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Pain In The Arts

Pain In The Arts

By: Creative Life Chronicles
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"What happens when you try to build a creative life while also being a responsible adult?

Disorder. But delightfully so.


Join writer Breallyn and her husband Lyndon as they navigate the unpredictable, deeply satisfying, and occasionally absurd reality of making art while managing, well… everything else. From creative breakthroughs to imposter syndrome, from the rush of finishing a project to the frustration of starting over, they share an unfiltered look at what it really takes to transform inspiration into finished work.

Whether you’re a writer, musician, artist, or just someone who believes creativity is worth the effort, this podcast from Creative Life Chronicles is for you.


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Produced on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin."

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Episodes
  • The Creative Anxiety I Mistook for Ambition
    Aug 11 2025

    Ever felt like you can't switch off from your creative work? Like every moment not creating is somehow wasted? You're not alone.


    Lyndon and Breallyn get vulnerable about the dark side of creative passion. They explore 'Opportunity Cost Anxiety' and ponder whether they've mistaken creative anxiety for ambition. They also discuss the pervasive feeling of creative guilt and the myth of "making the most of every minute."

    It's a candid conversation that gets to the heart of what it means to be a creative in the modern world.


    Share this episode with a creative friend who might need to hear they're not alone in their struggles.


    Pain In The Arts is a Creative Life Chronicles production.


    Support the show, access exclusive content, or explore our free tier on Patreon:

    http://www.patreon.com/painintheartslife


    For more from Creative Life Chronicles (website coming soon!) and the Pain In The Arts podcast, visit our website:

    http://www.paininthearts.life


    Recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording Room.

    Original theme music by Lyndon Wesley:

    http://www.lyndonwesley.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    49 mins
  • The Hidden Purpose Behind Public Art Projects
    Aug 4 2025

    What do silo art, classical music at train stations, and a council mural in a quiet suburb have in common? In this episode, Breallyn and Lyndon explore the subtle power of art in public spaces, and how public art and crime prevention have become unlikely partners in shaping the places we live. From revitalised shopping strips to the politics of “beautification,” they unpack how creativity gets used not just to inspire, but to influence.

    With a healthy dose of skepticism and a few personal stories, they dive into the murky overlap between community engagement, urban design, and crime prevention strategies.


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    Silo Art and The Great Ocean Road Tag Along

    Kirrily Anderson

    Pain In The Arts is a Creative Life Chronicles production.


    Support the show, access exclusive content, or explore our free tier on Patreon:

    http://www.patreon.com/painintheartslife


    For more from Creative Life Chronicles (website coming soon!) and the Pain In The Arts podcast, visit our website:

    http://www.paininthearts.life


    Recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording Room.

    Original theme music by Lyndon Wesley:

    http://www.lyndonwesley.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    56 mins
  • Improving Not Proving: Creative Growth in Midlife and Beyond
    Jul 28 2025

    At some point, the hustle gets old—and so do we. In this episode, Breallyn and Lyndon reflect on creative growth in midlife and the Chip Conley idea of improving not proving: that quiet shift from chasing approval to following creative curiosity. They talk ambition, internal momentum, and the unexpected freedom that comes with loosening your grip on who you thought you had to be. It’s a conversation about growing up creatively, with a few detours and exactly zero TikTok strategies.


    Get the transcript

    Pain In The Arts is a Creative Life Chronicles production.


    Support the show, access exclusive content, or explore our free tier on Patreon:

    http://www.patreon.com/painintheartslife


    For more from Creative Life Chronicles (website coming soon!) and the Pain In The Arts podcast, visit our website:

    http://www.paininthearts.life


    Recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording Room.

    Original theme music by Lyndon Wesley:

    http://www.lyndonwesley.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
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