Artful Gatherings

Feeling overwhelmed by climate change and everything needed to protect our planet? This informative and empowering podcast episode is for you. Welcome back Eva Peterson, everyone's favorite guest from episode two. A long-time planet advocate and former sustainable architect, Eva joins us after being in Glasgow for COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, where she and her partner helped amplify the voices of indigenous peoples in attendance. In this episode, we talk about: Taking care of our planet and ourselves (and how the two are inextricably linked) How Eva became interested in climate change How climate change is impacting the planet What Eva has noticed and learned about climate change while traveling the globe The impact of corporations (the article referenced) What we can do as individuals—divesting, reducing plastic, composting, and eating practices Eva's journey as a vegetarian The importance of considering your individual circumstances COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland (Eva partnered with Extinction Rebellion) The Tla'Amin Nation in Canada (Watch member Ta'Kaiya Blaney speak in this video) Utilizing your strengths to support this bigger movement How to deal with eco-anxiety and overwhelm Reconnecting to nature Taking care of yourself and how that contributes to the greater good The value of small, everyday actions Interested in Eva's spring Ayurvedic cleanse and self-care week? Get $10 off using the code Artful10 and learn more here. More about Eva: www.theevapeterson.com Subscribe to her newsletter for wellness- and climate-related resources. More about your host, Stephanie Kirkland: www.stephaniekirklandart.com

Raise your hand if you've ever regretted a night involving alcohol. (Spoiler alert: Every drinker has—even if it's just regret of feeling less-than-your-best in the morning.) But what if you could wake up every day feeling like a million bucks? What if you could live your happiest, most vibrant and adventurous life without alcohol? What if your confidence, clarity, and willpower skyrocketed? In this episode, my good friend and certified alcohol-free life coach Karolina Rzadkowolska—a former everyday, “normal” drinker—talks about how quitting alcohol quite literally changed her life, and how rethinking your relationship with alcohol can change yours, too. In this episode, Karolina and I talk about: What happened when Karolina decided to take a break from alcohol Going against societal expectations False alcohol-related stereotypes The alcohol-free/sober-curious movement My own break from alcohol Why Karolina ultimately decided to quit drinking The importance of behavior AND mindset change The false idea that alcohol “relaxes” us How quitting alcohol unleashed Karolina's confidence Alcohol's toll on the body The rewards of bravery Giving yourself grace when experimenting with sober curiosity Going for normal vs. exceptional How sobriety is not the point and what is What the American Cancer Society says about drinking What you should do if you're thinking about limiting alcohol How quitting alcohol trains your brain to tackle limiting beliefs in any area of your life The transformations that Karolina has seen in past clients who have quit drinking Karolina's book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You Karolina's transformation—before and after Karolina's six-figure book deal with Harper-Collins How to achieve your biggest dreams Getting out of your comfort zone Connect with and learn more about Karolina at euphoricaf.com. Pre-order Karolina's book at euphoricbook.com to get bonus resources like the Foodie's Guide to Mocktails, How to Rock a Party Alcohol Free, and more. Join the conversation by leaving a comment here. Have ideas, questions, or stories for a podcast episode about “when the holidays are hard”? Email Stephanie at hello@stephaniekirklandart.com to share your stories and questions anonymously.

Meet former OBGYN turned career coach Chelsea Turgeon, one of my good friends who did something bold that very few people even think about—leave medicine. Just two friends chatting about navigating life in their late 20s, trust me when I say that you don't want to miss this one! In this episode, Chelsea and I talk about: The odd story about how Chelsea and I reconnected Why Chelsea left medicine Achievement, self-worth, and burnout My journey and experience with burnout Looking good vs. feeling good Dealing with guilt and what people think of you The “right kind of hard” Taking care of yourself so you can take care of others What Chelsea did after leaving the medical field Encountering privilege while living abroad Traveling solo Career coaching Chelsea's book, Residency Drop Out Traditional success vs. happiness Chelsea's podcast, Life After Medicine Being honest with yourself Connect with Chelsea on Instagram @coachchelsmd and at coachchelsmd.com.

Join me behind the scenes in the studio as I share about my next painting collection, which is all about raw authenticity, redefining beauty, and embracing challenges. Be the first to know about new paintings: stephaniekirklandart.com/newsletter  Get a free art print when you rate and review the podcast! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@stephaniekirklandart.com. Find your favorite at stephaniekirklandart.com/prints.  Learn more about your host: www.stephaniekirklandart.com  

Meet Ayurvedic life coach Eva Peterson, the quintessential Artful Gatherings guest—warm, encouraging, big-hearted, and a true maverick and teacher. The first of many unique and inspiring guests hand-selected by the host, Eva is a former architect and current digital nomad. She is an expert on the holistic healing practice of Ayurveda and a warm, encouraging teacher on aligning your life with your values. In this episode, Eva talks about: What it's like being back in the U.S. after living in Asia and Latin America for the last two years Burnout and hitting rock bottom while working as an architect in New York City What is life coaching and Ayurveda? Societal expectations vs. aligning your life with your values Holistic healing, listening to your body, and working with nature and the seasons The rewards and challenges of being a digital nomad Why she quit social media Connect with Eva: www.theevapeterson.com  Resources: Get tips for expanding your impact and seasonal Ayurvedic self-care practices Get a free art print when you rate and review the podcast! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@stephaniekirklandart.com. Get a larger size print by also sharing about the podcast on your Instagram stories and tagging @stephaniekirklandart. Learn more about your host: www.stephaniekirklandart.com

Are you looking for community and connection during the isolation of the COVID pandemic? You're in the right place. Loneliness has been on the rise for decades, long before social distancing and 2020. Why is loneliness on the rise? Why does it matter? And, most importantly, what do we do about it? How do we become less lonely and foster more deep, meaningful connection? By returning to our roots. Welcome to Artful Gatherings, a podcast aimed at fostering community and connection through fireside chats that feel like talking to a friend. In this very first episode, host and artist Stephanie Kirkland discusses our world's "loneliness epidemic" and how podcasts such as this can help. Resources mentioned in the episode: Article: America's Crisis of Disconnection Article: Why Connection Will Bring Us Closer Together Book: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee Book: Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown Get a free art print when you rate and review the podcast! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@stephaniekirklandart.com. Get a larger size print by also sharing about the podcast on your Instagram stories and tagging @stephaniekirklandart. Learn more about your host: www.stephaniekirklandart.com