Dear Creative Mind｜a space for creative liberation

Imagining a new kind of creative life & business with Kimberly Spiers

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberly Spiers, founder of The New Kind Community (formerly known as Uncommon Folk — a name change you’ll hear t...

Listen to this when you need to make a decision [audio remedies series]

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck.In this episode, we embrace the messy, beautiful art...

Reclaiming your creative authority with Amie McNee

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Amie McNee, author, speaker, and podcaster whose love letters to creators have inspired a global community of artists...

A meditative doodling practice to soften creative spiraling

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This 10-min meditative doodling practice is here to help you get out of creative spiraling, and soften the overwhelm you might be experiencing. (This ...

Tending to the ecology of art in times of change with Xenia Marie Ross Viray

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m joined by Xenia Marie Ross Viray, the multidimensional human behind Myths of Creation. Xenia is an imagination healer, frequency artist, ...

Reimagining value + creating for a cause with Chelsie Tamms

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsie Tamms — artist, educator, and founder of Lettering Works — who blends hand-lettering with marketing to cr...

Listen to this when you need rest [audio remedies series]

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck.A well-rested creative is an inspired and powerful o...

Moving from overthinking vortex → creative motion

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm here to guide you towards spending more time doing rather than endlessly ruminating over the process of making art. As always, my...

Liminal magic: navigating transitions with Kate Belew

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the incredible Kate Belew—author, poet, and Witch—whose work weaves together creativity and magic in the...

A re-introduction + invitation to work together

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If receiving support in this season of your creative life would feel like a big exhale, let's meet. I'm opening space to support new clients t...

A meditation to re-imagine: beyond the veil of the known

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this meditation, we’ll let our imaginations run wild and step into a space where anything is possible. Let's release the limits of what we th...

Redefining digital well-being through creativity with Amelia Knott

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Amelia Knott, art psychotherapist and author of The Art of Thriving Online, joins us to talk about how creativity can help us build a...

Untangling ourselves from the cycle of procrastination

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Dear Creative Mind podcast, we dive deep into the all-too-familiar cycle of procrastination. We explore the emotional roots beh...

PR tools for creatives: sharing your story confidently with Bianca Barratt

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bianca Barratt, journalist and founder of The Scoop, joins the conversation to demystify the world of PR for artists and creatives. T...

Listen to this when you're spiraling in an overthinking loop [audio remedies series]

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck.In this soothing and grounding episode, we explore t...

The art of self-literacy: decoding your creative mind for inner anchoring

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dear Creative Mind, we explore the power of inner anchoring to stay grounded through the ups and downs of the creative entrepreneur...

Finding softer ways to grow our art, off the grid with Amelia Hruby

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with Amelia Hruby about finding softer, more intentional ways to grow our art and businesses—without relying on social medi...

It's finally here: The Creative Liberation Portal

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new chapter begins! In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of launching something close to my heart: a self-coaching space designed to help ...

Working with your brain: ADHD strategies for creatives with Catri Barrett

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Catri Barrett, a Trauma-Informed ADHD Coach and Neurodiversity Educator. We discuss the power of working with your br...

Moving beyond the dream— from imagination to action

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Dear Creative Mind podcast, we gently explore the transition from dreaming to doing—a challenge many of us face as creatives....

Healing money wounds with Rachel Duncan

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt conversation with Rachel Duncan, we dive into the often-unseen emotional connections we have with money, especially for creatives. R...

Listen to this when you feel stuck [audio remedies series]

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part of a series of short, soothing notes, here to hold space for you when you feel stuck.In this episode, we gently explore the feeling of be...

Shifting from self-doubt to self-belief

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dear Creative Mind, I’m diving deep into the tension between self-doubt and self-belief—the push and pull that every creative s...

Navigating pivots + new resources for you

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Dear Creative Mind, I’m sharing some personal updates and exciting changes happening in my life. I’ve been navigating a big tra...

A Winter Solstice journaling practice for clarity + expansion

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Winter Solstice! I’m so glad you’re here for this seasonal journaling practice. Our intention is to get curious about what we learned from t...

A meditation to reclaim your creative power (setting boundaries)

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's meditation is a guided practice to self-inquire and set loving boundaries with your mind, heart, body, and anchor you back into the present mo...

