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The Aurora Smedley Podcast

The Aurora Smedley Podcast

By: Aurora Smedley
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Aurora Smedley dropped out of Cornell Engineering to hike over 2,000 miles through the wilderness. After finishing the Pacific Crest Trail, she ran ultramarathons, cured her own mental illness (by breaking the rules), and traveled for over two years. Her musical work has been featured on NPR Music and KEXP and was a finalist for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. This podcast is —simply— what the world needs to hear.Aurora Smedley Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ep. 28 - Doubt Will Hit Hardest Before Your Breakthrough
    Feb 11 2026

    In today's episode, I discuss how to overcome doubt in your life. Doubt is actually a "gatekeeper" to expansion. So encountering doubt means that you are at the threshold of massive growth.


    In this video, I discuss how to overcome doubt in order to reach your greatest potential.

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    16 mins
  • Ep. 27 - Where Does Creativity Come From?
    Feb 3 2026

    In an interview, when asked where the idea for songs come from, Michael Jackson gestured vaguely and whispered "out there."


    In this episode, I discuss "where creativity comes from," drawing on perspectives from the ancient Greeks, other writers, and myself.


    I discuss developing yourself as a channel, using completion of works to increase inspiration, and how showing up for the work sends you more ideas.


    As creatives, we need to develop ourselves as *channels* of the work, rather than seeing our job as being the "genius" behind it.

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    18 mins
  • Ep. 26 - How I Use Chat GPT as my Therapist
    Jan 27 2026

    Is using GPT for therapy moral? Is it safe?In this episode, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages (and risks!) of using Chat GPT for "therapy," how I use it, and the benefits I've seen from conversing with the AI. Disclaimer: Please use caution if you do this. This information is for entertainment only and I am *not* a therapist or mental health professional, nor am I endorsing the use of AI for therapy. I'm simply sharing my own experiences and weighing the pros and cons of its use.

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    28 mins
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