Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso

Ciao, Creativo🇮🇹✨! Today I'm going to take you inside my deeply joyful and emotional journey back to Sicily. On this trip I reconnected with my ancestral roots and got to introduce my parents to our long-lost relatives (first cousins) after over seven decades. Throughout the episode, you'll hear me delve into the cultural lessons gleaned from my Sicilian ancestry, the formative role family has played in shaping my creativity, why I actually love language barriers and even some funny takeaways about Sicilan food and culture. We will also explore why your ancestry is a rich resource for creative inspiration and talk through how YOU can better understand yourself through addressing familial and generational grief. Hope you love it! Strap in for a Sicilan Adventure 🍝

Chapters: 

00:04Introduction and Ancestral Journey

00:23The Importance of Knowing Your Roots

01:02The Privilege of Knowing Your Ancestry

02:12The Role of Family in Creativity

02:26The Power of Finding YOUR Creative Topic 

04:29My Sicilian Origin Story

06:31The Unexpected Family ReunionS

10:04The Emotional Impact of Meeting Family

13:31The Trip to Sicily: A Homecoming

15:41The Healing Power of Family Connection

25:17The Role of Creativity in Sicilian Culture

40:53The Grief of Losing Cultural Roots

55:09The Miracle of Sicily Jo Ann 

59:15Michelin Stars Are Overrated + I HATE Small Foods

01:00:37 The Uniqueness of Italian Culture

01:03:21The Healing Power of Ancestral Connection

01:06:12The Importance of Family in Creative Expression

Today’s guest is Amelia Hruby. She is a writer, educator, podcast host and producer and she also has a PhD in philosophy. She’s the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio that supports women and nonbinary small business owners in creating purposeful, powerful podcasts. She is also the host of Off the Grid which is her podcast about leaving social media without losing all your clients.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to push past fear to go through with big changes
• How Social media might be inhibiting your creativity 
• How to recognize when it’s time to leave or lessen your relationship with social media
• How to actually go about leaving socials 
• Where to find clients/community outside of socials
• How to build a valuable email list (and the best platforms to use)
• How to gain greater risk tolerance
• Why we should celebrate endings as much as beginnings 
• And Much More!

Here are links to some of the things Amelia mentioned on the pod: 

• Threshold Moments episode on The Tension Field
• Samara Bay's book Permission to Speak
•  Offthegrid.fun
•  The Interweb
  

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Today’s guest is Dr. Morgan Cutlip. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is a highly sought after relationship expert, content creator and writer whose most recent book Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself helps women to mother themselves the way they mother their kids and reclaim their own voice.  I wanted to bring Morgan on because, to reiterate, I think we’ve set up a system that isn’t putting Moms in a position to succeed. They are expected to be everything to everyone--of course there’s burnout and a feeling of failure in all areas.
Morgan provides a path to see that motherhood isn’t a restriction to your life and creativity, but rather, can be an expansion.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to navigate the journey of motherhood without losing yourself 
• How to go from dream to releasing your creative project
• Why it's important to mother yourself as you would mother your children
• How to let go of the dream of balance and STILL find a way to have a full life
• Why it's possible AND Probable for moms to still have their great creative renaissance and unleash after birth
• How to regain your creativity, post-baby
• How to deal with kids protesting your creative time
• What is required of a mother’s partner in order to make mothering not feel impossible
• Why Motherhood is an expansion not a restriction 
• How to unblock your creativity 
• And Much More!
  

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Today’s guests are Father/Son duo, Dr. Stephen Porges and Seth Porges. 

Dr. Porges is a neuroscientist and is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. He is also the author of several books about the Polyvagal Theory, a theory he originally proposed in 1994.

Seth Porges is a filmmaker, journalist, and television commentator. He produced, wrote, and co-directed the feature documentary Class Action Park, which premiered as the number-one movie on HBO Max in 2020. He has also appeared on numerous television shows and networks including National Geographic, Discovery, and The History Channel.

