The Compassionate Creative Podcast

Sheri Saginor is a Boston-based audiobook narrator and producer who helps bring authors' written words to life. With over twenty years of experience as a speaker, writer, and performer, Sheri brings to her work a true passion for the spoken word. She has worked in a wide variety of industries, including high-tech, education, and music, but the throughline has been using her voice to communicate effectively. In this episode: -why she practices transcendental meditation everyday -her journey to becoming an audiobook narrator and producer and how her career has always been centered around sharing her voice (singer, high-tech sales, speech writer) -why all these stops along her journey were important to creating the fulfilling life she has today -what it was like to transition from freelance artist/singer to a high-tech job with benefits, back to freelance and entrepreneurship -why self-awareness and trusting herself has always been such an important component of showing herself compassion throughout her career -Clear, Vibrant, Confident: how she came up with these words to market her truest voice in the industry -why all the ‘closed doors' and grief of letting go of the things she thought she wanted, were integral to her finding her most authentic voice -the different phases of being a ‘compassionate creative' throughout her life Sheri's Website: www.sherisaginor.com Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -celebrating 50 episodes with a special Q&A! -I am answering your questions about creativity, movement, my process and more! -special announcement (for those of you who don't already know!) -Thank you to all my guests, listeners and supporters! Cheers to the next 50! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Stimulated by challenges, fuelled by curiosity, and happiest when initiating new projects, Alvie left the corporate world and started her own consultancy business. She is the founder of Vessel of Change (VOC) and the managing consultant of VOC Solutions. Alvie has developed her expertise through a wide range of jobs in finance, publishing, communications, and several other industries. In this episode: -how she shows herself compassion when there is ‘internal work' to be done and frustration sets in -why she transitioned from the corporate world into a more healing space and how it took being depressed and surrounded by miserable people to create this shift -how she has always been supporting leaders in some way or another and how she uses this experience in the work she does now -why she started ‘Vessel of Change' and how starting her own business turned into a deep self-awareness and self-realization journey -working with clients for business development and solutions turned into deep personal work for them and why she resisted calling herself a ‘coach' -her mission with VOC and how she guides her clients to make their impact in their own special way -why she surrendered to supporting ‘Taboo' (sex industry, microdosing) businesses and how she had to reassess and question everything she has been taught in order to be the facilitator for making these subjects palatable for others -the fear of fully expressing her creativity and how it's so easy to invest in the growth of her business rather than the creative modalities where she actually sees more personal growth Alvie's Website: vesselofchange.com Alvie's Instagram: @vesselofchange Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Based in Tkarón:to, she identifies as a queer, cis-gendered female, and colonial settler. Her creative practice centres around storytelling with an emphasis on using improvisational techniques to arrive at a product. Bri has furthered her training in Ottawa, Greece, New York City, North Carolina, and Los Angeles. During her BFA studies, she had the opportunity to train and work with mentors such as Kate Hillard, Hanna Kiel, Alysa Pires, Hassan El-Amin, and Louis Laberge-Côte. She continues to be a freelance artist for multiple dance/theatre collectives around Ontario. In this episode: -the importance of giving yourself space to rest without feeling like you're taking anything away from your ‘hustle' -her recent trips to Montreal and New York; how she was inspired by the art, shows and classes and how that translated into movement -her first experience working as a producer on ‘Phantasmagoria' for the Toronto Fringe Festival ; what the process was like for her and what she learned -what she gained from her competitive dance training growing up and why she felt disconnected from that world once she graduated -navigating the dance spaces throughout her training and professional career and how she dealt with self-talk, body image and self-confidence -the work she's done to shift her self-talk to become more loving and accepting -creating body-positive spaces that are welcoming and accepting -normalizing talking about body dysmorphia and disordered eating -why she started her her podcast (Art)versations: a meditative conversation about the way artists think and their lifestyle; how it's evolved and where she sees it going -working with Trancsen|Dance Project and what it's like to perform in an immersive dance company Bri's Website: briclarke.ca Bri's Podcast: artversations-podcast Bri's Instagram: @brianna_clarkee Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Hannah R. Lyon is a professional editor who has assisted dozens of authors in both fiction and nonfiction, polishing their manuscripts to perfection for successful publication. Over the last six years, her quality editing has led to books being featured on #1 bestseller lists both nationally and internationally. Hannah is a guest expert on the topics of writing and editing at virtual and in-person conferences and writer's retreats. Her free time consists of indulging in story-driven video games, listening to and collecting classic rock and roll vinyl, and raising her two elven sprites of daughters. In this episode: -what her work as a comprehensive editor entails and why she feels it is the best way to connect with the writers and share their most authentic voice -creating a trusting relationship with her clients -why a good editor is not always going to tell you what you want to hear -the importance of being a good listener in order for her to be able to help the writer bring their voice forward -what the editing process looks like for her and her clients; how she is really involved in the process and truly supports the authors -the importance of creatives remaining open to feedback and critiques and allowing space for change -the inspiration she finds in working with her writers in order to nourish her own creativity Hannah's Website: castlelyonediting.com Hannah's Instagram: @ladylyon19 Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

