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I Was Just ThinkingEP 8: Who Am I Now? Navigating Changes in Your Creative IdentityEver feel trapped by your creative identity, genre, or "brand"? In Episode 8 of I Was Just Thinking, Liina explores the scary yet freeing journey of changing your creative direction. Discover why letting go isn’t failure but a step towards authenticity, and why understanding your brain (especially if you're neurodiverse) can transform your relationship with creativity. Tune in to find out how to embrace your evolving creative self, even if it means challenging industry norms and redefining success on your terms.
Instagram & TikTok: @LiinaThinks
Coaching, Book, Freebies and More: https://www.creative-confidence.com/
#CreativeConfidence #Ar...2025-07-3023 minI Was Just ThinkingEP 7: Yes, Professionals Get Imposter Syndrome Too (and This Is How I Manage It)Do you ever feel like a fraud—even after years of success? In Episode 7 of I Was Just Thinking, Liina dives deep into the messy reality of imposter syndrome, sharing personal struggles and practical ways she navigates self-doubt as a creative professional. Discover why naming your fears matters, how confidence fluctuates, and why consistent action beats feeling perfect. Listen now for honest conversations about creativity, fear, and embracing uncertainty in your artistic journey.
Instagram & TikTok: @LiinaThinks
Coaching, Book, Freebies and More: https://www.creative-confidence.com/
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2025-07-2328 minI Was Just ThinkingEP 6: Why Do I Never Feel Good Enough as an Artist?Ever feel like your art is never good enough? You're not alone. In this episode of "I Was Just Thinking," Liina tackles the external validation trap in creative industries—likes, streams, and awards—and how they can disconnect us from the true joy of creating. Inspired by her own journey and the stories from her Patreon community, Liina shares honest reflections on defining personal success and reclaiming authentic creativity. Perfect for artists, musicians, writers, and creators feeling stuck in self-doubt. Listen now to rediscover your creative confidence!
Instagram & TikTok: @LiinaThinks
Coaching, Book, Freebies and More: https://www...2025-07-1626 minI Was Just ThinkingEp 5: Artist vs. Content Creator: How Algorithms Affect Our ArtDoes posting your art online sometimes feel like handing your self-worth over to the algorithm? In this episode of I Was Just Thinking, Liina dives deep into the messy realities of social media for creatives. She shares her personal journey from chasing likes and subscribers to learning how to genuinely enjoy and share her art without feeling controlled by numbers. Through insightful listener letters, Liina reflects on the anxiety, validation seeking, and pressure that come with online presence, while also highlighting the beauty of authentic connection that social media can provide. If you’ve ever felt like your art is...2025-07-0930 minI Was Just ThinkingEp 4: Am I Being Authentic? (Why Being Real is So Damn Scary)What does it really mean to be authentic as a creative, and why is it so hard? In Episode 4 of I Was Just Thinking, Liina tackles authenticity and vulnerability, exploring the reasons behind self-censorship, artistic branding, and why opening up emotionally can feel so risky. She discusses the fears that come with showing our true selves, how others might perceive vulnerability as weakness, and why authentic creativity often requires courage. The episode concludes with listener letters reflecting on the scary yet powerful act of sharing personal art, reminding us it’s okay to choose what—and how much—we share...2025-07-0227 minI Was Just ThinkingEp 1: I Was Afraid of Starting a Podcast (But I Started One Anyway)Welcome to the very first episode of I Was Just Thinking — a podcast about creative confidence and the messy emotional side of making art. In this unedited monologue, I talk about the fear that held me back from starting this podcast (and my book), the pressures of perfectionism, and why putting yourself out there feels so exposing. I also read letters from fellow creatives about self-expression, shame, and the pressure to be “cool” in creative industries. If you’ve ever held back on making something because you were scared of judgment — this one’s for you.
2025-06-2538 minI Was Just ThinkingEp 2: Why Confidence Shapes Your Creativity (And How to Understand It)In the second episode of I Was Just Thinking, Liina explains her theory, "Quartet of Creativity," breaking down how our confidence and creative blocks relate to four areas: Heart (emotions, passions), Brain (psychology, neuroscience), Space (society, environment), and Action (the creative process itself). Through real-life scenarios, Liina shows how each point affects our ability to create, discussing common insecurities and societal pressures creatives face. The episode wraps up with a relatable conversation about career pivots, dealing with expectations, and why it's crucial to surround yourself with the right people.
Instagram & Tiktok: @LiinaThinks
Coaching, Book, Freebies and...2025-06-2536 minI Was Just ThinkingEp 3: Why Do We Really Make Art? (The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Our Creativity)Why do you really create art? In Episode 3 of I Was Just Thinking, Liina dives into the complicated, often hidden reasons behind our creative actions—like seeking validation, healing past wounds, or striving to meet societal expectations. Through personal stories of navigating the pressures of social media, burnout, and self-discovery, Liina encourages creatives to explore their unconscious motivations honestly. She wraps up with relatable listener letters about self-promotion, shame, and perfectionism, reminding us it's okay to be uncomfortable in finding our truth.
