Best Domestika Podcasts (2024)

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Friction, Reward and Productivity Systems 32:23

6d ago32:23

32:23

In this episode Rob introduces his new productivity system of coloured military-style print out. Rob and Helen ponder why it's hard to find a system that works. And that maybe, they've (well, Rob) has been searching in the wrong place. Maybe, when we try to find a streamlined, slick, frictionless productivity system we're not actually getting much …

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The magic of whiteboards 23:03

27d ago23:03

23:03

In this episode we chat about the magic of whiteboards. We cover: How we used them at work How Helen's daughter uses them for learning and revision How Rob's son uses them for doodling The ephemeral nature of whiteboard content Long running whiteboard content - and why "do not wipe" is important If you'd like to see the images we talk about in this…

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Vinted - Not just for clothes - our stationery hauls 20:13

2M ago20:13

20:13

In this episode Helen and Rob chat about buying stationery hauls from Vinted (other platforms and services are available). We cover: Our surprise at the variety of stationery on vinted The bargains to be had Helen's stationery haul for an upcoming workshop Rob's stationery haul for no reason other than some bargain Moleskines and a notepad with Yor…

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Domestika - a stationery freaks learning playground for creatives 24:29

3M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode Rob and Helen explore the world of Domestika, an online learning platform for creatives. Note: We are not affiliated with Domestika, but Rob is addicted to it. * Rob explains what Domestika is and how it works * Helen is addicted to stickers - and may jump in to Domestika to learn more about calligraphy * Rob explains how he sometim…

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Goal Setting - how a stationery freak mixes analogue and digital tools for goal setting 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

In this episode Rob shares his goal setting process using paper and digital tools. Rob explains what makes a good goal, Helen asks lots of questions and Rob shares how to track goals. We cover: Goals should be measurable and timebound An annual review is a positive process Painting a picture of the future and aligning goals is important The why is …

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The world of Hobonichi Planners - and switching productivity systems 31:55

6M ago31:55

31:55

In this episode we explore the world of Hobonichi Planners. Helen decided that January was a good time to switch productivity, journaling and note-taking systems (it may not have been a wise decision). She chats us through the world of Hobonichi Planners and how she is using them to "force" her to develop the habit of journaling. She also needed mo…

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The 2024 Show 11:27

6M ago11:27

11:27

Episode Summary: In this episode 161, Happy New Year, a brief walk down memory lane and a sneak peak into 2024. Episode 161 Overview: Happy New Year. A walk down memory lane and a sneak peak into 2024. Who am I and When and why did I start my online business and this podcast? What were my goals when I started and what are they today? What is the fu…

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Money is no object - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023 21:05

7M ago21:05

21:05

It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 4 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into things we would buy if money were no object. Rob breaks the rules on this one, Helen less so. Listen to the end for a magical and amazing idea we'd love to do, but alas, money IS an object. We cover: - He…

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Accessories - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023 25:52

7M ago25:52

25:52

It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 3 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into stationery accessories that are on our gift list. Helen shares three and Rob shares three. We cover: - Helen - TipEx Mouse - Rob - Firbon A4 paper cutter - Helen - Bookaroo Sticky Tabs - Rob - Rapesco des…

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Notebooks - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023 28:01

7M ago28:01

28:01

It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 2 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into notebooks that are on our gift list. Helen shares three and Rob shares three. We cover: - Helen - Zen Art B5 Dotted Notebook - Rob - Ottergami A5 notebook - Helen - Atoms to Astronauts notebooks - Rob - A…

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Pens - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023 17:03

7M ago17:03

17:03

It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 1 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into 6 pens/pencils/inks that are on our gift list. Helen shares three and Rob shares three. We cover: Helen - The Stalogy Gel Pen Rob - Sharpie Ultra Fine Helen - Glow in the dark ink (Etsy) Rob - Staedtler N…

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Stationery Chat with Amy Cooper-Wright: founder of Mark and Fold and fellow stationery freak 1:01:41

8M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In this episode we chat with Amy Cooper-Wright who is the founder of Mark and Fold, one of our favourite stationery companies. Amy talks business, notebooks, gaps in the market, sustainability and shares her desert island stationery! We chat about: Why start a stationery company Why Amy was influenced when she was younger by making her own books an…

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Zentangle, Mandala Art & Desert Island Stationery - an interview with Sanne Visser 36:43

8M ago36:43

36:43

In this episode we do a lovely interview with Sanne Visser, Technologist, Zentangle and Mandala aficionado and bullet journalling fan. We cover: * The Netherlands, bikes, canals and wonderful old libraries that sell stationery * What Zentangle and Mandala Art is, and why Sanne does it * The notebooks, pens and pencils used * Table cloth colouring *…

