Join host Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits and the Knit Camp app, for today's friendly chat about leaning on creativity as a lifeline during times of stress. 

Mentioned in today's episode: Poems not Bombs, Knit Camp, and sign up for Marie's newsletter for details on her upcoming Creative Journaling Workshop (March 2025). 

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Join your host, Marie Greene, and special guest - Josh McHugh - for today's creative pep-talk about how to know when it's time to call your project finished and put it out into the world.

For knitting inspiration and content, visit oliveknits.com or follow Olive Knits on Facebook. 

Learn more about Marie & Josh's writing partnership here: mchugh-greene.com and follow their writing adventures on Instagram:
@mariegreeneauthor
@joshmchughauthor

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Just like an instrument, our creativity can go out of tune. Is it time for a creative tune-up?

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In today's bonus episode we're talking about lifelong learning and why it's important to get started (and keep going) - even if you don't feel still have a lot to learn. 

Check it out! 

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In today's episode we're talking about the three M's of happiness, and how making space for these important things will help you feel more joy.

Mentioned in this episode:
Spark by John J. Ratey, MD - click here (affiliate link)
Research about creativity and wellbeing - click here
Research about community and wellbeing - click here
Knit Camp - learn more here

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This week we're trying something a little different. Join host Marie Greene for this week's creative pep talk about changing our perspective - in life and art - with a "tiny big" challenge. Listen now!

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Creativity isn't always linear - inspiration will come and go, and sometimes our best efforts won't pan out the way we'd hoped. In many ways - both large and small - we'll have to decide if it's worth going further, or if all signs are telling us to change pace. 

In today's bonus episode, we're talking about how to recognize whether the signs are telling you to lean in or let go. 

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We're all about the exhilaration of the beginning and the thrill of the finish line, but what about the middle? It can be a scary (and lonely!) place for creative work.

Join best selling author, knitwear designer and creative coach, Marie Greene, for this week's creative pep talk on how to survive the messy middle of the creative process.

Mentioned in this episode:
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler - click here to find the book on Amazon (affiliate link)

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In today's episode we're chatting about BOREDOM! When is the last time you were bored? It might be just the thing you need to kickstart your creativity.

This episode mentions:
How to Get Your Brain to Focus (Ted Talk) by Chris Bailey
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey (affiliate link)

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As we wrap up this February Podcast-athon, it’s a great time to talk about the power of habit. What did I learn in creating 30 days of back-to-back episodes? Today I'm sharing what I've learned over the last 30 days - and I share why a 30 day creative challenge might be the right next step for your big idea.

Mentioned in this episode:
The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control  (affiliate link)

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