Together, they co-authored the book, Our Polyvagal World, which is out now.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• A simple explanation of the Polyvagal Theory
• What the vagus nerve is and how it affects you psychologically and physiologically
• How to stimulate the vagus nerve
• How digestion and our relationships are intertwined 
• How trauma can relate to gut issues
• Why the distinction between the question: ‘how safe do you feel’ vs. ‘how safe are you’ is important
• How to move through trauma
• How all of this relates to your ability to be creative
• And Much More!
  
  

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Hi Creative Cutie! I am currently in Sicily with my parents--reconnecting with our roots and having a massive family reunion with the LoGrasso side. Can you believe my parents are both Sicilian and have never been there? Anyway, I am introducing my Dad to his first cousins for the very FIRST time after I met them (for the first time) last summer. Please follow along for this beautiful journey on Socials and enjoy the re-air of this powerful episode on rejection. This conversation came on the heels of putting out my first single. At the time, I was feeling a bit crestfallen that the song didn't have the wide reception I so craved. Since then, I have really had to rework my motivation. At this point, I was entirely outwardly motivated, making the rejection utterly brutal. Now, in 2023, I would still love recognition, but I now realize I have to give it to myself first. I sing because it is who I am. I hope to be recognized, but I will sing either way. This is the creative's journey to wholeness, I think. Always evolving. Anyway, if you're in a moment of rejection, I hope this helps you feel less alone. LOVE YOU!

Original Episode Description (<<--WOW I used to write in 3rd Person - SO SERIOUS😂): 

Today’s show is all about…you guessed it…rejection. In this raw, open and brutally honest episode, Lauren discusses a recent barrage of creative disappointment, betrayal and rejection. It has certainly been a “creative crossroads moment”. She is joined by her BFF & friend of the show, Jonny Manganello to talk through what happened, how she is managing the emotions that come along with the no’s and tactics to pick yourself back up when it feels like all the doors are closing around you. The show is a mix of laughter, tears and heartfelt advice that will help you feel less alone. You’ll even hear a little guest appearance by Lauren’s Mom, Jo Ann, who gives a hilarious (and highly biased) take on what Lauren should say to those who have rejected her!

From this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How to pick yourself back up after creative heartbreak
• Why it’s important to take time to acknowledge your accomplishments
• The importance of setting deadlines
• Tips to get unblocked, creatively
• Why having an accountability buddy can help (and why you might need to be your own buddy)
• Tips to deal with your judgmental family at Thanksgiving
• How to know when it’s time to ask for help
• Plus, you’ll  even a hear a heated debate on which breakfast foods are best, and so much more!

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• You can download Lauren's debut single, "Road To Glory" HERE! 

Today’s guest is Kamini Wood. She is a certified life coach, the host of the RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way Podcast, the creator of AuthenticMe and CEO of Live Joy Your Way which is a coaching company that helps high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional metrics, reestablish their relational self-awareness. She helps anyone from healthcare workers to lawyers and really any high-performing individual who wants to find that balance between work and their personal lives.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to release perfectionism
• How to shift into a different career
• How to overcome being a people pleaser
• How to get over your fear of hurting other people’s feelings
• How to step into the light out your own life
• How to build a tolerance for fear
• How to have high standards while also being internally motivated
• How to recognize and talk back to shame talk
• What core values are and how you can find them for yourself
• And Much More!
  

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Hi Creative Cutie! Today’s guest is Dr. Scott Lyons. Scott is a former professional Drag Queen turned licensed clinical psychologist, doctor of osteopathy, educator, podcaster and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. He hosts The Gently Used Human Podcast and is the creator of The Embody Lab which is a hub for embodied education, self-discovery, and somatic healing. He has been featured in huge publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, ForbesWomen, The Telegraph, and many more.

***NOTE: Deep talk about drama addiction starts at 18 minutes, but I highly recommend the beginning where we talk about exactly *how* he went from being a pro Drag Queen to a clinical psychologist💗***

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to let go of one dream for another
• How to deal with the emotional pain of healing from a physical ailment
• How to rewrite your limiting beliefs around your intelligence and potential
• How to find your authentic voice with authority
• The definition of “Drama” and “Drama Addiction”
• The signs/symptoms of drama addiction and Why it happens
• How to start to release the need for drama
• What a stress response is and how to move through it
• How to get back into a relationship with yourself
• What people in the performing arts specifically have to learn about drama addiction
• And Much More!
  
