{"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":"E123 - It's not procrastination. You're tired. Here's how to REVIVE","slug":"e123-it-s-not-procrastination-you-re-tired-here-s-how-to-revive","published_at":"2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/e123-it-s-not-procrastination-you-re-tired-here-s-how-to-revive","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/2149197491","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149197491.mp3","summary":"You’re Not Lazy. You’re Energy is EMPTY. Here’s How to Revive! Is your energy lower than you’re admitting – even to yourself? You’re still showing up, still checking things off, still keeping it all moving… but underneath it all, you’re exhausted. And not the kind a good night’s sleep fixes. In this episode of Create-Today with Beth Buffington, Beth introduces her powerful \"FourWords\" wellbeing framework: Revive, Realize, Refine, Release This week we’re starting right at the beginning with the word most people skip entirely: REVIVE. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: • Why being depleted is NOT a discipline problem — and what it actually means to your life (this one is actually a relief) • The science behind what exhaustion does to your brain, your creativity, and to your emotional regulation, and why it’s important to know what’s happening! •&nbsp;&nbsp; How to do a quick 60-second energy check-in using creativity as your tool (no art skills required!) •&nbsp;&nbsp; Why our culture has normalized exhaustion as a badge of honor, and how to stop wearing it •&nbsp;&nbsp; Seven grounded, real-world ways to give yourself permission to rest TODAY. NOT someday. TODAY! :) •&nbsp;&nbsp; Why allowing yourself to REVIVE is a responsibility, not a reward. •&nbsp; H ow your brain can actually rewire and rebuild and be happier! •&nbsp;&nbsp; A sneak peek at next week’s word: REALIZE •&nbsp; W hy you can’t “REALIZE” clearly if you’re running on empty Whether you’re a creative, an entrepreneur, a parent, or just a human being who has been quietly running on fumes, this episode is your permission slip to get some rest! If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s been running on empty. Sometimes the most generous thing we can do is share the treasures t…","meta_description":"You’re Not Lazy. You’re Energy is EMPTY. Here’s How to Revive! Is your energy lower than you’re admitting – even to yourself? You’re still showing up, sti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1896,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/episodes/e123-it-s-not-procrastination-you-re-tired-here-s-how-to-revive/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/e123-it-s-not-procrastination-you-re-tired-here-s-how-to-revive.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}