The Everyday Creative

We all know strength training is important. It supports your bones, metabolism, brain, longevity, and even your confidence. And yet, actually starting can feel weirdly intimidating. If you haven’t started yet, it doesn’t mean you’re lazy. It doesn’t mean you don’t care about your health. It usually just means you’re missing one foundational layer: Overcoming resistance. In this episode, Emily and Evie break down how to move from knowing strength training matters to actually doing it — without overwhelm, burnout, or gym-timidation. This isn’t a technical “how to lift weights” walkthrough. It’s a mindset + strategy episode designed to help you build a sustainable strength practice.   Episode Highlights: Why commitment comes before confidence Why resistance is normal (and what it’s actually telling you) How to design your environment to reduce friction How to start strength training without overcomplicating it A simple beginner progression plan Common mistakes that derail momentum And FAQs   Helpful Links: Nerd Fitness Beginner Bodyweight Workout   Quick Win: Make a commitment to strength training and decide on your training environment.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 65: A Beginner’s Guide to Strength Training   Ready for More: Get your free assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health And if you’re ready to take the next step: 5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Change is one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of being human. We’re taught how to earn degrees, build careers, and achieve goals… but no one teaches us how to change. And when life forces change upon us, whether through health challenges, loss of freedom, burnout, or simply outgrowing who we used to be, we’re often left overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore why change feels so hard (even when we want it) and introduce a simple but powerful framework to help you build an internal foundation for lasting evolution. This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level habits. It’s about real change — the kind that actually sticks.   Episode Highlights: Why clarity is often the biggest missing piece in change The myth of overnight transformation Why changing your external circumstances rarely solves the root issue How fear, avoidance, and busyness quietly block growth Why traditional behavior-change tactics (shame, guilt, fear) don’t create lasting results How to create an internal environment that supports sustainable change   Quick Win: Start with Commitment. Ask yourself: What will be different in my life if I create the change I want? Why is that important to me? Then choose one small, simple creative act you can commit to daily — something realistic enough to do even on your hardest days. Small and consistent beats intense and unsustainable.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 58: Ingredients for Change   Ready for More: Get your free assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health And if you’re ready to take the next step: 5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

We’ve all told ourselves, “Just one more episode,” or scrolled TikTok until our eyes burn—only to wake up exhausted the next day. In this episode, Emily and Evie unpack why sleep is essential for brain health and how to improve your rest without a “perfect” bedtime routine. They share a simple, practical framework — Good Enough → Upgrade → Optimal — to help you identify small, realistic changes that actually work for your life.   Episode Highlights: Why sleep is crucial for brain health What happens during different sleep stages How to build consistency and “good enough” routines Common barriers: bedtime procrastination, phone use, anxiety Small, science-backed sleep upgrades that make a big impact   Quick Win: Pick one small shift you can make tonight: Set a bedtime alarm Dim the lights after sunset Move your phone across the room Start where you are — build from there.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 63: Getting “Good Enough” Sleep   Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Explore a refreshing perspective on mental health — not about fixing what’s broken, but about creating a life where you can thrive. Drawing from art therapy, positive psychology, and neuroscience, Evie and Emily introduce six core pillars of mental well-being. Through personal stories, clinical insights, and actionable steps, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate framework for cultivating everyday mental wellness. Episode Highlights: Rethinking Mental Health Creativity as Foundation Silence as Self-Discovery True connection begins with yourself  Learning to bring your mind and body back to balance  Contribution as purpose  Progress as small wins and steps forward    Helpful Links: Episode 61: Foundations of Brain Health   Quick Win: This week, pick one small action for each pillar: Creativity: Doodle for five minutes. Silence: Take two minutes of quiet before bed. Connection: Text a friend or journal about your own needs. Self-Regulation: Try a quick breathing exercise. Contribution: Share something you’ve made with someone else. Progress: Write down one thing you’re proud of today.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 62: Pillars of Mental Health   Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠  

Your brain is the control center of your life — but most of us treat it worse than our phone battery. When it hits 2%, we grab another coffee instead of recharging. In this episode, Emily and Evie explore the six foundational pillars of brain health — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, social connection, and creativity — and how they work together like the legs of a sturdy table. When one wobbles, the whole system falters. You’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to support your brain, from rethinking your relationship with food to weaving creativity into your daily life.   Episode Highlights: The 6 Pillars of Brain Health Nutrition as brain fuel Movement for your mind Sleep as your brain’s housekeeping shift Stress: the silent drain The social connection factor Creativity as brain training   Helpful Links: Episode 35: Social Environment & Mental Health Episode 38: Movement & Creativity Episode 40: How to Build Social Connections   Quick Win: This week, pick one small, doable action - or one thing that sounds fun - and begin there.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 61: Foundations of Brain Health   Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

In this episode, Evie and Emily explore how creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s essential for everyone’s mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. They discuss how everyday acts of creativity boost your mood, build self-trust, sharpen your mind, improve your relationships, and support overall mental health. Drawing from Evie’s work as an art therapist and personal stories, they show that creativity truly is medicine for your mind, body, and soul. Episode Highlights: Creativity improves mood Creativity builds confidence and self-trust Creativity sharpens your brain Creativity deepens connection Creativity supports mental health Quick Win: This week, pick one small creative act—sing in the shower, doodle, try a new recipe, or rearrange a space in your home. Notice how you feel afterward. That’s your brain thanking you.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 60: Benefits of Creativity   Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

