How to Let Yourself Create: Tools to Rewrite the Stories Holding You Back (feat. TJ Walsh, MA LPC NCC CCTP ClinicCoach®)

Since starting this podcast, many people have told me “I love your podcast, but I’m not a creative,” or “I don’t have the time to lean into my creativity.” They are afraid of failing at something they’ve always wanted to do. They don’t see how they can fit creativity into their “non-creative” jobs. I totally get those feelings– I’ve been there many times. If you resonate with any of that, this episode is for you. Guest TJ Walsh and I explore all of these questions and more on today’s episode.

TJ Walsh (he/him) is an internationally exhibited artist who has nurtured creativity in hearts and minds for decades. He received his BFA in graphic design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and an MA in clinical counseling psychology from Eastern University. TJ regularly writes and speaks about art, culture, faith & mental health and is an expert in human relationships, human creativity, the creative process, fear, and procrastination. Over the past 20 years, TJ has worked at the colorful intersection of creativity, art, therapy, and education. He’s an innovative, out-of-the-box artist, creative clinician and coach (Certified Clini-Coach®) and Licensed Professional Counselor. His passion is to help you nurture and GROW your creative life so that you can be the powerhouse of an artist AND human you are created to be. Before becoming a therapist and coach, TJ spent more than a decade working as a designer, art and creative director, art university educator and administrator, and fundraising professional. He currently lives in Philadelphia, PA with his partner and two sons. You can find more information about his work at www.tjwalshcoaching.com/ and his Facebook group Bold Creatives Collective. His podcast is The Bold Creatives Collective.

TJ Walsh

TJ is an artist, therapist, and coach. He specializes in helping people access and expand their creativity.