Your Creative Mind
Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they make their work and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating. Through candid interviews and practical insights, you’ll learn storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing and art. Whether you’re searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and mental health, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, clarity, and joy.
Episodes
Ever start a project only to abandon it halfway through because you judged it too soon? You’re not alone. Millions of half-finished books, paintings, and songs aren’t abandoned because the ideas were bad. They’re abandoned because judgment crept in before the work was ready.
In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg explores why judging...
Ever feel stuck staring at a blank page, unsure how to even start writing? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I share how writing from simple prompts, just one word, can fire up your imagination and sharpen your ability to express yourself clearly, boldly, and confidently. You’ll learn how this technique builds real-world communication skills, helps y...
What if your anxiety wasn’t a life sentence but instead a signal pointing you toward a more creative, confident way of living? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I open up about my own struggles with anxiety how it shows up in my daily life, where it stems from, and how I’m learning to put down what I call my “anxiety suitcase.” I’ll share real stories, mindf...
What if a single card game could spark laughter, connection, and creativity in your life? In this episode, Izolda sits down with the warm-hearted team from Hootenanny Games, the Nashville-based publisher behind Feelin’ Cute, their brand-new game of animal adorableness. You'll hear how this lighthearted game brings out big laughs, encourages storytelling, and helps people o...
Dominic Crapuchettes founded North Star Games in 2003 after several near death experiences as the captain of an Alaskan boat. His designs, which include Evolution, Oceans, Say Anything, and Wits & Wagers, have sold nearly 5 million copies and won countless awards. For the past five years, Dominic has been working on an enormous project: a modular g...
Are you pitching yourself to podcasts but not hearing back? You might be missing the sweet spot between timely and evergreen, and that’s what gets you booked. In this episode, I share 10 powerful themes that are always relevant and show you how to make each one personal, memorable, and pitch-perfect. You'll learn how to position your ideas so ...
What if your creativity was the key to living with more presence, purpose, and peace? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda sits down with Nicole Rank, author, intuitive guide, and creative mindfulness teacher, whose mission is to help people reconnect with Love through poetry and presence. You’ll hear how shifting from mind-centered to heart-cent...
What if your next big creative breakthrough came wrapped in a mystery and served with a side of bourbon? In this episode, award-winning author Cathi Stoler shares how she writes gripping suspense, unforgettable characters, and twisty plots that keep readers up all night. Plus, Cathi reveals what running a bar (on the page) can teach you about building community a...
What if the one thing holding you back from deeper connection, greater impact, or even your next opportunity is the story you’re not telling? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda shares why your personal story is one of your most powerful tools for building trust, aligning with your values, and inspiring action. You’ll hear how to share it across platforms (yes, e...
What makes a story truly unforgettable? Is it the plot, the characters, or the way it challenges what we think we know? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I sit down with Gary Morgenstein, a writer who doesn’t just tell stories. He shakes up perspectives. From dystopian worlds that feel eerily close to home to plays that tackle love, identity,...
How can storytelling become a powerful tool for social change and education? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I sit down with Danielle Wirsansky. She is a playwright, director, and Finance Director of White Mouse Productions. We explore how she uses theatre to amplify marginalized voices and bring history to life. Danielle shares how she crafts em...
What if the most powerful parts of your résumé can’t be measured in bullet points? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg sits down with returning guest and dear friend Miranda Roldán, actor (most recently seen on Netflix’s Sirens), filmmaker, and military spouse, to explore how lived experience builds real leadersh...
What if boredom isn’t about having nothing to do but about not wanting to feel what’s right in front of you?
When Izolda read Dr. Andrea Bonior’s quote, “Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment,” it stopped her cold. That one sentence cracked open a powerful realization, and...
In this episode of the Your Creative Mind Podcast, we sit down with Eric Burnik, a dynamic serial entrepreneur and inspirational speaker renowned for his cross-cultural expertise and dedication to fostering resilience, innovation, and integrity. Eric's 'pay it forward' ethos has transformed countless lives and businesses. Join us as he shares a...
Ever feel like your ideas are great, but something’s missing when you try to share them? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, we explore the design principles that can turn any creative project—from a product or book to a vision board—into something people get and remember. You’ll learn simple, powerful ways to use contrast, alignment, balance, and more to create clarity an...
Ever wondered how to transform your brand into a standout success? In this episode of the Your Creative Mind Podcast, we chat with Brigitte Bojkowszky, a leading expert in brand identity and the author of the bestselling book, Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most. Brigitte shares her proven strategies for crafting compelling brand identities, fostering a...
What happens when you trade a law career for a one-way ticket around the world—and a life of writing gripping thrillers? Jaclyn Goldis did just that, and in this episode of Your Creative Mind, she’s sharing the bold choices, creative risks, and storytelling secrets that turned her passion into ...
Want to be a guest on the podcasts your audience actually listens to but keep hearing crickets after you pitch?
In this episode, Izolda shares exactly what makes a pitch stand out (and what sends it straight to the trash). You’ll get the inside scoop on what thoughtful podcast hosts are really looking for, how to lead with value, and how to build real relationships that lead to actual b...
This is an experiment in giving you ideas on creative mental well-being. I also talk about two shows I saw this week that took me back to my roots and also to high school - both of which are fraught and full to the brim with lessons I've learned as a creative who also has a strong practical streak.
Solve the Mysteries in History. Buy me a coffee and get the introduction to my brand new series...
I saw Adam Gwon's All the World's a Stage, and it sparked some deep realizations about my own life and the importance the arts played in my development and very survival. This is a special episode as a storyteller and as an artist. I hope you enjoy it.
All the World's a Stage at Theatre Row
Written by Adam Gwon (book, music, lyrics)
Eliza Pagelle as Sam
Jon Michael Reese as Michael
Matt Rodin as Ricky
Elizabeth Stanley as Didi
D...
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