What if the endless quest to shrink your body, hit your step count, or “get motivated” has been pulling your focus in the wrong direction? This episode reframes health and wellness through the lens of brain health — the operating system that powers everything from your energy and mood to your creativity and resilience. Learn why brain health is the missing piece in women’s wellness and how simple daily shifts can help you feel focused, grounded, and strong again. Episode Highlights: Why brain health isn’t just one pillar of wellness  The three biggest misconceptions keeping women stuck The five areas where modern women are chronically undernourished The “filter question” inspired by the British rowing team: Why brain health is especially critical for women — as both patients and caretakers. How improving your brain health naturally uplifts your mood, focus, energy, and confidence. Quick Win: Start asking yourself: Will this support my brain?   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 59: Why You Should Care About Brain Health   Ready for more? Get your free assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

What if creativity isn’t about talent at all—but about connection? Connection to yourself, your body, and your life. In this episode, Evie and Emily unpack what creativity really is, why it matters, and how you can start using it as a daily practice for connection and healing. They share The Everyday Creative Method—a simple yet powerful framework for bringing conscious creativity into your life. Episode Highlights: Creativity isn’t about talent or art—it’s about connection, expression, and problem-solving. Creativity can be a tool for self-discovery, integration, and healing. The three pillars of creativity: Mindset, Process, and Practice. The Everyday Creative Method Small, consistent acts of creativity can shift everything. Quick Win: End your day by reflecting—write one word or phrase that captures how you felt or what you learned today.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 58: What is Creativity?   Ready for more? Get your free Assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it! Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

As the year comes to a close, Emily and Evie explore what it really means to gain clarity — not through resolutions or rigid goal-setting, but through self-awareness, reflection, and intention. They unpack common blocks that cloud clarity (like fear, busyness, and self-neglect), share personal stories about regaining focus, and offer simple “clarity resets” you can use to realign with what matters most. It’s time to reflect on your year, recognize patterns that no longer serve you, and step into 2026 with a renewed sense of calm and confidence. Episode Highlights: What is clarity? Common blocks to clarity Quick clarity resets Looking back & forward Quick Win: Take the Clarity Compass Assessment to identify your clarity block and discover your next action step.   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 57: Clarity in the New Year   Ready for More: Get your free assessment: The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!   Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Imagine walking into the doctor’s office with a list of symptoms and walking out with a prescription for an art class. This week, we dive into the world of social prescribing — a healthcare model that treats people, not just symptoms. Evie and Emily explore how non-clinical, community-based prescriptions are transforming lives worldwide. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a policymaker, or just someone looking for more joy and meaning in your life, this one’s for you. Episode Highlights: What social prescribing is and how it works The UK’s journey from grassroots to national policy Barriers to social prescribing in the U.S. and how they’re being addressed Programs making a difference: CultureRx, Art Pharmacy, Walk With a Doc, NatureRx, and Unite Us How to write your own social prescription (yes, really!) Advocacy tips for making social prescribing a bigger deal in your community Helpful Links: The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz Tiny Experiments by Ann-Laure Le Cunff  CultureRx tech platform  Arts of Prescription Field Guide Social Prescribing USA For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 56: Social Prescribing   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever feel like your brain is juggling 47 flaming to-do lists while someone shouts reminders in your ear? Yeah… us too. In this episode, Evie and Emily get real about overwhelm—what it looks like, why it happens, and what we can actually do to stop drowning in it. From cognitive overload to creative recovery, this is your toolkit for reclaiming clarity.   Episode Highlights: The science of stress: cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms Common overwhelm triggers (think: family, work, time, trauma) A guided cognitive exercise to categorize and budget your emotional/mental energy Grounding techniques & mindfulness practices Creative expression (like art-making!) as a tool to reduce stress Helpful Links: StressMart Tool - a guided cognitive exercise to manage overwhelm Insight Timer For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 55: Managing Overwhelm   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

