Creativity, Energy, & Polymathy (With Taylin Simmonds)

This episode of the Transcendence Podcast explores creativity, energy, and identity through a deep conversation on neurodivergence, polymathy, and nervous system regulation.

We unpack why true creativity emerges in cycles rather than rigid routines, how breathwork and rest unlock high-leverage output, and why many creators struggle when they try to force consistency instead of cultivating energy.

We also reflect on the long-term arc of becoming a polymath, integrating diverse interests into a unified life mission, and how experiences like ayahuasca, mental health work, and spiritual practice reshape ambition from status-seeking into service, artistry, and embodied purpose.

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Taylin's socials:

https://substack.com/@taylinsimmonds

https://x.com/TaylinSimmonds

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylin-john-simmonds/

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My socials:

https://x.com/jackmoses0

https://substack.com/@jackmoses0

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmoses0/

https://www.instagram.com/jackmoses0/

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https://thejackmoses.com/

https://transcendenceuniverse.org/

https://thailandexpedition.com/

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:16 Creative Workflows

03:44 The Nature of Creativity

08:33 Being Pulled by Curiosity

10:02 Becoming a Polymath

28:25 ADHD, Anxiety, & Depression

36:14 Breathwork

41:32 Integrating Ayahuasca

53:31 Artist vs. Builder

57:16 Astrology & Numerology

1:00:42 ADHD & Motivation

1:08:23 Creator Economy Convention