With two Master's Degrees in education and counseling, and over 40 years experience as a psychotherapist, life and business coach, hypnotist, teacher, speaker and author, Susie Hayes helps people become and stay FREED from Stuck! She is the author of the award-winning book, "FREED from Stuck! Dare to Cross the Bridge Beyond Grief, trauma, and Self-Sabotage to Discover Lasting Change Now. In this episode: -how she created the 5 elements of FREED with the analogy of crossing a bridge to get to where you are going -takes us through each element and how the process of going through these can help us become unstuck and to move forward towards our goals and desires -acknowledging the grief of moving forward and letting go of past things that are holding us back -realizing our transformation and the shift of achieving a goal in order to keep us from moving backwards or falling into self-sabotage -the inspiration behind her book and how her life experiences culminated into the work she does now -her healing process of having a difficult relationship with her mother was foundational in appreciating her self-exploration -the importance of appreciating the value of creativity and why it is integral to the quality of our lives -when we get truly connected to who we are, we can create from that truth and authenticity -how ‘showing up' with compassion, empathy, grace, encouragement, insight has become something she wants to do both professionally and personally Susie's Website: susiehayesnow.com Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Sarah Humphrey's is a nationally published teenage author. Her latest is a YA Fantasy Romance Novel "Stone Cold" containing 308 pages of clean reading published through Morgan James in New York. In this episode: -why she is exploring other art forms like ceramics and why it's a challenge for her -how she was able to get her book published at 16 years old through a writing program led by a New York Times Best Selling author -the plot of her book “Stone Cold” -having to pitch to publishers at 15 years old and what that process was like -coping with receiving critiques on her writing -how she came up with the concept of the magical stones and why they can take away emotions -how she was able to face the challenges of the writing and editing process with positive self-talk -the creation of characters that are devoid of emotions and how she was able to make them characters her readers could still connect to -the exploration of different feelings and why it's important for us as humans to have a full spectrum of emotions -her words of wisdom and tips for anyone that is an aspiring writer Sarah's Website: www.sarahhumpherys.com Sarah's Instagram: @sarah_fantasy_author Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Michaell is an Austrian-Californian multimedia Artist, educator, author of 5 art-related books, podcaster, coach, creative advisor and former Newport Beach CA arts commissioner. He is working on raising the awareness of our limitless human potential & wisdom contrarily to man-made limited systems like technology, economy and knowledge. He is the creator and host of 'The Smart of Art Podcast' - the art-podcast for new art-talk about humans' most valuable power - ART and CREATIVITY. In this episode: -the importance of setting boundaries in order to be responsible for showing up as your best self -how he began his work to offer solutions for humanity and our limitless potential through art and creativity and why he felt the most accepted at a young age in a community of artists -why being an artist has saved his life and why he couldn't imagine having a job within a system that doesn't allow for the space to be creative all the time -his exploration of why 97% of artists worldwide are living below the poverty line -why he believes that everything that is exists is creativity and every human being is creative -why artists have struggled to place value on their work -why we need to understand the power that our art holds the world and why artists are responsible in guiding the world to recognise this power and the importance of our work -the physical and non-physical aspects of creating art and how this becomes the physical manifestation for the audience member -why we need to be more conscious of the ‘starving artist' narrative and why the systems that humans created have diminished our magic and power as creators -why throughout history, people in power were worried about how art might be detrimental to the systems that kept us separated and segregated -how our time in COVID revealed how important art is and why people wanted to become more creative Michaell's Website: www.michaellm.com Smart of Art Podcast Michaell's Instagram: @michaellart Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -the inspiration behind his book ‘Play It Like You Mean It' and why he believes that by tapping into your feelings and emotions, your voice gets across more authentically -how to find your motivation and inspiration again after a creative block and why he explores other artforms to help with this -why he feels it's ok to step away from his piano sometimes and why, like a good friend, it will always be there for him when he returns -what an audience means to him and why it's important for him to feel that the work he is doing is a gift each audience member -why he wishes the creative arts in the early school years weren't put into a separate place from maths and sciences, and why it's so important for children to be immersed in the arts -his thoughts on why the arts is such an important vehicle for emotional connection -we discuss the term ‘talented' and why there's a separation with that term when it comes to the arts versus other subjects -his message that it is possible to have a successful career in your chosen field in the arts if you are truly authentic Emile's Website: emilepandolfi.com Emile's Instagram: @emilepandolfi Buy 'Play It Like You Mean It' Stay in touch with me Wesbite Instagram YouTube CORPORATE/GROUP & 1:1 PRIVATE YOGA SESSIONS

