570 - The 3 Part Process I Use to Actually Get Creative Stuff Done

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   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…

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   E572 · 9 Sep 2026 · 47 min

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

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   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

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   E569 · 19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

   569 - Making Things Happen, Create on Command, Changing Direction with Asher Perlman

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   E568 · 12 Aug 2026 · 49 min

   568 - Make Finishing Strong Fun, Where to Find Ideas & Create an Influence Shelf w Sophie Blackall

   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 Blackallhttps://www.sophieblackall.com Story Rughttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-blackall/story-rug/9780316535380/?lens=little-brown-books-for-young-readers Producer /…

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   E567 · 5 Aug 2026 · 41 min

   567 - Find What to Focus On Next with These Frameworks

   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: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8ns6v1NCrdqHbZmk36…

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   E576 · 7 Oct 2026 · 26 minNew

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

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   E575 · 30 Sep 2026 · 41 min

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

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   E574 · 23 Sep 2026 · 25 min

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

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    29 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    566 - Creative Strategy: Less Social Media, Income Streams & 3 Essentials

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