You’ve heard insulin is about blood sugar. Cool. But what if we told you it’s also steering your mood, memory, and hunger—and might even have something to do with Alzheimer’s? In this brain-boosting episode, Evie and Emily crack open the insulin-black-box to show it’s way more than just a diabetes hormone. From food to memory, fat to focus—we’re connecting the dots. Episode Highlights: What insulin actually is—and why it’s more than just about sugar How insulin resistance develops and why it's not always caught early The brain-insulin connection The surprising link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s How insulin impacts cortisol, stress, and fat storage Inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin: The trio behind many mental health issues Lifestyle interventions to improve insulin sensitivity Helpful Links: Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind – Dr. Georgia Ede Brain Energy – Dr. Chris Palmer For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 54: Insulin & The Brain   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Welcome to the shadowy side of creative genius! In this thought-provoking episode, Evie and Emily chat about the lesser-discussed dark side of creativity — where intention, energy, and expression collide. Creativity isn’t always sunshine and inspiration. Sometimes it’s manipulation, destruction, and ego in disguise. Buckle up, because we’re exploring it all — from narcissistic inventors to weaponized bees.   Episode Highlights: The definition of negative creativity and why it's not always “bad” Why you are what you create — and what that says about your inner energy A breakdown of four negative energy drivers  The concept of unintentional negative creativity — when well-meant ideas go wrong Reflections on creative responsibility and how to harness your energy positively For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 53: The Dark Side of Creativity   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections Check out our free guides: Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show. Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever find yourself packing activities like snacks because the thought of being bored literally terrifies you? You're not alone! In this episode, Evie and Emily explore humanity's complicated relationship with boredom.  Discover how interesting the topic of boredom can be as they unpack why some cultures have mastered the art of doing nothing and reveal how boredom might actually be the secret sauce behind your next creative breakthrough. Plus, discover the difference between "I'm bored" and "I'm having an existential crisis about the meaning of life."    Episode Highlights: Understanding boredom: What it is and how it works Negative consequences of boredom Benefits of boredom Boredom: Embrace or prevent? Actionable steps to embrace and prevent boredom   Helpful Links: Boredom Proneness Scale Boredom Susceptibility Scale/Sensation Seeking Scale   The Four Q’s Question: A common statement about boredom is: “If you are bored, you are boring.” Do you believe this is true? Quest: Try one strategy to embrace boredom and one strategy to prevent boredom. Quality Creativity: A two-minute dose of boredom Quote: “When you pay attention to boredom, it gets unbelievably interesting.” Jon Kabat-Zin   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 52: Embracing Boredom   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever wonder why having fun feels so hard as an adult? Evie and Emily delve into the psychology of fun, exploring why we've convinced ourselves that enjoyment is only for kids or vacation days. They break down the difference between external fun (the stuff you buy or consume) and internal fun (the magical ability to find joy anywhere), reveal the sneaky barriers stealing your good times, and share practical strategies for injecting playfulness back into your daily grind.    Episode Highlights: The fun-deficient life What is fun, really? Barriers to fun Making fun a daily habit   The Four Q’s Question: What has stood in the way of your fun? Quest: Practice one of the practical strategies presented in the show to add a little fun to daily life. Quality Creativity: Appreciating the genius of stand-up comedians Quote: “Having fun is not a diversion from a successful life; it is the pathway to it.” Martha Beck   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 51: How to Have Fun   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever wonder why your Instagram feed is basically 50% ads for greens powder and mysterious wellness gadgets? Yeah, us too. This week we're diving deep into the wild world of health-related consumerism – because apparently we can't just eat vegetables and go for walks anymore without spending our life savings. Evie and Emily kick things off by confessing their latest supplement purchases (because we’re all victims!), then take us on a journey through the rabbit hole of why we all feel like we need to buy our way to wellness. Spoiler alert: capitalism is involved. Shocking, we know.   Episode Highlights: The Four Horsemen of Health Consumerism Marketing manipulation  Social and cultural pressures  Economic factors  Psychological drivers  Can you be healthy without going broke?   Helpful Links: Podcast: Maintenance Phase Podcast: Fad Camp Vetted AI app (for fact-checking health claims)   The Four Q’s Question: Did any of the drivers of consumption resonate with you? If so, which one and why? Quest: Try one of the free or cheap ways to benefit your health. Quality Creativity: Host-read podcast ads as a creative (and effective) way to sell products Quote: “The greatest wealth is health - yet we spend our health gaining wealth, then spend our wealth trying to regain health.” Anonymous   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 50: Consumption & Health   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Fall vibes are here, and it's time to slow down and reconnect with ourselves through the magic of our five senses! Evie and Emily dive deep into how our senses can help us navigate life's inevitable "weed garden" moments (you know, those times when your life looks like it was organized by a toddler with commitment issues). They explore how nervous system dysregulation is basically the uninvited party guest that shows up everywhere and how creativity through sensory awareness can help us actually deal with our stuff instead of just... not.   Episode Highlights: How your senses contribute to nervous system regulation Using your senses for creativity & renewal Creative tasks that bring attention to each sense   Helpful Links: Hopscotch Museum Meow Wolf Museum   The Four Q’s Question: Which of your senses is your go-to for soothing, and which of your senses most often generates stress?  Quest: Take a sensory walk. Sign up for the newsletter for the guide! Quality Creativity: Sensory Museums Quote: “Equipped with the five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.” Edwin Powell Hubble   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 49: Creativity & The 5 Senses   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Did you know the average person makes a staggering 35,000 decisions every day? Emily and Evie dive into the fascinating world of decision-making, exploring how to combat decision fatigue and make better choices without exhausting your mental resources. Emily shares her personal struggle with turning small decisions into big ones, while Evie reveals her coping mechanisms for managing her limited decision-making capacity.   Episode Highlights: Decision fatigue explained The three types of decisions Decision-making strategies for every kind of decision Foundations of good decision-making The Four Q’s Question: What is a decision you’ve made that, after you made it, you instantly felt better? Quest: Practice identifying the different types of decisions you make in a day (hat, haircut, tattoo). If it’s a hat decision, figure out a way to make those decisions easier. Quality Creativity: Using AI for vacation planning: Decision Mentor Claude AI Quote: “Decision is a sharp knife that cuts clean and straight; indecision, a dull one that hacks and tears and leaves ragged edges behind.” Gordon Graham   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 48: Creative Decision Making   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever wondered how creativity actually works in your brain? In this mind-expanding conversation, Evie and Emily unpack the fascinating connection between neuropsychology and creative expression. Discover how your brain's networks interact during creative tasks and why regular creative practice might be just as crucial for your brain health as physical exercise is for your body!   Episode Highlights: Creativity isn’t limited to one side of the brain Three key brain networks involved in creativity Dopamine’s role in creativity The relationship between mental health conditions and imbalances in brain networks How trauma affects brain functioning and creative expression Fun creative thinking exercises to boost your brain health   Helpful Links: Emotion Wheel Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking   The Four Q’s Question: Based on our discussion of the various brain networks, do you feel you have a healthy balance? Or do you tend to be more dominant in the default mode network or the executive control network? Quest: Practice one of the drawing techniques presented in the episode. Quality Creativity: Bilateral Drawings for engaging the entire brain. Sign up for our newsletter for details. Quote: “Creativity, not normality, has become the paradigm of mental health.” Steven Mitchell   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 47: Neuropsychology & Creativity   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Keeping up with your health can feel like a full-time job. It’s a lot! Evie and Emily are diving into brain health metrics to understand what they are, why they matter, and how you can track them. From brain imaging to at-home tests, they break down accessible options to help you establish baselines and track over time. Episode Highlights: Brain imaging options Cognitive screens The connection between body health and brain health Lab tests to consider Mental health questionnaires How to keep track Helpful Links: For links to all the tests mentioned, check out the full episode post Episode 46: Measuring Brain Health   The Four Q’s Question: What brain health metric are you going to start tracking? Quest: Download the Brain Health Checklist Quality Creativity: A nod to Peloton for a creative way to find new music Quote: “The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.” Thomas Edison   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 46: Measuring Brain Health   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Is fear holding you back? In this illuminating conversation, Evie and Emily unpack how fear operates as one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior and explore its complex relationship with creativity.  Everyone experiences fear to a varying degree, but creativity might be the perfect antidote.   Episode Highlights: Defining fear How fear relates to overexposure to social stimuli and trauma How to overcome fear using creativity   Helpful Links: Emotion Wheel Episode 43: Embracing Imperfection   The Four Q’s Question: How has fear gotten in the way of your creativity? Quest: Complete reflection drawings. Sign up for our newsletter for details! Quality Creativity: Using mindful moments and “Glimmers”  to combat fears. Quote: “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 45: Fear & Creativity   Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

