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Podcast · 111 episodes

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by Andy J. Pizza · English

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!! Learn more: creativepeptalk.com Check out the host: andyjpizza.com

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551 - Consume and Create Art to Get Your Brain Back with Scientist Daisy FancourtThe episode argues that arts engagement is a “fifth pillar” of health that helps restore brain function and well-being in modern life, especially against the cognitive downsides of screen/AI-driven…15 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 9 chapters
550 - Get Back to Your Creative Path with These 3 Counterintuitive Things“Creative nutrition” for getting back on your creative path. The host argues that creative “health” is tied to what you consume, not just what you produce.8 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
549 - This is How Sensitive Creative People Make Big Changes with Eric ZimmerHow sensitive, neurodivergent, and creative people can make big life changes by working with the “emotional game” of motivation—values vs desires—rather than relying only on habits, willpower, or…1 Apr 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 34 chapters
548 - 5 Creative / Neurodivergent Friendly Productivity Hacks to Become a DoerNeurodivergent-friendly productivity for creative “dreamers,” focused on turning ideas into completed work via five “no filler” hacks plus a “Look Under the Hood” quiz.25 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 8 chapters
547 - Find the Creative Voice You're Holding Back with Claire KeaneIn this episode, host Andy J. Pizza interviews acclaimed author-illustrator Claire Keane about her journey in discovering her unique creative voice.18 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 22 chapters
546 - How to Transform What You're Drowning in Into High Octane Creative FuelHow to Transform What You're Drowning in Into High Octane Creative Fuel11 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 7 chapters
545 - Make Your Life & Creative Work More Rich with Meaning with Jarod K. AndersonMake Your Life & Creative Work More Rich with Meaning with Jarod K. Anderson4 Mar 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 27 chapters
544 - Quit Focusing on Being Discovered and Sales and Do This InsteadIn this episode, Andy J. Pizza discusses a common misconception among creatives regarding the pursuit of success in their work.25 Feb 2026 · 35 min · 7 chapters
543 - 3 Shifts to Make if You Feel Off CreativelyA weekly podcast aimed at transforming creative potential into reality through discipline and practice. The podcast features insights from Andy J.18 Feb 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
542 - When to Reboot Your Work + A Better Option than Beating Yourself Up with Zak RosenAndy J. Pizza, New York Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator11 Feb 2026 · 55 min · 17 chapters
541 - Are You Afraid of The Art? How to Get Past the Fear and Have Fun AgainAre You Afraid of The Art? How to Get Past the Fear and Have Fun Again4 Feb 2026 · 44 min · 16 chapters
540 - Why the Creative Path Has to Be Twisty and Turny with Nishant JainThis episode focuses on the importance of embracing imperfection and curiosity in the creative process.28 Jan 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 34 chapters
539 - This Super Easy Thing Will Make A Massive Impact On Your Creative Practice539 - This Super Easy Thing Will Make A Massive Impact On Your Creative Practice21 Jan 2026 · 38 min · 10 chapters
538 - Find Your Point of View, Story Insights, and Artist / Audience Dynamics with Mac Barnett & Jon KlassenCreative Pep Talk is a weekly podcast aimed at helping creatives transform their potential into reality through discipline and practice. Host Andy J.14 Jan 2026 · 1 h 53 min · 36 chapters
537 - Reignite Creative Drive with This Energizing New Year's Exercise537 - Reignite Creative Drive with This Energizing New Year's Exercise7 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 13 chapters
536 - Rest and Retreat as a Neurodivergent Creative with Katherine MayA weekly podcast aimed at helping creatives turn their potential into reality through discipline and practice.24 Dec 2025 · 1 h 14 min
535 - If You Only Listen to One Episode of this Podcast This Year Make it This One535 - If You Only Listen to One Episode of this Podcast This Year Make it This One17 Dec 2025 · 45 min
534 - New Fire for Sticking to the Path with Filmmaker Seth WorleyThis episode features a deep conversation between host Andy J. Pizza and filmmaker Seth Worley, discussing the challenges and rewards of creativity, filmmaking, and personal growth.10 Dec 2025 · 1 h 48 min
533 - Make People Feel Things, Hope in AI Crazed World AND Create to Your TasteMake People Feel Things, Hope in AI Crazed World AND Create to Your Taste3 Dec 2025 · 1 h 15 min
532 - THIS is Your Creative Secret Weapon that You’re Ignoring[Andy J. Pizza](http://andyjpizza.com)26 Nov 2025 · 35 min
531 - Risks that Land Big Jobs, Be Your Own Client & Find Your Sound with Composer Oli JulianRisks that Land Big Jobs, Be Your Own Client & Find Your Sound with Composer Oli Julian19 Nov 2025 · 59 min
530 - Something Simple to Do When Mental Health Derails You with Frannerd530 - Something Simple to Do When Mental Health Derails You with Frannerd12 Nov 2025 · 1 h 14 min
529 - Escape Your Creative Rut with This 5 Part Creative Hygiene Checklist529 - Escape Your Creative Rut with This 5 Part Creative Hygiene Checklist5 Nov 2025 · 42 min
528 - Overcome Urge to Bury Artwork, Escape Overthinking, Cultivate Your Spark & Re-Find Magic528 - Overcome Urge to Bury Artwork, Escape Overthinking, Cultivate Your Spark & Re-Find Magic29 Oct 2025 · 1 h 18 min