How to Make Film and Art That Inspires Generations with Shaun Monson

Self-Helpless

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Alternative Health, Science, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Delanie Fischer chats with filmmaker and creator of Earthlings Shaun Monson about his creative process, evolving as an artist and activist, and balancing meaningful, niche storytelling with commercial work. He shares candid advice for filmmakers on staying true to your voice while building a sustainable creative career. Episode Highlights: Rejection to Virality: Inspiration + Word of Mouth Shaun’s Favorite Tools & Inside His Creative Process Powerful Advice to Shaun from James Cameron Editing: How Much to Show in Non-Fiction Film 2 Genres That Support Small Budgets & Visibility Have You Tried the Opposite of Your Usual Approach? 4 Powerful Quotes for Artists and Activists Collaborating with Celebs Who Share Your Values Check out Shaun's Films: https://www.nationearth.com/ ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: Filmmaker Kit Williamson on the Highs and Lows of a Creative Career: Dead Projects, Taking Control & an Unconventional Path: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1db83de7/filmmaker-kit-williamson-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-creative-career-dead-projects-taking-control-and-an-unconventional-path We Need Your Art! For Health, Community, and More with Amie McNee: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/25b6ee3e/we-need-your-art-for-health-community-and-more-with-amie-mcnee Can Ambition Be Sustainable? How to Prioritize What Matters in Life and Work with Kathy Oneto: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/469eca67/can-ambition-be-sustainable-how-to-prioritize-what-matters-in-life-and-work-with-kathy-oneto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	When was the last time you had space to feel?
0:04.0	With the National Trust, you might just find life standing still under towering trees.
0:10.0	Maybe you'll find connection among the stories of the past,
0:15.0	or a moment to disconnect from it all on a mountainside.
0:20.0	Whatever you're feeling, wherever you are, with the national trust, you can make space to
0:25.6	feel.
0:30.0	Hi, I'm Jessica Valant, a physical therapist and women's health expert and the host of Meet
0:34.7	Your Body, the show where we strip away the confusion and
0:38.0	reconnect you with the strength, wisdom, and joy your body already has.
0:42.5	Each week, I share real life stories and education around exercise, injuries, midlife, and mindset
0:48.6	to help you feel empowered and at home in your body.
0:52.6	Listen to Meet Your Body wherever you get your podcasts.
0:57.4	Hey everyone. Welcome to Self Helpless, where science, spirituality, and sustainability are
1:03.1	brunch buddies. I'm Delaney Fisher. And details about today's topic can be found in the episode
1:08.1	description. Ad free episodes are now available on Patreon at patreon.com slash self-helpless.
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1:27.0	Okay, it's podcast time.
1:29.5	I would just love to start with, you know, not only is Earthlings one of the most mentioned
1:35.6	documentaries by guests on this podcast, but I also hear it come up a lot in my personal life.
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