Your Creative Mind
Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they make their work and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating.
Through candid interviews and practical insights, you’ll learn storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing and art. Whether you’re searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and mental health, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, clarity, and joy.
Episodes

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
In today's episode, I explore how a visionary and an implementer can work together to create art and complete projects. This is a personal episode because today I got to be the implementer to my husband's vision. He sketched a quick piece. I liked it and decided to color it. It was a symbiotic hand-off that resulted in something that was greater than the sum of its parts. We can do this in our lives and work as well. Listen in to see how it's possible to create a fluid relationship between the idea person and the one who can make those ideas come to fruition. It starts with creative thinking and ends with a project that's a work of art.
Here are four stages of the art piece so you can see the process for yourself.

Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
I attended a brilliant webinar. And if you're a creative entrepreneur who's been struggling with how to engage your clients and customers in this new world, you'll get some great info in this episode.

Friday Apr 17, 2020

Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
In this deep and personal episode, I dig into what it means to me to change a long-standing way of doing things.
I hope it helps you look at some of your patterns too.

Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Nicky Scorpio
Artist and musician, Nicky Scorpio, joins me on this week's show. Our far-ranging conversation includes art, music, philosophy, mental and physical health, dealing with bullying, and how we can all create beautiful art right now.
I had a wonderful time learning more about this fascinating man, his history, and the change he wants to be in the world.
Enjoy!
Find Nicky on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yonickyscorpio/
Learn more about his musical partnership with last week's guest, Kyriaki Chonacas at https://thesophisticatedpsychos.com/

Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Today's short on-the-fly episode talks you through the fear of messing it up. When you get past the fear, you'll find a whole new world.
Now is the time of authentic creativity not perfect presentation.
Here is the drawing I created that I reference in the episode.

Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Kyriaki Chonacas joins me on this far-ranging episode. We discuss modeling, acting, and their industries. Kyriaki is a visionary artist, and she gives advice and perspective on how people who want to pursue these fields can start and some of the pitfalls and challenges of being a part of this exciting business.
This is part one of a multi-episode interview arc because, frankly, there was so much to talk about.
I hope you enjoy this time with her as much as I did.
Find Kyriaki.
Website: https://www.chonacas.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chonacas/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chonacas

Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
I don't know about you, but I'm spending a lot more time sitting now that we are all stuck indoors. Here's what I've been doing to keep from getting super stiff. Follow along with the podcast, and here is a quick list of the things I do. Remember,you don't need weights. You can use a couple of cans of food.

Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
I was talking to a friend the other day. And she said that she doesn't know how to manifest her dreams. "I can help with that," I thought. So, here's a set of instructions for an easy ritual you can do right at home to help you manifest your dreams.
I've also developed a PDF of the entire ceremony. You can download it here. Let me know if you have any questions. And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you listen. It would mean the world to me.
Links I mentioned
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2020







