Nourishing Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras

By Chef Carla Contreras

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Nourish your very full life with micro doses of creativity. Tune in for conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives about their process (blocks included). Host Chef Carla Contreras is a food creative & content strategist. Head to @chefcarlacontreras on Instagram to continue the conversation! Find her at www.carlacontreras.com

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Episode Date
The Evolution of Chef Carla ⚡️ Finding My Creative Identity, Creative Visibility & Reinventing Your Work
Jul 25, 2026
Creativity, AI, and the Art of Slowing Down ⚡️ Building an Innovative Business with Emma Grace Moon
Jul 18, 2026
The Gift Hidden Inside Brain Cancer ⚡️ Creativity, Healing, and Trust with Somatic Photographer Ania Volovique
Jul 11, 2026
Growing Creativity ⚡️ Gardening, Cut Flowers, and Creative Life Beyond Social Media with Jessica Murnane
Jul 03, 2026
Creative Visibility Summer ⚡️The Courage to Be Seen with Valerie Oula
Jun 25, 2026
⚡️ Mind, Body, Spirit Food: Creativity, Ritual, and Learning to Slow Down with Nicki Sizemore
May 22, 2026
⚡️ Creative Magnetism & Nervous System Healing: Truth, Chronic Illness, and Returning to Yourself with Nitika Chopra
May 15, 2026
Human Design and Creativity ⚡️ How Support Systems and Community Unlock Creative Flow with Ciara Kiyoko
Apr 24, 2026
The Life, Death, and Rebirth of Chef Carla ⚡️ Pivoting and Reinventing My Creative Career
Apr 14, 2026
​What’s Beyond Your Creative Limits? Creative Currency, Blocks, and Why You Might Want to Burn Your Vision Board with Victoria Granof
Mar 26, 2026
The Power of Cacao: Creativity, Connection & Plant Medicine with Laura Huaman
Mar 20, 2026
Creative Devotion, Messaging, & Brand Strategy: Becoming the Messenger of Your Work with Luna Battalia
Mar 13, 2026
Do You Really Want to Write a Book? The Truth About the Nonfiction Writing Process with Caroline Malloy
Feb 27, 2026
Embodied Creativity & Pelvic Health: Nervous System Regulation for Creative Flow with Dr. Brittney Ellers
Feb 20, 2026
The Creativity Choice: Why Perfectionism Kills Creativity (and How to Get Past Version 1.0) with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
Feb 13, 2026
The Art of Showing Up: Creativity, Visibility, and Camera Confidence with Lisa Haukom
Feb 06, 2026
Creative Vitamins: Somatic Tools for Authentic Alignment in a Chaotic World with MEgan Moseley
Jan 30, 2026
Inside Nonfiction Publishing: Creativity, Boundaries, and Book Deals with Literary Agent Sally Ekus
Jan 23, 2026
Behind the Lens: Fueling Creativity with Rest, Ritual & Visual Storytelling with Food Photographer Silvia Bifaro
Jan 16, 2026
The Creative Dark: White-Knuckling, AI, and Running with Caroline Mays
Jan 09, 2026
Releasing Control, Closing Loops, & The Power of the Subconscious Mind with Jenna Knapp
Dec 31, 2025
Color Curious: Finding Your Creative Voice, One Color at a Time with Artist Ana Bianchi
Dec 28, 2025
Let Creativity Rise: Energetic Wisdom, Nourishment, and the Inner Truths of Creative Flow with Sofia Adler
Dec 05, 2025
When Creativity Feels Like Failure: The Lies We Tell Ourselves with Alexa Juanita Jordan CLC
Nov 29, 2025
Doing it For the Attention: Equitable Media & Visibility with Cher Hale of Ginkgo PR
Nov 22, 2025
Courageous Self-Expression, Leadership, & Nakedness with Melanie Curtis Professional Skydiver + Keynote Speaker
Oct 23, 2025
The Power of Enough: From Scarcity to Abundance with Dara Erck of Sam + Leo
Oct 06, 2025
Pinterest Marketing: The Quiet Superpower for Sustainable Visibility with Meagan Williamson
Sep 23, 2025
BTS Podcast: A Portal to Presence, Connecting to Your Higher Self with Cecilia Tement
Aug 06, 2025
BTS Podcast 5: Main Character Energy, the Power of Coming Back to Yourself
Jul 25, 2025
Episode 110: Going For It, Shifting Careers, & Manifestation with Christine Fiorentino of Beyond the Plate
Jun 29, 2025
Episode 109: Sharing Beautiful Things, Even in Dark Times with Food Photographer Kimberly Espinel
