Episode 6: Creativity, Joy, and the Myth of the Tortured Artist

Welcome to the Carousel of Happiness Podcast. On today's episode we explore joy and its relationship to the creative process. Are they related? How? Aren't all artists supposed to be tortured? Plus, host Allie Wagner, shares a big mistake she's already made on the podcast. If you're looking for a permission slip to follow your bliss, this episode's for you.Do you have a story to share? Leave us a message!Support the showThe Carousel of Happiness is a nonprofit arts & culture organization dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.Check out the carousel on the CBS national news! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carousel-daydream-helped-marine-get-through-vietnam-war-he-then-made-that-carousel-a-reality/ If you enjoy the podcast, please consider visiting the Carousel of Happiness online (https://carouselofhappiness.org/), on social media (https://www.facebook.com/carouselofhappiness), or in real life. Or consider donating (https://carouselofhappiness.org/once-donate/) to keep the carousel and its message alive and spinning 'round and 'round.If you have a story to share, please reach out to Nick and Sarah at [email protected] Special thanks to songwriter, performer, and friend of the carousel, Darryl Purpose (https://darryl...