The Contentment Creator

Pregnancy and postpartum reshape every part of your life—including intimacy. 💗 Whether you're feeling disconnected, touched out, or simply unsure how to bridge the gap with your partner, this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast offers gentle, powerful insight.

🌿 Learn how intimacy during pregnancy and postpartum isn’t about perfection—it's about presence. We explore how to reconnect in new ways, build emotional closeness, and embrace the evolving forms of physical connection that feel safe and supported.

✨ In this episode, host Ellen Broen helps creative entrepreneurs and new parents:

Reimagine physical and emotional intimacy in po...

Pregnancy and postpartum change your relationship in deep, lasting ways. This episode explores how identity shifts, emotional disconnection, and new roles impact intimacy and communication between partners. For creative entrepreneurs navigating motherhood, relationships, and personal evolution—this is for you.

Discover how pregnancy and postpartum affect relationship dynamics, and why grace, communication, and outside support are essential. Whether you're a new parent or in the thick of transformation, this episode offers grounded support, clarity, and hope.

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Pregnancy and postpartum aren't just physical experiences—they're identity-shifting, business-altering seasons that redefine how we operate as leaders. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore self-care for pregnant and postpartum CEOs, and how it becomes the operational foundation—not a luxury.

💡 Whether you're running a business while growing a baby or navigating postpartum exhaustion while leading a team, this episode will help you redefine self-care as CEO care.

In this season of growing and evolving, your body, mind, and spirit are carrying more than one nervous system. The question becomes: How do you ref...

Pregnant and postpartum CEOs face a constantly shifting baseline—energy, creativity, and support evolve daily. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore what consistency for a CEO during pregnancy and postpartum really looks like. This is not about hustle—it's about honoring your rhythms, redefining consistency, and rebuilding sustainable systems as a creative entrepreneur and mother.

We’ll walk through five powerful mindset shifts and tools that help you stay grounded and intentional—even when everything around (and within) you is changing. If you’ve felt inconsistent, scattered, or like you’re falling behind, this episode...

Pregnancy and postpartum aren’t just physical—they’re powerful business disruptors. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, host Ellen Broin dives into how to reinvent business systems, reshape relationships, and restructure operations as a pregnant or postpartum CEO. 💼

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Whether you're redefining capacity, communicating new boundaries, or evolving your support systems, this episode gives practical insights and compassionate leadership tools to realign your business with the season you're in.

You’ll learn how to:

Rebuild your...

Pregnancy and postpartum reshape your creativity, identity, and business rhythm. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how creative entrepreneurs can stay connected to their creative spark—even when output slows down. If you've ever feared losing your creativity during motherhood, this is for you. Pregnancy, creativity, postpartum, creative entrepreneur, and identity shift are central to this conversation.

We’ll unpack how pregnancy and postpartum shift your creativity, not steal it. Your body is creating, your mind is incubating, and your business can still bloom—just differently. Learn gentle, sustainable practices for keeping your creati...

Creative entrepreneurs, are you navigating the powerful identity shift of pregnancy and postpartum? 🤍 In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we dive deep into the transformation that occurs when your identity as a mother and creator evolves. This is your reminder that creativity doesn’t pause in motherhood—it transforms.

Whether you're expecting, postpartum, or reflecting on past seasons, this episode gives you permission to honor the growth, release perfection, and trust your new rhythm.

We talk about:

Identity shift during pregnancy and postpartum 👶

Creativity in motherhood 🧠

Entrepreneurial growth as a p...

Nervous system regulation, mindful mornings, energy check-ins, and intention setting aren’t just wellness buzzwords—they’re essential CEO care tools for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to thrive without burning out. Whether you’re managing a business, raising a family, or nurturing a dream, this practice supports you in building a life that’s rooted in contentment and full of sustainable creativity.

Start your day with clarity, calm, and presence. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen guides you through a five-minute mindful body check-in—a powerful practice that helps creative entrepreneurs regulate their nervou...

Are you constantly chasing motivation and blaming yourself for inconsistency? You’re not lazy—your nervous system is just asking for safety first. 💡 In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, host Ellen Broen shares how nervous system regulation—not willpower—is the foundation for true, lasting consistency.

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✅ Learn why your nervous system affects your executive function, creative energy, and follow-through

✅ Discover how to rewire your routines by listening to your body’s signals

✅ Get simple regulation practices t...

