[The Productive Flourishing podcast was originally called the Creative Giant Show.]
Highlights of This Episode:
What creative burnout is and strategies for avoiding it
How Jennifer transitioned from being a screenwriter to writing a book on self-care
Whether or not there are gender differences in creativity
How Jennifer manages her competitive nature so that it doesn’t lead to burnout
Which dynamics of women and creativity are under-addressed
How Jennifer has helped women say “yes” to themselves
Why seeking a “purpose” in life isn’t a wise pursuit
About Jennifer Louden:
Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer who helped launch the self-care movement with her first book, The Woman’s Comfort Book. She’s the author of six additional books on well-being and whole living: The Couple’s Comfort Book, The Pregnant Woman’s Comfort Book, The Woman’s Retreat Book, Comfort Secrets for Busy Women (The Comfort Queen’s Guide to Life in hardcover), The Life Organizer, and Year of Daily Joy. There are about a million copies of her books in print in nine languages.
Jennifer has spoken around the U.S., Canada, and Europe, written a national magazine column for a Martha Stewart magazine, been profiled or quoted in dozens of major magazines, and appeared on hundreds of TV and radio shows, even on Oprah. Jennifer has been teaching retreats and leading workshops since 1992, and creating vibrant online communities and innovative learning experiences since 2000. She married her second husband at 50, and is the very proud mom of Lillian and very proud bonus
Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Quotes by Joseph Campbell (#3 on the list)
Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow, by Elizabeth Lesser
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