The Day One Podcast
Episodes
82 - Slowing Down and Digging Deep: Antoinette McDonald on Journaling the Year Ahead
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journaling guide and storyteller Antoinette McDonald joins the Day One Podcast for a conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and using jour...
81 - Looking Back to Begin Again: Reflections on a Year of Journaling Conversations
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we step into a new year, this episode offers a moment to pause, reflect, and look back. Over the past year, the Day One Podcast has been a space f...
80 - Ground and Grow: Katie Swanson on Journaling, Yoga, and Learning to Rest
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Day One Podcast, Kristen sits down with Katie Swanson, a yoga instructor and journaling guide who brings together movement, min...
79 - The Iterative Mindset: Dr. Kyra Bobinet on Rethinking Motivation and Change
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Kyra Bobinet—physician, public health leader, behavior change designer, and author of Unstoppable Brain—...
78 - These Are the Days: Kt Anderson on Capturing Everyday Moments Through Journaling
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Engineer-turned-homeschool mom and photographer Kt Anderson has kept a daily journal for more than five years, documenting the small details that make...
77 - My Wonderful Day: Misha Penton on the Art of the Daily Journal Template
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vocalist, composer, and multimedia artist Misha Penton brings her creative world to her journal each day. In this conversation, she shares how her dai...
76 - Painting with Words: Kristy Cambron on Journaling and Preserving the Moment
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Kristy Cambron joins the podcast to talk about her newest novel The French Kitchen and the role journaling plays in her daily life....
75 - Photo Journaling and Surprising Questions: Akshay Kapur on Preserving Memories and Embracing Change
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive coach Akshay Kapur shares how journaling supports both his family life and his work with leaders navigating uncertainty. He explains how pho...
74 - Everyday Gratitude: Emily Silva Hockstra on Cultivating Perspective Through Writing
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emily Silva Hockstra, author of Sunrise Gratitude, Moonlight Gratitude, and Sunset Gratitude, shares how gratitude journaling can sh...
73 - The Search for Meaning: Pam Roy on Living with Purpose
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pam Roy—writer, philanthropist, filmmaker, and cofounder of the Viktor E. Frankl Institute of America—shares insights from her ne...
72 - Shadow Work Journaling: Oliver Mann on Reclaiming the Hidden Parts of Yourself
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the practice of shadow work journaling with Oliver Mann—journaling mentor, teacher, and co-founder of the Barcelo...
71 - Write Like a Traveler: Marusha Mozolevskaya on Noticing Life Through Journaling
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you approach your everyday life like a traveler—with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to be changed? In this conversation, j...
70 - Leveling Up in Real Life: Kevin Anderson on Gamifying Personal Growth Through Journaling
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Anderson has journaled every day since 2020, and he thinks of the habit as a real-life video game. In this inspiring conversation, Kevin shares ...
69 - Every Single Day: C.J. Chilvers on Journaling as Reflection and Meditation
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C.J. Chilvers has journaled every night since 2010, treating the practice as a form of quiet reflection—part habit, part meditation. In this episode...
68 – Journaling Through Anxiety: A Four-Step Approach with Dr. David Rosmarin
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if anxiety isn't something we need to get rid of, but something we can learn to thrive with? In this episode, Dr. David Rosmarin—associate prof...
67 - Make Today Amazing: Dale Majors on 4,000 Days of Journaling
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur and adventurer Dale Majors has kept a daily journal for more than 4,000 consecutive days (that's nearly 11 years!) using Day One. In this...
66 - Layers of Insight: Kelly Gallagher on Journaling and Coaching for Self-Awareness
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, ICF certified coach Kelly Gallagher joins the podcast for a thoughtful conversation about how coaching and journaling complement one ...
65 - The Power of Pause: Dr. Hava Rose on Journaling and Making Space
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness expert Dr. Hava Rose joins the podcast for a candid and insightful conversation about journaling as a tool for emotional processing, pattern ...
