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Creator Alchemy
Hosted by Corey Wilks, Psy.D. · EN
Navigate the inner game of entrepreneurship with psychological insights to transform your business, your life, and yourself.
I'm Dr. Corey Wilks, a psychologist and executive coach who helps ambitious creators and entrepreneurs escape mediocrity and build extraordinary lives and businesses. On this show, I share strategies and insights to help you overcome self-sabotage, break through internal barriers, and unlock the impact only you can have—so you can reach your full potential and build a life and business that actually matter to you.
Through solo episodes and raw, honest conversations with inspiring creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, we explore the intersection of personal development, entrepreneurship, and creativity—and what it really takes to thrive, not just succeed.
Whether you're wrestling with imposter syndrome, stuck in a life that looks good on paper but feels misaligned, or finally ready to figure out what you really want—this podcast will help you make the most of the one life you've got.
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#48 - [COACHING] How to Stop Lying to Yourself About What You Want with Kristen Jacobsen
3w ago01:05:21Tap to summarize💡 Work With Me:PRIVATE Coaching: https://tally.so/r/mVqOlvPUBLIC Coaching: https://tally.so/r/EkkQgq—Description: Do you really not know what to do or are you just hiding behind needing “clarity” or “strategy” because it feels safer than admitting the truth? That you know what you want and have the skills to achieve it, but you’re afraid. Afraid to trust yourself—to admit what you want and fully go after it?The following is a public coaching session I did with Kristen Jacobsen, an entrepreneur who’d built a six-figure therapy practice but felt stuck. She knew she was capable of more, wanted to pivot her business model to scale her income and impact, and had the skills to do it—yet she kept holding herself back at every turn.—CONNECT WITH KRISTEN JACOBSEN: Website: https://www.kristen-jacobsen.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristen-jacobsen-lcpcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theanxietytherapistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.jacobsen.lcpcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristenJacobsenLCPC—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#47 - Brian Helfman: Building a Thriving Business (Without a Big Audience)
3w ago01:44:44Tap to summarizeBrian Helfman is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature, where he has spent the last 10 years designing and facilitating shared experiences that help people be more engaged and fulfilled in all aspects of their lives. In this episode, we dive into the power of in-person communities, why human connection matters now more than ever (and why it feels so rare), how B2C "adult summer camps" have been the biggest driver of B2B engagements, and so much more.—CONNECT WITH BRIAN HELFMAN: Third Nature website: https://www.third-nature.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianhelfman/Substack: https://brianhelfman.substack.com/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#46 - [SOLO] How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Once and For All
3w ago00:11:28Tap to summarizeNo matter how much expertise, ambition, or discipline you have—Imposter Syndrome will always hold you back from fully stepping into what you know you’re capable of.But calling it "Imposter Syndrome,” completely misdiagnoses what you’re going through. Instead, I like to use the term “Liminal Tension,” and in this episode, I dive into the psychology behind why, and how to rewire your mind to stop feeling like a fraud.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#45 - Jamie Rawsthorne: The Mind Behind 100 Million YouTube Views
Mar 2801:41:42Tap to summarizeJamie Rawsthorne grew his own YouTube channel to over 100 million views, left his channel to tour around the world for a while, then came back to become one of the best YouTube strategists in the world. Over the last few years, he's helped some of the biggest names on YouTube grow — like Codie Sanchez, Simon Squibb, and Dan Martell. In this episode, we dive into Jamie's plan to build a $100M YouTube empire, what actually builds a great channel, what happens when you hit your goals and feel nothing, and why the real bottleneck in your business is probably you. —CONNECT WITH JAMIE RAWSTHORNE: Website: https://www.jamierawsthorne.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamie_rawsthorneTwitter: https://x.com/jamierawsthorne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_rawsthorne/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#44 - Ali Abdaal: How to Build a Life of Freedom, Fulfillment, and Success
Jan 802:10:50Tap to summarizeHow do you actually build a life of freedom, fulfillment, and success? Ali Abdaal is a NYT bestselling author and creator who’s built a multi-million dollar lifestyle business. In this episode, Ali candidly shares what it actually takes to build a life of freedom, the inner game of entrepreneurship, how even the most successful people still struggle with Imposter Syndrome, how his definition of freedom has changed, and how to make life and business feel like a video game you can win.—CONNECT WITH ALI ABDAAL: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaalNewsletter: https://aliabdaal.com/Lifestyle Business Academy (aff): https://get.lifestylebusiness.com/corey-wilksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliabdaal/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—WORK WITH ME:https://tally.so/r/mVqOlv—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:55 The Guide Who Became a Guru07:10 How to Resist Audience Capture13:49 The Price of Fame20:48 Dealing with Online Hate24:02 What Holds People Back from Building a Lifestyle Business28:18 The Truth About Imposter Syndrome39:35 The Power of Being a Duck47:13 Waiting for Permission56:11 Theorycrafting01:10:05 Bouncing Back from Failure01:14:25 How to Decide What Is Worth Doing01:17:35 Learning to Feel Your Feelings01:28:47 The Post-Productivity Shift Toward Woo01:32:18 Why We Avoid Ourselves and Our Thoughts01:39:42 Why Life and Business Are Like Playing a Video Game01:51:54 Designing Ali Abdaal's Perfect Week Calendar01:53:56 What is Enough?01:55:05 Ali's 3-Year Journey of Building a Life of Freedom01:59:58 How Ali's Definition of Freedom Has Changed02:02:28 The Highest ROI Life Advice02:03:56: Final Thoughts—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#43 - [COACHING] How to Turn Your Expertise-Based Podcast into a Business Asset with Karolina Planica
