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Hypermemoir
by Chris Valdheims
Hypermemoir helps you find your creative voice. Join us for this weekly podcast as we explore authentic self-expression by discussing perfectionism, limiting beliefs, facing trauma, and taking ownership of your story.Join your host - author and entrepreneur Chris Valdheims - as we delve deep into how we can all get better at finding our creative voice and sharing our story with others.Please find us at: https://hypermemoir.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/hypermemoir
Episodes
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Slowing down to explore deeper creativity
A couple of months ago, I moved from California to Croatia. The change in scene offered me a chance to reevaluate creativity and how a slower approach to letting creative work unfold often produces better results. I share what I learned about the creative process and slow productivity in an…
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Foster care
In this episode, I discuss my foster care experience in the early 1980s when I lived with an Italian-American family in Somerville, Massachusetts. Aside from the searing terror and existential dread I felt as a six-year-old separated from his family, I had a great time with my foster family. Even...
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Detaching from outcomes
Great creative results come when we detach from the outcomes. It's tempting to force our creative work to achieve some end, and while there are moments when that might make sense, the best creative work comes when we release those ends and let our creativity go where it may. This episode…
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What I learned after a year of Hypermemoir
I share lessons learned after doing Hypermemoir for nearly a year. I hope this episode helps those struggling to get a creative project out into the world or who have taken steps but wonder what the point of all of it is. In the episode, I share how releasing over 30 podcast episodes has helped…
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Loneliness, grounding, creativity.
Can loneliness provide fuel for your creativity? It can, and that’s what I discuss in this podcast episode. I share with you how I learned to convert my persistent loneliness into fuel for creative growth and expression. Along the way, we touch on learning to be grounded, how play supports that...
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Give art (another) chance
In this episode, I discuss my feelings about uncovering some old art in a storage unit that I was clearing out. Uncovering this art became an emotional bombshell because, for a long time, I felt it represented artistic failure. In this episode, I talk about how I shifted that perspective and...
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Space to play
Chris Valdheims shares his experience of getting back into DJing and how it reminded him of play's importance. He defines play as doing something without any goal - purely for enjoyment. Chris emphasizes the significance of play in developing one's creative voice and storytelling abilities. He...
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You're a sellout!
We discuss the relationship between art, commerce, and self-promotion. We explore the importance of building and leveraging a platform for commercial viability, emphasizing the need for artists to prioritize art while managing the business side. We talk about the creative expression and enjoyment...
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Big things first
We discuss the importance of prioritizing big goals and long-term creative projects over short-term tasks that seem to eat up the day. Chris shares his personal experience of how prioritizing his creative work has led to significant changes in his life. He encourages listeners to make time for...
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The weird arc of history
Chris contrasts his currently comfortable existence with the contents of his grandfather's journals from the refugee camp after World War II. He explores the weirdness of history and the differences between generations. Chris discusses the importance of understanding history to gain perspective…
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Writing about your life
Writing about your life has incredible power. In this episode, Chris Valdheims shares his experiences of writing a memoir. He describes the process of collecting material, shaping it, and receiving feedback. Writing about your life means taking ownership of one's story and finding meaning in what...
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Pushing against the void
We explore the concept of the void, a place where information and insight are missing or lost. I share my personal experience of encountering the void while researching his family history and discuss how to move from a situation of not knowing to making sense of things. This episode offers...
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Creative iteration
In this episode, Chris Valdheims discusses the process of creative iteration and how it applies to his podcast. He shares his experience of starting the podcast and writing a book and how he had to adjust along the way. Chris emphasizes the importance of feedback and how it can help refine and...
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Who is Zanis Waldheims?
In this episode, Chris Valdheims shares the story of his grandfather, Zanis Waldheims, a geometric abstract artist he only learned about in 2009. Chris explains how he discovered his grandfather's artwork and its impact on his life. He also discusses his search for family history and his…
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The essential creator
The essential role of a human is to create; that’s how I look at it, at least. While you might disagree with that statement, it’s hard to deny that creating something new offers a sense of fulfillment that few other things can. Everyone should step into the creator role, but internal and external...
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Rebuilding my family tree
I had a weird hang-up about family trees. In this episode, I discuss how, as an adult, I rebuilt my family tree. This came after growing up confused as I wondered whether my adoptive family’s family tree was mine or whether I could still use my birth family’s. Rebuilding my family tree meant...
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Death by overthinking
If you have perfect information, it’s too late. Too many creative projects die because we plan and think them to death. We can feel that if we read one more book or do one more tutorial, we will finally be “ready.” But our creative projects die while we await a state of readiness that never...
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The Morning Moron
In this episode, I tell a story from my high school years about when a friend and I got the cops called on us for a zine we made. This happened over 30 years ago, but it hurt my creativity until I learned to explore the emotions around it all. I share this story to show how episodes like these…
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Why I had to go to Latvia
In 2016, I went to Latvia for the first time. I had been the first person in my family to return since they fled the country in 1945. Going back there seemed like a way to complete a circle, especially since my main reason for going was to see my grandfather's artwork on display in his home...
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Anything to avoid writing
I love to write but will do whatever it takes to avoid it. If you have a creative calling, you may also know that starting can be a real drag and super-hard. In this episode, I discuss why we avoid creative work, and I also share some tips for how to break through that initial resistance....
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Not everyone will be into what you make. And that's good.
Right off the bat, 50% of the people out there won’t be interested in what you’re putting out. That number will include friends, family, colleagues, and others. And it’s actually okay that they’re not interested. Part of the creative process involves finding your “tribe” of folks who genuinely...
