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Your Creative Chord Podcast
Your Creative Chord Podcast
Empowering Your Creative Flow & Inspired Living
Welcome to Your Creative Chord, the podcast for people who want to reconnect with their creativity, restore their energy, and live with greater intention. I’m Jenny Leigh Hodgins—creative empowerment coach, author, poet, pianist, composer, and longtime teacher and mentor.
Each episode offers practical tools and thoughtful guidance to help you rebuild trust in your creative process. Together we explore ways to navigate…
Episodes
Your Creative Chord PodcastReclaim Your Voice Through Conscious Boundaries | Ep 94
In this episode, I explore how unconscious self-protection can become self-silencing, and how conscious boundaries can help you reclaim your voice, energy, and…
Your Creative Chord PodcastSmall Shifts That Rewire Overwhelm Pt 2 | Ep 93
In this episode, I explore how small, compassionate shifts—pausing, resting, setting boundaries, and regulating your nervous system—can help interrupt…
Your Creative Chord PodcastSmall Shifts That Rewire Overwhelm Pt 1 | Ep 92
In this episode, I share how small, gentle shifts can help rewire overwhelm, support nervous system healing, and unlock creative flow without adding more…
Your Creative Chord PodcastGrief, Loss & Creativity Pt 3: Guarded Heart & Creative Block | Ep 91
In this episode, I reflect on how grief, burnout, and long-term responsibility can create creative blocks by compressing identity and keeping us stuck in…
Your Creative Chord PodcastGrief, Loss & Creativity Pt 2: Using Creativity To Reduce Isolation & Forge Deeper Meaning | Ep 90
In episode 90, I continue sharing my personal grief journey through original music, poetry, and reflection, showing how creativity can help you to process…
Your Creative Chord PodcastGrief, Loss & Creativity Pt 1: Using Creativity To Reduce Isolation & Forge Deeper Meaning | Ep 89
In episode 89, part 1 of my Grief, Loss & Creativity series, I share my personal journey through grief and loss, and how you can use creativity—through poetry…
Your Creative Chord PodcastCreating Hope & Joy From Within | Ep 88
In this episode, I share how to actively practice nurturing hope, joy, and creativity from within by facing your emotions honestly, embracing self-compassion…
Your Creative Chord PodcastBurnout Recovery & Spiritual Practices for Brain Health | Ep 87
In Episode 87: Burnout Recovery & Spiritual Practices for Brain Health I share how spiritual practices support burnout recovery, brain health, and sustainable…
Your Creative Chord PodcastHow To Attune to Your Creative Voice | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 86
Episode 86: How To Attune to Your Creative Voice In this episode, I share how to attune to your creative voice using simple, self-compassionate practices that…
Your Creative Chord PodcastFrom Overwhelm to Creative Flow: Lessons in Resilience, Boundaries, and Sustainable Action | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 85
Episode 85: From Overwhelm to Creative Flow - Lessons in Resilience, Boundaries, and Sustainable Action In this episode, I share how burnout, caregiving…
Your Creative Chord PodcastHow Sightreading Sparks Creative Flow with David Holter | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 84
In episode 84, How Sightreading Sparks Creative Flow, I’m talking with piano educator David Holter about sightreading, creative flow, and playing with more…
Your Creative Chord PodcastSeasonal Stillness & A Musical Meditation | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 83
In this short episode (83), I invite you to pause, rest, and embrace the gift of seasonal stillness. Using the RESET framework from my Creative Empowerment…
Your Creative Chord PodcastCreativity As A Compass, with Dan Mandel | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 82
In this episode, I speak with singer-songwriter, Creativity Coach, and host of the Creative Engagement podcast, Dan Mandel, about how curiosity and creativity…
Your Creative Chord PodcastThe Unseen Garden Within — Creative Power and Feminine Truth with Sam Horton | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 81
Ep 81 — The Unseen Garden Within: Creative Power & Feminine Truth with Sam Horton In this thoughtful conversation, I talk with artist, poet, and women’s…
Your Creative Chord PodcastCreative Power, Burnout Recovery, & Becoming the Main Character in Your Life | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 80
EPISODE 80: Creative Power, Burnout Recovery & Becoming the Main Character in Your Life In this reflective episode, I share my personal story—why burnout…
Your Creative Chord PodcastCreative Tools for Navigating Boundaries | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 79
Episode 79 – Creative Tools for Navigating Boundaries Setting boundaries is hard enough—what helps you process the emotional resistance that follows? In this…
Your Creative Chord PodcastHow To Deal With Resistance to Your Boundaries | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 78
Setting boundaries is hard—but what comes after can be even harder. In episode 78, I share personal strategies and creative tools for navigating the emotional…
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Boundaries For Protecting Your Creative Energy | Ep 77 Your Creative Chord Podcast
Episode 77: Boundaries For Protecting Your Creative Energy In this solo episode, I share practical insights on why setting boundaries is essential for…
Your Creative Chord PodcastPiano Progress & Creativity: Real Strategies from 7 Expert Teachers | Ep 76 Your Creative Chord Podcast
