in this episode I unpack the vortex of negative narratives keeping me down these days; I dig into beliefs around the classisc ' time pressure' and feeling unskilled in new creative territories; and I share how I'm detaching & reframing those limiting beliefs to actually be a sign of a great upleveling. basically this episode is a reminder for myself & you, the listener, of all the things we need to move through the heaviness. if you liked this episode, thank you so much for subscribing &...
Jun 16, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 126
do you have this belief, too? I know I reaaaally struggle with letting this go, but as I share in this epiosde -- this belief has been keeping me stuck! looping back to last week's uncomfortableness, I finally get to share with you a breakthrough; I talk about EFT (emotional freedom technique), what that money belief had to with everything & why I want us to revolutionize our beliefs around money & artistry. if you liked this episode, thank you so much for subscribing & sharing with ...
Jun 07, 2022•20 min
in this episode I broadcast directly from the eye of the storm; I share how it feels to be in the vacuum between projects, stuck in painful emotions & fear of it never ending. I talk us through transforming it, implementing all I know about upper limiting behaviour & asking how it's all happening for us. I talk about the uncomfortable & unfamiliar as necessary parts of our journey. And I remind us how resistance & doubt are always inviting & presenting us with our next big le...
Jun 01, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 124
listen to me talk about how I am making recommitment a part of my creative process. I talk about how I've been resisting leveling up through some unconcious self-sabotage & what I do to get myself back on the path towards; as an example, I share an anecdote from pursuit of my musical theatre dreams. I probably say 'recommitment' 10+ times in this episode, and I'll keep saying it -- cause, personally, I know I'll need a reminder of this tool again in the future! mentioned: - Gay Hendricks, Th...
May 25, 2022•18 min
in this episode I share how I am taking care of myself post-musical-production & in-between projects. creative breaks can feel so scary to me & bring up so many narratives; I share my process of journaling through it, how I build a strong foundation that will sustain my creative life & a real cool life hack to transform really any painful belief. thank you for listening & sharing this episode with your people. reviews/ratings/subscriptions & tags on social media make all the ...
May 18, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 122
in this episode I share how I'm landing after my musical production ended. I talk about how I've supported my mental health throughout the process & how I'm preparing myself for the next chapter. I talk about limiting beliefs & narratives as I'm ready to level up; I talk about imposter syndrome, prepping myself for success, why rest is now pivotal for my creative dreams, nervous system regulation & the evidence of my worth/capabilities I'm bringing with me forward. and of course, it ...
May 10, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 121
in this episode I share how I literally 30 min's prior to recording made a HUGE career decisions -- based on intuition. I share how foreign, strange & insane it feels, but also how it reflects a deeper trust in myself. I also talk about narratives of worthiness, how it's ok not to settle & insisting on a 'FUCK YES'-feeling in every aspect in life. mentioned: - 'MBA' (manifestation course), Kathrin Zenkina aka @manifestationbabe - 'The Big Leap' (book), Gay Hendricks thank you for listeni...
May 04, 2022•17 min
in this episode I share examples of how I am insisting on finding joy throughout the creative process; I talk about how I moved through an upper limit problem of conflict right before opening night of my show; I share another situation that forcefully reminded me of my dedication to finding the best process when it comes to my music; I talk about trusting intuition & feeling empowered to leave, when things feel off. I also follow-up on my opening night & how the feedback from my last cal...
Apr 27, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
in this episode I normalize that vulnerable phase right before it's time to share your art, the phase where self-doubt can get real loud. I talk about an experience from the final stages of rehearsels on my musical & how I suddenly noticed narratives of doubt creep in. I share how I ultimately transformed that negative energy into massive creative flow, fun & success. lastly, I muse on why self-doubt is actually a really, really, REALLY good sign. thank you for listening & sharing th...
Apr 20, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 118
in this episode I share how worry is sneaking up on me & sabotaging the joy of this abundant, creative time in my life. I give an update on all my projects, share the thrill of a video shoot & the triggering feelings of a rejection. I talk about exhaustion from the belief 'I am fundamentally wrong', how zooming out helps, & I recognize that in this expansive period of my life I have a choice to let in the positive emotions. I recognize I always have the capacity to savour joy. mentio...
