Write Your Story with Ally Fallon
Episodes
Creativity and Money
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I can still remember being told by well-meaning adults in my life that “you can’t make money from your creative work.” But is ...
You Have Permission to Get It Wrong
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t know about you but I have a hard time being wrong. I like to have all my ducks in a row, all my affairs in order, all my t’s...
Are You Afraid to Be Seen?
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people? Does it sometimes feel like nobody “gets” you? Do you worry that if ...
The Publishing Scam Every Writer Should Know About
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New writers are often told to “just put yourself out there,” but unfortunately, there are people in the publishing world who take advantag...
What Your Creative Resistance Says About You (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you’d be more creative if you were simply more disciplined? Like you need to get your life together to get some crea...
On Creativity and Capitalism
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you make money from your creativity? Of course. But does capitalism get in the way of your creativity? Also, I will argue, yes. On tod...
Listen to your life. She Is speaking.
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you are in a situation that is uncomfortable or unwanted — a job, a relationship, a season of grief or pain — the tendency is to push...
Stop Thinking About Your Audience
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret I’ve been stuck in my creativity lately (and my fertility). So as a way to reignite my life force energy, I’m going b...
The Antidote to the Cult Mentality Is Closer Than You Think
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I watched the most recent cult document released on Netflix over the weekend called Trust Me: The False Prophet. It is an absolutely disturbing and im...
What Does It Take to Be Happy?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I asked my 4 year old a question that I realized was actually for me: How much would it take for you to be happy? As I watched him wre...
The One Thing You’re Avoiding Might Free You
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the one thing you’re avoiding is the single thing that could get you unstuck? In this episode, I admit that I’ve been feelin...
Where Does Confidence Come From?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn’t listen to my episode a few weeks ago about how the worst people in the world sometimes have the most confidence—this week I&...
Your Life Is Not a Problem to Solve
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You are not a problem to solve. Your life is not a problem to solve. Your body is not a problem to solve. It’s easy to lose tr...
When the Body Says “No”
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a situation where your mind said “yes” but your body said “no”? Or vice versa — your mind said “...
Two Responses to Suffering
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are only two real responses to suffering: Push it away. Or say to it: “yes and thank you” There is no “right” way to suf...
You Don’t Have to Hold It Together
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many things falling apart right now and if you’re someone like me who likes to: - Hold things together - Bring things togethe...
When the Worst People in the World Are the Most Confident
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed how the worst people in the world — those with the least character, next to no ethics and the lowest possible bar for human dec...
Can Breathing Together Change the World?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve wondered again and again how I can make a meaningful contribution during this dark time in human history and I keep coming back to this:&nb...
Softening in the Face of Uncertainty
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the world feels like it's becoming more dark and depraved by the day. If you’re taking any amount of news or current events, you...
Where Book Ideas Really Come From
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You might think that when you sit down to write a book, you use mostly your brain, your intellect, or your thoughts to concoct the perfect argument, t...
Why Now Is the Time to Start Writing
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the 14th floor of a hotel room in downtown Nashville while the entire city is under a layer of ice, I send you this not-so-subtle nudge to use yo...
Instructions for a Fresh Start
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are, at the start of a new year. How is it going for you? How does it feel to start fresh? Beginning something new can feel exhila...
The Pace That Actually Feels Good
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a time of year that seems to move at lightning speed. it can feel like, if we don’t also move at lightning speed, we’ll fall behin...
Deep Inner Listening in the Depths of Winter
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been practicing something recently that I want to share with you. It’s pulling me out of survival mode and into pure presence. It&rsq...
Where the Writing Process Actually Starts
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you’re not stuck or blocked in your writing? What if you’re just confused about where the writing process actually begins? I...
The Barely Perceptible Shift From Striving to Easy
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a high-achiever who has built your life on hard work, dedication and getting difficult tasks done, you probably can’t imagine wh...
The Story Your Body Is Telling
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling stuck in your writing or in your life, it’s very possible your body and mind are telling two different stories. In...
A Question That Will Make You Fearless: What Is Under Your Fear?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever stopped yourself from doing something because you were afraid, I have a question for you. What is *under* your fear? ...
How Astrology Helps You Understand Your Life Story
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do astrology and storytelling have in common? Both have an amazing way of taking the seemingly disconnected events of our lives and giving ...
How to Know If Your Book Is Worth Writing
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever considered writing a book, you’ve also probably asked yourself this common question: is my idea any good? Is the stor...
Why Story Outweighs Advice Every Single Time
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hesitate to tell our stories for a thousand reasons. It’s vulnerable, for starters, and we hate the feeling of giving others power over us.&n...
How Radical Honesty Makes You Unstoppable
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When someone asks, “how are you doing?” Do you smile and say “I’m fine”? Or do you tell the truth? You might...
What Yoga Taught Me About Getting What You Want
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe there’s more to life than what you can see? If so, how does this affect the way you move through the world? Does it i...
What You Want Is Sacred (and Meaningless)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My five year old daughter recently asked me why sometimes we ask God for things and she doesn’t give them to us (I secretly love that she refers...
Learning the Leverage of “I Don’t Know” (Part 2)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life is confusing and you don’t have the answers, what is your first response? Do you get tied into knots trying to figure it out? Or...
Learning the leverage of “I Don’t Know” (Part 1)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings don’t deal well with uncertainty, which is why a mystery draws you in and why a cliffhanger on a TV show can keep you watching well...
This Is Not a Race and You Are Not Behind
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your life was meant to feel good? I don’t mean that in a “if you can dream it, you can do it!” kind of a way as much as I me...
The Wisdom of the Middle
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re in the middle of your story and it appears that no resolution is on the horizon, it’s easy to assume that you must be doing so...
Same Story, Different Cast: Noticing the Patterns We Repeat
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get the feeling like you’re telling the same story over and over again? The details may change (new boss, new partner, new hometown)...
The Purpose of Failure
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt derailed by failure in your life? Perhaps it was the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, a public embarrassment, or a m...
The Unthinkable Power of Taking a Break
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do disciplining a child, teaching preschool and taking good care of yourself have in common? The answer might surprise you. This week&rsquo...
The Missing Link for Joy in 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel an inherent tension between the pull of your creative passions and the need to pay for groceries? When you think about developi...
How to Stay Married: An Unpopular Take on a Popular Book
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than a year ago, someone recommended I read the memoir called How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key. It reminded them, in some ways, of my me...
Are You Moving at the Pace of Peace?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your life ever feel like it moves at an absolutely break-neck pace? Maybe that pace works well for you or maybe, over time, you start to fe...
Staying Inspired in Difficult Times
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is inspiration a luxury? A privilege? Do we have to go without inspiration in times of war or chaos or change? Or, is inspiration an absolutely vital ...
Relax, Nobody Else Is Thriving Either
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get the feeling like everybody else is thriving and you’re the only one struggling? Maybe you’re scrolling social media and se...
Writing Advice That Might Hurt Your Feelings
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to offer some straightforward writing and publishing advice that might hurt your feelings; but I’m willing to hurt your feelin...
Here’s How to Wake Up Your Inner Artist (and Why It Matters)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an artist in you that you’ve tucked away because… Obligations and responsibilities took precedence over art? You were ...
Stop Trying to Optimize Your Life (Here’s Why)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a cultural obsession recently with optimizing your life, your health, your body and more. And while optimization can provide support and ...
An Unexpected Reason You Don’t Feel Supported
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I share a metaphor I’ve been using in my yoga classes lately that has served me in the rest of my life, too. &nbs...
In a Chaotic World, We Need More of This Lost Art
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings have a primal need that we don’t often talk about. It’s not food or water or love, although we need those things too.&n...
Let AI Take Over Everything but This
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI has been a constant topic of conversation lately, mainly because we’re watching the world change at a rapid pace in ways that are unprecedent...
Who Is Narrating Your Story?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we’re all a sort of “hero” in our own personal narrative, it begs an obvious question: who is narrating the story? I watche...
My Deconstruction Story
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I’ve been asked in the past ten years is if I would talk about my evolving process with the Christian faith of ...
The Purpose of the Villain in Your Story
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I am asked from anyone who is writing about their life goes like this: How do I write about the people who hurt...
Moving Past Toxic Positivity
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that a daily practice of gratitude can make you happier but have you had a time in life when “gratitude” felt impossible? H...
For When You Are Fumbling Your Way Through
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a love letter to anyone who feels like they are fumbling and stumbling their way through something right now. Whether it&rsqu...
Don’t Get Duped by This Publishing Scam
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I heard recently about a publishing scam that would be hard to detect by an average consumer and that preys on the vulnerabilities of new, hopeful aut...
Avoiding Suffering Is Hindering Your Story (and Your Life)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I had a conversation with a friend recently about raising boys (of all things) that reminded me of something I already know: a story without conflict ...
A Better Question Than “What Will Make Me Happy?”
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What will make me truly happy? Recently I watched an Instagram reel where a psychologist shared data that suggests parents with young children a...
What to Do About an Impossible Problem (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you up against a problem in your life that you don’t know how to solve? Have you tried everything you know to try in order to solve it? Mayb...
You Don’t Have to Be OK. You Just Have to Be Honest.
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you have to be the strong one? Like you have to get your ducks in a row, get your act together, pull it all off—or if you ...
On Missing the Mess of Your Story
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like — once you get your act together — then your life can start? Once you find the right partner? Once you finally get...
What Your Writer’s Block Is Here to Show You
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever tried to write literally anything, you’ve dealt with that familiar, sinking feeling: staring at the blinking cursor, convin...
The Story You Need to Stop Telling
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever feel “stuck” or like you’re spinning your wheels, maybe there’s a story you’re telling that no longer serves...
