Creative Weirdo

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By: Lizzie Arduino

Welcome friends!! Creative Weirdo is a safe space where we can all express our weirdest, wildest dreams while uncovering the noise that blocks us from showing up as our boldest selves. This podcast is designed with the love of creation in mind, made to support all of life’s universal feelings, themes, and challenges that we run into as the complex beings we are. You can think of this show as your weekly dose of humanity, comfort, and reassurance that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Whether what you’re creating is a project outside of yourself, or a bra...

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Creativity makes you wild, not crazy
#13
08/06/2026

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Social media turned self-expression into self-censorship
#12
07/23/2026

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Taking your creativity seriously without forcing it
#11
07/09/2026

The hard part is not in the work itself, it's in everything leading up to it. Today we explored this by looking at creativity through a different lens... one that embodies our natural being, rather than forcing us to show up. Taking your creativity seriously can easily invite unnecessary pressure into the process. Let the rough edges of this episode open up possibilities for creating from a peaceful place!

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Denying your creativity is denying God
#10
06/25/2026

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The coolness competition that social media breeds: cultivating taste
#9
06/11/2026

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Babe, you're spiraling again.
#8
05/28/2026

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Creativity takes patience that hustle culture doesn't reward
#7
05/14/2026

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Maybe you're not running from yourself, you're just changing
#5
04/30/2026

This episode initially started off as a conversation about operating from your heart vs your mind and quickly turned into cognitive behavioral therapy for embarrassment/shame lol. Enjoy!

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PAY ATTENTION!!!!
#4
04/16/2026

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Weird ways to add more whimsy into your life!!
#3
04/02/2026

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You're disrespecting yourself by not speaking your mind
#2
03/19/2026

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Getting Weird on the Mic
#1
03/05/2026

HIIIIII!!! WELCOME TO CREATIVE WEIRDOOOOO!! I'm so stoked to showcase my art in a way that feels more authentic than anything I've ever done in my life!! To share it with all of you beautiful souls out there is truly a blessing! Thanks for caring that I care and being cool and awesome :)))))))))

SO MUCH FUN IS IN STOREEEEE

Thank you all for listening along, I don't take an ounce of support to waste ever


The Tortured Artist // Create Like Your Life Depends on It, Because It Does
#4
02/05/2026

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If You Want Something You've Never Had, You Have To Do Something You've Never Done
#3
01/29/2026

Some topics discussed in this episode:

Embracing the beginner's mindset in familiar and new endeavors.Balancing feelings and actions in the creative process.Operating from feeling rather than trustYou're afraid of your own potentialGetting caught up in potential risksThinking best case scenarioDoing the hard thingUncovering personal definitions of success and fulfillment.The role of trust and confidence in achieving potential.

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Feeling Like Your Inspiration is Always One Step Ahead of Your Ability // Confidence in Creation
#2
01/22/2026

Main topics discussed in this episode:

Forceful energy of rebranding yourself with the new yearFeeling like you have to act as fast as possible on your creative impulsesWanting to feel knowledgeable about your passions // feeling incompetent Feeling like your inspiration is always one step ahead of your ability The sometimes negative influence of trends on our confidence Is it possible to be 100% confident all the time?Stagnancy from sticking to what you know rather than challenging yourself with a new approachFuck the timeline. Going with the flow can be THE approach.The significance of youthful friendships in how...


May 2026 Be Everything That 2025 Wasn't, CHEERS
#1
01/08/2026

Keywords:

Authenticity, societal norms, personal growth, creative expression, self-discovery

In this episode I talk about a lot of things. Here's a brief summary of what we discussed...

Embracing authenticity in all aspects of life.Challenging societal norms and expectations.Focusing on personal growth at a realistic pace.Resisting pressure to conform in creative endeavors.Pursuing genuine self-expression.Taking the road less traveled for personal fulfillment.Finding joy in gradual progress and self-discovery.Avoiding overconsumption and embracing minimalism.IF YOU WANT A VILLAGE YOU HAVE TO BE A VILLAGER!!

