Creators That Crush

Updated: 03 Aug 2025 • 163 episodes
www.shawnbuttner.com/podcasts/creators-that-crush

Creating isn't just hard—it's one of the hardest things you can do. There's no step-by-step guide, no guarantees, and no one telling you what to do. For creators, the biggest challenges often lie outside their craft: navigating self-doubt, battling burnout, and pushing through the frustration of slow progress. That's where 'Creators That Crush' comes in. Hosted by certified high-performance coach Shawn Buttner, this show helps you tackle what's holding you back—perfectionism, fear of failure, and overwhelm—so you can thrive sustainably as a creator. Through actionable advice and personal insights, Shawn breaks down the four key areas of creative success: positive psychology, punchy physiology, purposeful productivity, and persuasive people skills. Whether you're seeking to reignite your creative spark, build healthier habits, or overcome imposter syndrome, you'll discover the tools needed to build the life and career you've been working toward. Subscribe today to cut through the chaos, master your craft, and enjoy the process!

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Creative burnout isn’t about laziness or lack of ambition—it’s a signal that your creative process is out of alignment. In this episode of Creators That Crush, Shawn Buttner breaks down why the standard advice of “just push harder” isn’t sustainable, and introduces the one path that actually works: finding your perform

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What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t what you think? In this solo episode of Creators That Crush, certified High Performance Coach Shawn Buttner shares a powerful 10-minute diagnostic that has helped hundreds of creators and professionals get unstuck, reclaim their energy, and take real action. Drawing on a decade of

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If fear has been stopping you from publishing, launching, or even hitting record, then this episode of Creators That Crush is for you. Host Shawn Buttner shares the story of how one terrifying moment in high school helped him build real confidence. By saying “yes” to a last-minute musical performance  as an anxious int

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-->  Take the High Performance Creator Quiz: www.shawnbuttner.com/quiz Feeling off, stuck, or disconnected from your work as a creator? It might be more than a bad day; it could be burnout. In this episode, certified high performance coach Shawn Buttner shares the seven hidden signs of creator burnout he sees most ofte

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Book your free 30-minute strategy session here: https://www.shawnbuttner.com What do you do when creating starts to feel pointless?  In this raw and honest episode, Shawn Buttner shares the doubts he’s been facing as a creator in a world where AI generates content at lightning speed, social media feels dull, and audien

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-> Get a free 30-minute Creator Strategy Session: www.shawnbuttner.com   Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things as a creator—but still stuck? In this solo episode, Shawn Buttner breaks down the five surprisingly simple habits that helped him shift from burnout and overwhelm to consistent growth and energy.

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