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Film & TV, The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography, Producers, Composers, Costume Design, Talk Art & Creativity
Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography Producing Conversations: Creative Process Original Series
Film & TV episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to actors, directors, writers, cinematographers & variety of behind the scenes creatives about their work and how they forged their creative careers. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds o ...
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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in yo ...
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3650: 5 Habits I'm Glad I Stuck With by Josie Michelle Davis on Productivity and Mindset
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10:37Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3650: Josie Michelle Davis shares five simple habits that have significantly improved her productivity, mindset, and well-being over time. Her reflections offer practical encouragement for anyo…
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3649: 4 Steps to Handling Criticism Like a Pro by Danny Coleman on Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
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3648: Plan Microadventures to Make Your Weekend Feel Like a Vacation by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim
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10:13Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3648: Jay Harrington highlights how reclaiming your weekends with intentional planning and “microadventures” can replicate the restorative benefits of a vacation without ever leaving town. By s…
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3647: 3 Words to Delete from Your Vocabulary: Why Words Matter by Michael Keeler with Mark Fisher Fitness
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12:06Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3647: Mark Fisher explores how the words we use can shape and reshape our mindset, suggesting three common words to eliminate for a more empowered, open, and constructive inner dialogue. By swa…
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3646: Where is Your Mind Right Now? By David Cain of Raptitude on Strategies to Reclaim Awareness
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9:58Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3646: David Cain invites readers to confront the unsettling realization that much of life is spent mentally elsewhere. By illuminating how often our thoughts drift from the present moment, he o…
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3645: Are you working on Self-Improvement or Self-Indulgence? by Adam M. Lowenstein on Cultivating A Balanced Life
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12:18Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3645: Adam M. Lowenstein explores the fine line between meaningful self-improvement and self-indulgence, challenging us to examine whether our personal growth truly serves others or just oursel…
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3644: Getting Over Your Fear of Missing Out by Nir Eyal and Stuart Luman of Nir And Far on Intentional Living
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3643: 3 Tips for How to “Let Go” of the Little Things by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Reducing Stress
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3642: Anxiety Into Awakening by Shana Olmstead on Mindfulness and Meditation for Self-Love
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3641: The Balance Between Splurger and Miser by April Dykman with Get Rich Slowly on Financial Peace
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3640: "Write Every Day" is Bad Advice: Hacking the Psychology of Big Projects by Cal Newport
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10:24Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3640: Cal Newport challenges the popular “write every day” mantra by revealing how it can backfire for ambitious, cognitively demanding projects. Instead, he advocates for a more strategic appr…
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3639: Rules of Ascendancy: Learn to the Task, Not the Test by Isaac Morehouse on Authentic Achievement
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11:57Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3639: Isaac Morehouse urges readers to reject the trap of learning for validation and instead align their learning directly with real-world goals. He explains how shifting focus from tests and …
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3638: The Manifestation of Inner Strength by Ryan Holiday on Emotional Peace and Resilience
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3637: How To Really Start Showing Up For Your Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Growth and Authenticity
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3636: Think Long Term to Make Good Decisions by Tynan on Mindfulness and Patience
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3635: 6 Powerful Benefits of Decluttering Your Home and Life by Jennifer Burger of Simply Fiercely
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3634: My (New) Favourite Tool For Supporting Your Desires by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie
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3633: How Short Rests Can Make You Healthier, Happier, and More Productive by Benjamin Fishel
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3632: [Part 2] Overwhelmed? Eliminate Work by Reorganizing It by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology
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3631: [Part 1] Overwhelmed? Eliminate Work by Reorganizing It by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology
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3630: The Power of Timers by Rose Lounsbury on Boosting Productivity and Reducing Stress
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3629: The 80/20 Principle and How It Can Change Your Life by Mark Manson on Personal and Professional Growth
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3628: Proof by Steve Pavlina on Personal Growth and Intentional Living
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An Actor Prepares - SHARON LAWRENCE on Crafting Complex Characters - Highlights
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20:42“I would encourage you, as I do if you're an actor, to know your own equipment, know your own psychology, and use the great teachers that are synthesized in my favorite teacher's book, Moss, who I studied with later. There is a book called Intent to Live that distills down Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, and Stanislavski. The great teachers a…
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3627: How to Transform Your Life Without A Fairy Godmother by Angela with Break The Twitch
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