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Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso

Summary: Unleash Your Inner Creative is an Award-Winning podcast to help you become your full self & live a more creative & authentic life! I'm Lauren LoGrasso (a multi-passionate creative) & I believe repressed creativity causes much of the world's suffering, so I want to help you unleash! This pod lives at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, mental health & self-development. With the help of guests like Julia Cameron (The Artists' Way), Guy Raz (How I built This) &brain coach, Jim Kwik, you'll become expressed, redefine your relationship with fear & pursue your heart's deepest desires.

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  Astrology: Find Your Soul's Purpose, Your Missing Element & Deep Dive Your Birth Chart w/ Debra Silverman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:48

On The Guest:  Debra Silverman is an astrologer, psychotherapist, teacher, podcaster, and author of her book, The Missing Element. Over the past 45+ years of professional experience and private practice, Debra has specialized in helping thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on who they uniquely are. She specializes in guiding those who are going through major life changes, pain, and insecurity. Might I add, I HIGHLY recommend pulling out your birth chart for this episode and following along! From this conversation you’ll learn: How to build the courage to step out of “the norm” How astrology can help unleash our most true and authentic selves + What the birth chart tells us about our purpose More info four elements and how they play a key role in our lives and choice How to find your missing element What the midheaven is & how it’s related to career  How to find acceptance & Self-Love in your astrological chart How to practice deep peace A deep dive into your Saturn placement A mini live reading of MY chart! How to use your chart to gain more self-love, self-trust, and self-acceptance AND MORE! Vote for Unleash in the People’s Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup  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 :)  Get Deb’s Free Gift to Unleash Listeners: debrasilvermanastrology.com/freepodcastgift/ Find a copy of Debra’s book The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition here or wherever good books are found! https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/astrology-shop/  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Narrative Healing: Recognize Your Body’s Signals + Release Trauma & Your Deepest Stories w/ Author, Lisa Weinert | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:48

On The Guest:  Today’s guest is Lisa Weinert. She is a writer/author, keynote speaker, teacher, literary consultant, and a certified yoga teacher with specialties in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. Lisa has worked with authors for over two decades as a publicist, editor, and literary coach and now she’s finally telling her own story. Her new book Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story just came out yesterday which focuses on uncovering the healing power of your story, expressing your authentic voice, finding connections with your body’s signals and creativity, and much more. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to recognize your body's signals The power of silence  The connection between storytelling and your nervous system How to see your body as something to value and cherish How to listen to your body when it whispers instead of when it screams How to do narrative healing & its benefits  Tips on moving through trauma The power of releasing your deepest, most shame-filled story  How to find worth in your voice as a writer And LOTS more!  Vote for Unleash in the People’s Choice Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup  More: 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 :)  Find a copy of Lisa’s book Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story here or wherever good books are found! https://www.lisaweinert.com/#book  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Heal Family Trauma, Embrace Your Heritage & Walk Through Open Doors w/ My Italian Singing Sister, December Rose | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:22

On The Guest:  Today’s guest is December Rose aka Rosie. She’s a singer/songwriter, Italian culture content creator, vocal coach, and founder of December Rose Studios. Some of Rosie’s career highlights include studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music, winning a New Artist Spotlight award from Blastro.com and getting awarded New Music Weekly’s Top 40 Artist of the Year on the same ballot as Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes. I love how open Rosie is about everything: From how hard it is to stick with it as an artist when you don’t feel successful, to calling out and putting a stop to unhealthy family dynamics…Rosie’s just a really brave person and someone I am excited to share with you.  From this conversation you’ll learn: Why there are many ways to “make it” as a musician How to approach your artistry as a business How to reparent yourself and heal your inner child How to write about your family How to TRULY have faith The benefits in walking through open doors Advice for building self-love and self-trust And much more!  -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 :)  Find all of December Rose’s music here; including her newest single “Forever Getting Old”: December Rose Music Follow the show: @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me: @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Stop Trying To Be Cool & Starting Being Yourself + 30 Songs in 30 Days & Redefining Success w/ Judd Harris | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:48

