77 - Listener Lab: Self Compassion and Worthiness in Creativity with Lindsey Thomas

In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on Scott Erickson's episode and explore creativity, vulnerability, and the ways art impacts personal growth. They dive into strategies for navigating transitions, managing negative beliefs, and using creativity as a tool for self-discovery. Lindsey and Kate discuss the importance of self-compassion, the haunting nature of unexpressed ideas, and how embracing stillness and surrender can lead to new insights. This conversation is a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of the creative process, inspiring listeners to trust in their unique paths. Key Takeaways: Vulnerability and community engagement can create deep connections. Offering help can be a courageous response to self-doubt. Creativity can feel like a restless energy wanting to be expressed. Mantras and self-compassion are powerful tools in overcoming negative beliefs. Authenticity and trust in one’s own divine power are essential for personal growth. Become a guest! If you’d like to be a guest on a Listener Lab episode or share your thoughts on previous episodes, send me a voice memo via email! KateShepherdCreative@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on this very first Listener Lab episode of The Creative Genius Podcast! I hope this conversation with Lindsey Thomas helped illuminate new perspectives on creativity, vulnerability, and the ways we can move through life with a bit more self-compassion and authenticity. Remember, the creative process is a journey, and you’re not alone in it. Whether you’re wrestling with self-doubt, feeling the restless energy of an idea, or just needing a reminder of your own worthiness, this community is here to support you. And don’t forget—The Creative Genius PodClub is launching in January! This is your chance to join a supportive, inspiring community to chat about episodes, share your ah-ha moments, and connect in real time. Head to the show notes on KateShepherdCreative.com for more details, and be sure to send in your voice memos with thoughts, questions, and insights from past episodes. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be my next guest on Listener Lab!Listener Lab Challenge This Week’s Challenge: Embrace Vulnerability in Creativity Inspired by Scott Erickson’s insights on vulnerability, here’s your Listener Lab Challenge for the week: 1. Identify a small creative project—it could be a quick sketch, a poem, a journal entry, or a little DIY. 2. Before you start, take a moment to reflect on any negative beliefs or self-doubt that come up around creating. Write these down, then set them aside. 3. Now, create with vulnerability. Aim to express an authentic feeling, thought, or experience, without worrying about the outcome or what anyone else might think. Share Your Experience: Send me a voice memo (or a message) sharing what this challenge brought up for you, any ah-ha moments you had, or realizations about vulnerability and creativity. I’d love to feature some of your insights on a future episode! Submit your voice memo via email kateshepherdcreative @ gmail.com