What if getting older could actually make you feel younger and more free? In this solo episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, I share the audio version of my recent Substack essay about why I feel more youthful at 36 than I ever did at 22. The secret is self-acceptance. I talk about the pressure I felt in my early twenties, the urgency that aged me from the inside out, and the healing that helped me finally feel light, calm, and creative again. Youth is not the absence of age. It is the presence of self love. When we stop tying our worth to our achievements and start trusting ourselves, everything opens up. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt behind, struggled with self worth, or been hard on their younger self. You will learn: How self-acceptance can make you feel younger Why your twenties often feel stressful and heavy The difference between disappointment and failure How pressure and perfectionism age your spirit How to reconnect with joy and creativity If you are ready to feel more confident, peaceful, and creatively free, this episode will help you get younger from the inside out. Subscribe to my Substack here: 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

What do you do when your biggest dream comes true but leaves you feeling more lost than ever? In this powerful episode, singer-songwriter and activist MILCK (whose viral anthem “Quiet” became the soundtrack of the 2017 Women’s March) shares the journey of how she got fame and chose to give it back so she could reclaim her own voice, her music, and herself.  We also deep dive into her amazing album, Mother Tongue, which you have to check out.  You’ll Learn: -How to know when it’s time to walk away from something shiny but misaligned -Tools to rebuild self-trust after people pleasing and self abandonment -Why learning to like yourself is actually harder than loving yourself -How to listen to your body for guidance and creative healing -The grief of assimilation and the journey of coming home to yourself & your roots If you’ve ever achieved success and still felt disconnected, this episode will help you remember your authenticity, your creativity, and your voice and come home to yourself. 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever made a creative promise to yourself and actually kept it? In this episode, I’m sharing the promise I finally followed through on, what made it stick, and how you can keep your own creative vows, too!  I’ll walk you through: -How to choose a creative promise that feels aligned -Why the words you use to describe it matter -The power of naming a timeframe -How to lean on your community -And why letting it be imperfect is the key to actually beginning I also share a big announcement I’ve been holding close to my heart. Hint: it has to do with writing, courage, and coming home to a part of myself I’ve missed for years. If you’ve been feeling the call to start something new, return to something you love, or simply show up for yourself more fully this month, this episode is for you!  Link to subscribe to my Substack here: https://substack.com/@laurenlograsso (https://substack.com/@laurenlograsso)  🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you ever wonder why you are the way you are, or why certain patterns keep repeating in your life and relationships? What if the path to healing isn’t about becoming someone new, but coming home to who you’ve always been? In today’s pod, I sit down with internationally accredited Enneagram teacher and author of The Enneagram of the Soul, Nhien Vuong, to explore how this powerful tool can serve as your roadmap to authenticity, spiritual growth, and creative freedom. From this episode, you’ll learn: -What the Enneagram really is and why it’s more than just a personality typing system -How to find your type and why it’s different from what you think  -How to soften your inner critic and develop self-compassion -How to identify the box you’re unconsciously living in (and how to get out) and  -How to use the Enneagram as a spiritual and creative practice  Get Nhien’s Book: https://nhien-vuong.com/book/ (https://nhien-vuong.com/book/)  More on Nhien (https://evolvingenneagram.com/founder-nhienvuong) 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you have a memory from your early creative life that still stings? Maybe it was a teacher who embarrassed you, a moment of rejection, or a time when you decided it was safer to shrink than shine. If so, you may have a creative wound and it is likely still playing out in your creativity and career to this day. But do not fret: today, we're going to begin the process of healing it together. Discover: -What a creative wound is and how it could be secretly holding you back -The real-life moment that brought up one of my deepest creative wounds (and why it caught me off guard) -A guided visualization to help you meet your younger self, rewrite the limiting story of the wound, and start to reclaim your creative power -Why healing the creative wound is the key to greater confidence, visibility, and joy This episode is gentle, honest, and might bring up some emotion, but it’s all in service of creative freedom and inner peace. If you’ve been feeling blocked, afraid to share your work, or like you’re still carrying the weight of what someone once said about your voice, art, or ideas... this is for you. 🩷 Come back to this visualization anytime you need to reconnect with your inner creative and remind them: you’re safe now and ready to be seen. 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever felt like you were living someone else’s dream? This week I’m talking with Erica Pepin, a powerful example of what happens when you take a chance on your creative call. She left a stable job to follow her dreams. Now she’s a published author who built her creative life from the ground up, with no roadmap, just trust and a love for literature. Oh she’s also one of my high school besties and we get to reunite for an hour here! SO FUN!  