The Dinner Bell Podcast Podcast

The Dinner Bell Podcast

Caroline Scruggs
I'm Caroline Scruggs, an artist, musician, and lifelong explorer of self-expression+creativity. I just turned 30, and I'm about to spend this whole year unlearning belief systems I've been taught my entire life. Time to rewrite my own playbook, and it's happening right here on the Dinner Bell!I hope this little wonder-filled podcast might serve as a touchstone for any big-hearted dreamer who struggles to remember your unconditional worth and your right to take up space. May you find a little sense of relief or inspiration, motivation or freedom from my musings here. It's also a weekly practice to question (and maybe even let go of) cultural conditioning + limiting beliefs, and to make space for a new (sometimes radical) perspective that lets us come back home to our true selves.
My new year's reflection; surprising themes + lessons learned
Dive into my own reflection on the past year, what 2021 has taught me, and what I'm leaving behind to begin the new year ready for whatever's coming for me! Reflection questions in this episode (feel free to use them yourself!) 2021 YEAR IN REVIEWWhat experiences stand out?What were the lessons? The themes? What clarity did I gain? Identify what I will leave behind!Burn the paper you wrote your reflections on, while repeating this mantra: “I’m grateful. I’ve learned what I need to learn. I am complete.”Do a little dance and celebrate!
Jan 1, 2022
27 min
An Unexpected Theme for the New Year
Let's get intentional! This week we talk about a new "theme" for 2022, and how much better life gets when we realize the universe runs on a sense of humor.Post your upcoming word or theme for the new year and tag me on the 'gram! @Caroline_scruggs_
Dec 16, 2021
22 min
Raise your Voice, Live your Dream
This episode we go into what magical shit happens when you access the full power of your voice. If you're ready to raise YOUR voice through learning singing and songwriting in a completely supported space, my courses might just be exactly what you're looking for. (New Year, New) UKE Camp Begins January 1-5, 2022 Enroll at theukecamp.com Raise Your Voice: an 8 week course for women deep diving into stop living in a people-pleasing box and start accessing the full power of your voice.  Begins February 13. Shoot a DM on instagram to @Caroline_scruggs_ to set up a call and discover if this is the perfect course for you!
Dec 7, 2021
42 min
Creating in the midst of depression
In this episode I explain why I skipped the last week of the podcast (guess why?)Let's talk about DEPRESSION-- because we are not alone in it and we should talk about it more-- and take some of these steps to use creativity as a tool to get you through this tough season! 
Nov 30, 2021
25 min
Starting Each Day at Death
What happens when you start each day at death? You wake up in the mornings completely amazed that you get to live another day! In this episode, I talk about the ways I use death to shift my perspective on what's happening in my life, and to gain clarity super quickly. 
Nov 18, 2021
17 min
Honey, Be the Honey Bee
Let's explore the perils of perfectionism when it comes to living a creative and fulfilling life. In this episode, I talk about my own recent struggles with finishing creative projects, the reasons why finishing is SO dang important, and the creature we should all try to emulate in our creative pursuits. 
Nov 15, 2021
27 min
What's beyond your yellow brick road?
In today's episode, I dig into one of Elton John's greatest hits for some golden wisdom. We all have the shiny dreams + goals that we've been conditioned to want by our culture. This is the yellow brick road. What if our true happiness & fulfillment lies beyond that conventional, well traveled yellow brick road?   Here's how to begin stepping off the path and onto your true path. 
Nov 6, 2021
29 min
Old Habits Die Hard (esp around family)
Navigating the old thought habits and destructive patterns that come back to haunt you when you go back to the place you came from. As I spend time back in my childhood home with my family while planning my wedding, it's hard sometimes to separate the environment where I grew up from all the beliefs, emotions and pain I carried at that time in my life.In this episode, I talk about 6 pointers that have helped me take a step back,  get out of my head, and come home to my present Self instead of succumbing to the past. 
Oct 27, 2021
24 min
Goodbye, twenties! (6 Truths Home)
As I say goodbye to my twenties, I reflect on what I'm leaving behind with them... and introduce the "Grand Experiment" I will attempt in my 30th year. Here are the 6 truths/values/commandments I'll be living by this year: The 6 Truths to Home Your value is unconditional. STICK IT TO THE MAN.Failure is feedback (aka fail with abandon). Value the process more than  the product.Embrace the cringe.  There are no wrong trains.I expound on my 6 Truths in this episode... enjoy! 
Oct 20, 2021
33 min