Do you think art can change the world? So do I! We’re at a pivotal moment when scientists, medical practitioners, and creatives are coming together in recognition of the ways that art plays an indispensable role in our well-being, as individuals, communities, and societies. In each episode we hear from artists and creatives who share their inspiration for their work and its wider impact. These conversations about transformative artistic practices show the ways that art can be a catalyst for ...
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The Power of Storytelling: Michael O. Snyder and 'The Coming Coast'
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In this episode, I revisit an episode of the podcast from 2022 with filmmaker and photographer Michael O. Snyder. Our conversation delves into the pressing issue of climate change, its multifaceted impacts on communities, and the power of creative communication to inspire hope and drive solutions. Michael O. Snyder, a filmmaker, photographer, and e…
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The Beach Speaks: Community, Connection, and Hope with Paige Friend
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Today I'm taking a moment to acknowledge and learn from a podcaster who reminded me of the importance of connecting with the natural world. Paige Friend hosts "The Beach Speaks", a podcast that centers around the universal appeal of the beach and its calming effects. Through her episodes, Paige delves into personal connections to the beach, remindi…
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Hope is a Renewable Resource: Fighting Fossil Fuel Narratives with Christa Avampato
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Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Christa Avampato, a storyteller, climate activist, and a beacon of hope in New York City. Christa shares her journey of resilience, from growing up on an apple farm amidst adversity to becoming a fervent advocate for environmental protection. As a biomimicry scientist and business expert, she's dedicated …
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The Invisible Mammal: Bats, Conservation, and Human Health with Kristin Tièche
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Welcome to another episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," where we explore the powerful impact of art on the world and highlight artists creating positive change. In today's episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Kristin Tièche to delve into the fascinating world of bats and their ecological significance. **Key Episode Highlights:** - **Bats: Unsung Heroes o…
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From Commodity to Community: Rethinking Water Use with Jimmy Ramirez
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In this episode of *Art Heals All Wounds*, I sit down with Jimmy Ramirez, an artist and high school teacher from Oakley, California. We talk about Jimmy’s film Above Ground, which delves into the ways that streams and creeks in Oakland have been ‘entombed’ in culverts in Oakland, California. We also discuss re-imagining our relationship to water. *…
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Kathak for the Planet: Celine Schein Das on Invoking the River
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I talk with Celine Shein Das, Executive Director of the Chitresh Das Institute. We talk about the transformative power of art through the lens of the Kathak dance performance 'Invoking the River,' a multimedia production that draws attention to climate change and the human relationship with water. Celine sha…
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We Loved It All: Lydia Millet on Loss, Connection and Telling Good Stories
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In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I have the pleasure of speaking with the author, Lydia Millet. Lydia’s latest book 'We Loved It All: A Memory of Life' explores themes of interconnectedness, extinction, and climate change. She shares insights into her writing process and the challenges of addressing such monumental issues through storytel…
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Creating New Narratives for Climate and the Environment
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I’m thinking about the transformative power of storytelling. The stories that we tell ourselves shape our actions and decisions. One of the most powerful ways we can move forward is recognizing when a story no longer serves us. The artists in this season are creating new narratives to combat climate change a…
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Stories of Connection and Climate: Voicemail from J.M. Golding
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I’m thinking about the importance of connection. The voicemail from photographic artist J.M. Golding tells her artistic collaboration with Hélène Barrette, where they created a book of lumen prints titled 'Playing with Light'. This story of cross-continent creativity shows the rich possibilities of connection. And from this voicemail, I discovered …
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Second Chances and New Beginnings: A Deep Dive into 'Last Bets' with Mary Carroll Moore
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In this episode I talk with novelist Mary Carroll Moore about her latest novel, 'Last Bets’. Mary shares how a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis at the age of fifty motivated her to leave a successful career as a food journalist to writing novels. We explore the theme of second chances, the complexities of female relationships, and the juxtapos…
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Saving Face: Effy Redman on Disability, Identity, and Advocacy
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, host I talk with author and disability advocate Effy Redman about the transformative power of art. Effy shares insights from her memoir, 'Saving Face,' which chronicles her life with Moebius Syndrome, a condition that affects her ability to make facial expressions. Effy speaks candidly about her experiences …
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From Teaching to Art: Natalie Davey's Story of Connection
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I share a voicemail from Natalie Davey, co-host of the Reframables podcast. Natalie recounts her journey of leaving a 20-year teaching career due to depression and discovering the importance of creativity for her well-being. Pam reflects on the power of creative conversations and invites listeners to share t…
