Create-Today with Beth Buffington

Feeling blah? You’re Living on Autopilot — 7 Ways to Wake Up and Enjoy Your Life! Have you ever driven to the same place daily or even weekly and when you get to where you're going... you barely remember “seeing” anything during your drive? 🚗 That's autopilot — and many of us are living a LOT of our moments and even day(s)–lost in auto pilot. It's happening so much m...

You’re Not Lazy. You’re Energy is EMPTY. Here’s How to Revive! Is your energy lower than you’re admitting – even to yourself? You’re still showing up, still checking things off, still keeping it all moving… but underneath it all, you’re exhausted. And not the kind a good night’s sleep fixes. In this episode of Create-Today with Beth Buffington, Beth introduces her powerful "FourWords" wellbeing fr...

Overwhelmed? What you need to know today—with Health Coach, Lisa Murphy Did you know that 76% of adults are stressed about the future of our world? — And that's on top of everything else life is already throwing at us! 😮 In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we sit down with the brilliant Health Coach Lisa Murphy for a warm, eye-opening conversation about something that...

Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It Have you ever felt like you have too many tabs open — not just on your computer, but inside your head? 😅 You're not alone. Right now, 76% of adults say the state of the world is a significant source of stress. The anxiety is real. The overwhelm is real. And sometimes the drama feels so constant…that we don’t even know what to call it… Because, it...

Your Brain is Starving for REAL light...and all that scrolling and screen time is the problem. Have you been feeling foggy, creatively stuck, or just… blah? What if the answer isn’t a new digital organizer, a new app, or pushing through the creative block — but something as simple as stepping outside? In this episode of Create-Today, Beth dives into fascinating facts about digital overload. 
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Turns out, the secret ingredient to a more creative life might already be in your spice cabinet. Bold food, bold ideas, and one Chattanooga chef will change the way you’ll think about cooking. 🌶️ In this episode of Create Today, Beth sits down with the incredibly fun and inspiring Blackwell Smith — founder of Lucky Cajun Seasoning, a Chattanooga-based small-batch spice brand built for real home co...

Kitchen Creativity: The Secret to Better Health & Happiness | E118 🎨 In this episode of Create-Today, Beth takes you somewhere a little unexpected — into the kitchen — and what she shares just might change the way you think about food forever. A QUESTION for you... What if feeding yourself well was one of the most creative things you could do today? That's exactly what you’ll explore in E118,...

E117 - Small Deposits, Big Life Returns: How 10 Minutes of Creativity Changes Everything What if the foggy, drained, emotionally heavy feeling you've been carrying around isn't burnout — it's a creative deficit? What if just 10 minutes a day could start to compound your creative energy? In this episode, Beth Buffington unpacks the science-backed truth about creativity, wellbeing, and the extr...

Create to Thrive Part 2: How Creativity Becomes a Daily Habit to Eat Beautifully, Move Joyfully, Sleep Peacefully Science tells us creativity is deeply linked to our overall wellness. We all know that we need to eat better, move more, and sleep longer… But knowing something and actually living it? Those are two very different things. In Part Two of Create to Thrive, Beth Buffington goes beyond the...

The Secret Health Habit No One Talks About: How Creativity Transforms What You Eat, How You Move & How You Sleep What if the missing ingredient in your health journey isn't another diet, a new gym routine, or a better sleep app — it's creativity? In this episode, Beth Buffington reveals the science-backed connection between your creative life and your physical health, and shares beautiful, pra...

Why Rest & Movement Matter for Your Heart (and Your Creativity) In Part 2 of this heart-centered conversation with Healthy Aging Coach, Lisa Murphy, we move beyond food and stress management and into two foundations that are powerful for your health, energy, focus, and creative capacity: rest and movement. This episode explores how modern life keeps many of us in constant contraction—rushing,...

Be Your Own Valentine: Creative Ways to Care for Your Heart!  February is Heart Month, and this episode is a gentle, creative invitation to care for your heart — with a new perspective about how to be healthier—using creativity.  In this episode of Create Today, Beth is joined by Healthy Aging Coach Lisa Murphy to explore how creativity, nourishment, and calm play a powerful role in hear...

