Hi everyone! Today, I’m beyond excited to welcome Anne Ditmeyer to Enter the Portal! Anne is an author, creative facilitator, and founder of the Mapping Your Path program. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of creativity, playful problem-solving, and how embracing creative constraints can open up new possibilities in life.
Anne shares her incredible journey of self-discovery, from her early days as a designer to becoming a creative guide for others. We dive into the profound ways creativity intersects with spirituality, and how it’s helped Anne and her clients navigate life’s challenges. She also discusses her book Override, which offers readers practical tools to question limiting beliefs and make life more joyful and playful.
We also explore how Anne’s journey of becoming a French citizen shaped her resilience and creativity, as well as her personal experience of navigating grief after the loss of a close friend. This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration for anyone seeking to explore creativity, overcome limiting beliefs, and live a life of intentional play.
If you’re ready to embrace creativity as a tool for personal growth and self-expression, this episode is for you.
If you loved this conversation, don’t miss the chance to experience more of Anne’s magic during the ReWilding Online Retreat! Anne will be hosting a workshop where you’ll learn how to draw your own life maps (yes, including on bananas!). Head to rewildingonlineretreat.com or click the link in the show notes to grab your free ticket!
Episode Breakdown00:31 – The Power of Creativity and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
02:47 – Anne’s Mission: Making the World More Human
04:33 – The Magic of Maps and the Origin of Banana Life Mapping
09:00 – Journey to Becoming a French Citizen
15:30 – Overcoming Roadblocks and Building Resilience
23:07 – Anne Ditmeyer and the Birth of the Book Override
27:10 – Writing Process and Self-Publishing a Book
36:34 – Personal Loss and an Inspirational Friend
45:37 – Celebrating Life and Letting Go
47:46 – Navigating Grief and Loss
53:04 – Stop Setting Arbitrary Timelines
56:31 – Building Trust and Embracing Aging
01:02:26 – Morning Practices and Daily Routines
Anne’s Book: http://override-book.com/
Companion Substack: http://override-book.com/conversation
Anne’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/pretavoyager
Anne’s Website: https://www.anneditmeyer.com
Mapping Your Path: https://www.anneditmeyer.com/mapping-your-path