64 - Go Deeper: Active and Passive Journaling with Annie Tormos
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Licensed therapist and avid journaler Annie Tormos joins the podcast to explore how journaling can move from a passive habit to an active practice for...
63 - A New Way to Navigate Day One: Inside the Latest Update with Paul Mayne
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Day One founder Paul Mayne to walk through the newly redesigned navigation—now live in version 2025.6 for iOS. (To...
62 - Automating Journaling with iOS Shortcuts: A Conversation with Josh Kincaid
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make journaling even easier? Josh Kincaid, a longtime Day One user, shares how iOS Shortcuts have transformed his journaling routine. From sav...
61 - This Present Moment: Katie Seaman on Mindfulness and Journaling
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness teacher and coach Katie Seaman joins Kristen Webb Wright on the podcast to explore how journaling can help us tune into the present moment...
60 - Finding Joy Through Journaling: Ashley Looker on Letting Go of Busy
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Day One podcast, Kristen Wright sits down with Ashley Looker, an empowerment and journaling coach who helps ambitious individu...
59 - Growing a Digital Garden: Margot Olson on Life-Logging with Day One
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
58 - A New Year of Journaling: Exploring Creative Ways to Use Day One
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
57 - New Year, New Reflections: Lynda Monk on Journaling as a Life-Changing Practice
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Start the New Year with intention and personal growth through reflective journaling. In this episode, we sit down with Lynda Monk, Director of the Int...
56 - Inside Day One: Updates and Reflections with Murphy Randle
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Randl...
55 - The Alchemy of Grief: Agnes Kowalski on Transforming Loss Through Journaling
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is a universal yet deeply personal experience. In this episode, Agnes Kowalski, an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, shares her exp...
54 - Better Questions, Better Life: Marc Champagne on Mental Fitness Through Journaling
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, bestselling author and host of Behind the Human, Marc Champagne, shares how journaling can become a cornerstone of mental fitness. He...
53 - Celebrating the Everyday: Danny Gregory on Journaling as a Creative Anchor
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, internationally bestselling author and founder of Sketchbook Skool, Danny Gregory, shares how illustrated journaling became his creat...
52 - A Lifetime Companion: Paul Mayne on the Vision Behind Day One
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Day One Podcast returns with an insightful conversation with founder Paul Mayne, who shares his vision of Day One as a lifetime companion for pres...
Trailer: The Day One Podcast is Back
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a three-year hiatus, the Day One podcast is back with a fresh format and a renewed focus on the power of journaling. In each episode, we'll invi...
51 - 2021 Recap and small roadmap update!
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Thanks for listening to our episode today! I wanted to recap some of the main highlights for Day One this year and give a small roadmap update....
50 - Day One is joining Automattic!
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big news for Day One! Day One is being acquired by Automattic. This is incredibly exciting news. Today, Founder and CEO Paul Mayne discusses this new ...
49 - 6.0 updates and Shortcuts with Dylan
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings! Here's a brand-new ep for the Day One podcast. We are talking about 6.0 and 6.1 updates for iOS and macOS. Roadmap update for Android. And ...
48 - Here's to the close of 2020
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy December! Adam has some updates to talk about for Android, Book Printing, and some new stuff coming to Day One. Day One Facebook Community Ema...
47 - Widgets!
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Widgets for iOS 14 and macOS 11 (Big Sur) are here! Adam talks briefly on the new widgets and a couple of roadmap items. Day One Facebook Community ...
46 - What's new in version 5.0 with Paul Mayne
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Paul Mayne about the new Today view on iOS in version 5.0, coming soon to macOS. Highlighting the new options and how to use this feature...
45 - Small update!
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for tuning in! Just a small update today. Cool updates coming to Activity Feed/Day View soon. The team is still working on book printing improv...
44 - A conversation with Mike Meraz
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam talks about the new writing prompt feature and has a wonderful conversation with Mike Meraz. Mike is in higher education administration an...
