Finding Elara Podcast
Finding Elara is a safe space where Authors Artists and Creatives share their worldbuilding style and mindfulness strategies.
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Show Format
Mindfulness Episode
Intro and review
Guest Introduction
Interview
Buffy Night
Summary and close
Worldbuilding Episode
Intro and review
Guest Introduction
Interview
Linking to Elara
Summary and Close
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Confirmed Guests in 2025
Release Schedule
Frequency -
Twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday
Next Episode -
Season 2 Episode 14
Release Date -
8th of July 2025
Guest -
Sue-Ellen Pashley
Sue-Ellen is a return guest from season 1 and she has been busy in the last 6 years. Developing her Author identity while continuing to release captivating tales in immersive worlds that she shares a little bit with us. Sue-Ellen was fun, honest and real pleasure to interview. I hope that you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.
Why are we looking for Elara? Elara is one of the many worlds created for Dianna's fantasy stories. It is ever changing and evolving with time. After completing 5 novel drafts in different worlds Dianna realized that it was only the start of her journey! Because not only is writing a book difficult; you also need to find a work/life balance and build a world that is not only believable, but immersive and engaging to the readers. Both of these things take time, practice and an open mind to keep learning. Throughout this podcast series Dianna is hoping to learn from the podcast guests, keeping an open mind to different strategies and tips. In the worldbuilding episodes she will reveal any challenges she has to face along the way. Elara is her world, but listening to the show and learning from the guests may help you find your world.
In each episode Dianna and her sometimes co-host Julz, Interview Authors, Artists and creatives. They understand that anyone working in the arts needs to wear two hats, one that needs to be mindful of the world around them to keep the business ticking and one that has the opportunity to play and experiment with their art. Each interview has been split into two episodes to allow a some time to discuss these different parts of a creatives life. It is a Joy to share these interviews with you.
What is worldbuilding Worldbuilding covers so much more than what makes it to the page. It is the process of combining all of the aspects that make a world real, the location, the people. the flora and fauna, the season... everything! This is another questions that we ask our guests and there is always a different answer. However you choose to build your world, Enjoy the journey.
What is Mindfulness One of the first questions asked in the mindfulness episodes is what does mindfulness mean to you. The answer is never the same! Mindfulness can include a 2 hour yoga session before you sit at the desk every day, or it could be setting up a playlist that helps you get in the mood to work. In this series we will continue to ask every guest and you can make up you mind how best mindfulness can serve you.
More about the Hosts
Dianna, AKA DL Nix is the main host for the show and Julz AKA J.A. Duxbury is a new co-host that has started this season. If you would like to know more about them then head over to the show notes of the First episode of 2025, Episode 39.
(This information will only be available after the 5th of May when the Ep goes Live)
Want to Support the Show?
Dianna had a dream to host 500 episodes of Finding Elara and with each episode she is getting closer to her goal. If you would like to buy her a cuppa tea to help get her through, then click on the link below so go to the site.
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Direct Link to Libsyn
Select the picture below to be taken to the Shows Libsyn Page.
Libsyn is the podcast host and the home of all Finding Elara Episodes including episode 1 back in 2018. This site is from season 2.
Treasure Chest
The people we interview on the show want to share the love with listeners and donate something from their collection to the treasure chest.
It could be something big, or something small, click on the picture below to be taken to the treasure chest page for more info.
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Season 1 (2018-2019)
Select the season 1 image below to be linked to the original Home Pare for the series. Finding Elara was previously on dlnix.com/finding-elara
The details for the first 38 episodes are all there to review if you wish to have a look into previous guests or read the transcripts.
