<div> <p>What if the thing keeping you stuck in life has nothing to do with productivity, discipline, or ambition—and everything to do with a disconnection from your creativity? In this episode, we explore why creativity is a missing pillar of self-development and healing. Amie McNee shares powerful practices to overcome perfectionism and self-doubt, and we discuss how consistency, compassion, and trusting the creative process allow us to finish what we start and share our art with the world.</p><p>Amie McNee is an author and speaker who has dedicated her work to empowering creatives to stop waiting for permission and start making their art. Through her books, speaking, and online community, she’s become a global advocate for the radical, necessary work of creativity.</p></div><h1>SPONSORS</h1><div>• This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/TLL">https://betterhelp.com/TLL</a><br>• Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period <a href="http://shopify.com/tll">http://shopify.com/tll<br></a><br></div><h1>TIMESTAMPS</h1><div><p>2:20 What Led Amie to Become a Creativity Coach<br>11:05 What Does It Mean to Play<br>14:26 Distinction Between Types of Art<br>17:31 Overcoming Blocks as an Artist<br>29:27 Consistency &amp; Discipline<br>34:48 Creating a Process You Love<br>40:58 Tips for Finishing a Book<br>47:15 Meeting Resistance in Your Creative Path<br>51:00 Amie's Creative Mantras<br>55:03 Final Message</p></div><h1>FOLLOW AMIE</h1><div><p><br>• <a href="https://amiemcnee.substack.com/">Substack</a><br>• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite/">Instagram</a><br>• <a href="https://www.amazon.es/We-Need-Your-Art-Something">Latest Book<br></a><br>🎙️Complete show notes for this episode <a href="https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-301/">here<br><br></a>📹 The video version of this interview is available on <a href="https://youtu.be/Ijt4GiCfYck">YouTube</a></p></div><h1>SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE</h1><div>• <a href="https://www.lavendaire.com/itunes">Apple Podcasts</a><br>• <a href="https://www.lavendaire.com/spotify">Spotify</a><br>• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lavendairelifestyle">YouTube<br></a><br></div><h1>LAVENDAIRE</h1><div>• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lavendaire">YouTube</a><br>• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavendaire">Instagram<br></a><br></div>