7 Jul 2026 10:00
EP402 | Burnout, and Letting Go of Impossible Expectations (w/ Mike Pecci)
On today's solo episode of In Love with the Process, Mike Pecci gets personal.
As he approaches his 48th birthday and prepares to direct his first feature film, Mike reflects on the journey that brought him here. He talks honestly about the bad habits he's developed over the years, the unrealistic expectations creatives put on themselves, and why so many of us are trying to succeed in a world that has completely changed.
Mike shares why he believes becoming an older director has actually been one of the greatest advantages of his career, and how years of experience have given him a perspective he never could have had in his twenties.
The conversation also explores burnout—how to recognize it before it's too late, the habits that quietly lead us there, and the difficult process of finding your way back.
Along the way, Mike talks about Disclosure Day, the growing stack of Criterion Blu-rays he's studying as he prepares for his upcoming feature film, and why slowing down to learn has become more important than chasing the next thing.
This isn't an episode about having all the answers.
It's about being honest.
For nearly a decade, these solo episodes have become some of the most beloved conversations on In Love with the Process because they're real, vulnerable, and filled with the lessons Mike is learning in real time.
If you've ever felt behind...
If you've ever questioned your path...
Or if you're simply trying to build a creative life without losing yourself in the process...
This episode is for you.
Music: Code Elektro, Mitch Murder
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