# Why You Need a PhD in Rejection: The Creative’s Guide

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Podcast: [Moonbeaming](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moonbeaming-1366758)
Published: 2026-05-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What would change if you stopped letting rejection control your life? In this fiery solo episode, Sarah explores why every creative person needs a PhD in rejection. Through stories from her own life and work, she unpacks the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of rejection — and why learning how to face it is essential if you want to fully express yourself.

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