
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. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!!Learn more: creativepeptalk.comCheck out the host: andyjpizza.com
Latest episodes

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Jun 26, 2024 • 1h
459 - Make Art Not Noise with the Supercommunication Tools of Charles Duhigg
Author Charles Duhigg discusses communication and creativity in art. They explore the power of creative desperation, authentic communication, and audience engagement. Learn about the looping technique for better understanding in conversations and mastering communication skills in creative work.

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Jun 19, 2024 • 50min
458 - How to Get Yourself to Finish Bigger Projects Well
This podcast explores strategies to combat creative blocks and stay focused on completing projects. It delves into the balance between creativity and execution, overcoming self-doubt, and enhancing creativity through preparation and promotion.

Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
457 - The Big Breakthrough Power of Finding Your Small Focus with Rosalie Haizlett
Rosalie Haizlett, expert in focus and results, shares insights on overcoming overwhelm and burnout in the digital age. Topics include small focus for success, artistic journeys, safety precautions for solo hiking, finding niche in nature illustration, embracing authenticity in creativity, and the power of small, focused steps in creative work.

Jun 5, 2024 • 45min
456 - How to Quit Hustling AND Be More Productive with Cal Newport
Productivity expert and author, Cal Newport, discusses the pitfalls of hustle culture and social media on creativity. He introduces the concept of Slow Productivity for a more fulfilling work-life balance. Tips include setting boundaries, transparent communication with clients, and focusing on fewer tasks for increased productivity.

May 29, 2024 • 57min
455 - How to Work with Your Brain Instead of Against it with Jessica McCabe
Jessica McCabe, an ADHD expert, discusses the importance of working with your natural tendencies. She shares tips on leaning into strengths, following curiosity, and embracing who you are. The podcast explores creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD challenges, failure, and strategies for optimal productivity.

May 22, 2024 • 53min
454 - Show & Tell (Right Side Out 6 of 6)
This episode is for you if you get in your head and struggle to share your story and your work with the world, if you worry that it’s just not relevant or interesting or maybe that it’s too weird… and just a heads up - we’ve been doing a series called Right Side Out - this is episode 6 and the last episode of the series - it really won’t make sense without working through the episodes - go back to episode 449 of this show to start back at episode one.Episode 1 of Right Side Out SHOW NOTES----------------Sophie Millersophiemiller.cohttps://www.sophiemiller.co/Yoni Wolf / WHY?https://whywithaquestionmark.com/AOKOHIOhttps://yoniwolf.substack.com/Angus Fletcherhttps://www.angusfletcher.co/Wonderworkshttps://swiftpress.com/book/wonderworks/Connor Jones / Pending Beautifulhttps://www.pendingbeautiful.co/CreativeMorningshttps://creativemornings.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2024 • 58min
453 - Let Her Be (Right Side Out 5 of 6)
Author and journalist Lulu Miller discusses navigating tasks with ADHD, artistic journey in pursuit of identity, reflecting on personal struggles, embracing self and ADHD diagnosis, and expressing gratitude for support in creation.

May 1, 2024 • 48min
452 - Collect Yourself (Right Side Out 4 of 6)
This podcast explores overcoming self-esteem challenges, creative breakthroughs, and personal identity. It delves into facing struggles, ADHD traits as strengths, and using internal family systems for self-acceptance. The episode also acknowledges creative collaborators and the importance of support systems in creative endeavors.

Apr 24, 2024 • 59min
451 - Write Your Inner Monologue (Right Side Out 3 of 6)
THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:
You struggle to find where the literal voices of others and the metaphorical creative voices of your hero’s end and where you begin
If limitations were put on you by others that you have a hard time shaking off
You need help finding a starting place to build off of in terms of building your creative identity
Stick til the end for an exercise to kickstart finding your creative voice
SHOW NOTESDr Ken Benauhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ken-benau-kensington-ca/279286NPR - Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to knowhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/08/11/1116769071/social-media-posts-warn-people-not-to-call-988-heres-what-you-need-to-knowYoni Wolf / WHY?https://whywithaquestionmark.com/AOKOHIOhttps://yoniwolf.substack.com/Sophie Millerhttps://www.sophiemiller.co/Connor Jones / Pending Beautifulhttps://www.pendingbeautiful.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024 • 51min
450 - The Timeless You (Right Side Out 2 of 6)
Explore how to tap into a timeless sense of self, break free from creative influences, and develop a unique creative sensibility. Gain insights from creatives like Yoni Wolf, Sophie Miller, and Connor Jones. Engage in a thought exercise to shape your creative identity.