Create-Today with Beth Buffington

Create-Today with Beth Buffington

Hosted by: Beth Buffington

Whether you see yourself as a seasoned artist, or you’re just starting to dip your toes into creativity, this podcast is here to show you how YOUR creativity can benefit your mental health, personal growth, and even...

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E144 - Deborah Shoemaker and her success mantra: "What if I tried that?"

Here's what happens when you just "see what happens". Deborah retired after 38 years in government, tried knitting, watercolor, and acrylics (turns out she’s not a patient painter), and somehow ended up running her...
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E143 - 7 cards to 7 people in 7 days…Make It a Party and Multiply the Goodness!

This week we explore the creativity in sending greeting cards, and the unbelievable goodness they deliver to a chaotic world. Last week we learned about: “Thinking of You Week” (September 21–27, 2026) AND then…how to...
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7 cards to 7 people in 7 days - will create happiness (especially for you!)

Send 7 Cards to 7 people in 7 Days: Surprising Science on Why It’ll Make you Happier Every now and then as you flip through your mail – junk, junk, a bill, a catalog... you'll find one...an envelope with a handwritten...
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E141 - It's Not Too Late to Get Creative Again with Guest Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD and author

You're Not Too Old (And It's Not Too Late) to Get Creative Again Psychologist Ilene Berns-Zare joins Beth to unpack the real secret to resilience, creativity, and thriving at midlife and beyond. 🌿 In this episode of...
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E140 - Ghosting Your Creativity? Seven signs you need to know.

Have you been ghosting your creativity? If your sketchbook, camera, or craft table has gone quiet, this episode covers the real signs of creative burnout, the science behind why creativity keeps you steady, and how to...
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E139 - How to Train for Life Using Your Creativity | Lisa Murphy, Vibrant Living Coach

She's 60 and Hiking 133 Miles. Here's Her Secret. 
 What are you training for? Beth welcomes back one of her favorite recurring guests, Lisa Murphy, a Vibrant Living Coach (who helps women in their middle years,...
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E138 - What are you afraid to let go of? Let's explore your creativity

How to increase happiness with a Creative Process that really WORKS! In this episode of Create-Today, you will explore struggles like unfinished projects and creative burnout – and how having a successful creative...
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E137 - Neuroscience and Creative Play - The power of creating with your hands

Your Hands Can Fix Brain Fog Ever notice how you feel wired AND tired after a scrolling binge? That foggy, restless feeling has a name, and this episode is about the science-backed fix hiding in your own two hands. In...
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E136 - What You Need From Your Creativity. Guest, Ezra Vancil, Singer & Songwriter

Artists Have to Live It Before They Can Create It Creativity is not just something you make. For Ezra Vancil, Creativity has been the saving grace that gets him through the hard parts of life, and the gift that keeps...
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E135 - Lost Your Creativity? Four Words Changed My Creative Life

Years ago, Beth thought she'd lost her creativity for good. She was doing the job she'd always dreamed of, but somewhere between the grind of deadlines and hustle, her joy disappeared. In this episode, Beth shares the...
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E134 The Health Pillar You're Skipping (It's Creative Fitness)

We all know we need eight hours of sleep, regular exercise, and good nutrition. But there's a fourth pillar of health nobody talks about: your creativity. In this episode, Beth breaks down the real, measurable science...
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E133 Finding Joy! The Miracle of Being...Together

Let’s talk about Joy!(...using a story about songs, soccer, and bagpipes.) Is it possible for 50,000 people to descend upon a city to watch soccer — and give the whole city permission to stop worrying and feel good...
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