
Welcome to The Contentment Creator Podcast – the ultimate podcast for conscious creators, mindful parents, and visionary entrepreneurs who are ready to embrace courage, clarity, and contentment in every facet of life. I’m your host, Ellen Broen – a certified life coach, professional singer, mom, and unapologetic fan of clever wordplay, cozy books, and adorable dogs. This podcast is your daily dose of inspiration to help you: ✨ Find clarity in your life vision and decisions. ✨ Ignite creativity and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. ✨ Cultivate contentment and balance in your personal and professional journey. ✨ Build thriving communities that feel like home. Each short, impactful epis...
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<p>Boundaries in business are not about shutting people out — they’re about staying present, grounded, and aligned. In this episode, we explore boundaries in business, saying no without guilt, and how entrepreneurs can build sustainable relationships without burning out or resenting their yes.</p><p>For many entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives, saying yes feels like generosity. But boundaries in business reveal that every yes is an energetic investment. Saying no without guilt protects your presence, preserves your energy, and strengthens sustainable relationships built on integrity rather than obligation.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, early-bird upda...

<p>Spiral thinking is not a flaw, it’s a form of brilliance. In this episode, we explore spiral thinking, nonlinear productivity, and how creative entrepreneurs can build businesses that support their natural way of thinking instead of fighting it.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt scattered, undisciplined, or “behind” because traditional productivity systems don’t work for you, this conversation is for you. Nonlinear productivity doesn’t follow straight lines. Spiral thinking allows creative entrepreneurs to connect ideas, intuit patterns, and hold expansive visions all at once. The problem isn’t your brain, it’s the systems you’ve been trying to...

<p>Rest is productive especially for entrepreneurs navigating burnout, nervous system regulation, and sustainable business growth. In this episode, we explore why rest is productive, how nervous system regulation impacts leadership, and why burnout recovery is essential for building a sustainable business rooted in self-trust instead of self-punishment.</p><p>So many entrepreneurs believe rest is earned, not essential. This mindset fuels burnout, disrupts nervous system regulation, and creates businesses that only function at 100%. In this conversation, you’ll learn why rest is productive, how honoring nervous system regulation supports burnout recovery, and how conscious leadership creates a sustainable business mo...

<p>Growth seasons don’t arrive with clarity.</p><p>They arrive with disorientation, creative blocks, restlessness, overwhelm, and the urge to burn everything down and start over.</p><p>In this episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen explores what it really means to stay present during seasons of deep change—and why presence itself is a form of CEO care.</p><p>This conversation is for you if:</p><p>You’re growing, but don’t feel clear yet</p><p>Your ambition and nervous system feel at odds</p><p>Journaling feels supportive and strangely hard</p><p>You...

<p>Discover how to break free from black and white thinking and unlock your full creative potential! 🎨 In this episode, we explore creativity, consistency, growth, and burnout while showing you how to live fully in the gray. Learn how high achievers, neurodivergent thinkers, and creatives can build sustainable habits, embrace paradox, and fuel personal development without sacrificing self-care or resilience.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, early-bird updates at https://tinyurl.com/thecontentmentcreator</p><h2>Growth Without Burnout Blueprint download link: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4d</h2><p>✨ Key takeaways:</p><p>Understand why black...

<p>Feeling like an outsider even in a room full of people? In this episode, we dive deep into belonging to yourself, self-worth, and inner confidence. Learn how to stop people-pleasing, trust yourself, and show up fully without editing who you are.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, early-bird updates at https://tinyurl.com/thecontentmentcreator</p><h2>Growth Without Burnout Blueprint download link: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4d</h2><p>You’ll discover: how self belonging anchors you through relational tension, why true belonging doesn’t require changing yourself, and how to finally feel enou...

<p> Are you told you're "too much" or "too sensitive"? Discover how embracing emotional depth, sensitivity, and creativity can empower your personal growth and strengthen self-awareness. In this episode, learn how honoring your inner world helps you live authentically and build fulfilling relationships.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, early-bird updates at https://tinyurl.com/thecontentmentcreator</p><h2>Growth Without Burnout Blueprint download link: https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/b51104bb4d</h2><p>✨ Key Takeaways:</p><p>Embrace emotional depth – transform what feels like a liability into your superpower.</p><p><br></p><p>Honor your inne...

<p>Discover how to rebuild self-trust, listen to your inner voice, and live a life of conscious living. In this episode, we explore personal growth practices that strengthen your intuition, reclaim your confidence, and create alignment in your daily life.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, early-bird updates at https://tinyurl.com/thecontentmentcreator</p><p>The Creative Parent’s Companion:</p><p>https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/creativeparentscompanion</p><p>Do you often second-guess yourself or seek validation from others? You're not alone. Self-trust isn’t about always being right—it’s about honoring your inner voice and maki...

<p>Unlock the transformative power of solitude, self-care, mindfulness, ambivert energy, and personal growth in this episode. Discover how small moments of stillness can help you recharge, reconnect, and embrace your true self. Whether you’re a parent, creator, or extrovert learning to love quiet, this guide shows you how solitude can be radical self-care.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, early-bird updates at https://tinyurl.com/thecontentmentcreator</p><p>The Creative Parent’s Companion:</p><p>https://ellenbroencoaching.kit.com/creativeparentscompanion</p><p>We dive into practical ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine, even...

<p>Grace-based parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about self-compassion, conscious parenting, and emotional regulation that shapes your child’s inner world. In this episode, we explore how grace-based parenting transforms the way you relate to yourself and your child, especially during emotional meltdowns, dysregulation, and moments of self-doubt.</p><p>✨ Grace-based parenting teaches that love doesn’t disappear when behavior gets messy.</p><p> ✨ Self-compassion in parenting creates emotional safety for both parent and child.</p><p> ✨ Conscious parenting reminds you that parenting is a practice, not a performance.</p><p>Join the Contentment Creator email list for exclusive, ear...