Creative Pep Talk

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Find "Your Way" with Toy Story 5 Co-Director/Writer Kenna Jean Harris Oct 14, 2026

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Get back in touch with your creative voice.
Quit trying to create “the right way”.
Infuse your practice with the fun and flow of playing pretend!

This episode with Toy Story 5 Co-Director/Writer Kenna Jean Harris is FOR YOU! Kenna brings so much lightheartedness and humanity to the latest Pixar film and to this chat!

If you’re looking for something to switch on your creative brain, this is it!

Episode 577 of Creative Pep Talk

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Kenna Jean Harris
https://www.instagram.com/kennnajean/?hl=en

Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

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576 - The Anti-System: For When Normal Habits, Productivity, and Wellness Practices Aren’t Working Oct 07, 2026

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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!

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575 - An Alternative to Habits for Creative Brains with ADHD Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff Sep 30, 2026

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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!

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Anne-Laure LeCunff
https://anne-laure.net

Tiny Experiments Book
https://nesslabs.com/retailers

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574 - 3 Things to Do When You Can’t Change Your Circumstance Sep 23, 2026

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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!

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573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina Roth Eisenberg Sep 16, 2026

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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

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Tina Roth Eisenberg
https://www.instagram.com/swissmiss/?hl=en

Creative Mornings - Release Day
https://creativemornings.com/releaseday

SwissMiss
https://www.swiss-miss.com

Michael Singer - Untethered Soul
https://untetheredsoul.com/untethered-soul

Michael Singer - Learning to Stay Open
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-_QyiGJ3g

572 - Listen to Unlock Flow Now, Prep for Big Projects and Courage to Put Yourself Out There Sep 09, 2026

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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

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571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein Sep 02, 2026

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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!

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David Epstein https://davidepstein.com

Inside the Box https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box/

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570 - The 3 Part Process I Use to Actually Get Creative Stuff Done Aug 26, 2026

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Listen if:

1 - You can’t figure out why you can’t get stuff done.

2 - You sometimes finish things and other times not so much and don’t know why.

3 - You need a fresh method for motivating yourself and following through!

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Interest Based Nervous System
https://neurodivergentinsights.com/working-with-your-interest-based-nervous-system/?srsltid=AfmBOor-o8P_HzyEC6-fOzHpvwaOdz4Q55LbMoQWi7XcnAzmv9NW0jjl

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569 - Making Things Happen, Create on Command, Changing Direction with Asher Perlman Aug 19, 2026

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Has going with the flow taken you somewhere you no longer want to be?

Are you sick of waiting for good ideas to show up?

If you need inspiration to regain control of your creativity, this conversation with Emmy-nominated, WGA Award-winning, Peabody Award-winning comedian, writer, cartoonist, and best-selling author Asher Perlman is for you!

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Asher Perlman
https://ashermaxperlman.com

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568 - Make Finishing Strong Fun, Where to Find Ideas & Create an Influence Shelf w Sophie Blackall Aug 12, 2026

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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!

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Sophie Blackall
https://www.sophieblackall.com