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A retreat to Gladstone Library - a stationery freaks paradise? 29:48

8M ago29:48

29:48

In this episode we discuss Helen's recent retreat to Gladstone Library. The surprising thing about the retreat was that there were no obvious stationery freaks....in a library. Helen explains what Gladstone Library is and the environment Helen talks about her experience at the retreat Helen explains how everyone had laptops, and very few stationery…

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You're not lazy - deconstructing a YouTube video that resonated with us 37:22

9M ago37:22

37:22

In this episode we were super inspired by a wonderful YouTube video we watched, called "You're Not Lazy : How to live a chaotically organised life" by YouTuber Elizabeth Filips. So, given it summed up how we work, or at least how Rob works (that was why Helen sent him the link to the video), we thought we'd deconstruct the video and share stories a…

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The Travelling Stationery Freak - what do you take with you when you travel 35:48

9M ago35:48

35:48

In this episode we chat about what stationery we take with us when we travel. Let us know what you take. We cover: Bookaroo notebook carry cases are Helen's new thing. (affiliate Amazon link) Van Neistat's inspiring Rob again - this time to create ToDo lists and organise himself Helen waxes lyrical about some new exercise books Rob turned up to a M…

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Overwhelmed? Lists are your friend 35:06

10M ago35:06

35:06

In today’s episode we chat about why we revert to lists when we’re overwhelmed - as well as some stationery stories Stationery Stories The man who stuck post-it notes to his tie - Helen recalls the story of a man who used this process to get things done. Rob's using Helen's post-it notes Teachers using iPads to stick post-it notes to Rob has sent t…

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What's happening to us? The Remarkable 2, Obsedian, The Brain, Moleskine Balance and blending analogue and digital 40:23

11M ago40:23

40:23

In this episode we talk about what's happening to us - as we find digital tooling becoming more important in our stationery world. We talk about the Remarkable 2, Moleskine balance and how we are still stationery freaks! And Rob is retooling his knowledge management and Helen learned nothing about herself, despite sticker journaling for a few weeks…

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How we track habits - blending analogue and digital - Stationery Freaks Podcast 30:40

11M ago30:40

30:40

In this episode we discuss habits and how we define them and track them using both digital and analogue tracking and documenting. We share our own perspectives of how we develop habits. * Helen has bought all of the stickers in the whole world (possibly) * Rob is trying to build the habit of not buying anymore notebooks for a while - and instead, u…

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Handmade notebooks, Japanese silk and sourcing materials - an interview with Maria Le Van 37:01

12M ago37:01

37:01

In this episode we interview Maria Van Le of LeVan Books. Maria makes her own beautiful notebooks - of which Helen has purchased a few. They are exquisite, hand made and use some top notch material. In this episode: Helen talks about her 6 ink pens - and decides she needs more (or not). Maria talks about her passion for glass ink pens, water colour…

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Our Stationery Disasters - The Stationery Freaks Podcast 24:48

1y ago24:48

24:48

In this episode Rob and Helen share some of their stationery disasters as well as ramble chat about stationery, including, but not limited to, Helen has a new LeVan notebooks Helen Callaghan Writing Challenges - check out this previous podcast featuring Helen Callaghan Stationery Care Packages - Helen sends some beautiful gifts, perfectly wrapped. …

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Writing, learning, dangerous pencil sharpeners & top of the class notebooks 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

35:52

In the first podcast of the year, (I know, we're slack), Helen and Rob chat about recent stationery finds, purchases and goodies. Helen geeks out with a colleague who loves Fountain Pens - and is an expert on paper quality. They head to Gilbert House Pens to spend money. Helen buys a feather resin pen. Brad Herrington from Gilbert House Pens is hel…

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The Domestika Show 17:18

1+ y ago17:18

17:18

Episode Summary: In this episode 160, I share the details of my brand new class called Introduction to Adobe Audition and the experience I had creating it with the online learning platform, Domestika. 🔴 My Domestika Referral Link (use to sign up or share): https://mikemurphy.co/domestika Episode 160 Overview: Behind the scenes look at creating an o…

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The Ai Show 14:26

1+ y ago14:26

14:26

Ep159: The Ai Show Episode Summary: Today’s episode is all about Ai or Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT and how they can be used by podcasters and content creators. The Confession: The entire script of this episode was written by ChatGPT in a matter of minutes and I read it word for word. My reason for creating this episode was to have a little …

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Interview with Urban Hafner - founder of Fountain Pen Companion and Stationery Freak 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

34:53

We were VERY excited when fellow Stationery Freak and founder of Fountain Pen Companion, Urban Hafner, joined us on the podcast. Urban is a software developer, fountain pen aficionado, host of two podcasts (one of which is about stationery), bullet journal user and fan of nice stationery. In this episode we chat about: Fountain pens, inks and why U…

