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
