The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good

Updated: 26 Mar 2025 • 281 episodes
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Welcome to The Authentic Creative: Expanding Our Capacity to Feel Good with Siri Baruc Thornton—ranked in the top 3% of podcasts globally! Join a thriving community of listeners from 65 countries as we explore the transformative power of creativity. In each episode, Siri dives into the inspiring journeys of professional creatives—entrepreneurs, actors, writers, and healers—sharing their deepest truths, struggles, and breakthroughs. Together, we’ll discover the magic of authenticity in creativity and explore healing practices like meditation and breathwork to enhance your creative flow and emotional well-being. Tune in for conversations that break down barriers to creativity, spotlight diverse voices, and reveal how community and personal growth fuel our creative spirits. From strategies to process emotions through art to daily rituals that foster a positive mindset, this podcast is your guide to a more vibrant, authentic life. Reignite your creative spark today and discover resources for your journey at www.sageandblushwellness.com

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In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I dialogue with visionary mentor, homesteader, and Domestic CEO Heidi Stevens about what it truly means to allow the Divine Feminine to lead in our daily lives, our businesses, and our healing journeys. Heidi holds a master’s in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in health

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In this spontaneous and soulful after party following our Spring Equinox and International Day of Happiness panel, we dive into the rich reflections and lingering heart wisdom that surfaced once the formal conversation ended. We explore the beautiful truth that “the mud is fuel”—how the challenges we face are the very

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In this heartfelt episode, I dialogue with award-winning author and spiritual psychologist Anita Kopacz about the power of storytelling, healing from trauma, and remembering that we are already whole. Anita shares moments from her journey: growing up, reclaiming her voice, and leading her beloved Costa Rica retreat for

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In this episode of The Authentic Creative, we celebrate the Spring Equinox and International Day of Happiness: two powerful invitations to step into balance, renewal, and joy! Just as nature awakens, so do we: our creativity, leadership, and purpose. Joy is something we cultivate and allow to flow through us, shaping t

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What does it take to evolve from a talented creative into a visionary leader? How do we cultivate leadership that is both strategic and deeply human? In this episode, I dialogue with the brilliant Vincent Wanga, an international design thought leader, keynote speaker, award-winning creative executive, and author of The

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What if the key to joy, success, and peace was something simple yet profoundly powerful? In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with the incredible Chernice Dieudonne, a faith-driven Atlanta-based Realtor, empowerment coach, and passionate traveler who helps people create lives filled with purpose, peace

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