How to Use Journaling to Stay Creative and Connected with Mikey Wessells

In this episode of In Between Sessions, Lili chats with performer, producer, and longtime journaler Mikey Wessells, who has kept a journal every day for the past 12 years. What started as a way to process daily life has become a deeply grounding mental health practice, as well as a creative archive of the ups, downs, and everything in between.

They talk about how journaling helps Mikey stay present through unpredictable routines, why consistency doesn’t have to mean perfection, and how small rituals can keep you connected to yourself and the people you love. Mikey shares candidly about how journaling has supported his mental health, boosted his creativity, and helped him navigate life on the road.

Mikey’s reflections offer inspiration, warmth, and a few laughs for anyone looking to bring more presence and creativity into their everyday life…especially in the moments between therapy sessions.

Mikey on Instagram: @MikeyWess
My Best Friend’s Journal: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-best-friends-journal/id1469933785

Resources Mentioned:

Marco Polo: https://www.marcopolo.me/
Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird
Stephen King On Writing 

Lili’s contact info:

Email - inbetweensessionspod@gmail.com
Instagram: @inbetweensessionspodcast
www.lilitorrecounseling.com

The conversations on this podcast are meant to support, inspire, and inform, but they’re not a substitute for therapy or medical care. Listening to this show doesn’t create a therapeutic relationship. If something you hear resonates and you’d like more support, consider connecting with a licensed mental health professional in your area.

You can search for a therapist at psychologytoday.com.

If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.