Jun 05, 2025
108: Sex, Art, & Rocks (Not For Throwing) with Artist Katie Commodore
May 10, 2025
107: Pitching, Connecting, and Creating Community with Chelsea Riffe Podcast Strategist
May 01, 2025
106: Coming Back to Yourself with Mackenzie Belcastro Transformational Coach
Apr 09, 2025
105: The Power of Reclaiming Your Voice with Emily Nachazel Intuitive Business Coach
Mar 20, 2025
Episode 104: The BTS of Creating a Summit with Deb Driscoll Founder of Big Life Magic
Feb 13, 2025
103: The Secret To Being Confident with Christine Ajisafe Transformation Queen & Soul Igniter
Jan 19, 2025
Episode 102: The Year I Hid (But Not Really) + Your 2025 Visibility Plan with Chef Carla Contreras
Dec 31, 2024
Episode 101: Honoring Your Appetite & Making Space for Your Creative Process with Author Layla Khoury-Hanold
Dec 29, 2024
Episode 100: Tune Into Your Creative Energy with Sofia Adler of SWA Wellness
Dec 14, 2024
Episode 99: How to Stay Authentic During The Holiday Season with Alexa Juanita Jordan Founder of Wild Cozy Free
Nov 28, 2024
Episode 98: Building Your Digital Home on Substack with Jenna Knapp of Have Cake Creative
Nov 21, 2024
Episode 97: Creating in Isolation, Peeling Back the Layers, and Connecting to Nature with Photographer Beth Galton
Nov 14, 2024
Episode 96: Healing is a Creative Process with Deb Driscoll Founder of Big Life Magic
Nov 10, 2024
Episode 95: Ready, Set, Finish with Financial Advisor, Author, and Speaker Bassam Tarazi
Oct 23, 2024
Episode 94: Sharing Food Stories, Building Community, and Rediscovering the Pleasure of Cooking with Sophia Musoki, Founder of A Kitchen in Uganda
Sep 26, 2024
Episode 93: Visibility, Self-Love, and Stepping into Your Future Self with Chef Carla Contreras as a guest on Dear Self with Love
Sep 17, 2024
Episode 92: Breathwork, Creativity, and Soulful Leadership Stephanie Pereira-Lima
Sep 06, 2024
Episode 91: Waking, Dreaming & Return to Being Seen with Dulce Ruby, Founder of Despierta
Aug 21, 2024
Episode 90: Empowerment, Creative Blocks, and Dishing Out Steamed Broccoli with Pinterest Strategist Meagan Williamson
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 89: Permission to be a Multi-Passionate Creative with Juanina Kocher of Flex & Flow Wellness
Apr 19, 2024
Episode 88: Creating for Pleasure + Pivoting into Purpose with Life & Mindset Coach Melissa Hoffmann
Apr 07, 2024
Episode 87: When is the Right Time to Say Goodbye? Honoring Show Up Fully & Welcoming in the Nourishing Creativity Podcast
Mar 21, 2024
Episode 86: Are You A Good Cookie? Igniting the Creative Spark with Gretchen Holt-Witt of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
Mar 01, 2024
Episode 85: How is Your Heart Today? Grief, Loss, & The Creation Cycle with Death Doula Tammy Faulds
Feb 14, 2024
Episode 84: Visibility, Photography, and The Creative Journey with Danielle Cohen
Nov 29, 2023
Episode 83: Are Your Ready for a Reset? Free Mindfulness & Mind Map Workshop with Meg Burton Tudman
Nov 22, 2023
Episode 82: Where is Your Vagina Pointing? Body Alignment with Pilates For Your Privates Founder Alissa Alter
Oct 26, 2023
Episode 81: How Present Are You? An Opportunity to be Mindful with Patricia Pinto
Sep 26, 2023
Episode 80: How Resilient Are You? The Stars, The Darkness & the Textures of Life with Victoria Granof
Sep 18, 2023
Episode 79: How Do You Want to Show Up? Health Scares, Taking Time to Reset, & Showing Up Authentically
Jun 21, 2023
Episode 78: What’s on Your To-Do List? Using Systems to Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout with Virtual CEO Rachael Mueller
Jan 02, 2023
Episode 77: How is Your Heart Today? Grief, Vulnerability, Shame, and Inviting Your Emotions to the Table with Tammy Faulds
Dec 25, 2022
Episode 76: Obsession, Rejection, and Pleasure with Melissa Cassera
Nov 22, 2022
Episode 75: Lessons from Lizzo's Watch Out for The Big Grrrls and Expansion Practice
Nov 13, 2022
Episode 74: Replenish Yourself Through Giving Back & Food Changes Everything
Oct 19, 2022
Refilling Your Cup & Showing Up Fully As Yourself with Tadin Tea & Herb Co.
