Bryen Fulcher
Bryen Fulcher
Creativity & Substance Use: a Conversation with Erica Richmond
Creativity & Substance Use: a Conversation with Erica Richmond
Creativity & Substance Use: a Conversation with Erica Richmond
Sunday 7th August 2022
Erica Richmond joins Bryen Fulcher on Clear & Present to debunk the myth of alcohol as a creative catalyst, exploring how sobriety enhances creativity.
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Get the buttons here!Erica Richmond on Creativity Without Alcohol: A Clear & Present Conversation
I think of anybody who is looking at what's happening to their lives because of alcohol or other substances that eventually it doesn't serve you in the way that you were hoping- scale balancing, scale tips to causing you more harm, or just like preventing you from having a more interesting, fulfilling, deep present life.
Imagine if the idea of needing alcohol to fuel creativity was just a myth. In this engaging episode of 'Clear & Present', host Bryen Fulcher sits down with Erica Richmond, founder of Open Sky Stories, to debunk the romanticized notion of the 'tortured artist'. They discuss how sobriety has actually enhanced Erica's creative process and helped her develop a more intentional approach to writing.
The conversation takes a deep dive into how alcohol has been wrongly glorified in the arts and culture world, citing examples from famous writers like Augustine Burroughs and Ernest Hemingway. Erica shares her personal journey to sobriety and how it has shaped her life and work, including her published books 'Pixie and the Bees' and 'The Mail Art Stories Project'.
She talks about finding joy in everyday adventures with her two teens in Peterborough, Ontario, and how 'The Artists Way' was instrumental in her creative development. This episode is not just about breaking myths; it's about understanding the broader societal influences—like capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy—that impact personal growth. With a focus on the power of words to connect and heal, Erica's story is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
Tune in for a conversation that challenges old stereotypes and offers a fresh perspective on creativity and sobriety.