Curious Mind in Progress

Once upon a time, I was creating art without calling it that. I made up stories in my head and acted them out with my Barbies. I dreamt of faraway worlds and lived in them for a while.Now, as a (semi) adult, my brain has decided to sprinkle in self-doubt, perfectionism, and a hearty dose of criticism — and call it a personality.In the first part of this five-part series — structured around the questions I ask myself (and attempt to answer without spiraling) — I explore how we can become most free in the act of creation. Why channeling your inner child isn't quite enough. And how to feel less blocked, less critical, and maybe even a little okay with what you make.With wisdom from some of the creatives in my life, plus guidance from Rick Rubin (aka The Creative Act: A Way of Being), I share what's helped me feel less stuck, and like someone who actually make things.Whether you're a full-time artist, or just someone with feelings and a Pinterest board, this one's for you.If you liked what you heard, make sure to give this podcast five stars, a follow and let me know what I can improve in the comments. Cover credit: @cara.wanderer.

Trying something different as my friend Camila and I record this episode in a professional studio! We discuss capitalism, a sense of self that is based on what we possess, career choices, spirituality, family, working in London, studying and how to navigate the intersection of all those subjects being in our 20s and living in Europe. If you like what you heard, make sure to follow me on all social media platforms to not miss out on new episodes! Can't wait to hear you next time! Instagram / Youtube: ⁠⁠@louiza_maxime⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@curiousmindinprogress⁠⁠ SoundCloud: ⁠⁠louiza maxime⁠ Link to article: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282332713_Spiritual_capitalism_An_oxymoron Disclaimer: when saying "spiritualism", we mean "spirituality".

Starting 2024 off right, by talking all things concerning diet culture and myths around dieting! This time I invited my friend Kerstin onto the show, who is a trained Dietitian and who will provide all kinds of interesting information. As we delve deep into unhealthy myths and standards that have been floating around for centuries, around how and what we consume, how we view ourselves and others, and what is considered a healthy and balanced diet, we discover ways to better one's own relationship with food and our own bodies, in order to spread awareness around all the misinformation that is on the internet! Trigger Warning: We discuss body image-related issues, weight, food, and more. If you feel uncomfortable with such topics, this episode might not be for you! (Or maybe it can help you despite its triggers

Bare with me, as in this episode I take you along the insights I've had while reading "The Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz and link these to my personal life as a now 23-year-old who tries to navigate different career paths and passions. If you like what you heard, make sure to follow me on all the social platforms to not miss out on new episodes! Can't wait to hear you next time! Instagram / Youtube: @louiza_maxime and @curiousmindinprogress SoundCloud: louiza maxime Link for the book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Agreements The film I mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostalgia_for_the_Light

In this Episode, I discuss my journey with creative recovery and finding my way back to my creative self, which can feel like a long way when coming out of the shadows. I talk about how to proceed when you suffer from imposter syndrome, with a little bit of help from the book called "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron, which I will below. If you like what you heard, make sure to follow me on all the social platforms to not miss out on new episodes and I can't wait to hear you next time! Instagram / Youtube: @louiza_maxime and @curiousmindinprogress SoundCloud: louiza maxime Link for the book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist%27s_Way

In this episode, my roommate Bea and I share and explore everything related to dating in 2023. We give tips on how to be happy by yourself and what insights we have on being single in comparison to being in a relationship as a 22 and 27-year-old woman, how our parents might have influenced us and much more. If you like what you heard, make sure to follow me on all the social platforms to not miss out on new episodes! Instagram/Youtube: @louiza_maxime and @curiousmindinprogress Soundcloud: louiza maxime Disclaimer: Everything we share is simply our own opinion and experience and nothing that is to be taken as a fact, but rather to be inspired and entertained by.

In this episode, me and my friend Niki discuss all things art; what defines it, how we perceive it, what makes something art and the exhbititons we went to. Keeping the description short and sweet and the room for interpretation big! Stay connected if you liked what you heard! Instagram/Youtube: ⁠@louiza_maxime⁠ and ⁠@curiousmindinprogress⁠ Soundcloud: ⁠louiza maxime Niki's socials: @nicole_josephh / @museum.musings.etc / https://nicolejoseph.eu the websites we referred to: https://philosophynow.org/issues/108/What_is_Art_and_or_What_is_Beauty / https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/

In this episode, I share and reflect on how in the western world, productivity is often linked to one's self-worth and how that influences how we set goals and view structures in life. I also discuss a little bit why goals can also be a hindrance and first and foremost share why I stopped making episodes for such a long time. Stay connected if you liked what you heard! Instagram/Youtube: ⁠⁠@louiza_maxime⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@curiousmindinprogress⁠⁠ Soundcloud: ⁠⁠louiza maxime

In today's episode I am finding out for myself what the definition of the word "home" is, what it means to me what it is also linked to. I have also asked for your opinions on Instagram and really like the results. If you liked what you just heard, make sure to follow me here and on Instagram @curiousmindinprogress for new content and insight into my curious mind in progress.

