The Radiant Badass with Elizabeth Holmes

Since Elizabeth keeps referencing the Emperor’s New Clothes, the fairy tale that you may or may not be familiar with, she’s taking the opportunity in today’s episode to expand on it a bit. What if what you were taught to believe you needed to achieve to be “happy” were the wrong metrics? What if the most counter culture thing you could do is create your own metrics? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

Back in the 90s, Elizabeth found belonging and liberation in the Riot Grrrl movement out of the PNW and Washington, DC. Now, all these years later, she finds herself back with a bellyful of simmering rage. Just like the old days. Today, she’s piloting a periodic series within the show reflecting the rage and the coming of age, please give a warm welcome to Riot Crone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

Recognizing that we don’t all share the same cultural touchstones, Elizabeth is offering up Six Movie Soundtracks from the 80s/90s That Could Be Something You’re Not Aware Of and Might Enjoy. It’s her version of “Top 5 Can’t Miss Movie Soundtracks’, she’s just not going to pressure you like that. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

Elizabeth noted something a little funky after TikTok did their little sale agreement a few weeks ago. Her FYP (that's a For You Page for those who aren't into the Tok) turned into a stream of garbage. So, she experimented with getting off the app. Tune in to see how that went. Also, there's some A$AP Rocky conversation, as you do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

A "glimmer" is a term meaning a spark of joy or a moment of kindness - you know the ones where you feel a little energetic thrill - but in a good way. This episode Elizabeth is sharing recent glimmers she's experienced and some she's just heard about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

Elizabeth is visiting familiar territory in this episode - more things she might have been wrong about. You can catch her other musings on this topic in episode 71 and episode 138. Episode 71 episode 138 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

What's a preference in fizzy water brand have to do with existing within late stage capitalism? Turns out, more than you think. Elizabeth's talking about Trader Joe's parking lots, insider land use stuff and the luxury of time on this week's episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

Between Heated Rivalry content and Gen Z's extolling the virtues of "analog bags", Elizabeth's TikTok FYP is jammed. On today's episode she's unpacking her conflicting feeling around HR and the a-ha moment she pulled out of her analog bag. Tune in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

It's 2026 and Elizabeth's issuing a Creative Challenge - to herself. Kicking it off strong! Also, she's pondering the rumors of the death of social media - true? false? Where are you on that? Tune in for the latest episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

What do shellfish and the ability to express yourself artistically have in common? You’ll have to download the episode to find out how Elizabeth is making that connection and what she learned from her allergist about really listening to the stories we tell ourselves. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

This whole show started as a way for Elizabeth to yap her way to better mental health during those hazy days of 2020-2021, you all remember what was happening then, right? Well, let’s just say things feel less than stable at the moment so she’s back. Pondering some of the “growth opportunities” the last year has presented. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

After a dip in the 90s Nostalgia Pool, Elizabeth found herself confronted by the market’s attempt to turn the description “badass” into the iteration of “boss babe” and she’s not having it. She’s letting her listeners know that “badass” is a state of mind, not a destination. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

It’s been a hot second since Elizabeth felt compelled to vent a little bit of the hate on her heart, but she’s here with it this episode. Learning about the “Don’t Play This Artist” option on her Spotify subscription liberated Elizabeth from having annoying recording artists show up on her playlists – what a gift! In this episode Elizabeth contemplates how the Don’t Play option might translate into real life. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

When an ad for a contest where the prize is a visit to the Brady Bunch house and a new personal development book collide in Elizabeth’s brain, it results in an observation about perspectives and our reality today. Tune in for this episode’s musings. The Gap and The Gain The Brady Bunch Variety Hour Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

This episode kicks off with some musings about Gen X kinda stuff and weirdly segues into Liz Gilbert’s book on creativity, Big Magic, as well as Buddhist teachings. Elizabeth covers a lot of territory this week. The Crow Soundtrack Big Magic by Liz Gilbert After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

Elizabeth’s got podcasting on the brain lately. From finishing Linda Holmes’s new book Back After This to pondering the seeming lack of women centered shows that aren’t about how to be better at something, she’s got some thoughts. Good Hang with Amy Poehler IMO with Michele Obama and Craig Robinson Back After This by Linda Holmes Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

Maybe you’ve already heard that this week marks the five year anniversary of the pandoozle getting real serious. It’s when Disneyland and the NBA shut down and we all started to feel we weren’t in Kansas anymore. That kicked off the drive to “get back to normal” at all costs. And, with five years in the review, Elizabeth has to ask “are we there yet?” Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

It feels very on brand that the One Hundred and Fiftieth episode of this show would be entitled S**t List. Elizabeth’s got some thoughts about the wisdom of curating a healthy and thriving S**t List in the Year of Our Lord 2025. Have you tried having a S**t List? It may be right for you. L7 - S**t List Another Playlist You Might Like - Women of 90's Alternative Pamela Anderson - I Love You: Recipes From the Heart Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

The 2025 Grammys were this past Sunday and Elizabeth was stoked to see Kendrick Lamar sweep his categories for his amazing diss track “Not Like Us”. She says it gave her a spark of hope, tune in to this episode to hear what other moments fed that spark. And which she could have done without. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com

While meeting with Producer Chris, Elizabeth had a thought about something that used to be important to her but that she hadn’t cared about since the 90s. And then, recovering from a visit from the COVID fairy, she expanded that list to other things she hasn’t cared about since the 90s and, here we are with this episode. Radiant Badass Chris Martin, Creativity Coach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radiantbadass.substack.com