19 min

26. Cultivating Trust in the Writer's Life Wild Words

    • Books

Every writer is intimately acquainted with The Season of Self-Doubt, and one of its biggest triggers is comparison. We’re so good at comparing our writing journeys, our book sales, our successes, and turning our own narrative into one of not doing enough. This self-induced shame cycle is perpetuated, in part, by social media, but what if this shadow side has something to teach us? Today I’m sharing my own experience with this season, the benefits of understanding your creative process (plus ideas for how to get started), as well as a favorite exercise for cultivating self-trust.

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Episode Highlights


My (many) self-doubt moments during the pandemic
The intimate relationship between doubt and trust
How to understand your creative process (and why it matters)
A favorite exercise for cultivating self-trust (including prompts)

Linkable Mentions


Free sensitivity quiz
Julie Bjelland’s Sensitive Empowerment Community
The HSP Podcast
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Dr. Elaine Aron
DayLuna Human Design Podcast
Free Human Design chart

Show Notes: nicolemgulotta.com/podcast/26

Every writer is intimately acquainted with The Season of Self-Doubt, and one of its biggest triggers is comparison. We’re so good at comparing our writing journeys, our book sales, our successes, and turning our own narrative into one of not doing enough. This self-induced shame cycle is perpetuated, in part, by social media, but what if this shadow side has something to teach us? Today I’m sharing my own experience with this season, the benefits of understanding your creative process (plus ideas for how to get started), as well as a favorite exercise for cultivating self-trust.

Sign up for my newsletter, Over Tea, for creative encouragement sent to your inbox.

Follow along on Instagram: @nicolegulotta.author

Episode Highlights


My (many) self-doubt moments during the pandemic
The intimate relationship between doubt and trust
How to understand your creative process (and why it matters)
A favorite exercise for cultivating self-trust (including prompts)

Linkable Mentions


Free sensitivity quiz
Julie Bjelland’s Sensitive Empowerment Community
The HSP Podcast
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Dr. Elaine Aron
DayLuna Human Design Podcast
Free Human Design chart

Show Notes: nicolemgulotta.com/podcast/26

19 min