Podcast Episodes

Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression | with Dr. Edison de Mello

Creativity and mental health issues go together like peanut butter and jelly...or do they? According to the"Mad Genius Paradox," that may not be as t…

8 years, 9 months ago

BONUS: The "HumanCharger" - A Revolutionary Light Therapy Device For 'Creatives' Who Live In the Dark

If you're a "creative professional" the chances are extremely high that you live in the dark. As a film editor, I have to spend all day in a dark roo…

8 years, 9 months ago

BONUS: Take Your Standing Workstation to the Next Level with the 'Topo Mat'

The standing desk revolution is upon us, but the number one complaint I hear from those who convert is that the transition is painful, and standing f…

8 years, 9 months ago

[START HERE] The Beginner's Guide to Optimizing Yourself

Welcome to Optimize Yourself!

If you’re a first-time listener, I’m grateful to have you with me and I appreciate you taking a little bit of time out o…

8 years, 10 months ago

Q&A: Career vs. Family + the Future of Fitness In Post

This episode is the latest Q&A episode with my trusty sidekick Natalie Boschan, and in this episode we answer the question “How do I know when it’s w…

9 years, 2 months ago

What Does It Take to Be An "ACE" Editor?

"What is ACE, how do I become a member, and what are the benefits?" are common questions I'm asked often by fellow film editors (that I've also asked…

9 years, 2 months ago

What Every College Student (and Recent Grad) Needs to Know About 'Making It' In Hollywood, pt2

Let’s be honest...many of the poor habits that we have living in front of our computers did not materialize overnight. Instead they formed very slowl…

9 years, 3 months ago

What Every College Student (and Recent Grad) Needs to Know About 'Making It' In Hollywood, pt1

Let’s be honest...many of the poor habits that we have living in front of our computers did not materialize overnight. Instead they formed very slowl…

9 years, 3 months ago

The Art of the Cut

Film editing is a magical art form that very few people truly understand. Frankly, there are people within the film industry that don't understand th…

9 years, 3 months ago

Taking Meal Prep to the Next Level (The Return of Prep Dish)

Let's face it: When you routinely work 16 hours a day in front of a computer, one of the greatest challenges is maintaining a healthy diet. On Monday…

9 years, 3 months ago