Episode 14: Artists: Safety, Cycles, and Self Trust

This one is for the artists.  In this episode, Sam and Bri talk shop, fully and without censor, all the ebs and flows of choosing a creative life path, the highs and lows, and everything in between.  Choosing to create your own career comes with incredible freedoms, and often a total lack of structure.  The artist must not only create the art, but must become an expert at self trust, nervous system regulation, and personalized daily structure.  Finding your creative people is the greatest tool of all.  We get to choose our own god, we decide who gets the front row seats to our lives, Sam loves Dick Van Dyke, and Bri is moving into a very untethered, exciting chapter. Please share this with the artists in your life, this may help them feel a little less insane.     00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:37 The Importance of Art in Healing 03:47 Imposter Syndrome and Artistic Expression 04:40 The Role of Artists in Society 07:50 Art as a Means of Record Keeping 09:11 Tenderness and Vulnerability in Art 10:24 AI and the Future of Creativity 13:56 Authenticity vs. AI in Art 16:06 Reading and Rituals for Creativity 19:52 Establishing Safety in Creativity 22:18 Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset 33:02 Navigating the Cycles of Creativity 39:13 Trusting Yourself in Uncertainty 44:03 The Importance of Community in the Creative Journey 45:40 The Arena of Creativity 46:43 The Importance of Community 49:04 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries 51:47 Self-Trust and Personal Growth 53:06 The Theater of Life: Who's in Your Front Row? 55:41 Inspiration from Dick Van Dyke 58:56 Preparing for Change and New Beginnings