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Creation vs. Compulsion
Creativity for the sake of creating something new differs from creativity done in service of external goals like money or esteem. Often, the latter goals lead to compulsive creative behavior. In this episode, I discuss the difference between creating from compulsion and how creating from…
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You're not too old; it's not too late.
It often feels like we’re too old to start a creative pursuit. But that limiting belief keeps us from fully engaging our creative voice. Learn why thinking you’re too old to be creative is likely BS and how age and experience can be an asset to creative pursuits. [00:01:55] Fear masks limiting...
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How you can avoid getting overwhelmed by possibility
Have you ever suffered from Shiny Object Syndrome? It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by possibilities, leading to creative gridlock. In this episode, I talk about how to overcome Shiny Object Syndrome and the feeling of being overwhelmed by creative possibilities. I introduce a simple system to…
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Stay with it
Too many creative projects die because we don't stay with them long enough. We quit when it gets hard or when confronted with difficulty or friction. But creative success demands a level of consistently showing up and putting in the work - often over a long time before we see any results. This...
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BONUS 001 - What I’ve learned from making this podcast so far.
I’ve learned some stuff from making this podcast that will help you. And these lessons will help you get your own creative projects moving and out there. In this amazing bonus episode, I give a little behind-the-scenes of making this podcast and putting it out. I talk about showing up…
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You're right where you should be
As creative people, we sometimes feel like we aren’t where we should be. We might feel that we should be further along or should have done more by now, or have a different path. But the truth is you’re right where you should be. And this episode helps you understand how you can use even the...
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Honor the ancestors!
What do we owe the ancestors? It might strike you as odd to talk about ancestors on a show about creativity, but I believe that connecting with one's ancestors plays a key role in developing a creative voice. In this episode, I discuss how learning about my ancestors provided me with extra fire…
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Oh no! What will my clients think?
Many of us have jobs that feel at odds with our creative expression. We think we must adhere to some professional persona or risk being ostracized or alienating our clients and customers. That often means subduing our creative voice in an attempt to fit in. But by being our whole, creative…
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Transmuting my painful story into gold.
My personal story begins when I was separated from my family when I was seven years old. The pain and disorientation colored my childhood and early adulthood. But as an adult, I reconnected with my original family in a strange and surprising way. I explain what happened. I also talk about how I...
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Comparison is a thief
Comparison corrodes creative voice. It's a struggle I've had, but I've been able to take steps to get better at coping with it. In this episode, I discuss comparison and how it's the enemy of creative voice. I talk about a few ways that you can immediately quench the fires of comparison and put...
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Right on for the darkness
Many of us choose to avoid the darkness. We want to stay positive, and we don't want to dwell on things that we deem unpleasant. But what if facing the darkness actually empowers your creative growth and helps you overcome the things that hold you back? That's what this episode speaks on. I share...
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Celebrating wins to drive creative growth
Many of us don't know how to celebrate our wins. We fear that people will think we're egotistical or braggadocious if we're vocal about what we've achieved. But by not celebrating our wins, we shortchange ourselves. Celebrating our wins offers us an easy and powerful way to persevere and create...
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Leaning into creative discomfort
Being creative and sharing our creativity with the world feels uncomfortable. Running from that discomfort feels like a natural response, but to honestly use our creative voice, learning how to LEAN INTO the discomfort and make peace with it is imperative. In this episode, I share my experience…
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Why I changed my name at 45 years old.
I changed my first and last names when I was 45. I was adopted when I was seven, and part of that adoption process was changing my name. I lived most of my life under that adopted name. But eventually, I realized that my original name suited me more, and I moved to change it after years of…
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Being creative vs. having a creative voice
Being creative and having a creative voice are two entirely different creatures. The first is about imagination and technique; the second involves sharing your creation with the world. Many people get good at being creative but struggle to find the voice to share. This episode explores why…
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Transcend limiting stories
Limiting beliefs diminish our creative voice. We all harbor limiting beliefs that keep us from fully expressing our creative voice. But the challenge is to recognize and challenge those beliefs to realize what we are called to create. Learn ways that you can identify, challenge, and transcend...
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You don't find time. You take it by force.
This episode of the Hypermemoir podcast talks about how we can change our attitude toward time to a more proactive stance by changing the way we look at time. Many people have difficulty prioritizing creative work because they see it as something that comes after all else is done when the luxury…
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Perfectionism
The first episode of the Hypermemoir podcast deals with perfectionism. We talk about perfectionism first because it's one of the biggest enemies of the creative voice. In this episode, Chris Valdheims discusses how he has dealt with perfectionism and how anyone can move past the paralysis it...
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Hypermemoir Podcast Trailer
In a world of AI-generated art and lookalike social media profiles, there's one thing that anyone can find and develop. One thing that all of us are born with but that many of us lose or diminish. And that's our creative voice. Hypermemoir is a podcast about finding and developing your creative...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hypermemoir helps you find your creative voice. Join us for this weekly podcast as we explore authentic self-expression by discussing perfectionism, limiting beliefs, facing trauma, and taking ownership of your story.Join your host - author and entrepreneur Chris Valdheims - as we delve deep into how we can all get better at finding our creative voice and sharing our story with others.Please find us at: https://hypermemoir.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/hypermemoir
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Hypermemoir helps you find your creative voice. Join us for this weekly podcast as we explore authentic self-expression by discussing perfectionism, limiting beliefs, facing trauma, and taking ownership of your story.Join your host - author and entrepreneur Chris Valdheims - as we delve deep into...
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Hypermemoir is created and hosted by Chris Valdheims.
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