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The Everyday CreativeEpisode 46 | Measuring Brain HealthKeeping up with your health can feel like a full-time job. It’s a lot! Evie and Emily are diving into brain health metrics to understand what they are, why they matter, and how you can track them. From brain imaging to at-home tests, they break down accessible options to help you establish baselines and track over time. Episode Highlights: Brain imaging options Cognitive screens The connection between body health and brain health Lab tests to consider Mental health questionnaires How to keep track Helpful Links: For links to all the te...2025-07-2551 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 45 | Fear & CreativityIs fear holding you back? In this illuminating conversation, Evie and Emily unpack how fear operates as one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior and explore its complex relationship with creativity. Everyone experiences fear to a varying degree, but creativity might be the perfect antidote. Episode Highlights: Defining fear How fear relates to overexposure to social stimuli and trauma How to overcome fear using creativity Helpful Links: Emotion Wheel Episode 43: Embracing Imperfection The Four Q’s Question: ...2025-07-1153 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 44 | Troubleshooting HabitsIn this follow-up episode to their previous discussion on habits, Emily and Evie Soape explore how to troubleshoot habits when you hit obstacles or fall off track. They discuss strategies for getting started with new habits, overcoming common barriers, and maintaining consistency with behavior change. Episode Highlights: Finding Initiation Energy Where to Start When You Feel Stuck Overcoming Obstacles Creating Safeguards Addressing Friction Finding Your Loopholes Helpful Links: Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits Episode 11: Reducing Friction Episode 37: Developing the Habit of Creativity 90 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery from Ness...2025-06-2750 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 43 | Embracing ImperfectionPerfectionism is real, and it seems to be on the rise. You may notice your perfectionist tendencies. In this episode, Evie and Emily are getting into the psychology of perfectionism - what it is, why it happens, and how it impacts our lives. But it’s not all bad news! Creativity and self-expression can help shift perfectionistic tendencies, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you struggle with procrastination, fear of failure, or an obsession with high standards, this episode will offer insights and actionable steps to help you embrace imperfection and reclaim joy in the cre...2025-06-1346 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 42 | Goal Setting & HabitsIt doesn’t matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to talk about goals and habits. Our New Year’s energy wore off months ago, and we are headed into summer - which is a notoriously bad time for starting and maintaining habits. So, as the weather heats up and we lose the regular school day routines, we are revisiting the topic with new energy. Episode highlights: SMART Goals vs. the STARS Framework Implementation Intentions and the Habit Loop 8 Behavior Change Strategies Helpful Links: Tiny Habits b...2025-05-301h 03