  

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Check out my #Creativity Workshop on Friday, 09.29 at 2pm ET here: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso

 

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Today’s guest is Chandrika Tandon. She is a globally recognized business leader, Grammy-nominated music artist, and humanitarian. She recently released her new album Ammu’s Treasures which features a variety of classic songs and soothing chants for all ages. She also has been profiled in print, on radio, and on television, including in CNBC’s The Brave Ones series.I wanted to have Chandrika on the show  because of her remarkable journey into the world of music—a path she embarked on later in life, proving that it is ALWAYS the right time to pursue your passion, what’s meant for you will never miss you. Remember creativity doesn’t have an age limit.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to find the courage to break from tradition
• How to get started on your dream later in life
• How to push past being perfectionist & focus on being YOURSELF
• The power of music and creativity to find yourself and connect with the divine
• How to create truly for your own joy
• How to become more of a rebel 
• How to create from a pure place, without a thought of outcome
• The joy of making creative projects for children
• AND MUCH MORE!
  
  

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On The Guest:  Today’s guest is Victoria Song. She is a leadership advisor and coach to CEOs, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs. She’s worked with people like Cindy Crawford and Ryan Hudson who is the cofounder of Honey- which was acquired by paypal for 4 billion dollars.  She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Bending Reality, was on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and has been featured in ABC, NBC, Glamour, Boston Globe, and more.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to get out of your head and into your body
• The signs of an inflamed nervous system
• How to healthily express anger
• How to heal from feelings of unworthiness 
• How to bend reality 
• What Contraction/ expansion is and how can you start leaning more toward expansion
• How to build self-trust
• Why it’s important to celebrate successes and wins
• How to change your inner critic voice into something supportive
• How to rewrite old stories 
• AND MORE! 

Check out my #Creativity & #Podcasting workshops here: https://linktr.ee/laurenlograsso 

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On The Guest: Today I am doing a coaching session with a longtime listener of the show, Reba Ruff. Reba is a Denver-based Artist who has been creating digital illustrations since 2020. Her original work was shared under the handle, @BeckyLovebutts where she would do artwork of literal butts and other erotic art…But now she wants to transition into doing all kinds of different art…Not just her erotic pieces, but rather, creating art from on parts of life that bring her joy.  I wanted to coach Reba because I am a huge fan of her work. I was also interested in talking with her because a creative rebrand is something so many of us go through and it is equally difficult from a tactical and an emotional standpoint.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to bridge the gap between what you’ve been doing as an creative and what you want to do as an creative 
• How to build your creative mission statement 
• Creative exercises that can help you define your brand + find your path
• How to discover your creative imprint on the world
• How to overcome blocks
• Tips for Authentic self-promotion
• How to rebrand yourself as an artist
• AND MORE!

Creativity Courses: 

Sep 15 - https://www.daisie.com/Discover-Your-Creative-Calling-and-Authentic-Self-Expression

Sep 29 - https://www.daisie.com/Finding-Balance-as-a-Multi-Passionate-Creative

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On The Guest:

Today’s guest is Dina Gachman. She is a Pulitzer Center Grantee, an award winning journalist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Texas Monthly, Vox, and more. Her book, So Sorry for Your Loss came out this past April. In the book she takes you through grieving her Mother and her sister--it is a testament to the immutable love of family and the grief that forever can change you. The book has been featured in places like TIME, Southern Living, Oprah Daily, Teen Vogue, CBS, and more.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to tell your story from an outside perspective
• How to get comfortable with your grief and the grief of others
• How to ACTUALLY comfort someone going through grief
• How to create again post-grief
• Our take on the difficulty of the human experience
• The TRUTH about hospice 
• How to build a relationship with someone after their passing
• How to the passing of loved ones can affect the creative process
• How to have a heart for addicts for what they suffer with
• What is Grief Induced Emotional Avalanche
  
