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Episode 8: Art Can Heal (Part 1 of 2)

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Art can be a powerful force in overcoming pain – both emotional and physical. In Episode #8, Mama Judy and I share our experiences in practicing art as a way to heal from past traumas.

When a person engages in the act of creation, we often shift our attention away from pain. Diversion is useful in this way and can lessen the severity of our suffering. 

But art can also help by taking the opposite approach – by sharpening our focus on our pain. In this episode, we talk about ways to encourage the expression of whatever it is that ails us and making artistic use of that expression. 

Not only do we benefit from bringing problems to the light where they can be more easily examined, but our art benefits from the dark and rich texture this beautiful layer provides!

Our goal for this episode is to share our experiences using art as a form of healing from trauma in the hope that you might learn something that will bring you healing, too.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
EMDR Therapy
IFS Therapy
Journal Speak
Soul Collage

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Episode 7: Comparing Ourselves to Other Artists

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Artists often find themselves caught in the grip of what is commonly known as “comparison syndrome,” which bears striking similarities to the toxic mindset we discussed just last week – imposter syndrome.

In episode #7, Mama Judy suggests that the reason for these debilitating conditions might be our need for validation from others. When we start feeling jealous, resentful, or doubting ourselves when we look at other artists’ work, comparison syndrome may be to blame.

Today’s podcast reminds us to look inward for an appreciation of our artistic offerings. Even if we can find gratitude for one small detail we like about our own work, it can make a positive impact on how we engage with our craft. When we concentrate on our chosen way of expressing ourselves and appreciate it, the negative effects of comparing ourselves to others become less prominent.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Gelli Plate Printing
Jill’s watercolor experiment

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Episode 6: Is Imposter Syndrome Affecting Your Art?

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In Episode 6, we’re tackling imposter syndrome.

As artists continuously aspiring to new creative heights, it’s only natural to question our status along the way. “Am I going the right way?” and “Do I belong here?” are questions worth considering. But if you find yourself struggling to answer these in the affirmative, you might relate to what is known as “imposter syndrome”. We cover this topic in Episode #6.

Imposter syndrome can be debilitating, with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. We may feel like we’re posing as an artist and, in spite of our success, fear the imposter within will eventually be exposed.

It’s important to realize imposter syndrome is a normal part of being an artist, or human for that matter. The mindset, though, is generally self-induced, imagined, and unfounded.

If you’ve had thoughts or feelings of being unworthy of the praise your art has delivered, you’re not alone. Mama Judy and I share some of our experiences and how we overcame bouts of imposter syndrome.

We hope you find them helpful!

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Episode 5: A Look at Mistakes in the Creative Process

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In Episode 5, Mama Judy and I take a look at perceived mistakes which inevitably occur in the creative process.

Sometimes, when we’re working on our art, we’re too focused on making everything perfect and following a specific plan. We end up worrying too much about the end result and forget to enjoy the journey. The truth is, these “mistakes” are just a normal part of creating something and should be seen as important lessons we’ve learned – they’re not a waste of time! In fact, they help guide us toward fresh and unique ways to express our art.

In our podcast, we talk about how we can stop being scared of making mistakes, and how to take advantage of them when they happen. We even question if mistakes really exist in art at all! Learning to accept our mistakes makes us less stressed, which allows us to be more freely creative. Surprisingly, it might be even more rewarding to intentionally make a lot of mistakes in our art than trying to keep everything under tight control!

So, join us in this week’s episode as Mama Judy and I chat about our own traveling-with-art experiences, as well as sharing insight from other travelers.

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