The Everyday Creative
At The Everyday Creative we believe that everyone is creative. Our creative acts often go unacknowledged and dismissed as daily problem-solving, but here they are celebrated. The Everyday Creative has two goals: to help you tap into creativity with actionable steps and advice. And we aim to help you (and ourselves) consume less. We believe that overconsumption affects happiness and the ability to thrive. Creativity, on the other hand, can increase happiness and lead to a more fulfilling life. So join us for biweekly episodes where we tackle a topic relating to creativity and consumption.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
If you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or feeling like your life is just a little too loud right now, there’s a good chance your brain has landed on this thought:
“If I could just get my diet together, everything would feel better.”
And honestly? That makes sense.
Food is tangible. It’s something you can control when everything else feels messy.
In this episode, Emily and Evie explore how nutrition can genuinely support a stressed nervous system — and how it can just as easily become another source of pressure.
Because yes, food can help. But it shouldn’t be asked to carry everything.
Episode Highlights:
The difference between allostatic load, distress, and resilience
Why stress often pushes us toward stricter food rules
When dieting increases cognitive load instead of reducing it
Common eating patterns that quietly worsen stress
How to build nutritional resilience instead of food anxiety
Quick Win:
Simplify one thing about your food.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 69: Nutrition & Stress
Ready for More:
Get your free assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday Jun 12, 2026
Friday Jun 12, 2026
In a world that never stops buzzing, scrolling, or notifying, silence can feel uncomfortable, even threatening.
We say we want clarity. We say we want change. We say we want to “figure things out.”
But we fill every quiet moment and then wonder why nothing feels clear.
In this episode, Evie and Emily explore the role of silence and solitude in the change process — how they support mental health, increase clarity, and create the internal conditions necessary for meaningful transformation.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, reactive, or disconnected from your intuition, this episode offers both a grounded reframe and a simple place to begin.
Episode Highlights:
Why change starts with awareness, not action
How constant stimulation blocks clarity
Why silence can feel uncomfortable at first
The difference between solitude and isolation
How distraction prolongs the change you want
The connection between silence and nervous system regulation
How solitude strengthens discernment in relationships
Why creativity is the container for what surfaces in silence
Helpful Links:
Episode 66: Creating Safe Spaces
Daily Drawing Calendar
Quick Win:
Practice daily drawing.
Download our free printable monthly calendar with a daily prompt to get you started.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 68: Silence & Solitude
Ready for More:
Get your free assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday May 29, 2026
Friday May 29, 2026
Take a moment to think about all the content you consume in a day:
Social media feeds. YouTube videos. News cycles. TV shows. Books. Podcasts.
That’s your information diet.
We spend a lot of time thinking about what we eat, how we move, and how we sleep because we understand those shape our bodies.
But your brain doesn’t treat content as neutral.
Everything you consume is shaping you in some way.
In this episode, Emily and Evie explore how content functions as part of your environment and why your brain diet deserves just as much intention as your food diet.
Episode Highlights:
The concept of an “information diet”
What brain nourishment looks like during stress or recovery
The emotional tone of what you read and watch
Why pace (not just content) affects your nervous system
The cultural rise of “brain rot”
Practical ways to build a brain-supporting content mix
Helpful Links:
Barrow Neurological Institute Brain Games
Quick Win:
A simple reflection:
1. Notice
How does your content make you feel?
2. Name
One brain-supporting input you already have
One brain-taxing input that’s no longer serving you
3. List
What could replace it?
No immediate action required.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 67: Your Information Diet
Ready for More:
Get your free assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
We talk a lot about change, new habits, new goals, and new identities.
But what if the real reason change doesn’t stick isn’t a lack of discipline, but a lack of safety?
In this episode, Evie and Emily explore the role of safety in the change process. Drawing from nervous system science, art therapy, and lived experience, they unpack why evolution can’t happen in survival mode and how creating internal and external safety allows real transformation to take root.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to move forward but keep snapping back into old patterns, this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights:
Why behavior is a byproduct, not the root problem
How resistance is often protection, not failure
Why change feels threatening in survival mode
Why personal evolution requires nervous system capacity
How internal and external environments shape change
How creative practice builds self-trust and safety
Quick Win:
Imagine or draw a safe space (real or imagined).
Add details:
What physical elements are there?
Who is present?
What textures, lighting, sounds, or rhythms increase your sense of safety?
Then look at your current space and identify:
What can be added?
What can be removed?
What small change would align your environment more closely with your safe space?
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 66: Creating Safe Spaces
Ready for More:
Get your free assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
We all know strength training is important.
It supports your bones, metabolism, brain, longevity, and even your confidence. And yet, actually starting can feel weirdly intimidating.
If you haven’t started yet, it doesn’t mean you’re lazy. It doesn’t mean you don’t care about your health. It usually just means you’re missing one foundational layer:
Overcoming resistance.
In this episode, Emily and Evie break down how to move from knowing strength training matters to actually doing it — without overwhelm, burnout, or gym-timidation.
This isn’t a technical “how to lift weights” walkthrough. It’s a mindset + strategy episode designed to help you build a sustainable strength practice.
Episode Highlights:
Why commitment comes before confidence
Why resistance is normal (and what it’s actually telling you)
How to design your environment to reduce friction
How to start strength training without overcomplicating it
A simple beginner progression plan
Common mistakes that derail momentum
And FAQs
Helpful Links:
Nerd Fitness Beginner Bodyweight Workout
Quick Win:
Make a commitment to strength training and decide on your training environment.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 65: A Beginner’s Guide to Strength Training
Ready for More:
Get your free assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Change is one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of being human.