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Are You Cool or Just Conforming?
#5
12/29/2025

Takeaways:

Let yourself be in whatever phase you're in.Understanding your body's need for rest is crucial.The creative process is deeply personal and ever-evolving.Balancing rest and productivity is key to personal growth.Authenticity is more important than conforming to societal norms.Fear of judgment can hinder creative expression.Creating from a place of joy leads to genuine content.Self-expression requires courage and vulnerability.The importance of not over-complicating the creative process.Embrace your unique journey and let your art speak for itself.

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The Truth About Creating: Breaking Through Creative Barriers
#4
11/17/2025

Topics discussed:

The inevitability of creative struggles and their role in growth.The importance of falling out of love with current methods to discover new paths.The challenge of balancing personal expression with audience expectations.Overcoming limiting beliefs in the creative process.The significance of creating for oneself rather than conforming to external perceptions.The role of fear and self-doubt in hindering creative expression.The interconnectedness of personal evolution and artistic creation.The power of authenticity and vulnerability in creative work.The impact of societal norms on the perception of creativity.

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Being Ready Isn't a Feeling, It's a Decision: Your Purpose is Peace
#3
10/13/2025

Key topics discussed:

Responding vs. Reacting: Understanding how this applies to all aspects of life, not just interpersonal relationships.Desire and Reality: Exploring the concept of desiring something not currently in your reality and what it means.Old Beliefs vs. New Beliefs: Identifying conditioned beliefs, how to replace them, and the fears blocking desires.Peace and Trust: Emphasizing the importance of choosing peace and trusting intuition over fear and anxiety.Self-Worth and Deserving: Discussing how self-worth affects desires and the ability to receive abundance.The Illusion of Control: Recognizing the impact of trying to control outcomes and the...


The Complex Duality of Desiring More and Finding Gratitude in What is
#2
09/29/2025

Main topics discussed:

The conflict between desiring more and finding gratitude in the present.The concept of gratitude as a natural state versus a conscious practice.The emotional complexity of transitions and personal growth.The importance of presence in appreciating current realities.The role of societal and self-imposed limitations in personal development.The balance between seeking lessons and allowing natural growth.

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Future You Needs You to Prioritize Being Here Now
#1
09/15/2025

Topics Discussed:

The Emotional Weight of September/Seasons Changing: Exploring the juxtaposition of excitement and nostalgia as seasons change.Desires and Dreams: The challenge of allowing yourself to dream big and the consuming nature of desires.Prioritizing Future Self vs. Present Joy: The struggle of balancing responsibilities with personal fulfillment.Self-Worth and Boundaries: Understanding the importance of setting boundaries WITH YOURSELF//self respect.Trust and Acceptance: The relationship between trusting the process and accepting life's unpredictability.Mind vs. Heart: Differentiating between the mind's doubts and the heart's true desires.Living in the Present: The importance of enjoying the...


Aligning With Your Higher Self: The Power of Intuition and Curiosity
#9
09/01/2025

Topics discussed:

Exploring the balance between feeling too much and not enough in different environments.The power of curiosity in unlocking deeper parts of yourself.The role of intuition in aligning with your true self.Learning how to navigate the discomfort of personal growth and alignment.Embracing the idea that different perspectives can lead to greater enlightenment.The importance of self-love and community in personal development.

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Embracing Change: From Fear to Freedom//ROAD TRIP EDITION
#8
08/25/2025

Topics discussed in this episode:

Transitioning through life's phases and embracing uncertainty.Overcoming self-imposed barriers and healing from past triggers.The significance of intuition and trusting the journey.The symbolism of transformation and growth, illustrated by personal anecdotes.The balance between imagination and reality in manifesting desires.Understanding and redefining the concept of failure.Building a supportive community and the importance of self-reflection.

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Unlocking Abundance: Trust, Transformation, and Authentic Living
#7
08/11/2025

Topics Discussed:

The importance of living from the heart rather than the mind.Embracing intuition and overcoming overthinking.The impact of external influences on personal beliefs and dreams.The power of authenticity and creating from a place of trust.Understanding abundance and the role of trust in personal growth.The beauty of aging and embracing life's transitions.Encouragement to pursue dreams fearlessly and embrace one's potential.Reflections on a transformative month-long experience in Italy.

