The Creative Odyssey Podcast
Feeling stuck, burned out, or lost in the daily grind? Discover how creativity can help you heal, find purpose, and reconnect with your true self.
Welcome to The Creative Odyssey Podcast—the show for anyone searching for meaning, inspiration, and a way out of burnout. Hosted by Sri Lankan-American storyteller Sheran Ranasinghe, this podcast explores the powerful link between creativity, mental health, and personal growth.
Each episode dives deep into real stories of transformation—how artists, entrepreneurs, teachers, and everyday people use creative expression to overcome depression, anxiety, and identity crises. Whether you’re an artist, a creative professional, or someone who hasn’t picked up a paintbrush in years, you’ll find hope, practical tips, and a supportive community here.
What You’ll Get:
- Inspiring interviews with creatives, healers, and thought leaders
- Raw solo episodes on overcoming creative blocks, burnout, and self-doubt
- Actionable advice for reigniting your creative spark—even if you feel numb or stuck
- Honest conversations about identity, purpose, and the healing power of art
Perfect for:
- Creatives, artists, and makers
- Anyone struggling with burnout, stress, or feeling lost
- Listeners seeking mental health support and personal transformation
- Those craving authentic stories and practical inspiration
You’re not broken—you’re becoming. Creativity is your compass.
Subscribe now and join Sheran on a journey to rediscover your voice, heal from burnout, and live a more creative, joyful life.
Episodes
15 episodes
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Creativity Pulled Me Out of Rock Bottom
Are you feeling stuck, burned out, or just going through the motions? In this episode, I share my raw, personal story of hitting rock bottom as an executive chef—and how creativity, art, and play helped me find hope and purpose again.You’ll...
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15:38
I Had to Go Solo: The Scariest Creative Decision I’ve Ever Made
What happens when the thing you built with someone you admire… no longer feels aligned?In this deeply honest episode, I share the story behind one of the hardest creative decisions I’ve ever made: telling my podcast co-host I needed to g...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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14:18
Sunami Rodriguez & Mason Bufkin - From Page to Stage: How Storytelling Changes Lives
What does it mean to choose the creative path—again and again—when it doesn’t promise stability, clarity, or even recognition?In this episode of The Creative Odyssey, we’re joined by two storytellers from vastly different discip...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:08:42
Charles Pratt & Kyra Wells - Building Without Permission
What if you stopped waiting for permission—and just started building?In this episode of The Creative Odyssey Podcast, we sit down with Charles and Kyra, the creative powerhouse behind Breakthrough Sounds, one of Cl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:41
The Case for Curiosity: Embracing Creativity Over Perfection
In this episode of The Creative Odyssey Podcast, we explore the power of curiosity over perfection in the creative process. Whether you're a musician, writer, filmmaker, or any type of creator, perfectionism can be the biggest r...
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1:02:11
The Creative Rhythm - Trusting New Patterns as Your Best Path Forward
In this episode of The Creative Odyssey Podcast, Sheran and Ben dive into the transformative power of embracing curiosity over perfection. They reflect on lessons from the Odyssey Sounds creative meetup, the Cleveland 48-Hour Film Fest...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:03
Caleb Cameron, Emanuel Zerbo, Jeff Obrez: Music, Passion, and the Joy of Artistic Expression
In this episode, we explore the world of artistic expression with three talented guests: Caleb Cameron, and The Zerbo Brothers; Emanuel & Joseph. We explore how music serves as a powerful outlet for creativity, providing both joy and a mean...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:47
Joey Liberatore - Positive engagement with other creatives
Creative Odyssey Podcast Ep7 : Unleashing Creativity with Joey LiberatoreIn this exciting episode of "The Creative Odyssey," Sheran and Ben welcome their first guest, Joey Liberatore, a musician with a deep passion for creativi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:15:21
Why Change is so Hard!
In this episode we discussed the Prototype idea from our previous conversation and tested various creative block scenarios against it, finding that most passed. Feeling confident, we applied it to tackle our perfectionism, but the process felt ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:55
Becoming Creative-block-proof!
Last episode we delved into refining our creative process with a focus on authenticity. We acknowledged that the initial rush of creation, that burst of inspiration every creative feels, shouldn’t be expected to sustain throughout the entire pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:14
Experiencing Creative Blocks
In this podcast episode, we discuss the concept of creative block, noting that while it is a familiar term, its experience can vary greatly among individuals. We reflect on personal experiences of creative blocks, describing how initial e...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:12
Embracing Your Creative Identity
In this podcast episode, Ben & Sheran discuss their creative journeys, reflecting on their early experiences and how they recognized themselves as creatives. They share personal stories from their childhood, such as Ben's early fascination ...
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40:46
Are you a creative?
In episode 2, Ben & Sheran discuss their creative journeys, reflecting on their early experiences and how they recognized themselves as creatives. They share personal stories from their childhood. They explore the pivotal moments that ignit...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:34
The Importance of Reaching Out
In this first episode, Ben and Sheran recount their friendship's origin. They highlight the importance of meeting and collaborating with like-minded creative individuals. Despite initial insecurities and doubts about their creative capabilities...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:47
The Creative Odyssey Podcast Trailer
Welcome to The Creative Odyssey Podcast, where we dive deep into the creative process with unique perspectives, one being all the way from a tiny island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, and one, born and raised in the beautiful Buckeye State....
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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