This week’s episode is honest.Not polished, not profound, just real.I’ve been stuck, frustrated, unmotivated, and uninspired.But two things kept me moving:→ starting a new project (my prints)→ and my commitment to 100 episodes.Not every week is exciting.Not every episode is the “big one.”Some are just the truth of showing up, even when I don’t feel like it.Consistency > perfection.And this episode is part of that journey.If you’re in a funk, or you’ve been avoiding your work, or you’re trying to build something that isn’t always fun…this one’s for you.
Would love to know what tools or perspectives help you when you're in a funk?
Follow if you haven’t already. New chapters every week… whether I’m ready or not.
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What if your creativity followed the same physics as nature?
You’re not stuck, you’re just in a different season.
This episode maps your creative process like the four seasons of the year:
🌱 Spring – ideas sprout☀️ Summer – energy expands🍂 Autumn – refine and harvest❄️ Winter – rest and integrate
You’ll learn how to spot the weather patterns in your own creativity, and what each one’s trying to grow.
– Spot your current phase without judging it– Stop chasing endless output– Learn how each season fuels the next
When you work with your natural rhythm, growth stops feeling like a fight.
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We always talk about creating, and rarely about carving.
In this episode, we explore self-editing as the secret art of creative evolution. Editing isn’t about deleting what you made, it’s about uncovering what was always waiting underneath.
From creative decisions to emotional growth, “The Art of Self-Editing” reframes refinement as freedom and not restriction.
🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to refine your work, your voice, and maybe even yourself.
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Most people are drowning in inspiration, but starving for originality. And it’s not because you’re not creative, it’s because you’re not curating.
In this episode, we break down the step no one talks about: the filter between input and output. If you’re trying to find your voice, sharpen your taste, get into creative flow, or simply stop feeling overwhelmed by the noise, then this conversation is your reset.
In this episode:
why unfiltered input kills your originality
how curation shapes your voice, taste, and identity
the link between curation, flow, and creative momentum
simple ways to curate your influences and protect your creative mind
Listen in, then go curate your world. Your future work will thank you.
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Why do some days feel creatively electric and others feel like static? In this episode, I break down the two forces that shape your creative identity way more than discipline ever could: flow and taste.
You’ll learn how to turn flow into momentum, how to train your taste so your work actually feels like you, and why most creatives get stuck in loops they don’t even realize they’re in.
If this episode hits, follow the show, share it with a friend, and check out my creative tools + resources here:https://linktr.ee/DamarisGalvez
Let’s build a life you can feel.
What Nature Taught Me About Momentum You Can’t See:
This week’s episode started with a simple walk. No music, no podcast, just me, my dogs, and a quiet moment that turned into some realizations. As I watched how much nature had changed in a place I hadn’t visited for years, I realized: Nature keeps growing even when there is no one there to notice.
I talk about the kind of momentum you can’t track or plan for. The one that builds under the surface while you’re busy thinking nothing’s changing.
About how walking, noticing, and creating all tap into that same rhythm of invisible progress.
This one’s part reflection, part experiment. Because maybe the real science of showing up is this: trusting that growth is happening even when you can’t see it yet.
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Season 2 begins...not because I had to start over, but because the energy shifted.
The pace changed. My space changed. I changed.
This episode is about ignition; physical, creative, and energetic.
The word for this month is RE-IGNITION and this is the first time I’ve set a monthly intention like this. Everything I’ve been doing, from revamping my room to reclaiming my rhythm, has been about letting that word shape how I move, how I create, and how I show up.
I’m sharing:
-> Why that single word set the tone for everything I’ve done this month
-> How movement (literal and internal) reactivated my creative flow
-> Why creating space to experiment without pressure is so essential
-> And how having this podcast has helped me return—not from absence, but through alignment
This isn’t a polished comeback. It’s the result of living my way into clarity, then letting the next season follow.
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🎉 25 episodes, 6 months, and my first video ep. Muse Season 1 is officially wrapped.
This one’s part celebration, part reflection, part love letter to what I’ve learned by showing up each week.
Instead of a full walkthrough I’m pulling the four big themes that carried me through:
🌱 purpose and alignment
🔥 trust and self image
✨ creative spark and flow
🎙 identity, storytelling, and expression
From Bratty Book Club sparks to rethinking flow, from self trust to being seen, this season became the foundation for the whole ecosystem I’m building.
Season 2 starts next week → all in video, deeper Substack tie ins, and more room to create on my own terms.
Thanks for riding this wave with me. Here’s to what’s next.
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Two books, one realization: the stories we tell shape who we believe we are.
