Navigating Perfectionism, Self-Compassion, and Creativity in Your 30s, with Desirèe Norwood
This episode features the wonderful Desirèe Kay Norwood, and we have a great conversation about creativity and its evolution through life stages.
Desirèe is a psychotherapist and writer based in Texas, specialising in helping women redefine themselves through the exploration of attachment wounds, perfectionism, and reparenting. Her work is grounded in compassion, introspection, and a deep commitment to personal growth.
Desirèe shares her personal and professional experiences with creativity, the importance of reconnecting with childhood hobbies, and the influence of a supportive environment when it comes to creative expression.
We also explore Desirèe's reflections on finding creativity and confidence in her 30s, the role of self-compassion in overcoming perfectionism, and the balance between sharing personal experiences and maintaining professional boundaries as a therapist.
This was a really insightful chat, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it!
Topics we covered:
[03:30] Early Childhood Creativity and Homeschooling
[06:51] Adulthood Life Transitions and Reflections on Personal Growth
[15:05] Balancing Professional and Personal Life on Social Media
[20:22] Journey from Corporate to Life Coaching
[25:36] Perfectionism in Relation to Creativity
[36:35] Reconnecting with Childhood Hobbies in Adulthood
Where to find Desirèe:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsdesireekaye/
Threads - https://www.threads.net/@itsdesireekaye
Substack - https://itsdesireekaye.substack.com/
Where to find Ella:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whimsicella/
Threads - https://www.threads.net/@whimsicella
Website - https://whimsicella.co.uk
Music by BoDleasons via Pixabay
Find the full transcript for this episode here:
If we're not yet acquainted - hi! I'm Ella— I'm a copywriter, content marketer (also trying to write my first novel) & creative with over 10 years of experience in blog writing, email marketing, website copy, and content creation.
I help creatives, coaches, small business owners, and companies of one prioritise communicating their story, and set them free from overwhelming marketing.
Learn more about me on my website: https://whimsicella.co.uk/
