Your Creative Chord Podcast

In this episode, I explore how unconscious self-protection can become self-silencing, and how conscious boundaries can help you reclaim your voice, energy, and creative expression. I share personal reflections and a simple creative practice to help you move from automatic overfunctioning toward greater safety, agency, authenticity, and inspired living. Resources: SGI-USA Buddhism Got thoughts or f...

In this episode, I explore how small, compassionate shifts—pausing, resting, setting boundaries, and regulating your nervous system—can help interrupt hypervigilance and overextension. I share practical ways you can learn to embrace restoration, protect your energy, and create the spaciousness needed for sustainable creativity and inspired living. Resources: FRIED Podcast with Dr. Rachel Goldman  ...

In this episode, I share how small, gentle shifts can help rewire overwhelm, support nervous system healing, and unlock creative flow without adding more pressure to your life. Drawing from my own burnout recovery journey, I explore  how overfunctioning becomes identity, why rest equals productivity, and one simple practice that is helping me create lasting change from the inside out. Additional R...

In this episode, I reflect on how grief, burnout, and long-term responsibility can create creative blocks by compressing identity and keeping us stuck in survival mode. I share insights from my own recovery journey, exploring how rest, boundaries, autonomy, and gentle self-compassion can help rebuild creativity, restore aliveness, and reconnect us with our authentic selves. Got thoughts or feedbac...

In episode 90, I continue sharing my personal grief journey through original music, poetry, and reflection, showing how creativity can help you to process loss, stay connected to your loved ones, and find meaning in your experiences. I invite you into a meditative space to explore your own emotions, using creative expression as a gentle way to honor your feelings, reduce isolation, and cultivate h...

In episode 89, part 1 of my Grief, Loss & Creativity series, I share my personal journey through grief and loss, and how you can use creativity—through poetry, music, and reflection—as a way to process emotions, reduce isolation, and find deeper meaning. I invite you to sit with your own feelings and explore creative expression as a gentle, healing path toward connection, resilience, and inner...

In this episode, I share how to actively practice nurturing hope, joy, and creativity from within by facing your emotions honestly, embracing self-compassion, and using life’s challenges as fuel for growth. We explore simple, consistent ways to encourage yourself—through creativity, gratitude, and spiritual practices—so you can cultivate a deeper, more resilient sense of happiness regardless of ex...

In Episode 87: Burnout Recovery & Spiritual Practices for Brain Health I share how spiritual practices support burnout recovery, brain health, and sustainable creative energy. Learn simple, practical ways to strengthen resilience, restore clarity, and engage creatively without depleting yourself. RELATED EPISODES/RESOURCES:  6 Ways to Overcome Burnout and Transform Negativity into Creative Flo...

Episode 86: How To Attune to Your Creative Voice  In this episode, I share how to attune to your creative voice using simple, self-compassionate practices that help you move past blocks and creative uncertainty. I walk you through my Creative Exploration Formula so you can reconnect with your intuition, strengthen your creative flow, and begin creating with clarity and confidence right away. RESOU...

Episode 85: From Overwhelm to Creative Flow - Lessons in Resilience, Boundaries, and Sustainable Action In this episode, I share how burnout, caregiving, community leadership, and life’s ongoing challenges taught me powerful lessons about resilience, boundaries, and sustainable creative action. Drawing from real-world experience and Buddhist practice, I offer practical insights to help you protect...

In episode 84, How Sightreading Sparks Creative Flow, I’m talking with piano educator David Holter about sightreading, creative flow, and playing with more ease and confidence. We explore his “blue mode” and “red mode” approach—along with the approach of focusing on one skill at a time. David's teaching method is based on the Lister Sink Method, which relieves pressure, builds tactile awarene...

In this short episode (83), I invite you to pause, rest, and embrace the gift of seasonal stillness. Using the RESET framework from my Creative Empowerment Coaching program , I share a gentle musical meditation with my piano piece You’ve Got My Heart to help you restore energy, calm your mind, and nurture your creative spirit. Take this moment for yourself—whether it’s listening to the podcast or...

