True Creativity Within

In this episode, I return to the theme of Creative Spirit, revisiting and expanding a conversation I first explored in an earlier episode. As my teaching has evolved, this concept has continued to deepen and reveal itself in new ways. Creative Spirit can mean many things. It can describe a person who naturally lives life as a creative spirit—someone drawn to beauty, expression, and imagination. It can refer to creative inspiration itself, that spark or impulse that arrives unexpectedly. And it can also be experienced as a higher guiding force—whether understood as the universe, God, energy, intuition, Spirit Guides, or the Divine—quietly leading and shaping the creative process. In this episode, I share my own lived experience with Creative Spirit and why this is a term I've recently adopted and now regularly use in my teaching. This conversation is an invitation to soften control, listen more deeply, and reconnect with creativity as an inner guidance system—one that bridges spirituality and the human experience, and gently leads us back to ourselves.

This episode invites you to see creativity in a new light — not as a skill or talent, but as a sacred form of remembering. I share how creative flow opens the doorway to emotional healing, self-trust, and spiritual connection. If you're longing to reconnect with your inner voice, this discussion offers a gentle reminder that creativity is your soul remembering itself.

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This will be my last video version of my Podcast. Not to worry my podcast isn't going away, I'm only going to be uploading an audio version of future episodes where you can continue to listen to on Apple Podcast, iheart Radio or Spotify.

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Creativity isn't only about making something beautiful or artistic — it's about how the process itself restores us. When we pick up a brush, doodle in a journal, or let our hands move freely, something begins to shift inside. Stress softens. Presence returns and we return to calm. In this Part 2 episode I cover the last 3 ways creativity reduces stress.

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Creativity isn't only about making something beautiful or artistic — it's about how the process itself restores us. When we pick up a brush, doodle in a journal, or let our hands move freely, something begins to shift inside. Stress softens. Presence returns and we return to calm. In this Part 1 episode I cover the first 3 ways creativity reduces stress.

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In this episode, I explore what happens when our creative energy feels drained, scattered, or just dulled out. Whether it's life projects, big commitments, or simply the natural rhythm of the creative cycle, we all experience these dips. The truth is, they're not failure—they're a normal and necessary part of the process. I share my own recent experiences, why creative lulls can actually be invitations to rest and replenish, and how to trust that your spark will return with new energy and inspiration.

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In this episode, I share a personal story about a pivotal moment in my life — a time of deep change, uncertainty, and emotional unraveling — and how I leaned on my creativity to carry me through it.

Creativity wasn't just a distraction or a hobby. It became a lifeline. A steady, grounding force that helped me feel rooted and not so alone.

We often think of change as something to endure, but I believe it can also be something we move through — with art as our companion. When we give ourselves permission to create, especially in the messy middle of transformation, we discover new parts of ourselves. We begin to feel more connected and whole.

If you're navigating change — or simply need a reminder of your own creative strength — this episode is for you.

Art is Your Anchor: Creative Practices to Navigate Change

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Did you know a powerful resource of support and resilience exists within you? It was already there the day you were born.

It's called…Creativity.

Our Creativity has the power not only to steady our soul in the midst of uncertainty and change it is also a gateway to our true and authentic self.

In this 6-week virtual experience, you'll discover the transformative power of your creativity and how it can be a reliable compass during times of change and uncertainty. You'll gain valuable insights into staying grounded amidst chaos, learn to integrate art-making into your wellness routine and access your inner wisdom for guidance. Also discover how having an art practicie can be a powerful tool for calming the nervous system and supporting emotional resilience

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We are all guilty of doing this to ourselves. What excuses, reasons or beliefs have you used to hold you back from creating. In this episode, here are just a few common reasons I've heard over the years. Let's dive in and deconstruct some of them, because it is so important that you recognize that majority of the time, these reasons or excuses are not grounded in reality.

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We have a tendency to operate from our human brain 80-90% of the time. Sometimes we don't realize it and this can drain us energetically, overwhelm our nervous system and make us feel anxious about the future. It's important to recognize when we need a break from operating from the human brain and renourish our creative soul by doing something creative. Our Creative Spirit needs and craves that time. This is where we reconnect to our source, our true self and what is real. When we do this we feel more clear and resilient to face challenges.

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