Coaching for Creatives : Recent Episodes
Kirstine Call
Welcome to Coaching for Creatives. My name is Kirstine Call. I’m a therapist trained life coach and a children’s book author. Join me and together we’ll get the drama out of our lives and onto the page.
There are people who don’t want to receive. They prefer to give. There are people who are only willing to take and aren’t willing to give. But the healthiest way is reciprocity. For us to give and receive in a way that uplifts and connects us to each other. In this episode we explore practical ways to receive goodness.
It’s hard to confront uncomfortable truths--it’s so emotionally hard that many times we avoid learning uncomfortable truths. Yet discomfort is where growth happens. In this episode we explore uncomfortable truths and how to embrace them.
When someone lets their light shine, the shadows fade, making life better for everyone who comes in contact with them. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and authentic helps others become vulnerable and authentic leading to connection and illumination. In this episode we explore concrete ways to let our light shine.
Flexibility increases our resilience and emotional health. But how do allow ourselves to change? In this episode we talk about how and WHEN to be flexible.
Forgiveness is a gift only we can give ourselves. And we have things we need to forgive ourselves for. Lama Yeshe said: “Be gentle first with yourself if you wish to be gentle with others.” In this episode, we explore concrete ways to forgive ourselves so we can forgive others.
Summer is my favorite! But how do we make sure we intentionally experience this summer in a way that is memorable? In this episode we explore ways to make this summer unforgettable!
I believe in miracles. Beautiful things don’t happen by chance and whether you believe in God or not, it’s emotionally healthy to believe things are rigged in your favor. It’s emotionally healthy to discover and recognize and notice the blessings and miracles in our lives. In this episode we explore how to recognize the miracles in our lives.
Do you struggle with letting go? In this episode we explore three ways to open your mind, allow things to happen, and let go in a way that helps you embrace your current reality.
How often do we miss what is RIGHT IN FRONT OF US? It’s like not knowing where your glasses are when they’re on the top of your head. Or losing your phone when it’s literally in your pocket. Or misplacing a book you’re holding. In this episode we explore how to attune our minds and hearts to see the things we're missing.
Saying hard things is HARD. Also, if we don’t say the hard things, we can’t be authentic. And we become distanced from people instead of connected. In this episode we explore how to say the hard things in a way that serves us.
Confidence empowers us to embrace our challenges, achieve our goals, and feel good about our lives. In this episode we explore what confident people do, and ways to increase our confidence.
Do you feel ever feel like giving up? The benefits to persisting are numberless! In this episode we talk about how to cultivate a persistence mindset.
Rewarding yourself isn't selfish, it's healthy! In this episode we explore why we should reward ourselves, and how to do it.
How do we find joy through challenges? In this episode I interview my parents who share how they manage to feel joy through their struggles so beautifully.
Why try new things? In this episode we explore the benefits to trying new things and some ideas for how to do it!
Do you have regrets? In this episode we explore why we feel regrets and how to approach regret in a healthy way.
What is intuition? It’s a ‘knowing’ or a nudge that something is off, or incredible, or needs our attention. Usually it’s subtle, which is why we often miss it or discount it, or ignore it. In this episode we explore doing feels right, trusting your gut, and allowing your intuition to teach you.
People are made to connect with each other. We need to feel understood, cared about, cherished, loved. In this episode we explore ways to make deeper connections.
Do you ever feel lucky? Or unlucky? Although the definition of luck defies the idea that we can make our own luck, there are actually concrete things we can do to increase our luck. In this episode explore how to do it!
Have you ever found yourself lamenting your lack or time, or your lack of money, or your lack or resources or lack of anything? In this episode we explore ways to overcome the scarcity mindset our culture has taught us to nurture.
Did you know feeling guilty is good? It propels us towards action and making things better. In this episode we explore ways to approach feeling guilty.
Do you find yourself being stubborn to your detriment? Knowing when to be stubborn and when to stop being stubborn is a skill. In this episode we explore ways to know when being stubborn is harmful, and how to open up your mind and loosen your stubborn tendencies when needed.