Tune in for key insights from a Piano Panel Event I hosted, for an in-depth discussion on overcoming challenges at the piano. Get actionable strategies from 7…
Your Creative Chord PodcastThe Creativity & Wellness Connection | Ep 75
Episode 75: A replay of the Creativity Panel Event, hosted inside our Creative Flow & Inspired Living Facebook group. Join me and six panelists as we share…
Your Creative Chord PodcastStay Organized with My Task-Tracking Google Sheet Ep 74
Episode 74: Stay Organized with My Task-Tracking Google Sheet In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful tool I use to stay organized and on track…
Your Creative Chord PodcastTurning Struggles into Stepping Stones for Happiness Ep 72
Note: Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones, was originally scheduled for April 1. It has now been rescheduled to air on April 15, 2025. In Ep…
Your Creative Chord Podcast3 Simple Shifts for Piano Practice Consistency | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 73
**Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones, and Episode 73, Three Simple Shifts for Piano Practice Consistency, have swapped air dates. Episode 73…
Your Creative Chord PodcastBoosting Your Creative Flow for Wellness & Fulfillment Ep 71
UPDATE: New Date for the Creativity Panel Event! Our Creativity Panel Event: The Creativity & Wellness Connection was rescheduled to April 21, 2025. Listen to…
Your Creative Chord Podcast5 Simple Strategies to Get Organized & Achieve Your Goals Ep 70
In Episode 70 of Your Creative Chord, '5 Simple Strategies to Get Organized & Achieve Your Goals,' I’m sharing simple yet powerful organizational strategies to…
Your Creative Chord PodcastReignite Your Creativity My Proven Formula Ep 69
Reignite Your Creativity: My Proven Formula In this episode, I reveal my Proven Formula to help you reignite your creativity and tap into your full creative…
Your Creative Chord PodcastTurning Life's Challenges into Creative Power Ep 68
Ep 68: Turning Life's Challenges Into Creative Power In this episode, I dive into the concept of anti-fragility—how embracing life’s challenges can actually…
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2 Powerful Strategies To Speed Up Your Piano Progress | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 67
In Episode 67, 2 Powerful Strategies To Speed Up Your Piano Progress, I share two piano practice strategies that can transform your piano momentum and…
Your Creative Chord PodcastWhat's The #1 Key To Your Piano Progress? | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 66
In this episode, I share the #1 key to your piano progress—it's more essential than other factors you might think are more important! If you've been eager to…
Your Creative Chord PodcastPiano Tips: How “Incremental Practice” Unlocks Your Piano Potential Ep 65
Discover how small, focused practice sessions can unlock your piano potential. In this episode, I share the incremental practice strategy—a proven method for…
Your Creative Chord PodcastHow Setting Boundaries Leads to Joy & Stronger Relationships Ep 64
In this episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I explore the powerful role that setting boundaries plays in creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. Sharing…
Your Creative Chord PodcastReflecting on Burnout & Rebuilding Creative Energy Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 63
In Episode 63 part 2, I continue rebuilding and reflection as I explore the path of recovering from burnout. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but through…
Your Creative Chord PodcastBurnout Uncovered: Real Talk On Struggle & Recovery Pt 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 62
Recognizing Burnout's Signals & Regaining Balance In part 1 of this 2-part episode series, I discuss the hidden ways burnout manifests in our lives—the often…
Your Creative Chord PodcastJoin Our Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community Episode 61
In this episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce our new Facebook group, Creative Flow & Personal Growth with Your Creative Chord*, a…
Your Creative Chord Podcast5 Tips To Build Consistent Piano Practice | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 60
5 Tips to Build Consistent Piano Practice for Busy Adults (Ep. 60) In this special episode of Your Creative Chord, I'll share practical insights for both new…
Your Creative Chord PodcastUnlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book Signing | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 59
Episode 59: Unlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book Signing In this special episode, I’m so happy to share all the exciting details about my Nurturing…
Your Creative Chord Podcast6 Ways To Overcome Burnout & Transform Negativity Into Creative Flow | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 58
Episode 58: 6 Powerful Ways to Overcome Burnout and Transform Negativity into Creative Flow I share six practical and effective strategies that I’m personally…
Your Creative Chord PodcastIgniting Hope: Finding Light In Darkness | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 57
In this reflective episode (57) of Your Creative Chord, I share my ongoing journey of practicing the very tips I offer on finding light in dark times. Like…
Your Creative Chord PodcastVictory Over Obstacles – Embrace the Journey! | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 56
Welcome to Your Creative Chord Podcast! In episode 56, I share my personal story of overcoming obstacles while juggling multiple roles and caring for my…
Your Creative Chord PodcastBouncing Back From Betrayal | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 55
