Kristen Boice

Unlocking Creativity to Help You Get Unstuck with Jacob Nordby| 9.9.2026

In this episode, Kristen sits down with author and creative guide Jacob Nordby to explore how creativity can become a pathway to healing, self-discovery, and greater emotional well-being. Together, they discuss why so many people feel disconnected from their creativity, how shame and fear of judgment can block self-expression, and how practices like journaling can help us reconnect with who we really are.

You'll Learn

• How creativity can support emotional healing, reduce anxiety, and help you reconnect with yourself.
• Why shame, criticism, and fear of rejection can block your creative expression—and how to create safety as you begin opening up again.
• A simple three-question journaling practice to help you understand how you feel, identify what you need, and reconnect with what you want to create.
• The difference between your ego-driven persona and your authentic self—and why self-discovery must come before true self-expression.
• How creativity can help you move beyond simply healing from past wounds and toward greater joy, freedom, wholeness, and connection with who you truly are.

Resources

www.jacobnordby.com

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