Multimedia artist & parent Vyana Novus explores relational wellness through the lens of creativity. They merge their experiences of integrating complex trauma and chronic illness with a mindful, multidimensional mindset focused on creative expression. | Some topics you'll hear discussed on the show include personal responsibility, creatively exploring presence, sexual liberation, trauma recovery, relating after abuse, conscious parenting, cultivating sustainable joy, being in relationship with ourselves, intergenerational trauma, deep time, and more. | For context, Vyana comes to the show with lived trauma experienced in the realms of (CW) early childhood incestuous rape, physical abuse, emotional & psychological abuse, drug addiction, and eating disorders. | Their professional background is diverse and expansive including creative directing, writing, branding, styling, illustration, allergen-free baking, massage therapy, teaching energy medicine, yoga, meditation, and adult & children's art classes. As a student of Radical Relating, Vyana's perspective is greatly informed by relating through difference in a grounded, skillful way. | | | Creatively Relating is color-coded. Orange Circle: episodes with a guest Grey/Green Circle: episodes with only Vyana | Both circles were painted with earth pigment watercolor paint harvested and made by Vyana. | Follow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novus Call into the show at 1-833-2RELATE // 1-833-273-5283 or write in at creativelyrelating@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/vyananovus
In the final episode of season one, Vyana (they/them) meets Marybeth (she/her) for the first time on-air and explores the rich soil of ancestral connection & reclamation. Marybeth is a writer, writing guide, midwife, intuitive, and folk worker. Her work is embodied and sensual as it weaves a web through time from the ancient lives of our ancestors to our present-day world.|Share your thoughts, questions, experience, and curiosities at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283 or email creativelyrelating@gmail.com|Follow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novusFollow Marybeth on Instagram @marybethbonfiglio and @radicisiciliane|Support the show for free by subscribing, leaving a review/rating, sharing with a friend, or following Vyana on IG. Support the show financially at patreon.com/vyananovus starting at $3/month|Music for this show was written and recorded by Zena Carlota, mixed by Brendan Willing James
In this episode, Vyana (they/them) shares a window into evolving relationship with activism and how their experience of chronic illness & trauma resolution is shifting the way they show up.|Share your thoughts, questions, experience, and curiosities at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283 or email creativelyrelating@gmail.com|Follow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novus|Support the show for free by subscribing, leaving a review/rating, sharing with a friend, or following Vyana on IG. Support the show financially at patreon.com/vyananovus starting at $3/month|Music for this show was written and recorded by Zena Carlota, mixed by Brendan Willing James
In this episode, Vyana (they/them) meets Nadia (she/they) for the first time on-air and dives into a rich conversation about creativity. Nadia is an educator, artist, and speaker devoted to the exploration and realization of conscious creativity, self and soul care, and embodied interconnection. |Share your thoughts, questions, experience, and curiosities at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283 or email creativelyrelating@gmail.com|Follow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novusFollow Nadia at @nadiapayan|Support the show for free by subscribing, leaving a review/rating, sharing with a friend, or following Vyana on IG. Support the show financially at patreon.com/vyananovus starting at $3/month|Music for this show was written and recorded by Zena Carlota, mixed by Brendan Willing James|Special thanks to James-Olivia Chu Hillman for forming this connection!
In this episode, Vyana shares their experience of giving birth and almost dying one week later. |Share your thoughts, questions, experience, and curiosities at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283 or email creativelyrelating@gmail.com|Follow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novus|Support the show for free by subscribing, leaving a review/rating, sharing with a friend, or following Vyana on IG. Support the show financially at patreon.com/vyananovus starting at $3/month|Music for this show was written and recorded by Zena Carlota, mixed by Brendan Willing James|Special thanks to Karni Seymore-Brown, Diane Berger, and Dr. Salinas for saving my life.
In this very personal episode, Vyana (they/them) sits down with their ex-husband & partner, Daren Magee (he/him) of Real Fun, Wow! to discuss part of their journey from emotionally abusive marriage to repair & healthy relating. Share your thoughts about this episode by calling in: 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283 (2 minute max) or email creativelyrelating@gmail.comFollow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novus / Follow Daren @realfunwow and @mysticalcynicalSupport the show at Patreon.com/vyananovus starting at $3 per monthMusic for this show was written and recorded by Zena Carlota @zenacarlota,mixed by Brendan Willing James @bwillingAdditional Mentions in this episode:Mia Mingus @mia.mingus, Adrienne Maree Brown @adriennemareebrown,Liz Rose www.elizabethrosemediation.com,James-Olivia Chu Hillman @inquisitive_human,Dr. Jenn McCabe @dr.jennmccabe,
In this episode, Vyana explores living life through the senses as a vehicle for presence. They also discuss therapy, trauma resolution, relating through difference, and the way these tools create the container for living sensually.Call in to share your experience with today's episode at 1-833-2RELATE // 1-833-273-5283Follow Vyana on Instagram @vyana.novusSupport the show on Patreon at patreon.com/vyananovus
In this episode, Vyana talks with friend and bespoke parenting coach, Nic Strack. Even if you don't have or desire having kids, this episode is a great listen if you're in the process of re-parenting yourself. Nic and Vyana explore the task of leading in parenting with personal responsibility and supporting our children's agency.Call into Creatively Relating to share your thoughts, questions, and stories anytime at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283Full show notes can be found (free) at www.patreon.com/vyananovus where you can also contribute and support the show for as little as $3/month.
In this first shortie episode, Vyana shares a poetic view into their multidimensional experience of gender. You will likely understand them as a human better after listening to this one.Full show notes can be found (free) at www.patreon.com/vyananovus where you can also contribute to supporting the show.Call into Creatively Relating to share your thoughts, questions, and stories anytime at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283
In this episode, Vyana talks with their mentor, James-Olivia, about the distinction between choice and decision, as well as some nuance around privileged. Full show notes can be found (free) at www.patreon.com/vyananovus where you can also contribute to supporting the show.Call into Creatively Relating to share your thoughts, questions, and stories anytime at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283
In this first solo episode, Vyana shares some lessons they’ve learned about cultivating pleasure in times of pain.Full show notes can be found (free) at www.patreon.com/vyananovus where you can also contribute to supporting the show.Call into Creatively Relating to share your thoughts, questions, and stories anytime at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283
In this episode, Vyana sits down with their pod-mate, Daron Hope, to answer your questions.Full show notes can be found (free) at www.patreon.com/vyananovus where you can also contribute to supporting the show.Call into Creatively Relating to share your thoughts, questions, and stories anytime at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283
Welcome to the show! In this episode, you’ll hear a bit of Vyana’s story along with an overview of what to expect on Creatively Relating.Full show notes can be found (free) at www.patreon.com/vyananovus where you can also contribute to supporting the show.Call into Creatively Relating to share your thoughts, questions, and stories anytime at 1-833-2RELATE / 1-833-273-5283
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