We’re hitting pause. In this episode, we step back from the usual pace to talk honestly about taking a break—why it matters, what it reveals, and how it can actually move your creative work forward. This isn’t about burnout or quitting. It’s about intention, clarity, and making space to grow as artists. We talk about: Knowing when it’s time to step away The difference between rest and avoidance What breaks can teach you about your work Letting go of pressure to constantly produce If you’ve been feeling stretched, stuck, or unsure about your next step—this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen on podcast platforms 🧸 Barnaby The Persnickety Bear Knitting and Sewing Patterns By Rebecca Danger https://www.etsy.com/shop/dangercrafts/ instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com

What happens when your creative life starts to feel overwhelming?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca, Tom, and Brecken Stockmar talk about burnout, stepping back, and the quiet moments when artists need to reset—not as a strategy, but as survival.

Together, they explore: – Creative burnout and emotional overload – Letting go of pressure and expectations – Reconnecting with your love for making – Why doing less might actually matter more

Sometimes the most honest thing an artist can do… is pause.

Find Brecken Stockmar: https://bakercreekceramics.com/brecken-stockmar Instagram @bakercreekceramics and @breckenstockmar_pottery

🧸 Barnaby The Persnickety Bear Knitting and Sewing Patterns By Rebecca Danger https://www.etsy.com/shop/dangercrafts/ instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com

What happens when your art starts to feel like pressure instead of expression?

In Episode 19 of My Art is My Voice, we talk honestly about identity, expectations, and staying connected to your creative voice without getting pulled into hustle culture.

A grounded conversation about making art in a way that still feels like yours.

🧸 Barnaby The Persnickety Bear Knitting and Sewing Patterns By Rebecca Danger https://www.etsy.com/shop/dangercrafts/

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