Stuck in a Creative BLOCK? THIS 3-Minute Practice Will Unlock Your Creativity (This Quick Daily Act Will Help You Feel Inspired Again!) With Amie McNee

Today, Jay sits down with author, artist, and creative mentor Amie McNee for a heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with the artist inside all of us. Known for her honest take on creativity and self-expression, Amie opens up about her journey, from battling self-doubt and shame to finding her voice as a writer and artist. Amie shares real stories of rejection, depression, and learning to embrace imperfection, reminding us that art doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be real.

Jay and Amie explore the common myths that hold people back from creating. The idea that creativity has to be profitable, that art must be perfect to be valuable, or that we need permission to begin. They discuss how shame, perfectionism, and fear of judgment often silence our creative instincts, and how practices like journaling, self-mothering, and small daily acts of creativity can help revive them. They also reflect on the emotional vulnerability of sharing your work, the importance of protecting your inner artist, and the delicate balance between wanting to be seen and creating for the pure joy of expression.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Reclaim Your Creativity Without Shame

How to Make Art When You’re Struggling with Self-Doubt

How to Start Creating Even If You Don’t Feel Ready

How to Deal with Fear of Judgment and Being Seen

How to Turn Jealousy into Creative Motivation

How to Promote Your Art Without Selling Out

Whether someone is writing a novel, posting their first poem, or simply daring to call themselves an artist, this conversation is a gentle yet powerful reminder—they are on the path, and their voice matters.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00Intro

00:49Are We Born Creative or Can It Be Learned?

02:12Why Everyone Is an Artist in Their Own Way

03:50What Happens When You Suppress Your Creativity

06:37How Journaling and Self-Compassion Can Heal You

08:30You Owe Everything to the Past Version of You

13:03How to Move Through the Fear of Being Judged

16:07Why Art Exposes Both Light and Darkness

17:25Let Go of Needing External Validation 

19:30Everyone Just Wants to Be Seen and Heard

24:31Stop Dismissing the Parts of You That Want More

26:28Stuck in the Wrong Job? Try Small Creative Steps

30:56How Perfectionism Fuels Procrastination

33:11Embrace the Beautiful Chaos of Art

34:17What the 30 Circles Test Reveals About Creativity

36:44How to Share Your Art Without Losing Yourself

39:07Real Artists Are Meant to Break the Rules

40:29What to do When No One Sees Your Art 

41:54If You Hate It, Stop Doing It

44:19Don’t Chase Virality, Make Meaningful Art

46:40Yes, You Can Make Money from Your Art

50:10Every Creative Act Has Value So Honor It

53:12Charging for Your Art Is Not Selling Out

57:39Oversaturation Is a Myth, There’s Room for You

01:00:53Your Voice Is One of a Kind Use It

01:02:25Use Jealousy to Guide, Not Derail You

01:03:49How to Inspire Others by Owning Your Path

01:07:12Amie on Final Five   

Episode Resources:

Amie Mcnee | Website

Amie Mcnee | Instagram

Amie Mcnee | Facebook

Amie Mcnee | TikTok

Amie Mcnee | Books

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