Art You Crazy

Art You Crazy Podcast

The podcast that helps creatives crush their goals one week at a time! Share your feedback, questions, and stories with us on artyoucrazypodcast@gmail.com We can’t wait to hear from you!

  1. 04/09/2025

    Give Yourself More Credit

    If you’ve ever felt like you were failing as a creative because your work wasn’t “good enough” yet, you’re not alone. In a world that puts celebrities on pedestals and only shows love for “the best,” it’s easy for budding creatives to feel like they have nothing to be proud of–yet. But did you know there’s research that proves that celebrating all your little wins along the way to creative success actually helps you reach your highest goals FASTER? In this episode, Art You Crazy is pulling back the curtain on the science of success and showing you exactly how you can learn to celebrate yourself even BEFORE you accept that award! So press play and let’s get this party started! TOPICS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:37 - Downplaying your successes 07:00 - Eldest child syndrome; Self-criticism vs. enjoyment 10:19 - Reframing your outlook on goals 14:56 - “Treat Bags”: small rewards, big impact 20:26 - Why small celebratory gestures are so powerful 24:32 - The dark side of NOT celebrating small wins 25:35 - 5 tips to learn effective self-celebration 26:29 - Strategy #1 29:16 - Strategy #2 32:10 - BONUS tip: super-charge your speed of progress! 33:49 - Strategy #3 36:08 - Strategy #4 37:26 - Tessie’s examples for celebrating herself 40:39 - Swapping jealousy for gratitude 43:20 - Planning your rewards in advance 45:45 - Strategy #5 48:41 - Wrap-up RESOURCES from this Episode: READING: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile & Steven Kramer Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear APPS: How We Feel TOOLS & SUPPLIES: Intelligent Change Productivity Planner (Quarterly Edition)

    50 min
  2. 04/02/2025

    How to Keep Going No Matter What with David Blume

    We’ve all been there: a spark of a new idea excites us, but that excitement fades once the actual work of CREATING it kicks in. But what if there were a magic potion that could bring that zest for creation back? In this episode of Art You Crazy, we chat with special guest, David Blume, a writer-director on the rise, who shares his secret hack for staying motivated to complete projects when the enthusiasm for an idea fades … or when the finish lines seem just so far away. David, who is currently completing his third film, also shares the valuable insights he’s gained through his own process of self-discovery as a filmmaker—including his #1 must-read book for building momentum in any creative endeavor. Trust us—he’s dropping gems you don’t wanna miss! And for even more, check out David’s films at https://www.blumestreet.com and give him a follow on IG @davidlblume! TOPICS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:19 - Loving the process first: David’s journey 06:00 - Action > motivation 09:11 - Systems to promote action 12:31 - Finish vs. fast 15:17 - Defeating writer’s block 17:31 - The beauty of following your own path 22:37 - Motivation with team members & waiting periods 26:10 - Releasing control in collaborative art forms 31:32 - Dealing with actual burnout 34:32 - Knowing your needs 36:37 - Effort and attention spans 40:04 - David’s recs for sparking motivation 42:56 - Wrap-up RESOURCES from this Episode: READING: Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

    44 min
  3. 03/26/2025

    Slay Your Perfectionism Dragon!

    If you consider yourself a polished performer but secretly dread making “mistakes”… If you feel paralyzed to start writing until the conditions are “just right” (or a midnight deadline forces you to start at 11:00pm) … Or if you can never finish a painting because you obsess over details… Then you might be doing battle with the inner beast known as— PERFECTIONISM! What’s worse is you might not even know it’s happening. And it’s killing your chances of real creative success. In this episode of Art You Crazy, we are waging an all-out war against the perfectionism monster! We’ll tell you what it is, where it comes from, how it shows up in your creative life (and just your life-life)…but best of all... what you can do about it (before you end up like Natalie Portman in Black Swan). We’re arming ourselves with proven methods from science, psychology, and self-compassion to kill perfectionism once and for all… So gird your loins, press play, and join us on an epic quest to slay this dragon! TOPICS: 00:00 - Introduction 05:14 - How Mel, Tessie and Erin wrestle with perfectionism 09:30 - What is “perfectionism?” 10:11 - 2 types of perfectionism 10:59 - 10 common traits of perfectionism 16:16 - Cultivating a “f*ck it” attitude 20:45 - Examples of perfectionism in different creative fields 26:35 - The true cost of perfectionism 28:38 - Erin’s low self-esteem and indecision 29:34 - Where does perfectionism come from? 33:53 - Tessie, Mel and Erin’s personal roots of perfectionism 40:16 - Handling emotions as a “perfectionist” 48:07 - When perfectionism has blocked our own creative goals 53:50 - 6 simple shifts to overcome perfectionism 59:33 - Wrap-up RESOURCES from this Episode: READING: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns, M.D. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff, Ph.D. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Ph.D. The Mastery of Life: A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom by don Miguel Ruiz Jr. LISTENING: Binaural Beats [for pushing past mental blockers in your creative work, check out tracks in the Mind Power category, especially “Flow State,” “Creativity Boost,” and “Super Brain Power”] LofiGirl: lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to A Lofi Soul: Upbeat Lofi - Deep Focus & Energy for Work [R&B, Neo Soul, Lofi Hiphop] TOOLS & SUPPLIES: Intelligent Change Productivity Planner (Quarterly Edition) [teaches a system for setting S.M.A.R.T. goals]

    1h 1m
  4. 03/05/2025

    How to Organize Your Workspace for Max Productivity

    The creative process itself might be messy, but that doesn’t mean your workspace has to be a pigsty too. A tidy and organized work area both reduces internal anxiety AND helps to amplify your creativity, helping you be more productive. Win-win! In this episode, Art You Crazy’s own “Classification Queen,” Tessie Herrasti, walks you through a step-by-step process for bringing order, ease, and even coziness into your creative workspace—starting with picking WHERE your own perfect place to create should be. This episode is jam-packed with easy to follow advice that can fit any space and any budget—no matter how small—and is guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing. So channel your inner Marie Kondo and let’s do this! TOPICS: 00:00 - Introduction 03:09 - Tessie’s organization background 07:40 - Eliminating distractions 10:53 - What clutter REALLY is 11:30 - Defining your “productivity paradise” 17:41 - Tips for organizing within any budget 19:54 - Mindset: how do you want to FEEL? 23:55 - Decluttering methods & tips 29:14 - Gratitude + Intention: honoring the things you keep 32:46 - The importance of workplace furniture 34:58 - Ideas for neat & accessible workplace supplies 35:55 - Organizing by categories 36:43 - Rules for backstock 39:42 - Lighting with purpose 41:15 - Hygge: personalizing your workspace 44:39 - Journaling prompt: reflecting on your new workspace 45:41 - BONUS TIP: a hidden use for color! 46:13 - Wrap-up RESOURCES from this Episode: READING: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place by Meik Wiking TOOLS & SUPPLIES: Innox Static-Cling Dry Erase White Board Sheets Innox Static-Cling Reusable Post-It Notes Spoonflower Peel-n-Stick Wallpaper

    47 min

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The podcast that helps creatives crush their goals one week at a time! Share your feedback, questions, and stories with us on artyoucrazypodcast@gmail.com We can’t wait to hear from you!