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Desert Island Stationery - what 5 items would you take? 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

In this episode Rob and Helen share the 5 items of stationery they would take with them to a Desert Island. What would you take? Let us know on Instagram - @stationeryfreaksuk In this episode: Helen is obsessed with Rob’s A3 learning management system - a video of the system is here on Rob’s YouTube channel. Rob talks about his new (old) Waterman F…

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Interview with Helen Callaghan - Sunday Times Best Seller and Stationery Freak 42:04

1+ y ago42:04

42:04

How excited were we when, Sunday Times Best Selling psychological thriller author, Helen Callaghan agreed to be on the podcast? Helen is a stationery freak, so we dug into her process of writing, typewriters, book soundtracks, choosing colours for books, Moleskines, writing retreats and more. It was a real joy and we’re sure you’ll be inspired and …

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How to grow your career with the Trinity of Career Development 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

23:03

In this episode: We jump into the topic of career development with a three dimensional approach created by Rob, which consists of: DISC Strengths Happiness Rob explains why he prints out loads of selfies using his new Thermal Printer from Vretti Helen is obsessed with stickers from Spooky Yeti If you’re interested in the Trinity here are some recom…

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The power of mind maps and how to create them using stationery 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

In this episode: We explain what mind maps are, how they work and what we use them for. For more details on different mind maps we recommend this post. We also introduce our new newsletter! Helen introduces her new learning of choice - Arabic. And how she is using brush pens and a new notebook for it. Rob steals Helen stationery. Video of that here…

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The Pilgrimage 19:49

2y ago19:49

19:49

Ep158: The Pilgrimage This episode marks the 7-year anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged. In this episode, I share the story of my pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in France & Spain. About: My name is Mike Murphy and I started Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015 to teach and document my journey of building an online business and brand creat…

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What's been keeping us busy - for 6 months 27:44

2y ago27:44

27:44

In this episode: We explain, with poorly formed excuses, why we've been absent for 6 months We talk about consistency, notebooks, etsy and Helen's addiction to stickers We talk about notebook usage, whiteboards for bi-annual planning, bulletjournaling and A5 mind mapping Rob talks about his countryside productivity retreat Helen talks about colours…

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When Life is Stranger Than Fiction 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

Memoirs add a tidy narrative arc to the messiness of life, but can you fully trust the truthfulness of the stories you find in their pages? We hear from New York Times bestselling author Meredith Hall about what it means to tell your story and from writer and journalist Gavanndra Hodge about how writing about your past can change it. Author and gho…

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The 2022 Life Update Show 10:22

2+ y ago10:22

10:22

Ep157: The 2022 Life Update Show As Eleanor Roosevelt famously said, Absence makes the heart grow fonder, so today I simply want to say hello, reconnect and bring you up to speed on what I’ve been up to and what I have planned for 2022. Episode Summary: Hello and welcome to episode 157: The 2022 Life Update Show. It’s been a minute since I publishe…

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Finding Your True Colors 23:15

2+ y ago23:15

23:15

Color is everywhere, and it probably plays a bigger role in your life than you might realize. We speak with “The Color Bible” author Laura Perryman to learn how trends are born and how our brains react to color. Visual artist Niki Usagi and art director and photographer Michelle Norris reveal how color can communicate everything from the universal …

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Beauty Is in the Eye of the Retoucher 23:07

2+ y ago23:07

23:07

Photo editing is happening everywhere, all the time, whether you like it or not. But should there be any limits to it? Photographer and natural retoucher Zoe Noble talks about revealing a deeper truth through retouching, and senior lecturer Adam Wiseman explains how we’ve been manipulating images for longer than you think. Picsart executive creativ…

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The Small Symbols That Rule Our Lives 19:43

2+ y ago19:43

19:43

They tell us where to pee, where to go, and where to throw away our trash - pictograms are symbols that shape not just how we move through the world but also how we think about it. Design equity advocate Nick Ross reveals the power they have to change society, and designer Yang Liu and professor of visual communication Ashley Jane Booth explain how…

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The New Kid on the Craft Block 22:09

2+ y ago22:09

22:09

In less than 100 years polymer clay has totally reinvented the possibilities of craft. A plastic based clay anyone can sculpt and bake at home, it’s captivated everyone from rocket scientists to casual crafters. We speak to polymer clay educator Ginger Davis Allman and polymer artists Zoe Rain, Gail Tan, and Bonnie Bishoff about the secret to succe…

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Are You Really a Travel Photographer? 18:33

2+ y ago18:33

18:33

Can you ruin your trip by taking too many photos? Travel photographers Bob Krist and Alina Rudya discuss how travel photography has changed the way we travel and see the world, as well as the industry’s darkside. We explore why you keep seeing the same images again and again with NYU marketing professor Alixa Barash, and discover how breaking from …

