Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)

When we have so many political structures, religious systems, and even astrological signs telling us who we are, it's hard to take a step back and know who and what to trust. Well, the answer is simple, but somehow we always forget to trust OURSELVES. Today we talk about why we fall into the trap of blindly following something or someone and the line we walk between trying to understand ourselves and actually limiting ourselves. You'll learn how to tune into what is right for you and that it's healthy to hold space for skepticism and keep an open mind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Sarah Fraser is professional broadcaster and close friend back on the show for a second time to talk career, motherhood, and the entertainment industry. If you don’t know her from her podcast: The Sarah Fraser Show, I highly recommend you give it a listen. In her career she’s hosted and co-hosted of a multitude of radio shows with huge ratings, including the enormously popular iheartradio program, “The Kane Show” of HOT 99.5. Sarah has also written and hosted a 6-part true crime series podcast for Fox 5 and even had a weekly lifestyle segment on Fox 5’s Good Day DC show. She’s currently releasing precious content of her newborn KJ, and moving to LA to pursue her dreams of hosting a national on-camera talk show. From this conversation you’ll learn: How becoming a mother can change your career for the BETTER Why you can’t separate your career from your personal life How to let go and let the universe take the reins without feeling like you’re giving up The dangers of dieting The psychology behind natural weight loss How a problem in one area of your life shows up in every area of your life Why you need to start falling in love with the process The importance of redefining your WHY Why speaking your truth is more influential than being liked by all The process of changing your mindset Commitment to the craft vs commitment to marketing the craft Why we’re attracted to weird The importance of leaning into risk And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single:ffm.to/prettylittleboy   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Founder of Justbreastfeeding, an advanced practice private lactation team, Danielle is an IBCLC Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, ICCE Certified Childbirth Educator,  and author of the hilarious and empowering book: Vagi-Tales: Memoirs From Down Under. Gauss is trained in Oral Tethering, specializing in the identification and treatment of lip ties, tongue ties, buccal and posterior tethering.  Above all, she’s helped educate thousands of women about the birth process and breastfeeding needs of their infants. From this conversation you’ll learn: A creative approach to the medical field and motherhood Why creativity isn’t reserved for traditionally artistic fields Tackling the stigma of bottle feeding Why thinking outside the box is a requirement for successful motherhood How theater can train you for developing connections in real life How acting can be therapeutic How to understand postpartum depression The power of consent post trauma The importance of taking the stigma out of medication for your mental health The brain chemistry behind breast feeding The importance of learning someone’s story Why you need to start embracing the conversation around your body The women’s health movement and how we can start to normalize it How to find power in knowing your own body How to build confidence in young women Why breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt and reasons why it might be The healing power of breast milk The common condition of lip ties and tongue ties How to find success in business and in parenthood at the same time The importance of trusting your “mom gut feelings” And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Buy Vagi-Tales: https://www.amazon.com/Vagi-Tales-Memoirs-Danielle-Gauss-IBCLC/dp/B096HSGNXM Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Greg Holden is a singer/songwriter and musical artist, best known for writing the hit song, “Home” by Phillip Phillips and for his song “The Lost Boy” which was featured prominently on the Hit show Sons of Anarchy. On this episode, you'll hear all about his album, World War Me! From this conversation you'll learn: How to overcome creative heartbreak The difference between Self-deprecation and mental violence Why ALL creatives need therapy Tips for young songwriters Why it’s SO important to do work that reflects who you are Whether Greg regrets giving his hit song away What to do when you’re at war with yourself How to incorporate creativity into the mundane How to stay present the importance of therapy The benefits of getting a late start to creative life How to overcome early childhood programming And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso  Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Britt Rowe is the co-founder of Hella Awkward Cards, a card game for the awkward conversations you’ve been meaning to have! She’s an advocate and voice for the Natural Hair Movement, as well as a talented actress and singer living in NYC. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to find creative power in your struggles The Natural Hair Movement The payoff of being authentic How being creative results in finding a new community Ways to self-evaluate and why Why only self-love should be unconditional The importance of recognizing the intention behind someone’s opinion How to find new ways to do the thing you’ve always loved The missing piece in education for creatives How to use your success to help your community Why calling out your vulnerability makes it less difficult to voice The process of creating a physical product Social media resources for starting a business you know nothing about How to overcome the doubt that comes with inexperience and find your value The importance of finding safe spaces to learn The importance of supporting Black businesses How to build confidence in being an entrepreneur And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Support Britt: www.fundblackfounders.com/hellawkwardcards Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Dr. Viviana Coles is President and Lead Psychotherapist at Houston Relationship Therapy. She is also President  at the National Sex Therapy Institute, a Sex Therapy Certification program for mental health professionals. She has a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and exclusively focuses on her work with couples and individuals experiencing emotional and physical intimacy issues. Famous for featuring as a marriage expert on Lifetime’s hit show “Married At First Sight,” she has built a thriving private practice providing relationship therapy, sex therapy and premarital counseling. From this conversation you’ll learn: The benefits of working for yourself Steps to being an entrepreneur right off the bat The importance of having a mentor in business so you can focus on the creative The right way to network How you can get far by just saying YES Why putting your life on hold for other possibilities is a mistake The benefits of diversifying your income An insight into F* Boys and why they are the way they are The 4 Styles of Intimacy and what that means for you Tips for long-term intimacy and sexual satisfaction How you can make the traditional path a creative one Tips for authors: traditional publishing vs self-publishing The benefits of owning your creative content Where entrepreneurs can find guidance And so much more! Download "Pretty Little Boy": ffm.to/prettylittleboy Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Have you ever been watching a movie or experiencing some content or piece of art that really triggers you? Sometimes beautiful, original art can revel in the pain of something you’ve experienced. Before I experienced it myself, I’m sure I would have argued that this means you haven’t fully worked through that pain point - but now I think it’s safer to say that we need to be gentle with our inner child. Some things are not worth consuming and this podcast will explore exactly why. My producer Emily Shulmanovich joins me to talk about two movies that unexpectedly shook us to our cores. Pre-save my new single, "Pretty Little Boy" out Monday, 10/04 here: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Cam Poter is a comedian, podcaster, Stanford grad, actual clown, and founder of the Pleasure Podcasts Network. He's appeared on America's Got Talent, Silicon Valley, and Modern Family. Most notably, he’s the co-host of the hugely successful podcast Sex Talk With My Mom where he gets into his dating and sex life with his own mother - a self-proclaimed “cougar” and YouTube sensation. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to open up to the parents and why it can be freeing How meditation can fire up your creativity The importance of creating relationships where you can be fully transparent Why getting fired is probably the best thing for your career path A deep dive into the profession of clowning How to find structure in a creative environment How trauma can put your life and career in perspective Why you need to be taking more risks in life What the wrong career path can teach you The importance of choosing your role models How to embrace your vulnerability and protect yourself at the same time And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today I want to talk to you about how to do a self-inventory. This is all about reframing a creative block as a lack of connection to yourself, Spirit and Life. Why are you disconnected from yourself and your life? What makes you feel connected? Once we know those answers, then we can get into Unleashing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

On The Guest: Alvin Garrett is a grammy-nominated songwriter, music artist, producer, bassist, and sound engineer. He also teaches songwriting with a charity called the Dannon project - a re-entry program for at-risk populations. Although he doesn’t like to label his music in any particular genre, the best I can say is you won’t hear soul music like this anywhere else. From this conversation you’ll learn: The importance of preparation for a major career change How to deal with a change in title and judgement from others Ways to re-introduce yourself to the world How to build your tolerance for disappointing others and care more about disappointing yourself The power of honesty in building relationships A new approach to empathy How the pandemic has connected the human race How to allow room for your dreams to come true The importance of finding yourself in order to find your sound Why your creative outlet needs direction How to overcome writer’s block The connection between creativity and divinity The definition of true masculinity and the strength in being gentle And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.