Listen "The Hidden Cost of Creative Loneliness"
Episode Synopsis
Behind the deadlines, design comps, and late-night edits, many creative professionals wrestle with something harder to admit: loneliness. Research shows isolation doesn’t just affect our mood—it rewires the brain, fueling self-doubt, stress, perfectionism, and eventually burnout. In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of loneliness, why it hits creatives so uniquely, and how connection can reignite both well-being and creative flow.You'll learn:Understand how loneliness impacts the brain and drains creative energy.Learn why creative professionals are especially vulnerable to isolation.Discover practical ways to build supportive connections and protect your creative spark.Get ready to finally reconnect with your creative spark—without having to become an extrovert or force yourself into inauthentic experiences. LET'S ROCK!Want better professional mental health? Join the Creative Energy Collective at rockthatcreativejob.com and gain access to LIVE weekly mental health support sessions, interactive wellness workshops, industry expert guest-talks, and members-only mixers that keep you energized, connected, and inspired! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe. With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers. Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....
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