# Ep.108 - Cringe, Creativity & The Cosmic Clock: Facing Self-Doubt Before the Holiday Rush

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Podcast: [Well Being](https://stenobird.com/podcast/well-being-6402520)
Published: 2025-11-23T02:28:32+00:00
Episode link: https://wellbeingpod.podbean.com/e/ep108-cringe-creativity-the-cosmic-clock-facing-self-doubt-before-the-holiday-rush/
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## Resource

This week on Well Being, Theo, Andy, and Kel gather in the calm-before-the-storm—right on the edge of Thanksgiving chaos and Black Friday madness. Sparks of Inspiration kick things off with everything from chaotic LA concert adventures in torrential rain, to mindless comfort-TV binges, to Theo consuming comics, audiobooks, and absolutely stuffing the creative vessel. Then the trio dives deep into this week’s Mental Health portion, exploring Rick Rubin’s wisdom on creative environments, intuition, and the ever-lurking specter of self-doubt. The conversation flows into perfectionism, artistic fear, the pressure of numbers, relationship-shaped insecurities, and the courage it takes to make art “just for you.” There’s reflection, honesty, and—of course—a healthy dose of spite-fueled motivation. Finally, we roll back into the campaign as our crew faces unexpected company: Liberty Strike Rangers, Copper Butterfly gang members, and a rising sense of aberrant danger. With detect magic, gang lore, and uneasy alliances in play, the team must decide whether to push forward or take the long way around. The world expands, the tension builds, and the story continues to evolve with every choice. ✨ Sparks of Inspiration. 🧠 Mental Health in Action. 🎲 Campaign Chaos. All wrapped up in the signature Well Being blend of humor, honesty, world-building, and soul. Theme by Affektivhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us:WellBeing.Podcast@outlook.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod

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