In this follow-up episode to their previous discussion on habits, Emily and Evie Soape explore how to troubleshoot habits when you hit obstacles or fall off track. They discuss strategies for getting started with new habits, overcoming common barriers, and maintaining consistency with behavior change. Episode Highlights: Finding Initiation Energy Where to Start When You Feel Stuck Overcoming Obstacles Creating Safeguards Addressing Friction Finding Your Loopholes Helpful Links: Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits Episode 11: Reducing Friction Episode 37: Developing the Habit of Creativity 90 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery from Ness Labs The Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin   The Four Q’s Question: What is the biggest barrier for you when it comes to establishing or breaking a habit? Quest: Reflect on your habits and troubleshoot your problem area. Quality Creativity: A creative way to hang curtains: Kwik Hang Quote: “Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.” Twyla Tharp   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 44: Troubleshooting Habits   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Perfectionism is real, and it seems to be on the rise. You may notice your perfectionist tendencies. In this episode, Evie and Emily are getting into the psychology of perfectionism - what it is, why it happens, and how it impacts our lives.   But it’s not all bad news! Creativity and self-expression can help shift perfectionistic tendencies, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you struggle with procrastination, fear of failure, or an obsession with high standards, this episode will offer insights and actionable steps to help you embrace imperfection and reclaim joy in the creative process.   Episode highlights: Understanding perfectionism Behavioral patterns of perfectionism The role of fear in perfectionism How creativity creates a safe space Shifting mindsets to becoming process-oriented Practical steps for overcoming perfectionism   Helpful Links: Perfectionism in Adolescence Perfectionism is Increasing Over Time: A Meta-Analysis Understanding the Psychology Behind Perfectionism 3 Ways Art Therapy Can Help with Perfectionism and Fear of Failure The Happiness Lab: How to Be Imperfect    The Four Q’s Question: How has perfectionism shown up in your life?   Quest: If this episode resonated with you, ask yourself these reflection questions: Is perfectionism a problem for you? How do you know? How does this pattern affect you and/or your relationships? How would you be without this problem? Is it worth working to improve on this area of life?    Quality Creativity: Art Therapy directives to overcome perfectionism Pattern drawings Ephemeral or nature art Neurographica Scribble drawings Ugliest Self-Portrait Abstract watercolor painting   Quote: “Perfectionism is a dangerous state of mind in an imperfect world.” Robert Hillyer   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 43: Embracing Imperfection   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

It doesn’t matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to talk about goals and habits. Our New Year’s energy wore off months ago, and we are headed into summer - which is a notoriously bad time for starting and maintaining habits. So, as the weather heats up and we lose the regular school day routines, we are revisiting the topic with new energy.   Episode highlights: SMART Goals vs. the STARS Framework Implementation Intentions and the Habit Loop 8 Behavior Change Strategies   Helpful Links: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Atomic Habits by James Clear How to Change by Katy Milkman Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin Episode 37 | Developing the Habit of Creativity   The Four Q’s Question: What is a behavior change strategy that you currently use? Or what one do you want to try?   Quest: Try one of the behavior change strategies with a habit you are working on.   Quality Creativity: The Reddit Group: Get Motivated Buddies. It’s a creative way to find an accountability partner. It’s an online community that helps you pair up with someone with similar habit goals.   Quote: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we  recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

