The Uncomfortable Talk Show
The Uncomfortable Talk Show
Podcast Description
This season, I’m turning the spotlight onto indie writers, poets, and authors. My goal is to help you find your voice, overcome creative challenges, and share your unique stories with the world. Whether you’re dealing with writer’s block, navigating the complexities of self-publishing, or looking for ways to build your author platform, I’m here to offer support and practical advice.
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The podcast focuses on themes of creativity, self-discovery, and the struggles of the writing process, with episodes discussing topics like overcoming writer's block, personal narratives of loss and recovery, and the intricacies of building an author platform, as seen in episodes featuring Susan Moore's raw explorations of silence and grief, as well as spotlight interviews with authors like Jessica K. Foster and Maren Jenner.
Season 4 of The Uncomfortable Talk Show with Susan Moore marks a grounded new chapter.
This season is about steadiness over spectacle. Rhythm over hype. Presence over performance.
Inspired by the idea of the lighthouse — standing firm without chasing — Season 4 focuses on showing up consistently and honestly, one episode at a time. You’ll hear real reflections on rebuilding after grief, navigating health challenges, creative resilience, and what it means to find your footing again when life has felt scattered.
Alongside personal insight, this season also shines a light on independent creators and bold voices forging their own paths — people who create with integrity rather than noise.
The goal isn’t perfection.
It isn’t polish.
It’s presence.
One steady episode per week.
A grounded space for uncomfortable, necessary, and human conversations.
If you’ve ever needed to rebuild momentum quietly, this season is for you.
My website is https://ko-fi.com/thesusanmoore
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The Uncomfortable Talk Show with Susan Moore
Release Date: March 1, 2026
In Episode 2 of Season 4, I sit down with actress and award-winning independent filmmaker Natasha Zoë Dean for an honest conversation about forging your own creative path.
Natasha shares her journey into directing and the development of her upcoming project, The Bloodline: Ascension of Seraphim. We talk about what it really means to become an independent filmmaker — the discipline, the uncertainty, the lessons learned as a first-time director, and the courage it takes to stay true to your vision under pressure.
In this episode, we explore:
• Becoming an independent filmmaker
• Lessons from stepping into the director’s chair
• The creative process and storytelling inspiration
• Influential directors and films
• Behind the scenes of The Bloodline
• Building a sustainable career in indie film
Season 4 of The Uncomfortable Talk Show is about grounding yourself in discomfort and choosing rhythm over hype. Natasha embodies that steady commitment to craft — building her work intentionally and staying aligned with her creative vision.
If you’re interested in filmmaking, directing, storytelling, or simply creating something meaningful in your own life, this conversation offers insight, honesty, and inspiration.
You can watch the full video interview on Natasha’s YouTube channel and explore her short films and creative projects here:
🎬 YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYf9456nuew&t
🎥 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NashaDean
🎞 Cast Myself Studio: https://youtube.com/@MoreNashaDean
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/natasha_zoe_dean
🎬 Patreon: https://patreon.com/c/nashadean
To learn more about me and The Uncomfortable Talk Show, visit:
https://linktr.ee/thesusanmoore
One episode. Every Sunday.
That’s the rhythm.
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