The Contentment Creator

Ellen Broen
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Welcome to The Contentment Creator Podcast – the ultimate podcast for conscious creators, mindful parents, and visionary entrepreneurs who are ready to embrace courage, clarity, and contentment in every facet of life. I’m your host, Ellen Broen – a certified life coach, professional singer, mom, and unapologetic fan of clever wordplay, cozy books, and adorable dogs. This podcast is your daily dose of inspiration to help you: ✨ Find clarity in your life vision and decisions. ✨ Ignite creativity and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. ✨ Cultivate contentment and balance in your personal and professional journey. ✨ Build thriving communities that feel like home. Each short, impactful episode dives into topics like: ✔️ How to be content with yourself and your life. ✔️ Creating consistency and flow in your business. ✔️ Living consciously while pursuing your passions. ✔️ Building self-care practices that sustain your life and career. Drawing insights from thought leaders like Dr. Shefali, Brené Brown, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Rick Rubin, we’ll answer questions like: ✨ What does it mean to be creative in everyday moments? ✨ How do you live a conscious life and lead with intention? ✨ How can you find motivation and stay grounded in an ever-changing world? With actionable tips, inspiring conversations, and relatable stories, The Contentment Creator Podcast helps you balance ambition with presence and purpose. 💡 Follow and rate the show on your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode. Together, let’s transform a world of content creators into a world of Contentment Creators – one inspiring episode at a time.

  1. 3D AGO

    My 2026 Content Creation Strategy

    This episode shares a content strategy shift rooted in avoiding creative burnout, supporting personal brand growth, embracing podcast evolution, and redefining creative entrepreneurship. Where are this podcast and channel are going next? After a year of daily content, real growth, and deep experimentation, I’m pulling back the curtain on what worked, what didn’t, and how my content strategy is evolving to better support sustainability and creative entrepreneurship. In this episode, I share the milestones we reached, including platform growth, audience expansion, and ranking within the top entrepreneurship podcasts, as well as the behind the scenes reality of creative burnout that came from my previous process. You’ll hear: What daily content taught me about personal brand growth Why consistency alone is not enough for long term creative entrepreneurship How burnout revealed the need for a new content strategy What this next phase of podcast evolution looks like in real terms How depth, creativity, and sustainability can coexist This new format allows for deeper conversations, more spacious creativity, and content that feels aligned instead of forced. It honors the truth that podcast evolution does not mean abandoning what works, but refining it in service of longevity. If you are navigating creative burnout, questioning your own content strategy, or feeling the tension between consistency and creativity, this episode will help normalize that experience and offer a grounded path forward. Your support is the reason this season of personal brand growth has been possible, and I’m excited to co create what comes next together through this evolving approach to creative entrepreneurship. Be sure to check the description for the link to submit topic ideas you would love for me to explore this year.

    8 min

  2. FEB 12

    Goal Setting When the Year Already Started

    If goal setting, vision casting, and CEO care feel hard in a postpartum season, this episode is for creative entrepreneurs resetting their goals gently, honestly, and without pressure. Now let’s talk about goal setting when the year is already underway. As a life coach, I usually approach goal setting and vision casting with depth and structure. But this year, in the middle of a postpartum season, I needed a simpler and more compassionate approach rooted in CEO care. In this episode, I share how I reset my goals as a new mom, business owner, and human being who did not have the capacity for traditional vision casting. Instead of pushing through, I met myself where I was and created a process that actually supported me. This episode walks through: A gentler approach to goal setting that prioritizes who you are becoming Why vision casting does not have to be elaborate to be effective How creative entrepreneurs can set goals without burning out Using monthly check-ins as an act of CEO care, not self pressure Why honoring a postpartum season changes how we define success If you are a creative entrepreneur who feels behind, unmotivated, or disconnected from your goals, this conversation offers a grounded way back into alignment. Goal setting does not need to be perfect to be powerful. This process has helped me stay connected to my values, track progress honestly, and practice real CEO care while navigating business, family, and leadership during a postpartum season. I would love to hear what words or qualities you are choosing for this year. Share them in the comments so others can feel less alone in their own vision casting journey.

