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When Love Becomes a Cage: Spotting Obsession vs. Passion in Art & Life | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the critical distinction between healthy passion and destructive obsession in creative work and personal relationships. This deep dive is essential for artists, writers, filmmakers, and anyone who has ever felt trapped by their own drive or burned out from the 'grind culture' that romanticizes exhaustion. Caoimhe shares a vulnerable personal story from her days as an indie film editor, where perfectionism masked fear, illustrating how obsession often masquerades as discipline while true passion feels expansive and generative…
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