Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)

Do you ever take a break, but still feel anxious, guilty, or like you should be doing more? In this solo episode, I share a personal story about what happened when I tried to rest over Memorial Day weekend...and couldn’t stop mentally working. This experience led me to a major realization: I’ve learned how to take time off—but I haven’t learned how to actually rest . If you’ve been pushing through...

Hello Creative Cutie! Today, in honor of our THREE Webby Wins, I am back with our third and last episode in a trip down unleash memory lane. This one is very special to me, because it's a coaching session.  I really came into myself as a coach during this episode and discovered how much I can trust myself and how my intuition is a big part of how I coach people. It's also a VERY important episode...

This week we continue to take a tour down memory lane with one of the best and most-listened to Unleash episodes of all time! It is with Sadie Blasucci--she shares her journey of making an extremely creative decision: leaving the religion that your parents and community have told you is the "right" one. For her, that was Mormonism. We need to use our creativity in ALL aspects of life, not just wor...

Okay creative cutie, we did it again—Unleash just won our third Webby Award (!!), and it's all thanks to YOU. To celebrate, I’m resharing one of my absolute fave episodes with the wildly inspiring Chandrika Tandon. She didn’t pursue music until her 50s, and now, in her 70s, she’s officially a Grammy winner. She just won this year! Her story is living proof that your creative dream wants you back,...

What does it mean to truly let go? How do you know when it’s time to move on, trust the journey, and step into a new chapter of your creative life? In this special episode, longtime Unleash producer, mentee, Emmy Award Winning journalist and dear friend, Rachel Fulton joins me to reflect on our three-year creative partnership as she graduates and moves into her new role as a TV reporter and anchor...

Is there an area of your creativity that feels draining, stuck, or even overwhelming right now even though you deeply love it? Maybe you started with passion and excitement, but lately, it's felt exhausting. You might even be questioning whether it’s worth continuing at all. If so, you’re not alone. In this solo episode, I share the pivotal moment when I almost quit this very podcast…and the shift...

What happens when you challenge yourself to write 100 songs in one year? How can structure, within creativity, free you? In this episode, artist and longtime Unleash listener, Maria (aka her stage name, Monelise), shares how her year-long songwriting experiment helped her reconnect with her creative essence, release perfectionism, and merge her onstage persona with her true self.  From burnout to...

Is there a part of your creative life you’ve put on ice? Maybe it got too painful, maybe life got too busy, maybe you felt like you failed or maybe you never even started…But when you think of your creativity and the fact that this piece isn’t in it, you know it’s not right. In this solo episode, I’m opening up about a powerful healing session that uncovered a deep creative wound, which helped me...

Have you ever felt disconnected from your body—or grieved the version of it you used to know? I have. And in this episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative , I’m talking with disability advocate and author Jayne Mattingly about something we don’t hear enough about: body grief , and how it can quietly block our creativity and self-love. Here’s what I’ve come to realize: when we lose trust in our bodie...

Hi Creative. As you may have seen, last week was a very scary week for me. My Dad, who I am extremely close to, was in the ICU for a subdural hematoma. At some point, I will tell the full story, but for today, I am sharing just a little behind the scenes of what has been going on, as well as resharing one of my favorite episodes in honor of my Dad. Please keep him in your prayers and good thoughts...

Are you feeling stuck, torn between two (or more) options, and unsure which path to take? Whether it’s a major life decision or something as simple as choosing what to eat for dinner, I’ve got you. In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing my foolproof, go-to decision-making trick that has never led me astray. This simple yet powerful tool helps you tune into your body’s natural wisdom, so you can ditc...

What if healing after trauma wasn’t just about survival—but about creativity, reclamation, and transformation? Today’s guest, Marlee Liss , is living proof that healing can look radically different than what we’ve been taught. After experiencing sexual violence, she was thrown into the justice system and quickly realized something: the traditional punitive approach wasn’t leading to healing—it was...

Hi, creative cutie, as you know, I've been very open and honest about my journey with codependency on the show: my struggles with it, my healing from it, my trying to understand it...In 2022, I was lucky enough to have Melody Beattie author of Codependent No More on the podcast. A couple days ago, Melody's daughter Nichole Beattie posted on her socials sharing that her mother had passed away on Fe...

