Ben Norris sketchnotes for meditatation - SE10/EP09

In this episode I talk with Ben Norris, a software developer, sketchnoter, mental health advocate, blacksmith, a loving husband and father of 7.Ben shares his passion for mental health, and how sketchnoting is a meditative practice he’s used to support his own journey with ideas for you too.Journey along with us on this thoughtful discussion.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Draw and take notes with liquid pens, markers and brushes in your favorite Copic designer colors.Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. Drag and drop images onto the canvas, and use layers and grids to organize your creative space. When you’re ready to share, export straight to your friends or team.SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntro: Who is Ben?Ben’s origin storyThe possibilities of career changeLayering sketchnotes on top of something you loveSketchnoting as a means to solving problemsSermon and church sketchnotesConference sketchnotesWhat does Ben do to keep sane in a pandemic?Creating family experiences togetherLearning and practicing mindfulnessSketchnoting as a mindfulness practiceTools3 tipsOutroLinksBen’s WebsiteMental Work HealthSketchnotableGospel SketcherBen on Micro.blogBen on TwitterBen on InstagramBen on LinkedInBack of the Napkin by Dan RoamEva-Lotta LammJeffrey ZeldmanBalsamiqJason Barron on the Sketchnote Army PodcastRob DimeoBook: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloudToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.Moleskine SketchbooksThe Sketchnote IdeabookStudio Neat’s TotebookPilot G2 0.7mm Gel PeniPad ProApple PencilLinea SketchPaper by WeTransferProcreateTipsBelieve in yourself!Listen well.Try different layoutsFollow those who teach drawing, load ideas into your handCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!