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The Zack Arnold Podcast

Hi I'm Zack, and the purpose of my work is to help you find meaning and purpose in yours (without burning out...or selling your creative soul).

If you've built your entire career around your creativity like I have, you may be asking the same question I am: Is there a future for us “creatives,” Or is it game over? I can't promise that I know what the future brings, but I do promise few are more dedicated to helping you find the answers than I am.

You're in the right place if:

  • You live to create. Your work isn't just a job but an expression of who you are.
  • You create to live. Your livelihood depends on your creativity.
  • You love making cool shit.


Whether you identify as introverted or neurodivergent (or both, like me)...

No matter if you're a misfit, a rebel, an outlier, or a troublemaker...

If you've been called weird, nerdy, dorky, quirky, or awkward...

Or if you’re an over-thinker, procrastinator, or perfectionist…

You are welcome here. 😊

Come join me as I have honest, authentic, and candid conversations with NYT bestselling authors, Oscar and Emmy winners, experts across many different industries, and ordinary humans achieving extraordinary things.

Careers Self-Improvement Mental Health Business Education Books Health & Fitness Arts How To Visual Arts Entrepreneurship
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
455
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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The Darker Side of Creativity | with Daniel Arnold

The Darker Side of Creativity | with Daniel Arnold

Daniel Arnold, is a world-renowned NYC street photographer who has been hailed by Gawker as ‘The best photographer on Instagram,’ by Wired as ‘Instagram’s ultimate street photographer,’ the New Yorke…

01:29:34  |   Thu 04 Oct 2018
Never Take 'No' For An Answer | with Natalie Asatryan

Never Take 'No' For An Answer | with Natalie Asatryan

Natalie Asatryan is the youngest female in the country to be certified as a yoga instructor. If you’re not terribly familiar with the process of becoming a yoga instructor, trust me...it’s not easy f…

00:38:10  |   Thu 20 Sep 2018
Taking Recovery to a Whole New Level with the TheraGun | with Dr. Jason Wersland

Taking Recovery to a Whole New Level with the TheraGun | with Dr. Jason Wersland

Dr. Jason Wersland is a chiropractor, athlete, and the founder & inventor of the TheraGun, a revolutionary neuromuscular percussive therapy device...or in laymen’s terms, the most badass massage powe…

01:04:15  |   Thu 13 Sep 2018
Don't Just Sit...SitTight | with Scott Bahneman

Don't Just Sit...SitTight | with Scott Bahneman

Scott Bahneman is the creator of the SitTight (use coupon code 'OPTIMIZE' for 10% OFF), an active sitting chair which has become my new #1 recommendation for anyone looking for “the best ergonomic de…

00:54:55  |   Thu 06 Sep 2018
EditFest 2018 Panel

EditFest 2018 Panel "The Extended Cut: How to Survive and Thrive In Editorial"

This bonus episode is a raw recording of my recent appearance at the wonderful event Editfest in Los Angeles where I was on a panel sponsored by Avid Technology titled, “The Extended Cut: How to Surv…

01:26:47  |   Wed 05 Sep 2018
Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW

Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW

Kevin Bull is an obstacle course racing athlete and an American Ninja Warrior superstar who has appeared on 5 seasons of the show, as well as other competition shows such as Spartan: Ultimate Team Ch…

00:53:40  |   Tue 04 Sep 2018
Dear Hollywood: We're Not

Dear Hollywood: We're Not "Lucky to Be Here"...You're Lucky to Have Us

Two weeks ago I released the article Dear Hollywood: We Create Entertainment For a Living...We're Not Curing Cancer, and it was shared over 3000 times in the first 48 hours. Clearly the idea of inhal…

00:15:45  |   Wed 15 Aug 2018
5 Things Every Editor Can Do to Build Trust and Keep Clients

5 Things Every Editor Can Do to Build Trust and Keep Clients

The following is a reading of my article '5 Things Every Editor Can Do to Build Trust With Clients' available at Frame.io Insider.

» Click here to read this article at Frame.io Insider

Avid Media Com…

00:19:57  |   Thu 09 Aug 2018
My 5 Favorite Articles From 'Season One'

My 5 Favorite Articles From 'Season One'

Summer is officially here which means the first season of the Optimize Yourself Podcast has come to a close (don't worry...I'll be back right after Labor Day). I cannot express enough how grateful I …

00:07:42  |   Thu 02 Aug 2018
Dear Hollywood...We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.

Dear Hollywood...We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.

Author’s Note: In the wake of the possible IATSE strike I wanted to share my two cents specifically regarding turnaround times and overall hours. I know the pension plan is the headline of negotiatio…

00:15:01  |   Tue 24 Jul 2018
My 10 Favorite Podcast Interviews From 'Season One'

My 10 Favorite Podcast Interviews From 'Season One'

Click to Download Audio Summer is officially here which means the first season of the Optimize Yourself Podcast has come to a close (don't worry...I'll be back right after Labor Day). I cannot expres…

00:09:42  |   Thu 19 Jul 2018
Feeling Lost? It's Time to 'Find Your Why' | with David Mead

Feeling Lost? It's Time to 'Find Your Why' | with David Mead

“Why.”

It’s an incredibly simple word that carries tremendous power when used correctly. But unfortunately ‘why’ is a question we are often afraid to ask of others because we don’t want it to look lik…

00:44:58  |   Thu 12 Jul 2018
6 Lessons Learned From 6 Months of Training For American Ninja Warrior

6 Lessons Learned From 6 Months of Training For American Ninja Warrior

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“Who’s stupid idea was this anyway?”

It definitely wasn’t the first time I had asked myself this in the last six months since declaring that my #1 goal for 2018 was transfor…

00:24:39  |   Thu 05 Jul 2018
The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone

The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone

Depression. Burnout. Imposter Syndrome.

I’ll take “3 Things I’d Rather Not Admit That I’ve Experienced” for $1000, Alex!

In today’s society we are conditioned to believe that we have to show up to work…

01:01:31  |   Thu 28 Jun 2018
Dear Zack:

Dear Zack: "I'm having trouble finding work and want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to better my chances..."

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On a weekly basis I receive emails, Facebook messages, and tweets from people all over the world who work in creative fields. Some people send me pages worth of their life stor…

00:22:55  |   Fri 22 Jun 2018
Finding Strength On the Road to Disability | with Chris Anselmo

Finding Strength On the Road to Disability | with Chris Anselmo

"Easy left a long time ago."

- Chris Anselmo

The subject matter of disabilities, especially muscular dystrophy, is a subject matter near and dear to my heart. I spent eight years of my life producing a…

01:01:53  |   Thu 14 Jun 2018
Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True 'Cobra Kai'

Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True 'Cobra Kai'

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the last thirty years, you’re no doubt familiar with The Karate Kid - the inspiring underdog story of Daniel Larusso, an awkward teen from Newark who moves to ‘…

00:25:37  |   Sun 10 Jun 2018
How to Build a Career You're Proud Of | with Robert Hardy

How to Build a Career You're Proud Of | with Robert Hardy

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If you work in a creative industry, you probably already know how difficult it can be to just making a living. But if you’re intention is to not only making a living but also f…

00:57:12  |   Thu 31 May 2018
The Beginner's Guide to Alleviating Chronic Pain In 5 Min a Day...Right at Your Desk [VIDEOS]

The Beginner's Guide to Alleviating Chronic Pain In 5 Min a Day...Right at Your Desk [VIDEOS]

I've already written extensively about how being sedentary is awful for your health and how sitting can kill your creativity. But in addition to the long term detriments of not moving at your desk, t…

00:13:39  |   Thu 24 May 2018
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