EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 25 MIN
Stop Waiting to Be Picked. The Psychology of Choosing Yourself First
from Your Creative Mind · host Izolda Trakhtenberg
Every creative entrepreneur who's ever felt guilty taking a day off needs to hear this one specific mindset shift before summer starts. What does it really mean to choose yourself when the world keeps waiting to choose you first? In this raw, soul-searching episode, host Izolda Trakhtenberg pulls back the curtain on the psychological trap that snares so many creative entrepreneurs — the addiction to being chosen. Through her personal experience navigating an uncertain teaching position, two powerful Broadway shows, and the morning meditation practice shifting her mindset, Izolda shares why choosing yourself first is the most radical act a working creative can take. You'll walk away with a concrete mantra practice for building creative confidence, plus fresh insights on setting boundaries, releasing guilt around rest, and owning your creative business with clarity. Because the most successful creatives don't wait for permission — they decide. 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 Get your revelation for 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
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When the world keeps making you feel like an afterthought, the most radical thing you can do is choose yourself first. In this episode, Izolda gets radically honest about the psychology of being chosen, the guilt loop that traps creative entrepreneurs, and the simple three-word morning mantra that can start shifting everything. Plus, two powerful Broadway shows that will change the way you think about your creative voice, your boundaries, and where you truly belong.
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