The Creative Condition podcast

Ben Tallon
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Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: a show to help you thrive in creative industry careers, tell your greatest story, and lead a fulfilling life on your terms. Creativity coach, illustrator, and author Ben Tallon and his many guests help you navigate an increasingly automated world with human creativity. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts and thought leaders, including illustrators, designers, artists, founders, rock stars, sensitivity experts, musicians, emergency service workers, Olympic gold medal winners, comedians, microbiologists, photographers, fighters, and many others. Supported by founding sponsor Illustration X and Foilco, Paradiso Institute, and the Ukrainian Institute. For more creativity resources or coaching opportunities with Ben, head to The Creative Condition official website. If you wish to support the show's cause of elevating creativity in our societies, please consider telling a friend about the show and rating, reviewing, or subscribing wherever you get your podcasts!

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 315: Daring and the need to jump in creative careers with Radim Malinic

    From the moment someone tells us to colour inside the lines, daring is essential to remain truly creative. In a hyper-speed, hyper-convenient world, daring is a daily task from the moment our feet hit the floor. So, who better to draft in to tell us about it than Daring Forever author Radim Malinic. For previous episodes with Radim, see episodes 119 and 222 of The Creative Condition podcast. https://radimmalinic.co.uk/ https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/products/daring-forever Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 315: Daring and the need to jump in creative careers with Radim Malinic

  2. Sep 30

    Ep 314: Common mistakes made by creative professionals

    Drawing upon my work as a creativity coach, here are the most common mistakes made by my clients and perhaps more than anyone else, me! Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ For the Big Draw event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-your-mark-creativity-impact-and-social-responsibility-tickets-1994939800646?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 314: Common mistakes made by creative professionals

  3. Sep 23

    Ep 313: What we can learn from the world's leading art and design schools with Dr Keith Sawyer

    Dr Keith Sawyer spent a lot of time inside the world's leading art and design schools. He's a scientist studying creativity. His book Learning to See is a game changer. We talk on episode 313 of The Creative Condition podcast. https://keithsawyer.com/ Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ For the Big Draw event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-your-mark-creativity-impact-and-social-responsibility-tickets-1994939800646?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 313: What we can learn from the world's leading art and design schools with Dr Keith Sawyer

  4. Sep 16

    Ep 312: Cleaning Out My Creative Closet. Facing uncomfortable truths

    Some core traits, hard-wired and reinforced by our life story, can feel incredibly uncomfortable. Self-loathing and comparison can emerge when we have to look in the mirror. Literally cleaning out a closet brought on harsh truth this week and I reflect on how it can affect our flow and energy. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ For the Big Draw event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-your-mark-creativity-impact-and-social-responsibility-tickets-1994939800646?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 312: Cleaning Out My Creative Closet. Facing uncomfortable truths

  5. Sep 9

    Ep 311: Mid-life, change and course correction with Middle Boop Founder Gordon Reid

    Creativity is ever-changing. It grows, shrinks, intensifies and quietens in response to the shape of our story as humans. Branding agency Middle-Boop Founder Gordon Reid returns to the show to discuss emerging from COVID and new parenthood, plotting a new way forward and being true to yourself. This week's guest: https://middleboop.com Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 311: Mid-life, change and course correction with Middle Boop Founder Gordon Reid

  6. Sep 2

    Ep 310: Creative Cabin Fever?! What Do You Need?

    A book whispered to me. It was my own. The page it opened on resonated with my current creative need. What do you need? Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 310: Creative Cabin Fever?! What Do You Need?

  7. Aug 26

    Ep 309: Why art can start revolutions and make the deepest impact with Archana Srivastava

    Mumbai-based artist Archana Srivastava's work is rooted in history and spirituality. We discuss why art moves us and stirs something vital on a level politics and logic cannot. We touch upon Buddhist traditions, her childhood in India and trusting the things that speak to the heart in a world where logic and data rule the day. https://archanasrivastava.com/ Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 309: Why art can start revolutions and make the deepest impact with Archana Srivastava

  8. Aug 19

    Ep 308: Living the life you want to live and how it changes your mindset

    It's too easy to slip into fear and scarcity. We all do it, but what changes when we make creative career decisions based on the life we want to live instead of in short-term mindsets? Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/ Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/ To coach with Ben Tallon, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/ Feedback: ben@bentallon.com The Creative Condition podcast is here to help you maximise the human in your creativity to thrive during the age of automation, through interviews with thought leaders in and beyond the creative industry and personal inquiry.

    Ep 308: Living the life you want to live and how it changes your mindset
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Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: a show to help you thrive in creative industry careers, tell your greatest story, and lead a fulfilling life on your terms. Creativity coach, illustrator, and author Ben Tallon and his many guests help you navigate an increasingly automated world with human creativity. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts and thought leaders, including illustrators, designers, artists, founders, rock stars, sensitivity experts, musicians, emergency service workers, Olympic gold medal winners, comedians, microbiologists, photographers, fighters, and many others. Supported by founding sponsor Illustration X and Foilco, Paradiso Institute, and the Ukrainian Institute. For more creativity resources or coaching opportunities with Ben, head to The Creative Condition official website. If you wish to support the show's cause of elevating creativity in our societies, please consider telling a friend about the show and rating, reviewing, or subscribing wherever you get your podcasts!

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  • Creator
    Ben Tallon
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    434
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Creative Condition podcast
  • Show Website
    The Creative Condition podcast

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