Rediscovering your creative self through recovery with Melissa

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Melissa opens up about her journey with long COVID, a transformative experience that has reshaped her identity as a person, crea...

A soothing meditation to soften your inner critic

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This soothing meditation practice is designed specifically for those creative minds who feel trapped by their harsh inner critic. If you've ever found...

An invitation to work together this season (offers & events)

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an invitation to work together this season through 2 brand new coaching offerings: Untangled and Mused, and upcoming community events, Reverie...

Befriending our inner critic (instead of destroying it)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an inner critic? Your answer is most likely yes! I can also assume you've been wanting to get rid of it many times before. In today's epis...

Breaking the rules and reshaping business around your rhythms with Kimberly

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with former client Kimberly Graef about living life and running a business on your own terms, breaking the rules, being brave enou...

A meditation to reconnect with your creative essence & voice

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short practice designed to help you reconnect with your true creative identity, voice and essence. The prompts shared at the end for a jou...

A Fall Equinox journaling practice for renewal + progress

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live journaling practice to release the stagnant, and welcome in fresh support to help us make progress on our creative goals this season.No...

How to get unstuck from anything in your creative life or business

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been feeling like whatever you do, whatever action you take, you seem to stay stuck… not able to move forward or to change something about ...

How to get out of a creative rut (a self-coaching ritual)

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in a creative rut? This episode will be helpful for you if you’re looking to find a simple and streamlined way to guide yourself out o...

Q&A: What is creative coaching? (+ new spots are open for this Fall!)

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm answering the most frequently asked questions about working with a coach: What is coaching? What's the difference with other moda...

Playfulness & simplicity as new success metrics with Ana Luísa

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Ana Luísa, brand and website designer (and former client of mine). During our conversation, we explore a brave decision she'...

A meditation to reconnect with your playful self

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short practice designed to help you reconnect with the playful part of you, when things start to feel a little too serious, boring or compli...

How to infuse more playfulness into your creative business

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like things are a bit too serious, heavy, or complicated? If you're looking to reconnect with playfulness and infuse a bit more fun into y...

A meditative doodling practice to soften creative spiraling

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This 10-min meditative doodling practice is here to help you get out of creative spiraling, and soften the overwhelm you might be experiencing. The ...

A social media survival guide for creatives with Hannalah

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for this conversation with Hannalah, a poet and content marketing strategist for creatives- where we talk about the very real challenges of be...

How to make your creative business more simple, less overwhelming

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If managing your creative business feels complicated and overwhelming right now... Dear creative mind, I hope this episode can offer a few different w...

[invitation] Join the summer community gatherings

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an invitation to join The Playground community for our summer gatherings. The Summer Reset is a 90-min seasonal ceremony + gentle planning se...

Art, recovery + healing narratives with Corri Lynne

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Corri Lynne — she's a children's book author and illustrator living in Pittsburgh with her husband and little dog, Peanut. ...

A visualization to connect with your true creative desires

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a gentle visualization to help you connect with what it is you truly desire for your creative life— and what you may need to release to crea...

How to spend more time making art (vs overthinking about it)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm here to guide you towards spending more time doing rather than endlessly ruminating over the process of making art. As always...

Expressing our truest creative self with Susan

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Susan Victoria Becher, (a lovely former client of mine!) who is a poet, writer, singer/songwriter, and overall creative being...

[invitation] Build momentum on your project, in community

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an official invitation to join us for Devotion, a 5-week series of community gatherings where we come together to create space for a project t...

Honouring your creative nature + finding your own pace with Julie

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Julie Villain, a former client of mine and a creative soul with a sensitive heart, working as a website designer at studio fo...

A spring cleaning meditation to declutter your mind

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dear creative mind, welcome to this Spring cleaning meditation to help you declutter your mind, so you can find space, clarity and peace.About mePasca...

An empowering creative + business rebirth with Kat

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with brand designer + strategist (and former client of mine!) Kat Fletcher from Crafted Wild. We delve into her recent creative re...

Finding creative flow in a capitalist society with Isabel

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Isabel Bagsik (she/her), a Filipina American who is a former Art Director turned Creative Wellness Guide. Isabel is c...

