The Creative Commune

Ep. 14 Grief and Creativity: Grief Expressed, Not Suppressed

This episode looks at how creativity gives grief somewhere to go. We talk about making art in the middle of the ache, letting emotion move instead of bottling it up, and finding small moments of meaning as you heal.

Ep. 13 The Beginner's Battle: From Stuck to Started.

A gentle, practical chat on returning to your craft when you feel rusty. We unpack break vs. block, set simple victory conditions, and share nervous-system-friendly re-entry tools: a 7-day micro-plan, the Future Work idea bank, the 10-Try Rule, and why community makes courage easier. Perfect if you’re itching to make again but scared to start—come for the reframes, leave with next steps.

Ep 12. Getting Back (To Your Art) After a Break

Why the “awkward space” between rest and return is part of the process—and how to re-enter gently. We unpack break vs. block, nervous-system-friendly micro-moves, the Future Work idea bank, and why community makes the comeback lighter. Perfect for anyone feeling rusty, tender, or unsure where to start.

Ep. 11 Process over Product: Why Play Makes Better Art

A joy-filled chat with Amy, Dani and Demi on why play is the secret engine of creativity. Expect John Cleese and Julia Cameron quotes, toddler-tested tactics, and real-life tips to loosen up, trust the process, and make better art—together.

Ep. 10 Mark Oppenheimer: Be a creative that gets stuff done

Mark shares how developing self-awareness has helped him understand what he needs to complete creative projects — from knowing his rhythms and working style, to building the mindsets that help him move through resistance, stay motivated, and follow through on creative ideas.