Encore: The Creative Cure for Writers: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Memoir and Embracing Your Creativity with Jacob Nordby

Send us Fan MailDo you struggle to see yourself as creative? Or have you ever wondered where your creativity comes from, and how to maximize it? This week, I’m joined by Jacob Nordby, founder of A Writing Room Collective and author of Blessed are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives, and The Creative Cure, a powerful guide to reconnecting with your creative self. In this week’s episode, Jacob and I dive deep into the healing power of creativity, trauma, and the inner wisdom we all carry within us. Grab your pen, open your heart, and join us as we discuss how to nurture your creative intuition, overcome the obstacles of comparison and fear, and how creativity can be the bridge back to feeling truly alive.Episode HighlightsThe Authentic Work of CreativityThe Trifecta of Rejection, Trauma, and SocializationPolyvagal Theory and the Creative ProcessThe Role of Intuition in CreativityConnecting with Your Body’s WisdomRecovering Our Connection to Our True NatureResources Mentioned During this Episode:www.creativecurebook.comwww.creativeselfjournal.comThe ACES TestPolyvagal Theory and the Ventral Vagal StateThe Seven ChakrasHuman DesignWriting Rituals with Natalie BusterWriting Down Your Soul by Janet ConnerSeeking Wisdom by Julia CameronJacob Nordby is a co-founder of A Writing Room Collective, Heal + Create, The Institute for Creative Living Foundation 501(c)3,  and the author of several books, including Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives and The Creative Cure. He previously worked as the marketing director for a traditional publishing house and oversaw the launch of many bestselling books. A working author and creative guide, he has a passion for helping writers solve their challenges and enjoy the satisfaction of sharing their work with the world.Connect with Jacob:Website: https://www.jacobnordby.com/The Creative Cure book page: www.creativecurebook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacobnordby/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobnordby/Creative Self Journal Gift: https://www.jacobnordby.com/creative-self-journal-gift/Building Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production