Category: Creative Wellness Coaching
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10 Things I Thought I Knew About Being an Artist (That Changed When My Life Did)
What unlearning old creative beliefs taught me about helping others rebuild their practice For a long time, I carried a map of what it meant to be an artist. The map was inherited, self-constructed, shaped by culture and school and mentors and my own internal drive. It was full of clear directions. Be productive. Be…
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A Framework for Creative Health: Six Dimensions of Insight and Reconnection
When creatives come to me feeling blocked, inconsistent, or confused about who they are in their work, what we uncover is often far deeper than a temporary disruption in motivation. What we are seeing is a change in creative health—an interwoven network of patterns, needs, and beliefs that shape how a person relates to their…
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5 Psychological Ways of Understanding Creative Blocks … and One Framework To Help You Through It
Exploring theory-informed insights and a practical method for working with creative resistance Creative blocks are widely misunderstood. Many people assume they result from lack of motivation, poor planning, or internal resistance. But beneath the surface, creative disconnection often holds layers of psychological meaning. What appears to be procrastination may in fact be a signal from…
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10 Signs My Approach to Creativity and Health Guidance Is Right for You
A relationship-centered alternative to traditional coaching for artists and writers in transition There are many options for creative support. Some focus on structure and accountability. Others emphasize productivity or performance goals. What I offer is something different. This is support rooted in awareness. It honors your body, your creative process, your mental health, and your…
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When Your Creativity Feels Far Away
Listening to what your body is trying to tell you when the work no longer feels close You used to reach for your notebook without thinking.You used to feel something—excitement, fear, urgency—when an idea landed.Now? You’re just tired. Blank. Still. The spark feels far away, and no matter what you do, it doesn’t come back.…
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What Happens in a 1:1 Creativity and Wellness Session?
Support for artists, writers, and creatives navigating change, disconnection, or burnout My 1:1 sessions are designed for people whose creative work has been impacted by health, trauma, burnout, or identity shifts. These sessions are a space to pause, reflect, and re-enter your creative life with clarity and care. Here’s what to expect. Who the Sessions…
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Creative Procrastination Isn’t a Problem
Why delaying your creative work is often a form of intelligence, not failure Procrastination is one of the most common concerns creatives bring into my sessions. “I don’t know why I keep avoiding this project.”“I’ve been staring at the same page for weeks.”“I want to make something, but I can’t get started.” In creative culture,…
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Redefining Creative Success with Chronic Illness or Disability
What sustainable creative work looks like when your health disrupts your process Success in the creative industries is often measured by consistency, productivity, and public visibility. But what happens when your creative capacity is interrupted by chronic illness, fatigue, or unpredictable health conditions? This is a question I encounter regularly in my own practice as…
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How Freeze, Fawn, and Emotional Shutdown Impact the Creative Process
Understanding trauma responses in creative professionals and how to offer meaningful support Creative people are often described as expressive, passionate, and emotionally driven. But what happens when they go quiet? What happens when the writer no longer writes, the artist avoids the studio, or the maker forgets what it feels like to create? In my…
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How Mental Health Affects Creative Motivation: What Looks Like Laziness Might Be Something Else
Understanding the real reasons artists, writers, and makers struggle to create, and how to support them If you’re a creative professional or someone who supports creatives, you’ve likely heard this before: “I just can’t seem to get started.”“I know what I want to make, but I’m not doing it.”“I feel like I’m lazy, but I…
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How Health Affects Creativity and What You Can Do About It
Creative wellness strategies for artists, writers, and makers navigating mental or physical challenges If your creativity has felt distant lately, there may be more happening beneath the surface than just a block. You might be navigating invisible pressures that come from living with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, ADHD, or trauma. You might be trying to…