From this chat, you’ll learn: -How to trust your intuition even when it doesn’t make sense -What it really takes to become a published author -How to break free from corporate life and go toward your dreams, and  -The unexpected power of rejection If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start listening to your inner voice, this episode is for you! Get Erica’s book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Work-Nights/Erica-Peplin/9781668050873 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Work-Nights/Erica-Peplin/9781668050873)  🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever had a gut feeling, a prophetic dream, or a sign that felt too perfect to be coincidence? In this episode, I sit down with psychic medium and spiritual teacher MaryAnn DiMarco to help you unlock your intuition, reconnect with your spirit guides, and reclaim your creativity through divine collaboration. We talk about: -The difference between ego and divine guidance -How to hear from your guides (even if you feel “blocked”) -What’s really stopping your intuitive connection (hint: it might have to do with your smart phone!) -How to overcome fear and disappointment to create with spiritual support -A powerful practice to meet your guides today This is a soulful, fun, deeply grounding conversation that will expand your perception of what’s possible...both creatively and spiritually. I left this talk with chills and renewed creative clarity. I hope it does the same for you. 💫 Let me know in the comments on Spotify: What’s one sign or intuitive message you’ve received lately? xo, Lauren Get MaryAnn’s book: The Guides: Mapping Out Life’s Journey with Spirit: https://www.maryanndimarco.com Follow MaryAnn on IG: @maryanndimarco 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Feeling creatively blocked, burnt out, or like you’ve lost your spark? You’re not alone  and this episode is your permission slip to reset, realign, and rediscover your voice! After 7 years of podcasting without a single missed week, I took a 2-month break. What I learned during that time changed everything about how I see creativity, success, and myself. Whether you're on the edge of burnout or just craving clarity, this episode will meet you where you are and gently guide you back to your creative center. From this episode, you’ll learn: -What to do when your creativity feels like it’s dried up -How taking space can reignite your creative fire (without ruining momentum) -The real reason your productivity might be sabotaging your purpose -Why rest is essential to breakthrough ideas -How to rebuild your creative identity when you feel lost If you’ve ever felt like you can’t stop or step back,  especially as a high achiever, this episode is for you. It’s not just a comeback story. It’s a roadmap for returning to yourself. PLUS I share a little recap of my wedding, for those that are curious!  Check out the pod and let’s rediscover your creative voice together. LOVE YOU! 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hello my Creative Cutie! 💍✨Welcome to Part 2 of the Unleash Your Inner Creative wedding special and OMG, this one gets real. In this episode, Timmy and I deep dive into our wedding planning journey. The stress, the surprises, the growth, the moments that tested us,  and how we came out more connected than ever. You’ll hear: -What wedding planning actually taught us about our relationship -How we found the PERFECT venue and the BTS of what the search was really like -How we navigated family dynamics, decision fatigue & wedding pressure -Our thoughts on spending, values, and staying true to ourselves -Why I’m officially saying: Justice for Bridezillas! 👰🏻‍♀️🔥 Whether you’re single, married, engaged or just love good stories and laughter, this one’s for you. We laughed, got honest, and even shared what we’re most excited for in our marriage journey.  Thanks for being part of this chapter with us.  If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to hear the story of our engagement, the proposal, and the first steps of planning!  I will see you back here when Unleash Your Inner Creative Returns at the end of September! LOVE YOU!  Support us:  To buy Timmy’s Book, click here: https://tblewitt.gumroad.com/l/theelementalway Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timothymichaelblewitt/  To book me as a speaker click here: https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/  🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Hello my creative cutie! SOOOO Excited to say that this week kicks off a very special two-part wedding series! In Part 1, I sit down with my fiancé, Timothy Michael Blewitt, to share the behind-the-scenes of our engagement and the start of our wedding planning journey. You’ll hear: -The hilarious ways my parents almost blew Tim’s proposal -The serendipitous story behind my engagement ring -Why Tim recreated The Office proposal in our living room (Shout out to Michael Scott!!) -Our first steps into wedding planning and what we’ve learned so far It is a mix of love, laughter, family chaos, and a reminder that big milestones are never perfect, they are perfectly ours. 💍✨ Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we dive deeper into the wedding planning process, lessons learned, and why I say “justice for Bridezillas!” 🎙️ Connect & Work with Me: If you love this episode and want personalized support to break through creative blocks, build confidence, and finally share your work with the world, I’d love to help. As a creative coach, I work with artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives to unleash their inner voice and build a thriving creative life from a place of self-love. ✨ Want to work together? Email me at Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com (mailto:Lauren.LoGrasso@gmail.com) or visit https://www.laurenlograsso.com/contact/ to book a free 15-minute discovery call. Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :)  Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative (https://www.instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative/?hl=en)    Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso (https://www.instagram.com/laurenlograsso/?hl=en) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.