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 41 | The Creative PrinciplesIn this episode, Evie and Emily explore what it truly means to be a Creative and how creativity is more than just producing art - it’s a mindset, a process, and a practice that shapes our lives. They discuss how to cultivate creativity, overcome self-doubt, and integrate creative habits into daily life. Episode highlights: What does it mean to be a Creative? Mindset for creativity The Creative Process The Creative Practice The Four Q’s Question: Out of the 3 components of creativity: mindset, process, and practice, which...2025-05-1641 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 40 | How to Build Social ConnectionsYou may not realize it, but we are in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness. We are spending more time alone and have fewer close friends. It’s a trend that needs our attention because social connection is as much a part of health as nutrition and exercise. In this episode, Evie and Emily address the topic of social connection and how it impacts our lives. Plus, they discuss tips on deepening existing connections and building new ones. Episode highlights: The Loneliness Epidemic Dunbar’s Number Our Social Infrastructure Individ...2025-05-0248 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 39 | Creating BoundariesBoundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships, protecting your well-being, and ensuring that your time and energy are spent in ways that align with your values. Without clear boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, taken advantage of, or burned out is easy. In this episode, Evie and Emily dive into the importance of setting personal boundaries - emotionally, physically, and with time and space. They discuss what boundaries matter, how they impact relationships, and ways to establish and maintain them effectively. They also explore self-reflection techniques, mindfulness, and creative exercises to help you gain clarity on your own limits. 2025-04-1859 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 38 | Movement & CreativityCreativity and physical activity are inextricably linked. Have you ever had a breakthrough on a problem when out for a walk? And it’s not only the epiphanies. Brain health, memory, and learning get a boost from movement. In this episode, Evie and Emily break down the different types of movement, discuss why exercise enhances brain health and problem-solving, and share practical ways to incorporate more activity into your daily life. Episode highlights: The four categories of movement and why they matter How exercise improves mental clarity, stress management, and sleep Simple str...2025-04-0455 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 37 | Developing the Habit of CreativityDid you know that habits control 40% of our behaviors? That is a significant portion of our day, so it’s crucial to ensure we are forming the ones we want and the ones that move us closer to who we want to be. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore the science of habit formation and how it connects to identity and creativity. They break down the process of forming and sustaining creative habits. And no discussion about habits would be complete without insights from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits. They also share personal stories about thei...2025-03-2144 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 36 | All Things JournalingJournaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. It is a way to get all your ideas out of your brain and into the world. In this episode, Evie and Emily explore different journaling styles and discuss how to make journaling work for you. They also share personal stories about our experience with journaling and provide practical tips for starting and maintaining a journaling habit. Episode highlights: Methods of Journaling Choosing the Right Journaling Method Specific Types of Journals and their Pros and Cons Tips for Getting Started ...2025-03-0752 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 35 | Social EnvironmentSocial connection is arguably the most impactful and important aspect of our lives. It can affect us in every way, and yet, most people are not fully aware of these interactions or don't completely understand their impact on our lives. The quality of your relationships can be the biggest contributor to joy and fulfillment in life or, on the other extreme, can be the most detrimental to your success and happiness. Episode highlights: Social environments and their impact The role of early social bonds Pros and cons of relationships Balancing soc...2025-02-2146 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 34 | Women & Brain HealthAs human beings, we all have an innate understanding of what the brain is and why it’s important. It controls bodily functions of which we are unaware and have little control - like heartbeats, breathing, and digestion. It’s also the command center for our intentional actions - chewing, movement, and speech. But it’s something deeper than that, right? It’s our essence, our thoughts, feelings, and personality. It’s what generates our creativity. There is a symbiotic relationship between brain health and creativity. Engaging in creativity improves the health of yo...2025-02-0752 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 33 | Creativity GoalsHere at The Everyday Creative, we talk about all things creativity. So, it's important for us to identify some goals around the creative process, creative practice, and creative ways of being. The ultimate goal of this episode is to introduce what it means to be a Creative. It's much more than just doing creative things. It's a way of being. If you develop creative skills and mindset, you can use these skills in daily life to create a life you love. Episode highlights: Introduction to The Logical Levels Framework The Pu...2025-01-241h 09

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 32 | Finding Your Personal ValuesWe are finally doing an episode about finding your values. Even if we don’t realize it, our values are a constant undercurrent in our lives. They are what we use to make decisions and how we choose to spend our time and energy, whether we know it or not. Finding our values is a process of discovery and we are going through that process in today’s episode. Episode highlights: Defining personal values Importance of identifying values Criteria and characteristics of values The process of finding values Helpfu...2025-01-1042 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 31 | Wrapping Up 2024We’ve finally made it to the end of 2024! Now, it’s time to turn our attention to 2025. While New Year’s Resolutions aren’t for everyone, we think setting intentions for the upcoming year can be beneficial for everyone. Episode highlights: Types of goals Challenges with goal setting Reframe goals by setting intentions instead Unconventional goal setting Anticipating and overcoming challenges Upcoming intentions for The Everyday Creative Collective The Four Q’s Question: What intentions are you setting for 2025? Quest: Set your inten...2024-12-271h 02

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 30 | Consumption & Special Days‘Tis the season of consumption! Special days like Thanksgiving and Christmas are opportunities for us to connect with friends and family, show gratitude and get much needed rest. But like us, I’m sure you’ve noticed that our consumer-driven society has taken over. Did you know that Americans produce 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year than they do the rest of the year? We need to find a balance between enjoying our special days without getting sucked into overconsuming. Episode highlights: Defining consumption and special d...2024-12-131h 00