Do you know who you want to be right now? In this episode we talk about how to figure that out and how to get there.
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." Lao Tzu
Love is ephemeral. It’s not concrete. We can’t really define it, or hold it in our hands. Yet it’s essential for emotional health AND physical health. And there are so many unfathomable ways love benefits us. Clearly it's worth learning to love better. In this episode, we explore exactly how to do that!
Do you know how to figure out what you need? Do you know how to get it? Your needs matter. When you get what you need you are more capable of helping others get what they need--there’s a beautiful reciprocity and butterfly effect to getting what we need. In this episode we explore all of this and more.
Ever struggle with motivation? In this episode we explore practices for increasing motivation.
Feeling blue this winter? It's totally normal to feel sad when it's dark and cold outside. In this episode we explore ways to overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder AND add some light into your life.
Ever feel like it's impossible to find peace amidst the chaos?
Fred Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” This episode explores concrete ways to find peace when surrounded by chaos.
Do you have a hard time being still? In our culture where we equate our worth with busy-ness, it's hard to take the time to be still. But stillness is so healthy for our bodies and minds! In this episodes we explore easy ways to be still.
As we embark on the journey of 2025, opening our minds to the possibilities makes all the difference in how we experience our lives! In this episode we explore how to open our minds to the endless possibilities.
Hooray for episode 100! To celebrate, in this 100th episode, we explore 100 ways to show love!
What happens when we choose the life we have now? How does this change our perspective and ability to feel joy? In this episode we explore these questions and practical ways to choose the life we have right now.
Why do we give gifts? In this episode we explore ways to give gifts in the most joyful way possible.
Gratitude only makes life better! In this episode we explore concrete exercises for increasing gratitude.
What is true success? In this episode we explore how to redefine success and increase our joy.
How often do you find yourself doing things you don't want to do and then feeling resentful? In this episode we explore ways to deal with these feelings.
Albert Einstein said "Curiosity and creativity are intelligence having fun." In this episode we explore why curiosity is helpful AND how to get more curious!
Everyone feels discouraged sometimes. In this episode we talk about ways to approach and alleviate discouragement.
Embarrassment is normal and also totally uncomfortable. In this episode we explore tools for mitigating embarrassment in the best ways possible.
Feeling awe increases our creativity and happiness. In this episode we explore ways to feel awe every day.
What is a growth mindset? In this episode we explore why we want a growth mindset and tools for cultivating our own growth mindset.
Do you find yourself resisting the good things? How do we recognize what we're resisting? In this episode we explore ways to accept and embrace.
Disappointment is totally normal. In this episode we explore ways to feel and overcome disappointment.
Why get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable? Discomfort isn't fun. Yet challenging ourselves is uncomfortable AND the only way to grow and learn and become who we want to be. In this episode we explore ways to get comfortable with discomfort.
Are you an introvert? Then you know how hard it is to go to a conferences and talk to people you don't know. In this episode we explore ways to make in person events connecting.
Do you feel misunderstood? In this episode we explore ways to approach feeling misunderstood.
How can we really show our friends and family that we love them? In this episode we explore how to do it.
Rejection feels horrible--unless we reframe the way we think about it. In this episode we explore helpful ways to think about rejection.
In this episode we explore simple shifts and practices that help us think more abundantly!
Would the world be better if everyone read more? I think so! In this episode we explore the many ways reading helps us heal.
All emotions are meant to be felt, experienced and expressed. In this episode we explore ways to hold several opposing emotions at once.
There are so many negative emotions we try to avoid, but it's IMPOSSIBLE to only feel positive emotions. In this episode we explore how to get better at feeling the inevitable negative emotions.
What are you so attached to, that losing it feels like an emergency? Why are you clinging to those things? True freedom comes from truly letting go. In this episode we explore how to do it!
Laughing not only feels good, but it's healthy too! In this episode, Coach Kirsti Call explores creative ways to keep laughing.
