What if the very thing you’re trying to avoid—making a mistake—was actually the signal that it was finally time to rest? In this week’s conversation, I’m talking with artist Jackie Haynes. We talk about why the rigid discipline of adulthood often makes us fear the very “rinsing” of our skills that leads to new growth. From […]
Have you ever tried to force yourself into a new habit through sheer willpower, only to end up exhausted and paralyzed a week later? In this week’s Report from the Creative Closet, I’m exploring the High Expectations Trap. We talk about the deep-seated cultural belief that change only happens through hard work and discipline—and how […]
When was the last time you actually met you? Not the role you perform for your family, your job, or your community, but the version of you that exists when no one else is watching? In this week’s conversation, I’m talking with playwright and actress Anne Odeke. We talk about why the rigid discipline of adulthood […]
Have you ever had a brilliant “Aha!” moment about your own behavior, only to find yourself repeating the same pattern just a few days later? In this week’s Report from the Creative Closet, I’m looking at the Insight Trap. We talk about why understanding your patterns isn’t enough to actually change them—and why your brain […]
This episode discusses sensitive subjects, including psychiatric abuse, false memories, psychiatric over-medication, and mental health struggles involving self-harm. What happens when a culture’s collective fear is weaponized against the very people seeking help? In this week’s conversation, I’m talking with my friend and author Jamie Lyn Weaver. Jamie’s new memoir, Locked in the Psych Ward, […]
Have you ever looked at your life and realized that while everything is “okay” on paper, you feel like you’re just playing a role? In this week’s Report from the Creative Closet, I’m diving into the Performance Trap. We talk about why the modern world is obsessed with optimization and metrics—and how that obsession is […]
What happens when you realize the very things meant to connect us are actually stealing your creative spark? This week, we conclude our special 30th-anniversary archive release with actor Paul McGann. Originally recorded in 2020, this conversation remains a vital guide for anyone trying to navigate a creative life without losing their humanity to the […]
Have you ever told yourself you don’t have a creative bone in your body? This week, we’re looking at why that belief is a trap—and why it’s almost certainly a lie you were taught to believe. In this Report from the Creative Closet, I explore why we’ve narrowed the definition of creativity so far that […]
Have you ever told yourself you don’t have a creative bone in your body? This week, we’re looking at why that belief is a trap—and why it’s almost certainly a lie you were taught to believe. In this Report from the Creative Closet, I explore why we’ve narrowed the definition of creativity so far that […]
What happens when the “masterpiece” you expected turns out to be just the beginning of a very different journey? In this first part of a special release from the archives, I’m sharing the beginning of my landmark conversation with the legendary Paul McGann. Recorded in May 2020 and originally released in August 2020, this was […]
What happens when the “masterpiece” you expected turns out to be just the beginning of a very different journey? In this first part of a special release from the archives, I’m sharing the beginning of my landmark conversation with the legendary Paul McGann. Recorded in May 2020 and originally released in August 2020, this was […]
What if the very thing you think is “childish” is actually the life skill you need most right now? In this “Report from the Creative Closet,” I’m looking at the fear of uncertainty that keeps so many adults stuck. We discuss why we’ve become so uncomfortable with open-endedness and why we feel like we need […]