Back again after a few weeks off! Thanks for your patience and understanding. Summer has been a wonderful chance to spend time with my family and restore myself for another busy season ahead. Today I am sharing some thoughts on ways we show up for ourselves and others. I often say "showing up" is the hardest part of our yoga practice when I'm guiding a class - and I really believe that. Making the choice to show up in different ways in our lives is a practice and it's not easy. Have a listen and as always please share your thoughts with me! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -why her mother was the inspiration behind her latest book ‘Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity' -how her mother's death made her begin to look at creativity in a different way and why she wanted to speak to women of all ages about their creativity in order to research for the book -how the pandemic allowed people to turn to more creative things that they loved as a child and why it's so important to integrate creativity into our everyday lives -how she helps people reignite their creative spark; some tips and tricks she shares in her book -why she became a therapeutic art coach and how her work allows people to move through their grief, fear and anxiety with art -why she believes through her personal experience of losing her mother, husband and 8 year old grandson in the span of 3 years, that she has found the gift of holding other people's pain -how was can be creative in our compassion and why the two go hand in hand Mary's Website: marypotterkenyon.com (you can buy her books by clicking on the photos) Mary's Instagram: @marypotterkenyon Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -why he didn't ever think he would have a career as a content creator -how ‘case competitions' he did in school taught him about confident public speaking and sparked the idea to create ‘MasterTalk' in order to share with others -how he had to overcome imposter syndrome when first starting up ‘MasterTalk' -what is the definition of and ‘expert' and why this is helpful to think of when we want to share our passion -why he didn't start this work for executives, but rather for the next generation -why creatives are sometimes fearful of sharing their work with the world and why we need to see our creative work as a business -how to create excitement around communication and make it something that will benefit your art -his ‘Easy 3's' exercises that will help you to become a better communicator -how does self-communication help us impact other people Brenden's YouTube: MasterTalk Brenden's Instagram: @masteryourtalk Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Today I am sharing my thoughts on some recent celebrations and my reflections on why we choose to celebrate. I would love to hear from you about this! As always, this is a non-judgemental space and I am always open to hear other perspectives. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -his new blog post: 60 Reflections on Turning 60! -what is the focus behind his message of shifting your mindset from ‘what' are you doing, to ‘who' you are -his model of the ‘Five Core Elements' that he uses as a foundation for his work and why it is important to remember these can change and shift -the importance of ignoring ‘the noise' around you and tuning into your authentic voice -why ‘comfort' can be dangerous to our growth as an individual and creative -what makes people a leader and why the people around you are the ones that determine this -how to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary (a TedX talk about an hourglass) -why creatives need to find their ‘champions and enablers' that will support them -the importance of a single jigsaw puzzle piece -living everyday with CARE - Collaboration, Adaptability, Resilience, Empathy Sam's Website: sam-tiara.com Sam's Instagram: @samthiara Sam's Blog "60 Relations on Turning 60!" Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Happy Friday friends! Today's #freeflowfriday is an exploration of how the Summer Solstice is inspiring me to shine my light and how I have been feeling a shift of energy around this time. I also want to acknowledge that there is light and hope in dark times such as today, as Roe v Wade is overturned in America. We need to use our fire, our light, our voices to advocate for those folks who will be affected by this. Shine bright friends! Use this new energy to recharge, restore and get ready to bring the fire. Let me know your thoughts! Stay in touch with me Instagram Website YouTube

In this episode: -what inspired her to start the podcast, how she came up with the name, and how those 3 words changed her life -why she uses the mantra ‘just prove yourself wrong' -what ‘purpose' means to her and why she now believes that her podcast is part of hers -our conversation about purpose on her podcast and what our conclusions were around this topic -we chat about ‘expectations' and how freeing ourselves from these can allow for creativity to grow -the idea of energy flow, how it can be visual and why we should walk towards that energy instead of ruminating and procrastinating -creating and using ‘hype file' with positive thoughts, quotes and feedback -what are limiting beliefs and how she has realized that most of them come from the idea of ‘not being good enough' -why becoming more aware of our thoughts is the biggest step to understanding our own limiting beliefs -the importance of working on becoming present with yourself in order to be more aware Listen to my interview with Lauren on the 'Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman' Podcast Lauren's Instagram: @ipwomanpodcast Lauren's Website: www.ipwomanpodcast.com Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