Empower yourself by doing any of these ten simple things!
Ep.5 Get Yourself Unstuck Part 4: Impossible Dreams
Why should we read? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores ten reasons we should give ourselves permission to read.
What do you do when you feel alone? In this episode Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to combat loneliness and connect with people.
Do you feel like a fraud? Or do you feel like your success stems from luck? In this episode we explore ways to deal with imposter syndrome.
Ep.105 Picture Book Look on Imposter Syndrome
Are you overly busy? Why do we equate our worthiness with our busy-ness? What can we do to combat the productivity fallacy?
ADHD may feel like a disability, but it also is highly correlated with incredible creativity! Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to approach ADHD traits.
We are all very aware of our flaws--but how do we become more aware of our strengths? And once we know what we're good at, how do we embrace our strengths?
Why declutter? How can empty spaces increase our creativity? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores these questions.
What totally eclipses you? How can you cultivate wonder and awe? In this episode coach Kirsti Call explores ways to intentionally feel the joy, wonder and awe of nature.
How do you approach your mistakes? In this episode we explore how mistakes lead to discovery.
Do you judge yourself? Do you judge others? Freeing ourselves from judgement allows us the space to truly see and connect with other people. In this episode coach Kirsti Call explores ways to vanquish our judgement.
What does your brain do with uncertainty? How do we discourage negative possible scenarios and increase the positive ones?
How do we find ideas? Coach Kirsti Call explores some tried and true ways to invite more ideas into our lives.
Life is full of decisions, big and small. In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores ways to help the decision making process easier and maybe even fun.
What does emotional nourishment feel like? What are some ways to emotionally nourish ourselves? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores these questions.
How do we grieve and heal at the same time? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores steps to grief recovery.
Vulnerability leads to connection and our best creative work. But how do we help ourselves be vulnerable? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores this question.
Why do we struggle to love ourselves? What are the benefits of self love? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores these questions and also how to fall in love with our unique selves.
What would we do if we weren't afraid? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores how to move forward through the fear.
What makes us grumpy? What can we learn from our irritation? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores ways to reduce our irritation.
Ever resist your difficult emotions? We ALL want to avoid those tough feelings, yet processing them leads to better physical and emotion health. In this episode coach Kirsti Call explores healthy ways to process emotion.
Why is it so difficult to ask for help? What are the benefits of allowing ourselves to receive help? Coach Kirsti Call explores these questions and and more in Ep.52, Asking For Help.
Anne Le Fleur
The Gift of Happiness
Do you want to ignite your goals and creativity for the year 2024? Coach Kirsti Call explores five ways to make 2024 your best year yet!
Sometimes it's hard to find even a glimmer of light in the darkness. In this episode, Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to find light and shine light.
Do you find yourself arguing with reality because current circumstances "shouldn't" be happening? What happens when we radically accept? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call explores how radical acceptance helps us, and ways to practice it.
Are there benefits to being willing to be wrong? Coach Kirsti Call explores why we always want to be right, how that affects us and our relationships, and how to increase our willingness to be wrong.
Did you know practicing gratitude heals you emotionally AND physically? Coach Kirsti Call explores nine ways to make gratitude a permanent part of your life.
Do you struggle with letting go of shame? Coach Kirsti explores ways to not only let go of your own shame, but to help others as you do it.
Brene Brown
Jody Moore
Our wants won't match. up with our needs 95% of the time. How can we work through not getting what we want? Coach Kirsti Call explores how to empower ourselves through our unfulfilled wants.
Do you allow yourself to feel anger? How do you process anger in a healthy way? Coach Kirsti Call explores nine tools for approaching anger.
Is it possible to improve your relationship despite disagreements? In this episode, Coach Kirsti Call explores seven healthy ways to respond when we don't agree.
Looking for an inspiring read? Here are five books ALL creatives (and all people) should read. Listen to this podcast, and then don't walk, RUN to the library or bookstore!
Ever noticed what happens when you are willing to be vulnerable? Coach Kirsti Call explores the benefits of connection and six ways to increase connection.
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Why do we worry ahead of time? Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to stop ourselves from suffering ahead of time.
Wondering how to get your mind where you want it? Coach Kirsti explores the magic of Not Yet.
You know that unsettled feeling you get when things are uncertain? Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to be more okay with uncertainty.
How do you handle disappointed expectations? Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to transform disappointment into opportunity.
What makes us resilient? Coach Kirsti Call explores five ways to increase our emotional resilience.
Ever wonder how to weather your storms? Let's explore seven ways to be stronger than your storms!
Feeling drained? Here are some ways to take care of yourself and increase your creativity while you're at it!
Ever feel like your quirks might be a little too much? This episode explores how to embrace your quirks in a way that not only increases your confidence, but also helps others embrace their differences.
There's something about hard things that helps us grow. In this podcast we explore how we can transform our challenges into opportunities.
In this podcast episode we explore how to make our expectations work for us instead of against us.
Do you have trouble revising or re-visioning your manuscripts or your life? Here are some creative ways to approach it.
Feeling like you'll never measure up? Here are some ways to shift your perspective, and recognize you ARE enough.
When should we say YES? Why should we say yes? And when is no the right answer? Coach Kirsti Call explores these questions and more.
Ep.10 Failing Ahead of Time
Do you find yourself worrying about your worry? Coach Kirsti Call explores 13 simple steps for calming an anxious brain.
Do other people's opinions stop you in your tracks? Coach Kirsti Call discusses healthy ways to approach other people's opinions about you.
Looking for a creativity boost? This 4 minute guided meditation will get you exactly where you want to be!
Ever feel like you're creatively stuck? Life coach Kirsti Call explores ways get your creative juices flowing.
Corey Rosen Schwartz
Kim Chaffee
Why do we fear change? When do we choose change? Coach Kirsti Call explores these questions and how to make changes that serve us.
Do you feel like you need to be extroverted in order to succeed? Coach Kirsti Call explores how introversion is an asset in creative work.
Quiet; The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
There is so much beauty in disaster. Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to find beauty in disaster.
Coach Kirsti Call explores 7 steps to increasing our self compassion. This might be the single most important thing we can do for ourselves and others!
Have you ever had your perspective change instantly? Coach Kirsti Call explores the power of perspective in creative work.
As creatives our feelings are sensitive. Coach Kirsti Call explores ways to heal hurt feelings and also avoid them!
Do you live in self doubt? Coach Kirsti Call talks about 5 ways to increase your confidence!
What is perfection? In this episode, coach Kirsti Call discusses ways to approach and overcome perfectionism.
Ever find yourself comparing yourself to others? Here are 6 things to remember when you compare and find yourself lacking.
Are you sick of waiting for things to happen? Coach Kirsti Call describes three ways to make waiting less torture and more anticipation.
Do you ever feel like everything is just too much? Coach Kirsti Call shares three ways to vanquish overwhelm.
Do you ever give up before you've even started? Life Coach Kirstine walks you through why you might fail ahead of time, how to recognize when you're doing it, and what to do about it.
What connects you to others? To your characters? To yourself? Life Coach Kirsti Call walks us through nine questions for creating closer connections.
How do words harm or help us? Life Coach Kirstine Call explores how to harness the power of words.
What works for you is different that what works for me. Life coach Kirstine Call discusses how to find what works for you and use those tools to find creative success.
Do you have a hard time getting yourself to do things? In this episode, life coach Kirstine Call shares an extended metaphor to help us JUST DO IT, even when it's hard.
Life Coach Kirstine Call talks about why we don't pursue our dreams, why we do pursue them, and how to do it!
Life Coach Kirstine Call shows us how throwing away your writing to-do list will create more time for you and help you get more efficient in your creative life, all areas of life.
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This is the second in a 6 part Get Yourself Unstuck Series. Creative Life Coach Kirstine Call shares concrete ways to find joy in the creative journey.
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