Courage, Creativity & Answering the Call of Your Soul with Brittany Eastman (B.J. Wilde Writes)

Courage, Creativity & Answering the Call of Your Soul with Brittany Eastman (B.J. Wilde Writes)In this deeply expansive and soul-stirring conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Britt — writer, mother of three, creative visionary, and the voice behind B.J. Wilde Writes.This episode is a powerful exploration of courage, creativity, and what it truly means to honour the call of your heart — even when it makes no logical sense.Britt shares her journey of walking away from a successful, established coaching business to pursue her creative calling: writing her Song of Stars romantasy trilogy. We dive into the reality of that decision: the fear, the uncertainty, the identity shifts — and the profound self-trust required to bring a creative vision to life.Together, we explore creativity not as something to force or manufacture, but as a living, intelligent force that wants to move through us, if we’re willing to listen.This conversation is an invitation to stop outsourcing your truth, to trust your inner voice, and to create a life (and body of work) that is deeply, unapologetically your own.It is grounding. It is activating. It is liberating.In This Episode, We Explore:The courage to answer your soul’s calling, and the real cost of not doing soWalking away from stability to pursue a creative dreamWhy fear is not a stop sign, but a signal for expansionCreativity as a channel vs. something we force or manufactureThe importance of trusting your unique creative processDiscovering your “energetic trademark” your authentic creative fingerprintCreating from internal truth vs. external validation or expectationThe dangers of overconsumption and the importance of protecting your creative channelHow to discern between aligned ideas and forced creationsThe power of pausing. And why creativity requires space, not pressureBuilding unwavering self-trust through daily action and devotion to your craftThe balance of Yin (surrender, receptivity) and Yang (discipline, structure) in creativityWhy action creates momentum — not the other way aroundUnderstanding your unique creative archetype (Gardener vs Architect)The role of play, imagination, and beauty in healing the nervous systemWhy art and fiction are not indulgent, but essential medicineThe “load vs unload” theory, and how modern life blocks creativityReconnecting to your body, feelings, and emotional depth through artLetting go of the status quo to live a life that is truly alignedKey Takeaways:✔ The opposite of depression isn’t joy — it’s expression✔ Your creativity is your life force — suppressing it comes at a cost✔ Fear often means you’re doing something meaningful✔ You don’t find your voice — you uncover it by honouring what moves through you✔ Overconsumption blocks creation — space is required for clarity✔ Discipline builds self-trust, confidence, and identity✔ Alignment is not always comfortable — but it is always truthful✔ Beauty, art, and imagination are essential for emotional and nervous system health✔ Purpose is not what you do — it’s the energy you bring to what you do✔ Momentum is created through action, not motivationTopics Discussed:Courage & creative risk-takingLeaving a successful career to follow a callingCreative identity & self-expressionNervous system regulation through art & beautyDiscipline, self-leadership & consistencyOvercoming fear, doubt & resistanceFeminine (yin) & masculine (yang) dynamics in creationBurnout, overconsumption & creative blocksThe healing power of fiction & storytellingLiving in alignment vs. following societal expectationsIf This Episode Speaks To You…If you’ve been feeling the pull toward something more…If there’s a creative idea, vision, or desire that won’t leave you alone…If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, overconsuming, or waiting for the “right time”…This is your reminder:Your calling isn’t random.Your voice isn’t accidental.And your creativity isn’t optional — it’s essential.This conversation is your invitation to trust it.To honour it.And to act on it.Because this one precious life isn’t meant to be lived on autopilot.It’s meant to be created.About Britt (B.J. Wilde Writes)Britt is a writer, creative coach, and storyteller devoted to helping women reconnect with their voice, their creativity, and their truth.She is the author of the Song of Stars romantasy series, including:Book #1: The Sky Called Her HomeBook #2: The Darkness Remembered Her Name Book #3: The Stars Kissed Her Feet (Coming out June 2026)Through her work, she invites us back into imagination, beauty, emotional depth, and the kind of storytelling that awakens something within.Check out her amazing books here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0G33MNPQW?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkinConnect with Britt:Website: https://www.bjwildewrites.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjwildewrites/Loved this episode?Subscribe to The Thrive with Katie ShowLeave a review to help more women discover this workShare this episode with someone who’s ready to honour their creative callingA Final Reflection:Creativity is not something you chase.It’s something you allow.Courage is not the absence of fear.It’s devotion in the presence of it.And the life you’re meant to live…Requires you to say yes — before you feel ready.I’m so honoured you’re here.Katie x