43 - BJ Homer shares tips for Shortcuts
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have some updates for version 4.9 that we are excited to tell you about. Then we spend time with our senior engineer, BJ Homer and he describes how...
42 - 2020 Updates so far!
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam is back with a short episode highlighting some updates and upcoming projects the team is working on. He talks a bit about Streaks and suggestio...
41 - Paul Mayne and Adam Daly talk about big updates!
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Adam sits down with Paul Mayne to talk about a big update in version 4.3 for both iOS and Mac, including PDF support! YAY! Day One Facebook Comm...
40 - A conversation with Emily Robison
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Brett and Adam sit down with Emily Robison and we talk about her use of Day One since 2012! Also, updates for 4.2.2 on iOS and Mac, including P...
39 - Many updates and a conversation with Jan from Berlin!
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Templates! In-app video recording! Share cards! Quite a few updates. We are joined by Jan from Berlin and we have a great discussion about his routine...
38 - Brett and Johnny talk to our Community Page Moderators- Michele and Mike
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brett and John Hicks (software engineer) are joined by our two Facebook Community Administrators: Michele Kendzie and Mike Quinn. A few updates discus...
37 - A conversation with Reid Matthews and Shortcut tips
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk a little about updates/roadmap and then we talk to Reid Matthews. He shares a great fitness Shortcut with us to track some great data. C...
36 - A Tale of Two Guests: Chris Messina and Paul Mayne
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Brett and Adam are joined by two guests: Chris Messina and Paul Mayne. We talk about some updates for Day One in version 4.1 and chat with Chri...
35 - Version 4! And a conversation with Justin Morgan
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Version 4 is here! Video support. Streaks. Apple Health integration on iPhone for Mindfulness minutes. Dark mode for everyone! We also chat with Justi...
34 - Big updates and a conversation with Martijn Schouten
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down today with Martijn Schouten and talk about Siri Shortcuts and his routine with Day One. Links to Shortcuts below. We also discuss some bi...
33 - A Conversation with Mike St. Pierre
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and author Mike St. Pierre joins us today as we talk about journaling tips and styles. A few announcements for the development path as well....
32 - A discussion with Justin "Juice" Lake and WWDC stuff!
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with Justin "Juice" Lake who runs the Instagram account for Day One. We talk about his use of Day One and some great tips for use. W...
31 - A conversation with Jeff Rasor
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author, pastor, coach (and more!) Jeff Rasor joins us on the podcast today to talk about his use of Day One. We have a great conversation about using ...
30 - Josh Robertson talks about the new Instagram integration
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Robertson, web/server engineer, joins us this week to talk about the new Instagram integration that will be part of the 3.7 release on iOS. Join ...
29 - Discussion with Rio Jean Abella
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about some small updates and then a great discussion with Rio Jean Abella. She talks about her journal organization. These are some grea...
28 - Interview with Daniel from South Africa and some updates
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not too many updates on this episode, but the team is busy with some great things (video, Instagram importer, etc.). Join us as we listen to Daniel fr...
27 - Updates and a conversation with Vybarr Cregan-Reid
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with author and professor, Vybarr Cregan-Reid and his use of Day One. We discuss is use of Day One and his background. We will be using ...
26 - More Shortcuts with Rosemary Orchard!
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk more about automation and Shortcuts with special guest, Rosemary Orchard, cohost of the Automators podcast. Links to the shortcuts dis...
25 - BJ Homer talks to us about Day One Mac v3
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome BJ Homer back to the show! He is our senior engineer at Day One and we talk about version 3.0 on Mac. He gives us some great insight into d...
24 - Shortcuts in Day One with Brian Renshaw
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Renshaw joins us to talk about Shortcuts with Day One! Here is his website for Shortcut Mondays. You can find options for Day One that you can a...
23 - Get to know the customer support manager - Adam Daly
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today Brett asks Adam all about his background and roles at Day One. We have some updates but they are still pending the release of version 3 on Mac a...
