In Episode 30 of Flow State Podcast, Harry returns from hiatus with a solo episode full of reflections and updates, sharing how recent major life changes have shaped his perspective and creative process. He talks about why failure and experimentation are essential to making meaningful art, and how embracing both has helped him continue to grow as an artist. Harry answers fan questions about cultivating creativity in childhood, avoiding creative overwhelm, and sharpening free association skills. He reacts to a fan-submitted freestyle, then closes out the episode with a recap freestyle, bringing everything together in classic Flow State fashion.Show Notes:

New Years Rocking Eve Performance

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DERIB1aPg79/

Why Creatives Must Be Allowed To Do Bad Work (David Sylvester)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwBejDxTHFY

Harry Mack - "Bounce House" Car Freestyle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqGThHzAilw

Orff Instruments

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orff_Schulwerk

Should I Write This Rhyme?

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/should-i-write-this-rhyme

Treat It Like A Hobby

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/treat-it-like-a-hobby

March On

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/march-on

Back To The Program

https://www.harrymackofficial.com/back-to-the-program

Freestyle Medicine | Harry Mack x UCHealth

https://youtu.be/jR5amJbKr_g

UCHealth Freestyle Medicine Playlist

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzi2XpYJaIa41TbVA6J3pUCxx07763aC&si=UvtCWtER7FWOl7yk

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:29 Life Updates

00:09:43 David Sylvester on Artistic Expression

00:25:16 Q1: How did you develop creativity in childhood?

00:36:16 Q2 Part 1: How do you not get overwhelmed?

00:42:39 Q2 Part 2: How do you choose paths?

00:45:45 Q3: How do you improve free association?

00:59:31 Q4: UCHealth Collaboration

01:07:16 Freestyle Submission: Jacob D

01:16:17 Closing Freestyle