E51 ~ How To Trust Yourself When You Don't Know What's Next

Summary I'm leaving the place I live after almost twenty years, and it's happening sooner than I expected. This is where I became an artist, built my studio, and found my community. This week, I sat at the beach and cried with gratitude, and realized how much my relationship with myself has changed. I spent years looking outside myself for approval and reassurance. In this episode, I share how learning to stop judging my past helped me build the foundation I'm leaning on today. We talk about recognizing old patterns, asking for help, and creating opportunities while we're still figuring things out. I'm also bringing you into the beginnings of my farewell solo show and Finding Creative Sanctuaries, an exploration of how I want to live and create in different environments. If you're facing a change yourself, I hope this conversation helps you recognize what you already have to lean on and choose a next step that feels possible. Key Topics How I began building self-trust after years of seeking validation. What changed when I stopped using my past against myself. Why I see awareness as part of the creative process. How I'm asking my friends and community for support. Taking manageable steps without needing the whole future planned. My farewell show and the creative journey I'm working toward. Exploring how I want to live before deciding where I'll live next. About Decoding the Flow On Decoding the Flow, I explore the inner life of a creative person—and how we become capable of creating, holding, and expanding the work and life calling us forward. Through personal stories and honest conversations, I invite you to explore creativity, identity, self-trust, and the relationship you build with yourself. Together, we look at what it means to live from creation rather than reaction. About Me I'm Drica Lobo, a Brazilian-born artist, writer, mentor, and former television reporter. I've spent nearly twenty years building my life and creative practice in Hermosa Beach, California. Painting has taught me so much about how I approach life, and this podcast is where I share those discoveries with you, including the questions I'm still living through. You can explore my paintings, join my email list, and follow updates about the farewell show and what comes next at dricalobo.com. Instagram: @dricaloboart @decodingtheflow