22 - Dicussion with Stephanie Sikora and updates
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Stephanie Sikora and her new book: Simplified. We are reading this for our January-February book club. We also talk v3 updates for Ma...
21 - New Year updates and interview with Mike from New Jersey
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! We hope everyone has had a good start to the year. We have some updates to talk about and an interview with Mike from New Jersey. Day ...
20 - Day One book club discussion about The Gratitude Diaries
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are releasing the audio from the book club discussion on The Gratitude Diaries. Brett and Adam enjoyed this book and got a lot out of it. Let...
19 - A Conversation with Pete from Portland and the 11th Finger
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about some exciting upcoming features for Day One! We invite you to read The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan and join us for a virtua...
18 - Gratitude and a conversation with Morgen from Australia
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the 3.3 release for iOS (drag and drop, baby!), 2.9.2 for Mac, our upcoming book club book (The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan...
17 - A Conversation with Kendra Wright
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have some small updates to talk about here and then we have a wonderful conversation with Kendra Wright! She talks about her backstory and what jou...
16 - Day One Book Club and a conversation with Sheibban
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Day One Podcast we talk about the 3.2.1 release for iOS and some upcoming features like drag an drop to rearrange photos and mo...
15 - Johnny Hicks (iOS team) talks about Siri Shortcuts and Watch complications
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Johnny talk more about Siri Shortcuts and how to take advantage of those in Day One. We also talk about updates coming to the Watch complicat...
14 - Siri Shortcuts, 2.9 for macOS, and a conversation with Lou
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about Siri Shortcuts, new in version 3.1 on iOS. We talk about upcoming updates for macOS including version 2.9. We also hear from Lou a...
13 - Journaling and mental health; a conversation with a licensed therapist
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about some updates for 3.0.3 on iOS. We also have a wonderful discussion with Lisa from DC about journaling and mental health. Day One Commu...
12 - Paul Mayne talks about version 3!
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Version 3 is available now on iOS with Dark Mode, Audio Recording, and an all-new editor. Join us as we talk with Paul Mayne about these updates and c...
11 - Updates for 13 August 2018
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brett and Adam play some audio clips from Brent in NC. He has some great tips for journaling. We also try to define "journaling". Tune in! Day One Com...
10 - Interview with Brad Forsyth
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by another iOS engineer, Brad Forsyth. We also have some audio clips from Alan from BC. Updates: 3.0 has been released to external...
09 - Updates for 16 July 2018
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Updates: Version 3.0 has been released as an internal beta. New editor, dark mode, audio recording. Next step is external beta and then public release...
08 - Interview with Murphy Randle and Josh Robertson
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we interview the server/web team: Murphy Randle and Josh Robertson. They talk about their backgrounds, features they've worked on, an...
07 - Updates for 18 June 2018
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk an upcoming update (2.7.1), WWDC, limiting our distractions with technology, discussions with Andrea from DC and Matthew from TX. http...
06 - Interview with Michelle Tessier and Johnny Hicks
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by two of our iOS engineers today, Michelle Tessier and Johnny Hicks. We talk about the 2.7 release of Day One on iOS and macOS. They al...
05 - Updates for 21 May 2018
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have some updates for you this week and some user interviews. Thank you so much for your feedback each week and we look forward to talking with you...
04 - Interview with BJ Homer
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to senior engineer, BJ Homer. We are excited to share his background and experience with Day One along with some features he has worked ...
03 - Updates for 23 April 2018
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about latest updates to the apps, roadmap information for Day One as of 23 April 2018, and some community emails! Join Adam and Bret...
02 - Interview with Paul Mayne
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with Founder and CEO, Paul Mayne. He talks about the origins of Day One, the transition to a different business model, and a bit abo...
01 - Pilot episode
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Day One" of our podcast! Today we talk about what we intend the podcast to be, a little history of Day One, roadmap info, recent issues, a...