LightMinded Arts Podcast

LightMinded Arts #31 – Creativity, Regret, And Roots with Joseph Bolton

Author and retired space‑operations officer Joseph Bolton shares how loss, ancestry, and rediscovery turned his life into art. From grief to legacy, he reveals the moment creatives realize their story didn’t start with them — and how that truth can transform your work forever. 🎙 Hosted by Brent Lindstrom — LightMinded Arts: helping creators build a creative life that pays. Learn more about Joseph at: https://oldgrandmotherstree.com/ [https://oldgrandmotherstree.com/] https://www.lightmindedarts.com/ [https://www.lightmindedarts.com/]

LightMinded Arts #30 - When the Creative Dream Starts to Break, w/ Justin Younts

Actor and podcaster Justin Younts joins Brent for a grounded, vulnerable conversation about what really happens when the creative dream stops feeling magical and starts feeling heavy. Justin opens up about the years he spent trying to “earn” his suffering, the auditions no one watched, the teachers who left him more confused than confident, and the slow unraveling that happens when you start believing you’re invisible. They talk about burnout, identity, the pressure to prove yourself, and the strange relief that comes when you finally admit you can’t do it alone. Justin shares how podcasting, meditation, and finding real creative community helped him rebuild his confidence and stay in the game. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or worn down by the work you love, this episode will feel like a deep breath. It’s a reminder that you’re not alone, and that the creative life doesn’t have to break you to shape you. To learn more about Justin, check out his podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dmf-with-justin-younts/id1519589071 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dmf-with-justin-younts/id1519589071]

LightMinded Arts #29 - The Job That Couldn’t Save Him - Jeff Kikel

Jeff Kikel spent decades chasing stability, until a brutal performance review forced him to face the truth: a job would never make him free. In this conversation, we talk about the seven failed businesses, the near‑collapse that followed, and the strange $500 rule that changed everything. It’s a story about losing safety, finding purpose, and learning how to make money the way artists make art — by creating it. Learn more about Jeff and his Freedom Day method here: http://www.freedomdaymethod.com/ [http://www.freedomdaymethod.com/] And as always, if you want to support this chanel, just visit my website at: https://www.lightmindedarts.com/ [https://www.lightmindedarts.com/] and find one of my books that you might like. Reads and Reviews are my favorite forms of payment!

LightMinded Arts #28 - When the Dream Stops Working w/ R.A. Consell

Author and engineering instructor Ryan Consell sits down with me to talk about the messy, nonlinear path of a creative life. We get into the year that nearly broke him, why “follow your dreams” can quietly ruin artists, and how stability can actually bring creativity back from the dead. This is a conversation about identity, burnout, rebuilding, and the strange ways our lives shape the stories we tell. Check out Ryan, AKA R.A. Consell and his books at: https://stealingfromwizards.com/ [https://stealingfromwizards.com/] Also, if you like this and content like it, support me by buying my books and leaving a review. https://www.lightmindedarts.com/

LightMinded Arts #27 - Financial Fallbacks: Even The Pros Have Them: With James Rollins

Bestselling author James Rollins opens up about the part of the creative journey most artists never talk about—the fear, the financial uncertainty, and the quiet safety nets that keep us going. From his years as a veterinarian to the moment he finally stepped away from a stable career, Rollins shares the real story behind building a creative life that lasts. If you’ve ever wondered how to chase your dream without wrecking your stability, this conversation is a rare look at the emotional and financial fallbacks that even successful artists rely on. I asked Jim some big questions he never gets asked, questions that creatives and especially authors can really benefit from. Don't forget to check out the latest books by James Rollins at: https://jamesrollins.com/ [https://jamesrollins.com/] If you like the content I'm bringing you, and you want to see more, please also visit my website and support me by buying and reviewing my books: https://www.lightmindedarts.com/ [https://www.lightmindedarts.com/] Good luck on your own creative journey!