Apr 13, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 117
in this episode I give you an update on the crazy, abundant, creative time I am in atm. I talk about expanding my capacity for joy, an addiction to worry & the concept of upper limiting. I also share the uncovering of the core belief 'I am fundamentally wrong' and how it's grounded in shame & trauma. as real life example, I tell the tale of my latest call back. I talk about how the limiting belief was triggered in me, which lead me to an intense vulnerability hangover... one I am still c...
Apr 06, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 116
in this episode I dive deeper into a topic I touched upon last week: navigating other peoples expectations of our art. I share examples from life of well-intended but backhanded comments about my art and talk about fear of rejection, allowing ourselves to evolve, respecting the artist & the ultimate compliment you can give creatives (in my opinion). I also talk trust & self-trust as the anchor to navigate a long & winding creative life. thank you for listening & sharing this epis...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 115
in this episode I unpack realizations concerning guilt & being a multidisciplinary artist: is it okay to focus on some projects above others? am I a failure when I don't finish projects or pivot? I share how guilt has been stealing my joy of from the creative process and get into topics like avoidance, perfectionism, shame & self-awareness. I also share how lack of external validation has been guilting me to show up, but how I am choosing to focus on my intuition & the energy of expa...
Mar 23, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 114
in this episode I share how I survived a reallll intense weekend of creating. I share details of a how I was able to tap into the energy of grace & presence, how I found moments of enoughness, despite being hit by anxiety, a migraine & having a very tight schedule. I talk about how I'm rewriting narratives for my ptsd-ridden nervous system, teaching it that I am safe even when in the intensity. I end it off with some reflections on so-me guilt & a shout-out to the Unpublished Podcast...
Mar 21, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 113
in this episode I honestly just fuck around, full disclosure. this is me walking the walk of SHOWING UP consistently, even when I do not know wtf I'm doing. hear me ramble on some of the rest lessons I'm learning at the moment. I ponder how I best support my artistry financially in the most sustainable way & how pride & identity-work is coming up. I talk about someone complimenting my feet and share some of the ways I'm going all in on my dreams to do musical theatre. a big bag of all ki...
Mar 17, 2022•19 min
This episode is me showing up completely caught in the bleh-'I dont wanna create'-mode. I end up sharing a big revelation from my written journal session; discovering my motivation to create is driven by a undercurrent of fear -- aka EGO! I talk about how this fear has triggered my hustle stories, guilt & using force in my career & how I wanna fucking LOVE on all of us experiencing ego being in the driver's seat. thank you for listening & sharing this episode with your people. review...
Mar 10, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 111
in this episode I discover new depths of my icky transformation phase; being embarrased of the artist I want to be. I share how I've noticed I'm not owning my love of singing musical theatre and talk about topics like judgement, self-judgement, fitting in/being cool vs. belonging, self-acceptance & authenticity. I talk about the huge identity shift I am undergoing, how messy & confusing the complexity of my artistry feels & how I know it's time to embrace it aaalll. mentioned: - Amie...
Mar 03, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 110
in this episode I share a hard realization: I'm in the awkward, painful, growing pains of transformation -- and more importantly, I share the realization that this is RESISTANCE & UPLEVELING all wrapped up in one. this weird phase is all about moving with the shifts, expansion, backing ourselves 100%, learning to say no and radical self-honesty. let me soothe our scared ego's in this episode & normalize a very normal, albeit uncomfortable, part of the creative's journey. hint: you are ri...
Feb 22, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 109
in this episode I'm back after being sick for a week. I give updates concerning both good & bad news & dive a little deeper into the self-worth belief of 'I'm not (good) enough'. I talk about being rejected by a collaborator, receiving an encouraging e-mail from a casting team & how the grant application I'm working on is awakening procrastination, perfectionism and the fear of the ONE shot. mentioned: ways to support me - share, subscribe, rate or review podcast - listen to & su...
Feb 13, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 108
in this episode I share the emotional highs, lows & aftermath of the big audition of this week. I talk about the intense vulnerability hangover I'm in, about allowing & processing the heavy emotions and practicing enoughness as I venture into the unknown. ASK MJ topic: fear Q: "I am afraid that my energy isn’t reliable, worried I’m taking on too much & will fail" in this today's ASK MJ I channel my compassionate/higher self to soothe this listener (& all of us who may feel the sa...
