Doing Everything Right, Still Feeling Lost (EP 134)

You can do everything you’re supposed to do and still feel like something is missing. I sat down with Elke Scholz, a registered psychotherapist, expressive arts educator, and author, expecting to talk about anxiety and running on empty. Instead, we got into the story behind her work: a difficult home life, feeling out of place in school, and the creative classes she credits with saving her life as a teenager. Elke’s path took her from calligraphy and teaching art to writing a book and eventually going back to school, even while money was tight and anxiety came along for the ride. What stayed with me was this: sometimes the next step isn’t trying harder. It’s paying attention to how you actually feel and what you’ve been missing. === Chapters 00:16 Meet Elke Scholz: Psychotherapy, Creativity and Mental Health 01:45 Finding Hope Through Drama and Creative Writing 05:07 Teenage Depression and Feeling Different 09:07 How Calligraphy Led to Teaching Art 12:30 Connecting Creativity, Empathy and Psychotherapy 17:46 Financial Struggles and a Life-Changing Workshop 23:06 Challenging the Belief That You’re Not Creative 26:21 Depression, Purpose and Investing in Yourself 30:39 Managing Anxiety While Going Back to School 34:10 Emotional Awareness: Paying Attention Instead of Trying Harder === Guest: Elke Scholz, Elke Scholz, Registered Psychotherapist / Expressive Arts Consultant Website: https://elkescholz.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elkescholztherapist === Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps Loving Your Life: https://link.amazon/B0085DABT Anxiety Warrior - Volume 1: https://link.amazon/B0iYMqHft Anxiety Warrior - Volume 2: https://link.amazon/B09xSUBRZ Elke Scholz’s resources page: https://elkescholz.com/resources === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item Item Title: Healthy Eating Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/healthy-eating-VNN4M4P Author Username: CrazyTunes Licensee: Marvin Bee Registered Project Name: Unhealthy Podcast License Date: January 3rd, 2026 Item License Code: XPFS6HD54W === About the Unhealthy Podcast Hosted by Marvin Bee (Uncle Marv), the Unhealthy Podcast dives into real conversations about health, wellness, and everyday habits that impact how we live, work, and age. From nutrition myths to stress management and tech-life balance, Uncle Marv brings humor, insight, and honesty to every episode. Visit our website: https://www.unhealthypodcast.com/ Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamunclemarv Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinbee/ Follow and Subscribe: Stay updated with new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Join the conversation about real-life health, fitness, and personal growth from the lens of an everyday guy striving to be healthier. Disclaimer Health information in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Guest experiences and interpretations of genetic, epigenetic, and biological-age testing should not be treated as a diagnosis or an individualized treatment plan. Consult qualified healthcare professionals about personal medical concerns, screening, testing, medications, and changes to your care.