Your Creative Chord Podcast
Your Creative Chord Podcast
Empowering Your Creative Flow & Inspired Living
Welcome to Your Creative Chord, the podcast for people who want to reconnect with their creativity, restore their energy, and live with greater intention. I’m Jenny Leigh Hodgins—creative empowerment coach, author, poet, pianist, composer, and longtime teacher and mentor.
Each episode offers practical tools and thoughtful guidance to help you rebuild trust in your creative process. Together we explore ways to navigate creative blocks, recover from burnout, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate creative flow and inspired living with curiosity, clarity, and self-compassion.
Drawing from 30+ years of teaching, performing, composing--as well as my experience as a caregiver, and my SGI Buddhist practice--I share insights that support sustainable creativity, authentic self-expression, and a more inspired way of living.
Free resources to support your creative flow and inspired living:
- Creative Empowerment Sampler – Expanded from my Inspirational Bookmark Trio, with practical tools to reset energy, explore creatively, and nurture aligned, sustainable flow. YourCreativeChord.com/getinspiredhere
- Burnout RESET Guide – Step-by-step strategies to restore energy, set boundaries, and regain clarity. YourCreativeChord.com/burnoutguide
- Poetry Sampler – A preview of Kaleidoscope of the Heart, offering reflection and creative nourishment. YourCreativeChord.com/poetry
- Piano Strategies Bundle – Key tools from Start Piano to help you build steady, confident progress at the keys. YourCreativeChord.com/pianostrategies
Discover my books:
- Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics
- Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning
YourCreativeChord.com/books
For deeper creative growth:
Explore how my Creative Empowerment Coaching Program helps you overcome obstacles, build creative confidence, and live inspired on your own terms:
YourCreativeChord.com/workwithme
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Thank you for being part of Your Creative Chord.
Your Creative Chord Podcast
Created, produced, and hosted by Jenny Leigh Hodgins © 2025
Sun and Bloom Piano Music © 2016 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
All content © 2026 Jenny Leigh Hodgins
Episodes
96 episodes
Reignite Your Creativity My Proven Formula Ep 69
Reignite Your Creativity: My Proven FormulaIn this episode, I reveal my Proven Formula to help you reignite your creativity and tap into your full creative potential. If you’re feeling stuck or lacking inspiration, I...
Turning Life's Challenges into Creative Power Ep 68
Ep 68: Turning Life's Challenges Into Creative PowerIn this episode, I dive into the concept of anti-fragility—how embracing life’s challenges can actually make us stronger and more creative. Instead of just surviving obstacle...
2 Powerful Strategies To Speed Up Your Piano Progress | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 67
In Episode 67, 2 Powerful Strategies To Speed Up Your Piano Progress, I share two piano practice strategies that can transform your piano momentum and enjoyment. One focuses on goal-driven practice, and the other takes a more meditative,...
What's The #1 Key To Your Piano Progress? | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 66
In this episode, I share the #1 key to your piano progress—it's more essential than other factors you might think are more important! If you've been eager to start or feel stuck in your piano momentum, this episode will help you get back on tra...
Piano Tips: How “Incremental Practice” Unlocks Your Piano Potential Ep 65
Discover how small, focused practice sessions can unlock your piano potential. In this episode, I share the incremental practice strategy—a proven method for turning specific trouble spots into musical triumphs, solidifyi...
How Setting Boundaries Leads to Joy & Stronger Relationships Ep 64
In this episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I explore the powerful role that setting boundaries plays in creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. Sharing authentically a...
Reflecting on Burnout & Rebuilding Creative Energy Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 63
In Episode 63 part 2, I continue rebuilding and reflection as I explore the path of recovering from burnout. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but through creativity, self-compassion, and reconnecting with what truly matters, I’m findin...
Burnout Uncovered: Real Talk On Struggle & Recovery Pt 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 62
Recognizing Burnout's Signals & Regaining Balance In part 1 of this 2-part episode series, I discuss the hidden ways burnout manifests in our lives—the often unaddressed accumulation of stress, the fog of chronic fatigue,...