BOO! I’m the ghost of your creative past, and I have one question for you: Do you have unfinished projects haunting you in creative purgatory? What if I told you they're the KEY to getting Unstuck? Have you ever abandoned a creative project, only to forget it existed? What if your best idea is already sitting in your notes, voice memos, or sketchbook—unfinished, unseen, and full of potential? In t...

What would you do if climate change threatened your home? That’s the reality I faced during the devastating California wildfires—an experience that changed my entire perspective on the climate crisis and our role in it. I realized that climate change isn’t just about the environment—it’s about our safety, our homes, our families, and our future. It’s a human issue . And while it can feel overwhelm...

Have you ever felt creatively empty—like your spark is just gone ? What if I told you that you actually have way more creativity inside you than you realize, but you just haven’t tapped into it yet? In this episode, I had an unexpected moment of inspiration (let’s just say it involved water… and a mess 😅). That moment made me realize something huge about creativity—something that might just chang...

Are you constantly stressed, overwhelmed, or running on empty?  In today’s episode, I sit down with Nahid de Belgeonne, a renowned somatic movement and nervous system expert, to uncover why we’re all stuck in survival mode—and how to break free . If you’re feeling wired but tired, creatively blocked, or stuck in the cycle of hustle culture, this episode is for you.  Nahid, known as the "nervous sy...

When life feels chaotic, how do you hold onto your creativity? After living through the LA fires , I’ve been reflecting on how to keep creating during difficult times—and today, I’m sharing the exact tools that have helped me navigate fear, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. In this deeply personal episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative , I break down how to stabilize yourself, calm your nervo...

What if the key to peace is letting go of who you think you’re supposed to be? In this episode of Unleash, I sit down with Tom Rosshirt —former White House speechwriter, storyteller, and wisdom-seeker—to explore the journey of releasing fear, breaking free from self-imposed limits, and finding harmony with your true self. Tom shares profound insights on embracing your shadow, the importance of acc...

What do you pack when you might lose everything? How do you stay calm in chaos? And how do you find meaning in the midst of trauma and tragedy? Can you? In this deeply personal episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative , I share my raw reflections on living through the recent LA fires . ✨ From this episode, you’ll learn: -How I decided what to pack in my go-bag when I didn’t know if I’d be coming ba...

Feeling stuck creatively? Struggling with unfulfilled dreams? Today’s guest, the legendary Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way , returns for her fifth appearance on Unleash Your Inner Creative to share her wisdom on finding breakthroughs, navigating creative roadblocks, and transforming disappointment into fuel for your greatest work. Julia’s practical yet profound insights have helped milli...

Do you feel overwhelmed by your dreams and goals, unsure of where to start? Today’s guest, Ximena Vengoechea, is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, known for her books on personal growth and well-being. Her concept of a life audit goes beyond organization— it’s about reconnecting with your deepest desires, assessing where you are, and charting a clear path toward where you want to go. ✨...

Hi Creative Cutie! I just wanted to pop in to say Happy Holidays and thank you for another great year of Unleash Your Inner Creative. Because of you I get to follow my dreams. I am so grateful to have you in this community. I love you and I believe in you! Also, if you want some support for your creative endeavors, I'd love to have you in my workshop! You can sign up for Kickstart Your Creative Pr...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time for the 4th Annual Unleash Christmas Spectacular with my amazing parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso ! 🎉 This episode is packed with laughter, love, and a healthy dose of holiday chaos. ✨ In this episode, You’ll Hear:  -The untold love story of my parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso💖 -A hilarious Christmas-themed game of Kiss, Marry, S...

It’s an exciting week here on Unleash Your Inner Creative because the Unleash Christmas Spectacular is back! 🎉 This Friday (or Thursday evening), join me and my incredible parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso , for the most anticipated episode of the year. My mom says it’s our best Christmas episode ever—so don’t miss it! The Spectacular will hit your feed Thursday night or early Friday morning , ju...