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Yes, Judge a Book By Its Cover 22:02

2+ y ago22:02

22:02

Is it shallow to judge a book by its cover? There are lots of good reasons - and not all of them have to do with looks. We speak with legendary Jurassic Park cover designer Chip Kidd about fitting an entire story into a single image, “Caustic Cover Critic” James Morrison about creating art that sells, and hear about the importance of reading and te…

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Drawing on the Margins 20:06

2+ y ago20:06

20:06

Could doodling be the key to unlocking your creativity? Despite the stigma, we’ve all made an absent minded squiggle before, and with good reason says Sunni Brown, author of “The Doodle Revolution”. Professional illustrator Mattias Adolfsson and mind mapper Saher Kahn weigh in on how this innate creative impulse, and all the benefits it brings, pro…

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Season 2 is Here 1:47

2+ y ago1:47

1:47

In this new season we’ll dive into the world of book cover design, what it means to design for the future, how symbols can secretly shape your life, and if you can really call your vacation pictures travel photography. Curious Minds is an original podcast by Domestika dedicated to sharing and celebrating creativity in all of its forms.…

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What happens when things go wrong with your plans - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 12 12:29

2+ y ago12:29

12:29

In today's episode we cover: * How to pre-empt failure * How Helen thinks through what could go wrong * Why Rob looks at everything as an experiment - and therefore failures are data for moving forward * Why resilience is essential * The old stoic approach of setting a target but not being wedded to the outcome The challenge -> Subscribe to the pod…

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How to get started with Habit Stacking - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 11 12:00

2+ y ago12:00

12:00

In today's episode we cover: * Habit stacking and what it is * Chaining habits together * Forcing your environment to support your habits * Picking one existing habit and building on it * Avoiding leaving gaps between habits * Doing just 15 minutes of habits * How Helen did a PHD is procrastination * Talking to your inner 8 year old * How Helen use…

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How we track goal progress - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 10 12:06

2+ y ago12:06

12:06

In today's episode we cover: * How we track goals once they are in progress * Rob shares how he tracks his videos using a Mark and Fold notebook * Helen shares how she relies on the enthusiasm at the beginning of starting a goal to drive habits * Rob talks about his Fridge of Accountability * Helen shares how she uses her Bullet Journal for trackin…

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The dichotomy of minimalism and stationery buying - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 9 10:56

2+ y ago10:56

10:56

In today's episode we cover: * How we got interested in minimalism * Courtney Carver's project 333 * The Minimalists - Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus * Stationery Freak -> Someone who tells themselves they can walk past a stationery shop without going in, but they cannot * How lockdowns have stopped impulse buying from stationery stores * …

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Turning goals into action habits - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 8 10:39

2+ y ago10:39

10:39

In today's episode we cover: * How to turn goals into action * Triggers that trip your brain into breaking it's subconscious routines * Habits are awesome as you don't have to think about them * Can you replace a bad habit with a good one? * Can a certain place trigger habits? * Is the theory of 21 days habit building correct? * Traumatic moments h…

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Breaking Out Goals - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 7 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

10:43

In today's episode we cover: * How to break a goal out into smaller parts, such as milestones or mini sub-goals * Start small - what's the first step or next step * Copy and learn from someone else * Rob shares how he writes a book! * Is there a period of preparation before starting a goal? * And is this preparation a form of procrastination * Make…

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Setting Learning Goals - The Stationery Freaks (Advent calendar) - Day 6 11:20

2+ y ago11:20

11:20

In today's episode we cover: * Why Helen is learning how to make Japanese food - and how this is a personal learning goal * Why Rob did a two year HR learning goal for his career - and how painful this was * How Rob uses Meso-cycles of learning and implementing * The difference between Task Acquisition and Information Acquisition * How Rob uses Dom…

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Reflecting through journaling - stationery freaks advent calendar day 5 8:55

2+ y ago8:55

8:55

In today's episode we cover: How to use your journal to reflect on goals, life and behaviours Rob butchers Seneca's journal questions (accidentally) We talk about Benjamin Franklin's two questions to book-end the day And whether Helen really will continue this habit into 2022 The challenge -> Continue journaling - and maybe use the "what good did I…

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How many goals makes sense? - stationery freaks advent calendar day 4 11:01

2+ y ago11:01

11:01

In today's episode we cover: How Helen uses one notebook and typically has 3 - 6 goals Why too many can be overwhelming Why Helen works to a 9 month goal setting period Why breaking the rules of goal setting can be good Why scratching off goals that don’t resonate anymore is good But also why sometimes persevering is the right thing to do How Rob s…

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