In this episode, Evie and Emily explore what it truly means to be a Creative and how creativity is more than just producing art - it’s a mindset, a process, and a practice that shapes our lives. They discuss how to cultivate creativity, overcome self-doubt, and integrate creative habits into daily life.   Episode highlights: What does it mean to be a Creative? Mindset for creativity The Creative Process The Creative Practice   The Four Q’s Question: Out of the 3 components of creativity: mindset, process, and practice, which area needs the most attention in your life?   Quest: Sign up for the Creative Connections newsletter. It comes out every other Friday and is full of insights and advice to help you live a healthy, creative life.   Quality Creativity: Evie shares her story of how her mindset shifted during the pandemic to embrace different ways of offering art therapy. As a result, her practice has grown, and she continues using some of the same techniques even after the pandemic.   Quote: “We cannot solve a problem with the same kind of thinking we used when we created it.” Albert Einstein   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 41: The Creative Principles   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

You may not realize it, but we are in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness. We are spending more time alone and have fewer close friends. It’s a trend that needs our attention because social connection is as much a part of health as nutrition and exercise.   In this episode, Evie and Emily address the topic of social connection and how it impacts our lives. Plus, they discuss tips on deepening existing connections and building new ones.    Episode highlights: The Loneliness Epidemic Dunbar’s Number Our Social Infrastructure Individual Actions to Improve Social Connections   Helpful Links: Health Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness Our Epidemic of Loneliness Loneliness and Social Isolation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan: An International Survey   The Four Q’s Question: What is your biggest challenge in making social connections?   Quest: Download and complete the Social Connection Bingo card.   Quality Creativity: Emily shares the story about how she met one of her best friends.   Quote: “In a world of algorithms, hashtags, and followers… know the importance of human connection.” Unknown   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 40: Building Social Connections   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self   To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships, protecting your well-being, and ensuring that your time and energy are spent in ways that align with your values. Without clear boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, taken advantage of, or burned out is easy. In this episode, Evie and Emily dive into the importance of setting personal boundaries - emotionally, physically, and with time and space. They discuss what boundaries matter, how they impact relationships, and ways to establish and maintain them effectively. They also explore self-reflection techniques, mindfulness, and creative exercises to help you gain clarity on your own limits.   Episode highlights: Understanding different types of boundaries How to communicate and enforce limits Avoiding burnout and resentment Mindfulness and creative exercises for self-reflection   Helpful Links: Psych Central: The Importance of Personal Boundaries Positive Psychology: How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships   The Four Q’s Question: What are some ways you’ve adopted healthy boundaries in your life?   Quest: Set a boundary!   Quality Creativity: Art Therapy Directive: Creative a visual representation of your relationships and the various levels of access you give them to your life - your time, personal information, and your attention.   Quote: “I would rather adjust my life to your absence than adjust my boundaries to accommodate your disrespect.” @iheartintelligence   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 39: Creating Boundaries   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Creativity and physical activity are inextricably linked. Have you ever had a breakthrough on a problem when out for a walk? And it’s not only the epiphanies. Brain health, memory, and learning get a boost from movement. In this episode, Evie and Emily break down the different types of movement, discuss why exercise enhances brain health and problem-solving, and share practical ways to incorporate more activity into your daily life.   Episode highlights: The four categories of movement and why they matter How exercise improves mental clarity, stress management, and sleep Simple strategies to overcome barriers to physical activity How to use movement to spark creativity and problem-solving   Helpful Links: Study on Exercise and Creativity: The Impact of Physical Exercise on Convergent and Divergent Thinking Sitting Calculator   The Four Q’s Question: What does a week of movement look like for you?   Quest: Pick one area of physical activity to focus on for the week. Either start doing activities in that area or boost what you are currently doing.   Quality Creativity: Emily’s WalkingPad   Quote: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can do. Arthur Ashe   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 38: Movement & Creativity   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Did you know that habits control 40% of our behaviors? That is a significant portion of our day, so it’s crucial to ensure we are forming the ones we want and the ones that move us closer to who we want to be. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore the science of habit formation and how it connects to identity and creativity. They break down the process of forming and sustaining creative habits. And no discussion about habits would be complete without insights from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits. They also share personal stories about their habit struggles and triumphs.   Episode highlights: The psychology behind habit formation How habits shape identity and behavior Practical steps to develop creative habits The role of small, consistent actions in building long-term change How to stay motivated and get back on track after setbacks   Helpful Links: Atomic Habits by James Clear Balance meditation app   The Four Q’s Question: What is a habit you are working on developing right now?   Quest: Identify a habit you want to form. Then, go through each step of the process with the habit you’ve chosen.   Quality Creativity: Create a duality drawing: A symbol of a habit you want to break and a visual expression of a habit you want to form.   Quote: “A creative life is an amplified life. It is a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting.” Elizabeth Gilbert   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 37: Developing the Habit of Creativity   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. It is a way to get all your ideas out of your brain and into the world. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore different journaling styles and discuss how to make journaling work for you. They also share personal stories about our experience with journaling and provide practical tips for starting and maintaining a journaling habit.   Episode highlights: Methods of Journaling Choosing the Right Journaling Method Specific Types of Journals and their Pros and Cons Tips for Getting Started   The Four Q’s Question: What has been your experience with journaling?   Quest: Begin your journaling journey - grab a notebook or download a journaling app.   Quality Creativity: Evie shares her unique journaling method, blending writing with visual art.   Quote: “All the noise in my brain, I clamp it to the page so it will be still.” Barbara Kingsolver   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 36: All Things Journaling   And if you’re ready, we have free guides! To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Social connection is arguably the most impactful and important aspect of our lives. It can affect us in every way, and yet, most people are not fully aware of these interactions or don't completely understand their impact on our lives.    The quality of your relationships can be the biggest contributor to joy and fulfillment in life or, on the other extreme, can be the most detrimental to your success and happiness.   Episode highlights: Social environments and their impact The role of early social bonds Pros and cons of relationships Balancing socialization The impact of loneliness and isolation Reflecting on social interactions Setting boundaries Finding community   The Four Q’s Question: How do you feel about your social environment?    Quest: Determine your ACEs score. Or reflect on your social environment with reflection questions and journaling.  Quality Creativity: Evie sets boundaries at work in order to protect her time and space while also expanding services and making the work more accessible in a place with limited resources.   Quote: “Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.”  Prentis Hemphill   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 35: Social Environment   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

