26. Silencing Your Inner Critic with Gregory Halpen

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