In this episode, I explore how storytelling and identity are woven together, and why belonging so often begins with the narratives we carry about who we are. From childhood moments of wanting to fit in, to the inner conflict of feeling different but not wanting to be like everyone else, I share how these personal stories shaped the way I connect with people and the world around me.
What if the way we see ourselves or don’t, comes from stories we didn’t even realize we were telling?
And what happens when we finally allow ourselves to be seen?
This isn’t a deep dive. It’s a reflection on identity, belonging, and the quiet power of rewriting your inner narrative when the old one doesn’t fit anymore.
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Being multi passionate is beautiful but it isn’t always stable. Over the years I’ve gone from culinary arts to pottery to design and beyond, trying to figure out where it all leads. Do I teach Do I create for the algorithm Or do I just keep making art for the sake of making it.
In this episode I share honestly about the tension between being an artist and being a creator, and how I’m learning to build a path that doesn’t really exist yet. I walk through the compass I’ve created, my mission of Freedom Design, my four pillars, and why I remind myself again and again I am an artist first.
If you’re also trying to create a life outside the box this one’s for you.
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And As Always
Keep Creating :)
This week I'm sharing about starting over. A video sparked some ideas and now I'm feeling overwhelmed about the changes I've made and how to actually get started.
Learning to give myself grace and understanding that I don't have to have everything figured out. Feeling grateful to have this platform to share my feelings and thoughts in real time as I'm needing to process these changes.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just trying to work though so heavy feelings. Know that you're not alone. Take some time to move through these feelings.
Maybe this episode can support where you're at even just a little!
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And As Always,
Keep Creating xox
My very first guest episode is here! I sit down with my beautiful friend Mohammed—funny, creative, charismatic, and one of those people who makes any space brighter. Together we dive into our creative outlets, the struggles and joy of learning, and what it looks like to keep growing as artists and as people.
This one is more raw, collaborative, and storytelling-driven than my solo episodes—you’ll hear us laugh, reflect, and even uncover things we didn’t know about each other. Mohammed brings his own perspective as a dancer, actor, and artist, adding new layers to the themes of Muse: personal growth, creativity, and self-expression.
And yes, by the end we’re already plotting a possible monthly series—“Moody Mondays with Mohammed.” 👀
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In today’s quick solo episode, I check in on the week, set an intention, and dive into a question we all wrestle with: how do we actually find alignment in our lives?
I also share why my guest episode with my friend Mohammed isn’t dropping just yet—I wanted to give our long, thoughtful chat the time it deserves in editing. So for now, it’s just you and me.
We grow up thinking clarity will just arrive with age—but the truth is, the older we get, the harder it can feel to figure out what we really want. The blocks get louder, the paths get blurrier.
But alignment? It’s not something you stumble into—it’s something you return to.
✨ The hopeful, younger version of you who believed things would work out
✨ The joy and curiosity that still lights you up, even now
✨ The permission to follow what feels fun—even if the path isn’t fully clear
Alignment shifts as we shift. It can be found in work, family, projects, or the small everyday sparks that make life worth showing up for.
This episode is your reminder that you can find it. You can trust yourself. And you can choose joy—at any age, in any season.
So the question is: what will you do to find alignment today?
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Lately I’ve been feeling… off. Trying to figure out where the momentum I had to create went.
This episode is a raw reflection on that strange space—when you’re surrounded by ideas, content, inspiration… and still feel like you can't create.
I share how I’ve been sitting in that over-and-under-stimulated headspace, and the 3 shifts I’m making to reset my creative system:
Cutting back on short-form content
Immersing myself in long-form: YouTube, books, movies, articles
Creating a digital garden to hold what I’m learning and what moves me
If you’ve been feeling foggy, distracted, or numb to your own spark, you’re not alone. This is a recalibration. A soft revolt against noise. A way back to real creative clarity.
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I hope this encourages you today!
And as always,
Keep Creating!
Sometimes the best episodes aren’t the ones you planned—they’re the ones that arrive in the moment, unpolished but true. In this episode, I share why podcasting has become my personal outlet, not a performance.
I talk about stepping away from the pressure of algorithms, slow growth, and what happens when you create for yourself first. Because when you stop chasing trends and start following the spark, you find the real joy in making—whether it reaches five people today or five thousand five years from now.
If you’ve ever felt stuck creating for the “shoulds,” this is your reminder: your voice matters most when it’s yours.
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In this first episode of August, we’re talking about something that feels… real. That weird in-between space where your creative energy feels quiet, unclear, or flat-out missing.