Don’t Miss What the Struggle Is Here to Give You
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever faced a problem that you didn’t know how to change or solve? Perhaps it’s time to fully receive the gift that the difficulty...
What AI Is Doing to Creativity (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the rise of AI making you uncomfortable? Does it make you wonder about how we will evolve as a species? What the effects will be on the human psych...
A Writing Prompt to Connect with your True Self
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever get the sense that there is a higher, wiser part of you that can stay at peace even when there is chaos around you? A part of you that&nbs...
There’s No Such Thing as Skipping the First Draft
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s possible that “staying positive” could be keeping you stuck. In today’s episode, I use the analogy of writing a boo...
Why I’m Done with Self-Improvement
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode idea started as a joke. But the more I talked about it, the more I realized I do actually want to take a break from self-improvemen...
The Beauty of Being a Beginner
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like there was something you wanted to do — like write a book or take an improv class or start a yoga practice — but yo...
Why “Helping as Many as Possible” Might Not Be a Great Reason for Your Art
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I ask a writer working on a manuscript why they are writing a book, or what they hope happens with their book, one of the most common sentiments ...
Are You Solving the Problem Too Soon?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know why writing a manuscript is harder than writing an instagram caption? Because we’re not used to “dragging out” a problem...
Settling Softly Into a Hard New Year
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re less than three weeks into the new year and have already faced a healthy handful of national tragedies (14 killed in Louisiana, the cybert...
How to Trust Yourself and Your Extrasensory Perception: An Interview with Amanda Rieger Green
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever just known something was true but you didn’t know how you knew? Have you ever been inspired to say something or create something b...
PERMISSION TO GO SLOW
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a time of year that seems to move at lightning speed. it can feel like, if we don’t also move at lightning speed, we’ll fall behin...
THE ROLE OF RESTRICTION
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed last week’s episode – go back and listen before you jump into this one! We talked about what it looks like to get into the ease and ...
FIGHT VS RECEIVE
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are two ways we can approach our creative life — that is, anything we want to make or create in this world. The first is to fight for what w...
HOW IT LOOKS COMPARED TO HOW IT FEELS
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If creativity doesn’t always yield the expected results, how do we measure “success”? In today’s episode, I explore the idea of focusing mor...
AGENCY VS. CONTROL
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Control is toxic to creativity. So what’s the alternative? Do we have to take what life hands us or do we get any say in the matter? In today’s ep...
ARTIST OR PSYCHIC?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is actually happening when you write / paint / sing / create? Are you simply dreaming up something in your brain and making it material? Or are...
SPIRITUAL OVER MATERIAL
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there. I’m popping in your feed with a special bonus episode because I have some things on my heart I want to share. It’s been a big week in ...
Why We’re Drawn to Dangerous, Narcissistic Leaders
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of election day, I want to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming and talk about why and how we get drawn in by powerful (and ...
ARTIST OR COACH?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity ...
TO GET UNSTUCK, LET GO
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity...
DISSOLUTION OF EVERYTHING
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity ...
DON’T MISS THE MIRACLE
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity ...
KNOWING THE WHY > KNOWING THE HOW
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity ...
FOLLOWING YOUR IMPULSES
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity ...
THE BLANK PAGE
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what it means to “be creative” but do we really? Or have we been subtly indoctrinated by a culture that so worships productivity ...
Letting Go of How You Wanted the Story To Go…
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the story you’re living in takes a turn you weren’t expecting, you have two options: accept the change and ride the wave, or fight the unfold...
Three Essential Ingredients of a Writer’s Life
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wish you felt more like a “real” writer? Do you find yourself getting stuck on writing projects and you aren’t sure why? Maybe one o...
Finding Clarity By Going Through Chaos
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know what your story is about? Mostly by wandering in circles around what it isn’t about. In this episode, I share more about a story I’...
Don’t Overcome Writer’s Block. Do This Instead.
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been writing for any amount of time, you’ve definitely encountered writer’s block. It’s a rite of passage and a ubiquitous experienc...
Staying Inspired in Difficult Times
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is inspiration a luxury? A privilege? Do we have to go without inspiration in times of war or chaos or change? Or, is inspiration an absolutely vital ...
How Long Does It Take to Write a Book?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve heard ads for courses that promise you can write a book in 30 days and I also meet authors who have been writing for 10 years. How long does it...
What I've Been Keeping From You
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have talked around, but never directly shared, a massive change that’s taken place for me in the past few years. In this episode I want to come cl...
“Instagram vs Reality” In the Life of an Author
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before I became an author, I used to fantasize about sitting in a coffee shop, light streaming in through the window, fingers posed effortlessly at th...
Asking Better Questions
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stories follow questions. A popular question that drives many stories goes, “what happens next?” But no matter what question you ask at the beginn...
Who Should (and shouldn’t) Write a Book?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times says that 85% of Americans believe they have a book in them. But should everyone who wants to write a book actually do it? And if n...