in this episode I start by sharing some behind the scenes from my latest music release; heal eat sleep repeat. I talk about disappointment and detachment. I also talk so-me and how I'm working with it (or wanting to) as a creative outlet. And last but not least I share thoughts on age in the performance industry, how I am reframing being a 35-year old debutant and relieving the pressure of 40. I share how I have and will turn aging into my greatest advantage. mentioned in the show... NEW single ...
Jun 22, 2025•21 min
in this episode I share some behind the scenes of my new single heal eat sleep repeat. I rant about the irony of promoting a song about mental health issues while having anxiety, about pressure vs. pleasure, choosing my health, the song’s origin story and the collab with my dear friend GRETA. mentioned in the show... NEW single heal eat sleep repeat by MARY JEAN feat GRETA presave link: https://lnk.to/healeat other stuff... buy tickets for What is Love here // premiere sep 20th 2025 thank yo...
Jun 11, 2025•18 min•Ep. 154
in this episode I share musings on my current creative life -- I talk about why this podcast is still relevant years after my creative crisis has ended (the crisis being the reason I started it in the first place). I talk about why it's important to practice being seen and heard still . I talk about about the mindset & belief work I'm doing post-success and having my dreams come true. mentioned in the show: buy tickets for What is Love here // premiere sep 20th 2025 thank you so much for sub...
May 28, 2025•19 min•Ep. 153
I'm baaaack ! NOTE: this episode was recorded on march 5th 2025. in this episode I share the big scope of what I've been up to creatively since my last episode 1,5 years ago. I share a VERY big milestone coming true - AND - 2 reasons why journaling, through both a creative winter and now success, the ups and the downs, makes achieving milestones feel even more impactful. in other words, 2 reasons why journaling makes me (and you) an even happier artist. enjoy! thank you so much for subscribing &...
May 23, 2025•19 min•Ep. 152
I am finally releasing music again, y'all!!!! in this episode I give you the inside scoop as I celebrate the milestone of releasing "Radiant" with you, my fave audience. I share 3 ways I've infused more joy into the promo-process and how I'm feeling about it all after so many years in creative recovery. >> "Radiant" is out Sep 22nd 2023 << Pre-save link: https://orcd.co/radiant_ Other Offers: The Journaling Cheat Sheet // learn more & purchase thank you so much for subscribing &a...
Sep 18, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 151
welcome to season 2, babe! in this episode I share thoughts from my sabbatical about how success and consistent commitment are so linked. I share how this affects my choices to start releasing music again and also I give some juicy updates from my creative life.
Jul 17, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 150
in this episode I talk about the fear of being seen is creeping up up me. I talk about the sneaky ways procrastination is showing up; prioritizing other creative projects than my most important ones, perfectionism & avoidance. and what does this have to do with the fear of being seen? well, listen in to find out <3. In this episode I also celebrate with you my new release: "The Creative's First Aid Kit", a meditation podcast for creatives The Creative's First Aid is now available to purch...
Mar 07, 2023•25 min
welcome this special bonus episode with taste of my new meditative creation "The Creative's First Aid Kit". I invite you to sit back, relax and let me relieve you of the discomfort of procrastination. The Creative's First Aid will be available to purchase Sunday March 5th 2023. For complete access, subscribe via Patreon here: https://patreon.com/mjunleashed_ The Creative's First Aid Kit are 3-5 min soothing meditations for Artists & Creatives. Each audio works as a remedy tailored specifical...
Feb 27, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 149
in this episode I share the story of the day that set me on the path of my creative recovery. I share details from the days before, during & after, and some synchronistic shit that could not have been an accident. I reflect on how important these kinds of wake-up calls can be & how it katapultet me into creative abundance I never could have imagined. Mentioned: Julia Cameron; "Walking in This World". Current Offers: The Journaling Cheat Sheet // learn more & purchase thank you so muc...
Feb 13, 2023•25 min
in this episode I share some big insights about cringe, judgement & how it's connected to our CNS; I talk about a recent songwriting session left me feeling blocked & how not allowing the cringe kept me stuck; I talk about how our sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous can either shut down or open our creative flow. this episode will leave you with powerful knowledge about WHY judgement blocks & cringe creates flow -- knowledge I believe ALL creatives should have! Mentioned: Gauri Y...
