Entries by Jill Gottenstrater

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Episode 23: Art and Nature – A Beautiful Intersection That Fuels Creativity and Well-Being

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. This week, Mama Judy and I explore how stepping into the great outdoors not only fuels your creativity but also works wonders for your wellbeing. It’s scientifically proven that the calming effects of nature can reduce anxiety, […]

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Episode 22: Unlocking Creativity – A Chat with Kimberly Mason

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. Creativity is often a deeply personal and transformative process, but many of us find ourselves held back by fear and self-doubt. In this week’s episode, we dive into this critical intersection of creativity and fear with our […]

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Episode 20: How Emotions Shape Our Creative Journey

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. Have you ever looked at a piece of art and wondered about the feelings that inspired the artist? Can you imagine how their happiness, sadness, anger, or love influenced every brushstroke and color choice? We’re going to […]

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Episode 19: Embracing Boredom – How Idle Moments Fuel Creative Growth

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. Ever wondered how embracing boredom can fuel your creativity? Join Mama Judy and myself as we dive into an intriguing concept that many may find counterintuitive: embracing boredom to fuel creative growth. Instead of filling every moment […]

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Episode 18: Understanding Yourself – The First Step to Creative Growth

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. There’s a compelling correlation between self-understanding and the artistic process. Today’s podcast episode dives into this concept, exploring how personal traits can profoundly influence creative growth. Mama Judy explains how the first step towards unlocking our artistic […]

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Episode 17: A Chat with with Artists Bee Sieburg and Molly Courcelle

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here In this episode, Mama Judy and I had the pleasure of chatting with Bee Sieburg and Molly Courcelle, mother-daughter duo who both happen to be successful professional artists in Asheville, NC. Bee and Molly each share their […]

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#16: The Perfection Trap: Why Seeking Perfection in Your Art Can Hold You Back

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here In this episode, Mama Judy and I (Jill) are diving deep into the challenges of perfectionism in the realm of creativity. If you’ve struggled with perfectionism, you know it can take serious hold of your creativity and […]

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Episode 15: The Power of Commitment in Your Art Practice: Exploring Dedication, Balance, and Freedom

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here Mama Judy read something about commitment to art recently that turned the lightbulb up in a way that gave her a renewed desire to be committed to the entire process of a creative journey, NOT just the […]

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Episode 14: Why do we do art?

Listen on Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Podcasts  |  iHeart Radio  |  Amazon Music Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here. This week Mama Judy and I are diving into the age-old question of why humans are drawn to create art. We discuss how art provides you with a way to express the inner part of your being […]