Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process

In this episode, my guest is Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer of numerous award-winning artists, including Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Adele, Eminem, Slayer, and many more. Rick is also the host of the podcast Tetragrammaton and the author of the best-selling book about the creative process entitled “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” In this Q&A episode, Rick explains the practical aspects of the creative process, such as specific morning and daily routines, the role of movement, and how to source and capture ideas, interpret dreams, and generate work-life balance. He also offers advice for those struggling with creative or motivation blocks. He explains how cultivating relationships with the unknown, uncertainty and life circumstances heightens the creative process. Rick’s insights into accessing your artistic spirit and direction apply to everyone and all realms of art, work, and life.

Resources

• A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs (podcast)
• Jack Kornfield
• Meditation on Lovingkindness
• Asi Wind (mentalist)
• Rick Rubin on The Joe Rogan Experience
• Ramones - Loudmouth, 1975 (YouTube Clip)
• Henry Rollins, Joe Strummer, Rick Rubin & Johnny Cash (photo)
• iPhone red screen
• Tetragrammaton episode with Andrew Huberman
• Lift Run Shoot (podcast)

Books

• "The Creative Act: A Way of Being"
• "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life"

Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned

• Rick Rubin: How to Access Your Creativity (previous Rick Rubin episode)
• Guest Series | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health
• What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health