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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Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Fall vibes are here, and it's time to slow down and reconnect with ourselves through the magic of our five senses! Evie and Emily dive deep into how our senses can help us navigate life's inevitable "weed garden" moments (you know, those times when your life looks like it was organized by a toddler with commitment issues). They explore how nervous system dysregulation is basically the uninvited party guest that shows up everywhere and how creativity through sensory awareness can help us actually deal with our stuff instead of just... not.
Episode Highlights:
How your senses contribute to nervous system regulation
Using your senses for creativity & renewal
Creative tasks that bring attention to each sense
Helpful Links:
Hopscotch Museum
Meow Wolf Museum
The Four Q’s
Question:
Which of your senses is your go-to for soothing, and which of your senses most often generates stress?
Quest:
Take a sensory walk. Sign up for the newsletter for the guide!
Quality Creativity:
Sensory Museums
Quote:
“Equipped with the five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.”
Edwin Powell Hubble
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 49: Creativity & The 5 Senses
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To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
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Email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
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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 Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Did you know the average person makes a staggering 35,000 decisions every day? Emily and Evie dive into the fascinating world of decision-making, exploring how to combat decision fatigue and make better choices without exhausting your mental resources. Emily shares her personal struggle with turning small decisions into big ones, while Evie reveals her coping mechanisms for managing her limited decision-making capacity.
Episode Highlights:
Decision fatigue explained
The three types of decisions
Decision-making strategies for every kind of decision
Foundations of good decision-making
The Four Q’s
Question:
What is a decision you’ve made that, after you made it, you instantly felt better?
Quest:
Practice identifying the different types of decisions you make in a day (hat, haircut, tattoo). If it’s a hat decision, figure out a way to make those decisions easier.
Quality Creativity:
Using AI for vacation planning:
Decision Mentor
Claude AI
Quote:
“Decision is a sharp knife that cuts clean and straight; indecision, a dull one that hacks and tears and leaves ragged edges behind.”
Gordon Graham
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 48: Creative Decision Making
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
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To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
Email: hello@theeverydaycreativecollective.com
Follow us on Instagram: @theeverydaycreativecollective
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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 Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Ever wondered how creativity actually works in your brain? In this mind-expanding conversation, Evie and Emily unpack the fascinating connection between neuropsychology and creative expression. Discover how your brain's networks interact during creative tasks and why regular creative practice might be just as crucial for your brain health as physical exercise is for your body!
Episode Highlights:
Creativity isn’t limited to one side of the brain
Three key brain networks involved in creativity
Dopamine’s role in creativity
The relationship between mental health conditions and imbalances in brain networks
How trauma affects brain functioning and creative expression
Fun creative thinking exercises to boost your brain health
Helpful Links:
Emotion Wheel
Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
The Four Q’s
Question:
Based on our discussion of the various brain networks, do you feel you have a healthy balance? Or do you tend to be more dominant in the default mode network or the executive control network?
Quest:
Practice one of the drawing techniques presented in the episode.
Quality Creativity:
Bilateral Drawings for engaging the entire brain. Sign up for our newsletter for details.
Quote:
“Creativity, not normality, has become the paradigm of mental health.”
Steven Mitchell
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 47: Neuropsychology & Creativity
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Keeping up with your health can feel like a full-time job. It’s a lot! Evie and Emily are diving into brain health metrics to understand what they are, why they matter, and how you can track them.
From brain imaging to at-home tests, they break down accessible options to help you establish baselines and track over time.
Episode Highlights:
Brain imaging options
Cognitive screens
The connection between body health and brain health
Lab tests to consider
Mental health questionnaires
How to keep track
Helpful Links:
For links to all the tests mentioned, check out the full episode post Episode 46: Measuring Brain Health
The Four Q’s
Question:
What brain health metric are you going to start tracking?
Quest:
Download the Brain Health Checklist
Quality Creativity:
A nod to Peloton for a creative way to find new music
Quote:
“The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.”
Thomas Edison
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 46: Measuring Brain Health
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Is fear holding you back? In this illuminating conversation, Evie and Emily unpack how fear operates as one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior and explore its complex relationship with creativity.
Everyone experiences fear to a varying degree, but creativity might be the perfect antidote.
Episode Highlights:
Defining fear
How fear relates to overexposure to social stimuli and trauma
How to overcome fear using creativity
Helpful Links:
Emotion Wheel
Episode 43: Embracing Imperfection
The Four Q’s
Question:
How has fear gotten in the way of your creativity?
Quest:
Complete reflection drawings. Sign up for our newsletter for details!
Quality Creativity:
Using mindful moments and “Glimmers” to combat fears.
Quote:
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
Brene Brown
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 45: Fear & Creativity
Sign up for our newsletter: Creative Connections
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To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
In this follow-up episode to their previous discussion on habits, Emily and Evie Soape explore how to troubleshoot habits when you hit obstacles or fall off track. They discuss strategies for getting started with new habits, overcoming common barriers, and maintaining consistency with behavior change.