In this episode, I speak with singer-songwriter, Creativity Coach, and host of the Creative Engagement podcast, Dan Mandel, about how curiosity and creativity can guide meaningful life transitions. We explore: How Dan’s travels and songwriting shape his storytelling and coaching Why curiosity is essential for sustaining creativity The role of discipline and practice in making creativity empowering...

Ep 81 — The Unseen Garden Within: Creative Power & Feminine Truth with Sam Horton In this thoughtful conversation, I talk with artist, poet, and women’s empowerment specialist Sam Horton about the feminine nature of creativity — and how creative expression can support emotional wellbeing, healing, and a deeper connection to yourself. We explore the importance of honoring your inner seasons, re...

EPISODE 80: Creative Power, Burnout Recovery & Becoming the Main Character in Your Life In this reflective episode, I share my personal story—why burnout recovery, boundary-setting, and creative empowerment have become a vital part of my work. You'll hear how navigating caregiving, family dysfunction, and community leadership led me to reclaim my voice and shift from overextension to alig...

Episode 79 – Creative Tools for Navigating Boundaries Setting boundaries is hard enough—what helps you process the emotional resistance that follows? In this episode of Your Creative Chord , I walk you through how creative and spiritual practices can help you stay grounded, clear, and compassionate through any boundary maintenance challenges. You'll hear the full version of my original song F...

Setting boundaries is hard—but what comes after can be even harder. In episode 78, I share personal strategies and creative tools for navigating the emotional resistance that often follows healthy limits. Whether you're facing backlash from others or internal guilt, you’ll hear reflections grounded in Buddhist practice, caregiving, and creative expression—including a clip from my original son...

Episode 77: Boundaries For Protecting Your Creative Energy In this solo episode, I share practical insights on why setting boundaries is essential for preserving your energy, staying creatively aligned, and avoiding burnout. You’ll hear real-life examples of red flags—both personal and professional—that signal the need for boundaries. I offer clear, doable ways to set, communicate, and maintain bo...

Tune in for key insights from a Piano Panel Event   I hosted, for an in-depth discussion on overcoming challenges at the piano. Get actionable strategies from 7 expert piano teachers on building consistent practice habits, improving technique, staying motivated, and exploring musical creativity—especially for adult learners. What You’ll Learn: How to practice consistently without relying on motiva...

Episode 75: A replay of the Creativity Panel Event, hosted inside our Creative Flow & Inspired Living Facebook group. Join me and six panelists as we share expert insights on creativity, wellness, and overcoming blocks, exploring the powerful connection between creativity and wellness!  Connect with our panelists: Kathy Tarochione   Courtney Bell Website Beverley Glazer Free checklist: From St...

Episode 74: Stay Organized with My Task-Tracking Google Sheet In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful tool I use to stay organized and on track with my podcasting workflow: my task-tracking Google Sheet. This system helps me manage everything from podcast creation to social media posts, emails, and YouTube versions of my episodes—and it can easily be adapted to your own projects or g...

Note: Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones , was originally scheduled for April 1. It has now been rescheduled to air on April 15, 2025. In Ep. 72, I share how struggles can actually become stepping stones for happiness. It’s all about shifting your mindset and seeing challenges as opportunities for personal growth. I discuss how embracing obstacles with the right attitude can lead t...

**Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones , and Episode 73, Three Simple Shifts for Piano Practice Consistency , have swapped air dates. Episode 73  aired on April 1, 2025.** Episode 73: 3 Simple Shifts for Piano Practice Consistency Struggling to stay consistent with your piano practice? In this episode, I share three simple mindset shifts that can transform how you approach practice—h...

UPDATE: New Date for the Creativity Panel Event! Our Creativity Panel Event: The Creativity & Wellness Connection was rescheduled to April 21, 2025. Listen to the podcast version of this insightful discussion in Episode 75: The Creativity & Wellness Connection . In Episode 71: Boosting Your Creative Flow for Wellness  & Fulfillment, I share strategies to enhance your creative flow, ove...

In Episode 70 of Your Creative Chord , '5 Simple Strategies to Get Organized & Achieve Your Goals ,' I’m sharing simple yet powerful organizational strategies to help you boost your creativity and productivity. If you struggle with focus, procrastination, or perfectionism, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through how organizing your tasks and aligning them with your values can...