Defeating the Dragon Within

In this episode Kelly Sovoca and I keep the conversation going on creative endurance. We discuss how far we have come vs how far we have to go, the frustrations of being either crazy or impatient, and what we would tell ourselves years ago. Discover Kelly’s brand at https://cottonandmoss.com/ For more information or to hear more episodes like this please visit lorelumin.com or lorelumin.com/podcast Explore behind the scenes content and receive early access at Patreon.com/Lorelumin Music by: "Mesmerize" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode Erin and I discuss the concept of Nature versus Nurture. We explore how these concepts influence our approach on life, our ability to control these forces (or not) and to what extent they determine who we ultimately become. For more information or to hear more episodes like this please visit lorelumin.com or lorelumin.com/podcast Explore behind the scenes content and receive early access at Patreon.com/Lorelumin Follow Erin on Instagram @Erinaconnally Music Credits: "Immersed" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode Shelly Rollison and I discuss what its like to live with a Daemon, how Daemon's are different from Demons, what good or bad can come from listening to your Daemon, and what the difference is between the Daemon voice and all the other voices within you.  Discover Shelly's work at shellyrollison.com or on instagram @ourdaughter.music or @shellyrollison.music Music Credits: "Quinns Song" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode David Eugene Edwards and I discuss how we as introverts manage our vocation, where we prefer our solitude, and the joys of communing with our internal fires.  Discover more about David Eugene Edwards at Wovenhandband.com Get behind the scenes content and early access to this episode at our Patreon  Music by: "Calmant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode Dan Quay and I explore how to overcome the dragon of inadequacy, why creatives struggle with self promotion, and how to combat the dragon of grandiosity. Discover Dan's work @danielevanquay and danielquay.com Get behind the scenes content and early access at Patreon. Music By: "Organic Meditations Three" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Vivien Mildenberger and I discuss how darkness is different from evil, what good comes from work inspired by darkness, and the romance of melancholic prompts. Discover Vivien's work @vvberger and vivien.mildenberger.com Get behind the scenes content and early access at Patreon. Music By: "Cryptic Sorrow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode Tyler Deeb and I discuss the challenges of balancing creative ownership and ambition, what keeps us motivated for the long term, and how we manage our own creative endurance.  Discover Tyler's work @misc_goods_co and misc-goods-co.com  Get behind the scenes content and early access at Patreon.  Music by: "Mesmerize" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, we talk with Meera Lee Patel about Ideals we feel are worth suffering a defeat for, what we have sacrificed for success and the archetypal role of all artists.  Discover Meera's work @Meeraleepatel and Meeralee.com  Get behind the scenes content and early access at Patreon.  Music by: "Immersed" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Erin and I express our experiences with our own subconscious, contemplate how humans could use their subconscious in the future, and what we recommend to anyone exploring their own unknown. Explore behind-the-scenes content and receive early access at Patreon.com/Lorelumin Follow Erin on instagram at @Erinaconnally. Music by:  "Quinn's Song: A New Man" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Melissa and I explore the power of names and talk through the naming magic in "A Wizard Of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin. Explore behind-the-scenes content and receive early access at Patreon.com/Lorelumin Follow Melissa on instagram at @m.jayne.wilson. Music by: "Calmant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/