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Your Creative Mind

Your Creative Mind

Written by: Izolda Trakhtenberg
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Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they make their work and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating.

Through candid interviews and practical insights, you’ll learn storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing and art. Whether you’re searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and mental health, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, clarity, and joy.

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Episodes
  • Beyond Fear: How Skill Awareness Shapes Creative Confidence
    Jan 12 2026
    If your creative vision feels bigger than your current skills, you’re not failing. You’re growing.

    In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares a powerful insight from playwright Lauren Gunderson that reframes creative hesitation for writers, musicians, actors, and artists. This isn’t about fear of judgment. It’s about artistic skill, vision, and timing. Through personal stories from playwriting, songwriting, and performance, Izolda explores how creative confidence is built draft by draft, note by note. You’ll gain a practical mindset for moving past creative paralysis, honoring your current abilities, and trusting the process of artistic growth. If you’re wrestling with writer’s block, unfinished projects, or the question “am I good enough yet?”, this episode offers clarity, permission, and a path forward that is grounded in experience, generosity, and creative leadership.

    This week's card to contemplate

    Listen to the episode to learn what to meditate on.

    Connect with Izolda

    Website: https://IzoldaT.com

    Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call

    New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg

    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset

    It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

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    23 mins
  • What is Doing Your Best Right Now? A Creative Check-In for 2026
    Jan 5 2026
    For People Who Want Depth, Not Drama and Expression Without Exhaustion

    What happens when your creative voice evolves, and you choose to evolve with it?

    In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares why 2026 marks a turning point: a deeper focus on artists, makers, and anyone reclaiming confidence through creative expression. You’ll hear the story behind the new Suit of Voices in the Functional Tarot, a practical tool for reflection, communication, and inner clarity. Izolda also offers a grounding breathing practice and a powerful question: Are you doing your best right now? It's designed to help you step out of overwhelm and into intentional choice.

    If you care about creative confidence, artistic growth, mindful decision-making, and practical tools for navigating drama without losing your voice, this episode is for you.

    This week's card to contemplate: Drama

    Connect with Izolda

    Website: https://IzoldaT.com

    Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call

    New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg

    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset

    It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

    Listen on These Channels

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |

    **Affiliate Link

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    28 mins
  • Encore: Grammy Award Winner, Al Petteway on art, artistry, and living the creative life
    Dec 29 2025

    Al Petteway was arguably one of the top ten guitarists who ever lived. I was also lucky enough to call him a dear friend.

    Enjoy this encore episode with a terrific human and a musical master.

    New episodes will return in the new year.

    This Week's Card to Contemplate: Confidence

    Website: https://IzoldaT.com

    Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call

    New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg

    This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset

    It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**

    Listen on These Channels

    Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |

    **Affiliate Link

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    1 hr and 59 mins
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