Break Up With Your Bullsh*t is a long form conversational podcast where I bring on brilliant creative minds who have achieved incredible things in the world, and talk with them about how they got past their own bullshit excuses and reached their success. As a master certified coach working with creatives 1:1 since 2012, I have become shall we say obsessed with the creative process and how to optimize our ability to produce great art. Subscribe and join me as I bring on a veritable parade of all the humans I have encountered who seem to have that special something that makes them able to continually push past their reasons why not, and focus on their bigger purpose.
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July 25, 20241 hr 32 min
Wes Yen AGAIN!
Find Wes here: https://www.wesyen.com
Here's a cool thread he wrote about his experience in the CTP
One year ago, on the eve of his first day in coach training, we recorded a podcast ep.
Now, we are back with the ONE YEAR LATER update!
Some topics we covered, according to otter ai:
Personal growth through coaching and writing
Career and coaching clients
Fear of change
Coaching as a spiritual process
Being a "clearing" for clients
Breaking generational patterns
Connecting with strangers
Embracing discomfort
June 11, 20241 hr 45 min
Social Meditation and Embodied Attunement w/ Will O’Connor
I brought on one of my favorite new friends... and yet another person who I saw online, recognized as MY PEOPLE, and then set about becoming friends with ◡̈ Will practices something called "Social Meditation" and we not only talk about it, but we actually do it live on the podcast... which was very vulnerable for both of us *sweating emoji*
[below you'll find an AI generated list of topics we covered with time stamps!]
Will's:
Website
Twitta
Insta
Embodied attunement and connection in online spaces (0:00)
Attunement and connection in real-time conversations (0:12) <-minutes, not seconds! lol
Social meditation and increasing relational capacity (0:28)
Emotional connection and empathy practice in a group setting (0:34)
Meditation practice with offers and invitations (0:51)
Physical sensations during meditation, laughter, and awareness of audience (1:00)
Intimacy and emotional connection through non-verbal communication (1:07)
Power dynamics and non-hierarchical connection in relationships (1:15)
Parenting strategies and emotional processing (1:25)
Parenting, manipulation, and communication (1:32)
Maintaining relationships through growth and connection (1:37)
Embracing decay in relationships for growth (1:42)
Grief, emotional expression, and societal expectations (1:47)
Contorted emotional responses to unhealthy environments and experiences (1:53)
Emotional experiences, depression, and therapy (1:59)
Grief, loss, and connection with others (2:06)
Breaking up with bullshit and finding support through connection and playfulness (2:13)
April 5, 20241 hr 24 min
Interviewing my husband, Justin Akin
I interviewed my husband (of 12 years) using questions sent in by my twitter pals! There were some silly questions that you won't see in the list below because I don't wanna ruin them. Otherwise, if you wanna skip around, go for it by checking the timestamps below. If you wanna find my husband online, you can't. He only exists IRL and on this podcast ◡̈ I think he was wonderfully insightful, and incidentally, I recommend interviewing your spouse! I learned things I didn't know, and that's saying a lot. Hope you enjoy!
5:38 what has given him strength, courage, and patience in marriage?
19:53 what’s your deal???
24:07 how did he become so good at improvising? / what helped him get good (before and during the theatre gig)?
28:57 what does he miss about the 90s web?
31:34 what are some difficult surprises that you have discovered since being a parent?
what are some pleasant surprises that you have discovered since being a parent?
34:46 What advice does he have for men who are single and want marriage? And who want to be the best sex their wife has ever had?
41:30 What are his favorite things about himself? And his WIFE?
59:37 In what ways has he seen you grow over the years? / I want to hear about your coaching and personal development collaboration together, how it's progressed thru ur relationship, how you've both grown together /apart /individually
1:10:00 what gifts did you bring for the podcast host?
1:11:00 How do you think about balancing career vs. purpose/fulfillment?
1:16:00 How to find a beautiful, intelligent, kind and caring wife?
1:18:00 how did he know he loved you / wanted to spend of his life with you? what did you change his perspective on?
