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

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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

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Listen if:

1 - You can’t figure out why you can’t get stuff done.

2 - You sometimes finish things and other times not so much and don’t know why.

3 - You need a fresh method for motivating yourself and following through!

SHOW NOTES:

Interest Based Nervous System
https://neurodivergentinsights.com/working-with-your-interest-based-nervous-system/?srsltid=AfmBOor-o8P_HzyEC6-fOzHpvwaOdz4Q55LbMoQWi7XcnAzmv9NW0jjl

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

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Has going with the flow taken you somewhere you no longer want to be?

Are you sick of waiting for good ideas to show up?

If you need inspiration to regain control of your creativity, this conversation with Emmy-nominated, WGA Award-winning, Peabody Award-winning comedian, writer, cartoonist, and best-selling author Asher Perlman is for you!

SHOW NOTES:

Asher Perlman
https://ashermaxperlman.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

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RULA
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This episode is for you if:

1 - You are struggling to finish creative projects.

2 - You don’t know where to find ideas.

3 - You are sick of waiting for opportunities to come your way.

4 - You need a fun actionable prompt to define your influences in a new way.

This is a chat with legendary author illustrator Sophie Blackall! Sophie is a 2 time Caldecott Medalist and makes super gorgeous books!

SHOW NOTES:

Sophie Blackall
https://www.sophieblackall.com

Story Rug
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-blackall/story-rug/9780316535380/?lens=little-brown-books-for-young-readers

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

If you don’t know what side quest to focus on next…

Or

You feel conflicted about where to channel your energy…

Or

You can’t seem to start or finish your next project…

This episode is for you!

I explore 4 - 6 frameworks for organizing your ideas and selecting which one to take action on.

This is a “CPT UNPLUGGED” episode, which means there’s no music or edits, it’s a yap session exploring where I am at right now and what’s helping me navigate this moment.

Hope it helps you as much as it helped me to record it!

UK MEETUP WHATSAPP CHANNEL:

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London (Richmond)
August 16th
11am AT The Alligator’s Mouth
Register: https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/event-details/mysterious-things-andy-j-pizza-author-illustrator-visit

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

Is Social Media Driving you crazy?

Do you feel like your creative practice is off balance?

Do you need to rethink your creative strategy or embrace strategic thinking for the first time?

If any of those ring true, this episode is for you!

This episode is me being interviewed by Amelia Hruby on her podcast Off the Grid

Off the Grid is for creatives trying to succeed without social media - and I had such a blast and we talked about so many interesting things I decided to share it here!

We talk about my income streams, what having creative strategy looks like, why bad projects are necessary, and what you need if you’re trying to shift some of your creative strategy off social media.

SHOW NOTES:

Amelia Hruby
https://www.ameliahruby.com
Off the Grid
https://offthegrid.fun/podcast

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

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This episode is for you if:

1 - You feel lost trying to find yourself as a creator

2 - You need some different types of artists to see yourself in

3 - You need a lighthearted chat to help get you out of your funk and seeing new possibilities in your creative path today

This is a chat with Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Goodtype about insights from their new book “Follow Your Art: Uncover & Unleash Your Creative Voice”.

SHOW NOTES:

Goodtype
https://goodtype.us/about-us

Follow Your Art Book
https://goodtype.us/follow-your-art-book

Young Jerks
https://youngjerks.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

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RULA
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health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod

This episode is for you if:

1 - You kind of hate your current life season

2 - You are a neurodivergent creative

3 - You struggle with being present

4 - You always want to skip to the end of a process or goal

This idea was one of the biggest shifts in my life and creative journey, I hope it gives you some peace and motivation for your current stage!

SHOW NOTES:

Joseph Campbell - Hero of A Thousand Faces
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces

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

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This episode is for you if:

1 - You are sick and tired of waiting for someone else to tell you what to do.

2 - You want to take control of your creative path but struggle with self doubt.

3- You need to learn how to recognize what your ideas look like.

SHOW NOTES:

Halsey Berryman
https://www.halseyberryman.com

Pests & Other Friends by Halsey Berryman
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787999/pests-and-other-friends-by-halsey-berryman/

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

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Do you feel like your work is very you-ish?

How do you make creative work that really feels authentic?

What does that even mean!?

Today’s episode is a deep dive conversation and we cover a lot of topics around making authentic work.

We talk about: 

How to strip away the ego and throw off trying to be cool.

Why instagram being kind of over for artists might be a good thing.

Why doing your thing often starts with being part of something bigger than yourself.

Why art and collaboration is a fight and why that’s a good thing

And we touch a bit on ai and why it doesn't matter what it can and cannot do!

Some other ai thoughts I haven’t heard anywhere else!

This is a different type of episode, this time I am being interviewed, on the captain offscript podcast, and I had so much fun that I had to share it with all of you here! Hope you love it.

SHOW NOTES:

CAPTN OFFSCRIPT PODCAST:
https://captnoffscript.com/s02-e30-andy-j-pizza-adhd-self-worth/

ICON 13 ILLUSTRATION CONFERENCE $100 OFF:
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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