Pen(cil) To Paper with Ingrid

In today's episode, Reah discusses her recent publications, including the second book in her "Mom and Me" series on shared ADHD and anxiety, and her upcoming memoir about turning 40, scheduled for release on May 5th, 2026. Reah covers how her memoir will focus on common topics women experience during this life transition and will be released alongside a compilation of her autobiography and memoir. Ingrid shares insight into her writing process, describing how she prefers to write by hand with pencil on yellow notepads, emphasizing the organic and tactile nature of her writing practice. Ingrid and Reah discuss the importance of maintaining human connection in an increasingly digital world, emphasizing the value of face-to-face interactions and the subtle complexity of language. Ingrid explains her work with runes, describing them as whispered secrets and vibrations connected to natural laws, rather than just an alphabet or religious practice, concluded by highlighting how both humans and animals respond to the sound and feeling of words, suggesting that this understanding is crucial for the magic and beauty of writing. Ingrid and Reah additionally discuss the importance of tone and intention in both speech and writing. Reah praises Ingrid's intentional and calm communication style, noting how it creates comfort and relaxation in their conversations. They also touch on how tone affects writing and its reception, with Reah emphasizing the power of words and how they can impact others. Ingrid is currently working on an audiobook version of her book "Women of All Ways," with a contact from Red Books suggesting that her voice would be meaningful for readers.  Ingrid and Reah discuss the importance of recognizing individuality and uniqueness in both nature and human experiences, using analogies about olive oil and cow's milk to illustrate how blending things together can mask unique qualities. They explore the benefits of writing by hand, particularly using the non-dominant hand, as a way to connect more deeply with the writing process and access different aspects of creativity.

Get to know Ingrid at ⁠https://www.ingridkincaid.com/⁠.  Learn more about Reah at ⁠https://www.Falolity.net⁠ and watch additional reels at ⁠https://www.YouTube.com/@reahhagues.

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