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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 29 MIN

#15 - Is it really shiny object syndrome?

from Shapeshifter · host Caro Gomez

What if the things we call distractions are actually invitations? In this episode of Shapeshifter, I dive into the age-old struggle of multi-passionate creatives: how do we know if we’re experiencing “shiny object syndrome” or if we’re being called toward a curiosity worth pursuing?Join me as I explore:Reframing Shiny Object Syndrome: Why this term might be demeaning to your creative spirit and how to see it differently.Following Your Curiosity: How to tell when an idea is just a passing thought orsomething meant to be integrated into your world.The Power of Creative Satellites: Understanding how new passions can add depth and richness to your work rather than distract from it.Trusting Your Creative Evolution: Why it’s okay to change direction, step away, or explore multiple passions without feeling like you’re “quitting.”Building a Legacy on Your Terms: Honoring the many facets of who you are and allowing all of them to coexist in your creative journey.Let go of the guilt and embrace the magic of your many passions. Tune in to Episode 15 of Shapeshifter and give yourself permission to create on your own terms.Exciting news, the first DREAMSCAPE aka the coolest cacao gathering you’ve ever been too, with cacao made by yours truly is on February 22nd in North London. We’ve got a few spaces still left, don’t leave until the last minute ;)BOOK HEREThere’s more. If you want to connect and start building a relationship with yourancestors in a way that feels playful and will totally transform the way you dolife come and join the waitlist for Ancestral Awakening here Get your Mayan horoscope sign hereBe the first to know when the Joy Witch's Cacao from El Salvador lands!✨ Want more inspiration? Follow me on Instagram @carogomez_joywitch for deeper conversations on unconventional thinking, creativity, and spirituality!Spread the joy! Did this episode leave you feeling empowered or inspired? Help others find the same magic by leaving a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback is like fuel for the show, and it helps others discover the power within themselves.

What if the things we call distractions are actually invitations? In this episode of Shapeshifter, I dive into the age-old struggle of multi-passionate creatives: how do we know if we’re experiencing “shiny object syndrome” or if we’re being called toward a curiosity worth pursuing? Join me as I explore: Reframing Shiny Object Syndrome: Why this term might be demeaning to your creative spirit and how to see it differently.Following Your Curiosity: How to tell when an idea is just a passing ...

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