Creative Pep Talk

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499 - Which of These 3 Pitfalls is Stopping You and How to Overcome Apr 02, 2025

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Discuss this episode, share creative wins and obstacles at our next monthly meetup! Join this month’s Creative Pep Rally by supporting the show on Substack or Patreon:

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On this Ask Dr. Pizza episode we hear from 3 artists in totally different creative pitfalls and explore what action you can take to get past each of them!

This episode is for you if:

1 - You don’t have enough time and space to create the art you want

2 - You’re afraid of what will happen if you share your work

3 - You know what to do next but it requires leaving your creative comfort zone

SHOW NOTES

Andy J. Pizza Skillshare Style Class (Affiliate Link)

https://skl.sh/4gMGVfW

Michael Hyatt

https://fullfocus.co/rebrand/

Ryan Holiday

https://ryanholiday.net

Indie Rock coloring book

https://www.hpb.com/indie-rock-coloring-book/P-4791738-USED.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=HPB_PMAX_ECOM&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoO5LlWHVc8SkPz24bfhlHlv9iXRN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwna6_BhCbARIsALId2Z2xYfo7EqnFqpyWtE24TwFyCV_7WmVgJSdiZXOaJmsyDY77xtostb8aAqPpEALw_wcB

Eric Nuzum Make Noise

http://ericnuzum.com

Bon Iver Interview on Popbase

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBvC_-XaTTc

Dijon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dijon_Duenas

Mk.Gee

https://www.mkgee.com

John Klassen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Klassen

Ian McGilchrist - Master and His Emissary

Timothy Goodman

https://www.tgoodman.com

Ghibli / Hayao Miyazaki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki

Roman Muradov on Style

https://substack.com/@bluebed/note/c-104114669

498 - The Hidden Skill You Need to Develop with Cheyenne Barton Mar 26, 2025

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Do you feel like you’ve lost your way a bit creatively? Maybe you feel lost or in a creative rut. Today on the show we chat with Artist / Actor / YouTuber Cheyenne Barton about a recent creative crisis and we find some aha moments along the way! Loved this episode!

SHOW NOTES:

Cheyenne Barton

https://cheyennebarton.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/cheyennebarton

Nat Andrewson

https://www.natalieandrewson.com

Ghostshrimp

https://www.ghostshrimpglobal.com

The Artist’s Way

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist%27s_Way

Missing Link

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6348138/

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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497 - Find Your Creative Zone Today: Which of These 7 Types of Ideas Come to You Naturally? **REPLAY** Mar 19, 2025

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Some people say that creativity is all about perfect timing, but in my experience, the best work comes from those spaces where you lose track of time completely.

If TIME has become a brutal master and “staying relevant”, “hitting the cultural zeitgeist”, “keeping up with the times”, “missing your chance” or even “posting at the perfect time” has taken all of the joy out of your practice, this episode is for you!

In this episode you will:1 - Identify when you are your most creative self.2 - Uncover what your natural ideas look like when they show up3 - Get homework on how to lose yourself in creative work again today!

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SHOW NOTES

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Whole Brain Living by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Living-Anatomy-Characters/dp/1401961983

Chris Martin of Coldplay on Pete Holmes

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-martin/id475878118?i=1000534667456&l=ca

Brain Pickings

https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/07/04/the-artists-way-julia-cameron/

Mason Currey Daily Rituals

https://www.masoncurrey.com/daily-rituals

496 - How to Know What to Start, Continue, Double Down On or Quit Mar 12, 2025

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If you feel like you have to do everything but none of it actually works, listen to this. We are in the midst of outrageous chaos and change. The last thing you need to be doing is focusing on what doesn’t matter in your creative practice. In this episode, you will get a tool for organizing your efforts in such a way that you can find clarity in what to focus on and what to let loose.

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SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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495 - 3 Steps To Get Un-Lost As A Creative Mar 05, 2025

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Are you in survival mode?

Do you feel like something is failing, broken, wrong?

In this episode I talk through 3 things that help me when I'm feeling lost on the Creative Journey.

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SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

Mentioned/Referenced:

Andy Mineo LOST EP Song 'Clarity'

Oak Island tv show

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494 - The Paradoxical Key for Creative Habits, Career Path Models & More Feb 26, 2025

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Special edition of Ask Dr. Pizza! Mega creative, long time listener Jen Kwok asks Andy questions around navigating transitions, parenting as a creative, getting stuff done and the key to keep longer projects interesting.

SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

Jen Kwok https://www.jenkwok.com

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493 - Grief, Creativity, and Re-finding Your Magic with Rebecca Green Feb 19, 2025

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Has an unexpected life event ever derailed your creative journey?

When I reached out to illustrator Rebecca Green to join me on the podcast for the second time, she graciously volunteered to speak about a tragedy she had experienced in recent years, that brought her life to a complete stand still. Join us for a deeply vulnerable and inspiring conversation about this artist’s journey from grief to renewed creativity.

Content Warning: this episode contains a conversation around the death of an infant.

SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

Rebecca Green https://www.myblankpaper.com

Rebecca’s blog: https://www.myblankpaper.com/blog

Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_%26_Lowell

Katherine May - Wintering

https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering

Art Brand Alliance

https://artbrandalliance.com

492 - 7 Steps I'd Take If I Was Starting My Creative Practice From Scratch in 2025 Feb 12, 2025

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Things change fast these days. If I started my creative practice in 2025 I would do things very differently than when I started out over 15 years ago. Tune into this episode to hear the 7 sequential steps I would take if I was starting out today.

SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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491 - Determining Your Current Creative Stage and Shifting Focus with Illustrator Chris Piascik Feb 05, 2025

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What should you focus your creative energy towards right now? It helps to tune into the creative stage you’re currently in. Today on the show we chat with Illustrator Chris Piascik about how he went from a daily drawing practice to shifting gears and focusing on building his YouTube to nearly 100k subscribers.

If you’re feeling out of sync with your creative season or need inspo for reigniting your personal work, this episode is for you!

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SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

Chris Piascik

https://www.chrispiascik.com

https://www.youtube.com/@chris-piascik

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490 - An Unlock of Motivation in the Face of Chaos on Repeat Jan 29, 2025

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If you’re struggling to find motivation in the face of bad habits and bad news, this episode is for you. Repeat episodes of burn out, procrastination or lack of progress can wear you down, so if you’re looking for a fresh perspective, check this episode out!

THIS EPISODE IS INSPIRED BY MY LOVE OF THE SHOW SEVERANCE, BUT CONTAINS NO SPOILERS!

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SHOW NOTES:

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

Severance

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severance_(TV_series)

Tim Ferriss 770 with Elizabeth Gilbert

https://tim.blog/2024/09/26/elizabeth-gilbert-2/