Om denne podcast
Whether you see yourself as a seasoned artist, or you’re just starting to dip your toes into creativity, this podcast is here to show you how YOUR creativity can benefit your mental health, personal growth, and even professional success. Cool, right?
Think of me (Beth Buffington) as your companion on a creative journey to unlock the magic of creativity in your day-to-day. I’ll be here, sharing stories, chatting with other creatives in the know, sharing tips, and laughs as we explore the real-world perks of getting and staying creative.
Tune in, and let's journey into the wonderful world of creativity together!
Episoder
De nyeste 20 af 151 episoder
- E150 - The Life Changing Benefits of Adventure with Guest Lisa Murphy · 39 min.Midlife Adventures - let’s find one that fits YOU! Is life feeling stale, foggy or burned out? Maybe you're stuck in a rut of same coffee, same lunch, same walk around the same…
- E149 - Stop Doomscrolling: 7 Analog Hobbies Your Brain Craves · 35 min.I dare you to go offline: 7 Analog Hobbies Your Brain Craves Your phone is not the bad guy, my friend. But if your days have quietly gone all screen and with very little…
- E148 - Your Busy Brain Needs Poetry (and Time to Journal) Guest, Bri McLaughlin · 37 min.Poetry is having a moment. And your busy brain needs it! ✍️ This week on Create Today, Beth sits down with Bri McLaughlin, LCSW, a bilingual therapist, and poetry therapist in…
- E147 - Invest Your Time Like Money. Seven Ways to Be Creatively Rich · 39 min.🎁 Grab your guide for tips on creative investing! The Going FourWords™ Guide, is your plan for a growing your creativity: https://www.bdi-create.today/fourwords At 12:01 this…
- Notes on how you can be more creative with guest Vanessa Harnik · 49 min.Ever catch yourself thinking, "I wish I were more creative"? You've come to the right place. 🎨 My guest Vanessa Harnik is an advocate for creatives and she shares her tips and…
- E145 - The Happiness Health Behind Having a Pen Pal. (Get on the Trend Wagon!) · 34 min.✉️ Think for a moment...it feels sweet to get a handwritten envelope in your mailbox, right? This week on Create Today, Beth explains the brain health and happiness boost behind…
- E144 - Deborah Shoemaker and her success mantra: "What if I tried that?" · 40 min.Here's what happens when you just "see what happens". Deborah retired after 38 years in government, tried knitting, watercolor, and acrylics (turns out she’s not a patient…
- E143 - 7 cards to 7 people in 7 days…Make It a Party and Multiply the Goodness! · 23 min.This week we explore the creativity in sending greeting cards, and the unbelievable goodness they deliver to a chaotic world. Last week we learned about: “Thinking of You Week”…
- 7 cards to 7 people in 7 days - will create happiness (especially for you!) · 27 min.Send 7 Cards to 7 people in 7 Days: Surprising Science on Why It’ll Make you Happier Every now and then as you flip through your mail – junk, junk, a bill, a catalog... you'll…
- E141 - It's Not Too Late to Get Creative Again with Guest Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD and author · 46 min.You're Not Too Old (And It's Not Too Late) to Get Creative Again Psychologist Ilene Berns-Zare joins Beth to unpack the real secret to resilience, creativity, and thriving at…
- E140 - Ghosting Your Creativity? Seven signs you need to know. · 29 min.Have you been ghosting your creativity? If your sketchbook, camera, or craft table has gone quiet, this episode covers the real signs of creative burnout, the science behind why…
- E139 - How to Train for Life Using Your Creativity | Lisa Murphy, Vibrant Living Coach · 36 min.She's 60 and Hiking 133 Miles. Here's Her Secret. What are you training for? Beth welcomes back one of her favorite recurring guests, Lisa Murphy, a Vibrant Living Coach (who…
- E138 - What are you afraid to let go of? Let's explore your creativity · 25 min.How to increase happiness with a Creative Process that really WORKS! In this episode of Create-Today, you will explore struggles like unfinished projects and creative burnout –…
- E137 - Neuroscience and Creative Play - The power of creating with your hands · 28 min.Your Hands Can Fix Brain Fog Ever notice how you feel wired AND tired after a scrolling binge? That foggy, restless feeling has a name, and this episode is about the…
- E136 - What You Need From Your Creativity. Guest, Ezra Vancil, Singer & Songwriter · 46 min.Artists Have to Live It Before They Can Create It Creativity is not just something you make. For Ezra Vancil, Creativity has been the saving grace that gets him through the…
- E135 - Lost Your Creativity? Four Words Changed My Creative Life · 24 min.Years ago, Beth thought she'd lost her creativity for good. She was doing the job she'd always dreamed of, but somewhere between the grind of deadlines and hustle, her joy…
- E134 The Health Pillar You're Skipping (It's Creative Fitness) · 29 min.We all know we need eight hours of sleep, regular exercise, and good nutrition. But there's a fourth pillar of health nobody talks about: your creativity. In this episode, Beth…
- E133 Finding Joy! The Miracle of Being...Together · 31 min.Let’s talk about Joy! (...using a story about songs, soccer, and bagpipes.) Is it possible for 50,000 people to descend upon a city to watch soccer — and give the whole city…
- E132 - Being lonely is making you sick. (Here's the Good News...you can fix it!) · 31 min.When was the last time you were with people who genuinely “get you”? Not acquaintances. Not coworkers you nod to in the hallway. Your people. The ones who have a similar…
- E-131 Want to Be Happier? Find your people. Here’s how I did it · 32 min.One of the most powerful things you can do for your happiness and health (and creativity), has nothing to do with supplements, your routine, or your schedule. Spoiler alert…it’s…
