Creative Pep Talk

By Andy J. PizzaBusiness Education Arts Design

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Creative Pep Talk episodes

November 04 Create for Yourself First with Yoni Wolf of the band WHY?
This chat switched on my creative heart and mind!
Does the state of the internet sometimes make you feel like giving up your creative practice?
Tune in to jumpstart the creative spark that’s excited to create for your own well being!
Yoni Wolf is your favorite creative's favorite creative.
Stand Up Comic James Acaster’s a fan. Pop Star Lorde is a fan. His band’s poster hangs in the background of several seasons of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
AND he’s MY favorite musician and responsible for all the music on this show!
This is a deep dive into the creative journey of Yoni’s band WHY?'s latest record “Oh Golly / Yes Lord” which VICE gives 8/10!

Episode 580

SHOW NOTES:
Yoni Wolf’s Substack
https://yoniwolf.substack.com
WHY?
https://whywithaquestionmark.com
WHY? - Oh Golly / Yes Lord on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3GiniQ87zJZW9LvwR6XcXP?si=jUYSYVK1TAOzivfZkDj0lw
WHY? - Oh Golly / Yes Lord on Bandcamp
https://whywithaquestionmark.bandcamp.com/album/oh-golly-yes-lord
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
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1 hr 1 min
October 28 The Discipline of Creative Magic with Bestselling Author Kate DiCamillo
Looking for something to put you in the creative spirit headspace?
This episode is it!
Have you lost the magic in your creative practice?
#1 Bestselling Author Kate DiCamillo is both one of the most magical creatives I have ever spoke with and one of the most regimented, and somehow, these two things actually work together!
I was enamored with Kate’s creative perspective and spirit.
So grateful for this chance to speak with the human behind beloved books like “Because of Winn-Dixie”, “The Tale of Despereaux”, “Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” and many others!

Episode 579

SHOW NOTES:
Kate DiCamillo
https://www.katedicamillo.com/
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
1 hr 7 min
October 21 Constant Resistance? Get Back into the Flow with This Biopsychosocial Shift
Stuck in a “no” energy towards your life and creative practice?
Feeling constant resistance?
Not even enjoying parts of your process that you used to love?
Tune in for the shift that has helped me find my flow time and time again.
Stick until the end for our Creative Call to Adventure. It’s called “Labor Savor” and it unlocked one of the best creative days I have had in a long time!
EPISODE 578
SHOW NOTES:
Viktor Frankl “Man’s Search for Meaning”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man's_Search_for_Meaning
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
30 min
October 14 Find "Your Way" with Toy Story 5 Co-Director/Writer Kenna Jean Harris
Get back in touch with your creative voice.
Quit trying to create “the right way”.
Infuse your practice with the fun and flow of playing pretend!
This episode with Toy Story 5 Co-Director/Writer Kenna Jean Harris is FOR YOU! Kenna brings so much lightheartedness and humanity to the latest Pixar film and to this chat!
If you’re looking for something to switch on your creative brain, this is it!
Episode 577 of Creative Pep Talk

SHOW NOTES:
Kenna Jean Harris
https://www.instagram.com/kennnajean/?hl=en
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
58 min
October 07 576 - The Anti-System: For When Normal Habits, Productivity, and Wellness Practices Aren’t Working
Do normal productivity systems not work for you?
Are you struggling to stay in a positive place creatively?
Are you frustrated with the tips that work for everyone else but not for you?
If so, this episode IS for you! Try the anti-system. This shift made a huge difference in my creativity, stress management and wellbeing. Hope it helps you too!
SHOW NOTES:
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
26 min
September 30 575 - An Alternative to Habits for Creative Brains with ADHD Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff
If you struggle to make changes in your life and hate trying to create new positive habits, this episode is for you!
ADHD Neuroscientist Anne-Laure LeCunff has a totally different approach that is fun and friendly to creative neurodivergent brains!
We also talk about why following your curiosity is so key to charting your path.
This is life changing stuff! Tune in!
SHOW NOTES:
Anne-Laure LeCunff
https://anne-laure.net
Tiny Experiments Book
https://nesslabs.com/retailers
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
42 min
September 23 574 - 3 Things to Do When You Can’t Change Your Circumstance
Are you stuck in a season of life that’s making you miserable?
Have you tried everything you can think to change things with no luck?
Do you feel like life has you in a holding pattern?
If so, this episode is for you!

SHOW NOTES:
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg
25 min
September 16 573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina Roth Eisenberg
Do you need more optimism in your life right now?
I know I sure do in these current times we’re living in!
This chat with Tina Roth Eisenberg AKA SwissMiss sure did the trick!
Tina’s generosity, impulse to gather people and complain by creating filled me with so much pep and I think it will do the same for you!
If you don’t know, Tina is the creator of the blog SwissMiss, the temporary tattoo company Tattly, and CreativeMornings. Her work has had a huge impact on me and I hope it inspires you just as much!

Portrait of Tina Roth Eisenberg by Tory Williams

SHOW NOTES:
Tina Roth Eisenberg
https://www.instagram.com/swissmiss/?hl=en
Creative Mornings - Release Day
https://creativemornings.com/releaseday
SwissMiss
https://www.swiss-miss.com
Michael Singer - Untethered Soul
https://untetheredsoul.com/untethered-soul
Michael Singer - Learning to Stay Open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-_QyiGJ3g
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg
41 min
September 09 572 - Listen to Unlock Flow Now, Prep for Big Projects and Courage to Put Yourself Out There
If you’re looking for something to switch on your creative passion, this episode is it. We talk:
1 Getting into the flow zone
2 How to get over the fear of putting yourself and your work out there
3 Why teaching is a powerful part of being creative
4 How to stop quitting things that are working
5 How to mentally prep for big projects
This is an Ask Dr. Pizza Q&A episode. Submit your question for the next Q&A episode by clicking the microphone at the bottom right corner of creativepeptalk.com

SHOW NOTES:
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
47 min
September 02 571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein
Too many options got you stuck?
Are your ideas not connecting?
Do you need a prompt to kickstart your energy and action?
This episode is for you!
This is a chat with #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Epstein about his phenomenal new book “Inside the Box” - absolutely loved this book. One of my all time favorite books on creativity and this conversation matched the experience!
SHOW NOTES:
David Epstein https://davidepstein.com
Inside the Box https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box/
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

SPONSORS:
SQUARESPACE
Head to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULA
Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
1 hr 3 min