Ever poured your heart into a creative project only to feel like you're falling apart afterward? That's exactly what happened to me after my recent performance. Despite meticulous preparation and years of experience, I forgot lines, had zero saliva, and felt like I was tanking on stage. But the real story wasn't about forgetting lines—it was about how these moments can reactivate old wounds we thought were long healed.

The performance triggered memories of someone who once shamed me for mistakes, who delivered criticism not with care but with rage. Though I've since recognized those words weren't mine to carry, the scar remained dormant until this moment of vulnerability reopened it. This episode takes you through both my creative breakdown and breakthrough, revealing what happens in those quiet moments after the audience applauds and we're left alone with our thoughts.

What I discovered is something many creatives experience but few discuss openly: the vulnerability hangover that follows sharing our truth. I share the eight practical steps I took to come back to myself—from honoring my disappointment without wallowing in it to reconnecting with my original purpose for creating the piece. Most importantly, I explore how we can release old stories that were never ours to carry while reclaiming our creative power.

Whether you're a performer, writer, artist, or anyone who puts themselves out there authentically, this episode offers both validation and a roadmap for those post-creation moments when your inner critic is at its loudest. Because ultimately, our creative path isn't about perfection—it's about presence. And those feelings after sharing vulnerably aren't evidence of failure; they're evidence that you cared deeply. Book a free consult at shannonnoelcoaching.com if you need support remembering your creative badassery and finding your way back to yourself after putting your art into the world.

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