Break Up With Your Bullsh*t

Michelle Akin

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 b******t 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.

  1. 07/25/2024

    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

    1h 32m

  2. 06/11/2024

    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 b******t and finding support through connection and playfulness (2:13)

    1h 46m

  3. 04/05/2024

    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?

    1h 25m

  4. 03/27/2024

    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!

    1h 10m

  5. 03/07/2024

    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

    1h 29m

  6. 02/16/2024

    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

    1h 51m

  7. 02/12/2024

    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

    55 min

  8. 09/12/2023

    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

    57 min
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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 b******t 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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  • Creator
    Michelle Akin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michelle Akin Coaching 2020