Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3
Host: John Chisum
Guest: Mandy Morris (Executive Coach, Therapist, EMDR Specialist)
Episode Title: MANDY MORRIS: Overcoming Writers Block with EMDR
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum welcomes Mandy Morris, a licensed therapist, executive psychological coach, and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore how trauma, subconscious belief systems, and emotional blocks can interfere with creativity—and how tools like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help artists, songwriters, and leaders break through creative roadblocks and limiting mindsets.
Mandy shares powerful insights into the connection between childhood wiring and adult patterns, how subconscious beliefs shape behavior, and why understanding your emotional makeup is key to unlocking lasting creative freedom. The episode even includes a brief, live EMDR demo where Mandy guides John through a real-time experience of clearing emotional tension.
Whether you're feeling stuck creatively, battling imposter syndrome, or just looking for new ways to access your most authentic work, this episode will offer hope, clarity, and practical tools for healing and breakthrough.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How subconscious beliefs formed in childhood influence adult creativity and behavior
The difference between conscious and subconscious thinking
How trauma—even small moments—can impact long-term performance and identity
Why “writer’s block” is often a symptom of unresolved emotional patterns
What EMDR is and how it can help you rewire your brain for breakthrough
How to begin healing from the past to access greater peace and productivity
Key Topics Covered:
What executive psychological coaching is and how it can help creatives and leaders
How EMDR works and why it’s effective for emotional healing
The false messages we carry from childhood and how to rewrite them
Why not all creative blocks are craft-related—many are emotional
How bilateral stimulation helps calm the nervous system and open new pathways
Practical advice for songwriters and creatives to process anxiety, fear of failure, and shame
Try It Yourself:
Mandy walks John through a live mini-EMDR session focused on the fear of failure. The brief but effective tapping sequence provides a glimpse into how physical and neurological techniques can bring emotional relief and mental clarity—even in just a few minutes.
Closing Thought:
You don’t have to stay stuck. Creativity can be restored, and healing is possible. When you clear the emotional clutter, your best work—and your truest self—can finally come through.
Resources & Links:
Learn more about Mandy Morris and her work
https://mandyemorris.com/
Try the So Free app (currently in beta), designed to reset your nervous system in two minutes
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