Your Creativity Isn't Dead...Here's How to Revive It w/ Laurie Shiers

In a world that worships productivity, we've traded our inner spark for efficiency and completely lost the creativity that's vital to flow. For many of us, this disconnection with our creativity goes back to childhood. This is where we were taught not to be weird. Where we were trained to do things in one specific way, and forced to correct ourselves when we didn't. For years, we've heard negative things that have shaped how we feel about our creativity, so no wonder we've suppressed it. But without play, coloring outside the lines, and trusting the parts of ourselves that don't "make sense," we're cut off from something important. When we begin listening to that inner nudge, just for 10 minutes a day, something extraordinary starts to happen. We come alive, playfulness begins to emerge, and our inner landscape will match our outer expression. If our creativity has been boxed in for ages, how do we find it again? How do we venture from our zone of excellence into our zone of genius? In this episode, we're joined by Laurie Shiers, a lifelong writer and creativity coach who once thrived in the fast-paced world of advertising, but eventually realized she was living someone else's version of success. We talk about the systems that trained us to shut creativity down, and how to let our creativity become our leader, especially in moments of grief, transition, or reinvention. Things You'll Learn In This Episode  -The zone of genius vs. the trap of excellence Are you succeeding at something that no longer lights you up? How can you tell if you're in your true genius, or just doing what you're good at? -Creativity as a relationship Creativity is the old friend you abandoned. How do you repair that bond and make space for joyful expression again? -The healing power of play How does play help us process pain? And why is creativity often the most honest response to grief, loss, or emotional stuckness? -Permission to color outside the lines Why do we fear being "too much"? And what changes when we stop trying to be acceptable and start being fully ourselves?   Guest Bio Laurie Shiers is a creativity coach, a believer in the power of play, and someone who knows firsthand how transformative a blank page—or a fresh start—can be. After spending 15+ years in advertising as a copywriter and creative lead, Laurie felt burned out, disconnected from herself, and knew it was time to make a change. So, she did what she hadn't done in years: she returned to the sandbox. She played and wrote. She made potions and paintings. Not for work or for anyone else; just for joy. Through that process, Laurie rediscovered that creativity isn't just about making something beautiful; it's a tool for transformation, a way to shift perspective, and a path back to ourselves. A new focus was born. Today, as an ICF-credentialed Professional Certified Coach with a degree in human development, Laurie helps others reconnect with their intuition and desires to unlock new possibilities in their lives and careers. Through expressive arts including writing, painting, and embodiment practices, she guides artists, entrepreneurs, and those in recovery to get out of their heads, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and tap into what matters most. Laurie is the co-author of the bestselling book Mindset Mondays with DTK, the creator of Creative Block, and the maker of a series of guided journals designed to make self-discovery both playful and actionable. When she's not coaching, you'll find her writing poetry, making a mess in her art studio, or uncovering new ways to transform "what if?" into "why not?." Visit https://www.laurieshiers.com/ to learn more.    About Your Hosts Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving with over 40 years of experience. Known internationally as a presenter and seminar leader, she focuses on authenticity, responsibility, and appreciation in conscious living. She co-authored 12 books, including best-sellers Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, and she has appeared on over 500 radio and TV programs. Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has worked with thousands of individuals and teams globally. With a focus on helping people live fully expressed lives, she guides clients and facilitates group sessions to remove obstacles and design meaningful lives. Sophie has developed unique methods, mindset shifts, and healing modalities to create lasting change.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so the show reaches more people!