It's been a while friends! I'm back! I wanted to reconnect with you through an IG Live (which completely failed to upload) and share with you my experience working with the team at Lunch Inc. We went into CBC to work with their CBC Kids News team to inspire and spark their creativity. It was amazing! I left feeling so inspired myself that I had to get back into the podcasting space to share. I want to thank Amy Miranda and Nathan Jurevicius for inspiring me with their work and for encouraging me to create connections with others through my own work. Check out their profiles linked below. I hope you enjoy this topic! As always, let me know your thoughts! Lunch Inc. Instagram: @lunch_inc Amy Miranda Instagram: @itsamymiranda Nathan Jurevicius Instagram: @nathanjurevicius Stay in touch with me Website Youtube Instagram

In this episode: -how she got started in the makeup industry -why she really takes the time to make her clients feel comfortable and confident before stepping in front of the camera -how she started her company ‘Pretty Girl Makeup' and she was inspired by being a busy mother of 5 -why she uses fun names for her products and why she feels it's important to make people laugh -her self-care routine and the importance of nourishing herself everyday in order to show up as her best self for work and for her children -the story of her young infant son who passed away on Christmas morning in 2006 -why she wanted to create a foundation in her son's name and how this is her way of keeping his memory alive while educating young children about nutrition and growing something from a seed -her husband and professional tennis player Ken Flach unexpectedly passed away in 2018 from Sepsis; she is now a Sepsis awareness ambassador and grief expert -how she learned to grieve with grace and how she finds gratitude even in the most difficult of times -why she is so proud of her children's resilience and generosity and why she teaches them importance of giving back Christina's Website: christinaflach.com Christina's Instagram: @christinaflachmakeup

This episode was also done as an IG Live if you would like to check it out on that platform. I was inspired to discuss this topic as it has been coming up during dance competitions (as a teacher and adjudicator). I have been really working hard over the past few years to be more mindful of my language and being more inclusive - especially as an educator and mentor. The biggest take away for me is that this is a practice. It is work. And it is important. Let me know your thoughts! Check out my instagram account for some resources, teachers and accounts to follow. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -her journey with writing and how it stemmed from the darkest period of her life -her daily spiritual practices; how it guides her creative path and how she receives inspiration through her connection -how she stays inspired through testimonies and encouragement from her readers -her new venture writing films and translating her books into screenplays -her near death experience and why it changed her path -how her life and experiences as an ex-exotic dancer led her to empowering women from all walks of life understand their worth -how she balances all the facets of her life and how she calls upon her community to help Kimberly's Website: kimberlyhargraves.com Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -his definition of compassion and why it's an important part of his personal and professional life, especially when it comes to his son -as humans we all have so many similarities, so knowing that we share the same challenges we can be more humane and compassionate -his background in business consultation and why he decided to focus more on the importance of interconnectedness in the work environment; how this led to writing his book “The Art of Compassionate Business” -why the relationship between the business and their stakeholders is so important and why nurturing a robust and compassionate relationship is much more profitable for all -a simple tip for businesses to nurture relationships with their stakeholders, customers & employees: recognizing other's needs -why interdependence is the most important principle in business -the difference between the qualitative and quantitative aspects of business environments and why both are very important -why fear and control based workplaces do not allow for creativity, collaboration or innovative and why more compassionate businesses bring about more profitability -the synergy between compassion and creativity and why both are important for any business' success Bruno's Website: brunocignacco.com Bruno's Instagram: @brunocignacco Buy "The Art of Compassionate Business": Amazon Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -why she decided to use the words “Metamorphosis - Simplified” on the landing page of her website -how the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) method has helped her with her small business and a self-proclaimed ‘overthinker' -why we need to understand our audience and community; we don't need to over explain when we find the right people and target the right audience -how she has fused her wealth of experiences and share her knowledge across many different methods of communication (dance, language, writing, consulting) -what is creative placemaking and how her background in dance introduced her to this work -how she helps entrepreneurs through ‘Consult with Kristine' and the outsourcing work she does -how she helps businesses and entrepreneurs to ‘reclaim their time' and how this also encourages more self-compassion -why building up your community is so important Here are Kristine's links: Consult with Kristine Website: https://www.consultwithkristine.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-leslie-8b1648207/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mmeleslie/consult-with-kristine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultwithkristine Calendly: https://calendly.com/consult-with-kristine Digital Business Card: https://bit.ly/3yKrtf1 Young, Black, and Well-Read (Kristine's Blog) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngblackandwellread_/ *ManyLink (alternative to Linktree): https://many.link/youngblackandwellread Blog Subscription page: https://mailchi.mp/16b4d7d05512/young-black-and-well-read Afro-Latinx Dance Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrolatindance_llc/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/afrolatindp Stay in touch with me Website YouTube

