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.
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Episodes
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
Flexjobs
Pangian
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
We are all living in unchartered waters. That can raise anxiety and concern. Here’s a really simple tip to help maintain peace of mind. Apologies for the strange sound quality. It’ll be better tomorrow. 💙 And here’s the link to the Excel spreadsheet I mentioned on the show. https://izoldat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Canned-goods-spreadsheet.xlsx Stay safe and healthy. Izolda
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
How are you spending your time in self-isolation? Today's podcast episode gives some ideas on how to seize the opportunities we have by default if we are isolating and social distancing. These ideas can also lower your anxiety levels.
In the episode, I mention Tim Ferriss', Tribe of Mentors. This book has become part of my daily life practice. I also quote two people from the book. Andrew Ross Sorkin and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.
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Wash your hands.
Izolda
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
And I'm back! After taking a few weeks off, the podcast is back. In today's episode, I explore what we can do during this time of social distancing. Once you have taken care of yourself, your home, work, and family, what are you going to do to enrich yourself?
I'm taking time in the sun every day. And for the foreseeable future, I'll likely be recording the podcast out on the balcony while I get my Vitamin D and fresh air. So get read for birdsong in today's ep and in the ones to come.
Show Notes: In today's show, I mentioned:
19 Museum Exhibits You Can Visit From Your Couch
Paris Museums Put 100,000 images online
12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours
African River Wildlife Cam
My First Learn To Sing Free Online Class Zoom Link (CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, MARCH 20 AT 11:00 AM EDT). To Join Zoom (for free)
Here's how to join a Zoom meeting (from your phone or otherwise).
The word prompts for writing the story were: Shovel, Doctor, and Attic. Stay tuned tomorrow for the next prompts.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Today, on the podcast I explore the imposter syndrome and how to combat it. Love a creative. Especially, if that creative is you. As creatives, we all have doubts. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t suffer from imposter syndrome at one point or another. And because you’re creative, your imagination works overtime and can make you feel worse. So love yourself up.
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
What to do when you're afraid to do the thing you want to do
I've been there. You've been there. We've all been there. You have a project you need to do. You're afraid to start it. This episode will help you deal with the fear with a practical method of overcoming it.
I mentioned my book, Get Your Stuff Done! Learn more about it here.
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
This is a really easy explanation for how to be super productive. Enjoy.
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
The current political plan dictates that I created this podcast episode. This is something we can all be concerned about and something we can all do something about. Use your voice. Hit them in the pocketbook.