Empowering The Artist Within

#17 Finding Calm in the Chaos with Anna Macdonald (Part 1): Creativity, ADHD & the Healing Power of Community

In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by minimalist artist and founder of The Organised Artist, Anna Macdonald. We dive into Anna’s creative journey, her experience living with ADHD, and the deep impact that anxiety, depression, and burnout had on her life.
Anna shares openly about what it’s like to reach breaking point and how reconnecting with creativity, building meaningful friendships, and finding a supportive community helped her heal from within. This is a gentle, powerful reminder that you’re not alone, and that you’re worthy of being seen exactly as you are.
This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In part 2 we go deep into how organising her life led to clarity and calm and why she is so passionate about helping other creatives to organise their lives so they can feel the same.
So grab a cuppa and settle in for a beautiful and honest exchange about art, healing, and the courage to keep going.
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🌐 The Organised Artist Website📸 Organised Artist on Instagram
🌐 Anna F Macdonal Website
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#16 Daily Affirmation | Creating Without Fear: Affirmations for Letting Go of Perfection

Welcome to Empowering the Artist Within! I’m Liz Ross, and in this gentle, grounding episode, I’m inviting you to step away from pressure and perfection and reconnect with the joy of creating from the heart.
These affirmations are here to support your creative journey; to help you release fear, honour your voice, and make space for honest, imperfect expression. This episode is your reminder: you don’t have to be perfect to begin. You’re enough, just as you are.
✨ Affirmations: Creating Without Fear
I release the need to be perfect. My creativity flows with ease and truth.
I give myself permission to create freely and messily.
I trust the process, even when the outcome is unclear.
I honour progress over perfection.
I allow my art to be honest and raw.
I am safe to express myself exactly as I am.
My creativity is valid, even in its roughest form.
I make art from my soul, from a place of joy, not stress.
I am enough, not when it’s finished, not when it’s polished—right now.
I honour my voice, just as it is. Every time I share, I grow stronger.
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If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you’d subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a fellow creative. Your voice and your presence here matter. Let’s keep showing up, messy and magical.
Until next time keep creating, keep exploring, and most of all, keep believing in yourself. 💫

#15 Creating Without Fear: Letting Go of Perfectionism

Welcome to Empowering the Artist Within! I’m your host, Liz Ross, and in this solo episode, we’re diving into the heart of perfectionism; what it looks like, where it comes from, and how it silently holds us back as artists and creatives.
If you’ve ever felt frozen by the fear of “not getting it right,” this episode is your reminder that your art is enough; messy, real, and true.
 In this episode, I share:
What perfectionism looks like in creative practice
Why we tie our worth to the “outcome”
How I’ve navigated this in my own journey
Joyful ways to create without pressure
Affirmations and journal prompt to change your beliefs and get you thinking.
 "You don’t need permission to make something imperfect and powerful."
Key Takeaways:
Episode Takeaways
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Creating freely is more powerful than creating perfectly.
Perfectionism often stems from fear and comparison not truth.
Your art is enough even when it’s messy, raw, or unfinished.
Setting a time limit allows us to keep the joy flowing.
Visibility doesn’t require perfection, it just needs honesty.
Perfectionism is a habit, but so is playful, imperfect creating.
You don’t need permission to make art that feels good to you.
Affirmations can gently guide your mindset into more freedom.
You are not alone, so many creatives are working through this too.
Let your work reflect your heart, not perfection or pressure.
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#14 You Are Enough|Daily Affirmations for Embracing Imperfection & Remembering Your Worth

Join me, Liz Ross for this gentle and uplifting affirmation episode of Empowering The Artist Within. Today I'm inviting you to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your creative spirit.
Through a calming mini meditation and 10 powerful affirmations, this episode is here to remind you: you are enough exactly as you are. You don’t need to be perfect to be worthy, visible, or creative.
Let these words help you release self-doubt, embrace your imperfections, and show up with courage and authenticity in your art and your life.
☕ Take a moment for yourself, breathe deep, and press play.
 
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#13 The Courage to Show Up Imperfectly

Welcome to Empowering The Artist Within. I'm Liz Ross and in this honest and encouraging solo episode, I’m sharing what it really means to be seen before you feel “ready” and how showing up imperfectly can lead to amazing things. 
I explore the fears that come with visibility, the pressure to “have it all together,” and how I’m learning to embrace the messy, beautiful process of being seen as I am. If you’ve ever held back your voice, your art, or your ideas because they didn’t feel “perfect” yet, this one’s for you.
✨ Let this be your reminder: showing up imperfectly is still showing up. And that is more than enough.
Liz Ross
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#12 Daily Affirmations to reconnect with Your Inner Artist

Start your day with affirmations designed to help you reconnect with your creativity, nurture your inner artist, and find the courage to be seen. This gentle, uplifting episode weaves together a short guided meditation and 10 powerful affirmations inspired by themes of healing, self-expression, and creative rediscovery. Remember; your creativity is always waiting for you.
Liz Ross
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#11 Creativity and Healing: Rediscovering Yourself Through Art - Kaisa’s Story

In this episode of Empowering the Artist Within, we explore how creativity can become a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery during stressful and uncertain times. Liz Ross and Kaisa share honest reflections on the courage it takes to show up and create, even when fear and doubt try to hold us back. We discuss how personal growth, healing, and creative freedom often emerge when we make space for ourselves and reconnect with the creativity we've always had inside. This episode offers you gentle encouragement to take small steps and embrace your unique artistic voice.
 
Important Links; 
Liz Ross
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Kaisa Hart 
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#10 Daily Affirmations|Start Your Day With Self Love & Empowerment

If you're looking for a boost of confidence and a gentle reminder of your worth, this short and powerful affirmation episode is for you. Here to help you reconnect with your inner strength and creativity.
Join me, Liz Ross, as I guide you through 10 affirmations for self-love and empowerment. The perfect way to start your day, take a mindful break, or wind down with positivity.
✨ Take a breath.✨ Repeat the words.✨ Let them sink in.
You are powerful. You are worthy. You are enough.
🎧 Press play, and give yourself a few minutes of calm, connection, and self-celebration.
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#9 Reconnecting with Creativity After Trauma; My Story

Trigger Warning: This episode includes personal reflections on illness, cancer, and the experience of facing death. Please take care while listening and feel free to skip this episode if it feels too tender for you right now. 💛
In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing the story behind my art and what led me back to creativity after experiencing deep trauma.
I’m joined by my lovely friend Kaisa Hart, who gently guides the conversation so I can open up about the twists, turns, and healing moments that shaped my journey.
We talk about what it means to reconnect with your creative self, how art became a powerful tool for healing, and why I’m so passionate about inspiring others to express themselves too.
So grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for this tender and inspiring conversation.
 
I’m an artist passionate about blending creativity with empowerment. I create affirmation prints that inspire self-belief, mindfulness, and personal growth. My work combines layered textures, vibrant colours, and uplifting words, designed to be daily reminders of strength and possibility.
 
My goal is to spark creativity and help others cultivate positivity in their lives.
 
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#8 Daily Affirmations|Start your day with Creative Courage and Confidence

In this calming affirmation episode, I’m sharing a collection of supportive affirmations to help you step into your creativity with more courage, clarity, and self-belief.
These affirmations are here to guide you. Use them whenever you need a boost before creating, sharing your work, or simply showing up as your most authentic self.
Take a moment to breathe, listen, and reconnect with your creative power.
If this episode resonates with you, I’d love if you subscribed, left a review, or shared it with a fellow creative soul.
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