On The Guest:  Today’s guest is Judd Harris. He is a singer/songwriter and American Idol Season 4 finalist. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, People Magazine and CNN. He’s opened for artists such as Wyclef Jean and Jesse McCartney and he also did an unbelievably amazing duet with Billy Joel of Billy’s song “Baby Grand” which went viral on TikTok, with half a million views. From today’s chat, you’ll learn:  The power of authenticity The antidote to cynicism How to stop sleepwalking through life How to trust yourself through the creative process Ways to find a creative community How whether you should keep going How to get unblocked  Do a 30 day creative challenge  Why Type A and Type B personalities go together  Why you need to stop combining idea creation with idea evaluation  AND MORE! -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  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Meet Your Authentic Self, Build A Long-Term Relationship w/ Your Creativity + What Life Loves About YOU w/ Caroline Addington | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:25

On The Guest: Today’s guest is Dr. Caroline Addington. Caroline has her PHD and started her career as engineer and neuroscientist, moved into building a thriving social media marketing business and recently left that behind to pursue personal training and fitness. In addition, she also hosts her podcast Co-Create where she interviews anyone from New York Times Bestsellers, person. She has a fascinating journey and you'll hear how she went from working in a science lab to floating down a river and why she fearlessly leaps when her soul tells her it's time. From our conversation, you’ll learn:  Why taking what society views as a step back, can actually be a step toward yourself How to build the courage to take life-changing leaps toward what you love Why a day job can become one of your greatest teachers and life-highlights How to use fitness to improve your mental health and relationship with yourself Why a long journey to your greatest passion is okay and even ideal How to get grounded and get into your body Why YOU are pure and beautiful--even if you feel the world around you is a mess -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    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Feeling Down? Learn Tools to Move Through Pain, Burnout & Creative Debt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:32

Are you burnt out? Been feeling down? Today I’m going to talk with you one on one and walk you through why last month was hard on me…How to move through being in a funk and burnout, what has helped me during this time, revelations I’ve had recently and I’ll even take some of your questions on this solo pod! **Remember to subscribe/follow to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. If you can, please leave us a rating and review- it really helps increase the show’s visibility and get out to more beautiful, creative souls. And tell a friend about the show-podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If it helped you or made you smile, share the love! Links: Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 The Anatomy of a Hit Idea, Releasing Self-Doubt + What Creative Debt is (and How to Get Out of it) w/ Karrie Wolfe of Kinetic Content | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:47

Today’s guest is Karrie Wolfe. She is the Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Development and Programming at Kinetic Content which is a production company that creates and produces top-rated series including Netflix’s Love is Blind and The Ultimatum. Some of Karrie’s executive producer credits include Married at First Sight, Claim to Fame, Man vs. Bear and many more.  You may not know this but I simply ADORE reality TV. I actually think it is one of the most creative mediums and that if you watch it through the right lens, it can teach you even more about being a human and human relationships than scripted Television. So you can imagine my excitement to have Karrie on and learn what goes into making a hit reality show. Karrie knows the creative process deeply--she comes up with new show ideas, develops them, pitches, sells and advises on new reality tv series. Today she’s here to talk about her latest show, “The Ride” --an eight-episode docuseries on Prime Video featuring the world of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). From This Conversation, You'll Learn: The anatomy of a good idea How to maintain optimism and positivity through setbacks What REALLY goes into making a hit show from start to finish Why rest is a necessary part of the creative process The concept of creative debt and what to do about it How to release Shame Talk How to stay true to your roots Why rest is a vital part of the creative process  What goes into an effective pitch  Why I believe reality TV is art (and what we can learn from it!) AND MORE! -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  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Kara Loewentheil on Retraining Your Mind, Overcoming Fear of Failure & Learning True Self-Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:33

Today’s guest is Kara Loewentheil. She is a master certified life coach, feminist mentor, hit podcaster, and soon to be author. She best known for her podcast “Unf*ck Your Brain” which has over 38 Million downloads and strives to help women overcome self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome, boost their self-confidence and go toward their goals. My kind of show. She also runs “The Clutch” which is a feminist coaching community where women can learn and grow to liberate themselves from self-doubt, insecurity, and anxiety. I wanted to bring Kara on the show because number one she has incredible tools to help you retrain your thoughts and rewrite your limiting beliefs. On top of her tools, she also has a great story of unleashing- she is a graduate from multiple IVY leagues and was on track to become a law professor when she gave it all up to follow the call to become a life coach. She knows how to shed conditioning to go toward her truest self and can help you do it, too! From This Conversation, You'll Learn: What, exactly an unfucked brain looks like and how to get one How to identify where you feel stuck and start getting UNSTUCK How to shed conditioning and take a leap Why preparing for failure is actually a good thing Why resisting your emotions actually leads to more bad feelings and how to stop How to take a big leap AND MORE! -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 :) Find Kara’s Podcast “Unf*ck Your Brain” here https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zq2XDpVrtadTR1xOfzhzo?si=9d9a6d362637419b  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Tips to Deal With Anxiety, Take Risks, Reinvent Yourself & Become a Full Adult w/ NYT Best-Selling Author, Sarah Knight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:22

