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Creative Pep Talk

by Andy J. Pizza · English · Tech & Science

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this…

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Latest
7 Oct 2026
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7 Oct 2026 · 26 minNew

576 - The Anti-System: For When Normal Habits, Productivity, and Wellness Practices Aren’t Working

Do normal productivity systems not work for you? Are you struggling to stay in a positive place creatively? Are you frustrated with the tips that work for everyone else but not for you? If so, this episode IS for you! Try the anti-system. This shift made a huge difference in my creativity, stress management and wellbeing. Hope it helps you too! SHOW NOTES: Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on…

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

  1. E575 · 30 Sep 2026 · 41 min

    575 - An Alternative to Habits for Creative Brains with ADHD Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff

    If you struggle to make changes in your life and hate trying to create new positive habits, this episode is for you! ADHD Neuroscientist Anne-Laure LeCunff has a totally different approach that is fun and friendly to creative neurodivergent brains! We also talk about why following your curiosity is so key to charting your path. This is life changing stuff! Tune in! SHOW NOTES:Anne-Laure LeCunffhttps://anne-laure.net Tiny Experiments Bookhttps://nesslabs.com/retailers Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones…

  2. E574 · 23 Sep 2026 · 25 min

    574 - 3 Things to Do When You Can’t Change Your Circumstance

    Are you stuck in a season of life that’s making you miserable? Have you tried everything you can think to change things with no luck? Do you feel like life has you in a holding pattern? If so, this episode is for you! SHOW NOTES: Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

  3. E573 · 16 Sep 2026 · 41 min

    573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina Roth Eisenberg

    Do you need more optimism in your life right now? I know I sure do in these current times we’re living in! This chat with Tina Roth Eisenberg AKA SwissMiss sure did the trick! Tina’s generosity, impulse to gather people and complain by creating filled me with so much pep and I think it will do the same for you! If you don’t know, Tina is the creator of the blog SwissMiss, the temporary tattoo company Tattly, and CreativeMornings. Her work has had a huge impact on me and I hope it inspires you just as much! Portrait of Tina Roth Eisenberg by Tory Williams SHOW NOTES: Tina Roth…

  4. E572 · 9 Sep 2026 · 47 min

    572 - Listen to Unlock Flow Now, Prep for Big Projects and Courage to Put Yourself Out There

    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.coAudio Editing / Sound Design:…

  5. E571 · 2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein

    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.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones…

About Creative Pep Talk

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!! Learn more: creativepeptalk.com Check out the host: andyjpizza.com

Creative Pep Talk is a English tech & science podcast from Andy J. Pizza. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Andy J. Pizza
Language
English
New episodes
Weekly
Typical length
46 min
Latest episode
7 Oct 2026
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