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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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© 2025 Creative Life Chronicles
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Episodes
  • From Forgotten Projects to Festival Stages: Our 2025 Year in Review
    Dec 22 2025

    Celebrate a full year of Pain In The Arts as Lyndon and Brea look back on 52 weeks of creative pursuit. Revisit the moments that resonated most, including their most popular episode, "Is Life Art?" (remembering Salima), and the high-energy session with writer Dom Shorthouse. From the professional highs of touring with Gretta Ziller and playing festival stages to the precarious repairs of a vintage Jayswan camper, the duo discusses the beauty of fitting art into the chaotic reality of real life. Plus, a look at their growing Patreon community and what’s in store for 2026.



    Pain In The Arts is a Creative Life Chronicles production.


    Enjoyed this episode? Please share with a friend!


    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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why the Riskier Option Is Worth It (Even If No One's Watching)
    Dec 15 2025

    What gives you permission to take the riskier creative choice? In this episode, Lyndon and Brea explore that question with Dom—a chef, author, and social entrepreneur who's lived by the principle that the bolder option is almost always the better one, whether in music, art, or life itself. They discuss why taking risks matters even when there's no audience, no stakes, nothing to lose but time—and why sometimes the most worthwhile creative act is one you do purely for yourself. From co-writing a novel with a friend to moving to Cambodia, Dom shares how embracing the uncomfortable—and trusting that it might matter, even if you never see the impact—has become the through-line of his life. A conversation about permission, creativity, and the riskier path forward.


    Dom Shorthouse on Instagram @domshorthouse

    Ryan Wasoba on Instagram @ryanwasoba

    Listen to Ryan Wasoba's 19 Second Songs Vol 1 here: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/19-second-songs-vol-1-ep/1454192831


    If you've enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend!

    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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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Surviving the Season: Creativity, Commitments and the Human Need to Gather
    Dec 8 2025

    Lyndon and Breallyn mark their 50th episode with a low-key celebration and turn their attention to the crush of Christmas - end-of-year events, family gatherings, school break-ups, gifts, obligations, all piling into the calendar. They talk about how these commitments can derail creative routines, unsettle the rhythm of the work, and crowd out the hours artists fight to protect. But they also trace the other side of it: why these occasions exist, why humans need them, and how communal moments—messy as they can be - remain vital to our wellbeing.


    If you know someone who'd love this episode, feel free to share it!

    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
    55 mins
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