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Creative Pep Talk #63: Slow Down

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It sounds counterintuitive, but the fastest way to get things done is to slow down (and stop multitasking!). I’ll tell you why in this short episode. Check out my new newsletter, The Spark! It’s free, and I hope you’ll join us! Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these […]

Music and Mental Illness with Caroline Whiddon

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Caroline Whiddon thought she was going to play French horn professionally, but panic and anxiety had other ideas. Fortunately, orchestra administration turned out to be her true home, ultimately leading her to co-found the Me2/ orchestra with her husband, conductor Ronald Braunstein. Braunstein’s bipolar diagnosis left him unable to find work, and Me2/ is the […]

Creative Pep Talk #62: Follow Your Energy

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Which project should you work on next? And what should you do when you feel downright compelled to work on something, even if it’s not the next thing on your list? I’ll tell you in this short episode. Check out my new newsletter, The Spark! It’s free, and I hope you’ll join us! Get in […]

“The Femme Fatale Hypothesis” with David Roth

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My guest this week is author David Roth, who spent thirty-five years as a professional writer of documentaries, corporate communications, multimedia, and more before turning to creative writing. He completed his MFA in 2017 and published his debut novel, The Femme Fatale Hypothesis in 2019. That book just received the American Book Fest’s 2023 International […]

Creative Pep Talk #61: Unless…

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Last time we talked about how sometimes, quitting is the smartest thing you can do. This week, I’m sharing one crucial way to make sure you don’t waste time on a project you should abandon. Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at […]

“The Wisdom of Morrie” with Rob Schwartz

Morrie and Rob Schwartz

My guest this week is Rob Schwartz—journalist, music/film producer, entrepreneur, and son of the late Morrie Schwartz of Tuesdays with Morrie fame. Rob has founded a number of companies, both in Japan and the US, and has produced numerous film and music projects with international teams. Rob and I talk about his experiences in Japan […]

Creative Pep Talk #60: “It’s Okay to Quit”

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We’re told all the time that “winners never quit, and quitters never win.” That “advice” can get you in all sorts of trouble. I explain why in this short episode. Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on […]

Wired for Story with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden

Lucinda Sage-Midgorden

Lucinda Sage-Midgorden has been a story lover since she and her family watched TV and movies together. Her father taught her how to find the deeper layers of a story. This love prompted her to pursue a double major in Religious Studies and Theatre and Speech, a MA in Theatre Arts, and finally a MAEd […]

Creative Pep Talk #59: “Should”

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Creative work, and in fact, most of life, works better when we’re good to ourselves, even if that seems counterintuitive. I’ll tell you why in this short episode. Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on Facebook, Instagram, […]

“Is There Life Outside the Box?” with Peter Davison

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I’m absolutely thrilled to be talking this week with actor Peter Davison, star of All Creatures Great and Small, Doctor Who, At Home with the Braithwaites, West End musicals like Spamalot and Gypsy, and much more. He’s also the author of a delightful memoir, Is There Life Outside the Box: An Actor Despairs, and Doctor […]