The Creative Condition Podcast
1) Brew Brain Dump 9: Slowing down for better mental health and creativity
Reflections about the opportunity for better creativity and joy in our lives if we learn how to slow down and communicate properly. Covered in this show: Technology's sweet spot Anxiety and mental il...Show More
2) Ep 286: Are You Gollum? The Ring of Power, Smartphones, and Our Creativity
We reach for the destructive object in our pockets without conscious awareness. We know the damage it does to our minds and our souls, but we're too far gone. It keeps us from our peace and our creati...Show More
3) Ep 285: Is Talent a Lie? Kevin Murphy's story suggests it might just be!
Kevin Murphy taught himself to be an artist. By breaking down the craft into systemic steps, he earned himself a career as an illustrator and artist working with The Rolling Stones, Barnes & Noble, Na...Show More
4) The Creativity Diary: Thinking Differently and Gravedigger's Theory
The Gravedigger's Theory is a term in journalism that refers to the story of Jimmy Breslin, a journalist who, when offered the chance to cover JFK's funeral along with the world's media, chose to inte...Show More
5) Ep 284: Overthinking, anxiety, the brain and creativity with Nikki Emerton
Overthinking can be second nature to creative thinkers. A classic downside to empathy and sensitivity. I've battled with anxiety in recent years, and my overthinking has been out of control. Constant ...Show More
6) The Creativity Diary Entry 26
In this entry of The Creativity Diary: Understanding the self over job titles and skills The need for space to avoid overwhelm and nervous system activation Stoicism as a tool for managing uncertain ...Show More
7) Ep 283: A Creativity and Mental Wellbeing Checklist?
Journaling was one of several tools I used to tackle a tough year of anxiety. While reflecting upon a previous entry, I noticed that the list of helpful habits to support my mental well-being was more...Show More
8) Ep 282: Min Lew, head of Base Design New York on 'lived data' in the creative process
'Lived data' is how Min Lew, head of Base Design in New York City, described intuition. I loved this. Min has quite the story, and she joins me to discuss her work overseeing the creative output and b...Show More
9) Ep 281: Fighting for optimism and creativity in times of change!
After a personal and generally challenging year, much has been learned, and the message is strong: we must fight for a baseline of optimism for creativity to thrive! This will be the final episode of ...Show More
10) The Creativity Diary Entry 25
In this entry of The Creativity Diary: Two massively overlooked pillars of creativity and their role in anxiety Unexected wisdom and electronic tags on the bus As ever supported by Illustration X ht...Show More