Sep 17, 2022
Making the Time, Space, Energy, and Resources to Work on Creating Your Dream Life
Aug 17, 2022
Creating Joy with Jake Hunt from Windy Brow Farms
Jul 23, 2022
Drop The Banana: Letting Go Practice + Guided Meditation
Jul 16, 2022
Podcast Snack: Remember, Resting is Not Giving Up with Isabelle Dias
Jun 25, 2022
Show Up Fully Challenge Day Five & Wrap Up: Water + The Episode Where I Talk About Poop
May 06, 2022
Show Up Fully Challenge Day Four: Mindfulness & Using a Simple Breathing Practice to Ground Yourself
May 05, 2022
Show Up Fully Challenge Day Three: Move your Body, in Whatever Way Feels Good!
May 04, 2022
Show Up Fully Challenge Day Two: Deep Nourishment & Finding Pleasure in Food
May 03, 2022
Show Up Fully Challenge Day One: Finding Your Moment of Rest
May 02, 2022
Podcast Snack: You Can Do Anything & Showing Up Fully with Jim Curtis
Apr 24, 2022
Having Deep Compassion For Your Healing Journey & Health Coaching Training with The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Apr 15, 2022
Loving Yourself & Tuning Inwards with Astrologer Sofia Adler
Mar 20, 2022
Podcast Snack: Moving Through Stress, Anxiety, and Fear with Marcella Lee
Mar 08, 2022
The Calming Loving-Kindness Meditation & Affirmation To Use During Stressful Times
Mar 05, 2022
Real Life Body Positivity + My Pilates Mat Training with Carla Contreras
Feb 24, 2022
Bring the Truth of Who You Are Into Your Brand with Blair Badenhop
Feb 19, 2022
Podcast Snack: Become the Person You Were Created Be Through Healing with Shanika Graham-White
Feb 05, 2022
Social Media Breaks, Handle Changes, & Creating Space for Creativity with Chef Carla Contreras
Feb 01, 2022
Organizing Your Kitchen & Letting Go of Perfectionism with Chef Carla Contreras
Dec 26, 2021
Celebrating the Holidays the Way You Want to with Chef Carla Contreras
Dec 18, 2021
Lessons of 2021 with the Full Moon in Gemini with Chef Carla Contreras
Dec 17, 2021
Podcast Snack: Healing Isn't as Hard as You Think with Dr. Kenael Segal
Dec 11, 2021
Podcast Snack: Celebrating Failures with Joy Cho
Dec 09, 2021
Podcast Snack: Take a Deep Breath, Be Brave, Smile with Marcella Lee
Dec 08, 2021
Investing Isn't a Lottery Ticket, Holistic Money with Lisa Seery
Nov 20, 2021
Podcast Snack: Name it, Claim it, & Call it in with Danielle Gerkens
Nov 02, 2021
Pivoting, Movement, & Generosity with Dino Malvone
Oct 26, 2021
Podcast Snack: The Truth Isn't Always Polished with Marietta Gentles Crawford
Oct 19, 2021
Intentional Social Media Aidee Chavez Frescas
Oct 06, 2021
Episode 43: Co-Creating with Money to Fulfill Your Dreams with Vanessa Bowen, CPA & Founder of Mint Worthy
Oct 02, 2021
My Postpartum + Motherhood Journey with PSTPRTM
Sep 21, 2021
Making Food Easier with Erin Parekh
Sep 18, 2021
Podcast Snack: Embracing Transitions + In-between Seasons with Leah Goard
Sep 14, 2021
Podcast Snack: What Could be the Rise of You with Bassam Tarazi
Sep 12, 2021
Podcast Snack: What if it Could be EASY with Meg Burton Tudman
Aug 06, 2021
Podcast Snack: Reconnect with Your Joy with Leslie Goldman
Jul 15, 2021
The Creative Process + Viral Chickpeas with Victoria Granof
Jun 16, 2021
Using Astrology to Amplify Your Business + Life with Ilona Pamplona
May 22, 2021
