<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/we-write-here/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[We Write Here]]></title><podcast:guid>956db89d-0f88-51f2-9dc4-c4b631dd4b19</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:02:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Rachel Pointer]]></copyright><managingEditor>Rachel Pointer</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over the past five years, Rachel Pointer has developed multi-week writing journeys to strengthen writing and reflection through mindful guidance. These journeys, traditionally offered for free in a virtual classroom, focus on themes and guided practices for reconnecting with one's inner self. This year, Rachel is transitioning her writing journey to the audio waves with “We Write Here,” featuring reflections, pause practices, meditations, and writing prompts. 

Additional resources, including links to past writing journeys, will be accessible on her website: www.rachelpointer.com.
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Additional resources, including links to past writing journeys, will be accessible on her website: www.rachelpointer.com.
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This is an intentional shift, moving from reflection to active engagement with those to whom we are connected. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts, and these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with preparation that the next episode will be the last of this season, and a gentle reminder. </em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>In this episode, Rachel invites participants to engage in practices and write letters to their ancestors and descendants. This is an intentional shift, moving from reflection to active engagement with those to whom we are connected. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts, and these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with preparation that the next episode will be the last of this season, and a gentle reminder. </em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://we-write-here.captivate.fm/episode/letters-in-a-bottle]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">efcb0993-51d1-4d00-8bb0-f6452adfc81c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e99973b4-8ce1-4590-a10a-2bcf0b964b23/We-Write-Here.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/efcb0993-51d1-4d00-8bb0-f6452adfc81c.mp3" length="29828396" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Growing Trees</title><itunes:title>Growing Trees</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>In this episode, Rachel invites participants to reconnect with the self-reflection practice from episode two —pausing without judgment to check in with the whole self. This return is intentional, to remind that being here in this moment is not accidental, no matter how it feels. All are shaped by what came before, and all can help shape what comes next. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts, and these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of reflection and a challenge. </em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>In this episode, Rachel invites participants to reconnect with the self-reflection practice from episode two —pausing without judgment to check in with the whole self. This return is intentional, to remind that being here in this moment is not accidental, no matter how it feels. All are shaped by what came before, and all can help shape what comes next. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts, and these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of reflection and a challenge. </em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://we-write-here.captivate.fm/episode/growing-trees]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1c0e6dee-8d3b-440f-adef-9d46e276b62b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e99973b4-8ce1-4590-a10a-2bcf0b964b23/We-Write-Here.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1c0e6dee-8d3b-440f-adef-9d46e276b62b.mp3" length="24399404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Episode 5: Active Planning</title><itunes:title>Episode 5: Active Planning</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em> In this episode, Rachel introduces “active planning,” a final component of her own annual reflective practices. Active planning goes beyond simple setting of goals and intentions, and asks practicers to take immediate actions to test their plans. The active planning technique builds on other practices, such as MAP time and annual check-in, and gives that gentle nudge to move forward. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts to support the active planning component of this writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a challenge and request. </em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em> In this episode, Rachel introduces “active planning,” a final component of her own annual reflective practices. Active planning goes beyond simple setting of goals and intentions, and asks practicers to take immediate actions to test their plans. The active planning technique builds on other practices, such as MAP time and annual check-in, and gives that gentle nudge to move forward. Rachel provides guidance for the practices and prompts to support the active planning component of this writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. 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The annual check-in offers opportunity to process through the year before and prepare for the year ahead. Rachel provides practices and prompts to support the reflective writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom and encouragement.</em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>In this episode, Rachel introduces a component of her own reflective practices, the annual check-in. The annual check-in offers opportunity to process through the year before and prepare for the year ahead. Rachel provides practices and prompts to support the reflective writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom and encouragement.</em></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://we-write-here.captivate.fm/episode/annual-check-in]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">694f24dc-5a5e-48c6-9aff-4f2c5d918f9a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e99973b4-8ce1-4590-a10a-2bcf0b964b23/We-Write-Here.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/694f24dc-5a5e-48c6-9aff-4f2c5d918f9a.mp3" length="25733420" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>MAP Time</title><itunes:title>MAP Time</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><em>n this episode, Rachel introduces a component of her annual reflective practices, called MAP time, an opportunity to check in around personal mission and how she shows up in the world. Rachel provides practices and prompts to support the reflective writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom and encouragement. </em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>n this episode, Rachel introduces a component of her annual reflective practices, called MAP time, an opportunity to check in around personal mission and how she shows up in the world. Rachel provides practices and prompts to support the reflective writing journey; these prompts are included in this worksheet. 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Rachel provides prompts to support the reflective writing journey, these prompts are included in the worksheet available on her website (www.rachelpointer.com/we-write-here). Rachel closes the episode with a few words of wisdom to help everyone receive the most out of the writing journey. </em></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>In this episode, Rachel talks about three practices that are key to the reflective writing journey, encouraged everyone to engage in the practices over the next two weeks, and provided guidance on each of them. Rachel provides prompts to support the reflective writing journey, these prompts are included in the worksheet available on her website (www.rachelpointer.com/we-write-here). 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