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.

Listen to the episode to learn what to meditate on.

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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

Website: https://IzoldaT.com

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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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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

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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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