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Max Lugavere, a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and New York Times bestselling author, welcomes spoken word poet IN-Q onto the show to discuss his new album and journal, collectively called The Never Ending Now. They delve into the power of poetry for mental and emotional health, the struggles involved in creative projects, and IN-Q's definition of courage.
IN-Q shares his creative process, noting that he starts with something that sparks him and follows that breadcrumb trail until the end. He emphasizes the importance of creating from a place of truth rather than trying to make something great. They discuss the vulnerability involved in creative expression and how IN-Q's new album and journal aim to invite listeners to explore their own stories and mental/emotional health.
The episode features two powerful spoken word performances by IN-Q, one at the beginning about personal growth and another at the end about overcoming irrational fears. They touch on topics like the subjectivity of art, the impact of processed information on mental health, and the balance between authenticity and marketing as an artist.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Poetry and creative expression can be powerful outlets for processing emotions and promoting mental/emotional well-being.
- Embracing vulnerability is key for artists to create authentically and connect with audiences, though it is an ongoing challenge.
- Pursuing creative endeavors requires courage to overcome fears and self-doubt, but can lead to profound personal growth.
- The subjectivity of art allows for diverse interpretations, so creators should focus on truth over pleasing everyone.
- Balancing authenticity with marketing is an ongoing struggle for artists aiming to share their work widely.
- Processed information and ambient intimacy via social media can negatively impact mental health.
- Adopting a whole foods diet can provide a foundation for physical and mental well-being, especially for performers.
- Poetry can invite self-reflection and serve as a creative modality for improving mental/emotional health.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Art is medicine, and art is alchemy, and you have to create structure around it to use it as an outlet, the same way you would do with yoga or boxing or meditation or breath work.“ by IN-Q
- “If you listen to it from complete, you know, a to z, it circles back. The album's called the neverending now, and it's 40 minutes and 4 seconds. So we have a circle there, and it kind of starts where it ends. So it could just loop on forever, you know?“ by IN-Q
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The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
5/1/24
IN-Q is a globally-recognized and highly celebrated spoken word poet tackling themes like love, loss, forgiveness, and belief. His new album is called The Never Ending Now.
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