Dec 2300:36:09Tap to summarizeThis is a public coaching session where I help Karolina, an entrepreneur who’s launched the first season of her podcast but still doesn’t know how to grow or leverage it.—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—CONNECT WITH KAROLINA: Her Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRCUDTqzXdLZutFIrXkWN5QSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Sil8eVYToL3eUwfPwm82ZApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-to-pause/id1846616180Her Social:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaplanica/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#42 - Marianne Vander Dussen: Unlocking Your Inner Artist (and Why Imperfection Makes Art Valuable)
Dec 2202:02:07Tap to summarizeMarianne Vander Dussen is an artist, educator, and YouTuber who creates calm, approachable painting tutorials and teaches thousands of students through her online acrylic courses. Her work focuses on making the creative process feel clear, enjoyable, and accessible for artists at any level. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey and how anyone can unlock their inner artist.—CONNECT WITH MARIANNE: https://www.youtube.com/@mariannevanderdussenhttps://mariannevanderdussen.com/https://courses.mariannevanderdussen.com/https://www.instagram.com/mariannevanderdussen/https://www.tiktok.com/@mariannevanderdussenhttps://www.facebook.com/artbymariannevanderdussen/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Problem with Motivation and Creativity16:45 Balancing Creative Time and Business Building21:25 Marianne’s Creator Journey27:38 Imposter Syndrome and Creativity49:05 Navigating Vulnerability as an Artist01:03:02 The Psychology Behind Why We’re Afraid to Be Judged01:11:00 Embracing Authenticity01:26:44 The Power of Resilience and Adaptability01:32:48 AI and the Future of Art01:54:08 When is Your Art Finished?—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#41 - Paul Millerd: Optimizing for Uncertainty on the Pathless Path
Dec 2001:52:34Tap to summarizePaul Millerd is the author of The Pathless Path, a book he self-published that's sold over 70,000 copies worldwide over the last four years. His work has helped countless people all over the world leave the "Default Path" and blaze their own trail to build the life they want and do work they love. Paul has been an inspiration to me for years--as a writer, entrepreneur, and all-around incredible and generous human being--so I'm excited to share our conversation with you today where we dive into what it really means to pursue your own path. Enjoy.—CONNECT WITH PAUL MILLERD: https://pmillerd.com/https://pathlesspath.com/—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 The Power of Self-Publishing07:13 Navigating the Identity of Being A Writer17:38 Embracing Authenticity21:09 Optimizing for Uncertainty40:20 Embracing the Pathless Path46:50 Chasing Success and Rejecting Status55:42 Finding a Niche vs a Mode58:35 The Intrinsic Value of Writing Books01:05:28 The Insane Realities of the Book Publishing Industry01:20:07 The Future of Books01:28:27 The Psychology of Taking Risks01:35:05 Guerilla Marketing and Gifting Books01:47:18 The Lasting Impact of the Pathless Path—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#40 - [SOLO] If You're Ambitious But Filled With Self-Doubt, This Is For You...
Dec 1300:29:04Tap to summarizeIf you're ambitious but stuck in the gap between knowing and doing, this episode is for you. I break down the nine psychological barriers that keep capable people from taking action—from waiting for permission that will never come to letting impostor syndrome run your life. These aren't tactical problems, they're deeply rooted patterns that affect everyone. Here's what you need to understand about what's actually holding you back.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro00:37 You're Waiting for Permission02:21 You Have Imposter Syndrome05:06 You're Focusing On What "They" Think07:32 You've Lost Perspective11:11 You're Waiting Until You Feel Ready13:19 You Keep Getting In Your Own Way16:31 You Allow Toxic Personal Narratives to Persist21:08 You Avoid Yourself23:45 You're Trying to Be a Lone Wolf—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
Transcribe →#39 - Tim Stoddart: Inside the Mind of Building Multiple 7-Figure Companies
Dec 1001:06:32Tap to summarizeTim Stoddart is one of my favorite entrepreneurs and writers. He's built multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses with SEO, content marketing, advertising, and great writing. A few years ago he went full circle and bought Copyblogger, a website and platform that first taught him how to build an online business when he first started. In this episode, we dive into the "inner game" of what it actually takes to build multiple successful companies, the psychological toll it can take that most entrepreneurs never talk about, and Tim shares business advice everyone ignores that could actually be the key to building a successful business. —CONNECT WITH TIM STODDART: https://copyblogger.com/https://www.timstodz.com/https://www.youtube.com/@timstodz—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why Creators Are Broke09:29 How Content Attracts Serendipity19:04 Building Business Relationships Through Authenticity29:09 Sobriety, Entrepreneurship, and Obsession47:10 Self-Care, Stillness, and Sustainability54:29 Business Advice Everyone Ignores—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Disclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.
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