David Ochart: My Writing Smells like Self-Doubt and Spaghetti

If you do creative work, you're probably no stranger to self-doubt and the challenge of curiosity that has you jumping from one project to the next.

In this episode, writer and multi-creative David Ochart opens up about the relentless pull he feels toward exploring new artistic outlets like improv, drawing, candle making, and more - regardless of whether he masters them or not. Also in this episode:

✨ The joy and guilt of following your curiosities without expectation ⛓️ Shedding the pressure to create a "legacy-defining" brilliant work 🧠 How improv helped David confront his insecurities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Unconventional family dynamics that fueled his creativity

With humor, thoughtfulness, and relatable vulnerability, David reframes what it means to embrace your creative whims while living joyfully. For any creative who has ever felt stuck, stifled, or unsure, I hope this chat offers the understanding voice you need.