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Create-Today with Beth Buffington
Whether you see yourself as a seasoned artist, or you’re just starting to dip your toes into creativity, this podcast is here to show you how YOUR creativity can benefit your mental health, personal growth, and even professional success. Cool, right? Think of me (Beth Buffington) as your companion on a creative journey to unlock the magic of creativity in your day-to-day. I’ll be here, sharing stories, chatting with other creatives in the know, sharing tips, and laughs as we explore the…
Episodes
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE150 - The Life Changing Benefits of Adventure with Guest Lisa Murphy
Midlife Adventures - let’s find one that fits YOU! Is life feeling stale, foggy or burned out? Maybe you're stuck in a rut of same coffee, same lunch, same…
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E149 - Stop Doomscrolling: 7 Analog Hobbies Your Brain Craves
I dare you to go offline: 7 Analog Hobbies Your Brain Craves Your phone is not the bad guy, my friend. But if your days have quietly gone all screen and with…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE148 - Your Busy Brain Needs Poetry (and Time to Journal) Guest, Bri McLaughlin
Poetry is having a moment. And your busy brain needs it! ✍️ This week on Create Today, Beth sits down with Bri McLaughlin, LCSW, a bilingual therapist, and…
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E147 - Invest Your Time Like Money. Seven Ways to Be Creatively Rich
🎁 Grab your guide for tips on creative investing! The Going FourWords™ Guide, is your plan for a growing your creativity…
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Notes on how you can be more creative with guest Vanessa Harnik
Ever catch yourself thinking, "I wish I were more creative"? You've come to the right place. 🎨 My guest Vanessa Harnik is an advocate for creatives and she…
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E145 - The Happiness Health Behind Having a Pen Pal. (Get on the Trend Wagon!)
✉️ Think for a moment...it feels sweet to get a handwritten envelope in your mailbox, right? This week on Create Today, Beth explains the brain health and…
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E144 - Deborah Shoemaker and her success mantra: "What if I tried that?"
Here's what happens when you just "see what happens". Deborah retired after 38 years in government, tried knitting, watercolor, and acrylics (turns out she’s…
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E143 - 7 cards to 7 people in 7 days…Make It a Party and Multiply the Goodness!
This week we explore the creativity in sending greeting cards, and the unbelievable goodness they deliver to a chaotic world. Last week we learned about…
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7 cards to 7 people in 7 days - will create happiness (especially for you!)
Send 7 Cards to 7 people in 7 Days: Surprising Science on Why It’ll Make you Happier Every now and then as you flip through your mail – junk, junk, a bill, a…
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E141 - It's Not Too Late to Get Creative Again with Guest Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD and author
You're Not Too Old (And It's Not Too Late) to Get Creative Again Psychologist Ilene Berns-Zare joins Beth to unpack the real secret to resilience, creativity…
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E140 - Ghosting Your Creativity? Seven signs you need to know.
Have you been ghosting your creativity? If your sketchbook, camera, or craft table has gone quiet, this episode covers the real signs of creative burnout, the…
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E139 - How to Train for Life Using Your Creativity | Lisa Murphy, Vibrant Living Coach
She's 60 and Hiking 133 Miles. Here's Her Secret. What are you training for? Beth welcomes back one of her favorite recurring guests, Lisa Murphy, a Vibrant…
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E138 - What are you afraid to let go of? Let's explore your creativity
How to increase happiness with a Creative Process that really WORKS! In this episode of Create-Today, you will explore struggles like unfinished projects and…
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E137 - Neuroscience and Creative Play - The power of creating with your hands
Your Hands Can Fix Brain Fog Ever notice how you feel wired AND tired after a scrolling binge? That foggy, restless feeling has a name, and this episode is…
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E136 - What You Need From Your Creativity. Guest, Ezra Vancil, Singer & Songwriter
Artists Have to Live It Before They Can Create It Creativity is not just something you make. For Ezra Vancil, Creativity has been the saving grace that gets…
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E135 - Lost Your Creativity? Four Words Changed My Creative Life
Years ago, Beth thought she'd lost her creativity for good. She was doing the job she'd always dreamed of, but somewhere between the grind of deadlines and…
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E134 The Health Pillar You're Skipping (It's Creative Fitness)
We all know we need eight hours of sleep, regular exercise, and good nutrition. But there's a fourth pillar of health nobody talks about: your creativity. In…
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E133 Finding Joy! The Miracle of Being...Together
Let’s talk about Joy! (...using a story about songs, soccer, and bagpipes.) Is it possible for 50,000 people to descend upon a city to watch soccer — and give…
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E132 - Being lonely is making you sick. (Here's the Good News...you can fix it!)