Note: There’s a minor wording error in the show intro. It should state 'author, poet, and hobbyist nature photographer.' In episode 55, I explore how to…
Your Creative Chord PodcastLaunching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 54
In Episode 54, Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights, I share my personal story of overcoming performance anxiety and how it…
Your Creative Chord PodcastTransforming Musical Challenges into Strengths | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 53
In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into…
Your Creative Chord PodcastFostering Enjoyment & Accessibility in Piano Education: Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 52
In Episode 52, we continue our conversation with Jim Johnson, founder of Grass Roots Piano. Jim's approach to adult beginner piano education, infused with…
Your Creative Chord PodcastNavigating Creativity Through Challenges: Part 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 51
In Part 1 of this interview, Jim Johnson shares his inspiring backstory, experience in music education, and the creation of Grass Roots Piano. He shares the…
Your Creative Chord PodcastUnlocking Piano Expression: Pianist Dialogue Continues Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 50
In this continuation of our in-depth conversation, drawing from her extensive performance experience at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy…
Your Creative Chord PodcastMusical Expression: A Dynamic Chat With Piano Expert Ashlee Young Pt 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 49
In Episode 49, I'm pleased to introduce Ashlee Young, a pianist, educator, content creator, and business coach who champions the philosophy of practicing…
Your Creative Chord PodcastLaunching "Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics" | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 48
CelebratIng the launch of my new book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics! I share the personal story behind this collection…
Your Creative Chord PodcastInspiring Poetry on Connection, Inner Strength, & Resilience | Your Creative Chord Podcast Bonus Ep 2
Welcome to a Special Bonus Poetry Episode (2) of Your Creative Chord Podcast, where we benefit from the transformative power of poetry. Join me as I share…
Your Creative Chord PodcastA Poetic Path To Finding Hope | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 47
In Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope, I take you on a personal exploration through the transformative power of poetry. Inspired by personal experiences…
Your Creative Chord PodcastKaleidoscope of the Heart Preview: 3 Poems of Love & Loss | Your Creative Chord Podcast Bonus Ep 1
In this bonus episode (1) of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I offer a special preview of my book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics…
Your Creative Chord PodcastFinding YOUR Creative Chord: Insights With Jill Hodge Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 46
In Episode 46, I welcome back Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast, for part 2 of our enlightening conversation. We explore the…
Your Creative Chord PodcastEmbracing Care, Creativity, & Diversity: Conversations with Jill Hodge Pt 1 Ep 45
Join my guest Jill Hodge, the creative force behind Let the Verse Flow Podcast, as we explore the transformative power of poetry, personal growth, and…
Your Creative Chord PodcastRESET Your Creative Energy Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 44
In Episode 44, I conclude the two-part exploration of how to RESET your creative energy. Based on my Inspirational Bookmark Trio (now expanded as my Creative…
Your Creative Chord PodcastRESET Your Creative Energy Pt 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 43
Welcome to part 3 of my 4-part Creative Flow series! In today's episode, we're exploring the first of the core principles within my RESET Your Creative Energy…
Your Creative Chord PodcastKeys For Nurturing Creativity | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 42
Welcome to Your Creative Chord Podcast’s special four-part series, where we clarify the keys to nurturing your creative potential. In Episode 42, we explore…
Your Creative Chord PodcastMy Creative Exploration Formula | Your Creative Chord Podcast Episode 41
Welcome to my 4-part creativity series on the creativity-boosting concepts from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio (now Creative Empowerment Sampler). I share my…
Your Creative Chord PodcastFrom drudgery to joy: the rewards of facing life’s challenges | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 40
From Drudgery to Joy: The Rewards of Facing Life’s Challenges Episode 40 In this special relaunch episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I share what I’ve…
Your Creative Chord PodcastA Composition Of Care S2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 39
Welcome to episode 39 of Your Creative Chord Podcast🎙️– A Composition of Care: Lexington Ballet's 'Mothers' and A Caregiver’s Reflections!In today's episode, I…
Your Creative Chord PodcastTips On Dealing With Dementia | Ep 38 Your Creative Chord Podcast
In episode 38 of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I talk with Betsy Wurzel about dealing with dementia! Betsy is the founder of #KickAlzheimersAssMovement Facebook…
Your Creative Chord PodcastTo Remember You | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 37
In episode 37, I share ideas on preparing a creative goodbye. My personal experiences with multiple tragedies motivated me to help many through the creative…