{"podcast":{"title":"Create-Today with Beth Buffington","slug":"create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462","podcast_index_feed_id":6737462,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147685748/feed","website_url":"https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/2147541171/podcasts/a5ebc4d-d0fb-14f6-ca7-ed18feee6e_Create-Today_with_Beth_Buffington.jpg","author":"Beth Buffington","episode_count":143,"summary":"Whether you see yourself as a seasoned artist, or you’re just starting to dip your toes into creativity, this podcast is here to show you how YOUR creativity can benefit your mental health, personal growth, and even professional success. Cool, right? Think of me (Beth Buffington) as your companion on a creative journey to unlock the magic of creativity in your day-to-day. I’ll be here, sharing stories, chatting with other creatives in the know, sharing tips, and laughs as we explore the real-world perks of getting and staying creative. Tune in, and let's journey into the wonderful world of creativity together!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-03T22:21:18.197007+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462"},"episode":{"title":"E121 - Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It","slug":"e121-your-brain-is-lying-to-you-here-s-how-to-stop-it","published_at":"2026-04-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/e121-your-brain-is-lying-to-you-here-s-how-to-stop-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462","url":"https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington/episodes/2149189099","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149189099.mp3","summary":"Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It Have you ever felt like you have too many tabs open — not just on your computer, but inside your head? 😅 You're not alone. Right now, 76% of adults say the state of the world is a significant source of stress. The anxiety is real. The overwhelm is real. And sometimes the drama feels so constant…that we don’t even know what to call it… Because, it just… feels like Tuesday. In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we explore 7 small, science-backed mindset shifts designed to quiet the noise, calm the chaos, and bring you back to your most authentic self — without a complete life overhaul. The secret thread running through all seven? A powerful little concept called metacognition: learning to think about what you're thinking. 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: • What metacognition is — and why neuroscientists say it's one of the most powerful tools for an anxious mind •  Shift #1: How to stop the \"I'm already behind\" spiral before it ruins your whole day •  Shift #2: Why letting something stay unfinished might be the bravest, smartest thing you do today •  Shift #3: A simple environment change that restores your brain's focus  •  Shift #4: The surprising reason using your hands calms your nervous system •  Shift #5: How to lower the bar — a LOT — and still feel like a total rockstar •  Shift #6: Why just 5 minutes of quiet input could change everything for your overwhelmed brain •  Shift #7: The creative practice that science says leads to higher happiness — starting the very next day •  The one truth that ties all 7 shifts together — and why you are not your thoughts Whether you're dealing with burnout, anxiety, creative blocks, or just that constant hum of stres…","meta_description":"Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It Have you ever felt like you have too many tabs open — not just on your computer, but inside your head?…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2388,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/episodes/e121-your-brain-is-lying-to-you-here-s-how-to-stop-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/e121-your-brain-is-lying-to-you-here-s-how-to-stop-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}