Hey Creative! In this episode, we explore why losing hope during a career setback isn’t a moral failure — it’s a neurobiological response to stress, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm. We'll break down:

• what’s happening beneath the surface after a career setback

• how dopamine dips can make the future feel foggy

• how the brain often mistakes “unfamiliar” for “unsafe”

• 3 science-based strategies to rebuild hope again!

This episode offers science-backed tools to gently shift your brain out of survival mode and back into creativity, imagination, and forward momentum — reminding you that hope isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s something your brain can learn to regenerate. LET'S ROCK!

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Jamie Roberts is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner + CEO of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides mental & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe.

With a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer in both agency & in-house environments, Jamie bridges the gap between neuroscience and creativity by teaching commercial creatives how to rewire their minds to find the happiness and energy that may be missing in their careers.

Jamie has given keynotes, workshops, and live-coaching to thousands of creatives at national events like AIGA DesignWeek, HOW DesignLive, RGD Canada, TernHeads UK, and various design universities....