18. From Corporate Chaos to Creative Calm with Amber Swanson

✨ You don’t need permission to create. You just need a pause. This week, Dr. Jenny sits down with Amber Swanson—a former corporate girlie turned radiant creative artist—for a real, raw convo about healing, burnout, grief, and the magic of slowing the hell down. Amber opens up about her journey from over-functioning and people-pleasing to painting, resting, and fully reclaiming her power. Whether you’re deep in your hustle era or dreaming of a softer life, this episode is your sign to breathe, express, and make your life your masterpiece. Let this one feel like a warm exhale. KEY MOMENTS: 01:49 – Amber’s raw journey through grief, burnout & a total life pivot 03:53 – How creativity became her unexpected healing path 11:03 – Ditching perfectionism & letting self-expression lead 30:33 – Walking away from the corporate grind & into her truth 42:29 – Pleasure, presence, & the power of slowing down ABOUT AMBER Amber Swanson is a corporate dropout, artist, cat mom, and overall creative badass. Her work explores themes of slowing down, healing through grief, intentional living, and anti-capitalism—all in pursuit of a more artful, meaningful life. Book Referenced: “Burnout” Emily & Amelia Nagoski RETREAT WAITLIST 🌴 ⁠https://www.docjenbnd.com/feral-femme-waitlist ⁠ RESOURCES: 👀 Breathwork Info STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: @docjenb_nd CONNECT WITH AMBER: Instagram: @amberswanson_art SUPPORT ‘THE JUICY TRUTH WITH DR. JENNY”: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share with a friend or to your IG stories & follow along on instagram @docjenb_nd for updates & empowering content.