Creative Pep Talk

By Creative Pep Talk

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!! Learn more: creativepeptalk.com Check out the host: andyjpizza.com

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How Judgment Stifles Creativity Through Binary Thinking

Feb 04, 2026

Fear of judgment silently constricts creativity. Shift from "good/bad" to curious engagement to unlock authentic, joyful, and risk-taking art.

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Embrace Curiosity Over Certainty: The Twisty Path to Creative Authenticity

Jan 28, 2026

Embrace detours and imperfections to unlock genuine creativity and personal growth, trading the illusion of control for the fertile ground of the unknown.

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Focus on Input for Sustainable Creative Growth

Jan 21, 2026

Break the burnout cycle by focusing on the "seeds" you consume, not just the results you chase. Cultivate sustainable growth through targeted input for a lasting advantage.

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