Welcome to Is There More?, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of creativity, relationships, and learning to Dialog. This docuseries dives into the stories of creators and their teams who have crafted extraordinary music, films, TV shows, events, and companies—often through the most challenging times with family, friends, co-creators, followers, and fans.
As Jaxon J. Huffman says, “The most entertaining thing you can do is create entertaining things. And the most healing thing you can do is create something extraordinary with those closest to you.”
They Flipped the 9 Symptoms of BPD Into an Album… After Recovering
You guys,This episode hit me harder than I expected.My guests, Nixi Sol, are creating an album called "Human Too" built around the nine diagnostic criteria of Borderline Personality Disorder.But here’s what makes it especially interesting:Both of them have lived through BPD—and today, neither of them meets the diagnostic criteria anymore.So they’re creating these songs from the other side of it.We listened to several tracks together, and at one point I genuinely had to stop because I started crying.The last song we play, "Don’t Go", captures the frantic fear of abandonment so specifically that I found myself thinking: this is exactly what it sounds like inside my head when I’m in that state.And there was something strangely grounding about hearing it turned into music.Instead of just being trapped inside the emotion, suddenly I could hear it.Name it.Recognize it.We also talked about something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately:When you’ve been diagnosed with BPD, how do you know when you’re having a BPD reaction… and when you’re simply having a normal human reaction to something that actually hurt you?Because sometimes it can be both.This conversation gets into stigma, abandonment, identity, recovery, creativity—and what happens when you turn some of the darkest parts of your life into art someone else can finally see themselves in.If you’ve ever struggled with BPD, loved someone who has, or simply wondered what it actually feels like from the inside, I think you’ll get something from this one.
20 Aug 2026
His First Feature Film Cost Him 7 Years. Was It Worth It?
What happens when you spend eight years chasing a dream—only to discover that achieving it can’t give you the validation you expected?Filmmaker Joseph Marconi spent eight years bringing his first feature film, *Baby Love*, to life.He endured rejection after rejection, raised the money however he could, lost his lead actress on the second day of production, and spent his nights rewriting while directing all day.But the greatest cost wasn’t the time, money, or exhaustion.For years, Joe carried the belief that finishing this film would finally prove something about him. Then he finished it—and the life-changing moment he imagined never came.The film couldn’t give him his worth. But it did show him what he was capable of.In this episode, we talk about:• What it really takes to make your first feature film• Turning rejection and anger into creative fuel• Why creativity is more like training for a heavyweight fight than waiting for inspiration• The relationship between sobriety, discipline, and healthy detachment• Why achieving your dream may not feel the way you imagined• Writing characters from your own psyche without realizing it• Finding the people who will champion your creativity• Why “the cavalry isn’t coming”—and what to do about itRESOURCES MENTIONED:📖 *The War of Art* by Steven Pressfield:https://a.co/d/04M1wRoz🎥 Mark Duplass’s 2015 SXSW Film Keynote — “The Cavalry Is Not Coming”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZeWOAliA6YIf you’ve ever believed that accomplishing one enormous goal would finally make you feel worthy, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more honest conversations with creators about turning their darkest moments into breakthroughs—and discovering what else might be possible.#Filmmaking #CreativeProcess #IsThereMorePodcast
13 Aug 2026
The Harsh Truth About “Never Giving Up” on Your Dream
At some point, everyone who refuses to give up asks themselves the ultimate question: Am I persistent, or am I just fooling myself? Actor and producer Bert Rotundo has spent over 20 years pursuing his Hollywood dream, experiencing the exhilarating highs of bookings and the devastating lows of constant rejection and financial instability. After hitting rock bottom—delivering Postmates just to afford basic necessities—Bert was forced to completely reevaluate his identity and his career path. In this deeply honest interview, we discuss the brutal reality of the entertainment industry, navigating intense career burnout, and surviving your darkest moments. Discover how expanding your creative identity beyond just being an actor can lead to true reinvention, profound personal growth, and lasting fulfillment.🎙️ In This Episode, We Dive Into:- Surviving 20 years of Hollywood rejection- The psychological toll of the "starving artist" myth- Crying in a Postmates car: The reality of rock bottom- Why tying your entire identity to one job is dangerous- How to pivot from waiting for roles to creating your own- The concept of "compounding interest" in career success- Finding joy and mental peace outside of industry validation
Important Links & Resources:- 🌐 Dialogue Life Skills (Free monthly online mental health classes):https://istheremoreworld.com/dialog-lifeskills/- 🎙️ Is There More? Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@istheremoreworld/playlists- 🌐 Website: https://istheremoreworld.com/- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/istheremoreworld/- 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/istheremoreworld/If you found value in Bert's incredible journey of persistence and reinvention, please hit the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more raw stories and deep conversations! Share this video with a fellow creative who needs to hear this message today, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments below.#actingcareer #hollywooddreams #strugglingactor #creativejourney #reinvention #bertrotundo #podcastinterview #overcomingrejection #mentalhealth #indiefilmmaking
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