Have you ever noticed that the moment you step into a new, big, chapter of your life, your old patterns can suddenly come rushing to the surface? I have… 

In this episode, I share a major realization I’ve had during week three of full-time entrepreneurship: sometimes you have to start saying you’re the thing before you fully become it. I share how I came to this, how it helped me manifest one of my biggest dreams and how you can use it in your creativity and career. 

Now back to what I started with…every time you level up, you need to level up your growth and self-development… and for me, one of those edges is continuing to heal codependency, people pleasing, and learning not to abandon myself while building a life and business that’s truly mine.

So today, I’m replaying one of my favorite conversations from the archives with codependency facilitator and spiritual counselor Erika Wright.

This conversation completely changed the way I think about self-worth, relationships, creativity, emotional resilience, and what it actually means to stay connected to yourself.

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

-How to identify and heal codependent patterns

-The difference between creativity and codependency

-How to stop abandoning yourself for other people

-Why emotional discomfort is not an emergency

-How to stop giving unsolicited advice and start turning inward

-And how to stay connected to yourself while still loving others

This episode is especially for you if you’re in a season of reinvention, entrepreneurship, healing, motherhood, transition, or personal growth.

More on Erika Wright: https://erikawright.org/

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Have you ever wondered if all that doing is actually getting in the way of your creativity? What if I asked you to let yourself be less useful?

This week I'm sitting down with photographer, documentarian, and creative force Lindsey Lerner, founder of Field Notes From the Work in the Wild, a stunning project on Substack that documents people in the messy middle of their most meaningful work.

Lindsey started out as my creative coaching client and has since become one of my dearest friends and creative allies. And in this conversation, she gets radically honest about what happened when she finally stopped over-functioning, stopped building everyone else's dreams, and started making room for her own.

We get into:

-Why being less useful might be the most creative thing you can do

-How to keep the faith when your path makes absolutely no sense

-What it really means to ask for help, and why it's so hard for high achievers

-How to braid your passions into something only you can create

-Plus the moment Lindsey's wife said something so simple it rewired everything.

If you've ever confused hustle for worth, or wondered if there's a more holistic, authentic way to create, this one is for you, cutie.

And if you're in New York, Lindsey's bringing Field Notes to life on September 26th at Bronxlandia in the South Bronx. Subscribe to Field Notes on Substack to get first access to tickets: https://fieldnotesfromthework.substack.com/ 

Love you. Let's get into it.

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For years I taught other people to unleash their creativity. This week, I finally had to put my money where my mouth was and unleash myself. This is my real-time, raw, first-week-of-full-time-entrepreneurship origin story, and I'm not waiting until I have it all figured out to tell it.

Last week, I left corporate America after 11+ years to launch my own company, Lauren LoGrasso Productions, while six months pregnant, and I'm bringing you with me for every messy, terrifying, exhilarating moment of it.

In this solo episode I'm sharing my 10 self-coaching takeaways from my first week of being fully self-employed, what leaving your job to pursue your creative dreams actually feels like from the inside, and why a business is one of the greatest creative projects you'll ever build.

We get into:

-How to bet on yourself even when you're terrified

-Why rest is part of the creative process, not the enemy of productivity

-How to stop forcing and start flowing

-Why singing your own praises isn't bragging, it's necessary

-Plus a very special announcement I've been dreaming about for years.

If you've ever thought about leaving your 9-to-5, starting a creative business, or betting on yourself in a way that scares you a little, this one is for you.

Because if I can do this, six months pregnant, fresh out of corporate America, betting everything on my creativity, so can you!

Love you, cutie. Let's go!

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Have you ever needed just a little more time to finish a creative project? I definitely do right now.

I underestimated how much energy it would take to fully launch my business this week while traveling and balancing life, so I need one more day before the new episode drops.

In the meantime, I’m re-airing a solo minisode that deeply helped me get to this moment. It’s all about how tiny steps lead to giant leaps, and why microdosing courage and creativity can completely change your life.

Come back tomorrow, Friday, May 8th, for a special bonus episode where I’ll share the real-time lessons, fears, gratitude, and growth I’m experiencing as I officially step into this new chapter.

Original Description:

Do you ever feel like there’s no time left for your creative passions? Or maybe you dream of a big, bold goal but aren’t sure how to make it happen?