As human beings, we all have an innate understanding of what the brain is and why it’s important. It controls bodily functions of which we are unaware and have little control - like heartbeats, breathing, and digestion. It’s also the command center for our intentional actions - chewing, movement, and speech.   But it’s something deeper than that, right? It’s our essence, our thoughts, feelings, and personality. It’s what generates our creativity.   There is a symbiotic relationship between brain health and creativity. Engaging in creativity improves the health of your brain, and working to improve your brain health sets the stage for creativity. It’s foundational not only for creativity itself but also for creating a life you love.   And for women, brain health is especially important.   Episode highlights: Stats on women’s brain health Brain Anatomy 101 Signs of a healthy brain Three primary contributors to brain health Intro to The BrainWAVES Protocol   The Four Q’s Question: What is most important to you about brain health?   Quest: Download your free Fuel Your Focus guide!   Quality Creativity: Emily’s favorite breakfast   Quote: “As a primer, here are the five pillars of brain health: move, discover, relax, nourish, connect.” Sanjay Gupta   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 34: Women & Brain Health   If you’re ready to optimize your brain for health and creativity, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Here at The Everyday Creative, we talk about all things creativity. So, it's important for us to identify some goals around the creative process, creative practice, and creative ways of being.   The ultimate goal of this episode is to introduce what it means to be a Creative. It's much more than just doing creative things. It's a way of being. If you develop creative skills and mindset, you can use these skills in daily life to create a life you love.   Episode highlights: Introduction to The Logical Levels Framework The Purpose Level: Finding Your Why Identity, Values, and Beliefs Skills and Capabilities Social Environment and Relationships   The Four Q’s Question: What is one goal you’ve set for yourself?   Quest: Complete the Creative Self Guide and set a goal in each level of your life to align with your creative life.    Quality Creativity: Evie’s “Future Self” visualization image Quote: “Make two people proud: Your 8-year-old self and your 80-year-old self.” David Perrell   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 33: Creativity Goals   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

We are finally doing an episode about finding your values. Even if we don’t realize it, our values are a constant undercurrent in our lives. They are what we use to make decisions and how we choose to spend our time and energy, whether we know it or not.   Finding our values is a process of discovery and we are going through that process in today’s episode.    Episode highlights: Defining personal values Importance of identifying values Criteria and characteristics of values The process of finding values   Helpful Links: Shalom H. Schwartz: Universals in the Content and Structure of Values Values Assessment: Core Values Index CEO Sage: 7 Steps to Discover Your Personal Values CEO Sage: The Ultimate List of Core Values The Minimalists: How to Understand Your Values   The Four Q’s Question: What was the most challenging thing about finding your values?   Quest: If you haven’t identified your values yet, that is your quest for this week.    If you have identified your values, then take some time to reassess. Make sure they are still true for you and that you are aligned with you values in your daily behaviors and actions.   Bonus: Find a creative way to display your values so you are constantly reminded of how you want to live.   Quality Creativity: Creative ways to display your values   Quote: “Values are like fingerprints. Nobodies are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” Elvis Presley   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 32: Finding Your Personal Values   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

We’ve finally made it to the end of 2024! Now, it’s time to turn our attention to 2025. While New Year’s Resolutions aren’t for everyone, we think setting intentions for the upcoming year can be beneficial for everyone.    Episode highlights: Types of goals Challenges with goal setting Reframe goals by setting intentions instead Unconventional goal setting Anticipating and overcoming challenges Upcoming intentions for The Everyday Creative Collective   The Four Q’s Question: What intentions are you setting for 2025?   Quest: Set your intentions and quarterly goals for 2025   Quality Creativity: All things AI   Quote: Set goals not for the outcome itself but for who you get to become in the process.  - Jim Rohn   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 31: Wrapping Up 2024    If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

