Your Creative Mind

Author: Izolda Trakhtenberg

Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they make their work and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating. Through candid interviews and practical insights, youll learn storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing and art. Whether youre searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and mental health, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, clarity, and joy.
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Flow States That Hold You Up: Steven Puri on Sustainable Creative Focus
Episode 882
Monday, 26 January, 2026

See why sustainable creativity is less about pushing harder and more about supporting your well-being. What would your creative life look like if your focus felt steady, your ideas flowed more easily, and your work lifted you up instead of wearing you down? In this episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda sits down with Steven Puri, former EVP, Kurtzman/Orci @ DreamWorks Studios and 20th Century Fox VP. His experience working with world-class filmmakers offers powerful lessons for anyone seeking sustainable, high-creativity practices. Steven shares the mental strategies and healthy-productivity habits top artists use to stay inspired, avoid burnout, and build long-lasting creative momentum. You’ll gain actionable tools for strengthening your attention, navigating distraction overload, and designing a workflow rooted in well-being. If you’re committed to a life of creativity, curiosity, and confidence, this conversation will keep you moving forward with purpose. Connect with Steven https://www.thesukha.co/ Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg