creative self-love club

About creative self-love club

Formerly "art/life/lately," creative self-love club is a podcast for people who enjoy art, creativity, and learning how to love ourselves more wholly, so we can turn around and love the world hosted by multi-disciplinary artist, educator and creativity coach, ashley trabue // podcast cover image by Keren Treviño Photography

Publisher

creative self-love club

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Jun 2023

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Next Step Clarity for the Liberatory-Minded Artist

   So you are an artist with liberatory-values for the collective of humanity, and internally, lately, you've been feeling stuck in your own personal creative growth and direction. This episode is for YOU! See, attitudes of oppression — extraction! coercion! control! cruelty, etc. etc — don’t just exist “out there” in the world. They snake their way into the way we think and relate to ourselves which most often comes out in our most vulnerable moments -- namely in how we approach our creativity and art. Today's episode walks you through THREE prompts for sussing out where your own personal values and ideals can actively enrich and inform the actions you need to take (or stop taking!!) so that your art and creativity can better THRIVE. In this way, your creative work and growth becomes an internal training ground for the external work we have to do together to create a more just and liberating world. If you're not already, follow along with me on socials via TikTok, where I'm @creativeselfloveclub (https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeselfloveclub) or on Instagram, @ (https://www.instagram.com/ashleytrabue)ashleytrabue (https://www.instagram.com/ashleytrabue) -- I'd love to hear your follow-up questions, thoughts and what you got out of this episode!!

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   So you're avoiding your creative goals

   Today's episode is for you if you have a specific creative project, practice or goal that you’ve otherwise been avoiding. When things are feeling heavy or hard, that usually indicates that we are working against ourselves in some way, and some shifts in perspective and expectations are needed before we can proceed. Grab your journals for this one! I’m guiding us through three questions to help discern if and how you’re working against yourself and ways to readjust your expectations, so you can align not only with your creative work again but with the joy and flow you wanna experience in its process! Questions we’re exploring: Am I working WITH or AGAINST myself and the ways in which my brain/body naturally work? Am I making my natural ways of being wrong, and if so, how can I readjust my expectations to better honor myself as I am in this season of life? What’s my deeper ‘why’ behind this goal? Is it kind and useful? Or does it need some adjusting? Am I being discerning and selective about the amount of difficulty I’m taking on? In other words, am I trying to do too many hard things all at once? And if so, how can I make this process easier on myself? To follow along with ashley's art and coaching online, you can connect with them at @ashleytrabue (www.instagram.com/ashleytrabue) on Instagram and @ (https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeselfloveclub)creativeselfloveclub on TikTok . Or if you'd like to work with ashley 1:1 or by joining a small group-coaching cohort, reach out to them hello [at] ashleytrabue [dot] com

3. 

   23 Feb 2026

   remembering to share, sell & celebrate older artworks too!

   **Regrettably, I recorded this episode while out on a walk on a windy day, so a couple times throughout, the audio quality is poorer than usual. I considered recording this ep again, but my “why” behind doing these at all is to simply build up the skill of showing up here consistently and embracing the process, even if its chaotic and messy. If you’re an audio snob, this is not the show for you.** In this episode, I talk about continuing to share and market older art and how I recently realized I have some resistance around this! I wanna focus on the NEW things I’m making, and yet, I do myself (and my ppl!) a disservice when I ghost on older artworks that haven’t yet found homes. So to help myself move over this growth-edge, I’ve given myself a challenge to market my older works each week! If you wanna market art (old or new!) this is an episode for you. Links: Connect with ashley on TikTok (http://tiktok.com/@creativeselfloveclub) or Instagram (http://instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub) Apply to be a part of my artist cohort & mastermind program (http://ashleytrabue.com/bgac) Join me for a live-taught SELL YOUR ART! class & community challenge (http://sellyourart.carrd.co)

4. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Your creative doubt isn’t the problem — it’s how you respond to it that is

   Back and ready to chat after a week away! In this episode, I share what I’m working on in my creative practice as well as in my creative business. I share why I don’t think creative doubt is a problem, where it's been showing up for me lately, how raising your prices impacts both community as well as your self-worth, and a practice for working with doubt as a portal to great self-acceptance, compassion and growth. Resources & Links: Mariah Oller — a link to Mariah’s art & tarot practice (https://harvestandmoon.com)! Follow me @ashleytrabue (http://www.instgram.com/ashleytrabue) on Instagram to see the portrait develop. Shadows (working title) — here’s a trailer I made (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJbdBOhubSk) about the new abstract painting series I’m working on inspired by my studio’s drop cloths ⁠Article on the Hungry Ghost syndrome ⁠ (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-true-refuge/201709/de-conditioning-the-hungry-ghosts) Check out Professor Stephen’s work here on Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@profstephenb)! And register for SELL YOUR ART! our workshop & 10 day challenge, (https://sellyourart.carrd.co) Connect with ashley & the Creative Self-Love Club online: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/creativeselflove…) Tiktok (http://tiktok.com/@creativeselfloveclub)

5. 

   3 Feb 2026

   how your inner “good girl” is secretly sucking the joy from your creativity & what to do instead

   In this episode I talk about: My love for “walk & talks” as a tool for navigating the early stages & messy middle of creative processes How our inner “good girls” tend to get in the way of our creative process and the importance of meeting them with love but not letting them lead Why we need to un-shame and embrace the parts of ourselves that our inner “good girl” fears are “bad” What I’m planning to teach next in my artist mastermind The power of messy, imperfect action as a creative SKILL Dormancy/rest as an essential part of the creative process A question to ask yourself to see where you’re leading with your inner “good girl” If you want more support working on your art & creative goals, apply to our bad girl art club for weekly creative community, coaching, artist body-doubling time and more. Click here to learn more & get your application in! (http://ashleytrabue.com/bgac) And as always, connect with my online @creativeselfloveclub on both Instagram (http://instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub) and Tiktok (http://tiktok.com/@creativeselfloveclub). Tag me in any stories or posts this or other episodes inspire and I’ll reshare to my stories to get more eyes on your account!

6. 

   27 Jan 2026

   a case for making shitty art

   Or ya know... shitty podcasts episodes :) In this episode (which I gleefully record from a scaling-hot, bath with rose salts in the middle of a Monday) I make a case that the fastest way to make great art is by allowing yourself the freedom to make shitty art! “But ashley! I love only ever making very high quality things! I'm happy with how often I create and the work I produce — I could never!” FABULOUS! If it's working for you - - keep it up. This episode probably isn’t for you. But. If you’re someone who wants… to create more often to feel enjoy more of what you make for working on your art to feel exciting and not just like a chore to hear less inner-critic and more of your inner-voice and artist to be prolific in what you make! Then the shitty art challenge is for you! You can download a free guide to it by clicking here (https://ashleytrabue.myflodesk.com/makeshit). And as always, tag me @creativeselfloveclub in any posts about the #shittyartchallenge, or if you want some help thinking through a way to make it applicable for your specific project or creative goal!

7. 

   19 Jan 2026

   How to stay focused on your art when it feels like the world's falling apart

   You've got big creative goals and dreams and KNOW your work matters, and/also shit is not okay in a lot of areas of the country/world right now. In this episode, I share my personal practice called "the pause," which helps me manage overthinking, cultivate presence, and help me stay in-process with my feelings, so I can also stay in-process with my art! Then, I guide you through making a menu of "micro moves" on the art project you're wanting to pursue next, so even if you don't have a lot of time or focus to give your work, you can always find a few moments to knock-out the very next step. Big goals get accomplished bit by bit! Tag me on social media ⁠@⁠ (instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub)⁠creativeselfloveclub⁠ (instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub) to show me what your project's brain dump looks like and to share what you’re adding to your micro moves menu!! I’ll reshare and follow, so we can become art friends. Show Notes: 1:18 — if you were raised in a household with an unpredictable parent, this admnstration likely feels triggering 2:11 — I introduce "The Pause," an emotional hygiene tool for artists 6:43 — links to some of the research I mention around emotional self-acceptance + (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5472113/#:~:text=The%20current%20study%20explores%20the,extinction%20learning%20and%20mindful%20awareness) + (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343425818_The_Alchemy_of_Acceptance_How_Accepting_Emotions_Enhances_the_Ability_to_Flexibly_Work_with_Them) + (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5767148/) 9:56 — the connection between experiencing our emotions and experiencing our art/ideas 11:28 — an exercise for breaking down your big art project into a menu of micro moves 18:34 — what I want for US ALL this year Ways to work together: Book a call to explore working together 1:1  (https://calendly.com/ashleytrabue/manuscript-witch?month=2026-01) Or click here to learn more (https://www.ashleytrabue.com/bgac) & apply to join our 2026 artist mastermind!

8. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Heated Rivalry, Instructive Jealousy & Creating from Self-Love

   **Heated Rivalry spoiler warning!! Skip to 5:46 to avoid episode 5 spoilers** Join ashley for a catch-up-with-an-old-friend-style podcast ep where we discuss: the joy of Heated Rivalry & the power of seeing ourselves in others (a la Heated Rivalry) jealousy as creatively instructive the creative process of writing my first full-length, non-fiction book! the difference in creating from a sense of creative self-love (rather than creative self-loathing!) and some journal prompts for sussing out where your priorities lie in the new year! 4:53 — I wrote about a few of the artists that inspire instructive jealousy in me in this Substack post (https://substack.com/@ashleytrabue/p-161017356) (a place where I rarely post anymore!) 5:46 —last mention of HR spoiler content 5:55 —The Jealous Curator, aka Danielle Krysa, on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejealouscurator/?hl=en) 6:41 — I announce my newest project - -my hardest one yet! 8:33 —what my book is about 11:14 — a specific example of creative self-loathing vs creative self-love in action 16:33 —journal prompts for you and the new year

9. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Fiction Book Club: North Woods by Daniel Mason (Pt. 1)

   Host discusses the first half of "North Woods" by Daniel Mason with writer Trey Adams, exploring themes and plot points up to "Case Notes of Robert S." in this fiction book club interview.

10. 

    18 May 2025

    radical self-acceptance as a creative tool

    The host discusses radical self-acceptance as a vital tool for mental health, self-intimacy, love, and enhanced creativity.

11. 

    30 Jan 2024

    becoming shameless with Dawn Davis

    Join me today with my internet friend and fellow coach Dawn Davis for a fun and unfiltered conversation on becoming shameless and embracing rituals that support a flourishing sense of self-love. About Dawn: Dawn Davis is a queer intimacy coach, confidence specialist, sex educator, writer, podcaster, and motivational speaker, modeling for others how to take up space unapologetically. Empowering folks for decades to say no, ask for what they want, and set clear boundaries inside and outside of the bedroom. She helps women and queer folks love themselves and their bodies, and challenge the status quo without shame. No subject is taboo. Find all their links by clicking here (https://bio.site/dawndaviscoaching) and be sure to follow them and say hello on Instagram @dawndaviscoaching (https://www.instagram.com/dawndaviscoaching/) Wanna join Dawn in becoming more shameless through art? Experience the thrill of seeing your whole-ass naked truth in the light of creative self-love. Become a work of art by contributing to (or collecting art from) my forthcoming series through my Take Back Your Body project by clicking here. (http://ashleytrabue.com/take-back-your-body-p…)

12. 

    19 Dec 2023

    Our power is not in how we look; our power is in how we live.

    Friends! I am so excited to share today's episode and guest with you. A very "take back your body" project-inspired conversation between myself and DC area artist and family photographer Mel Worthington. In the episode we chat: —reasons we both have avoided having our photo made/putting ourselves out into the world —what constitutes a "good" photo? —and most of all, how can we subvert the BS that keeps us thinking our worth/beauty is linked to how we look? how can we see ourselves as whole and worthy now? To connect with Mel, check out her website melworthington.com (melworthington.com) and say, "hi!" to her on Instagram by following https://instagram.com/melzwphotog (https://instagram.com/melzwphotog) If you're not already, you can follow my work online https://instagram.com/ashleytrabue (https://instagram.com/ashleytrabue) and if you want to learn more about being supported in some radical self-acceptance work through the art-making process, click here to learn more about plugging in to my Take Back Your Body project! (https://www.ashleytrabue.com/take-back-your-body-project) Looking for the images we're discussing in today's episode?? Click ⁠ this link to visit a substack post⁠ (https://ashleytrabue.substack.com/p/our-power-is-not-in-how-we-look-our) where I've shared images from today's conversation!

13. 

