Not My Circus, Not My Clowns: A Creative Burnout Wake-Up Call

About this episode

Izolda Trakhtenberg discusses the importance of setting boundaries and reclaiming artistic focus to combat creative burnout.

A memorable lesson in setting boundaries, reclaiming artistic focus, and stopping the cycle of overfunctioning in creative leadership roles. What happens when the creative work you love starts feeling like one more obligation on an already overloaded list? In this episode of the Your Creative Mind podcast, Izolda Trakhtenberg shares a candid story about burnout, leadership, overcommitment, and the surprising power of stepping back. If you’re a writer, actor, musician, or creative entrepreneur who struggles with people-pleasing, creative exhaustion, or balancing artistic goals with daily responsibilities, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. You’ll hear practical mindset shifts for protecting your creative energy, setting healthier boundaries, prioritizing self-care without guilt, and reclaiming time for the art that matters most to you. A thoughtful, encouraging episode for creatives who are tired of carrying everyone else’s circus. Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg What you need to know today. Choose your…

People in this episode

Host: Izolda Trakhtenberg

Topics covered

• creative burnout
• setting boundaries
• artistic focus
• overcommitment
• self-care
• creative leadership

Keywords

• burnout
• leadership
• people-pleasing
• creative exhaustion
• artistic goals
• self-care
• mindset shifts

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