Why You Need a PhD in Rejection: The Creative’s Guide

About this episode

In this episode, Sarah discusses the importance of embracing rejection for creative expression.

What would change if you stopped letting rejection control your life? In this fiery solo episode, Sarah explores why every creative person needs a PhD in rejection. Through stories from her own life and work, she unpacks the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of rejection — and why learning how to face it is essential if you want to fully express yourself.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

Topics covered

• rejection
• creativity
• emotional health
• psychological aspects
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• rejection
• creatives
• emotional dimensions
• psychological dimensions
• spiritual dimensions

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