In this episode: -shares what centering prayer is -how you do it and how it can help creatives (or anyone) to let go of what doesn't need your attention and focus on what they need to -why centering prayer is different from using a mantra in a meditation and why it's important to start with baby steps and work your way up to longer ‘sits' -what the benefits are from centering prayer and how it has changed his own life -how he uses centering prayer and affirmations to help him with his creative process -why anyone can do centering prayer -the inspiration behind his latest book “Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer” -how he was able to show himself compassion when it came to the struggles of finding a publisher for the book -how he wants to help people discover themselves through his offerings Rich's Website: silenceteaches.com Rich's Instagram: @rich_lewis3 Stay in touch with me Website Instagram 21 Day Yoga Journey YouTube

Today I am sharing some thoughts on creating good habits and how it ties into my latest offering...A 21 Day Yoga Journey. I've been thinking a lot lately about habits. I found a wonderful quote the other day by Sean Covey: “Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us.” 21 Day Yoga Journey begins March 1 through my YouTube Channel (Be sure to SUBSCRIBE) If you are interested in joining, contact me to be added to the daily emails Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -her yoga journey which has started to include kundalini yoga which she never pictured would be part of her practice -‘The Brave Kind Community' - why she started it and why it was a way for her to tap into her creative soul and help others -her story of her sobriety; why it allowed her to become more connected to herself on a deeper level, including reclaiming her inner child -why her creative sober circle has supported her and connected to women all over the world through art -the inspiration behind self published memoir ‘Strong Roots, Wayward Soul' and how she was able to show herself compassion through the creative process of writing it -how she was able to work through the painful parts of writing her memoir by allowing space for ‘pause' as well as working with a somatic healer and integrating her yoga practice -why it is so important to lead by example and how she's had to work to let go of worrying about what other people think Christy's Website: wearethebravekind.com Christy's Instagram: @the_bravekind Stay in touch with me Website - sign up to my newsletter for details about my upcoming 21 Day Yoga Journey in March! Instagram YouTube

Today I am sharing my thoughts about the trucker “freedom convoy” here in Ontario. I have many emotions and I haven't been able to find a place to channel my energy around it. I thought I would use this platform to share, as I have been really struggling to understand and hold space for people who are standing behind this particular movement and upholding systems that cause harm to so many. Today I am challenging you to take a look at your privilege and proximity to power. I also want to share some of the resources and educators that have taught me (and continue to teach me) so much about dismantling my own personal biases. @ckyourprivilege (the inspiration for the name of this episode) @jamilamalika @newleaffoundationto @janayathefuture @dearyoga_ @accordingtoweeze @rachelricketts @wetsuweten_checkpoint @matriarch.movement @lindork @selamdebs Wheel of Power & Privilege (Illustrated by @sylviaduckworth) Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -the inspiration behind her essential oils business “Earth Keeper” and why she is hopeful it will inspire others to lead a less wasteful and toxin filled life -how motherhood has also inspired her small business and why she wants to empower other moms to make their own products that are safe to use -why there is a big disconnect between the consumer and the product and why we sometimes neglect the important connection to our skin and the products we put on it -how essential oils are another way for her to express her creativity; finding different combinations and creating personalized rollers and perfumes to suit people's needs -through all of her creative endeavors, she has come to realize that ‘you've already got it in you' and why she wants to help people discover this within themselves Jeanine's website: jeaninedinger.com Jeanine's Instagram: @jeaninedinger Earth Keeper Instagram: @earthkeeproils Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube Sign up to my newsletter and stay tuned for a 21 day Yoga Journey coming soon!

Today I am offering a meditation practice with a focus on setting an intention for your day. Based on my last #freeflowfriday (New Year Intentions) I wanted to offer you a tangible practice that you can come back to whenever you need some guidance setting an intention to help you be more productive, creative and grounded. I hope you enjoy it! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -her transition into motherhood and why prioritizing tasks has helped with showing herself compassion even on the difficult days -how the momentum vs. motivation mindset has helped not feel overwhelmed as a mother and entrepreneur -how becoming a mother has enhanced her creativity; how her daughter has inspired more play and has taught her to become more present -her journey moving to Switzerland and what that process of integrating herself in a new country was like -how being open and patient with the process allowed things to “fall into place” -making the transition from performer into choreographer and what that was like in a new country, speaking a new language -how she felt about working in amateur theatre and then working on her first professional production during the pandemic -working through feelings and thoughts of self-doubt through the choreographic process Jeanine's Website: jeaninedinger.com Jeanine's Instagram: @jeaninedinger Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Happy New Year and welcome to the first #freeflowfriday of 2022. Today I am sharing my intentions for the new year and why they are different from resolutions. An intention is not a goal, but more of a feeling, a vibration; how you want to move through the world, what you wish to embody, what you want to nourish and grow. Let me know your thoughts! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram Online Yoga Classes - Join me for LIVE Zoom classes in January!

