Not My Circus, Not My Clowns: A Creative Burnout Wake-Up Call

A memorable lesson in setting boundaries, reclaiming artistic focus, and stopping the cycle of overfunctioning in creative leadership roles. What happens when the creative work you love starts feeling like one more obligation on an already overloaded list? In this episode of the Your Creative Mind podcast, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares a candid story about burnout, leadership, overcommitment, and the surprising power of stepping back. If you’re a writer, actor, musician, or creative entrepreneur who struggles with people-pleasing, creative exhaustion, or balancing artistic goals with daily responsibilities, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. You’ll hear practical mindset shifts for protecting your creative energy, setting healthier boundaries, prioritizing self-care without guilt, and reclaiming time for the art that matters most to you. A thoughtful, encouraging episode for creatives who are tired of carrying everyone else’s circus.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link