Dear Creative Mind｜a space for creative liberation

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck. In this episode, we gently explore the feeling of being “stuck” and how it’s often an illusion born from resistance within ourselves. Resistance arises when two parts of us pull in opposite directions: one part that longs to move forward, and another that seeks to protect us from what it perceives as...

In this episode of Dear Creative Mind , I’m diving deep into the tension between self-doubt and self-belief—the push and pull that every creative soul knows all too well..We all feel that part of us that questions our worth, our decisions, and our abilities... How can we shift from seeing it as a roadblock to using it as a tool for growth? I’ll walk you through simple yet powerful actions you can...

In this episode of Dear Creative Mind , I’m sharing some personal updates and exciting changes happening in my life. I’ve been navigating a big transition, and in the process, I’ve created new resources I’m eager to share with you. I’m also sharing a fresh way to work together, and a free resource that I’ve designed to help you build confidence in your creative process. And—there’s something else...

Happy Winter Solstice! I’m so glad you’re here for this seasonal journaling practice. Our intention is to get curious about what we learned from this past year, update our definition of success, and identify what might need to shift or what might need to be released, so you can feel refreshed and ready to call in your beautiful 2025 goals. Follow along with the prompts: https://www.dearcreativemin...

Today's meditation is a guided practice to self-inquire and set loving boundaries with your mind, heart, body, and anchor you back into the present moment. ⁠⁠You may also choose to use this as a journaling practice to help call back all the parts of you that are plugged in places that deplete you of your precious energy, so you can rekindle your creative fire.⁠ ⁠Support the podcast: buy me a coffe...

In this conversation, Melissa opens up about her journey with long COVID, a transformative experience that has reshaped her identity as a person, creative, dancer, and storyteller. She reflects on how the illness has woven itself into the fabric of her life, and how it brought up fear, loss, grief, anger... and also, its own kind of medicine. About Melissa Before the pandemic, Melissa Mansfield wa...

This soothing meditation practice is designed specifically for those creative minds who feel trapped by their harsh inner critic. If you've ever found yourself paralyzed by self-doubt or overwhelmed by perfectionism, this guided meditation is here to offer you a moment of respite and clarity. ⁠Support the podcast: buy me a coffee ⁠ About me Hello, I'm Pascale! I coach artists, makers and creatives...

This is an invitation to work together this season through 2 brand new coaching offerings: Untangled and Mused, and upcoming community events, Reverie and Devotion. About Untangled and Mused Book a free clarity call Join the Reverie waitlist Join the Devotion waitlist About me Hello, I'm Pascale! I coach artists, makers and creatives of all kinds because I believe in the cathartic power of art, an...

Do you have an inner critic? Your answer is most likely yes! I can also assume you've been wanting to get rid of it many times before. In today's episode, I'm inviting you to better understand this protective part of you and learn how to befriend it (instead of destroying it). This is an invitation to befriend this part of you: Observe— Get some perspective and distance from this part of you. See...

Today, I'm chatting with former client Kimberly Graef about living life and running a business on your own terms, breaking the rules, being brave enough to be a little rebellious, and building a brand that truly feels like you. About Kimberly Kimberly is a brand designer and neurodiverse creative who translates tangled thoughts and ideas into brands that are infused with personality and rooted in...

This is a short practice designed to help you reconnect with your true creative identity, voice and essence. The prompts shared at the end for a journaling session: What is the texture of your art? What is your art’s emotional colour palette? What would the pattern of its soundwave look like? What do you want someone to feel after encountering your art for the first time? If someone wrote the most...

This is a live journaling practice to release the stagnant, and welcome in fresh support to help us make progress on our creative goals this season. Not in the space for the practice? Save the episode and schedule a moment later this week to come back to it. PS. If you create an anchor for your season, feel free to share it with me on IG or by email :) Find the prompts on the blog here Find the pl...

Have you been feeling like whatever you do, whatever action you take, you seem to stay stuck… not able to move forward or to change something about your creative life or business? Whatever situation you might find yourself feeling stuck in, the root cause is most likely the same... (no, there's nothing wrong with who you are, and you're not lacking anything). In this episode, I'm shari...

Feeling stuck in a creative rut? This episode will be helpful for you if you’re looking to find a simple and streamlined way to guide yourself out of a rut, or carve a path to reach your creative goals with less resistance. So grab your notebook and let’s go through a coaching ritual together.   If you were to paint a picture, what would it look like? If you were to travel into your heart, what fe...

In this episode, I'm answering the most frequently asked questions about working with a coach: What is coaching? What's the difference with other modalities? What can we work on together? If you've been curious about working with me, I hope this episode can answer some of your questions! PS. I'm opening private coaching spots for the Fall! Let's meet on a free clarity call to talk through your goa...

Today, I'm chatting with Ana Luísa, brand and website designer (and former client of mine). During our conversation, we explore a brave decision she's made this year: infusing more play, more fun, more simplicity into her creative work- and what changed in her life when we decided to do so. We also talk about her creative business story, human design, and the process of creating her brand new reso...

This is a short practice designed to help you reconnect with the playful part of you, when things start to feel a little too serious, boring or complicated. ⁠⁠Support the podcast: buy me a coffee ⁠⁠ ☕🙏🏼 About me Hello, I'm Pascale! I coach artists, makers and creatives of all kinds because I believe in the cathartic power of art, and the important role you're here to play. Through coaching, we...

Feeling like things are a bit too serious, heavy, or complicated? If you're looking to reconnect with playfulness and infuse a bit more fun into your creative life, practice, or business (but also can't quite remember how to play), I'm here to share guidance on starting the journey of relearning and teaching yourself the art of play. About me Hello, I'm Pascale! I coach artists, ma...

This 10-min meditative doodling practice is here to help you get out of creative spiraling, and soften the overwhelm you might be experiencing. The summer edition of Devotion is starting soon! Join us for a 5-week community coaching journey, and make progress on your creative goals. This season, we'll focus on themes inspired by the energy of Leo: playfulness, confidence, self-expression, leadersh...

Join me for this conversation with Hannalah, a poet and content marketing strategist for creatives- where we talk about the very real challenges of becoming visible online. She is basically coming to rescue us from the quicksands of social media! Hannalah believes that the world needs more creative people sharing their insight with the world. She focuses on helping her clients create meaningful co...

If managing your creative business feels complicated and overwhelming right now... Dear creative mind, I hope this episode can offer a few different ways to make it feel a little easier, a little simpler. I'm offering guidance from a few different angles to help you uncover what might be causing your business to feel complicated, what contributes to overwhelm, and some practical tools to troublesh...

This is an invitation to join The Playground community for our summer gatherings. The Summer Reset is a 90-min seasonal ceremony + gentle planning session where we gather to reflect on the season that passed, integrate its lessons, and map out simple steps to bring our projects to life. This season, we'll pay attention to making things simple & playful. The summer edition of Devotion , a 5...

Today, I'm chatting with Corri Lynne — she's a children's book author and illustrator living in Pittsburgh with her husband and little dog, Peanut. She is passionate about living authentically and sharing openly about past trauma, addiction, and recovery. Her hope is to challenge the stigma society still holds for these issues. She is a lover of all things creative and believes in the power of art...

This is a gentle visualization to help you connect with what it is you truly desire for your creative life— and what you may need to release to create space for it. PS. Looking to connect + create with like-minded creatives this Summer? Join us for ⁠⁠ The Summer Reset, ⁠⁠ our 90-min seasonal community gathering⁠⁠ where we pause to reflect and learn from the season that passed, and start planning t...

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, allow...