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The Power of Being Misunderstood: Finding Freedom in Authenticity
#6
08/04/2025

Key Takeaways:

People pleasing often stems from a desire to be understood.Self-love is crucial for overcoming people pleasing.Authenticity comes from knowing and loving yourself deeply.You don't have to conform to be liked; authenticity attracts genuine connections.Embrace your messy parts; they make you relatable.You are not defined by others' perceptions of you.Creating from a place of release is more fulfilling than seeking approval.Allow yourself to be misunderstood; it sets you free.Self-worth is inherent and should not be traded for approval.Trust the process of becoming and enjoy being present.

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You're About to Turn the Corner: Unlocking Your True Potential
#5
07/21/2025

Topics discussed in this episode:

Intuition:The importance of trusting your intuition and following your heart.How intuition is often undervalued compared to logic, yet it plays a crucial role in personal growth.Self-Discovery and Personal Growth:The journey of self-discovery and the significance of understanding one's true self.Embracing personal growth by letting go of societal expectations and focusing on inner desires.Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Receiving AbundanceThe challenge of overcoming limiting beliefs instilled by upbringing and society.Encouragement to dream bigger and open oneself to receiving abundance.Living Authentically:The power of living authentically and pursuing...


Suppressing Your Spirituality is Self Sabotage. YOU'RE A STAR
#4
07/14/2025

If you're worth something later, you're worth something now. When you were a kid, you knew you were special. RECLAIM THAT.

Topics in this episode:

Embracing solitudeAwakening your spirituality and using it as your keyDiscovering confidence through childhood joyThe power of intuitionSurrendering to the universe

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Maybe You Don't Need to Know the Meaning Behind it- CREATE TO RELEASE
#3
06/09/2025

Topics discussed in this episode:

Creating to releaseBecoming comfortable with being misunderstoodEagerly trying to build the audience that you want AuthenticityYou don't have to understand why Devotion vs. disciplineFear of being perceived

Journal prompts:

What are your shadow parts? What are the parts of you that you feel like you have to hide from others?What is your "why" for creating?What does your most authentic self mean to you?What is the real reason why you want a bigger audience? What's your favorite part about the creative process?What is your idea of "...


You're Afraid of Your Own Potential: If You're Worth Something Later, You're Worth Something Now
#2
06/02/2025

If you need to step into your power and be reminded of who you are, PRESS PLAY!!!!

Some themes of this episode:

Just because it's hard doesn't mean that it's not meant for youUnbecoming who you aren't--shedding versions of you & feeling like you're losing yourselfYour devotion must be stronger than your fearFeeling ungrateful for dreaming bigger than where you're currently atHaving contradicting beliefsSeasons of CHANGE and huge TRANSFORMATION

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A Music Artist's Take on the Creative Process: Natalie Wilson Takes the Mic
#1
05/26/2025

I had the amazing opportunity to talk with the incredibly talented artist, Natalie Wilson. This episode will broaden your perspective of the creative process, all the while sharing Natalie's experience with music. Whether you are pursuing the art of making music, starting a podcast, or trying to get your creations out into the world.....we are all creators.

Go check out Natalie's music:

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uo1mqxRLK2pm2tX4gxsaW?si=nVbIPBjoQrebQVdWEg3wKA

Apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/natalie-wilson/1681422617

Youtube: https://www...


GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY! The Truth About Healing Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, and Acceptance
#9
05/12/2025

We're road trippin together! Allow me to take you for a spin while I yap about what life has been feeling like lately. If you're familiar with the feelings associated with imposter syndrome, thinking you have to show up perfectly every time, or being unsure of how much you've "healed" or "accepted" about yourself, then this episode has come to find you in divine timing my friend.

Fuck the perfectionism, fuck the expectations. We're embracing the messiness of life and finding who we are in the process. Let this episode be a catalyst to fully embodying who...


Are You Letting Yourself Desire Your Dreams?
#8
04/14/2025

How do you ever expect yourself to have what you desire if you won't even let yourself in on what that might feel like?

