EP 22. Breathwork for Creativity: Overcoming Creative Blocks & Burnout with Tamara Schantell | Recap

What if your breath is the key to unlocking your creativity?

In this recap episode of The Creative Life Podcast, we revisit our powerful conversation with modern mystic and breathwork facilitator Tamara Schantell, exploring how intentional breathing can help creatives move through blocks, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with their most aligned, authentic work.

Blending corporate experience at Microsoft and Salesforce with deep spiritual practice, Tamara offers a unique perspective on integrating structure and soul—showing how creativity thrives when we regulate our nervous system and quiet the inner critic.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from your creative flow, this episode highlights practical insights and simple tools—including a breathwork practice you can start using today.

✨ Be sure to also check out our episode with Natalie Michale for insights on building your creative brand.

What You’ll Learn in This Recap

• How breathwork supports creativity and emotional regulation

• Ways to move through creative blocks and burnout

• Techniques to quiet overthinking and perfectionism

• Why aligning mind, body, and creativity leads to better work

• A simple breathwork practice to try today

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