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The Terrible Creative

Patrick Fore
Photography
Creativity
Burnout
Mental Health
Social Media
Freelancing
Creative Burnout
Artificial Intelligence
Creative Process
Vulnerability
Johari Window
Instagram
Photography Industry
Gatekeeping
Creative Autonomy
Financial Stability
Third Space
Community
Isolation
Imposter Syndrome

The Terrible Creative is a storytelling podcast for photographers, designers, and creative professionals working through the parts of the creative process no gear review or business course ever covers. Each episode is 30 to 40 minutes. Solo. Story-driven. Built around mental health, artistic identity, and what honest work costs in a career rewarding performance over truth. This is not a photograph... more

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A friend of mine named Megan has spent more than a decade making beautiful, deeply human photographs of families. The kind of work that makes you feel something long after you’ve put the camera down. More than once I’ve told her she should be shootin... more

This week, we are throwing a match into one of the most heavily guarded hiding places in the creative industry: financial trauma, pricing shame, and the business choices we make when the market goes cold. In this special "pod swap" episode, Patrick j... more

We are doing something a little different this week. To give the live microphone a brief rest, we are pulling back the curtain on a project that has been built in the dark for months. In this episode, you are getting an exclusive, unedited listen to ... more

She said two words and I haven't stopped thinking about them since.

This episode started at an APA event in La Mesa, in an artist's studio, in a conversation with a commercial photographer who's doing everything right. Personal work that matters, co... more

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Shelly Waldman
Photographer, creator of Creative Campfire podcast
Creative Campfire
Episode: Money Talks - Audiobook Preview: The psychology of undercharging and how financial stability creates true creative freedom.
Tom Wright
Phototherapist and photographer
Self-described phototherapist, photographer
Episode: Terrible Conversations - Tom Wright - Tom Wright on Creative Work and Photography
David Lynch
American filmmaker and artist known for obsessive, boundary-pushing work
Episode: Subterranean - On Obsession, Part II
Jon Batiste
Composer and musician from a New Orleans musical lineage
Episode: Subterranean - On Obsession, Part II
Michele Zousmer
Documentary photographer; subject of the night's case study
Southern California photographer
Episode: Obsessed - Finding Your Creative Voice When the Algorithm Rewards Everyone Else's
Morgan Turner
Commercial photographer with experience across landscapes and portraits
Self / Independent photographer
Episode: The Audit - Was Your Work Already Replaceable Before AI Arrived?
Jamie Hughes
A social psychologist who specializes in trauma, resilience, and self-care.
Episode: The Wrong Target - When Freelance Invoices Go Unpaid, and Rage Takes the Mic
Dr. Michelle Hagel
Naturopathic doctor specializing in hormonal health, chronic stress, and emotional burnout
Based in Calgary, Canada
Episode: Dim, Not Done - Burnout, Breakdown, and the Slow Road Back

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Patrick Fore
Host of The Terrible Creative

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • A Voice That Needs To Be Heard

    Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the photography discussion. These podcasts are inspiring and really get you thinking. A different perspective and one that is not influenced by sponsorship. Absolutely worth subscribing to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steviebnice
    Canada5 months ago
  • Honest and real info for all creatives

    As someone who’s worked with Patrick several times, I always appreciate his honesty and self reflection. This podcast reflecting on his craft and things all creatives go through makes me appreciate him all the more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    inktree
    United States5 months ago
  • Podcast

    Patrick. Thanks for your podcast. I am enjoying the show each week. Thx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bent shaft
    United States6 months ago
  • A buffet of creative nourishment

    No matter who you are or what you make, this show will always leave you with uniquely-crafted insights and you might find you feel less alone in your strivings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EilerGrey
    United States9 months ago
  • This podcast is so relatable!

    This podcast is a gem. Listening to him feels like he crawled into my brain and said everything I couldn’t put into words. So relatable. Everyone who loves a creative person should listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christal Houghtelling
    United States10 months ago

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Episodes are described as thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.
Listeners praise honesty and depth, with a sense of being challenged and inspired.
Many note the show's authenticity and avoidance of sponsor-driven fluff.

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#195
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#121
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Apple Podcasts
#250
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Apple Podcasts
#238
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#12
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#31
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Terrible Conversations - Tom Wright - Tom Wright on Creative Work and Photography
Q: What distinguishes a photographer as an artist versus a technician in today's market?
Artists prioritize authentic storytelling and inner vision, while technicians focus on technical prowess; the industry's promotional culture often nudges people toward commoditization unless they consciously defend their artistic purpose.
Terrible Conversations - Tom Wright - Tom Wright on Creative Work and Photography
Q: How did Tom get started in photography and what shaped his approach?
Tom's journey started with teaching guitar to neurodivergent students, which taught him patience and empathy, then a switch to photography through experiments with Polaroid and Impossible Project, leading to a focus on storytelling and emotional resonance.
Terrible Conversations - Tom Wright - Tom Wright on Creative Work and Photography
Q: What is phototherapy and what problems does it solve for photographers?
Phototherapy is helping clients overcome creative block and align their work with a clear intent and audience, focusing on making the photography meaningful for both maker and viewer rather than just solving technical problems.
The Audit - Was Your Work Already Replaceable Before AI Arrived?
Q: What motivates you when you shoot landscapes or personal work, and how might AI affect that motivation?
The guest emphasizes that personal work is about joy, discovery, and being in the moment, not about client briefs; AI may remove some friction, but it cannot replace the emotional fulfillment and soul behind genuine, in-person experiences.
The Audit - Was Your Work Already Replaceable Before AI Arrived?
Q: Looking at your work, how close could AI prompts recreate the images you see in your portfolio?
The guest suggests that while prompts can approximate technical aspects, AI cannot capture the authentic presence, emotion, and nuanced choices that come from being in the moment with a subject; authenticity and the photographer's lived experience remain the differentiators.

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What is The Terrible Creative about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A story-driven exploration of the emotional and cognitive dimensions of professional creativity, with a focus on photography and design. Episodes center on identity, mental health, and the costs of pursuing meaningful work in a field shaped by algorithms, platforms, and market pressures. The show elevates personal narratives over gear talk, often featuring solo reflections or guest conversations that illuminate practice, vulnerability, and sustained artistic direction. Notable are its long-form, introspective style, honest critique of the creator economy, and a willingness to tackle difficult topics like burnout, obsession, and the tension between image and truth. This combination likely appeals to mid-career creatives seeking a more human,... more

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1. Shelly Waldman
2. Tom Wright
3. David Lynch
4. Jon Batiste
5. Michele Zousmer
6. Morgan Turner
7. Jamie Hughes
8. Dr. Michelle Hagel

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