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Creative Pep Talk

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative JourneyTransform 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.

Podcast · By Andy J. Pizza · English · Official site

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Sep 9, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    572 - Listen to Unlock Flow Now, Prep for Big Projects and Courage to Put Yourself Out There (opens the original)

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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 SHO

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein (opens the original)

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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! SHOW NOTES: David Epstein https://davidepstein.com Inside the Box https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box/ Produ

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    570 - The 3 Part Process I Use to Actually Get Creative Stuff Done (opens the original)

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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! SHOW NOTES: Interest Based Nervous Systemhttps://neurodivergentinsights.com/working-with-your-interest-based-nervous-system/?srsltid=AfmBOor-o8P_HzyEC6-fOzHpvwaOdz4Q55LbMoQWi7XcnAzmv9NW0jjl Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conn

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    569 - Making Things Happen, Create on Command, Changing Direction with Asher Perlman (opens the original)

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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! SHOW NOTES: Asher Perlmanhttps://ashermaxperlman.com Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http:/

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    568 - Make Finishing Strong Fun, Where to Find Ideas & Create an Influence Shelf w Sophie Blackall (opens the original)

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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! SHOW NOTES: Sophie Blackallhttps://www.sophieblackall.com Story Rughttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/ti

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