Your Creative Mind

Izolda Trakhtenberg
  • 5.0 (35)
  • Performing Arts
  • Updated Biweekly

Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they create and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating. Izolda and her guests explore the unexplained mechanisms and personal experiences that shape creative artists, writers, and others. Through candid interviews and practical insights, you’ll learn storytelling techniques, productivity practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing, music, and art. Whether you’re searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and everything else in your life, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, confidence, and joy. A new feature of this show is a more introspective, yet universal, look at our inner workings. 

  1. 1d ago

    Real World Tarot Episode: The Hirophant-What the Hierophant Tarot Card Is Really Telling You

    New Feature. Every Other Week: Learn about my one of my great passions, The Real World Tarot. It's the method I use to get real clarity on everything from writing to career and life decisions. I created this deck, and I'll be exploring its application in creativity, decision-making, and life-planning. If you find yourself at a crossroads, these episodes will give you ideas on how to make decisions and rise to challenges. The Hierophant Stone columns. A scroll. A figure who won't let you skip the reading assignment. That's The Hierophant. It's the card of authority, knowledge, and the discipline of knowing before you act. In this episode, you'll hear a real reading where a skeptical husband's cards pointed straight to a health issue he'd already been warned about — and why the information he needed had been sitting in front of him all along. You'll learn why today isn't the day to leap, and what it actually takes to stop rationalizing and start listening to what you already know. This deck isn't available anywhere else. It's exclusively mine. If today's episode has you wanting to work with The Hierophant and the rest of the Real World Tarot deck in your own hands, reach out. I'd love to set you up with a deck of your own, or book you in for a reading.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Real World Tarot card here. Follow the podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realworldtarot/ This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

    Real World Tarot Episode: The Hirophant-What the Hierophant Tarot Card Is Really Telling You

  2. Aug 3

    Don't Miss A Banished Angel, a Secret Nightclub, and One Night at the Blackbird

    Tom Mullen and Maria Messias Mendes co-wrote One Night at the Blackbird which Goes Up in August 2026, at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival. What does it take to start a playwriting career at fifty-nine or co-write a play with someone whose life experience looks nothing like your own? Meet Tom Mullen and Maria Messias Mendes, co-writers of One Night at the Blackbird, premiering this August at the Broadway Bound Play Festival in Manhattan's Theater District. In this conversation, they open up about reinventing a creative life later in life, building trust with a co-writer, and pulling true New Orleans jazz history into a story about a banished angel who's tired of the music. If you're weighing a late-in-life creative reinvention or a bold new collaboration of your own, this episode offers real, usable proof it's possible, and seats for this festival run are limited. For more on building a confident creative life at any age, find Izolda's coaching work at https://IzoldaT.com. Learn More! blackbirdtheplay.com https://www.instagram.com/faldahrah/ https://Broadwayboundfest.com       Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

    Don't Miss A Banished Angel, a Secret Nightclub, and One Night at the Blackbird

  3. Jul 20

    Building Stories That Outlive the Page with Author, Rosanne Limoncelli

    How WWII historical mystery novels and 1970s NYC thriller writing connect past and present through emotional truth and creative intention with author, filmmaker, and NYU professor, Rosanne Limoncelli What if the way you write, or create anything, could actually change how you see people? In this episode, author, filmmaker, and NYU Tisch professor, Rosanne Limoncelli shares how historical fiction writing becomes a practice of attention, empathy, and creative awareness. From WWII mysteries to 1970s NYC thrillers, her work shows you how story can shape the way you understand life itself. You’ll hear how a consistent creative writing practice builds emotional clarity, strengthens imagination, and helps you stay connected to your voice and your inner storyteller, even on the busiest days. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, performer, or someone rebuilding your creative rhythm, this conversation will meet you where you are. Listen and notice what shifts in how you approach your next creative moment. Connect with Rosanne Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rclbrooklyn/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rosanne.limoncelli/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosanne-limoncelli-phd-80a6255/  Substack https://substack.com/@rclimoncelli    Rosanne C Limoncelli (Jun 28, 2026, 11:25 AM) https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/events/56439  Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