Episode Highlights:
Finding Initiation Energy
Where to Start When You Feel Stuck
Overcoming Obstacles
Creating Safeguards
Addressing Friction
Finding Your Loopholes
Helpful Links:
Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits
Episode 11: Reducing Friction
Episode 37: Developing the Habit of Creativity
90 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery from Ness Labs
The Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin
The Four Q’s
Question:
What is the biggest barrier for you when it comes to establishing or breaking a habit?
Quest:
Reflect on your habits and troubleshoot your problem area.
Quality Creativity:
A creative way to hang curtains: Kwik Hang
Quote:
“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.”
Twyla Tharp
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 44: Troubleshooting Habits
And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Perfectionism is real, and it seems to be on the rise. You may notice your perfectionist tendencies. In this episode, Evie and Emily are getting into the psychology of perfectionism - what it is, why it happens, and how it impacts our lives.
But it’s not all bad news! Creativity and self-expression can help shift perfectionistic tendencies, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion. Whether you struggle with procrastination, fear of failure, or an obsession with high standards, this episode will offer insights and actionable steps to help you embrace imperfection and reclaim joy in the creative process.
Episode highlights:
Understanding perfectionism
Behavioral patterns of perfectionism
The role of fear in perfectionism
How creativity creates a safe space
Shifting mindsets to becoming process-oriented
Practical steps for overcoming perfectionism
Helpful Links:
Perfectionism in Adolescence
Perfectionism is Increasing Over Time: A Meta-Analysis
Understanding the Psychology Behind Perfectionism
3 Ways Art Therapy Can Help with Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
The Happiness Lab: How to Be Imperfect
The Four Q’s
Question:
How has perfectionism shown up in your life?
Quest:
If this episode resonated with you, ask yourself these reflection questions: Is perfectionism a problem for you? How do you know? How does this pattern affect you and/or your relationships? How would you be without this problem? Is it worth working to improve on this area of life?
Quality Creativity:
Art Therapy directives to overcome perfectionism
Pattern drawings
Ephemeral or nature art
Neurographica
Scribble drawings
Ugliest Self-Portrait
Abstract watercolor painting
Quote:
“Perfectionism is a dangerous state of mind in an imperfect world.”
Robert Hillyer
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 43: Embracing Imperfection
And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
It doesn’t matter the time of year, it’s always a good time to talk about goals and habits. Our New Year’s energy wore off months ago, and we are headed into summer - which is a notoriously bad time for starting and maintaining habits. So, as the weather heats up and we lose the regular school day routines, we are revisiting the topic with new energy.
Episode highlights:
SMART Goals vs. the STARS Framework
Implementation Intentions and the Habit Loop
8 Behavior Change Strategies
Helpful Links:
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Atomic Habits by James Clear
How to Change by Katy Milkman
Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
Episode 37 | Developing the Habit of Creativity
The Four Q’s
Question:
What is a behavior change strategy that you currently use? Or what one do you want to try?
Quest:
Try one of the behavior change strategies with a habit you are working on.
Quality Creativity:
The Reddit Group: Get Motivated Buddies.
It’s a creative way to find an accountability partner. It’s an online community that helps you pair up with someone with similar habit goals.
Quote:
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily.”
Zig Ziglar
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits
And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
In this episode, Evie and Emily explore what it truly means to be a Creative and how creativity is more than just producing art - it’s a mindset, a process, and a practice that shapes our lives. They discuss how to cultivate creativity, overcome self-doubt, and integrate creative habits into daily life.
Episode highlights:
What does it mean to be a Creative?
Mindset for creativity
The Creative Process
The Creative Practice
The Four Q’s
Question:
Out of the 3 components of creativity: mindset, process, and practice, which area needs the most attention in your life?
Quest:
Sign up for the Creative Connections newsletter. It comes out every other Friday and is full of insights and advice to help you live a healthy, creative life.
Quality Creativity:
Evie shares her story of how her mindset shifted during the pandemic to embrace different ways of offering art therapy. As a result, her practice has grown, and she continues using some of the same techniques even after the pandemic.
Quote:
“We cannot solve a problem with the same kind of thinking we used when we created it.”
Albert Einstein
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 41: The Creative Principles
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To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
You may not realize it, but we are in the midst of an epidemic of loneliness. We are spending more time alone and have fewer close friends. It’s a trend that needs our attention because social connection is as much a part of health as nutrition and exercise.
In this episode, Evie and Emily address the topic of social connection and how it impacts our lives. Plus, they discuss tips on deepening existing connections and building new ones.
Episode highlights:
The Loneliness Epidemic
Dunbar’s Number
Our Social Infrastructure
Individual Actions to Improve Social Connections
Helpful Links:
Health Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness
Our Epidemic of Loneliness
Loneliness and Social Isolation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan: An International Survey
The Four Q’s
Question:
What is your biggest challenge in making social connections?
Quest:
Download and complete the Social Connection Bingo card.
Quality Creativity:
Emily shares the story about how she met one of her best friends.
Quote:
“In a world of algorithms, hashtags, and followers… know the importance of human connection.”
Unknown
For additional info, check out our show notes page:
Episode 40: Building Social Connections
And if you’re ready, we have free guides!
To explore your creative self: Re-discover Your Creative Self
To optimize your brain health: Fuel Your Focus
Connect with The Everyday Creative Collective
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