Creative and Afraid

Creative and Afraid

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  • 7. ADHD and creativity

    In this episode we explore the perceived correlation between ADHD and creativity. We explore the effect that labelling yourself as ADHD has on you, as well as the social infantalising of ADHD habits, particularly when it comes to taking personal accountability.

     

    1. Japan travel
    2. ADHD non-stim medication check-in
    3. The correlation between ADHD and creativity
    4. Escaping accountability through diagnosis
    5. ADHD vs TikTok brain

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      Resources

      https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/50240/1/MS_ritger%c3%b0.pdf

       

      This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

       

      44 min
    6. 6. Procrastination - why it happens and how to combat it

      In this episode we dive into the different factors which cause procrastination, as well as some ways to combat it. We share our own experiences with procrastination and how those habits have changed over-time.

      1. Pop culture moments
      2. Screentime check-in
      3. Emotionally driven procrastination 
      4. Procrastination type test
      5. How to combat procrastination

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        Instagram: @creative.and.afraid

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        Resources

        https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/news/article/7797/The-Psychology-Behind-Procrastination/

        https://jobcannon.io/tests/procrastinator-type-test

        https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/procrastinate



        This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

        50 min
      6. 5. Toxic phrases for the artist

        In this episode we unpack some of the common toxic phrases used by/for artists which keep us down and perpetuate common harmful stereotypes surrounding art. We touch on the societal structures which begin to dismantle creativity from a young age.

         

        1. Screentime checkin
        2. Project checkin
        3. How society validates art
        4. The “suffering artist” trope
        5. “If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life”

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          Resources:

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7QDWGfRNc

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlo6FlQ5feY

          We Need Your Art by Amie McNee

          The Creative Act by Rick Rubin



          This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

          47 min
        6. 4. The power of setting intentions in getting sh*t done

          In this episode we consider different ways to harness the power of setting intentions in achieving your creative goals. We discuss how your wording matters more than you think, and give our thoughts on the recent Sydney Contemporary Art Festival. 

           

          1. Physics vs chemistry
          2. Sydney Contemporary Art Festival 
          3. Intentions vs goals
          4. The power of wording

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            Connect:

            YouTube: @creativeandafraid

            Instagram: @creative.and.afraid

            TikTok: @creativeandafraid

             

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            Resources:

            https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/last-stop-on-the-struggle-bus/202608/the-power-of-setting-intentions

             

            https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14792779343000059?needAccess=true



            This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

            43 min
          5. 3. Claiming back your subconscious

            In this episode we dive into the nitty gritty of how our minds have become increasingly jammed full of bullsh*t and turned into a commodity. We unpack ways that we try to claim back our subconscious minds through creativity. 

             

            1. Screentime checkin
            2. Non-stimulant ADHD medication
            3. Subconscious as a commodity
            4. You have control of your mind
            5. Use your brain

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              Connect 

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              Instagram: @creative.and.afraid

              TikTok: @creativeandafraid

               

              For any questions or collaborations: 



              This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

              38 min
            6. 2. The importance of having a creative project

              In this episode we dive into the phenomenon of creative paralysis and how to overcome it. We discuss the importance of having a creative project for your mental health and wellbeing as an artist, as well as breaking down the four key things you need to get a creative project off the ground. 

               

              1. Screentime checkin
              2. Project checkin
              3. Creative paralysis
              4. Benefits of creativity for mental health
              5. Four things you need to set up a creative project

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                Connect:

                YouTube: @creativeandafraid

                Instagram: @creative.and.afraid

                TikTok: @creativeandafraid

                 

                For any questions or collaborations: 

                 

                Resources:

                https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2713374524000098



                This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

                50 min
              6. 1. Pilot

                Welcome to Creative and Afraid. In this episode we introduce ourselves, explain the origins of Creative and Afraid and play a game of ‘would you rather’. 

                 

                1. Introductions
                2. What is Creative and Afraid?
                3. Would you rather?

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                  Connect:

                  Youtube: @creativeandafraid

                  Instagram: @creative.and.afraid

                  Tik Tok: @creativeandafraid

                   

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                  This episode was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 

                  28 min

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                We are two young creatives navigating our twenties together, building a life of freedom through creativity and sharing our journey as we go.