Finding Your Spark (When You Feel in Limbo) is a reflection on what it means to honor slower seasons and still trust that your creativity hasn’t left you—it’s just shifting shape.
I share a bit about where I’m at creatively, what I’ve learned about letting sparks lead without needing a big outcome, and why softness, curiosity, and small flickers still count.
✨ Plus! Bratty Book Club officially kicks off this week—our first Substack post drops Thursday, August 7th. So if you're into books, personal chaos, and unfiltered opinions, come hang out there too.
🎧 Episode topics include:
- Creative limbo and seasonal energy shifts
- How to feel creative without “producing” anything
- Permission to rest, feel lost, and still be an artist
- Soft ways to find your next spark
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💌 Muse drops every Monday.
his summer has felt different.
I’m not pushing as hard. I’m not moving as fast.
And instead of fighting that, I’m learning to trust the season I’m in.
In this episode, we explore how to navigate creative resistance when it’s actually a signal—not a stop sign. I share how I’m redefining purpose, letting go of hustle guilt, and finding clarity through rest, reflection, and intentional slowness.
We talk about:
– What it means to create slowly
– How to tell if it’s rest or resistance
– Why purpose isn’t always tied to productivity
– Daily practices to reconnect with your creative spark
If you’ve been feeling off, this might be the reminder you needed:
You’re still a creative—even when you’re moving slow.
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🎙New episodes every Monday
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And As Always,
Keep Creating
What if self-trust wasn’t a feeling... but a series of tiny recalibrations that reshape who you are?
In this episode, I’m taking you deep into my own story—how I slowly learned to trust myself, not just in theory, but in real-life decisions that shaped who I am. From being the eldest daughter trying to please everyone, to choosing to leave home at 17, to building a new creative identity rooted in alignment and truth—this one’s personal.
We’re also talking Psycho-Cybernetics and the power of self-image:
“Change the self-image and you change the personality and behavior.” – Maxwell Maltz
Because how you see yourself shapes every boundary, every risk, every possibility. Let’s break that wide open together.
🎧 In this episode:
– My real-life stages of self-trust (the messy, the brave, and the rebuilding)
– Why self-image runs deeper than mindset
– How your inner voice shapes your outer reality
– The moment I realized I could make mistakes and still trust myself
– Simple, powerful ways to start building trust in yourself right now
🎨 Wanna go deeper?
✨ Take the free quiz → What Type of Creative Are You?🌀 Start the course → The Creative Spiral: Start Before You’re Ready🎁 Grab your toolkit → Creative Type Downloads
💌 Let’s stay in orbit:📚 Explore everything → Visit 💌 Substack → Coming soon
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If this episode hit home, share it with someone who’s learning to trust themselves too.
You don’t have to be ready. You just have to begin. 💛
Hello hola hola… welcome back to Muse—where creativity and personal growth merge.
This week, I’m talking about how presence and perspective have been my lifelines after getting laid off last month. It’s been shaking up how I see myself, my work, and my future—and helping me redefine what matters most as an artist.
I’m sharing:
✨ The personal pillars I’ve never shared publicly before—the compass guiding how I live and create
✨ How presence helps me stay connected to my truth (instead of getting lost in “what’s next?”)
✨ How perspective helps me reframe challenges into possibility and creativity
✨ Practical tools and questions to help you ground yourself and your creative work, even when life feels messy
Presence and perspective aren’t just life tools—they’re creative tools that keep us moving, exploring, and expressing ourselves authentically.
Thanks for tuning in, and I’d love to hear: What helps you stay grounded when life shifts?
Keep creating!
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I’ve officially hit the 4-month mark of this podcast—and launched a creative quiz, toolkits, and my new Creative Spiral Course in that time. And yet… I just got laid off.
This episode, I’m getting raw about how losing my job has made me question everything: why I create, what my work means, and what purpose looks like when life changes overnight.
I’m sharing 8 ways I’m finding and redefining purpose, even in chaos:
Listening to the quiet voice beneath the noise
Creating before I’m ready
Following curiosity’s threads
Noticing what feels alive—even when it’s scary
Reframing hard shit as part of my story
Trusting the future version of me
Building community around shared values
Allowing my purpose to evolve
Purpose isn’t one big aha moment—it’s the tiny choices we make every day.
✨ Mentioned in this episode:
→ Take my free Creative Type Quiz
→ Dive deeper with The Creative Voice Toolkits
→ Check out The Creative Spiral Course
What’s one thing you do—big or small—that makes you feel like you’re living on purpose? Let’s talk about it.
Keep creating.