Today’s guest is Sarah Knight. She is a New York Times best-selling author, hit podcaster and TEDx speaker with over 10 million views! I first met Sarah when I produced her podcast, No Fucks Given Podcast, which hit #1 on the Apple Education Charts, thank you very much. It is truly a fantastic show and guide, that you should check out when you’re done with this episode! Besides thinking Sarah is awesome, I wanted to have her on because her story is quite literally one of unleashing her inner creative. She spent years climbing the corporate ladder and made a wildly successful career for herself in book publishing. But she grew unhappy with the corporate politics, the early mornings and anxiety of her job, so she quit and went freelance. Within months of taking the leap, she had the idea for her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck, which went on to become a New York Times Best Seller. The power of what can happen when you unleash. Today she’s here to talk about her new book: Grow The Fuck Up, which gives great, actionable tips about adulting and just how to be an overall better functioning person.  From today’s chat, you’ll learn: How to take risks when you’re risk-averse How to deal with and move through anxiety and panic Some tactics for taking the leap and transitioning into working for yourself How to  implement mind-calming tactics into your routine How to do a life inventory Figure out where you need to grow up AND MORE! -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 :)  Get Sarah’s New book here: https://www.sarahknight.com/books/  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Body Neutrality: A Healing Tool to Help You Overcome Body Image Issues & Step Into Your Worthiness w/ Jessi Kneeland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:50

TW: Eating Disorders and Body image. Today’s guest is Jessi Kneeland. They are a queer and non-binary writer, speaker, podcaster and body image coach. Jessi started off as a physical trainer-- working with everyone from celebrities to supermodels and they found something interesting -no matter the body type, their clients always thought their bodies were not enough. This led Jessi to dig into their own body image, traumas and past to finally discover what helped them start their healing journey, which is something they call, Body Neutrality.  As someone who has long suffered with a bevy of body image issues including eating disorders, disordered eating and just generally never feeling Like I have the “right” body…I can honestly say I find Jessi's work revolutionary and healing in such a deep way, it’s hard to really put into words. Between their book Body Neutral, which comes out this June (and I highly recommend you pre-order now) and this conversation, I feel like I’m finally on a path to do some deep healing and rewiring in this area. I hope this chat will do the same for you. From today’s chat, you’ll learn: What exactly body neutrality is How to stop self-objectifying How to get embodied How to build up self-advocacy and become your own protector How to find your Body Image Avatar How to get to the bottom of your body story How to distinguish body positivity from body neutrality What happens to your creativity when you take the focus off of how you look And SO much more! Pre-order Jessi’s book “Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues” here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Mental Health in Romantic Relationships: Conflict, Triggers, Attachment Style & Healing w/ My Boyfriend, Timmy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:22

Hello, creative cutie! As you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So ALL month on the show, I will be bringing you topics and guests that have to do with mental health, in some capacity. My first guest? My gorgeous boyfriend, Timothy Michael Blewitt aka Timmy. Timmy and I are going to talk all about navigating your mental health while in a romantic relationship. The truth is: there are certain things about yourself, certain trigger points and pain you will feel and heal when you come to a romantic relationship authentically...There is healing and growth that could never happen alone, but it can also be challenging and confusing at times. In this episode, we take you through some of how we have navigated our mental health, triggers, anxiety, depression and conflict while we have been in relationship with each other. This episode is a vulnerable one and I hope it helps you feel less alone if you're in a relationship and wondering, "Is this normal?" The answer is yes. Vulnerability and curiosity can heal all. With deep love, comes deep growth. -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    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  Listen to Podfluencer Society: podfluencersociety.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Heal Yourself, Turn Your Mess into Your Message + The Power of Staying Present w/ Danielle McPartlin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:04

