Creator Alchemy
Corey Wilks, Psy.D.
Navigate the inner game of entrepreneurship with psychological insights to transform your business, your life, and yourself.
I'm Dr. Corey Wilks, a psychologist and executive coach who helps ambitious creators and entrepreneurs escape mediocrity and build extraordinary lives and businesses. On this show, I share strategies and insights to help you overcome self-sabotage, break through internal barriers, and unlock the impact only you can have—so you can reach your full potential and build a life and business that actually matter to you.
Through solo episodes and raw, honest conversations with inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, we explore the intersection of personal development, entrepreneurship, and creativity—and what it really takes to thrive, not just succeed.
Whether you're wrestling with imposter syndrome, stuck in a life that looks good on paper but feels misaligned, or finally ready to figure out what you really want—this podcast will help you make the most of the one life you've got.
I'm Dr. Corey Wilks, a psychologist and executive coach who helps ambitious creators and entrepreneurs escape mediocrity and build extraordinary lives and businesses. On this show, I share strategies and insights to help you overcome self-sabotage, break through internal barriers, and unlock the impact only you can have—so you can reach your full potential and build a life and business that actually matter to you.
Through solo episodes and raw, honest conversations with inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, we explore the intersection of personal development, entrepreneurship, and creativity—and what it really takes to thrive, not just succeed.
Whether you're wrestling with imposter syndrome, stuck in a life that looks good on paper but feels misaligned, or finally ready to figure out what you really want—this podcast will help you make the most of the one life you've got.
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Apr 19, 2025 • 13min
#4 - [SOLO] Fear Inoculation: How to Overcome Self-Doubt
In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks discusses the concept of limiting beliefs and introduces the strategy of fear inoculation to help individuals overcome their fears. He emphasizes the importance of planning for worst-case scenarios and understanding the source of criticism. The discussion also covers how to navigate uncertainty and fear of success, ultimately transforming fear into a guiding force for personal fulfillment.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coreywilkspsyd.bsky.socialDisclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Apr 19, 2025 • 7min
#3 - [SOLO] What's Hiding Behind Your Self-Sabotaging Behaviors?
In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks explores the concept of self-sabotaging behaviors and their underlying fears. He discusses how these behaviors, such as procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, serve to avoid confronting fears like failure, ridicule, uncertainty, and success. Dr. Wilks emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of these behaviors through functional analysis, rather than merely addressing the symptoms. He concludes by hinting at strategies to overcome these fears and self-sabotaging behaviors in future discussions.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coreywilkspsyd.bsky.socialDisclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Apr 19, 2025 • 7min
#2 - [SOLO] The 4 Horsemen of Fear: The Most Common Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back
In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks discusses the common limiting beliefs that hinder success, focusing on what he terms the 'Four Horsemen of Fear': fear of failure, fear of ridicule, fear of uncertainty, and fear of success. He explains how these fears manifest in self-sabotaging behaviors and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing them to achieve personal and professional growth.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coreywilkspsyd.bsky.socialDisclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Apr 19, 2025 • 8min
#1 - [SOLO] 3 Mistakes That Guarantee You'll Die Filled with Regret
In this conversation, Dr. Corey Wilks discusses the three major mistakes that trap individuals in mediocrity and lead to regret at the end of life. He emphasizes the importance of taking action now instead of waiting for 'someday', confronting fears that hold people back, and clarifying personal values to create a fulfilling life. Through personal anecdotes and insights, he encourages listeners to pursue a life aligned with their core values and to avoid the pitfalls of procrastination and superficial success.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coreywilkspsyd.bsky.socialDisclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship
