Pain In The Arts

What if creativity isn’t about the end result but the act of creating itself? In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn dive into the beauty of the creative process—how it shapes us, challenges us, and reminds us why we started in the first place. Sharing stories from their own lives, in particular parenting a high-needs child — they explore how to honour creativity for its own sake, not just for the finished product.Here's a link to Amie McNee https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite/Brea referenced

Breallyn and Lyndon tackle the pressures and pitfalls of social media marketing in the arts. From their own bouts of algorithm burnout to discovering the appeal of “slow marketing,” they explore whether artists might thrive better off the social media treadmill. Inspired by ideas from The Calm Creative, they dig into the benefits of a more sustainable, connection-focused approach to reaching audiences—one that doesn’t leave you feeling like a content machine.00:19 A Colorful Morning: The School

In this episode, Lyndon kicks things off with a dubious tale of getting lost in Tasmania before he and Breallyn tackle the age-old struggle between perfectionism and creativity. Can perfection push your art to new heights, or does it just hold you back?.00:44 Unexpected Distillery Visit02:40 Tasting Session and Mishaps05:46 Introduction to Pain in the Arts06:08 Marriage and Milestones07:29 Perfectionism vs. Creativity10:53 Defining Perfectionism18:24 Perfectionism and Mental Health19:30 Expectations

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 Chaos03:50 Mystery Bag Topic: Thinking About the Work11:19 Creative Time Management20:52 Balancing Internal and External in Creativity21:38 Songwriting Techniques: Internal vs External22:43 Show, Don't

In this episode, Lyndon and Brea dive into how family responsibilities, technical hiccups, and migraines can throw a wrench into their creative flow. They also toss around ideas for cutting down distractions and tackling those urgent to-dos, all while keeping their artistic momentum going strong-ish.00:00 Introduction and Initial Mishap01:11 Setting the Scene: The Studio01:55 The Lost Recording and Missed Stories03:30 Podcast Introduction and Theme07:39 Marriage and Creative Life11:44 Necessary

In this first episode of Pain in the Arts, Lyndon preps for an adventure to Tasmania, while Brea dives into the endless struggle between busyness and actual productivity. Together, they share their takes on wrangling time, finding routines that stick, and carving out space for real creative work—even when life won’t stop interrupting.00:00 Chilly Adventures Await: Preparing for Tasmania03:57 Unexpected Mishaps and Family Memories04:37 Podcast Introduction and Hosts04:53 The Art of Journaling and