Best Dr. Amy Backos Podcasts (2025)

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121. Add this One Habit for Peace of Mind 25:09

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.” -Marilyn Vos Savant Join your Modern Creative Woman retreat here: https://moderncreativewoman.com Special bonus for podcast listeners - reserve your spot in the retreat and as an added bonus, …

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120. Women in Community 21:53

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “If we're by ourselves, we come to feel crazy and alone. We need to make alternate families of small groups of women who support each other. Talk to each other regularly, can speak their truths and their experiences, and find they're not alone in them. And that other women have them too. It makes suc…

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119. Happy Birthday to My Mom 13:43

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Knowing what you don't want is just as important as knowing what you do want.” -My Mom It's my mom's birthday today and I thought I would share 12 of the truisms she taught me growing up and how many of them are backed by science. Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://…

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118. Let's Catch Up! 21:52

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! This episode is just you and me. I thought it would be a great time for us to catch up on what's happening and let you know what I've been up to. It will be a little bit of a different episode...rather than talking with you about art therapy and creativity, I hope to let you know me a little more. I'…

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117. Feasting with Your Eyes: Interview with Bebe Black Carminito 51:52

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! BEBE BLACK CARMINITO is a food stylist, recipe developer, content creator, cooking teacher and professional makeup artist. Her debut cookbook, The Curated Board: Inspired Platters & Spreads for Any Occasion, was published in September, 2024. Bebe co-hosts three global cookbook clubs. Her early forays…

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116. The Myth of Multi Tasking 16:34

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Leonardo da Vinci says time stays long enough for anyone who will use it. So many of the women I work with experience time anxiety. They are relating to thoughts about time in a really unhelpful way. They're using thoughts about what's happening in the past or the future to derail what's happening in…

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115. Art as a Neurological Product (part III) 14:29

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Making art is a biological process. This is the third episode in a series about the biology of making art, and the science that informs how and why we are creating. Today we're wrapping up this three part series on the biology and the science of why we're so compelled to make art, and why it feels so…

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114. Art as a Neurological Product (Part II) 20:04

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” Twyla Tharp This episode builds on last week's conversation (episode 113) about what happens in your brain when making art. And we're taking a deep dive into the neuroscience of the hormones that help us feel good and the role that creativity pl…

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113. Art as a Neurological Product (part I) 19:59

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "Art is magical, but it's not magic. It's a neurological product, and we can study this neurological product the same way that we study other complex processes, such as language." Dr. Charles Limb The next three episodes will be all about how your brain is changed using art, and how hormones play a r…

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112. Women in Leadership: Interview with Dr. Shilpa Reddy 1:02:42

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Dr. Reddy is currently the Mental Health Service Chief for the Veterans Administration Clinical Resource Hub in Visn 21, and that's a virtual mental health program that serves Nevada, California and the Pacific Islands. And she has been a tele mental health psychologist since 2016. She provided care …

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111. Expert or Someone Selling Snake Oil? 35:48

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! A person selling "snake oil" is trying to get your money with a promise of a cure of a variety of problems (business, money, emotional care, mental health, etc.). These cure-alls for various ailments lack any real medicinal properties (Although they might give you a little information that makes it s…

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110. Honor Your Foundations 26:19

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." This quote by Audre Lorde starts us off today. We're talking all about the philosophical foundations that support our lives, and today is all about your personal …

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109. Who's fault is this anyway? 25:33

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Our minds are a wonderful thing to have, and I want to remind you that your mind and your thoughts are not the boss of you. It's a function in our brain. It's a neurological biological phenomenon to have thoughts. Thoughts are not facts. They're just biological phenomena. Today, we're talking about h…

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108. Accepting Your Fate 27:14

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Welcome to Season Three of The Modern Creative Woman Podcast! "Acceptance is the bridge that connects us to genuine happiness and peace." - Thich Nhat Hanh Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter…

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107. Ten Reasons Why You Aren't Making Art 26:44

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! What if you took the time for things that truly nourish you and bring you joy? You might have a lot of reasons why you can't or won't partake in those activities that are nourishing your soul: being creative, connecting with friends, moving your body. This episode is my list of the top ten reasons wh…

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106. Foundations of your Life 26:39

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter https://moderncreativewoman.com/subscribe-to-the-creative-woman/ Connect with Dr. Amy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dramybackos/…

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105. Modern, Creative Communication 22:32

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "Every person has a responsibility to be a participant in this society and make it a better place for everybody, in whatever capacity they can." -Megan Rapinoe When was the last time you updated and strengthened your communication strategies? It is probably time! Support the show Explore the Modern C…

