“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it. Because, in the last analysis, all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.”
Hello!
My name is Bailey Gillespie. I’m a writer from Northern California and have worked in higher education, publishing, marketing, and health + wellbeing throughout my career. I host a biweekly podcast called Listen to Your Life, inspired by the work of Frederick Buechner.
My vision is to empower Millennials to walk in hope, health, and well-being—even in the midst of their deepest longings. This way, they’re ready for what comes next. I do this through writing, podcasting, lifestyle mentoring, and hosting retreats.
As a fellow dreamer, I know the ache of unfulfilled longings. And I understand the discouragement that comes when life disrupts the peace and wholeness we were made for. But I believe there’s more to the story. Even when dreams slip through our fingers and hopes are deferred, God has not left us—he is present with much to offer our tender hearts.
When we practice a lifestyle of restorative rhythms and allow ourselves to become formed by the suffering God allows into our lives, we become more resilient, positioning ourselves for wholeness.
A bookish girl at heart, I have a B.A. in English (with a minor in Theology) and an M.A. in Professional Writing. Once upon a time, I was also a massage therapist—a practice that formed my love for salt lamps and cultivating restorative spaces. This early training taught me how to listen to the body and helped guide my health journey over the last 15 years while navigating chronic pain, mental illness (PMDD), and chronic illness, including Graves’ disease. You can read my pieces on living with PMDD on IAMPD.org: Writing As a Healing Practice, Dating with PMDD, and A PMDD-Inspired Playlist.
Besides writing, I love a good road trip to the coast, hot yoga, farmers markets, and cooking with my husband, Noah.
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Be well, friends!
Bailey