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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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Armchair Treasure Hunts: From Masquerade to the Forrest Fenn Fallout
Can a book change your life - or cost it? In this episode of Pain In The Arts, we explore the obsessive world of armchair treasure hunt books. It started with Kit Williams’s Masquerade, an…
The Sacred Space: Why You Must Guard Your Creative Process
A recent studio session ended on a flat note - not because anything went wrong, exactly, but because unfinished songs met outside ears too soon. From that, Lyndon unpacks an idea he's been sitting…
[RE-RELEASE] Brett Wood: From Session Guitarist to Solo Artist
This episode was originally released on November 25, 2025, and we're re-releasing it today due to an outbreak of flu rampaging our home — hope you enjoy the chat with Brett!Lyndon and Breallyn chat…
The Politics of Art and Craft: Who Gets to Be Called an Artist?
Who gets to be called an artist? Turns out the reason you've always thought of quilts as 'just craft' and oil paintings as 'real art' has less to do with skill, and more to do with who was allowed to…
Gretta Ziller: Americana, Autonomy, and a Dog Named Eleanor Rigby
Gretta Ziller grew up on a farm in regional Victoria playing violin at three, bagpipes at boarding school, and singing opera at Melbourne Uni — before her sister put on a Garth Brooks album and…
The Musician Who Does Everything: Erik Parker on Burnout, Busking, and Building a Music Career
Erik Parker has been a lot of things — guitarist, vocalist, live sound engineer, recording producer, guitar teacher, Nirvana tribute act, Satanic gospel cabaret performer, and teenage busker in the…
Put Down Your Phone: The Struggle Between Creativity and Digital Distraction
Join Lyndon and Breallyn on this episode of 'Pain In The Arts' as they explore the cost of constant connectivity. Inspired by author Jay Kristoff's bold advice for creatives, we dive into why putting…
Creativity Is Not Art: Discussing Ben Rennie’s "Lessons in Creativity"
Is creativity a gift for the few, or a fundamental human energy we all possess? This week, Lyndon and Breallyn explore the work of Australian designer Ben Rennie and his book, Lessons in Creativity:…
[RE-RELEASE] Artist Hobbies & Side Projects: Why You Need Low-Stakes Outlets
This episode was originally released on October 28, 2025, and we're re-releasing it today due to the Easter break disrupting our usual scheduling — hope you enjoy it if you missed it the first time…
Creative Resilience: Surviving Tough Times & Mental Well-being
Welcome to Pain In The Arts, where the pursuit of meaningful art meets the unpredictable demands of real life. In an era often described as a 'dumpster fire,' how do creative individuals maintain…
The Momentum Trap: Why Your Creative Career Keeps Getting Hijacked
"Momentum exists, and it’s going to latch onto something—the question is, what?" In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn explore the neutral force of momentum and how the "drifting" of daily life often…
Making Art In The Attention Economy (Without Losing The Plot)
What does it take to make anything in an attention economy that never seems satisfied?In this episode of Pain In The Arts, Lyndon and Breallyn wander through the strange theatre of making work online…
Is This Good For Me? A Better Question for Artists
What if the question holding artists back isn’t “Is this good?” but the habit of asking it at all?In this episode of Pain In The Arts, Lyndon and Breallyn explore a reframe inspired by Samuel Mead:…
Slow Art: Trusting the Process When Progress Feels Impossible
When your creative project stalls and the doubts start racing in, how do you find your way back to the work? This week Lyndon and Breallyn explore the idea of slow art: embracing the process, sitting…
The Art of Showing Up: Mental Hygiene, Self-Talk & Living with Intention
What does it really mean to show up — not just for your art, but for yourself? Inspired by artist Michael David Mayo — "the most important art I make isn't on canvas, it's the way I speak to myself,…
Why Your Laundry Pile Might Be Your Best Creative Tool
Do you ever feel like the laundry, the school runs, and the endless to-do list are stealing time from your creative work? In this episode of Pain in the Arts, Lyndon and Breallyn explore how to…
Impossible Goals: Goal Setting When Life Changes
What happens to your goals when life completely changes? In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn explore goal setting—but not in the way you might expect. They share how a decade ago they stopped…
Time and Artistic Pressure: Reframing How We Face Time
What if your creative window hasn't actually closed - it's just opening in a different way? In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn tackle the pressure artists feel to achieve success by a certain age.…
Are Micro-Decisions Killing Your Productivity?
Are you drowning in "micro-decisions"? In the Season 2 premiere of Pain In The Arts, Lyndon and Breallyn explore why the smallest daily choices - from returning camping gear to hardware store runs -…
Skye Cusack on Writing, Culture, and Creative Momentum
Lyndon and Breallyn are once again joined by Dulgubarra-Yidinji writer Skye Cusack to talk writing, culture, and creative momentum. Skye reflects on the journey of her second book, Checked Out,…
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