This is How We Create

138. From Resistance to Movement: Starting Your Creative Journey – Martine Severin


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In this mini episode, I’m sharing something that’s been on my heart lately: that uncomfortable place where our creative ideas get stuck. You know the one — where you’re holding onto something beautiful, but fear, perfectionism, or just plain old procrastination keeps it tucked away.

This reflection was sparked by a recent conversation with my sister. She has an amazing idea she’s been sitting on since the pandemic, and it got me thinking… How often do we do this to ourselves? How often do we protect our ideas so much that we stop them from growing?

In this episode, I talk about the power of small steps — the kind that might seem insignificant at first, but that slowly, steadily builds momentum. If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed about where to start, this one’s for you. No pressure, just a gentle nudge to begin. Even the tiniest action matters.

Let’s walk through it together.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Creative Life

02:58 The Dangers of Limbo and Resistance

06:14 Navigating Procrastination and Community Support

09:04 Taking Small Steps Towards Momentum

11:54 Embracing Your Creative Journey

Website: Martine Severin Follow on Instagram: @martineseverin | @thisishowwecreate Subscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack

 

Production Credits

This podcast episode is produced and written by Martine Severin and edited by Daniel Espinosa

 

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