33: Cristy De La Cruz on The Lifelong Pursuit of Writing
Perfectionists, this one is for you.
You’ll love hearing how Cristy overcame being a perfectionist as a writer. I find this particularly interesting, given her background in clinical research.
She’s definitely playing in a whole new world now with somatic practices and astrology.
Cristy had a daily blogging practice at one point — helping her write and publish quickly — an excellent way to put your writing out there over and over.
I think you’ll also love hearing about her writing rituals — from setting a Pomodoro timer (so good for focus and getting through resistance), writing teas, and queuing up a particular playlist when it’s time to write.
What you'll discover in this episode:
Cristy's journey from clinical research to writing, teaching, and publishing.
The inspiration behind her book, Unleash, Unlearn, and Enliven: Seven Micro-Practices to Engage Your Somatic Wisdom.
Writing is a lifelong pursuit and a form of self-discovery.
The benefits of setting writing rituals, and you'll hear about Cristy's "writing tea" and a dedicated playlist.
How you can use the Pomodoro timer for writing productivity.
The importance of separating writing from editing and letting the words "sit" before revising.
Fun ways you can use astrology to make sense of your personal cycles — Cristy has a Gemini Sun, Pisces Rising, and Aquarius Moon.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Cristy De La Cruz
01:47 Cristy’s Background and Writing Journey
03:13 Overcoming Perfectionism and Procrastination
05:24 Daily Blogging and Writing Practices
07:58 Cristy’s Book Writing Process
18:57 Editing Process
20:57 Writing Rituals
24:39 Editing Challenges
28:15 Astrology and Writing
37:37 Saturn Returns and Life Lessons
40:57 Final Thoughts
About Cristy De La Cruz
Cristy De La Cruz is the host of the Somatic Wisdom podcast and author of Unleash, Unlearn, and Enliven: Seven Micro-Practices to Engage Your Somatic Wisdom.
After spending over a decade in clinical research for a medical device company, she transitioned to creative embodiment through a portfolio of writing, teaching, and publishing. She’s a practicing astrologer-in-training, with Pisces rising, Gemini sun, and Aquarius moon. With collaborator Patrick Geary, she’s a co-producer for Loving Astrology, a learning path that combines energetics with cosmic wisdom (via Substack).