Feb 02, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 107
in this episode I share the emotions coming up as I get closer & closer to my dreams. I talk about how the ego tries to stay in the familiar, how trusting we are enough is an antidote for doubt & also how normal this part of the process is. resistance means you are on the path to achieving your dreams! ASK MJ send in your questions for next week's episode at hellomjunleashed@gmail.com thank you for listening & sharing this episode with your people. reviews/ratings/subscriptions &...
Jan 26, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 106
in this episode I share how my new creative endeavours are sparking the old familiar feeling of the vulnerability hangover. I talk about how this is a sign of generosity, leveling up & that we have created something very valuable for the world. as always I give examples from my own life as I recently started preparing a new podcast. ASK MJ topic: procrastination in this segment I share my reflections on what causes procrastination & what ways we can support ourselves through it to pursue...
Jan 19, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 105
in this episode I share recent insights as I meet old hustle habits. I share how I am reframing & using new strategies my to-do lists; talking about trust, resting, co-creating with the universe & affirmations to embody a life without burn-out. I also talk about balancing our feminine & masculine energies. ASK MJ today's Q: "how to decide if I should date a man, if my body/heart goes yes/no/yes/no. very contrasting!" -- in this segment today I talk about intuition vs ego & being ...
Jan 12, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 104
in this episode I share a recent revelation about my art & money. I talk about the discrepancy I've discovered between my goal to be a well-paid artist & not having ANY art for sale? I share how I'm thinking creatively about monetizing my art & give us a big, loving kick in the butt to STOP HOARDING OUR ART! also, I introduce my NEW SEGMENT called 'ASK MJ' ! today's question was: " how to set boundaries when you’re with your family? mentioned quote: “Boundaries are the distance at wh...
Jan 04, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 103
in this episode I reflect on how originality, comparison & resemblence are a part of the creative journey. I talk about how it can be to our advantage as artists to create similar art to others & how we at the same time are innately original. I share as an example how I've reframed my fear of being seen as copycat with my coming EP. it's not either or, it's both and. INTRODUCING NEW SEGMENT: 'ASK MJ' send in questions about YOUR specific situation from your creative life using hellomjunl...
Dec 29, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 102
in this episode I share my way of using the life hack 'life is happening FOR you, not TO you'. I talk about examples from my own life, where I've experienced tough times and how they've ultimately brought me incredible gifts & insights; i.e. how burn-out led to more creativity, how no income led to more support & how rejections led to feelings of worthiness. all this, while reminding us to always allow the emotions to move through us. thank you for listening & sharing this episode wi...
Dec 22, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 101
ARGHH! 100 EPISODES, Y’ALL! this episode is dedicated to you, my loyal listener, as I answer YOUR questions in this celebratory Q&A. I spill so many reflections & lessons about shame, spirituality, mental health & manifestation in this one, as I look back on my time with & leading up to this podcast. listen to this special one-hour episode from top to bottom or jump to your favorite question using the time stamps below: (12:00) Q1: Is there something you’ve felt shameful about th...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 100
in this episode I talk about how the art of receiving is being activated again in my creative life & in general. I talk about what receiving is, why it can be so hard for me & how I'm implementing the infamous baby-steps to invite more support & abundance in. I share how the skill of receiving is especially activated for me when it comes to getting support or help & share stories from recent an event, where I (ironically enough) needed help finding the support I want in my career...
Dec 08, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 99
in this episode I share my feelings about the next, vulnerable step: sending my art off to gatekeepers. I share all the resistance I'm working through, the stories coming up & how I am rewriting them through my journal. I talk about finding evidence to poke holes in underlying beliefs, such as 'it is unsafe for me to work with other people'. And I spend time validating & normalizing how insanely vulnerable this part of the artist's life is. y'all! I'm almost at episode 100, which I will ...
Dec 05, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 98
in this episode I share thoughts about feeling blocked & stuck. I share how beliefs define our reality, some of the manifestation hacks I'm currently using & share my own story of blasting through a plateau recently. I share how looking at gains & consequences can help understand & release limiting beliefs & how EFT can be a real help in this whole thing. mentioned: Kathrin Zenkina @manifestationbabe thank you for listening, love. if you enjoyed this episode, I deeply appreci...
Nov 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 97
