The World Is Not Ending: How to Snap Out of Zombie Mode Through Creativity, Imagination and Art

Every time we open the news or social media, it feels like we're just 1 more headline away from Earth combusting into flames. It's hard not to feel that way when we're fire-hosed with atrocity at the top of every hour. I can't help but wonder: is the world actually ending, or are we just chronically overexposed to doom with no alternative vision to reach for? In this solo episode, I explore my own doom-and-gloom mode that sent me into AI psychosis, how I climbed out of the dark hole, and started to realize the power of imagination, relationships, art, creativity, and prioritizing seeking joy. If you've felt hopeless, numb, or paralyzed by fear, I hope this episode stirs something within you to ignite a new future. We need your creative thinking now more than ever. Questions to sit with: What inputs are you going reduce this week or intentionally change? What's something super imaginative and forward thinking and non-apocalyptic that you could start putting out in the world? What brings you joy and how can you top up on it this week? DM me @chelseariffe with your reflections ❤️‍🔥 I can't wait to hear what world you're building. Connect with Chelsea: 🪐 Pitch Perfect Fall 2026 Waitlist ☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website 🍿 Popcorn Club : Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist 📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes 💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast 📱 IG: ⁠@chelseariffe⁠ 🧵 Threads: @chelseariffe Support NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up! Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!

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The World Is Not Ending: How to Snap Out of Zombie Mode Through Creativity, Imagination and Art is an episode from Oh My Pod! with Chelsea Riffe by Chelsea Riffe.

This episode is 23:43 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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