Tuesday May 07, 2024

Creative Resilience: Balancing Success, Creativity, and Recovery with Bonnie Mckee

Join us for a deeply insightful conversation with indie pop artist and hit songwriter Bonnie Mckee, a powerhouse talent whose journey encompasses struggles with anxiety, depression, and addiction. From grappling with the creative process amidst writer’s block to finding inspiration for songwriting, Bonnie shares her raw experiences and triumphs. Peek inside her transformative journey through sobriety, the challenges of perfectionism, and battling imposter syndrome, even after having achieved major success with some of the world’s biggest pop stars. As an independent artist, Bonnie gives us an exclusive backstory into her upcoming album and tells us her unique definition of success. Don't miss her self-care tips for navigating the highs and lows of the creative journey.

TIMESTAMPS:

  • 3:40 - Struggles with anxiety, depression, addiction
  • 6:55 - Getting sober and the creative process 
  • 8:45 - Perfectionism and how it helps and hurts the creative process
  • 11:45 - Writer’s block and refilling the creative well
  • 20:28 - Empath discovery and empath struggles
  • 23:43 - Imposter syndrome after having hits
  • 27:00 - The story of Bonnie’s new album
  • 29:18 - Her definition of success…

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