Breaking Through Creative Blocks with Music, Poetry & Mindfulness | Jenny Leigh Hodgins | Ep 31

Think you're not creative? That belief is the only thing standing between you and your authentic voice. Let's dismantle the myth that creativity is reserved for the "talented few" and how anyone can tap into their innate creative power.In this episode you'll learn:Strategies to silence your inner criticWhy just 5-10 minutes of daily creative practice can rewire your brainThe "make it stupid" approach that helps you let go of ego and expectationsResearch-backed practices to boost creativityHow Buddhist principles of self-compassion enhance artistic expressionWhy 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 ResourcesShow Notes, Transcript & Conversation: omwowpod.com/31Free tapping, breathwork & emotional resilience tools: askjenniferrobin.com/resourcesMeet 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.Connect with Jenny: Website | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube | InstagramAbout Your HostAfter years of searching for answers, including literally googling "how to be happy,” Jennifer Robin O’Keefe discovered why mainstream self-help doesn’t work for everyone. She learned the hard way that most struggles aren't a willpower problem, they're rooted in subconscious beliefs, childhood experiences, and nervous system responses that traditional self-help often overlooks. That search led her to become an EFT Practitioner and Journalist. Jennifer Robin continues to explore the deeper layers of emotional wellness, personal growth, and self-discovery. Through research, personal practice, and conversations with leading experts, she helps listeners better understand themselves and create emotional wellness on their own terms.Come say hi: askjenniferrobin.com/connectGently UntangledGently Untangled is Jennifer Robin's free space to shift the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck, untwist your nervous system, and create emotional wellness on your own terms. It's calm inner work: journaling, EFT tapping, breathwork, and conversation, just a quiet email away. Joining is free, with scholarships available for the expanded version, because this kind of support shouldn't be exclusive. Find it at gentlyuntangled.com.About Om WOWOm WOW is a self-help podcast for people on a healing journey, including those carrying the invisible weight of past trauma. We explore emotional wellness, inner child work, personal growth, EFT tapping, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Through personal stories, practical tools, and conversations with leading experts, each episode helps you understand the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Join me on this journey toward more peace, joy, clarity, and authenticity in our lives.Resources, show notes, and transcripts: omwowpod.comHang out between episodes on social: omwowpod.com/socialSupport the ShowBeyond listening, one way to support this podcast is through my Media Studio. That’s where I help podcasters and authors in the wellness, self-help, and spirituality space sound as good as their message deserves with professional audio/video editing and voiceover/narration support. If you know a podcaster who needs an editor, or an author who needs a narrator, send them my way: askjenniferrobin.com/studio. It's one of the best ways to support what I do here. Thank you!Things I RecommendMy favorite books, tools & wellness resources: omwowpod.com/shopDisclaimerThis content is for informational purposes only and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological mental health disorder. Consult with your healthcare provider for medical problems and before making changes to your physical activity, eating habits, supplements, or wellness strategies. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, the show, its advertisers or partners. This content may contain affiliate links, which means we might receive a commission if you make a purchase using those links.© 2025 Glikstorm LLC