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Deep Listening and the Healing Power of Writing with Meredith Heller
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, versatile and multidisciplinary artist Meredith Heller shares her story of how writing poetry saved her life. From a troubled adolescence to becoming a writer and workshop leader, Meredith describes her longtime practice of deep listening as the beginning of self-expression. Her latest book, Writing by Heart…
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The Power of Vulnerability: How M. Brady Found Courage In Creativity
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In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I explore the transformative power of vulnerability with guest Michael Brady, a psychotherapist and newly emerged musician. Michael, whose performance name is M. Brady, shares his journey from suffering a panic attack during a crucial audition in his youth and abandoning his dream of becoming a musician fo…
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Artistry and Activism: Catherine Filloux and 'How to Eat an Orange'
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In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds', I explore the transformative power of art with playwright and activist Catherine Filloux, focusing on her work that highlights human rights and the stories of survivors. Catherine discusses her upcoming one-woman play, 'How to Eat an Orange', inspired by the life of artist and activist Claudia Bernardi and…
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The Power of Art: Alex LeBoeuf's Creative Impact on the Myotonic Dystrophy Community
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In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I share a personal story about my daughter's diagnosis with myotonic dystrophy. How I wished to meet someone like today’s guest! Alexandra LeBoeuf, a young Canadian artist and myotonic dystrophy advocate, discusses how her artwork and personal experiences have helped create a support network and raise fund…
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The Making of Us: Adoption Stories that Connect and Heal with Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne, Hosts of Adoption: The Making of Me
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds', my guests Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne explore the impact of stories in addressing the complex issues of adoption. As an adoptee myself, listening to their podcast, ‘Adoption: The Mak…
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Voicemail from Special Education Teacher and Mother, Julie Leboeuf
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! The Transformative Power of Art: Julie Leboeuf's Family Journey Voicemail from Julie Leboeuf! Julie, a special education teacher and mother, shares how art has played a critical role in her family's life, especially after her husba…
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How Mythical Creatures and Persian Fairytales Heal in a Coming of Age Story with Kiyash Monsef
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds', I talk with author Kiyash Monsef about his book 'Once There Was', a story that blends mythical creatures and the protagonist Marjan's quest to reconnect with her Iranian heritage solve her…
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Voicemail from Writer, Filmmaker, and Podcaster Rebecca Davey
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! Voicemail from Rebecca Davey! Rebecca is an artist who discusses the significant role art has played in her life, particularly in navigating a painful platonic breakup during the pandemic. Rebecca shares how this personal experienc…
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Adoption, and Identity: I Would Meet You Anywhere with Susan Kiyo Ito
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! This episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds' features a conversation with Susan Kiyo Ito, author of 'I Would Meet You Anywhere,' focusing on her experiences as a transracial adoptee seeking connection with her birth and adoptive families…
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Voicemail from Musician and Podcaster, Carolyn Kiel
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! In a voicemail message to Art Heals All Wounds, podcaster and musician Carolyn Kiel shares how arranging music has changed how she listens and how she sees the world! Thank you for leaving this voicemail, Carolyn! Follow Carolyn Ki…
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Connecting through Writing and Music: How Joe Field’s Books Inspire Young Readers
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Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy Me a Coffee! In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I explore the theme of connection in art and creativity with Joe Field, creator of the Legends Universe and author of superhero books for adults and children. Joe delves into his creative …
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Connecting Through Art: Stories of Change and Growth
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Happy to be back for the sixth season of 'Art Heals All Wounds', where we’ll talk about 'Connection'! Exploring the transformative power of collaboration, cultural exchange and human bonds through artists and their stories, how does connection alter narratives and inspire growth? For this season, the podcast episodes will be released bi-weekly inst…
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Art, Community, and Hope: Joe Field's Stories of Healing through Legends Universe
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In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," I talk about how this turn of the calendar from 2023 to 2024 reminds me of sliding down a wooded hill on snowy days with my friends—right into a street! I also share a voicemail from Joe Field, creator of the Legends Universe. Joe discusses how his work has affected individuals, from helping a young boy ov…
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Connecting Through Music: A Voicemail from Joey Held
