486 - How to Transform Your Frustrations into Fertilizer in 2025

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If you’re struggling to find an exciting vision for your creative future this new year, this episode is for you. This is episode one of “The Grounding Series”. While others may be shooting for the sky this January, we start with the opposite: getting grounded. Let’s tap into what really matters and why we choose to create in the first place. If chasing sales, career or validation has got in the way, this episode will help you root yourself back in the joy of creating again.

This is episode 1 of The Ground Series.

SHOW NOTES:
Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller sophiemiller.co
Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones pendingbeautiful.co
Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? whywithaquestionmark.com

The Indie Rock Coloring Book
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Modest Mouse
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“The Hidden Life of Trees” Illustrated Edition
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Megalopolis
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Julian Glander’s “Boys Go to Jupiter”
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WHY? - The Well that I Fell Into
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