When your body says no, do you listen? In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen breaks down how to honor your body’s wisdom in relationships, parenting, and entrepreneurship—without guilt or self-abandonment. 💛

Discover how to hold space without holding everything, and how to tell the difference between fear, resistance, and your body’s clear no. You'll learn practical tools for staying present, self-connected, and boundaried, even in moments of emotional overwhelm.

Whether you're a parent, partner, or creative entrepreneur, this episode offers powerful insights into:

Emotional regulation through nervous system at...

Unlock your next creative breakthrough with embodiment practices for entrepreneurs. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen shares how moving your body enhances creative flow, helping you access ideas beyond the mind. If you’ve been feeling creatively blocked, stuck in overthinking, or disconnected from your vision—this episode is your invitation to try something new.

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✨ We explore:

Why creative flow doesn’t live in your head alone

How simple embodiment practices can supercharge...

Mindful movement is the key to inner peace and presence—especially for creatives. If your thoughts are loud, emotions are heavy, or breakthroughs feel stuck in your head, this episode is your invitation to stop overthinking and start feeling your way forward.

We explore how mindful movement helps break the loop of overanalysis and transforms daily actions—like walking, stretching, or folding laundry—into rituals of return. If you're craving nervous system regulation, embodied healing, or creative flow, this episode delivers grounding insight.

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Parent entrepreneurs often feel the pressure to do it all: parent perfectly, run a business, and stay consistent on social media. But here’s the truth: you don’t need time for everything—you need space for what matters most. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, certified life coach Ellen Broen shares how to build your business around your family without burning out.

Inside, you’ll discover why your capacity is not the problem—it’s part of the design. You'll learn how to structure your time using minimum viable weeks, time containers, and seasonal consistency...

Consistency as a parent with ADHD isn’t about perfection—it’s about structure, compassion, and support. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, host Ellen Broen shares game-changing tools to help neurodivergent parents create rhythms that work with their brain, not against it.

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👉 Whether you’re managing ADHD in parenting, navigating inconsistency as a creative entrepreneur, or feeling the overwhelm of balancing it all—this episode is for you.

✨ You’ll hear how to build consistency using:

Externa...

How to build meaningful connection in the digital age as a parent 💬 is a question many creative entrepreneurs are asking—especially those of us raising families while running businesses. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, host Ellen Broen shares practical, heartfelt steps for creating real connection online, curating your digital space, and fostering a support system that reflects your parenting and creative values.

If you've ever felt touched out and still lonely, or surrounded by online followers but unsure who to text when you’re falling apart—you’re not alone. This episode dives deep into how to...

Creative family traditions for entrepreneurs can become the foundation of connection, memory, and meaning—especially in chaotic seasons. In today’s episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how to consciously design family rituals that align with your values, your creativity, and your entrepreneurial lifestyle.

Whether it's Friday night pizza, monthly art nights, or a simple affirmation taped to the mirror, these intentional family traditions help anchor your home in joy, presence, and love. The best part? You don’t have to follow Pinterest perfection—you get to design what feels like you.

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Mindful parenting isn’t about always being calm — it’s about being present, honest, and connected. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen dives deep into the truth about conscious parenting, busting the myth that mindful parenting means perfect parenting. Learn why emotional presence, co-regulation, and repair are the real markers of success in parenting.

We often confuse calm parenting with conscious parenting, but what if staying calm isn’t the goal? What if it’s about narrating your emotions, modeling emotional regulation, and returning to presence after hard moments? Whether you're a creative entreprene...

Build confidence in marriage through imperfect action, self-trust, and intentional partnership. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen shares how creative entrepreneurs can strengthen their relationships by taking small, meaningful steps forward. Confidence in marriage doesn't come from perfection—it grows through practice, vulnerability, and grounded identity work. Whether you're navigating healing, unlearning unhealthy patterns, or learning to advocate for your needs, this episode guides you back to confident connection. 💫

👉 In this video, you'll learn how to:

Build confidence in marriage using real-life examples

Practice imperfect action in long-term relationships

Emb...

Perfectionism in relationships can quietly erode connection. In this episode, learn how to shift from managing love to living inside it. We’ll explore the truth about perfectionism in long-term partnerships and how to replace pressure with presence and control with trust.

Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, a deeply-feeling partner, or someone just trying to love better—this episode brings clarity and calm to the chaos.

✨ Here's what you'll learn:

How perfectionism hides behind “high standards” and “just caring”

Why managing a relationship kills intimacy

How to build real consistency in...