If so, this episode is for you! In today’s Minisode, I’m sharing the power of small, consistent actions and how they can help you move closer to your dreams than you ever thought possible. Inspired by my latest obsession—belly dancing!—I dive into how breaking down your goals into manageable steps can help you show up every day, build momentum, and make real progress. 🌈

✨ From this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why starting small can lead to huge results

-How to schedule mini creative sessions that actually stick

-Tips for staying consistent, even with a busy schedule

-A simple way to find more time for your passion and avoid burnout

Stream Genie in a Bottle here: ffm.to/genieinabottlecover

Remember: even the tiniest steps can lead to giant leaps. Tune in, and let’s get one step closer to those creative dreams together! 🎧

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My sweet Creative Cutie! Today is a BIG HUGE day in my creative life. After 11+ years working a creative job in corporate America, I am finally taking the leap and taking a chance on myself with my company, Lauren LoGrasso Productions! It's my last day at work. I am super grateful for all the opportunities this job has brought me and the amazing shows I've gotten to executive produce and meet AND I am so excited to fully step into my own creative work full time.

At the top of the episode I share a little bit about this and how I feel. I also share that I need a little time to process this and move through the full gravity of taking this leap, so I am re-sharing one of my favorite episodes with you: my episode with Robin Hopkins! It's very on brand for this day for me and I hope you find it just as helpful as I did, when you listen or re-listen to it! I love you so much- thanks for ALL your support and belief through the years. Can't wait to full debrief this with you next week. In the meantime, check out the original description below and enjoy!

Do you struggle with fear? F ear of failure, what people will think, or even fear of starting? Fear isn’t something to throw away: it’s a teacher that shows us where our work lies...BUT it should not make our decisions--so we must take it out of the driver's seat. Today’s guest, actor, comedian and podcaster, Robin Hopkins, will inspire you to release the grip of fear, choose yourself, and take bold steps toward creative freedom.

✨ From this episode, you’ll learn:

-How to navigate fear and self-doubt in the creative process

-Why listening to your gut is essential—and how to tune back in

-What Robin’s “heated toilet seat moment” taught her about taking the leap

-How to escape golden handcuffs and embrace your authentic path

-Why self-compassion and rest are vital for creativity

Robin’s journey from 9to5 life to entrepreneurship is packed with actionable wisdom, heartfelt moments, and hilarious insights. Whether you’re stuck in fear, held back by golden handcuffs, or battling creative self-doubt, this episode will inspire you to take bold steps toward your dreams.

More on Robin: Robin Hopkins is a writer, podcast host, and former stand-up comedian known for her blend of humor, honesty, and insightful advice. She’s the author of If These Ovaries Could Talk and the host of two acclaimed podcasts, Dear Headspace and Well…Adjusting, the former earning an Ambie Award nomination. Robin’s work offers a unique mix of wisdom and comedy, making even life’s toughest challenges approachable and fun.

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If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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What if the reason you feel stuck creatively… isn’t because you don’t know what to do? Maybe it’s not that you don’t know what to say, maybe you’re just not letting yourself say it.

In this episode, I’m talking with award winning podcast producer, storyteller, and author, Rich Boerner, about what it takes to step out from behind the scenes and actually share your voice.

Because for years, Rich helped shape other people’s stories… while keeping his own in the background. Until life pushed him to face a question so many of us avoid:  What am I here to say?

We get into:
-Why we hold ourselves back from expressing what’s really true
-The fear of being seen, judged, or misunderstood
-How to start sharing your voice before you feel ready
-Why your most personal story might be the one you’re meant to tell
-And how small, brave steps can completely change the direction of your life

Rich also shares the story behind his book Not So Only Child (the tale of a family secret that came out and changed his whole life story and reality)… and how finally telling it opened up a whole new chapter for him.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, blocked, or like you’re not fully expressing yourself… this conversation is for you.  Because it's very likely that you’re not stuck, you’re just not saying the thing yet.

Get Rich’s Book, Not So Only Child Here: https://a.co/d/0g5sZ1IP

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If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :) 

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Have you ever noticed… the more you try to force something, the less it actually works? The more you push, control, overthink… the more stuck you feel? Same here, cutie! 

In this solo episode, I’m sharing something I’m actively working through in real time as I step into full-time entrepreneurship… how to stop forcing everything and start trusting that things can actually work out.

Because lately, I’ve felt myself gripping. Trying to make things happen right now. Trying to control outcomes. And all it’s been doing is burning me out and blocking the very things I want.

