Kicking off a new creative chapter: My first YouTube video

Every creative journey begins with a single step—and here I am, tripping over mine in the most Coxy way possible. Yes, I’ve just launched my first-ever YouTube video! Attachment Theory & Feedback (How Our Attachment Style Affects How We Give or Receive Feedback) is officially out in the wild. Fancy a look? Watch it below 👇👇👇

Why I’ve Finally Taken the YouTube Plunge

For ages, I’ve been dithering about starting a YouTube channel. But after years of toying with cameras, storytelling, and creative chaos, it felt like the right time to stop faffing about and dive in. YouTube is the perfect place to connect with people who, like me, love dissecting the messy world of creativity. It’s also a great excuse to indulge my passion for overthinking and calling it "content." Win-win.

The Inspiration Behind My First Video

So why kick things off with attachment theory? Well, feedback is one of those universal experiences that either makes us or breaks us. If you’ve ever felt like someone’s critique was less "constructive criticism" and more "let’s tear this apart," you’ll know exactly what I’m on about.

Attachment theory—the brainchild of psychologist John Bowlby and expanded by Mary Ainsworth and Carl Rogers—explains how our early relationships shape how we connect (or don’t connect) with others. It’s fascinating, a bit humbling, and wildly useful if you’re in a creative field. Let’s face it, we’re all just big kids trying to figure out why feedback sometimes feels like a hug and other times like a punch in the gut.

What’s Coming Next?

This first video is just the tip of the iceberg (or the corner of the teabag, if we’re being properly British about it). My YouTube channel will cover all sorts of things at the intersection of creativity, psychology, and philosophy. Here’s a sneak peek:

• Creative Psychology: Tackling self-doubt, building confidence, and understanding why your brain sometimes acts like your worst critic.

• Philosophical Nuggets: What thinkers like Nietzsche and Kierkegaard can teach us about navigating the creative life. (Spoiler: It’s deep but worth it.)

• Practical Tips: Real-world strategies for staying inspired, embracing feedback, and keeping your creative spark alive.

• Storytelling with Heart: Honest reflections from my own rollercoaster of a creative journey—the good, the bad, and the mildly embarrassing.

Join Me on This Adventure

Let’s be honest—starting something new is nervy. There were moments making this video when I thought, "Am I just wasting my time?" But if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that creativity thrives on risk (and copious amounts of tea). Stepping out of your comfort zone is the only way to grow, and with the ever increasing notion that as creatives we are soon destined to go the way of the dodo thanks to AI - why not try putting something positive into the world before I lose hope altogheter?

So, here’s my ask: Watch the video, leave a comment, and tell me what you think. Did it resonate? Did I miss the mark? Either way, I’d love to hear from you. Feedback, after all, is the whole point.

Thank you for being part of this exciting—and slightly nerve-wracking—new chapter. Here’s to creativity, connection, and figuring it all out together.

Watch My First Video Here 👉👉👉  https://youtu.be/0u9qR5Tbg00?si=d_Dcv_4Z4h7Hbd88

Let’s chat in the comments—how do you handle feedback? And if you haven’t already, hit that subscribe button. Go on, you know you want to. Cheers to what’s next!

Much love,

Coxy