In today's final #freeflowfriday of the year, I'm sharing my thoughts about giving back. This is the biggest season to give back, but how can we continue to do so throughout the year, not only for others but for ourselves as well. I share some of the ways I am trying to give back this year. This is my last episode for 2021 as I have decided to take a short break over the holidays. Thank you for all of your support and I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyous holiday season! See you in 2022. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

In this episode: -what helped awaken her to become less harsh and judgemental on herself -discovering the difference of being self-aware and knowing what you need to work on and harsh self talk -a synopsis of her new book “The Reckless Kind” and how kindness and compassion show up as the main themes -other themes that come up in the book: non-conformity, guilt, authenticity, inclusivity, deprogramming yourself from the patriarchy, animal welfare and self worth -how an injury from working with her horse was the inspiration for the book -why being authentic as a creative is so important even though it can be scary in order to share your truest voice -the importance of breath work and checking in with tension throughout your body during the creative process -nourishing a more community oriented way of living through her creativity and writing Carly's Website: carlyheathauthor.com Carly's Instagram: @carlylynheath Find the book here: Amazon Find the audiobook here: Amazon Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Today's episode is inspired by 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael A. Singer and the lovely ladies in my bookclub! We have been discussing the inner roommate aka the EGO and how it loves to show up at the most inconvenient times! I share about how I am working on stepping back and becoming a witness to my inner roommate. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram On Demand Classes - Black Friday Sale 50% off Class Passes. Code: BLACKFRIDAY YouTube Channel

In this episode: -the importance of simply ‘showing up' -her exploration of various modalities of art, movement and mindfulness and how these interests all culminated to the work she does now to help creatives -what is ‘mindful art' and how she combines this with breath work and movement to help creatives get in the zone or move through blocks -how she focuses on becoming present with the process of mindful art and how this takes the stress off of it being perfect -one of her favorite exercises ‘drawing the breath meditation' using your hand or a pen and paper -the 7 step framework she created that goes through how to settle into the present moment, breath, body in order to invite in creative practices -listening to your body in order to allow creativity flow in -how we often add pressure on ourselves, especially during the creative process, and how some of the practices she offers help to free ourselves from this Cynthia's website: mindfulcreativemuse.com Cynthia's Instagram: @mindfulcreativemuse Stay in touch with me Website Instagram YouTube

Firstly, I am so excited to share my latest offering...YouTube yoga classes! I am so happy to be sharing my yoga content with the YouTube world in an effort to make my classes more accessible to everyBODY! This is another way for us to connect, so be sure to check out my channel, subscribe, like and share! www.youtube.com/c/CharleneDinger This week's #freeflowfriday was inspired by my dear friend, teacher and healer Amy Miranda and her workshop offering "What We've Forgotten" where we discussed synchronicity a lot. It came up for me throughout the week, as I was really trying to connect more and become more present and aware of signs and signals being sent to me by nature. Sharing my thoughts, some stories and experiences on synchronicity and how I am practising becoming more open to these beautiful moments in life. As always, let me know your thoughts! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram

In this episode: -trying to become aware of patterns and habits and giving herself the space to not rush -what ‘The Art of Personal Mythmaking' writing course entails -how she was inspired to help people transform and heal through creative writing -how her studies in dance and anthropology grounded her curiosity about human behaviour and expression through movement -as a single parent at 23, juggling various part-time jobs in the arts, she was experiencing a lot of stress and turned to bodywork to help -how receiving this work opened her up to realising that the body holds emotions and connecting to the messages her body was sending her -as she began to explore and combine all of her interests and curiosities, she began offering workshops which eventually turned into the course ‘The Art of Personal Mythmaking' -how various blocks such as perfectionism, overwhelm, procrastination are rooted in a dysregulated nervous system and the importance of rest for the creative process -how our bodies will send us signals that we need to pay attention to in order to get over blocks and help complete the trauma cycle -how she guides people through body-based writing prompts in order to open them up to sensation and flow writing -what she shares through her podcast platform and how she is transitioning to interviewing memoirists Janelle's Website: janellehardy.com Find out about her writing courses and other ways you can work with her! Stay in touch with me: Website Instagram

In today's episode I am celebrating The Compassionate Creative Podcast's 1st Birthday! I launched on October 30 of last year and today I am reflecting on how every episode has impacted me and has pushed me to grow. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to every single listener and guest that has shared this space with me! Cheers to many more episodes, guests and opportunities to grow together. Stay in touch with me Website Podcast Instagram Charlene Instagram

