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What to Do When Fear is Blocking Creativity

What to Do When Fear is Blocking Creativity

Update: 2025-09-16
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Fear is one of the biggest invisible roadblocks in our creative careers—it clouds judgment, stalls decision-making, and makes self-promotion or bold ideas feel impossible. Plus, it just feels bad. 😖

In this episode, we explore the neuroscience and psychology behind fear’s grip on the creative brain. You’ll learn how fear hijacks your creativity, why stress hormones disrupt imagination, and what practical steps you can take to condition your body to automatically shift from survival mode back into a creative flow. 

Whether you’re a graphic designer facing portfolio paralysis, a creative director battling imposter syndrome, or an independent freelancer struggling to put your business into the world, this episode delivers the science-backed tools and insights you need to move through fear and return to confident, inspired creation. LET'S ROCK!

Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and ex-Sr. Creative Director + Designer with 20 yrs. of experience in both agency & in-house environments. Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to self-promote with confidence, and rewire their minds to rediscover the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Check her out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/

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What to Do When Fear is Blocking Creativity

What to Do When Fear is Blocking Creativity

Jamie Roberts