March 27, 20241 hr 10 min
Fame, Ego, and Staying Humble with Gabe Broussard (VividVoid)
Gabe Broussard goes by VividVoid on twitter, and he's someone I have felt a resonance with for a while. This was our very first conversation, and you get to be a fly on the wall for it. We talked a bunch about what it's like to have an audience who puts you on a pedestal and expects you to be superhuman, while, in reality... you're just a guy. Someone who has done a lot of personal growth and healing work, and also has plenty more to do... and part of that is sharing the process in public. Sometimes embarrassing, but worth it if it helps someone. We had a wonderful chat, and anyone who has been following me for any length of time will see the crossover between our stories and have their brains tickled by all the talk about fame and ego.
Go creep on his twitter if you need to before committing to listening to this, you'll get what he's about pretty quickly. Enjoy!
March 7, 20241 hr 29 min
Creative Dysregulation with Kelly Wilde Miller
Kelly Wilde Miller is the author of Creative Dysregulation: Why Your Creativity is Chaotic and What to do About it, which is a book that SHE WROTE IN FIVE DAYS!!! We have a really fun story about how we met (spoiler: I spontaneously helped design her book cover) We had an amazing convo, and talked about creativity from many different angles. Enjoy!
This episode is also available on YouTube for the visuals! https://youtu.be/enVnaGQsSpQ
book: https://a.co/d/8OYgvKd
website: https://www.kellywildemiller.com
twitta: https://twitter.com/kellycwilde
and email her here after you hear the challenge she sets for listeners: kelly@wildonpurpose.co
February 16, 20241 hr 51 min
the courage to be radically nuanced ◡̈ with simon ohler
Simon Ohler is philosopher and coach, recently having an experience that many listeners of this podcast would call their worst nightmare: going viral and having lots of people say they disagree with you (and many worse things that that). We get into that about halfway through, but also delve into a lot of talk around upbringing, family dynamics, disagreeableness, radical honesty, the courage the be disliked, and more.
You can find/hire him here: https://simonohler.com
February 12, 202454 min
your sacred creative work with caitlin naramore
Caitlin Naramore is magic. A forever friend of mine, a spiritual bestie, a force unto herself. If you are someone who thinks you've missed the boat on releasing an album, this episode is for you. In fact, any creative output that you think you are "too late" for, get this episode in your ears NOW. Additionally... if you have been dismayed about making friends as an adult, this is also for you. Caitlin was my first on-purpose-chosen friend, and we tell out story in this episode.
Check out Caitlin and her new album here! https://caitlinnaramore.com/destiny
September 12, 202356 min
how to process grief, live well, and die well w/ melinda chinen
melinda chinen is a grief coach, supporting hordes of humans in processing the greatest grief of their lives. in this episode, she breaks down the 6 month process she takes clients through in her program, "rising." her approach is hopeful, magical, and deep. she is also a painter and poet! follow her insta and check out her site...
https://www.melindachinencoaching.com
https://www.instagram.com/melindachinen
August 12, 20231 hr 33 min
wes yen is about to break up with his bullshit
wes yen is a brilliant writer, and at the time of this upload, is starting his first day in a year-long coach training. he will come back on in exactly one year to explore his progress and growth... but for now, we had an awesome convo that ranged all over, from relationships, to art, to fame, sex, you name it. my favorite part was when we both disclosed our fear of/aversion to extremely hot people LOL
check his substack here https://yeswen.substack.com
and his twitta https://twitter.com/wes_yen
here is the AI summary!
August 4, 20231 hr 52 min
leadership lessons from unlikely places w/ adam quiney
adam quiney is one of my best friends, and someone i mention constantly on this podcast, so i figured it was time to have him on. below you'll find links to all the places he mentions, as well as an AI generated summary/list of topics we covered ◡̈
Linkedin
Facebook
AdamQuiney.com
Transformational Leader Podcast
Based on the transcript, some of the main topics covered in the podcast include:
- Their friendship and how it started, including talking every week and how their conversations have evolved over time.
- How they learn from each other and give each other feedback, and the importance of being responsible for their own work and growth.
- How they learn from playing video games, and how that relates to leadership and coaching.
- The importance of letting go of shortcuts and being present in their own process.
- The metaphor of paths in the forest and how that relates to their lives and work.
Adam and Michelle discuss relational learning, growth, and wisdom in unexpected places. Michelle shares how playing video games with her spouse taught her about leadership styles. Adam shares how letting go of shortcuts and being present helped him as a coach. They discuss paths in the forest as a metaphor for their lives and work.
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