In this episode: -why she is working on self-forgiveness and why that is important in order to forgive others -her passion for inspiring other holistic practitioners and the work she does to empower those people in their own businesses -what called her to her work as a healer how her background as a classical piano player was part of that calling -the skills and experiences from studying classical piano that she brought into her practice as a RMT and consultant -how she nourishes her own creativity through her work with other holistic practitioners and why taking risks is important for this -what she focuses on with her clients to tune them into their goals and needs, in order for them to create flourishing businesses -why she is trying to now find more of a balance between building up her business, having consistency and also nourishing her creativity and exploring her music again -the importance of being purposeful in order to keep her own cup full Miranda's Website: striveholistic.com Miranda's Instagram: @striveholistic Stay in touch with me: Website Instagram

In this episode: -how her meditation, yoga and spiritual practices helped her to connect to her body more during the pandemic -what inspires her creativity: music, mood, fashion -the need to take a break from a high volume of creative output in order to keep her inspired -staying a curious students and how learning from others helps her be a better teacher -her experience working with Tate McRae on the EMAs; how the dancers kept each take fresh since they weren't able to perform in front of a live audience -how she is learning to let go of perfectionism in order to enjoy her process more -what it was like working on ‘Schitt's Creek' and why it meant alot to her -a character/alter-ego that she has created in order to choreograph, move and freestyle in a more powerful way -how her past suffering has allowed her to be connected with the darker sides of her creativity -why she has had the chance to see her more authentic self more and has realised that she is not a ‘dark person' but she can call upon her alter-ego to without getting lost in it -striking the balance on social media between branding and being an authentic human -why she is looking to connect her spirituality and her art more consciously and intentionally Jade's Instagram: @jadewh1tney Stay in touch with me Website Instagram

This week I am sharing my thoughts around getting back into the 'swing of my routine' and how I have discovered a renewed sense of appreciation for the everyday happenings in my life. I am back in person with my dance and yoga students and it feels amazing to finally be able to exchange energy with real live people again! I have been noticing and bringing my awareness to all the gifts and wonderful moments throughout each day, so I wanted to share! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram Let's move together!

In this episode: -transformation, shedding old skins, and how all of her skills and experiences have led her to healing others in many different types of containers -her morning rituals before getting started with her day -the reasons she decided to legally change her name and why it was an important part of her personal transformation and journey -how she physically felt disconnected from her former name and listened to signals from her body to shed the energy of it -how she began to connect to her own healing journey from a young age and how her own exploration of and connection to her own body has allowed her to help others now -being on set of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show' was the catalyst to really diving into her hands on healing, when dancers were intuitively coming to her for help -how all of the aspects and skills of her life (music, choreography, dance, studies) have culminated to become the medicine of her life and the healing work she does now -why her business ‘rub of luv' is just another extension of self-love and healing -the inspiration behind ‘rub of luv' and why our skincare has such a profound effect on our energy and overall well being -how her ancestors have influenced who she is as a healer and entrepreneur Rub of luv website: rubofluv.com Jaz's Instagram: @jazfairyj Stay in touch with me Website Instagram

I'M BACK! WELCOME TO SEASON 3! I am so excited to be back for a new season - and that's the theme for today's episode. I share some of my summer holiday stories, as well as some of my thoughts and feelings about transitioning into a new beginnings. Great time for a fresh start and I hope you will come along on the journey. I want to hear from you! WHO do you want me to have on as a guest? WHAT topics do you want me to discuss? Stay in touch Website Instagram On Demand Yoga Classes

SEASON 2 FINALE: This week I am wrapping up Season 2 with a discussion on going back to our 'normal' lives and my feelings around this transition. I touch upon similar topics of previous #FreeFlowFriday episodes, so it felt like a nice way to wrap up the season. PLUS, I will be taking summer holidays and heading to Switzerland to finally meet my niece and spend time with my sister. I'll be back in September with new guests! Thank you for your support over the last 2 seasons...24 guest episodes and 14 #FreeFlowFridays! See you for Season 3! Stay in touch with me Website Instagram Don't forget about my On Demand Yoga Platform if you are wanting to stay connected through movement

In this episode: -recognizing when she has hit her limit, and allowing herself to pause without feeling like she has to push past that limit, guilt free -what society has taught us about ‘hustle' culture and how we need to redefine what ‘our best' looks like from day to day -the story behind why she had such a fear of writing and how she constantly had the feeling that she was 'never good enough' to share her voice -how she was ‘called by spirit' to write an article one day and how this was the catalyst to her beginning to share her voice as a writer -after writing a number of articles, she felt burnout, but then was called again to begin writing short stories instead -by calling upon her community (her editor) for support she was able to give herself permission to freely share her voice -why being focused on ‘being perfect' through the creative process can truly hinder the work -how sitting in uncomfortability forces us to realize our triggers and why we need to allow these thing to come up in order to move forward Aleshia's Website: aleshiapatterson.com Stay in touch with me Website Instagram Check out my On Demand Yoga Platform (NEW CLASSES ADDED!)

