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

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

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

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

This is a really easy explanation for how to be super productive. Enjoy.

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.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2020

If you need to boost your energy level and you don’t have to exercise, consider doing these three ideas. Particularly if you have hypothyroidism, this will be helpful.

Tuesday Jan 07, 2020

This is a super easy process of creating the projects you want to do, outlining the steps to do them, and getting them done. If you like the show, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. Drop me a line, comments, or leave a review. And the best way is to refer your friends to it. Until next time, let’s get to it.

Monday Jan 06, 2020

It’s the beginning of the year and the beginning for projects you’ve been wanting to take on but haven’t started. Have you ever wondered how to get the ideas for creating content? Whether you’re starting a blog or creating a podcast or a vlog, this will help you generate ideas and speak to your audience so that you inspire and educate them.

Friday Jan 03, 2020

This short but sweet episode might just hold the secret to life itself. 
If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe to the show. And it would mean the world to me if you would leave a review as well.
I mention two of my books in the episode.
Get Your Stuff Done and Win the Day.

Thursday Jan 02, 2020

This is my “patented” 10+ step method for keeping your New Year’s resolutions.
If you like what you’re hearing, please subscribe to the show. And also tell a friend. Until next time, let’s get to it

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