In this episode, Elena Apalkova welcomes Susie Deville to discuss creativity and overcoming limiting beliefs. Susie shares her personal journey and the origin of her methods, introducing the inspiring phase and the 5 M's framework. They delve into Morning Pages and the role of movement in activating the default mode network for creativity. Susie simplifies meditation and discusses leveraging moments of inspired learning. The conversation highlights practical techniques like journaling and collages. They explore the expansive nature of creation, intuition, and fostering a space for ideas, with insights from Elizabeth Gilbert on creative genius. The episode concludes with reflections, a call to action, and a teaser for future topics.
(0:00) Introduction with Susie David on creativity and limiting beliefs
(1:20) Susie David's personal journey and method origins
(2:08) Inspiring phase and the 5 M's overview
(4:11) Morning Pages: A deep dive
(7:29) The role of movement in fostering creativity
(9:02) How movement activates the default mode network for creativity
(9:55) Meditation made simple
(12:19) Leveraging moments of inspired learning
(15:13) The creative power of making something
(20:22) Practical techniques for creativity: Journaling to collages
(27:16) Recap on the 5 M's significance
(33:15) The expansive nature of creation
(34:38) Exploring the magic of making
(36:14) Intuition and its development
(37:21) Fostering a space for ideas
(39:13) Elizabeth Gilbert on creative genius
(40:14) The interplay of intuition, courage, and synchronicity
(41:55) The impact of morning routines
(43:26) Episode reflection and guest appreciation
(44:27) Call to action for listeners
(45:15) Teaser for future topics and guest farewell