Episode 041 – Sean Sherrod – Attention & Gratitude

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This week's episode is a conversation with drummer Sean Sherrod about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how learning to be selfless, not taking anything for granted, the importance of doing things wholeheartedly, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a funny but also very moving discussion about being thankful for life and music. Whether you are into drumming or simply a thoughtful person, this one might be for you!

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Episode 039 – The Producer returns – Truth Barometer

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This week's episode is the Insight in Progress One Year Anniversary, featuring a new conversation with the show's very first guest, “The Producer a.k.a The Anonymous Artist” (www.theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com), about the biggest lesson he learned from recently completing the February Album Writing Month challenge (www.fawm.org). Listen to find out how analyzing artistic motivations, Carl Jung, aggressively attacking negative thinking, and a whole lot more relate to that lesson. This talk is all about the creative process, and is everything from profound, to vulgar (fair warning!), to motivational. Whether you are a musician or you just enjoy discussions about creativity that are simultaneously blunt and complex, this one might be for you!

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Episode 026 – Cle Thompson – Acceptance

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This week's episode is an interview with singer/teacher/actress Cle Thompson (www.clethompson.com/homepage.htm) about the biggest lesson learned in her life and career so far. Listen to find out how the danger of expectations, the difficulty of interpersonal acceptance, the importance of working hard early in life and so much more relate to that lesson. This is simply a down-to-earth yet deep talk about always striving to learn on the journey of life. If you appreciate wisdom for that journey, this one might be for you!

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Episode 024 – Jen Holly – Your Own Path & Self-Trust

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This week's episode is an interview with violinist/singer Jen Holly about her biggest lessons learned in life and music so far. Listen to find out how standing up to a controlling parent, the power of chasing her dream, using improvisation a test of her abilities and more relate to those lessons. This is a motivational discussion that spans from fun to serious. Whether you enjoy stories about transcending strife or you are musically-inclined, this one might be for you!

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Bonus Episode – The Producer & Insight Insight

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This is a special “expanded universe” bonus episode to tide you over during the hiatus! A classic guest returns to discuss a current music project (theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com) in context of his creative lesson from the show and to ask a few questions about Insight in Progress itself. If you enjoy contemplating the creative process, this one might be for you! The show will return to its usual format with the launch of Season Two on Monday, October 7th!

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Episode 020 – Mike Taing – Shaping Reality & Creative Fulfillment

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This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker/photographer Mike Taing (www.miketaing.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to find out how causality, keeping a positive outlook, avoiding dissatisfaction in your creative career and much more relate to those lessons. This is a laid back discussion that dances with some big picture ideas about life and creativity. Whether you are into improving your reality through positive thinking or you are figuring out your creative path, this one might be for you!

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Episode 017 – Jeremy Brunson – Courage & Hobbies

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This week's episode is an interview with editor and singer Jeremy Brunson about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to found out how bolstering courage, Mahatma Gandhi, the power of singing and much more tie into those lessons. This is a laid back and fun conversation regarding very prevalent themes of modern adulthood. If you are into facing your fears and/or balancing your life, this one might be for you!

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Episode 014 – Adam – Balance

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This week's episode is an interview with film music composer Adam about his biggest lessons learned in life and film music composition so far. Listen to find out how juggling the responsibilities of life, musician Devin Townsend, the politics of the film industry and much more relate to those lessons. This conversation is framed by very universal lessons and a good helping of music talk. If you are striving to keep your life in equilibrium, this one might be for you! Especially artists!

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