Balancing creative ambition + emotional needs

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself standing at a crossroad, torn between abandoning your creative goals or sacrificing your well-being in the pursuit of ach...

A Winter Solstice journaling practice for clarity + expansion

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Winter Solstice! I’m so glad you’re here for this seasonal journaling practice. Our intention is to get curious about what we learned from t...

How to navigate the fear of criticism in your creative work

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can I stop being interrupted by self-criticism every time I’m about to create? In this episode, we explore our relationship to criticism— whet...

Navigating anxiety + perfectionism with psychotherapist Tara McRae

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tara and I dive into some of the misconceptions we might have about anxiety, panic and perfectionism, chat about creating a safe spac...

A meditation to ground yourself through an unsettling transformation

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short meditation practice to hold yourself steady in the thick of an unsettling transformation. These moments can be challenging, and if you...

How to navigate the fear of failure in your creative business

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can I overcome the fear of failing at my dreams? At times, we might hold ourselves back from pursuing a path because it might fail, or we feel sca...

Embracing our colourful minds with Brandon from Happy Tears

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Brandon and I dive into the colourful spectrum of emotions as he shares his journey into creating Happy Tears and The Connect De...

A meditation to soften the inner wars you host

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short meditation practice to foster a sense of self-partnership and truly welcome all parts of yourSelf here, so you can soften the inner wa...

For when you keep rebelling against your own structure

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do I stop rebelling against my own structure? Many creative minds (including mine) struggle with setting and maintaining structure. We often end u...

Embracing flexible consistency and humanity in business with Maggie

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Maggie and I chat about letting ourselves be human in business, stepping away from social media, planning solo business retreats and...

A meditation to boost your confidence and clear self doubt

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short meditation practice to help you dissolve self-doubt and boost your confidence so you can go after what you truly want and bring your v...

Artist, do not dilute your art.

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

⁠In this episode, I'm reading a past letter I sent to the community last year to share guidance around staying true to our colours and stop diluting...

Expanding our mission without exhausting ourselves

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can I find more ease in my creative work? How can I bring my mission further? And more importantly, how can I avoid exhausting myself in the proce...

About coaching: empowering creative resilience, wellness + growth

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Private coaching is now open! You're welcome to schedule a complimentary clarity call so we can meet, talk through your current challenges and aspirat...

A meditation to reclaim your creative power (setting boundaries)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's meditation is a guided practice to self-inquire and set loving boundaries with your mind, heart, body, and anchor you back into the present mo...

For when you feel overwhelmed (guidance to soften the mind chatter)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever caught yourself ruminating on the same idea, overwhelming yourself and getting dizzy with your own thoughts? Maybe you’ve explored so ...

A meditation for the burnt out creative being (refill your creative well)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A meditation for the burnt out, exhausted or inspired creative being. ⁠ ⁠Feeling burnt out, exhausted or uninspired is something a lot of creative...

[coaching] Reframing the illusory concept of balance for artists + creatives

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Balance can feel like a puzzling concept and impossible destination to reach for us, creative minds. In this episode, I'm reading a past letter I ...

[meditation] A meditation to welcome abundance and challenge the starving artist myth

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dear creative mind, welcome to this meditation practice. Today, we are welcoming abundance and challenging the starving artist myth, and all the ways ...

[coaching] Guidance to face the discomfort of change + cultivate courage

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we keep making progress towards our vision despite the anxiety we may feel around the big unknowns it comes with? Change is…well, change. It...

[meditation] A grounding meditation to get into your flow state

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This short meditation practice is designed to ground your creative mind, step away from overthinking and get into your flow state, so you can create f...

[coaching] For when you feel like giving up (a simple exercise).

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dear creative mind, if you can relate to feeling like you want to give up... You’re not alone. This episode will be helpful for you if you’re look...

[coaching] ⁠Artists, do not rush your creative mission (+ guidance to find your own pace).

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why am I not there yet? What am I doing wrong? Dear creative mind, this is a question we’ll explore together in today’s episode, as I will be read...

[coaching] For when you just don't know (and can't move forward).

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling like you're missing a piece of information to make a decision and take action? You don’t know what to do. You don’t know how to do...

[conversation] Unleashing the empowered artist within with MJ

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with MJ, singer & actor, journaling coach, and creative friend of mine :) In today's conversation, MJ brings us into her creat...