If you want to feel better - CREATE!  Are you feeling exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix?
 Are you barely productive, and also feel disconnected, foggy, or burned out? In this episode of Create Today, Beth explores why creativity isn’t a “nice-to-have,” but a biological need for your brain, nervous system, and emotional wellbeing. As mentioned:  When you're ready for guidance with...

When the World Is in Chaos, Self Care Is How You Can Survive. The world feels heavy right now. Breaking news. Extreme weather. Political tension. Constant alerts.
 Many of us are walking through our days with a quiet weight we can’t quite name — but we feel it in our bodies, our energy, and our creativity. In this grounding and timely conversation, Beth is joined by returning guest Lisa Murphy, he...

Your Creative Fitness is as important as being physically fit.  In Episode 110 of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we explore a powerful shift: creativity isn’t a luxury or a hobby—it’s essential mental fitness. In a world filled with breaking news alerts, political noise, extreme weather, and the constant pressure of perfection on social media, your nervous system is under daily strain. Th...

Curiosity is a SUPER Power you can use to be happier, healthier...and SMARTER! Knowing how to use curiosity as a creative tool — is a super power for your brain.
 In this episode, you will explore the neuroscience of curiosity — and why wonder builds creativity, resilience, and wellbeing.
 Stay to the end for 7 simple ways to live a more curious life starting today! Curiosity isn’t just a per...

E108 The Story of So Loco - Why Women Need Scream Pillows (and Creative Ways to Release What We Carry) Get ready for a powerful, honest, and unexpectedly joyful conversation about creativity, emotional health, and why sometimes… you just need to scream into a pillow. In this special episode of Create Today, Beth is joined by Laura Pagley and Sandra O’Neil, founders of So Loco, a women-led brand ro...

What if just a few minutes of creativity a day could shape your future happiness, health, and resilience? In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington , we explore the powerful idea of creative deposits—tiny, consistent creative actions that quietly compound into long-term wellbeing for “future you.” You’ll discover: • Why small creative habits matter more than occasional big projects •&nb...

To Succeed —You need to understand YOUR past, present and future spirits. Creativity isn’t just self-expression—it’s a powerful path to health and happiness.
 In this special holiday episode, Beth explores how understanding your creative
past, present, and future can change how you feel—and how you live —and how you succeed. Learn more about how you can CREATE-TODAY: https://www.bdi-create.today/...

Mini Creations That Calm Stress Feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted? What if calming your stress didn’t require hours of meditation or expensive solutions — just a few creative minutes? In this episode of Create Today , Beth Buffington explores how tiny creative acts can gently calm your nervous system and help you build real emotional resilience. Stress doesn’t usually arrive all at once —...

Learn more about being healthy and happy using your creativity! Visit:https://www.bdi-create.today/ If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or creatively drained — this episode may be the simplest, most useful creative reset you try all year. You'll discover how just 10 minutes in nature can shift your mindset, refresh your energy, and open space for breakthrough ideas. 🌿 In this episode you’ll di...

Your Brain on Creativity: The Stress-Relief Paths You Should be Using - with Guest Diane Dreher When life feels heavy, hectic, or overwhelming — your creativity show you paths to solve problems and find answers. In this heartfelt conversation with psychologist, author, and coach Diane Dreher, we explore how art, writing, movement, meditation, and inner work become powerful tools for self...

Creative Rituals Heal Winter Blues and Holiday Stress Winter & the Holiday Season don't have to drain your energy or dim your spirit! Discover how simple acts of creativity can actually lift your mood, calm your mind, and bring joy back into your days during the dark nights of Winter. In this episode, Beth Buffington shares the science-backed reasons why making art (or doing a creative ho...

Suzi K Edwards Reinvented Her Creative Life (And How You Can Too) Ever wondered how many creative lives one person can live?
 Suzi K Edwards has reinvented herself again and again — And her story will change how you see your own creativity. In this episode, author, illustrator, public artist, and former fashion designer Suzi K Edwards joins Beth to explore the winding, exciting path of her am...

✨ 100 Episodes of Creative Health and Happiness! ✨
 Today, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of Create Today with Beth Buffington! This is a heartfelt milestone built on a simple truth:
Creativity isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. In this joyful, soul-nourishing episode, Beth shares a powerful message about why your creativity matters now more than ever.” You’ll discover why making, doodli...