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105. BONUS Calm Breathing 14:02

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Enjoy this bonus episode for Mother's Day! A long exhale is key to calm. Grab a piece of paper and two markers in your favorite colors. You will "trace" your breath using the colors on the paper. Alternatively, you can do this exercise using your finger to trace your breath across the desk in front o…

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104. The Met Gala 31:10

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Luxury is a point of view. It is not what you pay, but what you make of yourself. I mean, a new dress doesn't get you anywhere. It's the life you're living in, the dress and the sort of life you had lived before and what you will do in it later.” -Diana Vreeland Support the show Explore the Modern C…

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103. Integrating your Boundaries, Somatic Therapy, Art for Pain 28:41

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “You can be a thousand different women. It is your choice which one you want to be. It's about freedom and sovereignty. Celebrate who you are. Say, this is my kingdom.” -Salma Hayek Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe…

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102. Five Boundaries Every Woman Needs 34:54

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. And this is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is ultimately far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” -Brené Brown 5 components of External Boundaries Physical Emotional Time and energy…

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101. Inner Boundaries 30:11

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter https://moderncreativewoman.com/subscribe-to-the-creative-woman/ Connect with Dr. Amy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dramybackos/…

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100. Healthy Boundaries 29:11

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcase of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the Valley of Change.” -Shannon L Adler Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe to the …

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99. Happiness! (Interview with Dr. Aymee Coget) 1:23:49

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Happiness is a human right.” -Dr. Aymee Coget This is a delightful interview with happiness expert, Dr. Aymee Coget. She has an impressive clientele of leaders around the world and a resume of multiple books (linked below). She is consultant to leading companies in technology, helping create sustain…

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98. Creating Yourself - the most fabulous art you can make 32:41

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Carl Jung Wondering how to become self actualized, individuated, and your unique you? This episode covers the most powerful of all the archetypes...it is the one you get to create. It is the Self archetype and we are talking about the ways…

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97. Your Most Important Balancing Act: Anima & Animus 27:26

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "To know how to choose a path with heart is to learn how to follow intuitive feeling. Logic can tell you superficially where a path might lead to, but it cannot judge whether your heart will be in it." -Jean Shinoda Bolden We are talking today about the intersection between creativity and human right…

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96. Archetypes of the Political Regime 33:09

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Open the doors to the world of the wild self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is the door. If you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much, you almost cannot bear it. That is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life …

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95. Values and your Vagus Nerve 36:00

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "We all start not knowing what to do." -Anne McKevitt. If you don't know what to do right now, it's okay, you can figure it out. Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter https://moderncreativewoma…

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94. Art Therapy & Social Justice (Interview with Mary Brigid) 1:14:22

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! How many people have you told that you love them today? Support the show Explore the Modern Creative Woman Community https://moderncreativewoman.com Free Goodies and Subscribe to the Monthly Newsletter https://moderncreativewoman.com/subscribe-to-the-creative-woman/ Connect with Dr. Amy on Instagram …

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93. Optimism Right Now 22:18

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its woman and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens." - Michelle Obama This episode is all about optimism and how to maintain an optimistic outlook and a feeling of hope, no matter what's happening around you. S…

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92. BONUS "I AM Meditation" 13:22

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Happy Valentine's Day my beautiful friends! This bonus meditation episode is my love letter to you. Trust me - these are thoughts you need! You can change your mood and perspective in less than 10 minutes using this powerful I am meditation. There is a few more minutes of music at the end in case you…

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91. The Savoir Faire Episode 24:53

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "To make an idea become a reality is a process that fascinates me. Otherwise it just stays an idea." Delphine Arnold This is an episode devoted to inspiring you to take action and to have Savoir Faire. Savoir faire gives us an important advantage in knowing what to do. Savoir faire is a French term f…

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90. How to Radically Transform the World 27:38

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world, and you have to do it all the time." - Angela Davis I have four ideas of things that would make the most sense for all of us to stop doing. And four things that would make sense for all of us to add. And here's what's really sp…

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89. Mandalas, Art for Self Care & Protest Art 17:06

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! I've been looking around for inspiration, in my own artwork and writing, and then looking to others to lend some hope and inspiration right now. And then I remembered that I could be giving some of that that I'm looking for and we can work to inspire each other. I imagine that many of you are looking…

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88. Pros and Cons of Defining Yourself 26:34

