What if the words you say to yourself are shaping your reality more than you realize?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca Danger and Tom explore the idea of “spell casting”—how everyday language like “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’m so clumsy” can quietly influence your creativity, your confidence, and your life as an artist.

They talk about the balance between positive and negative self-talk, the difference between feeling awkward vs anxious, and what it really means to “just show up” even when it’s uncomfortable.

This conversation also moves through the emotional side of being a creative—crying, processing, working through frustration—and how art can act as both expression and therapy.

Along the way, they reflect on:

– The power of self-talk and “spell casting”

– Why your inner dialogue matters more than you think

– The 10:1 ratio of positive to negative input

– Awkward vs anxious (and why it matters)

– The challenge of putting yourself out there

– “Just show up” as a creative practice

– Art as therapy and emotional processing

– Working alone vs with other artists

– How creativity unfolds in layers

– Why the muse shows up when you start moving

– Dreaming big vs dreaming realistically

This is a real, honest conversation about what it means to be an artist—not just in your work, but in your thoughts. If you’re navigating your own creative path, you’re not alone.

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