So today, I’m talking about the shift I’m making from forcing → faith, while still taking real, intentional action.

We get into:

-Why forcing energy actually pushes life away
-The difference between effort and desperation
-How fear and past patterns keep us stuck in control
-The daily practices helping me stay grounded (and not spiral)
-How to focus on what’s real instead of future-tripping worst case scenarios

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you’re trying so hard and it’s still not clicking… this is for you. Love you!

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If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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Have you ever realized… you might be the one making everything harder than it needs to be? In this episode, the tables are turned. I’m the one being interviewed by nervous system expert and returning guest  Nahid de Belgeonne and what came out of this conversation was very refreshing, so I wanted to share it with you! 

We talk about stress, burnout, codependency, and the moment I realized I was taking on everyone else’s “emergencies” as my own. I share what happened when my body forced me to slow down (in a very real way), and how I’ve started to finally calm my nervous system instead of living in overwhelm.

We also get into:

• Why high achievers struggle to metabolize stress

• The “second arrow of suffering” and how we make things worse than they are

• How to stop absorbing other people’s energy and emotions

• My new morning routine for regulating my nervous system

• Pregnancy, ambition, and learning to actually take care of myself

• What it really looks like to step into a new chapter of your life (for me entrepreneurship and Motherhood)
  

This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply human. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like life has been heavier than it needs to be… this one is for you.

You can connect with Nahid and learn more about her work: https://www.thehumanmethod.co.uk/ 

Check out her retreat in Greece: https://www.thehumanmethod.co.uk/thesootheweekinlefkadagreece 

Check out my Substack: https://substack.com/@laurenlograsso

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If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love.

✨ Want to work together? Email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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Have you ever had a moment where everything you thought was “working” suddenly wasn’t… and you had to figure out who you were again?

In this episode, I’m talking with Emmy Award-winning producer, speaker, and writer Teri Weinberg, former EVP of NBC Entertainment, Founder of Yellow Brick Road Productions, and one of the creative forces behind The Office, Ugly Betty, and The Tudors.

But what stayed with me most from this conversation isn’t just what Teri has built… it’s how many times she’s been willing to begin again.

We talk about what it really looks like to reinvent yourself at any age, how to advocate for what you’re worth, and how to stop holding yourself back in rooms where you know you’re meant to be. Teri shares honestly about getting fired, navigating power in Hollywood, and learning to trust herself even when the path in front of her completely changed.

We also get into creative leadership, confidence, and why life doesn’t actually get smaller as we get older… it expands, if we let it.

And one of my favorite parts of this conversation is hearing how she’s stepping into a whole new chapter in her sixties through writing, speaking, and mentoring the next generation.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning your timing, or wondering if it’s too late to go after what you really want, this one is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

-How to reinvent yourself at any age

-What it takes to stop holding yourself back

-Advocating for your worth in high-stakes rooms

-Lessons from producing The Office and leading at NBC + the secret behind the show’s magic!

-Navigating career setbacks and starting over

-Why your next chapter can be your most expansive one yet 

Check it out!

For more info on Teri, go here: https://teriweinbergspeaker.com/

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If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

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Have you been sitting on something you know you’re meant to share… and still not putting it out? Yeah. Me too.

This episode is a real, unfiltered look inside my creative life right now and into my literal diary. I share what I’ve been thinking about, what I’ve been struggling with, and the biggest shift that’s changing everything for me:

Choosing expression over perfection. And impressions. 

Because the truth is, most of us are not stuck because we are not talented enough. We are stuck because we are overthinking, comparing, waiting for the right moment, or trying to get everything perfect before we begin.

In this episode, I share why I’m finally releasing music I’ve been sitting on for years, when it’s coming out,  what my journaling practice is teaching me about creativity and anxiety, and how I’m learning to stop holding myself back and actually follow through on what matters.

Learn: 

-How to stop holding back your creativity and actually share your work 

-Why choosing expression over perfection can change your creative life 

-What to do when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or creatively stuck 

-How to stop comparing and trust your own creative path 

-Why you do not need the “perfect moment” to begin

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to release the thing, start the project, or put yourself out there, this is it.

And if this episode resonates, it would mean so much if you shared it, left a rating and review, or sent me a message. I read everything and it really does keep me going.

Now go make the thing! I believe in you! 

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If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :) 

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