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! How do you define yourself? There are benefits to defining who you are...are there are significant drawbacks to hanging too tightly to these definitions of who we are. As always, all women welcome here! New Complimentary Resource Your Creative New Year Webinar! ✔ Stretch your creative muscles with ex…

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87. Slow is Smooth...and Smooth is Fast 21:40

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Join the excitement! Ready for lasting change and deeper meaning? Join the Live in Person Retreat! January 25 San Francisco register here! If you find you are in a hurry, it is time to slow down so you can go fast! This episode tells you how it can be done. Support the show Explore the Modern Creativ…

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86. Ten Ways Modern Creative Women Stay Inspired 19:56

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Ready for lasting change and deeper meaning? Join the Live in Person Retreat! January 25 San Francisco register here! "You can get excited about the future. The past won't mind." - Hillary Damiano This episode is all about making the future a point of interest and excitement. -bridging and bonding -a…

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85. Back to Basics: The Ever-Present Now 31:18

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Free New Year Webinar In Person New Year Retreat "Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels." - Ann Richards Because it's the beginning of the new year. I wanted to bring things back to basics and talk about present moment awareness. This is a con…

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84. Step into your Power and Purpose 17:00

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Self-care is how you take your power back.” -Layla Delia This episode is all about power, purpose, and how basic self care is necessary for a purposeful life. Art, meditation, being in nature, prayer, dance, and the ways that you feel in contact with yourself and your source can help your purpose so…

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83. The Neuroscience Behind our Decisions 21:13

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! “Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it, possibly without claiming it. She stands up for all women.” -Maya Angelou We have so many choices to make this time of year. Will we do the usual holiday traditions? Will we have a New Year's resolution? Will we feel good or guilty? Will we…

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82. How to DO More Things you REALLY Like 26:31

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! What can you do to enjoy the holidays a little bit more? The answer is incredibly simple. It didn't say it was easy. I said it's a simple answer. This episode is all about making contact with the present moment so that you can be in a state of mind to create your response in a way that is authentic a…

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81. Which do you prefer...Process or Product? (Holiday Edition) 28:56

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "The time to relax is when you don't have time for it." -Sidney Harris Ask any art therapist about process or product and you will probably catch an ear full! This episode is all about how to enjoy the process of the holidays without the emphasis being on the product - the days you celebrate or the g…

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80. If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family 20:59

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "If you think you're enlightened, Go spend a week with your family." This quote from Ram Dass is one of my favorite challenge questions this time of year, as we move into family and holiday seasons. 4 philosophies to feel good this holiday season! 1. be here now 2. psychological flexibility 3. beginn…

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79. Art as a Human Right 17:56

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! The United Nations recognizes the right to artistic experience as a fundamental cultural right, and it's in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They also acknowledge the importance of artistic expression for the human spirit to create democratic societies and vibrant cultures. Art and artistic…

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78. That family-political drama 23:57

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! "Breathing in I calm my body and mind. Breathing out I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment." This quote from Thich Nhat Hanh starts us off today as we talk about cultivating ease and how to navigate holiday time with family, where you might be struggling to have an al…

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77. Take it Easy on Yourself 29:27

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! I'm recording this on election night in the United States, and I don't know yet who will be the winner. Friends in the US and around the world are feeling the stress of this election. We are talking today about anticipatory anxiety. It is a feeling where uncomfortable feelings increase because we are…

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76. Time to let down your hair 22:29

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Ever have trouble relaxing? Yah, me too. It is time to let down your hair! Something is always born of excess. Great art was born of great terrors or great loneliness. Great inhibitions. Instabilities. And art always balances them. This quote from Anais Nin starts us off today as we're talking all ab…

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75. Your Healthy Creative Ambition (part 2) 20:12

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Feminist scholar, author, and activist, Bell Hooks gives us an incredible insight about women and agency. She says: "If any female feels she needs anything beyond herself to legitimate and validate her existence, she's already giving away her power to be self-defining. Giving away her agency." This q…

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74. Your Healthy Creative Ambition (part 1) 29:09

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Creative ambition must include your intention to act creatively on your values. If you've struggled with taking action on your values, this episode is for you. Have you ever wondered what your purpose on earth is? You are not alone. Philosophers, educators, theologians have been talking about and pon…

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73. Creativity to Self Actualize 24:20

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Ask me a question or let me know what you think! Creative Mindset includes a focus on creativity and innovation. It means exploring and examining your thoughts to see which ones you want to continue thinking and which ones are old, outdated, and weighing you down. Innovation is really focused on defusing from those old thoughts and choosing thought…