The Day One Podcast explores journaling as a powerful tool for preserving memories, deepening self-reflection, and living more intentionally. Whether you're cap...
59 - Growing a Digital Garden: Margot Olson on Life-Logging with Day One
What if your journal could be a thriving digital garden, capturing every moment, big and small? In this episode, we sit down with Day One power user Margot Olson, who has logged over 96,000 journal entries and maintained an incredible streak of nearly 6,000 days. Margot shares her journey—from early influences in record-keeping to building a vast, meticulously organized digital journal. We discuss her approach to life-logging, the tools she uses, and how documenting even the smallest details enriches memory and perspective. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just starting, this conversation will inspire you to cultivate your own digital garden with Day One. 💡 Have an idea for the Day One podcast? We’re always looking for new topics and inspiring guests to feature! If you have a Day One journaling-related idea or know someone with a great story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your suggestions at dayoneapp.com/podcastideas.
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58 - A New Year of Journaling: Exploring Creative Ways to Use Day One
Day One is more than just a journaling app—it’s a canvas for your thoughts, memories, and everyday moments. In this episode of the Day One podcast, we’re joined by former podcast host and long-time Day One team member Adam Daly to explore some of the most unique and inspiring ways people use the Day One app. From cataloging vinyl records and preserving family history to creating a digital gallery for children’s artwork and even keeping a pizza journal, this conversation is packed with creative ideas to help you take your journaling practice to the next level. Explore the full list of ideas mentioned in the episode at dayoneapp.com/ideas, and sign up for the New Year's journaling challenge at dayoneapp.com/newyear.
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57 - New Year, New Reflections: Lynda Monk on Journaling as a Life-Changing Practice
Start the New Year with intention and personal growth through reflective journaling. In this episode, we sit down with Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing, to explore how journaling can help you capture memories, savor life, set meaningful goals, and gain valuable insights. Lynda shares her unique approach to reflective journaling, practical prompts to get you started, and inspiration to make journaling a transformative habit in 2025. She also discusses the power of reflective journaling, the benefits of community in a typically solitary practice, and how journaling can serve as a compass for life's big decisions. Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-57-lynda-monk for a list of prompts shared in this episode, including links to use them in your Day One journal. Learn more about Lynda’s work and the International Association for Journal Writing at iajw.org. Join the 14-Day New Year's Journaling Challenge! Start 2025 with clarity and purpose. Over 14 days, you’ll receive daily journal prompts designed to help you set meaningful goals and envision your best year ahead. Visit dayoneapp.com/newyear to get started today.
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56 - Inside Day One: Updates and Reflections with Murphy Randle
In our final episode of the year, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the latest updates and highlights from Day One. Head of Engineering Murphy Randle joins the conversation to discuss recent developments, including the return of journal header colors, updates to the Android and web apps, and the end of the Instagram connection. Murphy also shares how his journaling habits have evolved over the years, reflecting on the power of honest and unfiltered writing. Topics Covered Instagram Connection Discontinued (and the TechCrunch article) Return of Journal Header Colors Our "What’s New" Release Notes Hub Android App Updates Enhancements for Day One on the web Danny Gregory's YouTube Video on Day One Book Printing Day One's 14-Day Year in Review Journaling Challenge Give the Gift of Day One
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55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling
Grief is a universal yet deeply personal experience. In this episode, Agnes Kowalski, an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, shares her expansive perspective on grief and how it manifests in everyday life—not just in the wake of death, but through intangible losses like trust, safety, and direction. Through the lens of journaling, Agnes offers practical ways to honor your grief, process emotions, and find meaning amid loss. Agnes also sheds light on common misconceptions about grief, and explains why active participation in our grief is essential for recovery. Agnes also shares some journaling prompts for grief, such as: What is my level of emotional pain today, on a scale of 0 to 10? How is my mind, body, and spirit today in relation to my grief? Today, I miss … Visit dayoneapp.com/podcast/episode-55-agnes-kowalski to get the full list of prompts that Agnes mentions in this episode, including links to answer each prompt in your Day One journal. Learn more about Agnes:agneskowalski.com
The Day One Podcast explores journaling as a powerful tool for preserving memories, deepening self-reflection, and living more intentionally. Whether you're capturing small moments or life’s big lessons, tune in for conversations that highlight the many ways journaling can enrich your life—along with the latest updates and features from the Day One team.
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