I tried to record a normal episode today. I couldn’t. I sat down to talk about creativity like I usually do, and instead I found myself overwhelmed, heartbroken, and honestly… empty. In this episode, I share what it feels like to be a creative person living in America right now when the news feels unbearable, when your emotions are so full they leave you feeling blank, and when you’re wondering:

What is even worth creating at a time like this?
How are we supposed to go about daily life?

This is a raw, unscripted reflection on creative paralysis, collective grief, human rights, and the cruelty happening around us, including the actions of ICE and the fear, harm, and devastation our communities are experiencing.

I talk about:

-Small ways to stay creative and human when you feel helpless
-Creative burnout from current events and how to move through it
-How to alchemize pain into purpose
-The role of artists, makers, and storytellers during hard times

-Why this moment is not a political issue, but rather, a human rights issue

If you’ve been feeling distracted, heavy, unable to focus, or wondering how to keep making things when your heart is breaking, this episode is for you. I love you. I’m with you.

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