    5 Dec 2023

    Thoughts on Relationship to Abundance

    Scarcity and abundance are two sides of the same damn coin. The scarcity side leaves us feeling chronically not-enough, under-resourced, and vulnerable to spinning out in cycles of shame and blame. The abundance side, on the other hand, feels a lot like the sense of being and having enough, feeling safe to expand, enjoy, be and share. In this episode, we talk about ways to care for ourselves and our relationship to abundance when we are experiencing some kind of scarcity.

14. 

    21 Nov 2023

    Breaking the Habit of Over-Giving & Under-Receiving

    If you tend to keep yourself over-busy, saying, "yes," when you really want to say, "no," and believing that hustling harder is the only way to get ahead... this episode is for you! Really, it's for the both of us because these are patterns I am outgrowing too. These patterns didn't spring up overnight. Rather, they were co-created within social environments, and we can't expect to break free from them overnight either. But with consistency and co-creative community, we can break free. Today, let's chat a little bit about how. Show notes: - "Human Giver Syndrome," coined by philosopher Kate Manne and popularized in Emily & Amelia Nagoski's book, "Burnout (https://www.burnoutbook.net)" - The Artist's Way (https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252) book by Julia Cameron - Crossroad moments & bucket-filling inspiration -- ideas I teach inside my 1:1 coaching practice (which you can learn more about and apply for here (http://ashleytrabue.com/1-1-mentorship/#apply)!) and the Creative Self-Love Club cohorts (http://instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub/) - Gretchen Rubin's Strategy of Treats (https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/what-healthy-treats-do-you-give-yourself-note-the-healthy/) which I learned about from this episode (https://www.nataliekmiller.com/mindwitchery/133) of Mind Witchery by Natalie Miller

15. 

    14 Nov 2023

    A Case for Feeling Special

    Dear listener, do you know yourself to be special? If you're anything like me and that question alone makes you feel a bit squirmy, today's episode is for you. In it, I explore the values that undergird an instinct to argue against being special, explore why feeling special is essential to creating and doing anything interesting in this life, and share a ritual I use for connecting more fully to my own sense of specialness.

16. 

    12 Jul 2023

    The Art of Doing It Scared

    Creatives! If you're anything like me, you have big creative dreams and ambitions on your heart, but don't always take action on those dreams due to that old friend fear. Want to practice the art of feeling your fear and doing it anyways?! Get out your notebooks and favorite colorful pens, because in today's workshop-style episode, I'm guiding you through a mini process in partnering with your fear to show up bravely and creatively for your goals anyways. Show notes: Do it Scared: A Mini Course in Creative Courage (https://www.creativeselfloveclub.com/do-it-scared-a-step-by-step-guide-to-summoning-your-creative-courage) is available to enroll in Don't be a stranger! Join our Creative Self-Love Club Instagram account (http://instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub/) to join a community of your fellow artists committed to showing up for themselves and their creativity with greater compassion and care.

17. 

    1 Jul 2023

    How the Creative Self-Love Club Came to Be

    Gather around the campfire, creative friends, for an origin story of how this community came to be! We chat: creative projects choosing us, the process of my transition from teaching fulltime to creating fulltime; growth vs fixed mindset, and failing forward through making “trash art” (just like I'm doing with this podcast!) and more. Don't be a stranger! Everything is better with friends -- follow along on IG (http://instagram.com/creativeselfloveclub/)to introduce yourself and request future podcast episode topics! Show notes: Take Back Your Body Project  ⁠https://ashleytrabue.com/take-back-your-body-project⁠ (https://ashleytrabue.com/take-back-your-body-project) Simone Seol’s Coaching Community ⁠⁠https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-home⁠⁠ (https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-home) Carol Dweck TED Talk on Growth Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ) Dr. Stephen Porges Neuroception and Polyvagal Theory  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ec3AUMDjtKQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjM4NTE&feature=emb_title (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ec3AUMDjtKQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjM4NTE&feature=emb_title)

18. 

    14 Jun 2023

    Embodying vs Hustling For My Worth

    I know I can’t be the only one who has felt a tug to do/do/do Achieve/achieve/achieve? To prove to myself that I am good, enough, worthy. Nothing clogs the energy of my creative flow quite like coming at it from an energy of hustling for my worth. In today’s episode I share my journey of realizing my worth comes from my being alive (and not the things I do) and one practice I work with to help me embody that belief.

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