What You’ll Discover about Creativity and Living a Curious Life with Fredrik Härén: Why creative confidence isn’t the same as creative capacity about half the people Fredrik has interviewed across 75 countries believe they’re “not creative A simple parenting (and self-coaching) trick for building creative thinking How to reframe a “creative outlet” as a...
Continue readingEP #472: Creative or Not Creative in Midlife
What you’ll discover in this episode about wondering if you’re creative or not creative in in midlife: A decades-long belief like you’re “creative, but not really creative,” can hide in plain sight and can feel true. Small creative projects (like making a decorative valence, staining a chessboard table, and doodling whale tails) are proof...
Continue readingThe Doodle-Think Method: Mindful Doodling to Slow Down and Create Space to Think in Midlife
The Doodle-Think™ Method: Mindful Doodling to Slow Down & Create Space to Think in Midlife A mindful doodling practice inspired by the Zentangle® Method that helps midlife women slow down, notice their thoughts, and reconnect with themselves. If you’re a woman over 50, you may have noticed something. Your life might be full in...
Continue readingEP #449: The Sneak Attack on Autopilot: How My Art Journal Helped Me Stay Present in Midlife
What you’ll learn in this episode about the sneak attack on autopilot and how my art journal helped me stay present in midlife Why the sneak attack on autopilot and the art journal worked to help stay present Why many high-functioning midlife women carry a deep productivity identity, especially in midlife Why the real...
Continue readingEP #446: Awe, Wonder and Joy in the Slow Lane in Midlife
What you’ll learn in this episode about awe, wonder, and joy in the slow lane in midlife: Why awe, wonder, and joy in the slow lane matter more in midlife How rushing and constant productivity block being present What whales, sloths, and rainforest living reveal about slowing down Why mindful doodling is a productive...
Continue readingEP #445: Midlife Doodle-Think™ Club: Slow Down & Create a Space to Think with the Zentangle® Method & Mindful Doodling
What you’ll learn in this episode about the Midlife Doodle-Think Club, the Zentangle Method & mindful doodling Why so many midlife women struggle to slow down — even when they want to How constant productivity can make it hard to rest or feel present Why creativity isn’t about artistic talent, but about attention and...
Continue readingEP #122: The Courage to Build a Creative Art Community When You’re Over 65 with Mary Telfer
Today’s episode is with Mary Telfer. Mary is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who created a joyful membership space where mostly midlife women come together each week to reconnect with their creativity through fun, meaningful art challenges. In this episode, you will learn: Developing the courage to build a creative art community when...
Continue readingEP #121: From Conformity to Courage with Storytelling in Midlife with Tricia Rose Burt
Today’s episode is with Tricia Rose Burt. Tricia is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who unlocks her clients’ creativity, stories, and passion, helping them craft and develop clear, powerful messaging. In this episode, you will learn: How you can go from conformity to courage with storytelling in midlife. Why the riskiest thing you...
Continue readingEP #404: Permission to Play in Midlife: Why Creativity is Self-Care in Disguise
What you’ll discover from this episode about Permission to Play in Midlife: Why Creativity is Self-Care in Disguise: Why giving yourself permission to play with creativity can be self care in midlife. Why it’s common to need to give yourself permission to slow down and be more playful. The power of limiting beliefs and...
Continue readingEP #59: Turning Your Hobby into a Business in Midlife with Cheryl Phan
Today’s episode is with Cheryl Phan. Cheryl is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who teaches women how to turn their hobby into an online business. In this episode, you will learn: Turning your hobby into a business in midlife. Why women in their 50’s & 60’s make the perfect entrepreneurs. How to work...
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