Feb 04, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 146
in this episode, I share some life lessons deducted from my working with my new vocal coach & going to an audition; why does ease feel like cheating? am I too comfortable living the hard life? why did I suddenly get hit by massive doubt at my audition? and what does confidence have to do with everything? I'll give you all the juicy, taboo details from my lived experiences on choosing ease, the effects of trauma, perfectionism, comparisonitis & confidence energy. Current Offers: The Journ...
Jan 22, 2023•23 min
the title says it all! in this episode I share my journey back to creating my old music after YEARS of being blocked & losing all passion for music; I share valuable lessons, strategies, tools & realizations I've collected along the way, in the hopes that this episode may inspire or support artists out there who are in the middle of this hardcore, painful process. I believe in you <3 disclaimer: this episode was recorded dec 20th 2022 and released January 2023, so whenever I reference...
Jan 15, 2023•40 min
welcome to 2023! in this episode I share about my current relationship with social media; how my focus has been shifting, a vulnerability hangover & allowing myself to take a break from it. I also give an update on my voice recovery & talk about the awkward, hard, rebuilding phase of the creative process. lastly, I share my slightly different take on intention setting. disclaimer: the episode I reference as my "previous" is really my NEXT episode, which was recorded prior to this one! Cu...
Jan 09, 2023•25 min
in this episode, I debunk the belief that detours are even "detours" & talk imposter-syndrome. I share how my own sick-leave & break from my music is now informing & inspiring the new music I am creating; I share how impostery thoughts are coming up while I'm building new musical theater skills (& muscles); and how magical are bodies, minds & spirits are connected. this is an episode of great reframes if you feel stuck in a detour or in imposter-mode. Current Offers: The Jour...
Dec 07, 2022•22 min
in this episode, I give you the inside scoop of my FIRST gig back after my creative burn-out. I of course share how the concert went, and especially how the not so magical aftermath has been; is disappointment normal? is it ok to just feel neutral about my craft? do my emotions mean I'm done with music or on track? I also go into a couple of other topics on my mind, namely hustle & money. how can it be I am working more than I have in forever and my bank account is empty? is this normal? wha...
Nov 22, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 141
welcome to a giddy episode sharing a huge win on my creative recovery journey; the BTS preperation-work for my first concert back after my creative & health break-down in 2020. I share how anxiety has crept in, how creating safety is becoming a habit, and why the work I've done exploring my creaetive being these past years is paying truly off now! I share my lessons & my triumphs with you, my incredible, loyal companions. Oh and I also talk about how The Journaling Habit (my journaling c...
Nov 09, 2022•21 min
I'M BACK! In this episode I share with you the behind the scenes of my month of vocal rehab. I share how it has effected my creativity, how I had to pivot my journaling programme & especially how I've suddenly been lead back to my music. I also share my rediscovery of my incredible whistling-talent ;) this episode is dedicated to the hardcore followers of the podcast & my creative recovery. small steps lead to the big steps, people! MENTIONED The Journaling Habit // learn more & sign...
Oct 29, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 139
in this episode I share 3 very common limiting beliefs I notice in creatives (incl myself) & how I've been working through them in my journals. listen in to hear how I rewrite the limiting beliefs: 1) am I enough? just who I am & not some curated version of me? do I need to be more? 2) am I making a mistake by showing up here? will people in my life lose respect for me? will I lose my opportunities by doing this? 3) I feel guilty for wanting to be seen. I feel like I'm taking opportunity...
Sep 24, 2022•23 min
in this episode, I give updates after a break; I discuss all the ways I'm being invited to cleanse in preparation for my big creative dreams. I talk about narratives around victimhood & empowerment; I talk about a vocal injury that has me out of the game -- and oddly prepares me for the game; and I talk about 2 very big steps I've been able to take after all this time of cleansing; a musical theatre open mic AND getting back into my own music :') if you want to purchase the Journaling Cheat ...
Sep 15, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 137
in this episode, I share another very normal & veeery hard part of the creation process: when it suuucks. I give you the backstage scoop on my launch of The Journaling Cheat Sheet + podcast episode with Unpublished; talking about falling back into old hustle patterns, mental health & ptsd, perfectionism in business, stepping into a new identity of creative leader, comparison & feeling unworthy. it's a full on vulnerability podcast of me rewiriting narratives about what kind of creati...
