Abby Anderson: Why Creative People Feel Everything So Deeply

Abby Anderson joins The Write Brain podcast for a raw, honest conversation about creativity, anxiety, control, and what it really means to be gifted.In this episode, Abby opens up about:Growing up feeling “too sensitive”Why creative people struggle with anxiety and self-doubtThe neuroscience behind right-brain dominanceHow control and perfectionism can turn into coping behaviorsHer experience navigating the music industry at 19Why artists often crash emotionally after showsTurning pain into purpose through songwritingLearning that nothing was “wrong” with her — her brain just works differentlyThis episode blends real-life vulnerability with brain science, offering language and understanding for creatives who’ve always felt deeply but never knew why.If you’re an artist, songwriter, or someone who’s ever thought “why am I like this?” — this conversation will make you feel seen.