The Contentment Creator

This episode shares a content strategy shift rooted in avoiding creative burnout, supporting personal brand growth, embracing podcast evolution, and redefining creative entrepreneurship.

Where are this podcast and channel are going next?

After a year of daily content, real growth, and deep experimentation, I’m pulling back the curtain on what worked, what didn’t, and how my content strategy is evolving to better support sustainability and creative entrepreneurship.

In this episode, I share the milestones we reached, including platform growth, audience expansion, and ranking within the top entrepreneurship podcasts, as well as the...

If goal setting, vision casting, and CEO care feel hard in a postpartum season, this episode is for creative entrepreneurs resetting their goals gently, honestly, and without pressure.

Now let’s talk about goal setting when the year is already underway.

As a life coach, I usually approach goal setting and vision casting with depth and structure. But this year, in the middle of a postpartum season, I needed a simpler and more compassionate approach rooted in CEO care.

In this episode, I share how I reset my goals as a new mom, bu...

Designing maternity leave, maternity leave planning, postpartum recovery, and CEO care as an online business owner looks very different than most people expect. In this episode, I share what I learned designing my second maternity leave and what actually made it sustainable.

This conversation is for any online business owner navigating maternity leave planning while protecting their health, income, and long term vision. After experiencing life threatening complications during my first maternity leave, I approached my second leave with a completely different strategy centered on real postpartum recovery and intentional CEO care.

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Maternity leave, online business owner, goal setting, content strategy, and YouTube growth. In today’s episode, I share what I learned while planning my second maternity leave, setting goals for 2026, and evolving this channel.

If you are planning a maternity leave while running an online business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what I learned while designing my second maternity leave as an online business owner, what my goal-setting looked like one month into 2026, and what is changing on the Contentment Creator Podcast.

This conversation is both practical and personal, including lessons from my f...

What if procrastination isn’t a flaw, but a signal?

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore the deeper relationship between procrastination and alignment, especially for creatives, neurodivergent thinkers, and those who move with intuition rather than urgency.

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We live in a culture that rewards speed and hustle, but many of us don’t create that way. Sometimes procrastination isn’t avoidance—it’s timing. It’s your body asking for clarity. It’s an idea still forming. It’s alignment...

How do you find clarity on what you want when you’re pulled in a million directions?

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore why the questions What do you need? and What do you want? can feel so difficult to answer—especially when life is full, noisy, and layered with responsibility.

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For many creative, high-capacity people, clarity doesn’t come from logic alone. It comes from attunement—slowing down enough to listen beneath the noise—and from disce...

Self compassion doesn’t grow in judgmental soil.

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how self compassion is shaped not only by how we speak to ourselves, but by the environments we stay in, the conversations we tolerate, and the people we allow close.

For high achievers, people pleasers, and recovering performers, judgment often feels familiar, even safe. It can be subtle. It can be wrapped in humor. And yet, over time, it feeds the inner critic we’re trying so hard to heal.

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Have you ever wondered if you’re speaking from your authentic voice — or just saying what you think people want to hear?

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore what it really means to unlock your authentic voice, especially as a creative, leader, or people pleaser who’s tired of performing insight instead of living it.

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Unlocking your authentic voice isn’t about adding more confidence, more strategy, or more content.

It’s about removing what isn’t...

Can you choose contentment and growth at the same time? Many creative, growth-oriented people believe that if they allow themselves to feel content, they’ll lose their edge. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore why contentment and growth are not opposites and how being present actually fuels aligned ambition.

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In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen explores a powerful reframe for growth-oriented creatives who feel caught between being present now and building what’s next.

We unpa...

CEO care for parents is about more than self-care, it’s about raising the floor beneath you, protecting your baseline, and modeling boundaries for your children. In this episode, we explore CEO care for parents, foundational wellbeing, and how to stay steady during stressful parenting seasons.

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When your life feels stretched across home, work, and community, CEO care for parents helps you maintain your...

