EP15: When Creativity Becomes a Way to Heal Yourself

In this episode of Mindtea, Issie sits down with her best friend Kina for an intimate conversation on creativity as a path to healing, self-compassion, and authenticity.Together, they explore how creativity often becomes entangled with pressure, perfectionism, and external expectations, and what shifts when we allow it to be a space for expression rather than performance. We cover:How external pressure shapes our relationship with creativityWhy creativity isn’t about talent, but about expressionThe role of self-compassion in the creative processKina is a Youtuber and all-round creative who trained at Central Saint Martins. Her channel documents her journey with artistry, intuition, and healing. Through her lived experience, she explores creativity as a form of self-expression, emotional processing, and reconnection to the self.Connect with Kina:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekinaissa/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kinaissariya/shortsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinaissariyaConnect with me:Website: https://www.mindfullyissie.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/issie-wan-0aa27516b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyissie/Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mindfullyissie