Welcome to the shadowy side of creative genius! In this thought-provoking episode, Evie and Emily chat about the lesser-discussed dark side of creativity — where intention, energy, and expression collide. Creativity isn’t always sunshine and inspiration. Sometimes it’s manipulation, destruction, and ego in disguise. Buckle up, because we’re exploring it all — from narcissistic inventors to weaponized bees.

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Episode 53: The Dark Side of Creativity

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever find yourself packing activities like snacks because the thought of being bored literally terrifies you? You're not alone! In this episode, Evie and Emily explore humanity's complicated relationship with boredom. 

Discover how interesting the topic of boredom can be as they unpack why some cultures have mastered the art of doing nothing and reveal how boredom might actually be the secret sauce behind your next creative breakthrough. Plus, discover the difference between "I'm bored" and "I'm having an existential crisis about the meaning of life." 

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

Boredom Proneness Scale

Boredom Susceptibility Scale/Sensation Seeking Scale

The Four Q’s

Question:

A common statement about boredom is: “If you are bored, you are boring.” Do you believe this is true?

Quest:

Try one strategy to embrace boredom and one strategy to prevent boredom.

Quality Creativity:

A two-minute dose of boredom

Quote:

“When you pay attention to boredom, it gets unbelievably interesting.”

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Episode 52: Embracing Boredom

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever wonder why having fun feels so hard as an adult? Evie and Emily delve into the psychology of fun, exploring why we've convinced ourselves that enjoyment is only for kids or vacation days. They break down the difference between external fun (the stuff you buy or consume) and internal fun (the magical ability to find joy anywhere), reveal the sneaky barriers stealing your good times, and share practical strategies for injecting playfulness back into your daily grind. 

Episode Highlights:

The Four Q’s

Question:

What has stood in the way of your fun?

Quest:

Practice one of the practical strategies presented in the show to add a little fun to daily life.

Quality Creativity:

Appreciating the genius of stand-up comedians

Quote:

“Having fun is not a diversion from a successful life; it is the pathway to it.”

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Episode 51: How to Have Fun

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever wonder why your Instagram feed is basically 50% ads for greens powder and mysterious wellness gadgets? Yeah, us too. This week we're diving deep into the wild world of health-related consumerism – because apparently we can't just eat vegetables and go for walks anymore without spending our life savings.

Evie and Emily kick things off by confessing their latest supplement purchases (because we’re all victims!), then take us on a journey through the rabbit hole of why we all feel like we need to buy our way to wellness. Spoiler alert: capitalism is involved. Shocking, we know.

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

Podcast: Maintenance Phase

Podcast: Fad Camp

Vetted AI app (for fact-checking health claims)

The Four Q’s

Question:

Did any of the drivers of consumption resonate with you? If so, which one and why?

Quest:

Try one of the free or cheap ways to benefit your health.

Quality Creativity:

Host-read podcast ads as a creative (and effective) way to sell products

Quote:

“The greatest wealth is health - yet we spend our health gaining wealth, then spend our wealth trying to regain health.”

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Episode 50: Consumption & Health

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Fall vibes are here, and it's time to slow down and reconnect with ourselves through the magic of our five senses! Evie and Emily dive deep into how our senses can help us navigate life's inevitable "weed garden" moments (you know, those times when your life looks like it was organized by a toddler with commitment issues). They explore how nervous system dysregulation is basically the uninvited party guest that shows up everywhere and how creativity through sensory awareness can help us actually deal with our stuff instead of just... not.

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

Hopscotch Museum

Meow Wolf Museum

The Four Q’s

Question:

Which of your senses is your go-to for soothing, and which of your senses most often generates stress? 

Quest:

Take a sensory walk. Sign up for the newsletter for the guide!

Quality Creativity:

Sensory Museums

Quote:

“Equipped with the five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.”

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Episode 49: Creativity & The 5 Senses

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Did you know the average person makes a staggering 35,000 decisions every day? Emily and Evie dive into the fascinating world of decision-making, exploring how to combat decision fatigue and make better choices without exhausting your mental resources. Emily shares her personal struggle with turning small decisions into big ones, while Evie reveals her coping mechanisms for managing her limited decision-making capacity.

Episode Highlights:

The Four Q’s

Question:

What is a decision you’ve made that, after you made it, you instantly felt better?

Quest:

Practice identifying the different types of decisions you make in a day (hat, haircut, tattoo). If it’s a hat decision, figure out a way to make those decisions easier.

Quality Creativity:

Using AI for vacation planning:

Decision Mentor

Claude AI

Quote:

“Decision is a sharp knife that cuts clean and straight; indecision, a dull one that hacks and tears and leaves ragged edges behind.”

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Episode 48: Creative Decision Making

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Ever wondered how creativity actually works in your brain? In this mind-expanding conversation, Evie and Emily unpack the fascinating connection between neuropsychology and creative expression. Discover how your brain's networks interact during creative tasks and why regular creative practice might be just as crucial for your brain health as physical exercise is for your body!

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

Emotion Wheel

Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking

The Four Q’s

Question:

Based on our discussion of the various brain networks, do you feel you have a healthy balance? Or do you tend to be more dominant in the default mode network or the executive control network?

Quest:

Practice one of the drawing techniques presented in the episode.

Quality Creativity:

Bilateral Drawings for engaging the entire brain. Sign up for our newsletter for details.

Quote:

“Creativity, not normality, has become the paradigm of mental health.”

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Episode 47: Neuropsychology & Creativity

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Keeping up with your health can feel like a full-time job. It’s a lot! Evie and Emily are diving into brain health metrics to understand what they are, why they matter, and how you can track them.

From brain imaging to at-home tests, they break down accessible options to help you establish baselines and track over time.

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

For links to all the tests mentioned, check out the full episode post Episode 46: Measuring Brain Health

The Four Q’s

Question:

What brain health metric are you going to start tracking?

Quest:

Download the Brain Health Checklist

Quality Creativity:

A nod to Peloton for a creative way to find new music

Quote:

“The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.”

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Episode 46: Measuring Brain Health

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

Is fear holding you back? In this illuminating conversation, Evie and Emily unpack how fear operates as one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior and explore its complex relationship with creativity. 

Everyone experiences fear to a varying degree, but creativity might be the perfect antidote.

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

Emotion Wheel

Episode 43: Embracing Imperfection

The Four Q’s

Question:

How has fear gotten in the way of your creativity?

Quest:

Complete reflection drawings. Sign up for our newsletter for details!

Quality Creativity:

Using mindful moments and “Glimmers”  to combat fears.

Quote:

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

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Episode 45: Fear & Creativity

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠

In this follow-up episode to their previous discussion on habits, Emily and Evie Soape explore how to troubleshoot habits when you hit obstacles or fall off track. They discuss strategies for getting started with new habits, overcoming common barriers, and maintaining consistency with behavior change.

Episode Highlights:

Helpful Links:

Episode 42: Goal Setting & Habits

Episode 11: Reducing Friction

Episode 37: Developing the Habit of Creativity

90 Journaling Prompts for Self-Discovery from Ness Labs

The Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin

The Four Q’s

Question:

What is the biggest barrier for you when it comes to establishing or breaking a habit?

Quest:

Reflect on your habits and troubleshoot your problem area.

Quality Creativity:

A creative way to hang curtains: Kwik Hang

Quote:

“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.”

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Episode 44: Troubleshooting Habits

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