Marriage after kids is rarely what we expect. In this episode, we explore marriage after kids, the invisible load of parenthood, and how emotional labor affects partnership. Parenthood doesn’t just ask you to do more — it asks you to hold more, and sometimes that weight isn’t evenly distributed.

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If you’re navigating marriage after kids and feeling the weight of unseen emotional labor, this episode of...

Conscious parenting boundaries become essential when advice shows up uninvited. In this episode, we explore conscious parenting boundaries, emotional regulation, and how parents doing inner work can protect their nervous system without shutting down connection.

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If you’re practicing conscious parenting boundaries and find yourself overwhelmed by opinions disguised as help, this conversation offers language, clarity, and relief. We talk about why advice can...

Parenting a highly sensitive child can feel overwhelming when emotions don’t just bounce between you, they amplify. In this episode, we explore parenting a highly sensitive child, nervous system co-regulation, and how emotional regulation becomes a creative, moment-by-moment practice rather than a rigid script.

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If you’re parenting a highly sensitive child who experiences big emotions, tantrums, or emotional storms, this conversation refram...

Parenting with presence can feel impossible when your body is home but your brain is still logged into work. In this episode, we explore parenting with presence, nervous system regulation, and how working parents can gently transition from productivity mode into connection without guilt or force.

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If you’ve ever felt mentally overloaded while trying to parent, this conversation on parenting with presence, nerv...

Burnout recovery does not start with doing more. It starts with nervous system regulation.

In this episode of The Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how entrepreneurs can heal burnout by shifting out of survival mode and into sustainable leadership. If you have been pushing through exhaustion, feeling guilty for resting, or wondering why productivity tools are no longer working, this conversation offers a new path forward.

You will learn why rest is not laziness, how nervous system regulation restores clarity and creativity, and what success looks like when it is rooted in self trust instead...

Being in a relationship with another entrepreneur comes with unique joys and challenges. In this episode, I explore how entrepreneur couples can maintain relationship consistency, emotional connection, and partnership intimacy while pursuing ambitious business goals.

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Learn strategies for balancing business and love, navigating creative clashes, supporting each other’s visions, and creating a healthy rhythm that honors both your relationship and your entrepreneurial drive.

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Do you feel like your partner can’t meet all your emotional, intellectual, or creative needs? You’re not alone. In this episode, I explore why it’s healthy to need more than one person, how to maintain conscious partnerships, and ways to grow closer while honoring your own needs.

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Learn how to navigate relationship gaps, communicate your needs effectively, and build a supportive web of...

Are you a content creator struggling with consistency while preparing for life changes? In this episode, I share how I’m planning 5 months of podcast content ahead of my maternity leave and keeping my audience engaged. Discover strategies for content creation, audience connection, creative sprints, and staying present for your community.

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How to plan content consistently before major life transitions

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Growth gaps in relationships can quietly change everything. If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are growing at different speeds, this episode explores how growth gaps in relationships, outgrowing your partner, and emotional growth in long-term relationships can create distance without anyone doing anything wrong.

When personal growth, therapy, self-reflection, and inner work begin shifting how you see the world, growth gaps in relationships often appear. You may start questioning whether you’re outgrowing your partner, struggling with emotional growth in long-term relationships, or wondering how to stay connected during seasons of change.

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You’re not lazy. Executive dysfunction, burnout, and nervous system overwhelm are often the real issue for creatives, entrepreneurs, and neurodivergent thinkers.

In this episode, we unpack why executive dysfunction isn’t laziness, how burnout impacts motivation, and why CEO self-care is essential leadership, not indulgence. If you’ve been stuck in avoidance, overwhelmed by perfectionism, or exhausted from pushing too hard, this conversation will help you reconnect with safety, clarity, and capacity.

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Overplanning and creative overwhelm can make even the most inspired entrepreneurs feel stuck. In this episode, we explore overplanning, creative overwhelm, and what to do when you have too many ideas but don’t know where to begin.

If you’ve ever felt frozen by possibility — notebooks full of ideas, tabs open, projects half-started — this conversation is for you. Creative overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re inconsistent or undisciplined. It means your creative life is alive. Overplanning often shows up when you care deeply and want to get it right. And having too many ideas doesn’t mean you’re fl...

