106 episodes

The Creative Soul Podcast is a space to uncover your creative soul. We have conversations with inspiring creatives about the transformative magic of the creative process.

Your host, Leya Van Doren shares from the heart stories about her own personal journey, and will inspire you along your path where creativity and spirituality intersect.

We explore topics on healing, self-love, relationships, expression, travel, herbalism, astrology, ancestral healing, and tapping into your own unique creativity as a form of expressing your purpose and doing what lights you up.

Tune in to be inspired to pay attention to the callings from your creative soul.

Ready to embark on your own daily creative practice? Immerse yourself in The Creative Soul Practice, a 7-day guided writing meditation series, each session just 15 minutes long. Begin your journey here ( https://leyavandoren.com/the-creative-soul-practice ).

Connect with Leya:Instagram: @leyavandoren ( https://www.instagram.com/leyavandoren/ )

www.leyavandoren.com ( https://leyavandoren.com/ )

Cover art by Torrence Browne

Intro song "Surf" by Vlad Gluschenko

The Creative Soul Podcast Leya Van Doren

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 49 Ratings

The Creative Soul Podcast is a space to uncover your creative soul. We have conversations with inspiring creatives about the transformative magic of the creative process.

Your host, Leya Van Doren shares from the heart stories about her own personal journey, and will inspire you along your path where creativity and spirituality intersect.

We explore topics on healing, self-love, relationships, expression, travel, herbalism, astrology, ancestral healing, and tapping into your own unique creativity as a form of expressing your purpose and doing what lights you up.

Tune in to be inspired to pay attention to the callings from your creative soul.

Ready to embark on your own daily creative practice? Immerse yourself in The Creative Soul Practice, a 7-day guided writing meditation series, each session just 15 minutes long. Begin your journey here ( https://leyavandoren.com/the-creative-soul-practice ).

Connect with Leya:Instagram: @leyavandoren ( https://www.instagram.com/leyavandoren/ )

www.leyavandoren.com ( https://leyavandoren.com/ )

Cover art by Torrence Browne

Intro song "Surf" by Vlad Gluschenko

    Ep 106: How to Plan a Conscious and Intentional Bachelorette Trip, Maiden to Bride Ceremonies + my bachelorette trip RECAP to Tulum

    Ep 106: How to Plan a Conscious and Intentional Bachelorette Trip, Maiden to Bride Ceremonies + my bachelorette trip RECAP to Tulum

    In this episode, Leya shares about her bachelorette trip to Tulum, Mexico.
    We talk about:
    How to curate an intentional bachelorette trip and shift the focus from excessive drinking to conscious ceremonyMindful travelNavigating fears, self doubt, and low self worth when having an event celebrating the BRIDE!How to ACTUALLY support the brides in your lifeThe full bachelorette itinerary in Tulum, MexicoWhy women gathering is SO healingHow to create intentional ceremonies to honor the transition from maiden to bride
    + Leya sings a special song devoted to Goddess Ixchel at the end :)
    This episode is a must listen for any bride or maid of honor planning a bachelorette trip who wants to do it in a mindful, conscious, intentional way to really HONOR the transition and CELEBRATE with the women in your life.
    Connect with Leya:
    @leyavandoren
    Write a rating and review to receive a free guided writing meditation.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Ep 105: Welcome to Season 2 - Life Updates, Upcoming Creative Writing Workshops, and a NEW ERA

    Ep 105: Welcome to Season 2 - Life Updates, Upcoming Creative Writing Workshops, and a NEW ERA

    Welcome to Season 2 of The Creative Soul Podcast!
    In this episode we talk about:
    Post wedding energy and the change Leya has felt since getting married!Navigating a dark night of the soul and making it to the other sideStories from our honeymoon ft. turtles, the full moon, and the seaEmbracing change and new beginningsWhat you can expect for Season 2 of the podcast!Shares upcoming exciting creative projects, including The Creative Soul Practice - a guided writing meditation series, writing workshops focused on herbalism, ancestral work, finding the magic in everyday life, and RETREATS coming to you in 2024.
    Join the waitlist for the upcoming writing workshops:
    @leyavandoren
    Write a rating and review and receive a free guided writing meditation!

