Stepping Off Now: Support for Neurodivergent Creatives

Have you ever been called too sensitive, or told you take things too seriously? Are you empathic, intuitive, and/or an HSP? If so, you may be a gentle soul like me. In this episode I talk about this special type of person and the struggles they face trying to survive in a society that sees them as having a less desirable personality type. You'll hear about how one of their "handicaps" is actually their greatest strength, and the important role gentle souls can play in our society. I let you in on my secret childhood wish, and of course as always I talk about the role creativity plays in all this. Plus, announcements, another reader question, and a request!

You can find this episode's accompanying blog post here.

Fall Into Your Flourishing

Are You a Gentle Soul?

Gentle Souls are Badass

Have you ever noticed that we don't really have a positive way of talking about not being productive? In this episode I discuss the insidious influence our society's ideological obsession with productivity has on our psychological and emotional health, and how I've learned to counteract my anxiety about using my time "wisely" with an intentional practice of wasting time. I talk about when and how I intentionally waste time as well as the benefits the practice has had in my life. You'll also hear about a Japanese saying I really wish we had in English, and how I suck at brushing my dog's teeth. Plus, I answer a listener question!

You can find this episode's accompanying blog post here.

For more details about my intentional practice of wasting time, see this post.

In this episode I talk about the difference between productive and generative energy, and how you can use the latter to realize your creative potential. If you are struggling with completing projects, feel like the creative process is a chore, or are discouraged with your output, I offer some wisdom and tips that I learned along the way in my own journey. You'll hear about how I dealt as a writer with the submissions process inevitable rejections (spoiler: badly), and how I got to a place where I actually love doing my art, instead of having done it.

You can find this episode's accompanying blog post here.

Welcome! In this inaugural episode I discuss the origin story of the Stepping Off Now Podcast, including how it got that name. You’ll hear about my experience with burnout, how I got a creative block so severe I couldn’t write anymore, what I did to move through the darkness, and why I’m actually grateful I had that experience. And of course I talk about what it means to follow your bliss and how to make that work for you in your life if you are a creative.

You can find this episode’s accompanying blog post here. 

For more on generative energy, see this post (or listen to Episode 2!).