Learning to Trust Your Creativity and Falling in Love with Your Art with Carrie Schmitt

Inspiring episode of The Create Podcast , host Ekaterina (Kat) Popova sits down with artist, author, and creativity coach Carrie Schmitt to explore what it means to fall in love with your creativity again — to trust it, surrender to it, and let it lead you toward healing and joy. Carrie shares her powerful story of transformation, from facing a life-threatening illness to rediscovering painting as a divine and loving force that carried her through darkness and back into light. Together, Kat and Carrie discuss creativity as a sacred relationship — one rooted in devotion, acceptance, and self-compassion rather than perfection or control. You'll hear insights on: Reconnecting with your creative spirit through trust and love Letting go of judgment, pressure, and self-criticism Finding inspiration and meaning in difficult seasons Healing creative wounds and learning to create for joy, not approval Viewing creativity as a living, supportive presence in your life Carrie's book, Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist , is an invitation to remember the beauty and wisdom that flow through you every time you create. 🕊️ Mentioned in This Episode Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist by Carrie Schmitt Create Magazine's Winter Solstice 2026 Print Issue, curated by Sarah Potter → Submit your work: https://createmagazine.co/call-for-art Explore micro-courses and creative business resources at https://createu.co 🎧 Connect Follow Kat on Instagram: @katerinaspopova Follow Create! Magazine: @createmagazine Discover Carrie's art, retreats, and programs: https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com