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Your Creative Chord PodcastBoundaries For Protecting Your Creative Energy | Ep 77 Your Creative Chord PodcastEpisode 77: Boundaries For Protecting Your Creative EnergyIn this solo episode, I share practical insights on why setting boundaries is essential for preserving your energy, staying creatively aligned, and avoiding burnout.You’ll hear real-life examples of red flags—both personal and professional—that signal the need for boundaries. I offer clear, doable ways to set, communicate, and maintain boundaries with confidence and clarity.These strategies reflect a key pillar of my Creative Empowerment Coaching Program and are included in the free Inspirational Bookmark Trio—a tool designed...2025-07-0126 min
Your Creative Chord PodcastPiano Progress & Creativity: Real Strategies from 7 Expert Teachers | Ep 76 Your Creative Chord PodcastTune in for key insights from a Piano Panel Event I hosted inside my New and Returning Piano Learners Facebook group. I brought together a panel of experienced piano educators for an in-depth discussion on overcoming challenges at the piano.Get actionable strategies from seven expert piano teachers on building consistent practice habits, improving technique, staying motivated, and exploring musical creativity—especially for adult learners.What You’ll Learn:How to practice consistently without relying on motivationTechniques for efficient, comfortable playingCreative tools like improvisation to boo...2025-06-031h 04
Your Creative Chord PodcastThe Creativity & Wellness Connection | Ep 75Episode 75: A replay of the Creativity Panel Event, hosted inside our Creative Flow & Inspired Living Facebook group. Join me and six panelists as we share expert insights on creativity, wellness, and overcoming blocks, exploring the powerful connection between creativity and wellness! Connect with our panelists:Kathy Tarochione Courtney Bell WebsiteBeverley GlazerFree checklist: From Stuck to UnstoppableWendee LeeInstagram...2025-05-061h 13
Your Creative Chord PodcastStay Organized with My Task-Tracking Google Sheet Ep 74Episode 74: Stay Organized with My Task-Tracking Google SheetIn today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful tool I use to stay organized and on track with my podcasting workflow: my task-tracking Google Sheet. This system helps me manage everything from podcast creation to social media posts, emails, and YouTube versions of my episodes—and it can easily be adapted to your own projects or goals.I’ll walk you through how I’ve structured my Google Sheet to break down tasks into clear categories, use color-coding for organization, and ensure nothing fa...2025-04-2911 min
Aging with Purpose and PassionHealing Through Creativity: Transforming Trauma and Finding PurposeIn this inspiring episode of ''Aging With Purpose and Passion", Jenny Leigh Hodgins takes us on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery through creativity. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Jenny found refuge in music at a young age, using the piano as her emotional sanctuary. What began as a source of comfort became her life’s passion and career, leading her to become a composer, teacher, and creative empowerment coach.After discovering Buddhism in her twenties, Jenny grounded her life in its principles, helping her navigate life's challenges with a fresh perspective. This spiritual foundation gu...2025-04-2318 min
Your Creative Chord PodcastTurning Struggles into Stepping Stones for Happiness Ep 72Note: Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones, was originally scheduled for April 1. It has now been rescheduled to air on April 15, 2025.In Ep. 72, I share how struggles can actually become stepping stones for happiness. It’s all about shifting your mindset and seeing challenges as opportunities for personal growth. I discuss how embracing obstacles with the right attitude can lead to a stronger, more fulfilled life.I also share my poem How to Feel the Sun from Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection—a piece that enco...2025-04-1510 min