Hypermemoir

Chris Valdheims
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Hypermemoir helps you find your creative voice. Join us for this weekly podcast as we explore authentic self-expression by discussing perfectionism, limiting beliefs, facing trauma, and taking ownership of your story. Join your host - author and entrepreneur Chris Valdheims - as we delve deep into how we can all get better at finding our creative voice and sharing our story with others. Please find us at: https://hypermemoir.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/hypermemoir

  1. 01.09.2024

    Slowing down to explore deeper creativity

    A couple of months ago, I moved from California to Croatia. The change in scene offered me a chance to reevaluate creativity and how a slower approach to letting creative work unfold often produces better results. I share what I learned about the creative process and slow productivity in an episode that will be useful for you even if you don't choose to move halfway around the world. Takeaways Moving to a new environment can provide a creative reboot and a shift in perspective.Slowing down and exploring can lead to deeper creativity and a more meaningful approach to work.Finding activities that give you creative energy back can create a virtuous cycle of productivity.Living in a different culture can expand your awareness and understanding of the world. Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    14 мин.

  2. 02.06.2024

    Foster care

    In this episode, I discuss my foster care experience in the early 1980s when I lived with an Italian-American family in Somerville, Massachusetts. Aside from the searing terror and existential dread I felt as a six-year-old separated from his family, I had a great time with my foster family. Even if you have never experienced foster care or anything like that, this story touches on some universal experiences that will prove valuable. Takeaways The therapeutic value of sharing personal storiesThe impact of childhood experiences on adult lifeThe internal struggles faced in foster careThe importance of reflecting on and processing past experiences Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    16 мин.

  3. 25.05.2024

    Detaching from outcomes

    Great creative results come when we detach from the outcomes. It's tempting to force our creative work to achieve some end, and while there are moments when that might make sense, the best creative work comes when we release those ends and let our creativity go where it may. This episode discusses creating without holding too tightly to a prescribed outcome and how that can lead to greater impact and joy in the creative process. Takeaways Detaching from outcomes allows for a more authentic and meaningful creative process.External validation and a focus on outcomes can dilute the message and limit creative vision.Storytelling without pushing an agenda allows for a deeper connection with the audience.Solitude can be a powerful driver of creativity and helps find one's creative voice.Focusing on the process and enjoying the creative journey is more important than the outcome. Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    18 мин.

  4. 14.04.2024

    What I learned after a year of Hypermemoir

    I share lessons learned after doing Hypermemoir for nearly a year.  I hope this episode helps those struggling to get a creative project out into the world or who have taken steps but wonder what the point of all of it is. In the episode, I share how releasing over 30 podcast episodes has helped my creativity and created opportunities for deeper connections with others despite supposed imperfections. Takeaways Consistency is key in any creative project. Show up consistently and put your work out into the world.Deep connections with a smaller audience can be more valuable than a large following.Embrace imperfection, and don't let perfectionism hold you back from creating and sharing your work.Refine your message over time and find ways to communicate it more clearly and concisely.Connect with new people and deepen connections with those you already know through your creative project.Enjoy the process and continue showing up, even if the external growth is slow. Patience is key. Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    32 мин.

  5. 02.04.2024

    Loneliness, grounding, creativity.

    Can loneliness provide fuel for your creativity? It can, and that’s what I discuss in this podcast episode. I share with you how I learned to convert my persistent loneliness into fuel for creative growth and expression. Along the way, we touch on learning to be grounded, how play supports that practice, and how it all ties into the idea of leaning into loneliness instead of resisting it so that we can be more creative. Takeaways Loneliness is a universal emotion that many people experience to varying degrees.Instead of running from loneliness, it can be embraced and used as fuel for creativity.Grounding, being present, accepting current circumstances, and looking within for direction are practices that can enhance creativity.Play is essential in the creative process, allowing for exploring personal interests and joy. Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    21 мин.

  6. 17.03.2024

    Give art (another) chance

    In this episode, I discuss my feelings about uncovering some old art in a storage unit that I was clearing out. Uncovering this art became an emotional bombshell because, for a long time, I felt it represented artistic failure. In this episode, I talk about how I shifted that perspective and realized that old art is never abandoned but can take on a life of its own much later.  I hope that what I learned helps you realize that the artwork and creativity you have locked away in a drawer or storage unit might have a second life in it yet. Takeaways Forgive yourself for not achieving past artistic dreams, and change the narrative around your creative journey.Revisit old artwork and see it from a new perspective, recognizing its value and potential.Creativity is not linear, and the timing of sharing or using old work may vary.Consider repurposing or incorporating old work into new projects. Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    18 мин.

  7. 25.02.2024

    Space to play

    Chris Valdheims shares his experience of getting back into DJing and how it reminded him of play's importance. He defines play as doing something without any goal - purely for enjoyment. Chris emphasizes the significance of play in developing one's creative voice and storytelling abilities. He discusses the challenges of losing sight of play and its impact on creativity. Chris also explores the role of play in calming the nervous system and communicating with the younger self. He encourages listeners to prioritize play and tap into pure creativity for a more fulfilling and easier creative process. Join the mailing list: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    15 мин.

  8. 18.02.2024

    You're a sellout!

    We discuss the relationship between art, commerce, and self-promotion. We explore the importance of building and leveraging a platform for commercial viability, emphasizing the need for artists to prioritize art while managing the business side. We talk about the creative expression and enjoyment that can come from building a platform. Takeaways Building a platform is crucial for artists to achieve commercial viability.Artists should embrace the role of a business owner and prioritize their art.Feedback and promotion are integral to the creative process.Artists should advocate for fair compensation and take control of their careers.Building a platform can be a creative expression and an enjoyable process. If you want to write your life, join our mailing list: https://hypermemoir.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    27 мин.
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Hypermemoir helps you find your creative voice. Join us for this weekly podcast as we explore authentic self-expression by discussing perfectionism, limiting beliefs, facing trauma, and taking ownership of your story. Join your host - author and entrepreneur Chris Valdheims - as we delve deep into how we can all get better at finding our creative voice and sharing our story with others. Please find us at: https://hypermemoir.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/hypermemoir

Информация

  • Автор
    Chris Valdheims
  • Годы выхода
    2023 - 2024
  • Выпуски
    40
  • Ограничения
    С ненормативной лексикой
  • Авторские права
    © Copyright 2024 Chris Valdheims
  • Сайт подкаста
    Hypermemoir