Dear Creative Mind｜a space for creative liberation

Ileana Moro doesn't paint people; she paints what moves through them. The self-taught multidisciplinary artist from Costa Rica, now based in Antwerp, joins us for a conversation about the courage it took to leave architecture and choose the unknown, how she works with invisible forces and what it means to stay long enough with your own darkness to see what lives there. We also explore the flui...

A conversation with Penelope Trappes on the sacred art of making space What happens when an artist stops trying to be understood and starts listening to something deeper? In this deeply intimate conversation with Penelope Trappes, we explore what it means to trust your own voice when the world may not understand it, why she began removing lyrics from her music, and how grief and beauty can live in...

A conversation with YANA on silence, intimacy, and the courage to make tender music in turbulent times In this conversation, we talk about the journey from classical training to finding her own voice, and what it actually takes to protect the original feeling of an idea without overworking it into something unrecognisable. We explore the intimacy in her music, and how she thinks about simplicity a...

This is a short introduction to the new season of the Dear Creative Mind podcast. I'm sharing what my creative world has looked like this winter, and reflect on something I've been noticing a lot in the creatives I work with lately. I also introduce the 3 artists I had the honour to interview for this season (YANA, Ileana Moro and Penelope Trappes). What connects them is something I find r...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberly Spiers, founder of The New Kind Community (formerly known as Uncommon Folk — a name change you’ll hear the full story behind in our conversation). Kimberly shares her personal definition of creativity, how her understanding of success has shifted over time, and the balance she’s discovered between following rules and breaking them. We talk about the loneline...

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck. In this episode, we embrace the messy, beautiful art of decision-making. We often wait for the perfect moment or all the answers to line up, but what if clarity actually comes through action? The fear of making the “wrong” choice can feel paralyzing, but every decision, imperfect as it may seem, lead...

In this episode, I’m joined by Amie McNee, author, speaker, and podcaster whose love letters to creators have inspired a global community of artists. Amie’s mission is radical: to dismantle the limiting narratives that keep us from making the work only we can create. Together, we explore the tender and challenging parts of the creative life: learning to honour where we are in the process (even whe...

This 10-min meditative doodling practice is here to help you get out of creative spiraling, and soften the overwhelm you might be experiencing. (This is a re-aired episode from 2024). About me Pascale Côté is a creativity guide, therapeutic arts practitioner, artist, and writer who helps creatives meet, understand, and express themselves by guiding them to work *with* their (creative, complex, unc...

Today, I’m joined by Xenia Marie Ross Viray , the multidimensional human behind Myths of Creation . Xenia is an imagination healer, frequency artist, and imaginal strategist — the artist and guide behind luminous mystical containers like Inner Sanctum and Create Your Cosmology . She supports spirited innovators in bringing their natural genius into form. In our conversation, we explore the collect...

In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsie Tamms — artist, educator, and founder of Lettering Works — who blends hand-lettering with marketing to create meaningful, community-rooted work. We dive into her passion for cause-driven projects, especially around mental health, chronic illness, and underrepresented voices. Together, we explore how to contribute to what we believe in, in ways that are both m...

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck. A well-rested creative is an inspired and powerful one—let’s give ourselves that permission. In this grounding note, we dive into the art of rest and how it’s essential for our creative flow. Sometimes, slowing down is exactly what we need to move forward ;) About me Pascale Côté is a creativity guid...

In this episode, I'm here to guide you towards spending more time doing rather than endlessly ruminating over the process of making art. As always, my intention is to help you navigate the complexities of your creative mind without letting it hold you back. Today, I'll share some insights to prompt you to consider other aspects of yourself that can contribute to the creative process, so the mind c...

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the incredible Kate Belew—author, poet, and Witch—whose work weaves together creativity and magic in the most enchanting ways. Kate’s dedication to poetry, the sacred wild, and finding enchantment in everything she does is truly inspiring. We dive deep into the magic of liminal spaces—those messy, vulnerable in-between moments that hold so much potential for g...

If receiving support in this season of your creative life would feel like a big exhale, let's meet. I'm opening space to support new clients this summer and fall 2025. In this episode, I re-introduce myself and my work, share more about creativity guidance and therapeutic arts, and what it can look like working together. Curious? Let's meet in a free clarity call . My calendar opens in...

In this meditation, we’ll let our imaginations run wild and step into a space where anything is possible. Let's release the limits of what we think is real and connect to a deeper, truer vision for our creative life. Let's explore a world beyond rules and expectations, where our desires can unfold freely. About me Pascale Côté is a creativity guide, artist, and writer who helps creatives m...

In this episode, Amelia Knott, art psychotherapist and author of The Art of Thriving Online , joins us to talk about how creativity can help us build a healthier relationship with social media and our digital lives. We dive into the mental health impacts of hustle culture and the online world, and why a "digital detox" isn't always the answer. Amelia shares practical tips on staying...

In this episode of the Dear Creative Mind podcast, we dive deep into the all-too-familiar cycle of procrastination. We explore the emotional roots behind procrastination—how it's not laziness, but often a response to fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Instead of just looking for quick fixes, we’re getting curious about what’s really going on under the surface. What’s driving us to avoid certa...

In this episode, Bianca Barratt, journalist and founder of The Scoop , joins the conversation to demystify the world of PR for artists and creatives. Together, we explore how to grow your creative work beyond social media by leveraging the power of storytelling and building genuine relationships with the media. Bianca shares her journey from writing and editing to launching The Scoop , along with...

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck. In this soothing and grounding episode, we explore the experience of overthinking—the endless loop of "what ifs" and constant mental chatter. We unpack why overthinking often feels like a way to stay in control and how recognizing it as a pattern—not your identity—can help you release its g...

In this episode of Dear Creative Mind , we explore the power of inner anchoring to stay grounded through the ups and downs of the creative entrepreneurial journey. Instead of searching for stability outside yourself, the key is self-literacy—understanding and learning to read your own mind. Self-literacy means understanding your creative patterns, triggers, strengths, and values. It’s about decodi...

In this episode, we chat with Amelia Hruby about finding softer, more intentional ways to grow our art and businesses—without relying on social media. Amelia shares insights into her decision to quit social media, how it impacted her creative life, and how to build a business that doesn’t depend on the digital grind. We explore the many creative projects she’s launched, including Softer Sounds Stu...

A new chapter begins! In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of launching something close to my heart: a self-coaching space designed to help you get unstuck and reconnect with your creativity. Stuck in perfectionism, procrastination, or self-doubt? I built The Creative Liberation Portal for creatives like you. Learn why I made it, what’s inside, and how it can support your process. ⁠⁠⁠ Th...

In this episode, I’m joined by Catri Barrett, a Trauma-Informed ADHD Coach and Neurodiversity Educator. We discuss the power of working with your brain, especially for neurodivergent creatives. Catri shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties and how it reshaped her life and work. We explore common ADHD challenges like procrastination and decision paralysis, while Catri offers...

In this episode of the Dear Creative Mind podcast, we gently explore the transition from dreaming to doing—a challenge many of us face as creatives. While imagination provides a comforting space to envision our possibilities, true growth unfolds when we begin to bring those ideas into the world. We reflect on how fear, perfectionism, and emotional blocks can keep us lingering in the dreaming phase...

In this heartfelt conversation with Rachel Duncan, we dive into the often-unseen emotional connections we have with money, especially for creatives. Rachel, blending Financial Therapy and Art Psychotherapy, offers insights into how we can heal our money stories, shift our mindset, and find freedom in both our art and finances. From redefining the value of money to navigating the guilt of charging...