The Right Brain Café

Conversations on Creativity

The editors of the Book Worms Horror Zine, James DeFeo, and Regina Saint Claire, offer tips on creativity. Whether you are a writer, musician, fine artist, or just someone wanting to introduce more creativity into your life, this podcast is for you. So join Regina in her haunted library and James in his Office of Demonology to push your creativity to the next level. read less
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Episodes

Tik Toxic: The Self-Promotion Trap
Jan 14 2025
Tik Toxic: The Self-Promotion Trap
In this thought-provoking episode of The Right Brain Café, hosts Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti tackle a dilemma plaguing many creative individuals today: the overwhelming pressure to promote their work on social media. While platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok offer unprecedented opportunities to reach a global audience, they also come with a heavy toll on mental health, creativity, and overall well-being.James and Regina share insights into how constant self-promotion can lead to burnout, stifling the very creativity that drives an artist’s work. They explore how the endless cycle of likes, shares, and algorithms shifts focus from meaningful creation to chasing fleeting online validation. The hosts draw on personal experiences, anecdotes from other artists, and expert advice to discuss practical ways to strike a healthier balance.Listeners will walk away with strategies to protect their mental health, set boundaries with social media, and return to a mindset where the joy of creating takes center stage. Whether you’re an artist, writer, or musician, this episode will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt the strain of juggling creativity and the constant pull of the digital world.Don’t miss this candid, compassionate conversation that reminds us all: your art deserves to flourish, and so do you.LINKS:Final Dress by R. Saint ClaireBook Worms Horror ZineAn author's book sales soared after a TikTok video of him looking 'defeated' at a book signing went viralJames' TikTokWhy Being a Content Creator is Ruining your ArtLottery Curse VictimsThe Art Mentor YouTube ChannelBook: How to be Enough
NaNo-OH NO! Exploring A.I. in the Art Community
Sep 6 2024
NaNo-OH NO! Exploring A.I. in the Art Community
Kicking off Season 2 of The Right Brain Cafe, Regina and James dive into the hot topic of A.I.'s role in the art world. Prompted by the recent controversy surrounding NaNoWriMo's comments on using A.I. in writing, they explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of A.I. in the creative process. Tune in to hear their insights on how technology is reshaping the artistic landscape.Mentioned in this episode:BOOKSThe Fourth Turning - https://amzn.to/3AMKDWH"Regina's Books - https://amzn.to/3ZaUH6dThe Real Demons of Pop Culture A.I. Created Coloring Book - https://amzn.to/4ebmo31https://amzn.to/4ebmo31LINKS4th Cone Tie-Dyed Shirts - https://4thconedyes.square.site/Steve Donoghue YouTube on NaNoWriMo - https://youtu.be/F68uU6cobSEWhy A.I. Isn't Going to Make Art (New Yorker Article posted by Joe Hill) - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/why-ai-isnt-going-to-make-artGet Regina’s book > Buy CarniAbout This Podcast:From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library, Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on creativity.Contact Us:Email (not for submissions): bookwormshorrorzine@gmail.comSubmit your short story (up to 1500 words) to:La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007Join us on social to chat Book Worms HorrorFollow our Instagram for behind-the-scenes of the show and to interact with us every single day.Regina's Haunted Library YouTube ChannelDr. J’s The Office of Demonology YouTube Channel (James' Channel)The Real Demons of Pop Culture PodcastJames on TikTok