Today I speak about my experience with being alone and uncomfortable with it and therefore trying to avoid it at all cost; but also why it is super vital to spent time alone and learn from it. I was extremely tired when I recorded this weeks episode so I apologize in advance for my tired, raspy voice and I hope you can still relate and learn something! If you like what you heard make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and also to check out previous episodes. You can also follow me on Instagram @curiousmindinprogress. Lots of love!

Today I take you along on a reflective conversation between me and my Father where we open up about how we improved our father-daughter relationship, especially the communication and what our context was of the other person. If you are looking for advice on how to better the relationship with a parent, this is the episode for you. If you enjoy, make sure to follow and subscribe on here and on Instagram as well @curiousmindinprogress. You can find my linktree here and in the info box. See you next time, lots of love from me!!

In today's episode, my Dad and I speak about why it's so important to trust in yourself and love yourself and how to find your own vision career-wise (or support other people's visions). I realized that I interrupt my Dad A LOT and I'm very sorry in advance and hope you can learn from his knowledge and enjoy nonetheless. I definitely learned that I have to work on not interrupting and getting my thoughts out as soon as possible, but rather respect what the other person is saying. I've linked everything we spoke about here: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits "The Golden Circle" by Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com/commit/the-golden-circle Thank you so much for being on this Episode and sharing your experiences Dad! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and follow so you don't miss out on any upcoming episodes! You can also find me on Instagram @curiousmindinprogress. See you next time!

Hi and welcome to this weeks episode! Today I have my first ever guest on the Show: Seung Ju! She and I are going to talk about all things related to body dysmorphia, body image, eating disorders and our experience with that. You can check out Seung Ju's Podcast "Voiced Vulnerabilities" and her socials here: linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities. We also go into detail about the subject and therefore put a trigger warning in the beginning. So if you don't feel comfortable listening, please skip this episode. If you feel like you have no one to talk to about your mental problems, and especially about eating disorders, here are numbers you can call: USA +1-800-931-2237 / GER 0221 892031 Or text: USA 741741 / UK 85258 Or chat online: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ / https://www.bzga-essstoerungen.de/hilfe-finden/ If you enjoyed, don't forget to subscribe and follow for weekly episodes; you can also follow me on Instagram @louiza_maxime. See you next time!

Today I talk about what effect it has that we can't go party at the moment as youngsters being the Generation Z, how that connects to dating nowadays and that we all feel a bit lonely sometimes, especially right now. If you've enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to this Podcast and become part of this community and don't miss any episodes; you can also follow me on Instagram @curiousmindinprogress. If you feel lost in loneliness and have no one to talk to, you can dial these numbers down below. German number: 0800 / 111 0 111 US number: 1-877-870-4673 See you next time!

Today I ask myself the question why we tend to choose what we don't actually want, creating a life we need a vacation from and why it's so important to be happy from within and to not pursue it. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe so you don't miss out on any new Episodes! You can also follow me @curiousmindinprogress on Instagram. See you next time!

Today I talk about what it feels like to overthink everything, how to deal with it and why no one should tell you to think less. If you can relate and enjoyed what I spoke about today, it would mean a lot to me if you would subscribe to my pod and not miss any new episodes. I am posting every Tuesday and Friday. You can also follow me on Instagram @louii_. See you next time!

Today I talk about my experience living in Berlin for the first time because of a job offer and how I perceived it during Covid-19. This episode is more of a lighter listen and I thought a nice way of getting into the topics I've planned to speak about. Hope You enjoy! Thank you for the nice feedback I received already, it makes me really happy! You can follow me on here (and all of the other Podcast platforms) and also on Instagram @louii_. See you next time!

Hi and welcome to my first Episode of "Curious Mind in Progress"! Today I talk about what I want to do with this podcast and the timespan after School and before starting Uni or your first real job or whatever you are planning on doing - simply the time where we attempt to find ourselves and what we want to do; and how sometimes we can feel really stuck during that self-exploration. I hope you like this rather short, traileresque Episode and come back for more! Make sure you follow me and also check out my Instagram linked in the information box.