Instagram & TikTok: @LiinaThinks
Coaching, Book, Freebies and More: https://www.creative-confidence.com/
2025-06-2539 minI Was Just ThinkingIntroducing I Was Just Thinking: A Podcast About Creative ConfidenceWelcome to I Was Just Thinking, a podcast for creatives and artists who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or not good enough to make the art they want. I'm Liina Turtonen, author, musician, and content creator. This real and unedited podcast is a space to think out loud, reflect on creativity, and talk honestly about confidence, doubt, and making art without pressure. I'm a creative confidence coach who loves psychology and exploring the biggest blocks we face through simple psychological ideas. If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
My goal is to support creatives in finding...2025-06-1701 min
Music Production PodcastCreative Confidence and Music Production with LNALiina Turtonen, aka LNA, is a musician, producer, and educator, who runs the LNA Does Audio Stuff YouTube Channel. Liina is an Ableton Certified Trainer and just released her book Creative Confidence and Music Production: Overcome Your Insecurities. LNA and I discussed her new book and the inspiration behind writing it. She shared insights that have helped her and her students get past creative blocks and insecurities. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Takeaways: LNA's journey to authorship was unexpected due to her dyslexia. Creative confidence is essential for artists to overcome insecurities. Art...2025-05-081h 31
MPW Podcast132. Overcoming Roadblocks in Your CreativityAre you a creative struggling to find your place in the music industry? In this episode, Xylo chats with York-based artist and producer LNA (Liina Turtonen), who has done just that! Have a listen for an inspiring chat about overcoming creative roadblocks, finding balance and happiness as a musician, and how vulnerability can become your greatest strength.Distrokid has kindly offered all MPW listeners a 30% discount off the first year of their annual subscription! Use the following link to redeem the discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/mpwLearn more a...2025-05-0154 min
Headliner RadioThe Mix Room E70: Liina “LNA” TurtonenMusician, producer and YouTuber Liina Turtonen (aka LNA) on how she found her musical calling in house music, why she’s a passionate advocate for helping artists to become more confident, why she started her audio/production YouTube channel, LNA Does Audio Stuff, and why she relies on Genelec studio monitors.2023-09-1335 min
MPW Podcast54. Getting into the Production WorkflowFinding the right workflow for your creative process is a daunting task that can be riddled with self-doubt. In this episode Xylo chats to producer, artist, and music educator, Liina Turtonen about how to breakdown your own barriers to your creative confidence, so that you can design better workflows for your music production.
Follow Liina Turtonen: https://www.instagram.com/lnadoesaudiostuff/ https://www.youtube.com/lnadoesaudiostuff
Music Production Workflow Templates: https://www.lnamusic.com/product-page/lna-s-worflows
Become a member of MPW: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/membership2022-04-2144 min
Music Production PodcastLiina Turtonen - LNA Does Audio StuffLiina Turtonen is a musician, producer, and educator, who runs the LNA Does Audio Stuff YouTube channel. Liina is an Ableton Certified Trainer who focuses on making music production more accessible for all people while teaching confidence and workflow strategies for overcoming the challenges of making music. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Liina's Web Site - https://www.lnamusic.com LNA Does Audio Stuff YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LNADoesAudioStuff/featured Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LNADoesAudioStuff Equalize Music Production - https://equ...2022-02-041h 49
Ableton Music Producer Podcast#88 - Creative Confidence & Workflows For Finishing Tracks w/ LNALiina “LNA” Turtonen is a music producer, musician and YouTuber based in York, UK. She is the creator of an audio/production channel on YouTube called ‘LNA Does Audio Stuff’ and the co-founder of Equalize Music Production.
In this episode, LNA and Dan talk about how to finish tracks and improve your creative workflow in the studio.
LNA is best known for her YouTube channel ‘LNA does Audio Stuff.’ An innovative music production tutorial channel that is known for its fun and approachable style, and challenges the views on gender within the YouTube audio industries. It features detailed t...2021-08-031h 06
Audio ClubMake it happen!Does your love of music go further than listening to or making it? Host Caro C is joined by two guests who had an idea and didn’t wait for someone else to do it for them. Sophie Cooper has been putting on DIY gigs where she lives for nearly 20 years, while Liina Turtonen set up her own YouTube channel to explain music technology and now has more than 20,000 subscribers.
Together, they share what they’ve learned along the way: not only the dos and don’ts of booking acts (clue: remember the PA system!) or cracking the secrets of You...2021-06-3053 min