When was the last time you were with people who genuinely “get you”? Not acquaintances. Not coworkers you nod to in the hallway. Your people. The ones who have…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE-131 Want to Be Happier? Find your people. Here’s how I did it
One of the most powerful things you can do for your happiness and health (and creativity), has nothing to do with supplements, your routine, or your schedule…
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E-130 Creativity Makes You Happier and Healthier! 10 Ways to Start – Today!
Looking to Change Your Life? 10 Proven Ways Creativity Boosts Your Happiness & Health Are you creative? (Hint: Yes, you absolutely are.) 🎨 In this episode of…
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E129 - Stop Chasing Shiny Objects: A Creative Brief That Actually Works
Is Your Creative Work Pulling You — Or Are You Pulling It? Have you ever looked up from your desk, surrounded by 17 open browser tabs, three half-finished…
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E128 - Being Creative...Made Six Figures from a $9 Membership about Email
The Creative Secrets Behind Liz Wilcox's $9 Email Membership (4,000 Members and growing!) What if the most creative thing you could do for your business had…
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E127 - FourWords. New Life. Discover how they can work for you!
What if just 4 words could change everything... your health, your happiness, your creative life, and your sense of purpose? In this special episode of Create…
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E126 - What You're Holding Onto… Is Holding You Back. Release It!
What You're Holding Onto… Is Holding You Back. (It's time to RELEASE it!) Is there something heavy you’ve been carrying around for a while? A project that…
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E125 Stop Waiting to Feel Better. Instead, Give Yourself Permission, and Do the Work
Your Brain Is Wired Against You. Here's a Clever Workaround Have you ever woken up exhausted, tried to be productive, and then gone to bed still feeling…
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124 - Feeling blah? You’re Living on Autopilot — 7 Ways to Wake Up and Enjoy Your Life!
Feeling blah? You’re Living on Autopilot — 7 Ways to Wake Up and Enjoy Your Life! Have you ever driven to the same place daily or even weekly and when you get…
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E123 - It's not procrastination. You're tired. Here's how to REVIVE
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Energy is EMPTY. Here’s How to Revive! Is your energy lower than you’re admitting – even to yourself? You’re still showing up, still…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE122- Overwhelmed? What you need to know today, with Health Coach, Lisa Murphy
Overwhelmed? What you need to know today—with Health Coach, Lisa Murphy Did you know that 76% of adults are stressed about the future of our world? — And…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE121 - Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It
Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It Have you ever felt like you have too many tabs open — not just on your computer, but inside your head? 😅…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE120 - Your Brain is Starving — And Your Screens Are to Blame
Your Brain is Starving for REAL light...and all that scrolling and screen time is the problem. Have you been feeling foggy, creatively stuck, or just… blah?…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE119 -Ditch the Recipe Rut: Cook Creatively with Chef Blackwell Smith
Turns out, the secret ingredient to a more creative life might already be in your spice cabinet. Bold food, bold ideas, and one Chattanooga chef will change…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE118 - Creativity in the Kitchen | Secrets to being happier by playing with your food.
Kitchen Creativity: The Secret to Better Health & Happiness | E118 🎨 In this episode of Create-Today, Beth takes you somewhere a little unexpected — into the…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE117 - Small Creative Deposits, Big Life Returns: The Science of 10-Minute Creativity
E117 - Small Deposits, Big Life Returns: How 10 Minutes of Creativity Changes Everything What if the foggy, drained, emotionally heavy feeling you've been…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE116- Create to Thrive Part 2: Immersing Creativity Into Your Nutrition, Movement & Sleep
Create to Thrive Part 2: How Creativity Becomes a Daily Habit to Eat Beautifully, Move Joyfully, Sleep Peacefully Science tells us creativity is deeply linked…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE115 - Create to Thrive: How Nutrition, Exercise & Sleep are supercharged by Creativity
The Secret Health Habit No One Talks About: How Creativity Transforms What You Eat, How You Move & How You Sleep What if the missing ingredient in your health…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE114 - Simple Habits to Protect Your Heart and Fuel Creativity
Why Rest & Movement Matter for Your Heart (and Your Creativity) In Part 2 of this heart-centered conversation with Healthy Aging Coach, Lisa Murphy, we move…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE113 Your Heart Needs Creativity Too (Food, Calm & Chocolate Included)
Be Your Own Valentine: Creative Ways to Care for Your Heart! February is Heart Month, and this episode is a gentle, creative invitation to care for your heart…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE112 Burned Out, Foggy, Disconnected? Your Brain Needs Creativity
If you want to feel better - CREATE! Are you feeling exhausted in a way that sleep doesn’t fix? Are you barely productive, and also feel disconnected, foggy…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE111 - How to Care for Yourself When the World Won’t Slow Down with Health Coach, Lisa Murphy
