Rock That Creative Job

For creatives, where work and identity are deeply intertwined, rejection can feel like a personal attack. But here’s the good news: you can train your brain to process rejection differently—so it fuels resilience instead of self-doubt.

In this episode, we explore 5 neuroscience-backed strategies to handle rejection in your creative career without losing momentum, motivation, or your spark. From calming your nervous system to reframing feedback, you’ll learn:

• Why rejection feels so incredibly painful for creatives and how to navigate this experience 
• How to shift your brain from downward spiral into upward resilience
• Practical tools to protect your mental health AND your creative spark!

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a science-backed toolkit for navigating rejection with more confidence—and using it as fuel for your creative growth. LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Shame is one of the biggest blocks creatives face—it silences our ideas, fuels our perfectionism, and keeps us from putting our best work out into the world. In this episode, we explore how shame takes hold in the minds of creatives and what neuroscience reveals about rewiring it. 

You’ll learn five practical, brain-based techniques to shift out of self-criticism and into creative flow, including how to reframe mistakes, practice micro-bravery, and build resilience through community. LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Every creative hits moments where the anxiety takes over, the ideas dry up, the motivation fades, or fear takes the wheel. In this episode, we'll dive into some very practical, science-backed methods designed to help you manage the anxiety, reset your mind, and protect your mental health.

If you’ve been struggling to move forward on projects, promote your work, or feel confident in your day-to-day creative life, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to shift gears, reclaim your momentum, and move forward again with energy and purpose. LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Fear is one of the biggest invisible roadblocks in our creative careers—it clouds judgment, stalls decision-making, and makes self-promotion or bold ideas feel impossible. Plus, it just feels bad. 😖

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience and psychology behind fear’s grip on the creative brain. You’ll learn how fear hijacks your creativity, why stress hormones disrupt imagination, and what practical steps you can take to condition your body to automatically shift from survival mode back into a creative flow. 

Whether you’re a graphic designer facing portfolio paralysis, a creative director battling imposter syndrome, or an independent freelancer struggling to put your business into the world, this episode delivers the science-backed tools and insights you need to move through fear and return to confident, inspired creation. LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Your MacBook isn't the only thing that deserves the sleep setting. Join me in this special-guest episode as I talk with Garrett Wood, national board-certified wellness coach & clinical hypnotherapist. Garrett demystifies hypnosis and shares practical strategies for creative professionals seeking relief from burnout. 

Key takeaways include:

• Why creatives often reach burnout states faster—especially when they feel disconnected from their community or workplace (or both!)

• How our creative super=skill of daydreaming can be a key burnout prevention method

• The myths around traditional approaches to burnout and why they fail 

• What happens when the stories we tell ourselves follow our mental state

• The 3 steps you can take to restore your nervous system if you're in a burnout state

• How positive psychology & hypnotherapy can help reduce the impact of our negative experiences and create mental wellbeing.

PLUS: Learn the fascinating secrets behind those hilarious hypnotist stage shows!

Rock That Creative Job's Guest-Expert LIVE Speaker Series: 

Join us for Garrett Wood's virtual guest-talk on Friday, September 19 @9:00am PST: "Command + Zzz: Using Hypnosis to Undo Creative Burnout.” Q&A session will be included! 

Reserve your seat today at rockthatcreativejob.com

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

You know what I’m talking about. Kerning and re-kerning. Editing, and re-editing. Feeling like you're never quite done... 

The pursuit of perfection can be a major creativity energizer, but the dangerous combination of excessively high standards and overly critical evaluation can lead to anxiety, depression, and procrastination that feeds the hungry imposter beast.

In this episode where we'll discuss:

• 3 clinically recognized forms of perfectionism, how and when they show up for creatives

• 3 key questions to ask yourself when you feel the pull of overworking 

• 3 science-backed strategies to help you break free from this harmful pattern and reignite the spark, balance, and joy in your creative career!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Solitude is great for creative work, but do you know when you're slipping from solitude into isolation? Your body certainly does. Neuroscience research shows that loneliness triggers a physical pain response in the brain, as well as a few other dangerous reactions that are especially detrimental for creatives. 

In this episode we'll discuss the specifics of solitude vs. isolation so you can learn how to tell when you're sliding into a potentially harmful situation AND I'll share the 3 key ways you can pull yourself out!

Please share this with anyone you feel like could use the professional mental health support and LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

We've all experienced some sort of creative identity loss in our lives. These are usually initiated by a career transition, whether it's a job loss, a title promotion, a re-org, or even the acquisition of a new client or contract role. 

And since our creative identities drive our behaviors, a sudden change can create unwanted or unhealthy results.

Join me in this informative and inspiring episode for more juicy mental health strategies & neuroscience insights, like:

• Why this experience feels extra terrible for creatives

• What your brain is doing to you when these changes occur

• Healthy ways to begin moving forward again

• The difference between hope and toxic positivity

• 3 steps to strategically reconstruct your creative identity

LET’S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Feeling discouraged every time you see great creative work, or a killer portfolio, or another I-just-got-hired career announcement? This episode will walk you through the neuroscience roots of social comparison, why this is extra destructive for creatives, and 3 actionable steps (plus the brain-science behind them!) you can take to avoid the spiral that is frequently contributing to our mental health struggles as creative professionals. Listen in and gain the  emotional strength you need to override your brain's natural survival instincts. LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

Hey Creatives! We are kicking Season 3 off this week (woo-hoo!) with our first LIVE Creative Energy Collective support sessions that are focused on a killer mental health topic: 

CREATIVE COURAGE

We'll talk about how our courage can disappear, and the strategies to use our eternal desire to create as the life-force energy behind our courage—even when we feel like worn out, lifeless husks in desperate need of rejuvenation.

A few additional questions to ponder as you think about your own courage...

• What comes to your mind when you think about your courage? 
• Does it help you be the creative professional that you want to be? 
• Do you wonder what you could be if you had more courage?
• Are you concerned your courage has been depleted?

Want LIVE support? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/