    7 min

  3. FEB 11

    Maternity Leave Planning for Online Business Owners

    Designing maternity leave, maternity leave planning, postpartum recovery, and CEO care as an online business owner looks very different than most people expect. In this episode, I share what I learned designing my second maternity leave and what actually made it sustainable. This conversation is for any online business owner navigating maternity leave planning while protecting their health, income, and long term vision. After experiencing life threatening complications during my first maternity leave, I approached my second leave with a completely different strategy centered on real postpartum recovery and intentional CEO care. In this episode, I break down the three decisions that made the biggest difference: Giving myself more time than I thought I needed during maternity leave Getting more support than I expected during postpartum recovery Hiring help so my business could run without relying on my energy as an online business owner If you are planning a maternity leave and trying to balance leadership, healing, and sustainability, this episode offers honest insight into maternity leave planning that prioritizes alignment over urgency and CEO care over burnout. You do not need to rush your recovery to prove your commitment as an online business owner. Thoughtful maternity leave planning creates stability, clarity, and freedom on the other side of postpartum recovery. If this episode supported you, share it with another mother or business owner who needs permission to slow down and plan with intention.

    7 min

  4. FEB 10

    Maternity Leave, 2026 Goals, and New Content Plan as a an Online Business Owner

    Maternity leave, online business owner, goal setting, content strategy, and YouTube growth. In today’s episode, I share what I learned while planning my second maternity leave, setting goals for 2026, and evolving this channel. If you are planning a maternity leave while running an online business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what I learned while designing my second maternity leave as an online business owner, what my goal-setting looked like one month into 2026, and what is changing on the Contentment Creator Podcast. This conversation is both practical and personal, including lessons from my first postpartum season that included life-threatening complications and a longer recovery than expected. This time, postpartum has been healthier, and I made different choices around support, timelines, and systems so my business could keep moving without sacrificing my healing. What you will learn in this episodeThree lessons that improved my second maternity leaveA simple, realistic goal-setting process that works even with postpartum brain fogHow I’m changing my content strategy to reduce burnout while increasing consistencyThe new weekly format, plus what it means for YouTube growth and short-form platforms My 3 maternity leave lessonsGive yourself more time than you think you need Get more support than you think you need Hire help to keep the essentials running while you are away If you are an online business owner and want to step away without losing momentum, I also share what worked for me, including content batching and building a sustainable system. New 2026 content planI’m shifting from batching five scripted micro-episodes at a time to recording one longer weekly episode and then breaking it into shorter daily chapters. This protects my creative energy, makes space for more native short-form videos, and supports long-term YouTube growth without burning out. I want your inputRequest topics for this year. If you want me to deep dive into something specific, share it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9Ao9xqAJAk1LNbxRdTgcz-HbW00mAcKUu0FNiHsftogxS5Q/viewform Join the Contentment Creator email list for updates https://tinyurl.com/thecontentmentcreator Subscribe for daily conversations on courage, creativity, and contentment. Maternity leave is a healing path, and planning your maternity leave with margin matters. If you are an online business owner, your online business owner systems must work without you. Your goal-setting can be simple, and it can start in February. A healthier content strategy supports the long-term sustainability of the content strategy. Consistent YouTube growth comes from aligned creativity, and YouTube growth improves with repeatable systems.

    22 min

  5. FEB 6

    Reframing Procrastination The Power of “Not Yet”

    What if procrastination isn’t a flaw, but a signal? In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore the deeper relationship between procrastination and alignment, especially for creatives, neurodivergent thinkers, and those who move with intuition rather than urgency. (Self) Growth Without Burnout Blueprint: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4dWe live in a culture that rewards speed and hustle, but many of us don’t create that way. Sometimes procrastination isn’t avoidance—it’s timing. It’s your body asking for clarity. It’s an idea still forming. It’s alignment waiting to arrive. This episode reframes procrastination not as something to conquer, but as information to listen to through the lens of CEO care, self-trust, and compassionate leadership. In this episode, we explore:Why procrastination is often mismatched timing, not laziness How urgency culture disconnects us from intuition The difference between avoidance and alignment How pressure can distort creative truth Why “not yet” can protect your energy and clarity If you’ve been hard on yourself for not starting yet, this episode offers a gentler truth. ✨ Sometimes starting doesn’t mean leaping. ✨ Sometimes starting begins with listening. 👉 Subscribe for episodes on conscious leadership, creativity, self-trust, and living with intention. #Procrastination #Alignment #CreativeProcess #ContentmentCreator

