The Creative Soul Podcast

The Creative Soul Podcast is a space to uncover your creative soul. We have conversations with inspiring creatives about the transformative magic of the creative process.Your host, Leya Van Doren shares from the heart stories about her own personal journey, and will inspire you along your path where creativity and spirituality intersect.We explore topics on healing, self-love, relationships, expression, travel, herbalism, astrology, ancestral healing, and tapping into your own unique creativity as a form of expressing your purpose and doing what lights you up.Tune in to be inspired to pay attention to the callings from your creative soul.Ready to embark on your own daily creative practice? Immerse yourself in The Creative Soul Practice, a 7-day guided writing meditation series, each session just 15 minutes long. Begin your journey here ( https://leyavandoren.com/the-creative-soul-practice ).Connect with Leya:Instagram: @leyavandoren ( https://www.instagram.com/leyavandoren/ )www.

The Creative Soul Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Leya Van Doren, with 163 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Leya Van Doren hosts The Creative Soul Podcast, a arts show with 163 episodes published.

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  Ep 163: 13 Months Postpartum Update: Traveling to Morocco, Celebrating One Year, Book Updates!

  Apr 30, 202650 minS2

  <p>Hi loves! I'm back after a podcast pause to share a life update at 13 months postpartum. In this episode, I talk about:</p>13 months postpartum reflectionsMotherhood, identity + becoming more yourselfGrief, marriage shifts + changing relationshipsOverwhelm, mental load + healing old patternsTrusting intuition in parentingTraveling to Morocco with a 1-year-oldCreativity in a full season of lifeNew book project: “10 things” from baby’s first year<p><br></p><p>PRE ORDER MY NEW BOOK! I Collect Stories Like Seashells. Pre-order here.</p><p>@leyavandoren</p>

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  Ep 162: Unhinged 8 Months Postpartum Update: Nourishment, Identity, Embodiment

  Nov 13, 202549 minS2

  <p>In today's solo episode, I share what it feels like being 8 months postpartum.</p><p>We talk about:</p>Postpartum nourishmentNavigating changing postpartum identitiesYoga & why the practice makes me feel heldSLEEP, caffeine, & my DC matcha tourHerbal infusionsPostpartum hair loss and the spiritual reasons behind itMaking friends and finding community as a new momTravel anxietyPlanning mine and babies first international trip <p>& lots more! </p><p>PRE ORDER MY NEW BOOK! I Collect Stories Like Seashells. Pre-order here.</p><p>The First Forty Days by Heng Ou</p><p>@leyavandoren</p>

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  Ep 161: Loving Lately, Letting Go and Letting God, Mundane into Magic

  Oct 2, 202536 minS2

  <p>In this episode, I share what’s currently lighting up and inspiring my creative soul. We dive deep into synchronicities, creative inspiration, and gentle reminders that magic exists in the details of daily life.</p><p>We talk about:</p>The lessons and magic from my September writing group, Mundane into MagicHow to build a simple, consistent creative practiceThe power of a 5-minute brain dump and the “10 Things” daily writing ritualReflection from reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir All the Way to the RiverWhat it really means to let go and let GodHow surrender is shaping my journey as a new momT...

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  Ep 160: Celebrating 5 Years of the Podcast: Lessons on Creativity, Trust, and Following the Call

  Sep 18, 202529 minS2

  <p>HAPPY 5 YEAR BIRTHDAY TO THE CREATIVE SOUL PODCAST! In this heartfelt solo episode, I reflect on five years of podcasting and what it takes to show up for your art - even amidst transition and change.</p><p>We talk about:</p>The journey of celebrating the 5-year anniversary of The Creative Soul Podcast and 160+ episodes recorded.What it means to treat creative projects like living beings with birthdays, growth, and their own evolution.Lessons I've learned about trusting my voice, creating sustainable rhythms, and navigating overwhelm.The cosmic synchronicity of the podcast anniversary aligning with my baby’s si...

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  Ep 159: A Conversation with my Birth Doula, Elizabeth Beeker

  Sep 4, 20251h 14mS2

  <p>I'm so excited to share this conversation I had with my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula, Elizabeth Beeker! We talk about the role of a doula in birth and the spiritual aspects and elements of birth.</p><p>We also talk about:</p>What observing birth work in Kenya taught her about Western birth practicesSurrender in birthThe importance of prenatal preparationWhat to do if you're experiencing prodromal laborNavigating miscarriage and lossWhy hiring a doula for birth is key<p><br></p><p>Creative Resources Mentioned</p>Ina May's Guide to ChildbirthCall the Midwife<p><br></p><p>Connect with...

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