How to Stop Desire Hoarding and Start Living with Michelle Pellizzon

In this thought-provoking episode, Tonya Papanikolov sits down with writer, strategist, and multidimensional creator Michelle Pellizzon to explore the tension between ambition and authenticity, mystery and mastery, and how we can live project-based lives without burning out. From embracing confusion to rethinking productivity, Michelle shares insights on creative evolution, spiritual agency, and her own journey of building a peaceful, self-defined life. The two dive into desire, competition, mystery, and the strange beauty of letting go of control — even when life feels unpredictable.You’ll hear about:The value of embracing mystery and the unknown and why confusion can be a creative superpowerThe concept of “project-based living” and how it liberates creators from linear career pathsThe role of mystery, reverence, and ruthlessly clear values in modern lifeRedefining jealousy, competition, and desire as creative informationHow AI is changing creativity — and how to keep our human spark aliveFinding peace and joy amid uncertainty and changeConnect with Michelle Pellizzon: Website: holisticism.com Instagram: instagram.com/holisticism/Substack: thetwelfthhouse.substack.com/Podcast: thetwelfthhouse.substack.com/podcastConnect with Tonya:Follow Tonya on Instagram: @tonyapapanikoloveSign up for Tonya’s NewsletterRainbo.com and @rainbomushroomsTry Fungki Mushroom CoffeeTry Fungki Herbal Mushroom CoffeeResources: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanA Project of One's Own Essay by Paul GrahamLearn more, dive in, join us for An Ethereal Reset 2026 in Greece. Instructions to Win a Bundle of Rainbo Products - Leave us Ratings and Reviews:(Or watch the video instructions here)Go to Spotify and search “The Rainbo Podcast”Follow the Show and Rate the Show on Spotify, and take a screenshotGo to Apple PodcastsSearch “The Rainbo Podcast”Scroll down past a few episodes until you get to the “Write a Review” sectionWrite your review and screenshot before you hit Submit, as Apple’s system can take a while to publishSend the Spotify screenshot and Apple review screenshot to [email protected] sure to go back to Apple Podcasts and hit submit on your reviewWe’ll pull a winner at the end of the month once we verify that your ratings/review went through to win a bundle of tinctures!We’ll contact you if you win so you can select your bundle of choiceCheck out all our bundles at https://rainbo.com/pages/bundles. Thanks and good luck!