Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso

This year on the annual Christmas Spectacular, I wrangle my two favorite humans to talk all things Christmas. Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso answer holiday themed questions, discuss fair pay for reindeer, re-write the plot to Home Alone 2, and explore how to battle our inner-Grinch when he comes out. It’s all laughs and oodles of Christmas spirit - so sit back, chug (yes, chug) your eggnog, and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Are you wrestling with some disappointment in your creative journey? Wondering how to get honest about it without getting defeated? Do you wonder what your deep, true voice really even sounds like? Today’s guest has some amazing tips about how to recover from creative heartbreak, shift your perspective from disappointment to excitement and find your truest voice and self. Emm Gryner is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, voice teacher, author, speaker and creative coach. She is best known for touring with David Bowie, her successful career as an indie artist, writing her recent book, The Healing Power of Singing and for inspiring artists with her writing such as Jann Arden, Sara of Tegan and Sara and more. On today’s show we talk about a whole slew of important topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability and how to get more vulnerable, to how to put a different spin on disappointment to tips for multi-passionate creatives. We also go deep into how you can begin to recover from both present creative heartbreak and past heartbreak, that you maybe haven’t worked through yet. And most importantly: she gives tips on how to literally and figuratively find your authentic voice: your singing voice, your speaking voice and maybe, even, the voice of your soul! Follow the show: @UnleashYourInnerCreative  Download My new single, "Pretty Little Boy" Here: FFM.TO/PrettyLittleBoy Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

Have you ever wanted to just say NO to something bothered or tormented you for over half your life? If you want to find the personal power to say no and set a hard and important boundary- then you’re in luck because that’s what today’s show is all about! Recently I set a boundary that was very brave: I refused to do the routine "step on the scale" at the doctor’s office.  So on today's pod I take you through my journey to muster up the courage to say no to something that had been haunting me for over 20 years - so much shame, self-hatred, sadness and feelings of not-enoughness wrapped up in that one phrase, "jump on the scale for me". In this episode, you'll gain tools that you can use to do the same (never get on a scale again) or other brave acts and you'll also learn the importance of taking a moment to feel pride in the acts of courage in your own life that may seem small, but that we're actually years in the making.  Also before listening, I will give you a little trigger warning that there will be in-depth discussion of body image and eating disorders, so if that is too hard for you to hear right now, then maybe skip the episode for the moment, but I'd encourage you to come back to it when you feel more able to hear it, because there is a really important message here for those of us that have been through eating disorders and body image issues.  ALSO- Special Treat! This week's episode will have a video component on Spotify and Youtube.  To see either follow the show:  Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aHGGn6Jvfd3p1oYS2dESh  Follow on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisHCMqp2P_3NQDp8tPa3_A Follow on Socials:  Instagram.com/unleashyourinnercreative instagram.com/laurenlograsso Get my Latest Single:  https://ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On today’s episode, you’ll hear me coach one of our amazing creative community members, she's a listener of the show named Nicolette. Nicolette is a writer--she has kept a journal her whole life and recently transitioned her journal entries and writing into an instagram page called @LoveOnHerHeart. Through the page she seeks to share her journey and vulnerability in order to help people feel less alone and to encourage them to share their story, as well. However, lately she has been feeling blocked. She has gotten stuck on small things that stop so many of us--like how to pair the right images with her words. That’s where this coaching session comes in!  On today’s episode, you’ll hear a bit of Nicolette’s creative journey, as well as my ideas and advice on how she can get into creative flow and grow her page, so her writing can connect with more people. I truly LOVED our time. Coaching is one of my favorite things in the world, I hope that by listening to this you’ll get some ideas for your own life and creative journey. ALSO! If you’re ever interested in doing a coaching session with me, please reach out via direct message on instagram @UnleashYourInnerCreative or by emailing UnleashYourInnerCreative@gmail.com. It would be my honor to help you unleash and expand! Enjoy the show xoxo!  Download My new single, "Therapy" Here: FFM.TO/PrettyLittleBoy Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On today's Holiday special episode, I talk about the importance of staying present with your pain and joy...AND how only when you're present with your pain, can you begin to cultivate hope for more beautiful days. I share how I came to this realization and how you can start to use this philosophy in your own life, especially over Thanksgiving and all the upcoming holidays!  Listen to my latest single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy Follow Unleash: @UnleashYourInnerCreative  Follow Lauren LoGrasso: @LaurenLoGrasso --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

On The Guest: Jonny Manganello is a cake artist, TikToker, host and actor best known for his viral popularity of his cake pages @JonnyCakes and for being on shows such as Food Networrk’s Holiday Wars and The Try Guys. From this conversation you’ll learn: How to start asking for what you’re worth Why we feel shame around getting paid to do what we love The idea of making money and working hard through a generational lens The importance of acknowledging revisionist history and doing what’s right for you Ways to find the going rate for your craft Why success also means giving back to those in need The psychology behind hustle culture Why we’re told not to discuss personal finances and why we SHOULD How to set boundaries for a work life balance as an entrepreneur How having more fun will generate steam for your creative projects And so much more! Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

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://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message