    • 47 min
    Ep 104: WE'RE GETTING MARRIED IN TWO WEEKS! A Convo with Paxton on Spirituality, Love, and Growth

    Ep 104: WE'RE GETTING MARRIED IN TWO WEEKS! A Convo with Paxton on Spirituality, Love, and Growth

    In this episode, Leya and Paxton discuss their 5 year journey on the road to marriage, with their upcoming wedding in 2 weeks!
    They discuss:
    What brought them together as a coupleThe differences they had when they first metThe growth they've experienced as a coupleWhat Paxton is most excited for the weddingTheir different perspectives on religion and spirituality
    Connect with Leya:
    @leyavandoren

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Ep 103: ft. Alexandra Franzen on Marketing Without Social Media for Self Employed Creatives

    Ep 103: ft. Alexandra Franzen on Marketing Without Social Media for Self Employed Creatives

    Alexandra Franzen is a best-selling author, award-winning editor, and entrepreneur based in Hawaii. She has written seven books including two novels. She has written articles for Time, Forbes, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, and Lifehacker. Her work has been mentioned in The New York Times Small Business Blog, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, Inc., in Tim Ferriss’ newsletter, and she has appeared on the Peabody Award-winning radio show, Marketplace.
    She’s the co-founder of a company called Get It Done and a brick and mortar bookstore called One Idea Books and Gifts.
    In this episode, we talk about:
    How she became a self-employed creativeHer decision for getting off social mediaHow to market without social mediaHer daily routineWhy she instituted a 4 day work week for her companyWorking on projects for clients vs yourselfSelf publishing vs Traditional Publishing
    Creative Resources:
    AlphabetizerThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
    Connect with Alex:
    Website: www.alexandrafranzen.com
    www.youcangetitdone.com

    • 57 min
    Ep 102: ft. Amy Green Smith on Having Difficult Conversations and Speaking Up For Yourself

    Ep 102: ft. Amy Green Smith on Having Difficult Conversations and Speaking Up For Yourself

    Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego.
    In this episode we talk about:
    Having difficult conversations with graceBeing in relationship with people you disagree withSetting boundariesHow to have better communication with your coworkers, family, and friendsRegulating your nervous system to not be triggered during conflictCultivating Emotional IntelligenceWhy hypnotherapy can help
    Creative resources:
    Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
    Connect with Amy:
    Website: www.amygreensmith.comPodcast: The Bold Faced Truth

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Ep 101: ft. D'Ana Joi Spencer on Focus & Prioritization as a Multi-Passionate Creative

    Ep 101: ft. D'Ana Joi Spencer on Focus & Prioritization as a Multi-Passionate Creative

    Joi is a multi-passionate, educator, community builder, and content creator. She believes having many passions is a gift, not a burden and she’s on a mission to rewrite the narrative around “choosing one thing” being the only path to success. Through her e-book, signature course, and podcast, Joi teaches creatives how to make friends with focus, overcome overwhelm, and step into their Multi-Passionate Mastery.
    In this episode we talk about:
    How to know if you're a multi-passionate creativeFinding focus as a multi-passionate creativePrioritizing different creative projectsTips for following through on your creative projectsBuilding structure for your creativity to flowMarketing as a spiritual practice
    Creative Resources Mentioned:
    LibbySuch a Fun Age by Kiley ReidFinding Me by Viola Davis
    Connect with Joi:
    Website: www.joi-knows-how.com
    Priority Mapping Method Free Training Here
    Podcast: Multi-Passionate Mastery

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
49 Ratings

49 Ratings

CorrieL16 ,

Creative inspiration all around!

Leya is an incredible storyteller and interviewer! Her personal stories and guests are inspiring and always seem to provide the jolt of creative inspiration just I need it!

RagazzaDiFoto ,

Creative bliss!

I am so grateful I’ve found Lena’s show. So many different topics that all bring me back to my creative and grounded heart. This is a must listen!

ShannonKeating ,

Such an authentic, inspiring podcast!

I absolutely adore this podcast. Such a great one for all women looking on a path of self discovery. I love Leya’s voice - she shares her stories and experiences so authentically, straight from her heart. This podcast is honestly a breath of fresh air. I really appreciate Leya’s solo episodes and hearing her behind-the-scenes processes and life experiences. I definitely recommend subscribing & tuning in to this podcast, regularly!

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