Permission to Pause: Changing Your Mind Without Losing Your Mission

Creative and Curious Club

What happens when motivation fades… but your mission hasn’t changed? In this gentle, honest episode of the Creative & Curious Club Podcast, host Leanne Foley reflects on a recent creative pause and how realignment can be a powerful part of your journey.

Whether you're navigating burnout, shifting your focus, or simply in a season of change, this 10-minute episode is for you. You’ll learn how to give yourself permission to pause, realign your creativity with what truly lights you up, and move forward with renewed clarity.

In this episode, we explore:

• How to navigate creative burnout with self-compassion

• Why pausing your creative projects doesn't mean giving up

• How to evolve your work without abandoning your purpose

• Ways to rediscover motivation and protect your creative energy

✨ This episode is perfect for artists, writers, creators, and anyone in a creative season of change.

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About the host:

Leanne Foley is a Scottish illustrator, author, and creative brand founder based near the Cotswolds. Through her brand Frame Your World Co and the Creative & Curious Club podcast, she encourages people to slow down, stay curious, and rediscover their creativity. Whether she's sketching beloved landmarks, writing children’s stories, or sharing honest reflections through her podcast and newsletter, Leanne’s work weaves together inspiration, storytelling, and artistic expression.