{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 155: Why Your Creative Block Won't Go Away (And Exactly How to Fix It)","description":"If you\u2019ve stepped away from your creative practice, whether it\u2019s been two weeks, two months, or two years, this episode is for you. Here\u2019s what Jodie wants you to know: creative block is not the diagnosis. It\u2019s the symptom. And depending on what\u2019s actually causing it, the remedy is completely different. In this episode, Jodie gets honest about the real reasons artists stop creating: burnout, grief, fear, perfectionism, creative starvation, and comparison. She also gives you a practical, tiered plan for finding your way back, no matter how long you\u2019ve been away. You\u2019ll walk away knowing:   The difference between burnout, grief, and creative starvation, and why it matters   The questions to ask yourself when you can\u2019t figure out what\u2019s wrong   A specific return-to-practice strategy based on how long you\u2019ve been away   Why \u201cugly art only\u201d might be the most freeing thing you do this week   Make sure to subscribe so you don\u2019t miss a thing. And come hang with Jodie on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art\u00ae? Email amy@jodieking.com! Resources mentioned:   Ready to push your work to Fine Art status? Join Jodie at an Honest Art\u00ae Workshop: https:\/\/jodieking.com\/workshop&amp;nbsp;   Curious about Studio Elite? Next cohort begins September 2026: https:\/\/www.jodiekingart.com\/studioelite&amp;nbsp;   Join the Honest Art\u00ae Society: https:\/\/www.jodiekingart.com\/has   Grab my Honest Art\u00ae Journal here:  https:\/\/shop.jodieking.com\/collections\/jodie-king-merch\/products\/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal&amp;nbsp;   Vincent van Gogh, Sunflowers, 1889 - I love to use this painting to spark my own creativity! https:\/\/www.vangoghmuseum.nl\/en\/collection\/s0031v1962   Episode 141: Design Your Art Career Around Your Energy (Not Hustle):  https:\/\/jodieking.com\/episode-141-design-your-art-career-around-your-energy-not-hustle\/&amp;nbsp;   Episode 111: The Hidden Studio Habits That Sabotage Your Creativity:  https:\/\/jodieking.com\/episode-111-the-hidden-studio-habits-that-sabotage-your-creativity\/&amp;nbsp;  Watch this full episode on YouTube:  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF  Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6&amp;nbsp;   Full show notes: https:\/\/www.jodieking.com\/podcast&amp;nbsp;   DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission at no additional charge on your end. Thank you for supporting my channel! ","author_name":"Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/455256","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41642605\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202981720"}