    6 min

  6. FEB 5

    Clarity on What You Want | How to Decide When Everything Feels Unclear

    How do you find clarity on what you want when you’re pulled in a million directions? In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore why the questions What do you need? and What do you want? can feel so difficult to answer—especially when life is full, noisy, and layered with responsibility. Growth Without Burnout Blueprint download link: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4d For many creative, high-capacity people, clarity doesn’t come from logic alone. It comes from attunement—slowing down enough to listen beneath the noise—and from discernment that’s felt in the body, not just decided in the mind. This episode offers a grounded framework for finding clarity on what you want when certainty feels slippery, when answers change, or when you’re afraid of choosing wrong. In this episode, we explore:Why clarity often comes after action, not before The difference between fear-based noise and embodied knowing How attunement helps you hear what’s true now Why discernment is felt as expansion, even when it’s scary How self-trust is built through trying, listening, and refining If you’re in a season where nothing feels fully clear yet, this episode is a reminder: you’re not lost, you’re listening. ✨ Clarity doesn’t require certainty. ✨ It only requires your presence. 👉 Subscribe for daily episodes on conscious growth, creative leadership, self-trust, and living with intention. #Clarity #SelfTrust #DecisionMaking #ContentmentCreator

    8 min

  7. FEB 4

    Self Compassion and Healing Your Inner Voice

    Self compassion doesn’t grow in judgmental soil. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how self compassion is shaped not only by how we speak to ourselves, but by the environments we stay in, the conversations we tolerate, and the people we allow close. For high achievers, people pleasers, and recovering performers, judgment often feels familiar, even safe. It can be subtle. It can be wrapped in humor. And yet, over time, it feeds the inner critic we’re trying so hard to heal. Growth Without Burnout Blueprint download link: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4dThis episode is a reflection on choosing community with intention, on distancing from spaces that activate self-abandonment, and on why self compassion is not just an internal practice but a relational one. In this episode, we explore:Why judgment often mirrors our own inner critic How people pleasing environments disconnect us from our voice Why self compassion cannot thrive in harsh spaces The courage it takes to interrupt gossip with empathy How choosing gentler relationships supports inner healing If you’re learning to speak to yourself with kindness, this episode invites you to look not just inward, but outward. ✨ You deserve to belong without betraying your softness. ✨ You deserve community that lets you breathe. 👉 Subscribe for daily episodes on self compassion, creative leadership, healing the inner voice, and conscious living. #SelfCompassion #InnerCriticHealing #RelationalHealing #ContentmentCreator

    6 min

  8. FEB 3

    Unlock Your Authentic Voice | Stop Performing and Start Speaking From Truth

    Have you ever wondered if you’re speaking from your authentic voice — or just saying what you think people want to hear? In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore what it really means to unlock your authentic voice, especially as a creative, leader, or people pleaser who’s tired of performing insight instead of living it. Growth Without Burnout Blueprint download link: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4dUnlocking your authentic voice isn’t about adding more confidence, more strategy, or more content. It’s about removing what isn’t you. Drawing on wisdom from The Creative Act by Rick Rubin and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, this episode explores why true creative expression comes from subtraction, not striving. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your authentic voice is remembered, not built How people pleasing and performance disconnect you from truth Practices to reconnect with your voice through journaling, listening, and stillness Why your real voice often appears when you stop trying to sound “right” How to trust your voice even when it’s quiet, imperfect, or unseen If your words have started to sound good but not feel true, this episode is an invitation to return home to your authentic voice. 👉 Subscribe for daily episodes on creativity, presence, leadership, and conscious self-expression. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss what’s next. #AuthenticVoice #CreativeAuthenticity #FindingYourVoice #ContentmentCreator

    6 min
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Welcome to The Contentment Creator Podcast – the ultimate podcast for conscious creators, mindful parents, and visionary entrepreneurs who are ready to embrace courage, clarity, and contentment in every facet of life. I’m your host, Ellen Broen – a certified life coach, professional singer, mom, and unapologetic fan of clever wordplay, cozy books, and adorable dogs. This podcast is your daily dose of inspiration to help you: ✨ Find clarity in your life vision and decisions. ✨ Ignite creativity and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. ✨ Cultivate contentment and balance in your personal and professional journey. ✨ Build thriving communities that feel like home. Each short, impactful episode dives into topics like: ✔️ How to be content with yourself and your life. ✔️ Creating consistency and flow in your business. ✔️ Living consciously while pursuing your passions. ✔️ Building self-care practices that sustain your life and career. Drawing insights from thought leaders like Dr. Shefali, Brené Brown, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Rick Rubin, we’ll answer questions like: ✨ What does it mean to be creative in everyday moments? ✨ How do you live a conscious life and lead with intention? ✨ How can you find motivation and stay grounded in an ever-changing world? With actionable tips, inspiring conversations, and relatable stories, The Contentment Creator Podcast helps you balance ambition with presence and purpose. 💡 Follow and rate the show on your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode. Together, let’s transform a world of content creators into a world of Contentment Creators – one inspiring episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    Ellen Broen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Ellen Broen
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    The Contentment Creator