DOPEamine

Today on the show I talk about using your mental health as creative inspiration. Musicians, artists and other creators often us their personal stories as inspiration for their expression, which includes your struggle with mental health. The entire point of this podcast is to promote the idea that it's okay to struggle and mental health is a very real aspect in our lives, so why not use it as part of our creative expression. Sure, some point don't want all of the details of what you're feeling, so applying that to creative expression can be a healthy outlet without alienating yourself in any way.

You can learn more about the host, Christian Rivera, at http://www.himynameischristian.com

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Today on the show I talk about the triggers we face in our every day environment. I give some examples of what I face and offer some insight into things you should consider if you're finding it difficult to get through the day because of your environment. Things like loud noises, bright lights and intense smells can sometimes be triggers for those dealing with mood disorder. We talk a bit about the stigma behind the word "trigger" and mood disorders as well.

You can check out the podcast at http://www.dopeamine.life

You can also learn more about the host, Christian Rivera, at http://www.himynameischristian.com

You can follow on social at http://www.facebook.com/dopeaminepodcast

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Description:Today I'm joined by a personal of international wisdom and energy! Saras Feijoo, a creativity mentor, international curator, multimedia performance artist and all-around lovely person, joins me to talk about the power of creativity. We talk about how everyone has a natural sense of creativity within themselves and often hold themselves back from playing as much as they'd like. We also talk about integrating creativity into your day and what you can do on your own to get your creativity going.

This is most definitely one of the more fun shows that'll leave you wanting to dance through the hallways. Welcome, Saras!

You can find out more about Saras at SarasFeijóo.com!

Welcome to the show, Saras Feijóo!

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Today on the show I wanted to talk about taking responsibility for your mental health. What does that mean? Well, simply put, in most cases your life is not anyone else's responsibility. Yes, that sounds harsh but that's the reality we live in. If we let ourselves go, don't find the right support, don't learn more about yourself and refuse to grow then we'll most definitely be doomed to deal with more difficult aspects of mental illness. I talk a little bit about comparing mental health to being born into a family below the poverty line and that not being an excuse to throw your hands up and give up. There's a lot to break down here, so I hope you'll join me!

You can learn more about the host, Christian Rivera, at http://www.himynameischristian.com

You can hear more episodes at http://www.dopeamine.life

Join our Facebook group "DOPEamine - Mental Health Support for Creatives and Entrepreneus"

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Today I wanted to talk about revisiting the past. It's something that we eventually do on our mental health journey but how useful is it? Should we take stock in our past? Should we ignore it completely? Many of us idolized the past, or our past, specifically. Many of us have had difficult pasts and may not want to revisit those things.

I'm here to talk about the power of going into the past and the danger of getting lost in it. I hope you'll enjoy this one!

You can learn more about the host at http://www.himynameischristian.com

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Today on the show I have Kate St Hilaire, who is a coach for introverted entrepreneurs looking to get themselves out there. Kate has a wealth of knowledge and some personal stories to share from her life as an introvert. We talk about the mindset of an introvert as well as some stigma surrounding this common personality type. There are a lot of walls to break for people's view of introverts as well as from introverts themselves. Being a natural introvert myself, I was extra excited to have Kate on the podcast.

We also speak a bit about the Myers-Briggs personality assessment and how that helps her with client discovery.

Find Kate at the Bold and Introverted Entrepreneur at https://www.facebook.com/groups/katesthilaire/?fref=mentions

If you're an introvert struggling to find your way around the world, this is the episode for you! Welcome Kate St Hilaire!

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Today on the show I wanted to share with everyone some of the side effects that I deal with when it comes to the emotional crash after mania. I've been dealing with cyclothymia (a mood disorder) since I was a kid and over the years have learned ways of coping with it. However, I know that there is a certain inevitability when it comes to this cycle. I start to feel and feel like I can take on the world but then the crash comes. So, a major component of that is preparing myself for when that happens. I take extra measure to make sure that when I crash I'm able to come with ways to still get work done.

You can learn more about the host, Christian Rivera, at http://www.himynameischristian.com

You can listen to more episodes at http://www.dopeamine.life

We also have a new facebook community at:
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Today on the show I wanted to talk applying self-discipline. Many of us feel like we don't need any rules in our lives but tend to find that some semblance of structure turns out to be beneficial for them. I find that those who benefit the most from sense of routine or structure are those who are dealing with a trigger-like illness. I know that if I break my morning routine or sleep schedule too drastic, it throws me off balance. I wanted to share my personal experience in this area as I continue to grow in my mental health journey!

You can check out the podcast at http://www.dopeamine.life

You can also learn more about the host, Christian Rivera, at http://www.himynameischristian.com

You can follow on social at http://www.facebook.com/dopeaminepodcast

And now you can join our Facebook group!
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Today I spoke to David Yarde, graphic designer and business owner who spent some time in the corporate world before realizing he'd rather have his own business. He brings up a good point that while many people may see the corporate world as more stable, it's often the other way around, at least for creatives, because your fate is in someone else's hands.

He works with his wife, so we spoke a bit about that dynamic as well as taking time to be healthy and not overworking yourself. Lots of great insight from David!

You can find his work at Sevenality.com.

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Today on the show we have James Gaffney, a graphic designer with his own business creating his own path the punk rock way. We talk quite a bit about punk rock, how that gen-x mindset is seaping into culture in a larger way, how to build a team and how design stays the same while trends change.

If you're a designer at any stage of your career, this episode is for you. Lots of great information from James on how to make decisions for yourself, be respectful to clients while trying new things and we even talk about pricing projects.

Lots to break down and lots to share with you all! It was a dope conversation, one of my favorites so far.

You can find James over at https://bluedozendesign.com/

Without further do, welcome James Gaffney!

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