What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding — the bitter, uncomfortable, awkward part of life — is actually the medicine you need?

In this WILD episode, Meghan Aileen dives into the idea that discomfort isn’t the enemy — it’s actually the place where resilience, creativity, and fearlessness are born. Using her love for bitter foods and herbal remedies as a metaphor, Meghan shares how our culture’s obsession with comfort, convenience, and sweetness can keep us from building the strength we truly need.

You’ll hear:

Why bitter herbs and “grass-tasting” remedies are a perfect metaphor for life and creativity

How comfort culture keeps us from growing, and what resilience really requires

The science of bitter taste (and why it often means it's working)

Mindset shifts to help you reframe discomfort as growth instead of danger

Practical examples of how to train yourself to embrace the uncomfortable

Why creativity always lives at the edge of comfort

Takeaway: Sometimes the medicine we need doesn’t taste good — but that’s how you know it’s working. Learning to be okay with discomfort is one of the wildest and most powerful ways to expand your creativity and build fearless resilience.

Challenge for this week: Do one thing that’s uncomfortable but not harmful. Drink the bitter tea, have the hard conversation, take the stairs, or try something you’ve been resisting. Notice how quickly your body and mind adapt once you stop labeling discomfort as danger.

If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend who’s learning to embrace the wild side of life.

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What’s your risk tolerance? Are you someone who thrives on adrenaline and new experiences—or do you crave structure and predictability? In this fearless episode, we’re diving deep into the psychology of risk-taking, sensation seeking, and what it all means for you as a creative.

Psychologist Marvin Zuckerman coined the term “sensation seeking,” and today we explore how that shows up in your creative process, your business decisions, and your everyday life.

Whether you’re a 9-5 loyalist secretly craving more, or a spontaneous visionary constantly chasing the next big idea, there’s power in finding your balance between bold and grounded.

You’ll learn:

What sensation seeking is—and how it connects to creativity

The difference between calculated risk vs unnecessary risk

How to rewire your brain and stretch your comfort zone (yes, even as an adult!)

Tools to balance chaos with structure in your creative life

A 3-question filter to help high-risk takers avoid impulsive choices

Micro-challenges to help low-risk takers build confidence

Why bold doesn't mean reckless—and cautious doesn't mean boring

This episode is for every creative soul trying to break free from fear, impulsivity, or stagnation — and build a life that’s both artful and intentional.

If you're low sensation seeking: Take one small risk you’d normally avoid.

If you're high sensation seeking: Ask yourself the 3 filter questions before jumping into your next big idea.

Marvin Zuckerman’s research on sensation seeking

Neuroplasticity and how to change your response to risk

Real-life examples of both smart and impulsive creative risks

Are you high or low sensation seeking? How does it help—or hinder—your creativity? DM me on Instagram or email me and let’s talk about it!

And if you’re ready for 1:1 support to align your creativity with your goals, reach out for coaching. I’d love to help you build a bold, grounded, and wildly creative life.

Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode helped you find your creative edge. Until next time — stay fearless, wild, and creative.

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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.

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