  

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On The Guest: Today’s guest is Allison Kane or as her fans know her, “AK.” She is a self-produced indie singer, songwriter, and all-around entertainer. Known to many as the “First Lady of Hip-Rock,” she has been featured with artists such as Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, Tay Money, and many more. She amassed millions of streams on Spotify, has 6.8 million instagram followers AND 1.7 million on tiktok--she has successfully grown a HUGE following all without the help of a label.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• Why you MUST find and follow your own North Star
• How to build resilience around rejection
• Ways to confidently share your work
• Tips to become more fearless
• Hot to stop letting the word ‘no’ define you and the decisions you make
• How to develop your ear as a musician
• The power of being an indie artist
• How to manifest and rewire your reality
• How to own your power and speak up with more confidence
  

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Hi Creative Cutie🤗! Today you’ll hear an inspiring conversation with Sarah Sapora, an accomplished writer, motivational speaker, and creator of inclusive live events and retreats. Discover her groundbreaking book, ‘Soul Archaeology,’ where she guides you away from conventional before-and-after thinking towards self-growth through self-accountability, honesty, and compassion.

From this episode, You'll Learn How to:

• Navigate and embrace mental breakdowns with acceptance.
• Distinguish between triggers and activation for personal empowerment.
• Embark on your soul archaeology journey and learn practical steps to begin your excavation.
• Craft a powerful "Self-Love" to-do list that nurtures your well-being.
• Cultivate resilience in the face of discomfort and challenges.
• Thrive through the chaos of the creative process with self-care strategies.
• Uncover the authentic truth about self-love and how to embody it fully.
• AND MORE!

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Don't forget to subscribe, follow, leave a review, and share the podcast with friends - your support amplifies our reach!

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Join the journey towards self-love, creativity, and personal growth. Your story matters! I believe in you 💗

Today’s guest is Sadia Azmat. She is a comedian, author, podcaster, and consultant who has broken the boundaries with her insightful humor, thought-provoking commentary, and infectious charm. Sadia recently co-created and presented the critically acclaimed BBC Sounds podcast ‘No Country for Young Women.’ By challenging the status quo through being a comedian and also with her background as a British Asian Muslim, she was inspired to write her book “Sex Bomb” which explores the complicated relationship between culture, religion, identity, and sexuality within the British Asian community. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to balance being a multi passionate creative 
• How to find the courage to make rebellious choices 
• The connection between owning your sexuality and your creativity
• The weird messages we get on sex & how we start to undo those 
• How to balance your desires, specifically with being different and also belonging
• How to block out other people's judgment
• How to be Different AND find belonging
• What it feels like to be the first one to speak up in your family or culture
• The power of speaking up about your mental health
• The benefits of somatic healing

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Have you ever felt alone?? Well I have good news for you: YOU AREN’T. Hi my creative cutie! I don’t think we need questions at the top here…All we need to say is ALIENS EXIST. I mean?! We are not alone.

Today I’m going to be doing a solo episode about:

• Why finding out aliens are pretty much for sure real made me feel like I could do anything
• What to do when you get caught in your creative past
• How to get a mental software upgrade
• The TOP life and creative lessons I’ve learned since we last talked one on one
• Oh ALSO! There is a video episode for this! Check it out on Spotify or youtube, if you like Vid! So strap in and get excited for my inner monologue and my dusty mic!!

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On The Guest:  Debra Silverman is an astrologer, psychotherapist, teacher, podcaster, and author of her book, The Missing Element. Over the past 45+ years of professional experience and private practice, Debra has specialized in helping thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on who they uniquely are. She specializes in guiding those who are going through major life changes, pain, and insecurity. Might I add, I HIGHLY recommend pulling out your birth chart for this episode and following along!

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to build the courage to step out of “the norm”
• How astrology can help unleash our most true and authentic selves + What the birth chart tells us about our purpose
• More info four elements and how they play a key role in our lives and choice
• How to find your missing element
• What the midheaven is & how it’s related to career 
• How to find acceptance & Self-Love in your astrological chart
• How to practice deep peace
• A deep dive into your Saturn placement
• A mini live reading of MY chart!
• How to use your chart to gain more self-love, self-trust, and self-acceptance
• AND MORE!

