What would happen if you decided to become the author of your own life story?

In this episode of The Story Craft Podcast, Dr. Meg Adams shares the behind-the-scenes reflection from the first month of her Whole Story Living experiment—a year-long practice of stepping out of algorithm-driven living and reclaiming agency over the stories that shape our lives.

January was designed as a reset month: slowing down, creating space to think, and building habits that help us live more intentionally in a world that constantly pulls our attention elsewhere.

Meg shares what she learned from protecting her mornings for writing, creating a dedicated space for creative work, stepping back from social media noise, and reconnecting with the deeper narrative of her life and work.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of digital life—or like your story is being written by everything except you—this episode will help you begin reclaiming your role as the storyteller.

This conversation explores:

• What it means to become the author of your own story

• Why digital culture makes it easy to lose narrative agency

• The first steps of the Whole Story Living framework

• How small habits—writing, reflection, and attention—help reshape your life narrative

• What Meg learned during the first month of her year-long experiment

This episode is a reflection on agency, creativity, and intentional living—and an invitation to start paying attention to the story you’re telling with your life.

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

• Whole Story Living Substack (follow along with the experiment)

Follow the Whole Story Living journey:

Instagram: @drmegadams
Substack: Whole Story Living

If you paused long enough to listen to your life right now…

What story is asking to be written next?

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to The Story Craft Podcast, share it with a friend, and follow along with Meg’s Whole Story Living field notes on Substack.