Join Our Creative Flow & Personal Growth Community Episode 61
In this episode of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce our new Facebook group, Creative Flow & Personal Growth with Your Creative Chord*, a community designed to support your creative exploration. Whether ...
5 Tips To Build Consistent Piano Practice | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 60
5 Tips to Build Consistent Piano Practice for Busy Adults (Ep. 60) In this special episode of Your Creative Chord, I'll share practical insights for both new and returning piano learners. If you'...
Unlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book Signing | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 59
Episode 59: Unlock Your Creativity – Special Workshop & Book SigningIn this special episode, I’m so happy to share all the exciting details about my Nurturing Creativity Workshop & Book Signing held on Satu...
6 Ways To Overcome Burnout & Transform Negativity Into Creative Flow | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 58
Episode 58: 6 Powerful Ways to Overcome Burnout and Transform Negativity into Creative FlowI share six practical and effective strategies that I’m personally using to break free from burnout and turn negativity into a wellspring o...
Igniting Hope: Finding Light In Darkness | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 57
In this reflective episode (57) of Your Creative Chord, I share my ongoing journey of practicing the very tips I offer on finding light in dark times. Like you, I’m a work in progress, and together, we’ll explore how to turn life’s chall...
Victory Over Obstacles – Embrace the Journey! | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 56
Welcome to Your Creative Chord Podcast! In episode 56, I share my personal story of overcoming obstacles while juggling multiple roles and caring for my 84-year-old Mom. I explore the power of embracing and sharing our struggles as a way...
Bouncing Back From Betrayal | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 55
Note: There’s a minor wording error in the show intro. It should state 'author, poet, and hobbyist nature photographer.' In episode 55, I explore how to transform painful experiences of betrayal into opportunities for growth...
Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 54
In Episode 54, Launching ‘Start Piano!’ Unveiling Benefits & Essential Insights, I share my personal story of overcoming performance anxiety and how it transformed my piano playing, along with practical tips and strategies for...
Transforming Musical Challenges into Strengths | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 53
In this episode, we explore how the concepts from my book, Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning, help us turn our musical challenges into strengths. I'll share how my pe...
Fostering Enjoyment & Accessibility in Piano Education: Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 52
In Episode 52, we continue our conversation with Jim Johnson, founder of Grass Roots Piano. Jim's approach to adult beginner piano education, infused with humor and a focus on enjoyment, has made learning piano accessible and fu...
Navigating Creativity Through Challenges: Part 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 51
In Part 1 of this interview, Jim Johnson shares his inspiring backstory, experience in music education, and the creation of Grass Roots Piano. He shares the profound impact of his mentors. Jim candidly opens up about his struggles with m...
Unlocking Piano Expression: Pianist Dialogue Continues Pt 2 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 50
In this continuation of our in-depth conversation, drawing from her extensive performance experience at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, guest Ashlee Young emphasizes that the highest level of piano performance is n...
Musical Expression: A Dynamic Chat With Piano Expert Ashlee Young Pt 1 | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 49
In Episode 49, I'm pleased to introduce Ashlee Young, a pianist, educator, content creator, and business coach who champions the philosophy of practicing smarter, not harder. With a master's degree in classical piano performance from USC...
Launching "Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics" | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 48
CelebratIng the launch of my new book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics! I share the personal story behind this collection, spotli...
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Inspiring Poetry on Connection, Inner Strength, & Resilience | Your Creative Chord Podcast Bonus Ep 2
Welcome to a Special Bonus Poetry Episode (2) of Your Creative Chord Podcast, where we benefit from the transformative power of poetry. Join me as I share inspiring verses from my latest book,
A Poetic Path To Finding Hope | Your Creative Chord Podcast Ep 47
In Episode 47: A Poetic Path To Finding Hope, I take you on a personal exploration through the transformative power of poetry. Inspired by personal experiences and my book, '
Kaleidoscope of the Heart Preview: 3 Poems of Love & Loss | Your Creative Chord Podcast Bonus Ep 1
In this bonus episode (1) of Your Creative Chord Podcast, I offer a special preview of my book, Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Collection of Poetry and Lyrics. Enjoy an intimate reading of three poignant poe...