    Building Stories That Outlive the Page with Author, Rosanne Limoncelli

  4. Jul 6

    From One Childhood Question to a Hit One-Man Show with Rich Potter

    What happens when clown, comedy, and philosophy come together? A masterclass in creative thinking, audience connection, and artistic courage with Rich Potter. What if asking one better question could change the way you think about creativity, purpose, and possibility? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, I sit down with clown, variety entertainer, storyteller, creator of God! The One-Man Show, and my husband, Rich Potter, to talk about turning childhood curiosity into meaningful creative work. Together, we explore overcoming creative procrastination, rewriting with confidence, collaborating as creative partners, and using humor to examine life's biggest questions. Whether you're a writer, performer, entrepreneur, or simply looking to build a more consistent creative practice, you'll come away with practical ideas for strengthening creativity, cultivating curiosity, and finding confidence in your own artistic voice one thoughtful question at a time. If you want to know more about God the One-Man Show, head to https://godtheonemanshow.com for information on the New York City performances July 17th and 18th, 2026. Or if you'll be at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, you'll get your chance to catch God as he creates the universe in August. Connect with Rich https://godtheonemanshow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/awfulcute/    Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

    From One Childhood Question to a Hit One-Man Show with Rich Potter

  5. Jun 22

    Networking Without the Ick: A Creative's Guide to Being Seen

    Why your talent isn't the problem: your silence is, and how to fix it without feeling fake. Does the thought of introducing yourself at an industry event make your stomach drop? You're not alone, and you're not broken. In this episode, you'll learn why so many talented artists, playwrights, and creatives freeze when it's time to talk about their own work, and exactly what to do about it. Drawing from real classroom moments teaching young artists who'd rather whisper their ideas at lunch than present them aloud, you'll walk away with five practical techniques for building creative confidence, networking without feeling fake, and getting yourself into the rooms where opportunities for grants, exhibitions, and productions actually happen. If self-promotion makes you cringe, this episode will change how you think about being seen. Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

  6. Jun 8

    Raw, Unpolished, and On Air: The Case for Messy Creative Beginnings

    Polished creative work starts with messy, uncomfortable first attempts. This episode is one, and that's entirely the point. What would it take for you to pick up a creative practice you've been avoiding live, on mic, in front of your audience? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Izolda does exactly that. She returns to guitar after months away, mid-episode, imperfect and unpolished. She reflects on grief, creative accountability, and why complacency quietly kills a well-lived life. You'll walk away with one practical strategy for restarting a stalled creative practice: the accountability promise made publicly. Whether you're a writer, musician, or multi-passionate creative entrepreneur rebuilding momentum after burnout, this episode meets you where you are. Because the return matters more than the absence.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

  7. Jun 1

    Not My Circus, Not My Clowns: A Creative Burnout Wake-Up Call

    A memorable lesson in setting boundaries, reclaiming artistic focus, and stopping the cycle of overfunctioning in creative leadership roles. What happens when the creative work you love starts feeling like one more obligation on an already overloaded list? In this episode of the Your Creative Mind podcast, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares a candid story about burnout, leadership, overcommitment, and the surprising power of stepping back. If you’re a writer, actor, musician, or creative entrepreneur who struggles with people-pleasing, creative exhaustion, or balancing artistic goals with daily responsibilities, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. You’ll hear practical mindset shifts for protecting your creative energy, setting healthier boundaries, prioritizing self-care without guilt, and reclaiming time for the art that matters most to you. A thoughtful, encouraging episode for creatives who are tired of carrying everyone else’s circus.   Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your Functional Tarot card here. This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

  8. May 18

    From Journalism to Fiction: Sarah Seltzer’s Path to Purposeful Creativity

    Why Journalists Make Some of the Most Visionary Fiction Writers What happens when real-life chaos meets a creative calling you can’t ignore? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda sits down with USA Today bestselling author and longtime cultural journalist Sarah M. Seltzer to explore how storytelling, Jewish feminism, and creative resilience can shape a meaningful artistic life. You’ll hear practical, heartfelt strategies for sustaining creativity during overwhelming seasons, balancing motherhood with writing, and transforming personal history into grounded, compelling narrative art. Sarah shares mindset tools, creative-process insights, and the small rituals that keep her inspired in a noisy world. If you’re building a life filled with creativity, curiosity, and confidence, this conversation will give you encouragement, direction, and a renewed sense of possibility. One last thing. If you love the music of the 60s and 70s, this episode will be your jam! Sarah's Debut Novel: The Singer Sisters Connect with Sarah https://sarahmseltzer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahmseltzer  https://bsky.app/profile/sarahmseltzer.bsky.social    Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm.* I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | *Affiliate Link

See All (107)

5
out of 5
35 Ratings

About

Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they create and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating. Izolda and her guests explore the unexplained mechanisms and personal experiences that shape creative artists, writers, and others. Through candid interviews and practical insights, you’ll learn storytelling techniques, productivity practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing, music, and art. Whether you’re searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and everything else in your life, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, confidence, and joy. A new feature of this show is a more introspective, yet universal, look at our inner workings. 

Information

  • Creator
    Izolda Trakhtenberg
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Your Creative Mind

You Might Also Like