Neuroscience, Manifesting, & YouTube with Dr. Naza Nalani
May 15, 2021
The Power of the Pause + Taking Full Responsibility with Meg Burton Tudman
May 08, 2021
My $38,000 Lesson and the Launch of the Poppy Content Lab
Apr 27, 2021
Bringing Accessibly and Play to Ancient Practices + Mindfulness with Social Media with Tejal V. Patel
Apr 20, 2021
Squirm Free Sales + Reset Days with Katy Prince
Mar 09, 2021
LoveFull Eating + Unpopular Opinions with Chrissy Ajisafe
Feb 28, 2021
Working with a Full Cup + Using your Voice to Do Good with Adrianna Naomi
Feb 24, 2021
Working Motherhood + Mentorship with Sarah Copeland
Feb 23, 2021
Show Up Fully Intro + Aquarius New Moon with Chef Carla
Feb 13, 2021
Resetting Your Morning Routine with Nicole Raymondi
Jan 18, 2021
Wash Away 2020 (and Organize your Home) with the Full Moon in Cancer
Dec 29, 2020
Episode 23: Blowing The Lid Off with the Full Moon in Gemini + Eclipse w Chef Carla
Nov 30, 2020
Podcast Episode 22: How to Use the Full Moon in Taurus to Nourish Yourself with Chef Carla
Oct 31, 2020
Episode 21: Grounding + What it Means to be a Human with Fercci
Oct 31, 2020
My Institute of Integrative Health Coach Training + Becoming Nutritious Life Certified w Chef Carla
Oct 23, 2020
Episode 19: How to Use the Full Moon in Libra to Bring Beauty into your Kitchen with Chef Carla
Oct 17, 2020
Episode 18: Seeing Beauty Everywhere + Everything is Energy with Valerie Oula
Oct 10, 2020
Episode 17: Finding your Food Joy + Permission to be REAL with Stacie Billis
Oct 03, 2020
Episode 16: How to Use the Full Moon in Aries to Get Rid of What is Not Serving You with Chef Carla
Oct 02, 2020
Episode 15: Stopping the Cycle of Contraction + Finding a Way to Survive in Business with Carolyn Herfurth
Sep 25, 2020
Episode 14: How to Use the New Moon in Virgo Energy to Get Back in the Kitchen with Chef Carla
Sep 19, 2020
Episode 13: Multiple Levels of Consciousness + How to Live Human Design with Gwen Dittmar
Sep 18, 2020
Episode 12: Radical Acts of Pleasure + Knowing You Have The Answers with Emily Nachazel
Sep 12, 2020
Episode 11: Reducing Anxiety + Stopping Panic Attacks with the Wim Hof Method
Sep 12, 2020
Episode 10: The Possibility of Pivoting + Leading with Service with Nathalie Carpenter
Aug 28, 2020
Episode 9: Self Appreciation + the Ritual of Rest with Dr. Sarah Biffen
Aug 25, 2020
Episode 8: Rest is Just Important as Engagement + Your Pelvic Floor with Kendra Fitzgerald of Devoted Mamas
Aug 21, 2020
Episode 7: Consumer Spirituality + Unlearning Capitalism with Kat Kim
Aug 18, 2020
Episode 6: Consistency + Where You Put Your Energy with Pinterest Strategist Meagan Williamson
Aug 14, 2020
Episode 5: Intimate Allies: Doing Your Work with Kianga Ford + Rachel Paz of Becoming Free Humans
Jul 21, 2020
Episode 4; Learn How Use Anxiety to Work with You with Kait Hurley of the Kait App
Jul 21, 2020
Episode 3: Imagine your Ideal Lifestyle + Make Physical Space for it Konmari Consultant Jessica Yatrofsky
Jul 21, 2020
How to Create Community + Share on Instagram with Kimberly Espinel of The Little Plantation
Jul 21, 2020
How to Meal Prep for your Real Life + Into to The Cooking is the New Healthy Podcast with Chef Carla Contreras
Jul 09, 2020