In this episode, I reflect on how grief, burnout, and long-term responsibility can create creative blocks by compressing identity and keeping us stuck in survival mode. I share insights from my own recovery journey, exploring how rest, boundaries, autonomy, and gentle self-compassion can help rebuild creativity, restore aliveness, and reconnect us with our authentic selves. Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you! Support the show Connect with Jenn...
Aug 4
16 min
In episode 90, I continue sharing my personal grief journey through original music, poetry, and reflection, showing how creativity can help you to process loss, stay connected to your loved ones, and find meaning in your experiences. I invite you into a meditative space to explore your own emotions, using creative expression as a gentle way to honor your feelings, reduce isolation, and cultivate healing and connection. • Continue exploring my books Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of P...
Jul 7
36 min
In episode 89, part 1 of my Grief, Loss & Creativity series, I share my personal journey through grief and loss, and how you can use creativity—through poetry, music, and reflection—as a way to process emotions, reduce isolation, and find deeper meaning. I invite you to sit with your own feelings and explore creative expression as a gentle, healing path toward connection, resilience, and inner strength. 📚This episode also marks the two-year anniversary of both of my books, created from ye...
Jun 2
21 min
In this episode, I share how to actively practice nurturing hope, joy, and creativity from within by facing your emotions honestly, embracing self-compassion, and using life’s challenges as fuel for growth. We explore simple, consistent ways to encourage yourself—through creativity, gratitude, and spiritual practices—so you can cultivate a deeper, more resilient sense of happiness regardless of external circumstances. Explore simple tools to move through creative blocks with my FREE Creative ...
May 5
25 min
In Episode 87: Burnout Recovery & Spiritual Practices for Brain Health I share how spiritual practices support burnout recovery, brain health, and sustainable creative energy. Learn simple, practical ways to strengthen resilience, restore clarity, and engage creatively without depleting yourself. RELATED EPISODES/RESOURCES: 6 Ways to Overcome Burnout and Transform Negativity into Creative FlowBurnout Uncovered: Talk on Struggle & Recovery Part 1Reflecting on Burnout & Rebuil...
Apr 7
8 min
Episode 86: How To Attune to Your Creative Voice In this episode, I share how to attune to your creative voice using simple, self-compassionate practices that help you move past blocks and creative uncertainty. I walk you through my Creative Exploration Formula so you can reconnect with your intuition, strengthen your creative flow, and begin creating with clarity and confidence right away. RESOURCES: Explore the 7 steps of my Creative Exploration Formula with my free Creative Empowerme...
Mar 3
12 min
Episode 85: From Overwhelm to Creative Flow - Lessons in Resilience, Boundaries, and Sustainable Action In this episode, I share how burnout, caregiving, community leadership, and life’s ongoing challenges taught me powerful lessons about resilience, boundaries, and sustainable creative action. Drawing from real-world experience and Buddhist practice, I offer practical insights to help you protect your energy, reclaim clarity, and move from overwhelm into creative flow. RESOURCES: Get my free...
Feb 3
15 min
In episode 84, How Sightreading Sparks Creative Flow, I’m talking with piano educator David Holter about sightreading, creative flow, and playing with more ease and confidence. We explore his “blue mode” and “red mode” approach—along with the approach of focusing on one skill at a time. David's teaching method is based on the Lister Sink Method, which relieves pressure, builds tactile awareness, and strengthens rhythm and musicality. We talk about breaking sightreading into manageable steps, ...
Jan 6
57 min
In this short episode (83), I invite you to pause, rest, and embrace the gift of seasonal stillness. Using the RESET framework from my Creative Empowerment Coaching program, I share a gentle musical meditation with my piano piece You’ve Got My Heart to help you restore energy, calm your mind, and nurture your creative spirit. Take this moment for yourself—whether it’s listening to the podcast or pairing it with the visual nature immersion on YouTube—and allow a pause for reflection and creati...
Dec 2, 2025
5 min
In this episode, I speak with singer-songwriter, Creativity Coach, and host of the Creative Engagement podcast, Dan Mandel, about how curiosity and creativity can guide meaningful life transitions. We explore: How Dan’s travels and songwriting shape his storytelling and coachingWhy curiosity is essential for sustaining creativityThe role of discipline and practice in making creativity empowering and rewardingWays creativity can help us navigate retirement, transitions, and unexpected challeng...
Nov 4, 2025
48 min
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