{"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":"E138 - What are you holding onto? Let's explore your creativity","slug":"e138-what-are-you-holding-onto-let-s-explore-your-creativity","published_at":"2026-08-06T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/e138-what-are-you-holding-onto-let-s-explore-your-creativity","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/2149239117","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149239117.mp3","summary":"How to increase happiness with a Creative Process that really WORKS! In this episode of Create-Today, you will explore struggles like unfinished projects and creative burnout – and how having a successful creative process helps you bypass these roadblocks. This episode digs deep into Beth’s structured framework: Going FourWords™. This is Beth's own creative process that can also help revitalize your energy and creativity. Join Beth as she discusses the four key phases of Going FourWords™: Revive, Realize, Refine, and Release These four simple words offer a roadmap to transform ideas into tangible masterpieces. In this episode you'll explore the last and very important word “Release” and you will learn how to enhance your productivity, improve the quality of your work, reduce stress, and foster greater innovation. Then… go to www.bdi-create.today and sign up for the “Going FourWords™ Clubhouse!  This is the space where you can continue to navigate your creative wellness in each of the four phases – to take you to your great masterpiece! Offerings at BDI Create.Today For only  $1 - Try out the “Going FourWords” Membership (think of it as a Clubhouse for Creatives!) https://www.bdi-create.today/going-fourwords-membership The Create-Today Home Page: https://www.bdi-create.today Time Stamp: 00:00 Introduction to the Creative Process 02:15 The Importance of a Structured Creative Process 04:19 Overview of the Four Phases 05:24 Phase 1: Revive 06:34 Phase 2: Realize 07:55 Phase 3: Refine 10:20 Phase 4: Release 11:56 Benefits of a Creative Process 12:50 Close and Takeaways","meta_description":"How to increase happiness with a Creative Process that really WORKS! In this episode of Create-Today, you will explore struggles like unfinished…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1488,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington-6737462/episodes/e138-what-are-you-holding-onto-let-s-explore-your-creativity/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/e138-what-are-you-holding-onto-let-s-explore-your-creativity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}