OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill Monday Morning with Myself | Choosing Courage Over Comfort
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Feb 22, 2026 A breezy Monday check-in that flips storms and travel chaos into stories. Creative rest and embroidery meet new podcasting and Substack thrills. Family moves, cooking lessons, and line dancing bring warm, everyday courage. Listeners are prompted to try small brave acts like compliments, new projects, or saying yes to unexpected moments.
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From Travel Chaos To Crafting Recharge
- Lisa O'Neill spent a chaotic travel week across Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch and Akaroa with storms, flooded roads and luggage hassles.
- She contrasts that hectic week with a restful weekend of embroidering and crafting that recharged her creativity.
Use Substack To Own Your Writing Audience
- Try using Substack to own your audience because followers see every piece you write instead of an algorithmic subset.
- Lisa says Substack surfaces writers based on your interests and notifies you of full posts, which feels like direct support when people subscribe.
Paid Subscribers Feel Like Real Validation
- Lisa celebrated readers paying for her Substack and the validation it brings, noting that people notified her by subscribing and paying.
- She highlights being a published author and enjoying the moment when subscribers' payments feel like someone saying "you're really good".