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 29 | Creativity & RestWe live in a fast-paced modern society full of noise, distractions, and deadlines. All of this stuff competes for your precious time, attention, and energy. Without time to recharge, we are left feeling depleted. It is time for rest! Episode highlights: Types of exhaustion Types of rest Actionable steps for getting your rest Helpful Links: Psychology Today: The 7 Kinds of Rest You Actually Need The Four Q’s Question: What type of rest do you need the most ri...2024-11-2957 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 28 | Energy ManagementYou get home from work with good intentions of diving into your creative project. You finally have the time and inspiration, but you just can’t seem to get off the couch. What’s going on? It’s all about energy management. Today we are exploring ways energy plays a role in creativity and how to manage your energy so you have enough to spare to act on your creative inspiration. Episode highlights: Energy management defined The Laziness Myth Four main sources of energy Common energy depleters Common energy boosters Helpfu...2024-11-1542 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 27 | One Year of PodcastingThis episode celebrates the one-year anniversary of our podcast. It’s been a surreal experience, and we can’t believe we’ve made it this far. Thanks to everyone who’s been listening all along. Episode highlights: All of the tech struggles Finding our voice and our message Tips, tricks, and lessons learned Managing expectations Helpful Links: NPR’s Podcast Start Up Guide: Create, Launch, and Grow a Podcast on Any Budget by Glen Weldon The Four Q’s Question: What’s next for The Everyday...2024-11-0132 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 26 | Introduction to Art TherapyArt Therapy is the backbone of what we do here, but you may be asking yourself, “What is art therapy?” We are talking all about it in today’s episode. Episode highlights: Art Therapy defined How Evie became an Art Therapist Basic tenets of Art Therapy How Art Therapy has changed for Evie since grad school Evie’s current Art Therapy practice Helpful Links: American Art Therapy Association The Four Q’s Question: What more would you like to know about ar...2024-10-1836 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 25 | Creativity in TraditionsToday, we are discussing Creativity in Traditions. On its face, tradition seems like it would be the opposite of creativity - the same old stuffy thing year after year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can revitalize existing traditions with a dash of creativity. Or come up with new traditions as a way to exercise your creative muscle. Episode highlights: Defining tradition Benefits of traditions Why we need creativity in traditions Examples of creativity in traditions The Four Q’s Question: What i...2024-10-0445 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 24 | Creativity in Limited SpacesWhen you imagine your perfect creative space, what do you see? Lots of natural light, plenty of room for your supplies, or maybe a sturdy desk with multiple screens? And what does your current (or lack of) space actually look like? If your reality falls short of the ideal, it may be keeping you from acting on your creativity. Don’t let this happen! Today, we are discussing Creativity in Limited Spaces. Here are the highlights: Identifying limiting beliefs related to our physical environment How to overcome your limiting beliefs How to crea...2024-09-2044 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 23 | Nutrition & CreativityWelcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. Today, we are discussing nutrition and creativity. Here are the highlights: How nutrition is related to creativity What aspects of health are not related to creativity The 9 key nutrients you may want to add to your diet to improve your creativity The 2 types of foods you might consider removing or reducing in your diet that may hinder your creativity The Four Q’s Question: What are some changes you’ve made to your diet th...2024-09-061h 03

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 22 | The Creative ProcessWelcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. Today, we are discussing the creative process. Here are the highlights: A destination vs a journey person - which one are you? Consider your limited resources The benefits of ephemeral art Types of ephemeral art Steps in the creative process The Four Q’s Question: What are you going to create based on what we’ve talked about today? Quest: Do the first step in the process. The thre...2024-08-2345 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 21 | Micro CreativityWelcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. Today, we are discussing micro creativity. Here are the highlights: What is micro creativity Developing awareness around your mindset and time Finding small blocks of time Having a list at the ready to fill your small blocks of time The Four Q’s Question: Where can you find time for micro-creation? Quest: Come up with a list of micro-creative activities. Quality Creativity: Evie’s calend...2024-08-0921 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 20 | Consumption & UnhappinessWelcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. Today, we are discussing consumption and unhappiness. Here are the highlights: Consumptive behaviors and parallels to addiction Temporary happiness from consumption vs long-lasting happiness from creativity Knock-on effects of overconsuming How to stop overconsuming The Four Q’s Question: Has overconsumption ever led to unhappiness in your life? What has been your antidote to overconsumption? Quest: Make a list of things you can do to overcome feelings of unhappiness when...2024-07-2643 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 19 | Creativity in LearningWelcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. Today, we are discussing creativity in learning. Here are the highlights: Learning how to be creative How to use creativity in learning Settings where learning takes place Learning styles The Four Q’s Question: What is your preferred method of learning? Quest: Identify something you have been gathering knowledge on and find a way to apply it. Quality Creativity: How Evie studied for the ar...2024-07-1256 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 18 | Routines, Rituals, & HabitsWelcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. Today, we are discussing routines, rituals, and habits. Here are the highlights: Incorporating creativity into daily habits Supporting creativity with habits, rituals, and routines Principles of a good routine Types of routines: Morning, Evening, and Daily The Four Q’s Question: What is your ritual? Quest: If you don’t have a ritual, take the time to set one up. Quality Creativity: A creative...2024-06-2847 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 17 | Self-Care & CreativityOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing self-care and creativity. Here are the highlights: Our thoughts on self-care Definition of self-care History of self-care Types of self-care Benefits of self-care How self-care is related to creativity The Four Q’s Question: What is your favorite form of self-care? 2024-06-1435 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 16 | Creative ConversationsOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing creative conversations. Here are the highlights: How conversations are related to creativity Navigating difficult conversations Exploring personal biases, judgments, and stereotypes Environments for conversations Creating intentions for conversations The Four Q’s Question: What do you think the most challenging part of these conv...2024-05-3147 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 15 | Creativity at WorkOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing creativity at work. Here are the highlights: Common work problems Three ways to deal with any situation Identifying areas where you are already creative Specific strategies for being more creative at work The Four Q’s Question: What is the most creative thing you...2024-05-1740 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 14 | Creatively ProcrastinatingOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing procrastination. This relates to creativity in two ways. procrastination may be an excellent way to find a creative endeavor. And you can use creativity to find ways to stop procrastinating. Here are the highlights: Defining procrastination Types of procrastinators Ways to procrastinate Benefits of procrastinating Why we procrastinate A...2024-05-0349 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 13 | Intentional Technology UseOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing intentional technology usage. Here are the highlights: Technology use in today’s world Why using tech isn’t all bad How to build awareness around your tech use Creating intention around using tech Using tech can benefit or stifle creativity The Four Q’s Question: Wh...2024-04-1953 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 12 | Creativity in the KitchenOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing using creativity in the kitchen. This episode is for anyone who sees cooking as a necessary evil. Here are the highlights: - Our relationship to cooking - What's important to you about cooking - Making kitchen time more enjoyable - Our favorite kitchen tools 2024-04-051h 19

