Welcome back, Neurodivergent Creative! In this episode, Caitlin gets super real about the struggle many of us face: trying to nurture our creative spirit when life throws us into "survival mode." From rampant inflation to stagnant wages, it's easy for your creative outlets to take a backseat. But maintaining a connection to your creativity is vital, even when life itself gets really tough to manage.

💬 “Creativity is a kind of self-care. Creativity is a need.” – Caitlin

If you're overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, this episode is for you.

If you've felt your creative spark dim amidst tough times, this episode is for you.

If you think you don't have the time or money for art, you might need to hear this even more.

What We Explore in This Episode:

• The raw reality of living in survival mode and why creativity often gets sidelined.
• Why this episode is NOT about shaming you or adding more "shoulds" to your life.
• Understanding "titration" as a gentle way to ease back into your creative practice.
• Practical, affordable ways to reconnect with your art, even with limited time, energy, or money.
• Why creativity is a fundamental human need, as essential as safety and community.

PLUS: A special announcement about the return of The Creatives Rebellion, now on a "pay what you can" model! Get the scoop on weekly mini-sodes, workshops to unlearn hustle culture, fireside chats, and more.

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