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Allow us to formally introduce ourselves...
tHiS iS pLaIn vIeW.
We are two millennial friends — Elise Joseph James and Kristine Claghorn (aka Claggie) — both passionate creatives interested in the human experience and how we can continue to learn and grow.
Claggie is a CCARE Stanford University Certified Compassion Educator and Coach focused on self-worth, stress, and getting unstuck. She uses tools like neuroplasticity, self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness in her 1-on-1 coaching and events.
Elise is a writer, creative director and interior designer exploring story, form and meaning. We’re both based in Los Angeles.
01. hOw dId pLaIn vIeW cOmE tO bE?
We’ve always bonded over deep discussions around topics like loneliness, imposter syndrome, stress, aging, infertility and more, and longed to connect and hear from others interested in these types of themes as well.
We definitely don’t claim to be gurus or thought leaders. We just find meaning in connecting, relating, and sharing what we’ve learned experientially and from Kristine’s research. We are imperfect, awkward, evolving humans and aim to create a safe space for all of us to explore personal growth and create positive change.
02. wHaT cAn i eXpEcT?
Season One of Plain View includes weekly podcast episodes and newsletter updates via email. We share our personal stories, collected community data, science-backed practices and mindful tools for cultivating new skills. We don’t take ourselves too seriously and you’ll notice we like cheesy jokes.
03. hOw cAn i cOnNeCt fUrThEr?
We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail by calling the Plain View hotline at ‪(925) 247-VIEW. If you have a topic you’d like us to cover or any questions, email us at plainviewworld@gmail.com or leave a comment below to say hi. We’re also on Instagram @plai.nview.
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04. wHeRe cAn i LiStEn?
Our podcast trailer is out now, and our first official episode is coming Monday. You can also find the podcast on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple.
All Plain View content is currently available for free to everyone. However, if you value the topics we cover, please consider becoming a paid subscriber, sharing an episode with a friend, leaving a review or rating, and shouting it from the rooftops!
Thanks for being here! More on Monday…
LYLAS,
Elise & Kristine