‘Tis the season of consumption! Special days like Thanksgiving and Christmas are opportunities for us to connect with friends and family, show gratitude and get much needed rest. But like us, I’m sure you’ve noticed that our consumer-driven society has taken over.   Did you know that Americans produce 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year than they do the rest of the year?   We need to find a balance between enjoying our special days without getting sucked into overconsuming.   Episode highlights: Defining consumption and special days Societal expectations and consumption The Santa Claus Grinch Spectrum of Consumption Awareness of consumption and environmental impact Categories of consumption and their impact Balancing consumption with your values Tips for reducing consumption   Helpful Links: Iowa State Daily: Overconsumption Around the Holidays: Sustainable Strategies Nebraska Recycling Council: Is Consumerism Consuming Your Holidays? Values Assessment: Core Values Index   The Four Q’s Question: What is your favorite non-consumerism part of the holidays?   Quest: Pick one area of consumption where you can be more mindful.   Quality Creativity: Sustainable gift wrap   Quote: “What consumerism is at its worst is getting people to buy things that don’t actually improve their lives.” Jeff Bezos   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 30: Consumption & Special Days If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide! www.theeverydaycreativecollective.com/creativeselfoptin    Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

We live in a fast-paced modern society full of noise, distractions, and deadlines. All of this stuff competes for your precious time, attention, and energy. Without time to recharge, we are left feeling depleted.    It is time for rest!   Episode highlights: Types of exhaustion Types of rest Actionable steps for getting your rest   Helpful Links: Psychology Today: The 7 Kinds of Rest You Actually Need   The Four Q’s Question: What type of rest do you need the most right now?   Quest: Practice rest in the category you need it most.   Quality Creativity: Finding sensory rest in prison by constructing a DIY iPad backpack   Quote: “Rest is the bridge between imagination and manifestation.” - Unknown   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 29: Creativity & Rest   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

You get home from work with good intentions of diving into your creative project. You finally have the time and inspiration, but you just can’t seem to get off the couch. What’s going on? It’s all about energy management. Today we are exploring ways energy plays a role in creativity and how to manage your energy so you have enough to spare to act on your creative inspiration.   Episode highlights: Energy management defined The Laziness Myth Four main sources of energy Common energy depleters Common energy boosters   Helpful Links: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz (Harvard Business Review) Using the Science of Ultradian Rhythms to Boost Productivity, Energy, and Willpower by Pilar Gerasimo (Blue Zones) 4 Ways to Manage your Energy and have a Balanced, Productive Workday (Atlassian) Manage Your Energy, not Your Time: How to Work Smarter and Faster by Elizabeth Perry, ACC (Betterup) The Unconventional RD (Erica Julson)   The Four Q’s Question: What activities give you the most energy?   Quest: Try one of the energy boosters this week.   Quality Creativity: Emily’s surprising energy booster   Quote: “Energy is the essence of life. Every day, you decide how you’re going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal.” - Oprah Winfrey   For additional info, check out the show notes: Episode 28: Energy Management   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

This episode celebrates the one-year anniversary of our podcast. It’s been a surreal experience, and we can’t believe we’ve made it this far. Thanks to everyone who’s been listening all along. Episode highlights: All of the tech struggles Finding our voice and our message Tips, tricks, and lessons learned Managing expectations   Helpful Links: NPR’s Podcast Start Up Guide: Create, Launch, and Grow a Podcast on Any Budget by Glen Weldon   The Four Q’s Question: What’s next for The Everyday Creative?   Quest: Send us an email. Let us know how we are doing and if you have any questions or suggestions.   Quality Creativity: This podcast is a creative outlet and an opportunity to connect with our audience and with each other as sisters and coworkers.   Quote: “Show us messy, show up imperfect, but just keep showing up.” - Jenna Kutcher   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 27: One Year of Podcasting!    If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Art Therapy is the backbone of what we do here, but you may be asking yourself, “What is art therapy?” We are talking all about it in today’s episode.   Episode highlights: Art Therapy defined How Evie became an Art Therapist Basic tenets of Art Therapy How Art Therapy has changed for Evie since grad school Evie’s current Art Therapy practice   Helpful Links: American Art Therapy Association   The Four Q’s Question: What more would you like to know about art therapy? Or what has been your experience with art therapy?   Quest: Subscribe to our email list to get your hands on our free guide to creativity.   Quality Creativity: The latest in art therapy research   Quote: “The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.” - Deepak Chopra   For additional info, check out the show notes: Episode 26: Introduction to Art Therapy   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Today, we are discussing Creativity in Traditions. On its face, tradition seems like it would be the opposite of creativity - the same old stuffy thing year after year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can revitalize existing traditions with a dash of creativity. Or come up with new traditions as a way to exercise your creative muscle.   Episode highlights: Defining tradition Benefits of traditions Why we need creativity in traditions Examples of creativity in traditions   The Four Q’s Question: What is your favorite tradition from childhood?   Quest: Identify one tradition you want to approach more creatively.   Quality Creativity: The Gingerbread House Tradition   Quote: “Merely being tradition does not make something worthy. We can’t just assume that because something is old it is right” - Brandon Sanderson   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 25: Creativity in Traditions   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠  