TW: Residential Schools in Canada Today I am sharing my thoughts about the Residential Schools in Canada, and reflecting on the recent discoveries of unmarked grave across the country. This is a difficult discussion to have, but so important. If this conversation is triggering for you, please skip this episode (no hard feelings). This is my pledge to do better as an ally and settler, to educate myself further, and to show solidarity to the Indigenous community. Here are a few podcasts I've listened to so far that I found insightful (always open to any further suggestions as well)... The Secret Life of Canada - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2-the-indian-act/id1434339568?i=1000442686332 Residential Schools - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/first-nations-experiences/id1499122039?i=1000467307746 (3 part series) Party Lines - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a-residential-schools-reckoning-again/id1478125187?i=1000524052154 Donate: Indian Residential School Survivors Society - https://www.irsss.ca Legacy of Hope Foundation - https://legacyofhope.ca For CRISIS SUPPORT 24/7 call 1-800-721-0066 Stay in touch with me Instagram Website

In this episode: -her journey from corporate America to becoming a feminine spirituality coach -how the multiple decisions or “pivots” she made (to travel, quit her job) got her to where she is today -her work to help women step into their “authentic power” and what it means when they truly tap into their own feminine magnetism -she shares her ‘video journaling' tool that has helped her clients to create a safe container to unload their thoughts, then check in after stepping away from it to physically witness themselves transforming -when she is working with her clients, how she gets herself more into her feminine energy in order to support her creativity in sessions (through things like working out, dance and cooking) -the importance of going inwards in order to be of service to others -her goal to awaken the spark in the individuals she works with through unpacking the darkness and heaviness they've been carrying around Hilay's Instagram: @hilay.co Hilay's Website: hilay.co Stay in touch with me: Website Instagram Check out my On Demand Yoga Classes!

This week I am offering a guided Loving Kindness Meditation, also know as the Metta Prayer. It starts by acknowledging and blessing oneself, then gradually expands outwards wishing good intentions to all beings. I was feeling called to share this as I believe that we are all in need of some extra loving kindness these days. As always, thank you for joining me. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram Check out my On Demand Platform where you will find more meditations and yoga classes available to you anytime, anywhere

In this episode: -sitting with our feelings rather than pushing them away so that we can show up authentically -how she is becoming more comfortable with being herself and being real at all times -reflecting on what she has learned from her mother and the lessons she is now passing on to her daughter -the inspiration behind ‘Not Another Mother Runner' (formerly Not Your Average Mother Runner) and how it is empowering women through mind, body and soul -the importance of your mindset around fitness, wellness and how we speak to ourselves -what ‘women empowerment' means to her and how it's sometimes controversial because not everyone always feels included in this -why she believes that in order for us to empower each other (and ourselves) we have to be vulnerable -the challenges in being vulnerable, being able to use your own voice -as a business owner, running coach, podcast host and single mom how she shows compassion to everyone in her life, and her personal challenge with showing herself compassion Lisa's Instagram: @notanothermotherrunner Lisa's Podcast: Not Another Mother Runner Stay in touch with me Website Instagram

In today's episode I am discussing the practice of setting healthy boundaries. This is something I am really working on and a recent meditation sparked my inspiration to talk about it. It's a practice and it's so important for our mental health and well-being. I could probably have so many more discussions about this topic, so I would love to hear your thoughts. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram

In this episode: -the importance of connecting to herself first before doing the work that is continually giving to others -what she has learned from her creative clients -the inspiration behind her book “BEyond: Leadership from AwareLESS to AwareNESS” -why the messy parts of life are what we need to go through in order to create change -becoming aware of our autopilot tendencies and making the choice to move away from them when they are not serving us -BEing energy = emotions, thoughts, mindset, hopes, inspirations, fears -breaking down her formula that has to do with energy, expectations and emotions, and how each of these things impacts the power for us to change -attention, intention, tension; how these components need to be practised when it comes to change -how these times of isolation throughout the pandemic have actually forced us to go inwards, and be still with ourselves Noa's Website: noaronencoaching.com Noa's Instagram: @noarcoach Stay in touch with me Website Instagram (Be sure to follow me here for updates on my GIVEAWAY next week) Check out my On Demand Yoga Classes

This episode was inspired by a meditation I did about finding gratitude for yourself before sending gratitude outwards. I reflect on ways I cultivate gratitude and how it has become a part of a (mostly) daily routine. Especially when it feels difficult, in times of self-doubt or frustration, cultivating gratitude can be helpful in reminding ourselves of the smaller things in life that we can be thankful for. Stay in touch with me Website Instagram Check out my On Demand and Live Yoga Classes!