Hey Creative! Whether it’s self-doubt, procrastination, fear of visibility, or the belief that your ideas aren’t good enough—these aren’t personality traits. They’re neurobiological loops formed through past experiences, emotional memories, and repetition.

The good news? Your brain is wired for change.

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind the invisible, automatic patterns that shape your creative path—often without your permission.

You’ll learn:

• 😱 Why old career wounds resurface during new opportunities—and how you can update the emotional charge behind them.
• 🌟 How to interrupt self-limiting loops by leveraging context shifts, and sensory cues.
• 🤔 What happens in the brain when you consistently practice new behaviors, and how those pathways gradually become your default.

And remember: Only TWO more Rock That Creative Job podcasts left! Stay tuned for the BIG announcement in the 100th episode! 🌟 LET'S ROCK!

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

Hey Creative! In this episode, we explore why losing hope during a career setback isn’t a moral failure — it’s a neurobiological response to stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm. We'll break down:

• what’s happening beneath the surface after a career setback

• how dopamine dips can make the future feel foggy

• how the brain often mistakes “unfamiliar” for “unsafe”

• 3 science-based strategies to rebuild hope again!

This episode offers science-backed tools to gently shift your brain out of survival mode and back into creativity, imagination, and forward momentum — reminding you that hope isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s something your brain can learn to regenerate. LET'S ROCK!

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....

In this special podcast episode, my guest Renata McElvany (Creativity Coach & Sr. Designer ) and I dive into the details of how flow state isn’t just a productivity booster—it’s a neurobiological reset button that allows the brain to shift into a restorative pattern that creates many hidden therapeutic benefits.

Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. How flow state reduces stress in real time and suppresses the brain’s threat circuits, creating a natural calming effect.
2. Why flow is a powerful form of emotional relief for creative minds. and how it quiets the inner critic, easing self-judgment and overthinking patterns.
3. The benefits of using flow to integrate unresolved feelings in the background, similar to what often happens in therapy.

This episode reframes flow not as an escape, but as a regenerative experience that helps creative people recharge, process difficult emotions, and rebuild their self-confidence during times of uncertainty.

Want flow in your life? Join us on Friday 11/21 for a FREE live creation therapy workshop to help you reset your nervous system and find relief from stress and anxiety. Sign up today: https://www.rockthatcreativejob.com/

LET'S ROCK!

Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired!

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/
Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob
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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....