We’re taught how to earn degrees, build careers, and achieve goals… but no one teaches us how to change. And when life forces change upon us, whether through health challenges, loss of freedom, burnout, or simply outgrowing who we used to be, we’re often left overwhelmed and unsure where to begin.
In this episode, Evie and Emily explore why change feels so hard (even when we want it) and introduce a simple but powerful framework to help you build an internal foundation for lasting evolution.
This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level habits. It’s about real change — the kind that actually sticks.
Episode Highlights:
Why clarity is often the biggest missing piece in change
The myth of overnight transformation
Why changing your external circumstances rarely solves the root issue
How fear, avoidance, and busyness quietly block growth
Why traditional behavior-change tactics (shame, guilt, fear) don’t create lasting results
How to create an internal environment that supports sustainable change
Quick Win:
Start with Commitment.
Ask yourself:
What will be different in my life if I create the change I want?
Why is that important to me?
Then choose one small, simple creative act you can commit to daily — something realistic enough to do even on your hardest days.
Small and consistent beats intense and unsustainable.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 58: Ingredients for Change
Ready for More:
Get your free assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
And if you’re ready to take the next step:
5 Steps to Creative Clarity - a self-guided audio course to help you reconnect with creativity and take aligned action again
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
We’ve all told ourselves, “Just one more episode,” or scrolled TikTok until our eyes burn—only to wake up exhausted the next day. In this episode, Emily and Evie unpack why sleep is essential for brain health and how to improve your rest without a “perfect” bedtime routine.
They share a simple, practical framework — Good Enough → Upgrade → Optimal — to help you identify small, realistic changes that actually work for your life.
Episode Highlights:
Why sleep is crucial for brain health
What happens during different sleep stages
How to build consistency and “good enough” routines
Common barriers: bedtime procrastination, phone use, anxiety
Small, science-backed sleep upgrades that make a big impact
Quick Win:
Pick one small shift you can make tonight:
Set a bedtime alarm
Dim the lights after sunset
Move your phone across the room
Start where you are — build from there.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 63: Getting “Good Enough” Sleep
Ready for more?
Get your free Assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Explore a refreshing perspective on mental health — not about fixing what’s broken, but about creating a life where you can thrive. Drawing from art therapy, positive psychology, and neuroscience, Evie and Emily introduce six core pillars of mental well-being.
Through personal stories, clinical insights, and actionable steps, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate framework for cultivating everyday mental wellness.
Episode Highlights:
Rethinking Mental Health
Creativity as Foundation
Silence as Self-Discovery
True connection begins with yourself
Learning to bring your mind and body back to balance
Contribution as purpose
Progress as small wins and steps forward
Helpful Links:
Episode 61: Foundations of Brain Health
Quick Win:
This week, pick one small action for each pillar:
Creativity: Doodle for five minutes.
Silence: Take two minutes of quiet before bed.
Connection: Text a friend or journal about your own needs.
Self-Regulation: Try a quick breathing exercise.
Contribution: Share something you’ve made with someone else.
Progress: Write down one thing you’re proud of today.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 62: Pillars of Mental Health
Ready for more?
Get your free Assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday Mar 06, 2026
Friday Mar 06, 2026
Your brain is the control center of your life — but most of us treat it worse than our phone battery. When it hits 2%, we grab another coffee instead of recharging.
In this episode, Emily and Evie explore the six foundational pillars of brain health — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, social connection, and creativity — and how they work together like the legs of a sturdy table. When one wobbles, the whole system falters.
You’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to support your brain, from rethinking your relationship with food to weaving creativity into your daily life.
Episode Highlights:
The 6 Pillars of Brain Health
Nutrition as brain fuel
Movement for your mind
Sleep as your brain’s housekeeping shift
Stress: the silent drain
The social connection factor
Creativity as brain training
Helpful Links:
Episode 35: Social Environment & Mental Health
Episode 38: Movement & Creativity
Episode 40: How to Build Social Connections
Quick Win:
This week, pick one small, doable action - or one thing that sounds fun - and begin there.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 61: Foundations of Brain Health
Ready for more?
Get your free Assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
In this episode, Evie and Emily explore how creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s essential for everyone’s mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. They discuss how everyday acts of creativity boost your mood, build self-trust, sharpen your mind, improve your relationships, and support overall mental health. Drawing from Evie’s work as an art therapist and personal stories, they show that creativity truly is medicine for your mind, body, and soul.
Episode Highlights:
Creativity improves mood
Creativity builds confidence and self-trust
Creativity sharpens your brain
Creativity deepens connection
Creativity supports mental health
Quick Win:
This week, pick one small creative act—sing in the shower, doodle, try a new recipe, or rearrange a space in your home. Notice how you feel afterward. That’s your brain thanking you.
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 60: Benefits of Creativity
Ready for more?
Get your free Assessment:
The Clarity Compass - find out what’s blocking your clarity and take steps to move past it!
Check out our free guides:
Re-discover Your Creative Self - to explore your creative side
Fuel Your Focus - to take care of your brain health
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
Send us an email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
Check us out on Pinterest
Have a creative week!
Episode Credits:
We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.
Music:
Theme Music:
“Living Life” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive.
Break Background Music:
"Alive In It" by Ketsa. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at Free Music Archive