Suffering For Art

Suffering For Art

By Brianna Kaleen

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Suffering for Art explores the highs and lows of a creative life, focusing on the mental, emotional, financial, and relational challenges unique to the industry. Through insightful conversations, we reveal the realities of pursuing art—the sacrifices, the resilience, and actionable ways to thrive without compromising passion. This podcast is dedicated to helping artists live fully, not just survive, while remaining true to their craft.
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04/01/26

19. Tax Write-Offs Creatives Don't Know About (But Should)

Most creatives assume taxes are confusing and intimidating—but understanding a few basic write-offs can actually make your creative life more sustainable. In this episode, I'm sharing the tax deductions that many creatives don't realize they qualify … Read more

03/15/26

18. Why Women Can’t Create Like Machines with Dr. Gordon

The world teaches women to push through. Push through the pain. Push through the fatigue. Push through the mood swings. Push through the burnout. But what if your body isn’t failing you — what if it’s trying to speak to you? In this episode, I sit do… Read more

02/01/26

17. You Already Fell Off Your New Year’s Resolution — Now Let’s Do It Right

You’ve already fallen off your New Year’s resolution — and that doesn’t mean you failed. In this episode of Suffering for Art, we explore why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to actually build goals that stick in 2026 — without burnout, shame, or … Read more

01/15/26

16. Success Isn’t Worth It If You’re Alone: Relationships Every Person Needs

In this episode of the Suffering for Art, I’m joined by relationship coaches and longtime leaders Sean Reed and Lanette Reed for a powerful conversation every creative needs to hear. We unpack the hierarchy of relationships — your relationship to sel… Read more

01/01/26

15. Why You Can’t Focus Anymore (and How to Reclaim Flow)

In a world engineered for distraction, what does it actually take to create meaningful work? In this episode of Suffering for Art, we dive into flow state and deep work—exploring how creativity thrives not through hustle or constant visibility, but t… Read more

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