David and Jade discuss dreams from the ‘higher self’. They talk about the importance of rest in managing neurodivergence and chronic pain, and how it helps open space for ideas.

Read ‘No Bad Parts’ by Richard C. Schwartz for more information on IFS (Internal Family Systems) and working with parts.

Listen to ‘WhatFormat?’ at the end of the episode.

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Jade and David share the practices, rituals and tools that have helped them grow into better artists.

Listen to ‘Heldd FJG’ at the end of the episode.

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David talks about mastering his album. Jade talks about learning how to have fun with writing.

Listen to ‘Sleeping Subway’ at the end of the episode.

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Jade and David discuss how competitive reality TV has shaped our perception of artists, and the abuses of power that can happen in creative contract negotiations. They share their own experiences with dodgy contracts, and explore how to advocate for yourself.

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David and Jade talk about autism, doing too much, and the power of animals for managing burnout.

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We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode David talks about discovering Aphex Twin and learning something new about identity and creativity.

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We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode, Jade talks about a moment in Singin' in the Rain that unlocked a new facet of her sexuality.

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It's every composer's worst nightmare. David shares how he lost a year’s worth of work on his album when his computer died. He talks to Jade about his addiction to the creative process, and the lessons learned from death and rebirth.

At the end of the episode you can hear the only track that survived the catastrophe, ‘A Place You Know’.

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