Busy creative families often struggle to stay connected. Between parenting, entrepreneurship, and packed schedules, relationship connection can fade. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore relationship rituals for creative couples, simple ways to nurture intimacy even in full seasons.

💡 Discover how small but sacred rituals can transform your marriage or partnership—without needing more time or energy. These tips are crafted especially for creative entrepreneurs, busy parents, and anyone craving more presence in their relationship.

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Emotional depth and creativity are more connected than we realize — especially in relationships.

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen unpacks the beautiful (and sometimes complicated) link between emotional sensitivity and creative thought within long-term relationships. If you've ever been the "deep one" in your marriage — the feeler, the dreamer, the processor — this message will nourish you.

🎨 Creativity isn't just about making things — it's about making meaning. And emotional depth is the well we draw from.

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Forgiving your past self is one of the most courageous forms of self-compassion, especially in long-term relationships. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen explores how to hold the past version of yourself with love—not shame—so you can grow deeper in your relationship and creative journey.

Whether you're navigating guilt, relationship healing, or the echoes of old patterns, this episode will help you understand the link between self-forgiveness, healing, and emotional presence in partnership.

✨ If you’ve ever wondered how to forgive yourself for who you were, this episode is your gui...

Feeling stuck, drained, or disconnected from your creativity? You're not alone—and you're not failing. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we're exploring creative burnout, what it really looks like (hint: it's not always exhaustion), and how you can interrupt the cycle before it takes over. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, content creator, coach, or CEO, this conversation will help you reconnect with your energy and your purpose.✨

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🌿 We break down the 3 ways burnout begins:

Ways of Being...

Sustainable content creation for creative entrepreneurs starts with one powerful shift: building habits that honor your energy, creativity, and season of life. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, certified life coach and creative entrepreneur Ellen Broen shares her top 5 principles for creating consistent content without burnout. 🌱

Whether you’re a coach, creative, or content creator balancing business and life, these sustainable strategies will help you create with purpose, lead with alignment, and build content habits that last.

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Mindful delegation is essential for creative entrepreneurs ready to scale without burning out. 💼🎨 In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how to transition from being the doer of all things to becoming a leader of leaders.

Learn how mindful delegation, creative leadership, and business culture can help you build a thriving team while creating space for your most meaningful work. When you delegate with trust and clarity, you don’t just get more done—you cultivate a culture that supports creative success.

🔥 Topics covered:

How to lead without micro...

Resilient creativity is the secret weapon for every creative entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll learn how to embrace imperfection, practice self-compassion, and keep showing up—even when it’s messy. 🌱✨

Building a creative business takes resilience, self-trust, and authenticity. But what happens when self-doubt creeps in? When perfectionism stalls your progress? When you’re praised for being polished but feel anything but?

This episode is your permission slip to be human—and keep creating anyway.

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💬 Let’s redefine what i...

Creative entrepreneurs need structure to stay free. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen breaks down the paradox: while creatives crave freedom, it's the right kind of structure that unlocks true flow. 💡

Discover how building structure around your natural rhythms helps you stop fighting time and start working with it. If you're a sensitive, neurodivergent, or visionary entrepreneur, this is your permission to create a framework that aligns with your energy—not someone else’s schedule. 🚀

✨ In this episode, we explore:

Why creative entrepreneurs resist rigid structure

How to design fl...

Creative entrepreneurs need structure to stay free. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen breaks down the paradox: while creatives crave freedom, it's the right kind of structure that unlocks true flow. 💡

Discover how building structure around your natural rhythms helps you stop fighting time and start working with it. If you're a sensitive, neurodivergent, or visionary entrepreneur, this is your permission to create a framework that aligns with your energy—not someone else’s schedule. 🚀

✨ In this episode, we explore:

Why creative entrepreneurs resist rigid structure

How to...

Procrastination isn’t always resistance—sometimes, it’s realignment. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, a neurodivergent thinker, or someone who moves with meaning instead of speed, this episode is your permission slip to stop forcing and start listening. 🌱

We explore how reframing procrastination as alignment can transform your work, your self-trust, and your creative flow. Learn why “not yet” can be a powerful tool in CEO care, how to identify whether you're out of alignment or just rushing, and what your pause is trying to teach you.

✨ Let this message land: You’re not behind. You’re beco...

Feeling pulled in a million directions and unsure what you really want? This episode is your guide to finding clarity when everything feels chaotic. 🧭

We explore how to find clarity through attunement, discernment, and imperfect action. Discover how creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and busy parents can listen inward and act from alignment—not pressure.

