Triumph
in the face of absurdity

Welcome to Pain In The Arts the podcast where the pursuit of meaningful art meets the unpredictable demands of real life.

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Creativity’s classic trap: thinking about work instead of doing it. Inspired by Brad Stulberg and Rick Rubin, Lyndon and Brea explore the tension between reflection and action, the joy of discovery over process and highlight how a simple mindset shift to gratitude can fuel creativity.

00:00 Morning Chaos

03:50 Mystery Bag Topic: Thinking About the Work

11:19 Creative Time Management

20:52 Balancing Internal and External in Creativity

21:38 Songwriting Techniques: Internal vs External

22:43 Show, Don’t Tell: Writing Techniques

25:28 Overcoming Creative Blocks: Expectations and Overwhelm

29:05 Process Over Discovery: A Creative Dilemma

31:29 Remedies for Creative Blocks

38:15 Mindset Shift: From Obligation to Opportunity

42:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Pain In The Arts Podcast is recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording Room

Original theme music by Lyndon Wesley

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Because making art is messy, hilarious and totally worth it.

Welcome to our corner of the creative universe, where life, art, and everything in between collide. Pain In The Arts is more than just a podcast—it’s a glimpse into our world, where we navigate the messy, beautiful journey of making art and living life.

So, whether you’re here for the conversations, curious about the creative process, or just need a break from your own hustle, you’re in the right place. And if you want to dive deeper into our journey, be sure to check out our Patreon, where the adventure continues with exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access.