The Everyday Creative

Is fear holding you back? In this illuminating conversation, Evie and Emily unpack how fear operates as one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior and explore its complex relationship with creativity.  Everyone experiences fear to a varying degree, but creativity might be the perfect antidote.   Episode Highlights: Defining fear How fear relates to overexposure to social stimuli and trauma...

In this follow-up episode to their previous discussion on habits, Emily and Evie Soape explore how to troubleshoot habits when you hit obstacles or fall off track. They discuss strategies for getting started with new habits, overcoming common barriers, and maintaining consistency with behavior change. Episode Highlights: Finding Initiation Energy Where to Start When You Feel Stuck Overcoming Obsta...

Perfectionism is real, and it seems to be on the rise. You may notice your perfectionist tendencies. In this episode, Evie and Emily are getting into the psychology of perfectionism - what it is, why it happens, and how it impacts our lives.   But it’s not all bad news! Creativity and self-expression can help shift perfectionistic tendencies, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassi...

It doesn’t matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to talk about goals and habits. Our New Year’s energy wore off months ago, and we are headed into summer - which is a notoriously bad time for starting and maintaining habits. So, as the weather heats up and we lose the regular school day routines, we are revisiting the topic with new energy.   Episode highlights: SMART Goals vs. the STAR...

In this episode, Evie and Emily explore what it truly means to be a Creative and how creativity is more than just producing art - it’s a mindset, a process, and a practice that shapes our lives. They discuss how to cultivate creativity, overcome self-doubt, and integrate creative habits into daily life.   Episode highlights: What does it mean to be a Creative? Mindset for creativity The Creative P...

You may not realize it, but we are in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness. We are spending more time alone and have fewer close friends. It’s a trend that needs our attention because social connection is as much a part of health as nutrition and exercise.   In this episode, Evie and Emily address the topic of social connection and how it impacts our lives. Plus, they discuss tips on deepening e...

Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships, protecting your well-being, and ensuring that your time and energy are spent in ways that align with your values. Without clear boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, taken advantage of, or burned out is easy. In this episode, Evie and Emily dive into the importance of setting personal boundaries - emotionally, physically, and with time and...

Creativity and physical activity are inextricably linked. Have you ever had a breakthrough on a problem when out for a walk? And it’s not only the epiphanies. Brain health, memory, and learning get a boost from movement. In this episode, Evie and Emily break down the different types of movement, discuss why exercise enhances brain health and problem-solving, and share practical ways to incorporate...

Did you know that habits control 40% of our behaviors? That is a significant portion of our day, so it’s crucial to ensure we are forming the ones we want and the ones that move us closer to who we want to be. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore the science of habit formation and how it connects to identity and creativity. They break down the process of forming and sustaining creative habits....

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. It is a way to get all your ideas out of your brain and into the world. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore different journaling styles and discuss how to make journaling work for you. They also share personal stories about our experience with journaling and provide practical tips for starting and main...

Social connection is arguably the most impactful and important aspect of our lives. It can affect us in every way, and yet, most people are not fully aware of these interactions or don't completely understand their impact on our lives.    The quality of your relationships can be the biggest contributor to joy and fulfillment in life or, on the other extreme, can be the most detrimental to your suc...

As human beings, we all have an innate understanding of what the brain is and why it’s important. It controls bodily functions of which we are unaware and have little control - like heartbeats, breathing, and digestion. It’s also the command center for our intentional actions - chewing, movement, and speech.   But it’s something deeper than that, right? It’s our essence, our thoughts, feelings, an...

Here at The Everyday Creative, we talk about all things creativity. So, it's important for us to identify some goals around the creative process, creative practice, and creative ways of being.   The ultimate goal of this episode is to introduce what it means to be a Creative. It's much more than just doing creative things. It's a way of being. If you develop creative skills and mindset, you can us...

We are finally doing an episode about finding your values. Even if we don’t realize it, our values are a constant undercurrent in our lives. They are what we use to make decisions and how we choose to spend our time and energy, whether we know it or not.   Finding our values is a process of discovery and we are going through that process in today’s episode.    Episode highlights: Defining personal...

We’ve finally made it to the end of 2024! Now, it’s time to turn our attention to 2025. While New Year’s Resolutions aren’t for everyone, we think setting intentions for the upcoming year can be beneficial for everyone.    Episode highlights: Types of goals Challenges with goal setting Reframe goals by setting intentions instead Unconventional goal setting Anticipating and overcoming challenges Up...

‘Tis the season of consumption! Special days like Thanksgiving and Christmas are opportunities for us to connect with friends and family, show gratitude and get much needed rest. But like us, I’m sure you’ve noticed that our consumer-driven society has taken over.   Did you know that Americans produce 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year than they do the rest of the year?   We need to...

We live in a fast-paced modern society full of noise, distractions, and deadlines. All of this stuff competes for your precious time, attention, and energy. Without time to recharge, we are left feeling depleted.    It is time for rest!   Episode highlights: Types of exhaustion Types of rest Actionable steps for getting your rest   Helpful Links: Psychology Today: The 7 Kinds of Rest You Actually...

You get home from work with good intentions of diving into your creative project. You finally have the time and inspiration, but you just can’t seem to get off the couch. What’s going on? It’s all about energy management. Today we are exploring ways energy plays a role in creativity and how to manage your energy so you have enough to spare to act on your creative inspiration.   Episode highlights:...

This episode celebrates the one-year anniversary of our podcast. It’s been a surreal experience, and we can’t believe we’ve made it this far. Thanks to everyone who’s been listening all along. Episode highlights: All of the tech struggles Finding our voice and our message Tips, tricks, and lessons learned Managing expectations   Helpful Links: NPR’s Podcast Start Up Guide: Create, Launch, and Grow...

Art Therapy is the backbone of what we do here, but you may be asking yourself, “What is art therapy?” We are talking all about it in today’s episode.   Episode highlights: Art Therapy defined How Evie became an Art Therapist Basic tenets of Art Therapy How Art Therapy has changed for Evie since grad school Evie’s current Art Therapy practice   Helpful Links: American Art Therapy Association   The...

Today, we are discussing Creativity in Traditions. On its face, tradition seems like it would be the opposite of creativity - the same old stuffy thing year after year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can revitalize existing traditions with a dash of creativity. Or come up with new traditions as a way to exercise your creative muscle.   Episode highlights: Defining tradition Benefits of tr...

When you imagine your perfect creative space, what do you see? Lots of natural light, plenty of room for your supplies, or maybe a sturdy desk with multiple screens? And what does your current (or lack of) space actually look like?  If your reality falls short of the ideal, it may be keeping you from acting on your creativity. Don’t let this happen!   Today, we are discussing Creativity in Limited...

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing nutrition and creativity. Here are the highlights: How nutrition is related to creativity What aspects of health are not related to creativity The 9 key nutrients you may want to add to your diet to improve your creativity The 2 types of foods you might consider removing or reducing in...

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing the creative process. Here are the highlights: A destination vs a journey person - which one are you? Consider your limited resources The benefits of ephemeral art Types of ephemeral art Steps in the creative process   The Four Q’s   Question: What are you going to create based on what...

Welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption.   Today, we are discussing micro creativity. Here are the highlights: What is micro creativity Developing awareness around your mindset and time Finding small blocks of time Having a list at the ready to fill your small blocks of time   The Four Q’s Question: Where can you find time for micro-creation?   Quest:...