Sep 01, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 136
welcome to a very special COLLAB EPISODE with The Unpublished Podcast ! in this episode I have the honor of conversing with my dearest friends; my creativity coach & author, the legendary Amie McNee (aka @inspiredtowrite) & her partner in crime, life & everything creative, the brilliant author James Winestock. together we get into the juuuicy subject of SEX & ART! how do we use sex in our art? what does sex & sexuality mean to us? what narratives both personal & societal ...
Aug 24, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 135
in this episode I share how I'm working through limiting beliefs around my value to the world. I talk about the ambivalence towards wealth; feeling resistant but also wanting it. I share how that resistance is tied to the core belief 'I am unimportant' & in the end, why its all connected to a feeling of huge responsibility & guilt in the current climate crisis. this is a discussion on why financially valued artists are actually fucking important & I'd love to hear your thoughts! >...
Aug 18, 2022•15 min
in this episode I report live from the mess of 4 days of comatose netflix-binging. I talk about how trauma, triggers, limiting beliefs about money, loneliness are popping up as a form of protection. I share about my own past trauma, the signals I've learned to pick up on to recognize when I'm triggered, and what I ultimately know I need to do. but this episode is first & foremost about allowing the mess to move through us. >> sign up for NEWS about MJ's Journaling Workshop here <<...
Aug 13, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 133
in this episode I talk about emotions surrounding a really joyous experience in my process towards being a pro musical performer; I discuss shame around receiving external validation, experiencing success and how worthiness starts from the internal. I talk about the natural needs as humans & especially as artist of being seen & heard; is it ok to feel happy when we receive praise? is it ok to want more? are all kinds of joy allowed in creative our journey? >> sign up for news on MJ...
Aug 02, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 131
in this special episode of my journals, I share journaling tips & tricks to deepen your journaling practice. today's special is all about how to shift between venting & our self-compassionate voice as move on the page. in the episode I cover: - the concepts venting & self-compassionate voice - give examples from my own practice of the two - teach you 2 tricks for you to experiment on your own: noticing sensations & asking potent questions >> sign up for news on MJ's Journal...
Aug 02, 2022•11 min
in this episode, I reflect on ways trauma has impacted & still impact my relationship with my art & crafts. I talk about attachment theory & how becoming aware is part in not being held back from our dreams because of trauma. I motion to normalize how our relationship with art can feel more or less triggering throughout different phases of our journey & invite us all to get self-compassionately curious & know that it is possible move what can feel like mountains. disclaimer! ...
Jul 28, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 131
in this episode, I talk all things courage! I share why courage is such an important thing to practice as creatives; I share how I'm practicing these days; I talk about uplevelling & worthiness; I share the experience of going live on IG with Amie McNee & the aha moment I had leading up to it; I share the process of a new creative projects; and I end it all off with an example of an ultimate test of courage -- skydiving. Mentioned: - Amie McNee @inspiredtowrite & our Live Journaling ...
Jul 20, 2022•23 min
in this episode, I contemplate the ways I can feel successful as I venture out into new creative projects. new projects are scary AF, so I talk about how I implement collaboration, ease, shitty art & experimentation. I talk about fear, the central nervous system & knowing when to move forward despite of the fear. this is about creating safety while taking action. Journal tip #1: to end off the episode, I share a remedy for journalers with racing minds as a part of my current mission to s...
Jul 13, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In this episode I dig into the cliché of believing in yourself. I discuss ways in my own life where I'm displaying self-belief; from an update from audition life, talking about apprenticeship & investing in yourself to full-blown documenting my way to success. I share how I'm reframing fear & massive self-doubt and the whole episode end off with an explored key to success, I'm diving into. mentioned - Kathrin Zenkina podcast with James Wedmore here - Unpublished podcast on The Apprentice...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 128
in this episode I unpack the fear & deep resistance I'm feeling as I'm getting closer & closer to my dream of doing muscal theatre professionally; I share how I've reached out to a mentor and how it's triggered so many classic narratives like feeling unimportant, unskilled & unfamiliar in this world. I unpack all the shame & fear underneath, as I come home to the fact that all these stories (aka lies) are only coming up, because I'm actually closer than I've ever been to my dream...
Jun 24, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 127
