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he Art of Knowing Ourselves with Lauren Stidham

Are you an Enneagram 2, a DISC SC, an INFJ...or maybe just a mango?

There are countless tools that promise to help us understand ourselves, but what happens when the results don't quite fit? And how do we use what we learn without allowing a personality type or label to define who we are?

In this episode of the HeART Space Podcast, Carly and Dani welcome Lauren Stidham, certified life and leadership coach, Enneagram specialist, and founder of Blueprint to Bloom, for a lively conversation about self-discovery, personality assessments, and the art of knowing ourselves.

Together, we explore tools like the Enneagram, DISC, Myers-Briggs, and StrengthsFinder, and consider how they can help us recognize our patterns, communicate our needs, and develop greater compassion for ourselves and others.

We also talk about the dangers of putting ourselves (or other people) into boxes, why the conversations we have about our results may be more valuable than the assessments themselves, and how curiosity and creativity can help us make meaning of what we discover.

Along the way, we explore watercolor, perfectionism, the vulnerability of being seen, and the possibility of an entirely new personality assessment based on fruit!

Ultimately, knowing ourselves isn't about finding the perfect label. It's about developing a deeper relationship with who we are, while leaving room for who we might become.

Connect with Lauren Stidham:

Blueprint to Bloom: https://blueprinttobloom.com

Connect with HeART Space:

Explore creative coaching, workshops, and gatherings at HeART Space Tucson: https://handsattheart.com

What do you know about yourself because you've been told? What do you know because you've experienced it?

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Creativity in Uncertain Times: Why Making Art Matters

When the world feels uncertain, money is tight, and the future seems unpredictable, making art can feel like a luxury we can't afford. But what if creativity is one of the things we need most during difficult times?

In this episode of the HeART Space Podcast, Carly and Dani explore why we so often put creativity aside when life gets hard, and what we might be missing when we do. From the pressure to be productive and the temptation to numb ourselves through endless scrolling, to the ways art helps us discover who we are, this conversation challenges the idea that creativity has to be useful, beautiful, or profitable to be worthwhile.

They talk about the power of making something simply for the experience, how perfectionism can steal our creative joy, and why art can help us reclaim a sense of agency, hope, and belonging when so much feels beyond our control.

As part of October's theme, The Art of Knowing, Carly and Dani consider how creative expression helps us sit with uncertainty, discover new perspectives, and reconnect with ourselves and each other.

And the best part? You don't need expensive supplies, artistic talent, or hours of free time. You can begin with what you already have.

A few questions to carry with you:

• What do you actually know about the future, and what are you imagining or fearing?
• What do you know about yourself that might sustain you during difficult times?
• What might become possible if you gave yourself permission to create without knowing where it will lead?

Learn more about HeART Space workshops, gatherings, and creative coaching at handsatheart.com/heartspace.

Make a little space for what wants to be made.

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Every ending carries the possibility of a beginning, but that doesn't mean the transition is easy. In this episode, Carly and Dani welcome Dr. Amy Drewek for a thoughtful conversation about grief, change, self-trust, and the uncertainty of stepping into something new.

Together, we explore how even chosen endings can bring unexpected grief, how we begin to imagine possibilities beyond what we've known, and the role creativity can play in helping us navigate the space between what was and what might be.

What becomes possible when we allow ourselves to grieve what has ended while making room for what comes next?

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