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On this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I share a voicemail from Joey Held, who talks about the impact of music on building a sense of belonging and the ability of art to heal. Joey hosts a podcast called Good People, Cool Things but he’s also a member of the band Burning Years. Joey talks about the way he sees music bringing people together durin…
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Finding Belonging and Discovering the Power of Listening: Gwen Whittle, Postproduction Sound Supervisor
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I interview longtime friend Gwen Whittle, a supervising sound editor and three-time Academy Award nominee for the films Avatar, Tron Legacy, and Avatar, The Way of Water. We discuss Gwen's journey from New York to San Francisco, her experiences in the sound editing industry, and the importance of sound in st…
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Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging with Illustrator and Writer Allegra Thelemaque
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In this episode, I interview my daughter, Allegra Thelemaque, illustrator and writer, about the idea of feeling like you belong in your body. We also discuss how finding one's own sense of style can help redefine the concept of beauty. Allegra and I both have myotonic dystrophy, a multi-system disease that can affect muscle strength, muscle stiffne…
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Transformation, Healing, and Belonging: Dazié Rustin Grego-Sykes and Derrick Miller-Handley on Queer and Black Representation in Art
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This week I interview artists Dazié Rustin Grego-Sykes and Derrick Miller-Handley. They discuss the creation and impact of their performance piece, 'The Changer and the Changed', a performed memoir of Dazié’s lived experience, exploring issues of child sex abuse, addiction, and the experience of being Black, Queer, and HIV positive. Through this de…
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The Nature of Belonging--A Voicemail From Miguel Angel Vazquez
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In this episode, I feature a thought-provoking reflection on belonging in a voicemail from Miguel Angel Vazquez. Discover the different dimensions of belonging, how it can shift with experiences, and the essential ways we know that we belong. Don't forget to go to my website and leave me YOUR story of belonging to feature on a future episode! Buy M…
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Exploring Healing Through Art with Almudena Rocca and Her The Intuitive Drawing Journal:
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I speak with multidisciplinary artist Almudena Rocca about her book 'The Intuitive Drawing Journal: A Guided Journal for Processing Feelings and Emotions'. The journal employs the technique of continuous line drawing to help individuals explore and express their emotions without judgement. Almudena shares he…
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Her Deaf Mother Blossomed and Found Belonging as an Artist--A Voicemail From Paige Friend
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I share a heartfelt voicemail from Paige Friend, host of ‘The Beach Speaks’ podcast, discussing her deaf mother’s journey of self-realization and acceptance facilitated by art. Ginny, developed her lip-reading skills, giving Paige a delightful way of communicating with her mother across a room. Unable to wor…
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Adoption, Secrets, and Identity: Christina YR Lim’s Film 'B-Side for Taylor'
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In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds', I speak with filmmaker Christina YR Lim about 'B-Side for Taylor', a film that explores adoption, identity, and family secrets. As a contribution to National Adoption Awareness Month, the discussion centers around the film's storyline, which follows a Korean American adoptee's journey to learn more about h…
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Adoption, Family Secrets, and Healing with Carlyn Montes De Oca, Author of "Junkyard Girl"
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Animal advocate Carlyn Montes De Oca embarked on a journey of self-discovery when she took a commercial DNA test in 2019. Expecting to uncover her Jewish heritage within her Hispanic bloodline, Carlyn was stunned to learn that she had been adopted at birth. This revelation shattered her sense of identity, as she discovered that her entire extended …
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How Art and Creativity Lead to Well-Being with Dr. Tasha Golden and Arts on Prescription
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Dr. Tasha Golden is an international speaker and consultant, a career singer/songwriter, and a public health scientist. In this episode, Tasha shares with us her work on the Arts On Prescription Field Guide, a resource that seeks to integrate arts, culture, and nature into medical care to promote overall well-being and not just the absence of disea…
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Finding Belonging as a Standup Comedian--Rabiah Coon
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Standup comedian and podcaster, Rabiah Coon, shares a story of belonging on a voicemail to the show! Listen to how Rabiah found a sense of belonging performing standup. If you want to share your story of belonging on Art Heals All Wounds, you can send me a voicemail at https://www.arthealsallwoundspodcast.com/ and I'll share it on a future episode!…
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Stand-Up and Stereotypes: Sadia Azmat's New Book 'Sex Bomb'
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Description: In this episode, I sit down with the talented comedian and author Sadia Azmat. We delve into the world of stand-up comedy, exploring how Sadia has used humor to navigate complex themes of identity, culture, and relationships. From her unique perspective as a hijabi comedian, Sadia shares her journey of self-discovery and how she's chal…
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Reclaiming Haitian Heritage: Lalin St. Juste's Music Explores Different Experiences of Belonging
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Lalin St. Juste has been a staple in the Bay Area music scene for a decade with her genre-bending band The Seshen. In this episode, Lalin takes us on a transformative journey of healing and reclamation of her Haitian heritage through her solo music. As a Haitian American, Lalin has felt a deep connection to her roots, but also struggled with issues…
