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 coaching, 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.

Of course, there’s no magic formula for hope. We know this. Nobody’s looking for false promises. But when we practice key lifestyle rhythms that help us become more resilient, we position 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 restful 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 which is now thankfully in remission. 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. Feel free to subscribe to my newsletter for monthly reflections and follow me on Instagram @baileylgillespie.

Be well, friends!

Bailey