Boundaries in business are not about shutting people out — they’re about staying present, grounded, and aligned. In this episode, we explore boundaries in business, saying no without guilt, and how entrepreneurs can build sustainable relationships without burning out or resenting their yes.

For many entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives, saying yes feels like generosity. But boundaries in business reveal that every yes is an energetic investment. Saying no without guilt protects your presence, preserves your energy, and strengthens sustainable relationships built on integrity rather than obligation.

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Spiral thinking is not a flaw, it’s a form of brilliance. In this episode, we explore spiral thinking, nonlinear productivity, and how creative entrepreneurs can build businesses that support their natural way of thinking instead of fighting it.

If you’ve ever felt scattered, undisciplined, or “behind” because traditional productivity systems don’t work for you, this conversation is for you. Nonlinear productivity doesn’t follow straight lines. Spiral thinking allows creative entrepreneurs to connect ideas, intuit patterns, and hold expansive visions all at once. The problem isn’t your brain, it’s the systems you’ve been trying to...

Rest is productive especially for entrepreneurs navigating burnout, nervous system regulation, and sustainable business growth. In this episode, we explore why rest is productive, how nervous system regulation impacts leadership, and why burnout recovery is essential for building a sustainable business rooted in self-trust instead of self-punishment.

So many entrepreneurs believe rest is earned, not essential. This mindset fuels burnout, disrupts nervous system regulation, and creates businesses that only function at 100%. In this conversation, you’ll learn why rest is productive, how honoring nervous system regulation supports burnout recovery, and how conscious leadership creates a sustainable business mo...

Growth seasons don’t arrive with clarity.

They arrive with disorientation, creative blocks, restlessness, overwhelm, and the urge to burn everything down and start over.

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen explores what it really means to stay present during seasons of deep change—and why presence itself is a form of CEO care.

This conversation is for you if:

You’re growing, but don’t feel clear yet

Your ambition and nervous system feel at odds

Journaling feels supportive and strangely hard

You...

Discover how to break free from black and white thinking and unlock your full creative potential! 🎨 In this episode, we explore creativity, consistency, growth, and burnout while showing you how to live fully in the gray. Learn how high achievers, neurodivergent thinkers, and creatives can build sustainable habits, embrace paradox, and fuel personal development without sacrificing self-care or resilience.

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✨ Key takeaways:

Understand why black...

Feeling like an outsider even in a room full of people? In this episode, we dive deep into belonging to yourself, self-worth, and inner confidence. Learn how to stop people-pleasing, trust yourself, and show up fully without editing who you are.

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You’ll discover: how self belonging anchors you through relational tension, why true belonging doesn’t require changing yourself, and how to finally feel enou...

Are you told you're "too much" or "too sensitive"? Discover how embracing emotional depth, sensitivity, and creativity can empower your personal growth and strengthen self-awareness. In this episode, learn how honoring your inner world helps you live authentically and build fulfilling relationships.

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✨ Key Takeaways:

Embrace emotional depth – transform what feels like a liability into your superpower.

Honor your inne...

Discover how to rebuild self-trust, listen to your inner voice, and live a life of conscious living. In this episode, we explore personal growth practices that strengthen your intuition, reclaim your confidence, and create alignment in your daily life.

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Do you often second-guess yourself or seek validation from others? You're not alone. Self-trust isn’t about always being right—it’s about honoring your inner voice and maki...

Unlock the transformative power of solitude, self-care, mindfulness, ambivert energy, and personal growth in this episode. Discover how small moments of stillness can help you recharge, reconnect, and embrace your true self. Whether you’re a parent, creator, or extrovert learning to love quiet, this guide shows you how solitude can be radical self-care.

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We dive into practical ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, even...

Grace-based parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about self-compassion, conscious parenting, and emotional regulation that shapes your child’s inner world. In this episode, we explore how grace-based parenting transforms the way you relate to yourself and your child, especially during emotional meltdowns, dysregulation, and moments of self-doubt.

