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In this clip show episode, we bring together a handful ofl excerpts from past conversations across The Nourish Podcast archive; voices of filmmakers navigating slow seasons, rebuilding from burnout, and redefining success on their own terms. 

You’ll hear from:

• David Kruta (Cinematography Salon) on surviving slow seasons and learning how to build during the “bear market.”

• Fabian Dattner & Erin Wahed (Smuggler) on the emotional weight of internal dialogue, self-worth, and the power of community in hard times.

• Patrick O’Sullivan (The Wandering DP) on developing creative resilience, financial stability, and crafting a sustainable filmmaking life through side-hustles.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• How to navigate the emotional and financial realities of slow work seasons.

• The impact of internal self-talk on confidence and creativity.

• Strategies for building financial buffers and side-hustles to sustain your passion.

• Why identity in filmmaking can’t be rooted only in opportunity or output.

• The value of community, clarity, and small acts of courage during uncertain times.

Whether you’re emerging, established, or simply in a season of reimagining your path, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and build from within. It’s the first in a two-part series spotlighting what it means to stay grounded, and even grow, when the world feels unsure.

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