Scott and I make the case that creativity is a way of being—one that thrives when we let go of the fear of judgment and embrace the parts of ourselves we’ve been told don’t fit the mold.
Why the Pursuit of Success Is Making Us All Miserable (and How to Flip the Script) | with Jackson Kerchis
Today Jackson and I are talking about the science and psychology of happiness and not as some abstract feel-good concept, but instead as a practical tool for navigating uncertainty and even unlocking your creativity.
From Setback to Comeback: Finding Strength in the Hardest Moments | with Bevin Farrand
Bevin and I talk about what it really means to acknowledge grief and uncertainty, why toxic positivity can do more harm than good, and the first steps to take when you feel paralyzed by everything happening around you.
How to Keep Moving Forwards After You’ve Lost Everything | with Christina Rasmussen
Christina shares valuable insight on how to cope when back-to-back losses shake the foundation of our creative lives, leaving us questioning who we are and what’s left to hold onto.
Overcoming the Grief of “Invisible Losses” (Including Losing Your Job), and Getting Out of “Survival Mode” | with Christina Rasmussen
Christina and I delve into the concept of the ‘Thriver Self,’ the part of us that’s unhindered by fear, eager to try new things, looking for opportunities, and ready to take action.
Managing the Burnout, Anxiety, & Depression Created By Your “Busy Brain” | with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie and I talk about what she calls ‘busy brain,’ a condition stemming from unchecked stress and burnout, and how these can lead to burnout without us even realizing it.
Breaking Through Your Upper Limits and Living In Your Zone of Genius | with Gay Hendricks
In our conversation, Gay and I talk about what he calls the Upper Limit Problem – a concept in which we ourselves tend to sabotage our own successes, preventing us from reaching our own full potential.
A New Approach to Relieving Stress & Anxiety (and Improving “Emotional” Health) | with Nick Wignall
In our conversation, Nick and I dissect what anxiety really is and peel each of its layers to help you identify how to deal with it.
The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan
Whether or not you’re interested in therapy, Seth Gillihan’s insights on the topic of CBT and mindfulness are nothing short of profound and in my opinion, too valuable to miss.
Outsmarting Your Chronic Pain with Mindfulness | with Christiane Wolf
Christiane wonderfully blends Eastern techniques with Western medicine and provides mindfulness practices that are simple, effective, and a true gift to anyone who is struggling with pain.
Managing & Alleviating Chronic Pain with…Creativity? | with Anna Holtzman
Anna shares many unlikely, yet powerful tools to work with chronic pain that don’t involve more prescriptions, more doctor visits, and more ‘coping’.
Stop “Managing” Your Chronic Pain and Start Fixing It | with Julie Fahrbach
Julie and I dive deep into the intricacies of chronic pain, unraveling the real cause to ultimately develop more effective strategies to work with it.
A Former Monk on Managing Overwhelm (and Following Your Intuition) | with Cory Muscara
Whether you have never meditated before, you dabble here and there, or you are on your way to being an ordained monk yourself, Cory’s simple methods of connecting to your own intuition and developing the inner strength it takes to follow that intuition will undoubtedly have a positive impact on both your career, the quality of your working relationships, and your life.
How to Manage An Identity Crisis (Especially When You Know You’re Meant For Something More) | with Erica Wernick
This conversation dares you (and me!) to test your beliefs about who you are and what you do beyond your job. Erica challenges me on my own beliefs about what the success path for creative professionals really looks like and questions whether it can truly be distilled into simple action steps.
Defining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael Bauman
If you struggle with defining what success means to you, and you are often so consumed by your work and running on the empty hamster wheel chasing success that you find yourself burned out, this candid conversation is a must-listen.