✨ Grace-based parenting teaches that love doesn’t disappear when behavior gets messy.

✨ Self-compassion in parenting creates emotional safety for both parent and child.

✨ Conscious parenting reminds you that parenting is a practice, not a performance.

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Energetic hygiene for parents isn’t optional—it’s foundational to conscious parenting, emotional regulation, and nervous system health. In this episode, we explore how energetic hygiene, parenting boundaries, and energy clearing practices directly shape your child’s inner world and your own well-being.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling drained, heavy, or off, that’s not your imagination. That’s your energy responding. And as parents, we don’t just manage our own emotional energy—we also carry the emotional energy of our children, our families, and our communities. This is why energetic hygiene...

Daily affirmations for kids are one of the most powerful parenting tools for shaping identity, confidence, and emotional resilience. In this episode, we explore how affirmations for kids support emotional development, conscious parenting, and creative identity formation—starting in everyday moments like car rides and bedtime routines.

When parents use daily affirmations for kids, they actively shape how children see themselves. These affirmations for kids become the language of identity, reinforcing confidence, emotional resilience, and self-worth. Through conscious parenting, affirmations for kids help children believe they are brave, kind, strong, safe, and loved.

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Parenting is an ongoing practice of letting go, surrender, and conscious parenting especially when control no longer works. In this episode, we explore how letting go and surrender in parenting lead to emotional regulation, deeper connection, and trust in your child’s path.

Letting go in parenting means releasing expectations, timelines, and control. Surrender in parenting is the deeper practice of trusting what unfolds. Together, conscious parenting, letting go, and surrender help parents choose peace over perfection, connection over control, and presence over pressure.

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Discover the true meaning of CEO care and resilience in marriage—beyond bubble baths and boundaries. 🌿 In this episode, we explore how to show up for yourself and your partner during life’s hardest seasons—illness, loss, financial strain, identity shifts, and parenthood challenges. Learn how to cultivate resilience, CEO care, and emotional strength that carries you through every storm. 

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Whether you’re navigating tough season...

Change in relationships is inevitable and conscious relationships are built by growing together through change, not resisting it. If you’ve ever felt your relationship shifting, evolving, or entering a new season, this episode explores how conscious partnership allows couples to grow together without losing themselves.

In this episode, we talk about change in relationships, conscious relationships, and what it truly means to grow together instead of clinging to fixed versions of your partner. You don’t marry a person, you marry their evolution, their seasons, their reinventions, and their becoming.

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Inner peace and activism don’t have to be opposites. In this episode, we explore how to protect your peace while staying committed to justice, relationships, and meaningful change — without burnout or nervous system collapse.

If you’ve been wrestling with inner peace, activism, nervous system regulation, marriage and emotional safety, or how to stay grounded during uncertain times, this conversation is for you.

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Life purpose is often misunderstood as something to achieve, chase, or earn  but what if your life purpose is something you remember instead? In this episode, we explore how life purpose is not a job, title, or checklist, but a way of being rooted in your authentic self.

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Within the first moments, we redefine life purpose as a soul-level truth and  a spiritual fingerprint that shapes how yo...

Shadow work in marriage is one of the most powerful tools for emotional healing, self-awareness, and deeper intimacy. In this episode, we explore how shadow work, emotional projection, and self-acceptance shape our relationships especially within marriage.

Marriage often acts as a mirror, revealing the hidden parts of ourselves we’ve learned to suppress. Through shadow work, we learn that emotional triggers are not defects, but survival strategies developed to protect something tender. When shadow work in marriage is practiced with honesty, it reduces emotional projection, increases self-awareness, and allows true self-acceptance to emerge.

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Your inner environment drives everything, your business growth, parenting, and life satisfaction. In this episode, we explore how tending to your inner world, CEO care, and self-awareness can transform your energy, decisions, and relationships. 

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Discover how to nurture your inner environment, manage your emotions, and cultivate clarity for better business, parenting, and life outcomes. Learn actionable strategies for CEO care, including simple daily rituals to boost your inner w...