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Reclaiming Public Spaces: The Impact of Feminine Street Art with Amilli Onair, Street Artist
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Are you comfortable with the parts of you that are feminine? Are you comfortable in a feminine space? Explore the world of street art and its transformative power in public spaces with Amilli Onair. Discover how her murals challenge perceptions of feminine energy and create safe spaces for all. Amilli's street art beautifully embraces and celebrate…
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Memory, Climate Change, and Urban Transformation with dream hampton and her film 'Freshwater'
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We continue our season focusing on belonging by talking about places and spaces. What kinds of stories do you tell about the places of your past that made you who you are? How do you tell that story when that place has been destroyed by the effects of climate change? dream hampton is an independent filmmaker who recently released a nine-minute shor…
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The Heroism and Beauty of LGBTQIA+ Asylum Seekers, with Umberto N. Nicoletti, The Photographer Behind the Book 'Asylum'
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Who do you look up to? Do you have heroes? Fashion photographer Umberto N. Nicoletti has created a new coffee table book full of photographs of some of his heroes—LQBTQIA+ asylum seekers. Inspired by his friend Diego Puccio, a volunteer for Arcigay, an Italian organization that helps refugees obtain asylum, Umberto became passionate about fighting …
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Share Your Story of Belonging--I'll Go First
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Today's episode is all about belonging. In Season 5 we delve into the stories of artists and individuals who have experienced feeling like they don't fit in and have discovered creative ways to connect and heal. Today, I'll be sharing my own personal story of adoption, a journey that made me question where I truly belonged. I also want to invite al…
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Conversations: Crossed Wires with Jae Bloom and James Bilsbrough and guest, Dr. Catherine Flick, Chatting AI Ethics
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AI--how are you feeling about it? Excited about its potential? Concerned that it's not quite ready for prime time? I feel both of these things. I've already heard some amazing ideas for its use in Arts and Health. And I've used ChatGPT, with mixed results. So my ears perked up while listening to this episode from Jae Bloom and James Bilsbrough on t…
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Conversations: Reframeables, Hosted by Rebecca and Natalie Davey: Reframing "The Sex Talk" with Emily Roach
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Do you remember getting "The Sex Talk"? The ones I experienced left a lot to be desired! Which is why I love this conversation between the hosts of Reframeables, Rebecca and Natalie Davey, and sex-positive communicator, Emily Roach. If you find yourself facing "The Talk" with a young person in your life, I think you'll find some good ideas from thi…
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Conversations: Wild Precious Life, Hosted by Annmarie Kelly: Somebody's Daughter, with Ashley C. Ford
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Time to share some amazing conversations! I love sharing feed drops of my favorite shows during this break between seasons! These are all conversations that moved me and taught me a thing or two. Today I’m sharing an episode from the brilliant podcast Wild Precious Life, hosted by Annmarie Kelly. Her guest on this episode is Ashley C. Ford. Ashley …
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How do we creatively increase empathy? What about increasing compassion for ourselves? Last year I experienced chronic pain for 8 months, which made me think a lot about empathy for those in pain of any kind—physical, emotional, or mental. Are our societies built for those who suffer from chronic pain? Can we increase empathy through art? Reading t…
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Susan Magsamen:Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us
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Today, I’m joined by Susan Magsamen, Founder and Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Applied Neuroscience. She’s also the co-author of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, which explores how aesthetic experiences impact the human brain and body. In our conversation, Susan share…
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Support for Political Prisoners with Rigo 23, Painter and Activist
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Today, I’m joined by Rigo 23, a painter, muralist, and activist who has undertaken collaborative art projects with some of America's political prisoners. In our conversation, Rigo expands on the inspiration and process behind two of his works: His recent February 31st Exhibit that includes work with, and inspired by, the Angola 3 and a large-scale …
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Decolonizing Art with Choreographer Alleluia Panis
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Today, I’m joined by dancer, choreographer, and cultural leader Alleluia Panis. In our conversation, Alleluia expands on the vision behind her captivating performances, many of which are inspired by her lived experience as a Filipina immigrant. Alleluia describes how many of the indigenous Filipino traditions have been forgotten due to the dark his…
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Feed Drop: Allyship is a Verb, Hosted by Chris Angel Murphy: One Woman's Late in Life Lesbian Story, Featuring Kathy Houston
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Show notes from Chris Angel Murphy and Allyship is a Verb Put yourself in the other person's shoes. This week, Kathy Houston (she/her) talks about Club LILLES and what it means for her to be a late in life lesbian. In this episode, you will learn 1. How lesbian TikTok has been a wonderful, informative resource. 2. Why her first girlfriend gave her …
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