When you imagine your perfect creative space, what do you see? Lots of natural light, plenty of room for your supplies, or maybe a sturdy desk with multiple screens? And what does your current (or lack of) space actually look like?  If your reality falls short of the ideal, it may be keeping you from acting on your creativity. Don’t let this happen!   Today, we are discussing Creativity in Limited Spaces. Here are the highlights: Identifying limiting beliefs related to our physical environment How to overcome your limiting beliefs How to create an environment that’s conducive to creativity regardless of our real or perceived space limitation   The Four Q’s Question: Do you have limiting beliefs about your space?   Quest: Identify a limiting belief you have about your space and determine a positive alternative to let go of negativity.   Quality Creativity: Van Life Creativity   Quote: “There is one grand lie - that we are limited. The only limits we have are the limits we believe.” - Wayne Dyer   For additional info, check out our show notes page:  Episode 24: Creativity in Limited Spaces   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing nutrition and creativity. Here are the highlights: How nutrition is related to creativity What aspects of health are not related to creativity The 9 key nutrients you may want to add to your diet to improve your creativity The 2 types of foods you might consider removing or reducing in your diet that may hinder your creativity   The Four Q’s   Question: What are some changes you’ve made to your diet that benefit your creativity?   Quest: Choose one nutrient or food presented to add to your diet this week. Read food labels and locate this nutrient in foods.   Quality Creativity: Food creativity in van living: the plug-in lunch box   Quote: One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well. - Virginia Wolfe    For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 23: Nutrition & Creativity   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing the creative process. Here are the highlights: A destination vs a journey person - which one are you? Consider your limited resources The benefits of ephemeral art Types of ephemeral art Steps in the creative process   The Four Q’s   Question: What are you going to create based on what we’ve talked about today?   Quest: Do the first step in the process. The three I’s - intention, inspiration, and ideas   Quality Creativity: Emily’s studying techniques   Quote: There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns. - Edward de Bono    For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 22: The Creative Process   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing micro creativity. Here are the highlights: What is micro creativity Developing awareness around your mindset and time Finding small blocks of time Having a list at the ready to fill your small blocks of time   The Four Q’s Question: Where can you find time for micro-creation?   Quest: Come up with a list of micro-creative activities.   Quality Creativity: Evie’s calendar square daily drawings   Quote: “The ‘if I had the time’ lie is a convenient way to ignore the fact that novels require being written and that writing happens a sentence at a time. Sentences can happen in a moment. Enough stolen moments, enough stolen sentences, and a novel is born - without the luxury of time.” - From The Right to Write by Julia Cameron   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 21: Micro Creativity   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing consumption and unhappiness. Here are the highlights: Consumptive behaviors and parallels to addiction Temporary happiness from consumption vs long-lasting happiness from creativity Knock-on effects of overconsuming How to stop overconsuming   The Four Q’s Question: Has overconsumption ever led to unhappiness in your life? What has been your antidote to overconsumption?   Quest: Make a list of things you can do to overcome feelings of unhappiness when you find yourself in a cycle of consumption.   Quality Creativity: Finding time for gratitude on the way to work.   Quote: We buy things we don’t need, with money we don’t have, to impress people we don’t like. - from the movie Fight Club   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 20: Consumption & Unhappiness   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing creativity in learning. Here are the highlights: Learning how to be creative How to use creativity in learning Settings where learning takes place Learning styles   The Four Q’s Question: What is your preferred method of learning?   Quest: Identify something you have been gathering knowledge on and find a way to apply it.   Quality Creativity: How Evie studied for the art therapy licensure exam.   Quote: Learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist. - Pablo Picasso   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 19: Creativity in Learning   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing routines, rituals, and habits. Here are the highlights: Incorporating creativity into daily habits Supporting creativity with habits, rituals, and routines Principles of a good routine Types of routines: Morning, Evening, and Daily   The Four Q’s Question: What is your ritual?   Quest: If you don’t have a ritual, take the time to set one up.   Quality Creativity: A creative way to put ice in a water bottle   Quote: We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle   For additional info, check out our show notes page: Episode 18: Routines, Rituals, & Habits   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Oh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life.   Today, we are discussing self-care and creativity. Here are the highlights: Our thoughts on self-care Definition of self-care History of self-care Types of self-care Benefits of self-care How self-care is related to creativity   The Four Q’s Question: What is your favorite form of self-care?   Quest: Take a look at what you are currently doing in the name of “self-care.” Is it really self-care? Is there something you could be doing instead?   Quality Creativity: Evie’s team self-care at work   Quote: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” - Anne Lamott   For additional info, check out the show notes: Episode 17: Self-Care & Creativity   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠

Oh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life.   Today, we are discussing creative conversations. Here are the highlights: How conversations are related to creativity Navigating difficult conversations Exploring personal biases, judgments, and stereotypes Environments for conversations Creating intentions for conversations   The Four Q’s Question: What do you think the most challenging part of these conversations will be for you?   Quest: Challenge yourself to have a conversation with someone different.   Quality Creativity: Decorating living space with color while renting.   Quote: “Conversations about the weather are the last refuge for the unimaginative.” Oscar Wilde   For additional info, check out the show notes: Episode 16: Creative Conversations   If you’re ready to start creating a life you love, check out our free guide!   Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective Check us out on Pinterest   Have a creative week!   Episode Credits: We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.   Music: Theme Music: “Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠. Break Background Music: "Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