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• Find a copy of Debra’s book The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition here or wherever good books are found! https://debrasilvermanastrology.com/astrology-shop/ 

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On The Guest: 

Today’s guest is Lisa Weinert. She is a writer/author, keynote speaker, teacher, literary consultant, and a certified yoga teacher with specialties in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. Lisa has worked with authors for over two decades as a publicist, editor, and literary coach and now she’s finally telling her own story. Her new book Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story just came out yesterday which focuses on uncovering the healing power of your story, expressing your authentic voice, finding connections with your body’s signals and creativity, and much more.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to recognize your body's signals
• The power of silence 
• The connection between storytelling and your nervous system
• How to see your body as something to value and cherish
• How to listen to your body when it whispers instead of when it screams
• How to do narrative healing & its benefits 
• Tips on moving through trauma
• The power of releasing your deepest, most shame-filled story 
• How to find worth in your voice as a writer
• And LOTS more! 

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More:

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• Find a copy of Lisa’s book Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story here or wherever good books are found! https://www.lisaweinert.com/#book 

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On The Guest:  Today’s guest is December Rose aka Rosie. She’s a singer/songwriter, Italian culture content creator, vocal coach, and founder of December Rose Studios. Some of Rosie’s career highlights include studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music, winning a New Artist Spotlight award from Blastro.com and getting awarded New Music Weekly’s Top 40 Artist of the Year on the same ballot as Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes. I love how open Rosie is about everything: From how hard it is to stick with it as an artist when you don’t feel successful, to calling out and putting a stop to unhealthy family dynamics…Rosie’s just a really brave person and someone I am excited to share with you. 

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• Why there are many ways to “make it” as a musician

• How to approach your artistry as a business

• How to reparent yourself and heal your inner child

• How to write about your family

• How to TRULY have faith

• The benefits in walking through open doors

• Advice for building self-love and self-trust

• And much more! 

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• Find all of December Rose’s music here; including her newest single “Forever Getting Old”: December Rose Music
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Hello, my dear Creative Cuties. It's Lauren here. I hope you're having a great holiday that you're resting. I am taking this week off, but I didn't wanna leave you hanging out there with no new unleash. So I'm resurfacing an episode from March, 2021, all about why I don't believe in the word aspiring, why there's nothing more valuable in the world than a good idea, plus tips on redefining failure and why it shouldn't be connected to financial success. We will be back with a new episode next week, but in the meantime, check out more info on this week's below! Enjoy - I really loved re-listening to this one!

Today is a creative check in episode where I talk about:

• My distaste for the word "aspiring": why I don't believe in it/why YOU should strike it from your vocabulary! 

• Why there's nothing more valuable than a good idea (and why popsicles prove my point!)

• Plus, tips on redefining failure and why it shouldn't be connected to financial success! 

• And honestly, so much more!! 

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Remember to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts & tell a friend about the show! Love you!! 

On The Guest: 

Today’s coaching session features Jessa Reed. She is the owner of her own cleaning business which won “The Best of the Mountains Award” in 2020 taking first place for Best Cleaning Service. She also was the first in her immediate family to graduate college with a B.A. in psychology. Jessa has gone through a lot from being a child of divorce and abandonment by a parent to ending an 8-year relationship, to finding love again and then loss again and having to rebuild from square one. Jessa came to me with more questions about life rather than strictly about creativity. The truth is that sometimes we need to answer very basic questions about self-love and self-trust in order to get to a place where we can fully unleash and this conversation and coaching session reflects just that.

From this conversation you’ll learn:

• How to balance your personal life and also being a creative

• How to drop the charges on yourself & be kinder to yourself

• The steps to reframing your thoughts 

• How to get excited about your life and creativity 

• How to look at your life through loving eyes

• Why we’re every age we’ve ever been 

• How to start healing the inner child

• How to stop self-sabotaging 

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