Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What if the reason you keep quitting your creative goals has nothing to do with motivation — and everything to do with self-trust? In this episode, Amie reveals why setting the bar too high is destroying your creative confidence, how journaling literally rewired her inner critic after a decade of negative self-talk, and why self-compassion is the real secret to a consistent, abundant creative life.
Amie McNee is an author and speaker who has dedicated her work to empowering creatives to stop waiting for permission and start making their art. Through her books, speaking, and online community, she’s become a global advocate for the radical, necessary work of creativity.
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💜Complete show notes for this episode at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-301
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☁︎ About The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece. The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by YouTuber and entrepreneur Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to create your dream life.
New episodes released every other Sunday.
Connect with other listeners in the Lavendaire Community: lavendaire.com/discord
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What if the reason you keep quitting your creative goals has nothing to do with motivation — and everything to do with self-trust? In this episode, Amie reveals why setting the bar too high is destroying your creative confidence, how journaling literally rewired her inner critic after a decade of negative self-talk, and why self-compassion is the real secret to a consistent, abundant creative life.
Amie McNee is an author and speaker who has dedicated her work to empowering creatives to stop waiting for permission and start making their art. Through her books, speaking, and online community, she’s become a global advocate for the radical, necessary work of creativity.
SPONSORS
• This show is brought to you by BetterHelp | Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/TLL
• Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period shopify.com/tll
FOLLOW AMIE
• Substack | amiemcnee.substack.com
• Instagram | instagram.com/inspiredtowrite
• Latest Book | amazon.es/We-Need-Your-Art-Something
💜Complete show notes for this episode at lavendaire.com/lifestyle-301
// watch more
✧ 8 Levels to Creating Your Dream Life | youtu.be/Z6D4x7rdkOY?feature=shared
✧ Mimi Ikonn on Success and Living Authentically | youtu.be/Ak_RiKSHrjA?feature=shared
✧ Introversion, Self Acceptance and Human Connection | youtu.be/0SNIKHUsIrI?feature=shared
Subscribe to The Lavendaire Lifestyle
• Apple Podcasts | lavendaire.com/itunes
• Spotify | lavendaire.com/spotify
☁︎ About The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece. The Lavendaire Lifestyle is a podcast on personal growth and lifestyle design. Hosted by YouTuber and entrepreneur Aileen Xu, this podcast shares insight & inspiration on how to create your dream life.
New episodes released every other Sunday.
Connect with other listeners in the Lavendaire Community: lavendaire.com/discord
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shop | shop.lavendaire.com
youtube | youtube.com/lavendaire
instagram | instagram.com/lavendaire
facebook | facebook.com/lavendaire
twitter | twitter.com/lavendaire
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Podcast-related inquiries | sara@lavendaire.com
