The Creative Cure - Mental Health for Creatives Petra Borzynski

In the tranquil embrace of nature, where whispers of leaves and the symphony of streams reign, the spirit of Thalia, the Greek muse of idyllic poetry, flourishes...
Now, if you think that sounds a bit contrived, you might even be right, but since I’ve chosen an episode-title that talks about invoking muses, I had to find a hook to draw you in somehow, so I’ve attacked you with my finest purple prose. But I’m also half-serious about it—for artists navigating the tumultuous seas of their minds (still not done with the purple prose), nature can serve as an anchor. Connecting with nature can actually be quite a profound step towards mental well-being.
But we have to take that step.
And we often don’t, glued to screens and phones all day, hunching over our desks or at least spending significant amounts of time indoors, perpetually making excuses that we have deadlines, and keeping our butts firmly planted on our seats. I am as guilty of it as the next person. And that’s why I decided to make today’s episode about (purple prose alert again) letting nature weave its magic to nurture our creativity and soothe our minds.
If you would like to connect with other creative artists who love nature and exchange feedback, support, and inspiration with them: You can do all of this via our community on Substack (it’s free).
If you would like to access all information mentioned in this episode and get a written transcript: You can find it here.
If you are interested in exploring mental health and creativity through a lens of storytelling, please also check out my newsletter The Sandman: Shadow Truths, which alternates with The Creative Cure and also has its own companion podcast.
You can also follow me on Facebook.
Thanks to WatR for creating the music.


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It’s been a while—I’ve been fairly absent from my social media accounts since October, mostly due to several writing and other projects. And honestly: It feels so much better in so many ways.
But fret not, I haven’t abandoned my podcasts. In this episode of The Creative Cure, I will talk about cutting down on social media accounts, removing ourselves from the pressure to be “KLT”d and most of all: Changing the structures that still pressure us into giving our knowledge away for free or far too cheaply because “that’s the way to get your foot in the door, and then the work will come.”
If you would like to share how trying to keep up with social media affects you, or what your experiences with “offering knowledge for exposure” are: You can do both via our community on Substack (it’s free).
If you would like to access all information mentioned in this episode and get a written transcript: You can find it here.
If you are interested in exploring mental health and creativity through a lens of storytelling, please also check out my newsletter The Sandman: Shadow Truths, which alternates with The Creative Cure and also has its own companion podcast.
You can also follow me on Facebook (as per this episode, you’ll not find much joy following my other, defunct accounts ;)).
Thanks to WatR for creating the music.


This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativecure.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The Creative Cure, the fortnightly podcast that explores questions related to creativity and the mental health of creative artists.
Whether you are a writer, musician, visual artist, or something else entirely, I’d like to offer you tips and resources for improving your mental health as a creative artist, help you to find your flow and overcome creative blocks, look at the ups and downs of being a creative artist in today’s world and advocate for the importance of art and mental health.
This podcast is a companion to The Creative Cure Newsletter on Substack - feel free to join us if you prefer to read or would like to join our community (we have a chat!).
If you are interested in exploring mental health and creativity through a lens of storytelling, please also check out my newsletter The Sandman: Shadow Truths, which alternates with The Creative Cure and also has its own companion podcast.
You can also join my Facebook group or follow me on Twitter and Instagram.


This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativecure.substack.com/subscribe