EP94 | Cynicism Isn’t Cool — It’s Killing Your Creativity
05/19/25 • 25 min
Cynicism isn’t insight — it’s fear in a leather jacket.
This week, Levi unpacks how our culture has made cynicism stylish and why it’s starving your creativity. From entertainment and social media to personal relationships and inner voices, this episode is a soulful call to reclaim your voice and stop shape-shifting for approval.
🎙️ Inside:
- Why cynicism blocks your creative expression
- How to spot the "cynical bully" in your mind and your feed
- Why earnestness, not irony, is the new rebellion
- How to drop breadcrumbs to attract your true creative tribe
Whether you're a midlife artist, a quiet creative, or someone who just wants to feel expressed again — this one’s for you.
🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
Cynicism isn’t insight — it’s fear in a leather jacket.
This week, Levi unpacks how our culture has made cynicism stylish and why it’s starving your creativity. From entertainment and social media to personal relationships and inner voices, this episode is a soulful call to reclaim your voice and stop shape-shifting for approval.
🎙️ Inside:
- Why cynicism blocks your creative expression
- How to spot the "cynical bully" in your mind and your feed
- Why earnestness, not irony, is the new rebellion
- How to drop breadcrumbs to attract your true creative tribe
Whether you're a midlife artist, a quiet creative, or someone who just wants to feel expressed again — this one’s for you.
🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
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EP93 | Meghan Murphy on Conviction & Creating Without Permission
Meghan Murphy, award-winning actor and powerhouse vocalist, joins Levi for a soulful, no-holds-barred conversation about artistic conviction, creative evolution, and why it’s time to stop waiting for permission.
Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis sits down with the magnetic Meghan Murphy—known for her commanding vocals, signature “Big Red” flair, and fearless storytelling—for a deep-dive into what it means to create with conviction. From the soul of Amy Winehouse to the spirit of Bette Midler, Meghan shares her journey from Chicago's theater scene to international stages, revealing the rebel heart behind her celebrated persona.
In this heartfelt, hilarious, and unfiltered episode, Levi and Meghan unpack:
- The power of showing up fully—on stage and in life
- Performing for cruise ships and queer cabarets
- Turning pain into purpose without apology
- Why “there are no lanes” is the mantra every artist needs
- What it means to be the thermostat, not the thermometer
If you're craving artistic permission, soulful encouragement, and a reminder that your voice is enough, this one’s for you.
💌 Download two free live tracks from Levi:
https://www.levikreis.com/tour-blog/seven-seasons-of-song-my-puerto-vallarta-story/
🎧 Stream Levi’s music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MxSB2qv4d11PSgSVCSzJG?si=kIwKElNYR2is4pLfI4qzPg
📺 Watch & subscribe to The Church of Kreis Podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@churchofkreis
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