26. Silencing Your Inner Critic with Gregory Halpen

Episode 26 of the The Indomitable Podcast podcast, hosted by Di Ciruolo, titled "26. Silencing Your Inner Critic with Gregory Halpen" was published on April 9, 2024 and runs 44 minutes.

April 9, 2024 ·44m · The Indomitable Podcast

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In this episode of the Indomitable Podcast, Di welcomes actor, singer, and creative coach Gregory Halpin to share his story. From facing discrimination as a gay child in the 70s to living in New York crafting his own one-man show, Gregory’s story is all about learning how to overcome your harshest inner critic and building a stronger creative practice. Additional Links - Follow Gregory on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryHalpen/ - Learn more about Gregorys’ Coaching Practice and podcast at https://www.gregoryhalpen.com/ - Learn more about Di’s books and speaking opportunities at https://diciruolo.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:21 The Artist's Life 02:55 Building Your Song into Your Voice 06:09 Overcoming Your Inner Critic with Creative Practice 08:01 Repeated Feelings and Bad Creative Habits 09:54 Reaching Back For The Others Behind You 12:32 Interrupting Anxiety 14:27 Moving Away From Toxic Relationships 19:45 Gregory's Show 22:13 The Nurturer Archetype 23:53 Childhood and Coming Out 27:28 Cultivating Intimate Friendships 29:35 Seeking Older Men in Relationships 30:27 Family Dynamics and Personal Identity 31:54 Using Sarcasm as a Defense Mechanism 32:54 Why It's Harder To Share 35:52 Working with Creatives to Overcome Obstacles 39:10 The Impact of Creativity and Releasing Artistic Work 41:32 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Shared Experiences 42:45 Giving Yourself Permission to Create 45:02 Redefining Success For Yourself 47:29 The Creative Juices Podcast and Supporting Creatives 49:02 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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Additional Links

- Follow Gregory on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryHalpen/

- Learn more about Gregorys’ Coaching Practice and podcast at https://www.gregoryhalpen.com/

- Learn more about Di’s books and speaking opportunities at https://diciruolo.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:21 The Artist's Life

02:55 Building Your Song into Your Voice

06:09 Overcoming Your Inner Critic with Creative Practice

08:01 Repeated Feelings and Bad Creative Habits

09:54 Reaching Back For The Others Behind You

12:32 Interrupting Anxiety

14:27 Moving Away From Toxic Relationships

19:45 Gregory's Show

22:13 The Nurturer Archetype

23:53 Childhood and Coming Out

27:28 Cultivating Intimate Friendships

29:35 Seeking Older Men in Relationships

30:27 Family Dynamics and Personal Identity

31:54 Using Sarcasm as a Defense Mechanism

32:54 Why It's Harder To Share

35:52 Working with Creatives to Overcome Obstacles

39:10 The Impact of Creativity and Releasing Artistic Work

41:32 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Shared Experiences

42:45 Giving Yourself Permission to Create

45:02 Redefining Success For Yourself

47:29 The Creative Juices Podcast and Supporting Creatives

49:02 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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