Creator Alchemy

Corey Wilks, Psy.D.
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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.

  1. JAN 8

    #44 - Ali Abdaal: How to Build a Life of Freedom, Fulfillment, and Success

    How do you actually build a life of freedom, fulfillment, and success? Ali Abdaal is a NYT bestselling author and creator who’s built a multi-million dollar lifestyle business. In this episode, Ali candidly shares what it actually takes to build a life of freedom, the inner game of entrepreneurship, how even the most successful people still struggle with Imposter Syndrome, how his definition of freedom has changed, and how to make life and business feel like a video game you can win. — CONNECT WITH ALI ABDAAL: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaalNewsletter: https://aliabdaal.com/Lifestyle Business Academy (aff): https://get.lifestylebusiness.com/corey-wilksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/ — 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/ — WORK WITH ME: https://tally.so/r/mVqOlv — 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. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 The Guide Who Became a Guru 07:10 How to Resist Audience Capture 13:49 The Price of Fame 20:48 Dealing with Online Hate 24:02 What Holds People Back from Building a Lifestyle Business 28:18 The Truth About Imposter Syndrome 39:35 The Power of Being a Duck 47:13 Waiting for Permission 56:11 Theorycrafting 01:10:05 Bouncing Back from Failure 01:14:25 How to Decide What Is Worth Doing 01:17:35 Learning to Feel Your Feelings 01:28:47 The Post-Productivity Shift Toward Woo 01:32:18 Why We Avoid Ourselves and Our Thoughts 01:39:42 Why Life and Business Are Like Playing a Video Game 01:51:54 Designing Ali Abdaal's Perfect Week Calendar 01:53:56 What is Enough? 01:55:05 Ali's 3-Year Journey of Building a Life of Freedom 01:59:58 How Ali's Definition of Freedom Has Changed 02:02:28 The Highest ROI Life Advice 02:03:56: Final Thoughts — SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd Substack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers:...

    2h 11m

  2. 12/23/2025

    #43 - [COACHING] How to Turn Your Expertise-Based Podcast into a Business Asset with Karolina Planica

    This is a public coaching session where I help Karolina, an entrepreneur who’s launched the first season of her podcast but still doesn’t know how to grow or leverage it. — 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. — CONNECT WITH KAROLINA: Her Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRCUDTqzXdLZutFIrXkWN5QSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Sil8eVYToL3eUwfPwm82ZApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-to-pause/id1846616180 Her Social: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaplanica/ — 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/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    36 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    #42 - Marianne Vander Dussen: Unlocking Your Inner Artist (and Why Imperfection Makes Art Valuable)

    Marianne Vander Dussen is an artist, educator, and YouTuber who creates calm, approachable painting tutorials and teaches thousands of students through her online acrylic courses. Her work focuses on making the creative process feel clear, enjoyable, and accessible for artists at any level. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey and how anyone can unlock their inner artist. — CONNECT WITH MARIANNE: https://www.youtube.com/@mariannevanderdussenhttps://mariannevanderdussen.com/https://courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/https://www.instagram.com/mariannevanderdussen/https://www.tiktok.com/@mariannevanderdussenhttps://www.facebook.com/artbymariannevanderdussen/ — 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. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Problem with Motivation and Creativity 16:45 Balancing Creative Time and Business Building 21:25 Marianne’s Creator Journey 27:38 Imposter Syndrome and Creativity 49:05 Navigating Vulnerability as an Artist 01:03:02 The Psychology Behind Why We’re Afraid to Be Judged 01:11:00 Embracing Authenticity 01:26:44 The Power of Resilience and Adaptability 01:32:48 AI and the Future of Art 01:54:08 When is Your Art Finished? — SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    2h 2m

  4. 12/20/2025

    #41 - Paul Millerd: Optimizing for Uncertainty on the Pathless Path

    Paul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, a book he self-published that's sold over 70,000 copies worldwide over the last four years. His work has helped countless people all over the world leave the "Default Path" and blaze their own trail to build the life they want and do work they love. Paul has been an inspiration to me for years--as a writer, entrepreneur, and all-around incredible and generous human being--so I'm excited to share our conversation with you today where we dive into what it really means to pursue your own path. Enjoy. — CONNECT WITH PAUL MILLERD: https://pmillerd.com/https://pathlesspath.com/ — 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. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Power of Self-Publishing 07:13 Navigating the Identity of Being A Writer 17:38 Embracing Authenticity 21:09 Optimizing for Uncertainty 40:20 Embracing the Pathless Path 46:50 Chasing Success and Rejecting Status 55:42 Finding a Niche vs a Mode 58:35 The Intrinsic Value of Writing Books 01:05:28 The Insane Realities of the Book Publishing Industry 01:20:07 The Future of Books 01:28:27 The Psychology of Taking Risks 01:35:05 Guerilla Marketing and Gifting Books 01:47:18 The Lasting Impact of the Pathless Path — SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    1h 53m

