Episode 5 - Getting unstuck. What to do when your creativity has left the building?

Episode 8 - "I'm no good at plotting."

Of all the insecurities writers confront, this is one of the most vexing. But is it true? Or are these writers looking at plotting the wrong way? In this episode, Pat, Drew, and Joni offer insights into how plotting can (and should) be a process of discovery; how your characters can help you figure out what happens next; and how there comes a time when it is critical you impose structure on your story...but maybe that time is later than you think.

Episode 7 - Why now? In times of angst, what is the role of creativity?

What happens when fear hijacks our creative flow? In this episode, Joni, Drew, and Pat unpack how our nervous system shapes creativity—from openness to shutdown—and how perfectionism can be a body’s way of staying safe. With insights from Polyvagal Theory and simple tools like breath, movement, and community, they explore how awareness can turn fear from a block into fuel for making art.

Can creativity help you know yourself better? - Ed Romanoff Interview

In this episode, Pat goes one-on-one with Ed Romanoff, an award-winning singer-songwriter, corporate storyteller, and the founder of PineRock, a global brand communications company based in New York City. Listen in as they discuss creative timetables, the risks creators face, and how sometimes our stories tell us things we didn’t even know about ourselves. https://www.edromanoff.com/

Episode 6 - Do People Age out of Creativity?

Rumor has it, the older we get, the less creative we become? In this episode, Pat, Drew, and Joni challenge this cultural narrative with plenty of stories and experiences that prove otherwise. They also offer insights into how best to tap into your creativity, whether you’re going on nine or ninety.

Episode 5 - Getting unstuck. What to do when your creativity has left the building?

Who hasn't?  Drew, Pat, and Joni unpack what it means to be stuck, why it happens, and offer navigation tips for those moments when the creative police come knocking.  Discover why moving plants found its way into the conversation, and find other hacks to help us all keep going.