💡 In this episode:

What to do when clarity feels slippery

How to discern what’s really yours vs. what’s conditioning

Why clarity often follows action—not the other way around

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Radical self-compassion is a game-changer for high achievers, people pleasers, and creative entrepreneurs. In this powerful episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how to silence your inner critic, protect your voice, and choose a community that nurtures instead of judges. If you're navigating burnout, inner healing, and personal growth—this is the message you didn’t know you needed.

You’ll learn how radical self-compassion helps you reclaim your voice, how judgment-based spaces harm creativity, and why choosing the right community impacts your mental health, entrepreneurial energy, and creative flow.

💡 Want to l...

Questioning whether your voice and message still feels like you—this episode is your invitation to return to your authentic voice. 🎤

In this powerful conversation, host Ellen Broen shares the deep, often overlooked journey of creative authenticity. You’ll learn how to remove the layers of performance, reconnect with your inner truth, and express your real voice with confidence.

🔑 Whether you're a coach, content creator, artist, or entrepreneur—this episode will help you reclaim the power of your authentic voice and show up as the real you.

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Feeling stuck between gratitude and growth? You're not alone. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we unpack the powerful synergy between contentment and growth for creative entrepreneurs. Learn how honoring your "now self" can actually fuel your visionary self and why true conscious living means embracing both the present moment and the purpose-driven path ahead.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Then this episode is for you. 🎯

We’ll explore why...

Stressful parenting seasons require more than bubble baths—they call for CEO-level self-care. In this 100th episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen dives deep into what it means to practice elevated self-care during chaotic times. Whether you're managing a household, a business, or both, you'll learn how to raise the floor beneath you when the ceiling on your responsibilities stretches higher. CEO care isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

🧠 In this episode, we unpack:

What elevated self-care really means

How CEO care for parents builds sustainable leadership

Why self-care in stressfu...

Parenting changes everything—including your partnership. In this episode, we explore how to reinvent your relationship after becoming parents, navigate the emotional load of marriage, and co-create a new rhythm of love, balance, and connection.

Whether you're deep in diapers or navigating school drop-offs, this episode will help you understand the invisible load of parenting, why partnership isn’t 50/50, and how to recalibrate your marriage during life's most demanding seasons.

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🧠 Learn how to:

• Hold space for each other’s...

How do you handle unsolicited parenting advice—especially when you're parenting with intention, empathy, and inner work in mind?

In today’s episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we talk about the real impact of unsolicited advice, how to reclaim your self-trust after a trigger, and what to ask for instead. If you’re a sensitive mom, doing the deep work, this is for you. 💗

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This episode explores:

Why unsolicited advice hurts (even when it's well-intentioned)

How...

Parenting a highly sensitive child as a sensitive parent is a unique emotional experience that requires emotional creativity, presence, and deep self-leadership. In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, we explore how to parent a sensitive child when your own nervous system is already on edge. 💖

You'll hear practical, honest strategies for parenting a highly sensitive child, staying grounded in emotional storms, and learning self-support when your child can't meet your needs. Discover why emotional regulation, self-leadership, sensitive parenting, conscious parenting, and creative parenting are key to thriving in these high-feeling moments.

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Parenting with presence can feel impossible when your brain is still in work mode. If you're a creative entrepreneur, coach, or working parent trying to juggle tasks and toddlers, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen explores what it takes to be present with your child even when your mind is spinning with ideas and deadlines. We’ll dive into real-world rituals and nervous system resets that make parenting with presence feel not only possible—but sustainable.

Whether you’re managing clients, running a business, or chasing creati...

Struggling to ask for what you need in your relationship without feeling guilty or misunderstood? This episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast is your guide to vision-led communication, emotional maturity, and CEO-level self-care in your partnership. Learn how to shift from complaint to clarity and create deeper connection through shared vision. 💬

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In this episode:

Vision-led communication in relationships

Emotional maturity and CEO care

Asking for what you need with confidence

Strengthening connection withou...

When you're both entrepreneurs, balancing love and business becomes a beautiful challenge. 💼❤️ In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen explores how entrepreneur couples navigate shared goals, competing dreams, and creative partnership without losing connection. If you're building a business with your partner, this episode is your reminder that supporting your partner’s vision doesn’t mean sacrificing your own. It means choosing each other, over and over again.

Whether you’re figuring out how to balance business and marriage, looking to strengthen your relationship while running a business, or wondering if consistency in love can coexist w...