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 11 | Reducing FrictionOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are exploring the concept of reducing friction. Here are the highlights. - What is friction - How does it relate to creativity - Identifying friction - Barriers vs friction - Overcoming friction The Four Q's Question: Do y...2024-03-2238 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 10 | Creating Intention & AwarenessOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are talking about creating intention and awareness. **Warning ** All of this takes work on your part. Here are the highlights: - Start with why - Creativity requires time and space - Mindfulness - How to gain awareness - Common p...2024-03-0851 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 9 | Creativity in FitnessOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are chatting about creativity's role in fitness. Here are the highlights: - The definition of fitness and standard recommendations - Mindset matters - How to make it a habit and useful strategies The Four Q's: Question: What is your history with m...2024-02-2357 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 8 | Negative CreativityOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. On this episode, we are chatting about the concept of negative creativity. Here are the highlights: - What is negative creativity - Types of negative creativity - Negative outcomes of creativity The Four Q's: Question: Is creativity ever neutral? Does it have to b...2024-02-0956 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 7 | Qualities of Creative PeopleOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today on The Everyday Creative, we are talking about the Qualities of Creative people, how to tell if you have them, and what to do to get them. The Four Q's: Question: What is your strongest creative quality? Quest: Identify a quality that needs some w...2024-01-2652 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 6 | Creativity with Limited ResourcesOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing being creative with limited resources. Here are the highlights: - The two most common limited resources: time and money - Changing your mindset around limitations - How to change your mindset - Strategies for limited time and money The Four Q's:2024-01-1235 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 5 | MinimalismOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. On this episode, we are chatting about minimalism. Here are the highlights: - Defining minimalism - Benefits of minimalism - Misconceptions of minimalism - Downside of minimalism - First steps to minimalism Helpful resource: What is Minimalism? A Practical Guide to a Minimalist L...2023-12-2937 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 4 | ConsumptionOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing all things consumption. Here are the highlights from the episode: - What is a resource? - How consumption shows up in our lives - Is there a "right" amount of consumption? - Conspicuous consumption - Consumption as a sign of a bigger problem 2023-12-1540 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 3 | Benefits of CreativityOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today, we are discussing the benefits of creativity. Episode highlights include: - Why you should care about creativity - Creativity boosts self-esteem - Creativity makes you smarter - Creativity improves your social life - Creativity improves mental health - Evie talks about art therapy 2023-12-0135 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 2 | Types of CreativityOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. Today we are chatting about different types of creativity. - Three Modes of Creativity - Eight Areas of Creativity - Four Types of Genius The Four Q’s Question: Do you think you can be more than one type of creative? Que...2023-11-2034 min

The Everyday CreativeEpisode 1 | IntroductionOh hello! And welcome to The Everyday Creative, a podcast that encourages creation over consumption. We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends who strive to live our best lives while dealing with daily life. For our inaugural episode, we start with some of our background and why we started this show. Next, we'll get into our definitions of creativity and consumption. Finally, we introduce the Four Q's, a segment we'll feature on each episode. The Four Q's are: Question: one of us will pose a...2023-11-1922 min