Have you been through some sort of trial or trauma? When you go through something hard or heartbreaking, one of the best ways to alchemize that pain is to make something- to create. Today’s guest is Danielle McPartlin and she did just that. She faced her health crisis head on, healed herself and is now helping others do the same. Danielle is the founder, and CEO of Plate Therapy which is a meal delivery company whose menu focuses on creating delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar free meals to help those with autoimmune disease and anyone who wants to eat gorgeous whole foods! From today’s chat you’ll learn: The power of staying present Why sometimes a dream is only meant to take you on the journey How to NEVER give up on your greatest passion Tips for the benefits of not having a business plan How to eat to feel your best & heal  How to access authentic optimism AND MORE! Content Warning: we talk about food and eating disorders in this episode. Just wanted to let you know.  -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 :)  Get more info on Plate Therapy: https://www.platetherapy.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Take the leap: Release the Fear of Pissing People Off & Unleash Your Authentic Self w/ Latoya Cooper | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:56

Today’s guest is Latoya Cooper. She is an MBA, Amazon best-selling author, singer/songwriter, business coach, tiktoker and podcaster. Latoya is best known for her business strategy company Think Pink Persona, Her tiktok, @alistbusinessstrategist with nearly 150k followers, and for being featured on Essence.com as "The Artist To Watch".  From today’s chat, you’ll learn: How to put trust in the universe and leap The power of sharing your story How physical transformation can help your internal transformation How to reevaluate your religion or spirituality Why you MUST learn to say no to what doesn’t serve you How to let go of your fear of pissing people off How to finding your ideal customer or audience  Tips for making a business plan And so much more! -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 :)  Check out Latoya's services here: https://www.thinkpinkpersona.com/ Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Come Home to Yourself: Let Go With Love, Tune Into Your Body’s Intelligence & Become The Main Character of Your Life w/ Ozan Varol | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:43

Today’s guest is Ozan Varol. He is a rocket scientist, lawyer, A leading thinker on creativity, innovation, and critical thinking, and a best-selling author, known for his book, Think like a Rocket Scientist and his new book, Awaken Your Genius. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, BBC, CNN, Washington Post, and more. He has also delivered many keynotes for major brands such as Microsoft, Adidas, Google X, The U.S. Department of State, and even the U.S. Navy. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to let go of false beliefs How to deeply accept all the different parts of yourself How to gently release old dreams to create space for new dreams  Why letting go is an act of love How to get internal validation  How to balance your inner drive with your major goals How to bust through writer’s block Why it’s best to separate idea generation from idea evaluation How to become the main character of your own life How to access your body’s intelligence and why it’s a wiser tool than the mind, at times  How to implement counterintuitive ways to generate original ideas The power of experimentation  The myth of shameless self-promotion  -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 :)  Find Ozan’s book “Awaken Your Genius” here!: https://ozanvarol.com/books/  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative    Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

 Expert Tips for Overcoming Creative Blocks, Fear & Building Your Creative Business w/ Artist, Patrick Ganino | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:25

Today’s guest is Patrick Ganino. He is an artist, author, and social media expert. He  is best known for creating absolutely spectacular murals and paintings for celebs such as Hulk Hogan, Chevy Chase, Rosie O’Donell and many more as well as his own book, ‘The Business of Faux,’ and his ability to create and curate online communities.Patrick hustled his way to become a professional artist--from the start, he approached his art as a business and was relentless in his drive to pursue it. He doesn’t let perfectionism or overthinking get in the way of creating -he always just goes for it and trusts his instincts.  From this conversation you’ll learn: What characteristics you need to redefine your relationship with fear How to bust through a creative block  The power of rest in the creative project Why Delegating is a powerful tool as a creative  What the benefits are to creating quickly and living by the moto “less think, more do” How to find ways to build up your personal business and start from the ground up The most effective To-Do list, EVER! How to figure out ANYTHING How to move past creative blocks The power of taking a break from your creativity  How to self-promote authentically How set a price for your business and work & WHEN to get paid Why it’s important to be a light in the room Advice for people who haven't made money from their passion YET  Why I believe in going where you’re not expected creatively  -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 :)  Find Patrick’s Book The Business of Faux: A Creative Evolution here: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Faux-Creative-Evolution/dp/0977896714  Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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