[meditation] A soothing meditation to soften your inner critic

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A short meditation practice for the creative mind that's been taken hostage by their harsh inner critic. About me Hello, I'm Pascale! I coach artists,...

[coaching] How can I get rid of my inner critic? (and why you should not)

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an inner critic? Your answer is most likely yes! I can also assume you've been wanting to get rid of it many times before. In today's epis...

[conversation] Cultivating creative sustainability with Lydia-Renee Darling

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm chatting with Lydia-Renee Darling about growing our creative work without burning out. We also touch on navigating uncertainty as an artist...

[meditation] ⁠A meditation to invite ease and challenge the struggling artist myth

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dear creative mind, welcome to this meditation practice. Today, we are inviting ease as we challenge the stories we’ve been fed about the struggling...

[coaching] Finding the courage to take your first step on a new path

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can I find the courage to take the first step on my new path? Today, I am reading a letter I wrote for you in the Winter of 2022 about making your...

[journaling] Journal with me through the Winter Solstice

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in this short journaling practice to connect with the energy of the Winter solstice, and feel into the energy of the season to get inspired fo...

[conversation] Finding magic in the creative process with Sydney from My Creative Relief

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney, art therapist and creative coach at My Creative Relief, joins me in this conversation around the therapeutic power of art and finding magic in...

[meditation] A meditation to navigate anger, frustration and discouragement

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This short meditation will walk you through a practice to help you navigate sticky emotions like anger, frustration and discouragement when it comes t...

[conversation] Breaking free from the 'shoulds' & exploring our full creative potential with Michelle from Laforest Living

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michelle and I are chatting about the transformational and liberating journey they navigated in the past couple of years, going from being ...

[coaching] Should I focus on this ONE thing or blend my many passions?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how you could find a magical way to include all of your passions and interests into one creative business? Or maybe right now y...

[conversation] Grounding your vision into reality with Paige from State of Sage

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Buda, designer and founder at State of Sage, joins me for this conversation around finding balance within the many polarities of our creative li...

[meditation] A calming meditation your find your balanced state

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A short meditation practice to help you cultivate inner calm and soothe your creative mind.  Grounding support for creative minds Learn more ab...

[coaching] 7 creative knots we need to untangle to find our focus

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why does creating art feel so hard and complicated? Dear creative mind, you’re not blocked, there are knots in your creative process… which can be...

[invitation] Build momentum on what you've put aside this year

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm beyond excited to invite you to MOMENTUM: a 6-week community coaching journey to support your creative wellbeing and soulful business. Together, w...

[conversation] Cultivating a slow and layered approach to art making with Julie Kim

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Kim, artist, joins me for today's conversation about the many layers of art and creativity. We chat about cultivating a slow approach to art-mak...

[journaling] Journal with me through the Fall Equinox

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This journaling episode guides you through 5 prompts to connect with the Fall Equinox, and the energy of the upcoming season so you can infuse it in y...

[coaching] Why can't I follow through on my creative goals?

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed yourself getting stuck somewhere in the process of starting or completing projects, even when you have a plan? Like something is prev...

[meditation] A morning meditation to start the day with focus

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a meditation practice for creative minds to start the day with focus, clear minded and ready for what the day has in store. Grounding support ...

[coaching] 7 steps to follow to find our flow state in the messiness of the creative process

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get out of a creative rut? How do I get creatively unstuck? What steps can we follow to find our flow state? In this coaching note, I share ...

[welcome] Farewell Change Your Latitude + Hello Dear Creative Mind

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I changed my own latitude this past year. Today, I'm saying goodbye to Change Your Latitude and welcoming Dear Creative Mind. I'm so grateful to have ...

[TRAILER] Welcome to the Dear Creative Mind Podcast

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Creative Mind, welcome. This podcast is a space I created for us to explore the depths, textures, colours and intricacies of our creative mind. M...

A grounding meditation for creative minds: slow down and cultivate patience

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this free meditation to help you slow down and cultivate patience. A thank you gift from me to you in this Holiday season. As we're approaching ...

Closing a chapter with intention and beginning a new cycle with clarity

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an invitation for you to create a simple ceremony to close your current chapter so you can step into what's next with intention. Every...