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Directing Your Creative Energy Flow | EP.037

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April 14, 2025

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/5h69BwpS5DsqA3rUwQyNax?si=UA-agEIpRAOLvLo1OTjdCA[/embed] Mastering Your Creative Flow: The Art of Directing Energy Ever feel like you’re riding a wave of inspiration one minute, then stuck in a creative rut the next? That’s...

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Your Body Of Work: Moving Into Vertical Time | EP.036

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April 5, 2025

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The Body of Work: How Vertical Time Deepens Our Creative Life [embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/4o71o68dHsqbOUGCrJt78N?si=6qLGr4DjQ8OhvZ1Kha3cqA[/embed] We often think of a “body of work” as a collection of finished creative products—paintings, plays, books, films....

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Expanding Self-Expression Through Embracing the Ordinary and Non-Ordinary | EP.035

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October 24, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QPetFeZvxHvRIwsL8U5YL?si=RLyTMv2BRECSbTuGYMtYfw[/embed] Today, we'll explore how moving from the ordinary to the non-ordinary can unlock new creative possibilities. From Patterns to Chaos to Growth We all live in patterns. As creatives,...

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Breaking Free from Patterns: Unlocking New Possibilities in Creative Expression | EP.034

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October 17, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JFdJCQvnNbWk24qf8Jho0?si=7wAX0NrcRuyTV8LIV3WBYA[/embed] Welcome to The Creative Present! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many creatives—breaking free from patterns. Whether you're an artist, actor, writer,...

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The Image Behind the Image: Unlocking the Power of Subordinate Images | EP. 033

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October 13, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N0PmaME813A6Cbh98Nnuz?si=KG5tOqiKTReXv48bYUjD7g[/embed] Welcome back to The Creative Present! I’m Joshua Townshend, your host, and today we’re diving into something essential for all creatives: the subordinate image. Whether you’re an actor, writer,...

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Breathing and making Changes | EP.032

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October 12, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PsN7Stbbqg3eyyiA5GqAF?si=dnhsFoywSPuXPpy3Yqfoig[/embed] The Power of One-Minute Breathing: A Practice for Creatives Every morning, I begin with a simple yet profound practice that grounds me for the day: one-minute breathing. This technique is precisely...

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A Journey from Self-Conscious to Self-Aware | EP.031

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October 10, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/06FsOTgUx8T6n0q4kRkqSS?si=AD2zm8f7Q_azWbpPCbdsGw[/embed] Welcome to The Creative Present: A Journey from Self-Conscious to Self-Aware Welcome to The Creative Present, where we delve into expanding your creative self-expression while getting your projects done. ...

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Three Circles of Attention: Navigating the Scene | EP.030

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October 7, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tZycgBbpLnniNC2fCnXzz?si=IFQ4T6y0TEmfmj-uUUuYeQ[/embed] I developed the Three Circles of Attention framework in my work with actors, writers, and other creatives. This framework is a tool for navigating the myriad possibilities in any...

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Alternative Realities in Every Scene: Expanding Creative Horizons | EP.029

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October 4, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mdKDor6uBScIUdkVeWoDq?si=IibnTZCHTgOdE_hQeX5uRA[/embed] Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that can transform the way you approach every scene you write or perform: alternative realities. The Nature of Alternative Realities Every scene you write or perform...

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The Thrill of Discovery in the Creative Process | EP.028

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October 2, 2024

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[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mzsiXtlQ9Imb7gkl9OGEv?si=-9kcKkdzTXmhMiBdeszItg[/embed] Introduction: Seeking Surprises As creatives, our constant quest is to discover the new and the unexpected. Whether we’re writers, actors, filmmakers, or any kind of storyteller, our work thrives on surprises—both for ourselves...