Ever feel like your creativity gets hijacked by self-doubt, inner critics, or perfectionism? In this powerful first CREATIVE themed episode host Meghan Aileen dives into the classic battle between the peaceful spirit of Bob Ross and the angry little gremlins of your overthinking mind. Whether you're an artist, writer, musician, entrepreneur—or just trying to be more creative in your daily life—this episode will help you understand why those gremlins show up and how to disarm them with compassion, awareness, and a little humor. In This Episode: Why your inner gremlins appear right when you want to create something How cultural conditioning, productivity pressure, and childhood messaging shape our creativity blocks The neuroscience of creativity vs logic—and why our creative circuits need exercise How Bob Ross became Meghan’s first art teacher and a lifelong creative inspiration Simple mantras to use in the moment when the gremlins get loud The value of failure, experimentation, and creating beyond your current skillset Why sometimes you just need to learn a new skill—and how to get unstuck What would Bob Ross do? Learn to channel peace, play, and the joy of process over perfection   Key Takeaways: Creating badly sometimes means you’re doing it right. Growth = messes, mistakes, and evolving past your comfort zone. Mantras matter. Meghan shares mindset-shifting phrases you can use when your inner critics try to take over. Skill gaps aren’t shameful—they’re fixable. You’re not broken, you might just need to learn something new. Your brain needs creative rest. Overusing the analytical mind keeps us stuck; it’s time to activate your intuitive, flowing side. Bob Ross isn’t just nostalgic—he’s a creative archetype. You can learn to access his energy and bring it into your own process.   Invitation: Have you met your gremlins? What helps you quiet them? Meghan would love to hear from you. Email: style@meghanaileen.com   Connect with me on Instagram: @meghanaileen Explore my paintings and creative tools or book a creative coaching call: www.meghanaileen.com Learn how to create magical rentable spaces on your own property: www.styleforprofit.com Explore my nature chapel style greenhouse: www.nunaveda.com   Meghan Aileen is a painter, a designer and a creative coach and consultant helping you reach your goals and your full creative potential. She lives on her land in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee where she raises chickens, and is starting an exotic and medicinal orchard / garden in her new magical greenhouse.    creative process, inner critic, self-doubt, creative block, creativity and trauma, artistic growth, creative mindset, Bob Ross inspiration, overcoming perfectionism, ADHD and creativity, making art, art podcast, fear of failure, healing through art, expressive living, creative resilience