You ARE Creative: Breaking Through Blocks with Music, Poetry, and Mindfulness with Jenny Leigh Hodgins

Think you're not creative? That belief is the only thing standing between you and your authentic voice. In this transformative conversation, creative empowerment coach Jenny Leigh Hodgins dismantles the myth that creativity is reserved for the "talented few" and reveals how anyone can tap into their innate creative power—even if you haven't made art since childhood.Discover the surprising connection between Buddhist mindfulness practices and creative flow, learn why setting creative boundaries actually unleashes more freedom, and find out how a simple "make it stupid" strategy can bypass your harshest critic. Whether you're dealing with perfectionism, procrastination, or creative burnout, this episode offers practical tools to reset your creative energy and reconnect with your authentic expression.In this episode you'll learn:🎨 Why everyone has access to creativity (and what's really blocking yours)🧠 The "balloon technique" and other powerful strategies for silencing your inner critic🎯 How to find your creative intent—even when working on someone else's project✨ The three-pillar framework for resetting creative energy and maintaining flow⏰ Why just 5-10 minutes of daily creative practice can rewire your brain🎭 The "make it stupid" approach that helps you let go of ego and expectations🔄 How to turn creative blocks into breakthroughs using curiosity over judgment🌱 Research-backed practices that professional creators use to boost creativity🧘 How Buddhist principles of self-compassion enhance artistic expression🎵 Why focusing on creative process (not outcome) unlocks authentic workWhether you're a recovering perfectionist, a burned-out professional, or someone who "doesn't have a creative bone in their body," this episode will shift your perspective on what creativity means and show you how to access it right now.Episode ResourcesEpisode Transcript, Resources & Conversation: https://www.whiterobinwellness.com/podcast/break-through-creative-blocks-with-mindfulness-musicMeet Your GuestJenny Leigh Hodgins is a creative empowerment coach, musician, and author who helps people rebuild trust in their authentic voice and integrate artistic self-expression into daily life for personal growth and wellness. Drawing on over 30 years of experience and her SGI Buddhist practice, she guides clients to transform obstacles into growth, cultivate resilience, and sustain joyful creative flow amid life's demands.Find Jenny:Website: https://YourCreativeChord.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyleighhodginsFacebook https://www.facebook.com/YourCreativeChordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourcreativechordInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativechordAbout Your HostJennifer Robin is a wellness researcher and Certified Canfield Trainer authorized to teach The Success Principles. She combines personal development coaching with energy and emotional wellness practices—including EFT Tapping, Reiki, and Qi Gong—to help you build resilience, clarity, and lasting change.Find Jennifer:Website: https://whiterobinwellness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchaseokeefe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiterobinwell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRobinWell/Ready to Transform Your Life?Join Jennifer Robin in the Balanced Life Warrior course to reclaim balance, clarity, and joy. Release overwhelm, build emotional resilience that lasts, and reach your goals from a place of strength instead of stress.Learn more: https://balancedlifewarrior.comAbout OM WOW PodcastReal conversations. Bite-sized wisdom. Fresh perspectives on living a meaningful, well life. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Sunday. Subscribe now and join us as we explore topics that uplift your mind, body, and soul.​​Love the show? Leave us a rating and review—it helps other seekers find us.All links & resources: omwowpod.comDisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological condition. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. Guest views and opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or show. This content may contain affiliate links.© 2025 Glikstorm LLC