When the World Is in Chaos, Self Care Is How You Can Survive. The world feels heavy right now. Breaking news. Extreme weather. Political tension. Constant…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonCreative Fitness: How Everyday Art Strengthens Your Brain and Your Life
Your Creative Fitness is as important as being physically fit. In Episode 110 of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we explore a powerful shift: creativity…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE109 - Your Brain on Curiosity: It’s a Super Power That Builds Creativity, Health & Resilience
Curiosity is a SUPER Power you can use to be happier, healthier...and SMARTER! Knowing how to use curiosity as a creative tool — is a super power for your…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE108 The Story of So Loco (Why All Women Need a Scream Pillow)
E108 The Story of So Loco - Why Women Need Scream Pillows (and Creative Ways to Release What We Carry) Get ready for a powerful, honest, and unexpectedly…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE107 - Happiness & Health (today and tomorrow): The Compound Effect of Creativity
What if just a few minutes of creativity a day could shape your future happiness, health, and resilience? In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonUnderstanding Your Past, Present, and Future Self – Makes You Healthier, Happier, and More Successful ⭐
To Succeed —You need to understand YOUR past, present and future spirits. Creativity isn’t just self-expression—it’s a powerful path to health and happiness…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE105 - Mini Creations That Calm Stress
Mini Creations That Calm Stress Feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted? What if calming your stress didn’t require hours of meditation or expensive…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE104 - How 10 Minutes in Nature Will Unlock Your Creativity
Learn more about being healthy and happy using your creativity! Visit:https://www.bdi-create.today/ If you’ve ever felt stuck, tired, or creatively drained —…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE103 - Your Brain on Creativity: The Stress-Relief Paths You Should be Using - with Guest Diane Dreher
Your Brain on Creativity: The Stress-Relief Paths You Should be Using - with Guest Diane Dreher When life feels heavy, hectic, or overwhelming — your…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE102 - Creative Rituals Heal Winter Blues and Holiday Stress
Creative Rituals Heal Winter Blues and Holiday Stress Winter & the Holiday Season don't have to drain your energy or dim your spirit! Discover how simple acts…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE101 - It’s never too late. As long as you’re alive, you can create.
Suzi K Edwards Reinvented Her Creative Life (And How You Can Too) Ever wondered how many creative lives one person can live? Suzi K Edwards has reinvented…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE100 - The world needs your creativity today - here's why!
✨ 100 Episodes of Creative Health and Happiness! ✨ Today, we’re celebrating 100 episodes of Create Today with Beth Buffington! This is a heartfelt milestone…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE99 - The Art of Feeding Your Creative Self (You are what you eat!)
E99 - The Art of Feeding Your Creative Self (You are what you eat!) Discover how the food you eat can fuel your imagination and help you create from a place of…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE-98 Creativity Makes You Healthier – Movement Makes You Even Better
E-98 Creativity Makes You Healthier – Movement Makes You Even Better Feeling stuck, stressed, or low on creative energy? 🌿 Discover how combining creativity +…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonIs Your Creativity Healthy? Here's why it matters.
E 97: Is Your Creativity...Healthy? Here’s Why It Matters When was the last time you felt fully alive in your creativity — not pushing, not producing, just…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE96 Dream Big. Work Hard. Creative Success! - with Tracy Dawn Brewer of Brewtifully
E96 - Building a Creative Community with Tracy Dawn Brewer of Brewtifully (Canton Ohio) What happens when you mix courage, creativity, and community? You get…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE95 The Power of Playing Small: Creative Acts {that are Tiny} to Spark Joy Every Day
E95 The Power of Playing Small: Creative Acts {that are Tiny} to Spark Joy Every Day Feeling drained or uninspired? These small creative acts can reset your…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE94 Creative Silence: The Secret to Unlocking Your Best Ideas!
Episode 94 Creative Silence - The Secret to Unlocking Your Best Ideas! Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly racing — bouncing from emails to social…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonA Simple Creative Reset to Relieve Anxiety & Find Flow
A Simple Creative Reset (just 10 minutes) to Relieve Anxiety & Find Flow What if just 10 minutes could reset your mood, calm your body, and recharge your…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE92 Creativity Can Calm a Chaotic World. Are You Using Your Creativity for Good?
Creativity Can Calm a Chaotic World. Are You Using Your Creativity for Good? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the news lately? Discover how creativity can…
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE91 - Embrace healthy aging using your creativity with Lisa Murphy, Certified Health Coach
E91 - Embrace healthy aging using your creativity with Lisa Murphy, Certified Health Coach Ready to actually feel better—in your heart, mind, body and soul?…