This episode is for those of you who might be frequently asking yourself: "what do I need to do in order to get to where I want to be?"

Journal prompts for this episode:

What do you believe you have to offer this world? In other words, what is it about your creativity that needs to be seen by the world? What is the hardest part about the...


Burnout Fucking Sucks. Let's Talk About It
#7
03/24/2025

Take a load off. Slow down, drink some water (or Mud Wtr hehe) and let's chat about the heaviness of life we're feelin.

So I took a little break... yep you guessed it, life has been burning me to the ground lately. Instead of sitting on the mic to give you guys a million different tips that you can use to get into a better headspace right now, I realized that's probably the last thing someone who's feeling burnt-out would want to listen to. So instead, today we'll just have a fun, real, raw chat about what...


Feeling Like Your Highest Self is So Out of Reach
#6
02/10/2025

Getting tired of constantly feeling like you're working towards a "better" version of you that feels so far away? Good news, you've come to the right place! Toda's episode is here to help you embody all that you already are, which will in-turn, get you exactly where/who you want to be.

Journal prompts for this episode:

What can you learn from this current version of you?What have been the biggest habits to build or break in your life? What was the obstacle?What would you have to do/change in order to...


Does Self-Awareness Come With a Cost? What is the Price of Healing?
#5
02/03/2025

Today I got real with yall on where I am in my healing journey. I think a lot of us can resonate with the feeling of wanting to throw in the towel and just be done with it already. Today we will deconstruct the concept of "healing forever" and my hopes are that after listening in today, you feel as through you're actually doing a lot better than you think.

Journal prompts for this episode:

What has been the hardest thing for you to push past in your healing journey? What mindset shift has...


Healing Your Relationship With Your Parents --How to Forgive Without Ever Getting an Apology
#4
01/27/2025

This episode is for my people that have not only struggled to see eye-to-eye with their parents all their life, but are also having a hard time completely letting go from any resentment held towards these people.

Journal prompts for healing a parent-child relationship:

If you didn't go through all that you have with your parents, do you think you'd be the person you are today? How do you think your perspective on life would be different?What is something that your parent(s) have said or done that has always stuck with you? Assess how...


Understanding the Language of the Universe
#3
01/20/2025

Today's episode is a summary of the thoughts that were circulating through my mind during my 7 hour drive back to school. If you're someone who is looking to either strengthen your relationship with yourself or whatever higher power you believe in, or maybe just look further into the possibility of their being a higher power, then you've come to the right place.

This episode is here for you to dive deeper into your belief system. To understand which beliefs are truly yours, and which one's were never yours to begin with. Through becoming curious with our own...


Playfulness and Curiosity: Dancing With the Divine
#2
01/13/2025

This episode might just be the one to get your sparkle back if you feel like it's been dimmed, especially with the pressures of this New Year. Today I brought in some inner child healing to the conversation of taking a playful approach to the new year. How can we learn how to live through our youthful selves? How might our beliefs have changed overtime for better or for worse? These types of questions just might make you realize that a lot of your beliefs were never yours to begin with.

Journal Prompts for this...


Taking a Softer Approach to the New Year
#1
01/06/2025

I am so proud of the person you are and who you are setting yourself out to become. Today's episode will give you a little break from all the New Years resolutions that are being thrown in your face all at once.

Our goal this year is not to change ourselves, but to know ourselves deeper. With that, we love ourselves into evolving to the highest versions of our being.

It's out with the self hatred, the comparison, the lack of pride in our accomplishments, the overworking our bodies and minds, and in with the...


Finding Peace in Where You Are Even if It's Not Where You Want To Be: Home For the Holidays Edition
#12
12/30/2024

I'm home for the holiday's and you know how that goes... feeling stressed, overwhelmed, putting too much on your plate, being forced back into an environment that you've outgrown, etc.

Today's episode will give you a new perspective on being somewhere that you don't necessarily want to be, but have to for the time being. I talked about my own experience being home, while adding in tips and things to do to help you make the best of this phase of your life.

Journal prompts for this episode:

What old patterns do you see...