  5. 12/13/2025

    #40 - [SOLO] If You're Ambitious But Filled With Self-Doubt, This Is For You...

    If you're ambitious but stuck in the gap between knowing and doing, this episode is for you. I break down the nine psychological barriers that keep capable people from taking action—from waiting for permission that will never come to letting impostor syndrome run your life. These aren't tactical problems, they're deeply rooted patterns that affect everyone. Here's what you need to understand about what's actually holding you back. — 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. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:37 You're Waiting for Permission 02:21 You Have Imposter Syndrome 05:06 You're Focusing On What "They" Think 07:32 You've Lost Perspective 11:11 You're Waiting Until You Feel Ready 13:19 You Keep Getting In Your Own Way 16:31 You Allow Toxic Personal Narratives to Persist 21:08 You Avoid Yourself 23:45 You're Trying to Be a Lone Wolf — SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    29 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    #39 - Tim Stoddart: Inside the Mind of Building Multiple 7-Figure Companies

    Tim Stoddart is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and writers. He's built multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses with SEO, content marketing, advertising, and great writing. A few years ago he went full circle and bought Copyblogger, a website and platform that first taught him how to build an online business when he first started. In this episode, we dive into the "inner game" of what it actually takes to build multiple successful companies, the psychological toll it can take that most entrepreneurs never talk about, and Tim shares business advice everyone ignores that could actually be the key to building a successful business. — CONNECT WITH TIM STODDART: https://copyblogger.com/https://www.timstodz.com/https://www.youtube.com/@timstodz — 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. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why Creators Are Broke 09:29 How Content Attracts Serendipity 19:04 Building Business Relationships Through Authenticity 29:09 Sobriety, Entrepreneurship, and Obsession 47:10 Self-Care, Stillness, and Sustainability 54:29 Business Advice Everyone Ignores — SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd Substack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    1h 7m

  7. 11/16/2025

    #38 - [COACHING] How to Deal with Uncertainty as an Entrepreneur with Dan Bennett

    WANT TO WORK TOGETHER? Apply for PUBLIC Coaching: https://tally.so/r/EkkQgq Apply for PRIVATE Coaching: https://tally.so/r/mVqOlv — This is a public coaching session where I help Dan Bennett, an entrepreneur who's built a six-figure company, navigate the constant uncertainty and overwhelm of growing his business. — ABOUT DAN BENNETT: Dan is the founder of Hot Sauce Video, a company dedicated to helping remarkable people look and sound great on camera. Connect with Dan: http://danhaslinks.com/ — 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/@coreywilkspsyd Substack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    1h 13m

  8. 11/04/2025

    #37 - Tintin Smith: The Inner Battles of Starting Your Own Creator Business

    In this episode, I sit down with Tintin Smith, former Head of YouTube for Ali Abdaal where he helped Ali's channel generate millions in subscriber count and revenue before launching his own business helping educational YouTubers turn their channels into sustainable six-figure businesses. We explore the psychological journey of entrepreneurship including navigating imposter syndrome, pricing psychology, the insecurity of self-promotion, and other psychological aspects of running a successful online business every creator faces. — CONNECT WITH TINTIN SMITH: 100K YouTuber: https://100kyt.com/100K Roadmap: https://100kroadmap.co/Tintin's Business Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theyoutubetinTintin's Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tintinsmith — 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. — TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 From Working with Ali Abdaal to Building His Own Business 19:41 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Charging Premium Prices 34:06 Pricing Psychology and Charging Your Worth 50:34 Doing Aligned Work and Avoiding Golden Handcuffs 01:01:30 Dealing with the Insecurity of Self-Promotion 01:19:17 Final Thoughts — SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsyd Substack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/ Disclaimers: 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.

    1h 23m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Corey Wilks, Psy.D.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Corey Wilks, Psy.D.
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    Creator Alchemy