Podcasts about demon dialogues

In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, we sit down with Lucy Bellwood, the adventure cartoonist behind beloved works like Demon Dialogues and Baggywrinkles. Known for her vibrant illustrations and thoughtful reflections on creativity, this Ojai-raised artist has returned after years in the Pacific Northwest, finding inspiration not only in our natural beauty but in the connections she's built with the community. Lucy shares details about her Boxing Day event, (Dec. 26th, Basic Premise gallery, 918 E. Ojai Avenue), a festive gathering to celebrate creativity, camaraderie, and new beginnings with chocolate-chip miso cookies. She also talks about her open studio practice, inviting locals and visitors alike to drop by her workspace for casual conversations about art, storytelling, and life's everyday adventures. In true Lucy Bellwood fashion, these open office hours offer more than just a glimpse into her artistic process —t hey're a testament to her commitment to fostering connection. Whether it's sharing a sketch, a story, or a moment of shared wonder, Lucy's approach embodies the spirit of community that Ojai thrives on. Tune in to hear about Lucy's journey as an artist, what led her to Ojai, and how she's redefining the way we connect through creativity. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of art, adventure, and the power of saying yes to life's unexpected invitations. Don't miss it! Note: We did not talk about extinct eagle species in New Zealand, the invention of chromium or a review of Sean Baker's new film, "Anora." Check out more of Lucy and her work at ... https://lucybellwood.com/

“I'm not the bad guy!” Even in good and loving relationships, conversations can just devolve into looking for the bad guy before someone withdraws. But what if it's not either of you two who are the bad guy, but rather the pattern itself?Over time, our unhealthy ways of communicating and relating to one another can create strong negative patterns. We can get into communication ruts.  In this episode of The Carbon Layer, Mike, Lisa, and Rob explore these ruts as “Demon Dialogues” and consider how to get out of them.  More info from the show:More on The Demon Dialogueshttps://drsuejohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Copy-of-Demon-Dialogue-Free-Content-Giveaway.pdf More about “The Good Fight” by Drs Les and Leslie Parrot, and the CORE:https://marriagemissions.com/c-o-r-e-of-a-good-fight-drs-les-and-leslie-parrott/ “It's NOT about the Nail…”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg

Grace welcomes back Dr. Scott Woolley for this week's episode to discuss negative patterns couples develop in dealing with conflict. Dr. Woolley introduces the three main patterns of fighting in marriage, "Find the Bad Guy," "The Protest Polka," and "Freeze and Flee".Grace and Dr. Woolley discuss why being able to identify the patterns in your own marriage allow you to change your perspective, and come together as a couple, or even individually start to address the patterns, to help change behaviors. They discuss how often, fights may seem to be about something surface level, but when actually addressed, can really about something much more vulnerable, such as self-worth, or feeling safe or supported in the relationship.They then discuss how to allow ourselves to become more vulnerable, by acknowledging surface emotions and defense mechanisms, to really address the true problems that cause conflict in a relationship. Dr. Woolley addresses how to ask the right questions about how to change behavior, by figuring out why the fights start, and how to address them differently. He gives ideas for battle plans for couples to work together to improve how they address conflict in their marriage, and cause less hurt during. Grace adds several ideas of conferences, classes or seminars to attend to help boost a couple's skills with these techniques:Hold Me Tight(er) Online Building a Lasting ConnectionJeremy Boden's Newlywed Course

We’ve all been there--you start out with the promise of a new day, a reasonably curated to-do list, and a commitment to make your art. And suddenly you look at the clock and it’s the end of the day and all you have to show for it is seven or eight little piles of unfinished good intentions. This happens to all of us. Whatever your skill level, it’s super easy to get lost in the various tasks that go into making art. And for good reason--not only is art a series of complex tasks, but we’re often performing the tasks in chunks of time either stolen from other commitments, or in the spaces between emotionally and physically expensive commitments. Sponsors for this episode Baron von Bear and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue Rob's Listening Like a Coach workshop Lean Into Art Discord Links mentioned: Lucy Bellwood's 100 Demon Dialogues Thanks to our top Patreon supporters Dave ‘Sri’ Seah Katherine Sugrue Kelly Ishikawa Rachel Ross Ashley Knapp Connect with Jerzy and Rob Jerzy on Instagram Rob on Instagram Lean Into Art on Twitter

Lucy Bellwood, adventure cartoonist and artist extraordinaire, has accomplished significant feats for someone still so young, including developing a loyal and devoted fan base. She is currently working on a book project with Kate Milford about a seafaring adventure graphic novel series with kind and cuddly capybaras. We talk about the eternal artistic hustle, about Kant's admonition "to not number voices, but instead weigh them." Lucy talks about the famous blog post from Kevin Kelley's "1,000 True Fans," and how to develop and sustain enough people who will stick with an artist through thick and thin and allow them to achieve artistic freedom. We talk about earlier pre-Patreon and Kickstarter artists, Robert Musil and Harry Partch, who were free to create as they chose through the patronage of a small but dedicated group of fans. Featured in a prior issue of the Ojai Quarterly by Kit Stolz for her "100 Demon Dialogues" book, Bellwood has just signed a contract for 750 pages of drawings over the next six years. An Ojai native, Lucy talks about connectedness and being known through several generations, an experience rarely duplicated outside your hometown, even as she's been in Portland, Oregon for the past decade. Always innovative and forward-thinking, one of Lucy's news projects is the "Right Number," an anonymous confessional phone line where callers can leave messages and know that only one person will hear them. Her experience at Reed College was formative and unusual, prompted by an influential teacher in Ojai, and which has led to her prolific and unusual career path. We conclude with Lucy's perceptive insights into the social unrest in Portland, and how it does not line up with right-wing narratives, because the protests are limited to a small, six-block downtown zone and whatever rare acts of violence happens can be laid at the feet of police overreach. We did not get around to talking about the 1908 Tunguska explosion, Sumerian cuneiform or the Antarctic expeditions of Ernest Shackleton. A partial list of references is herein ... - 100 Demon Dialogues (100demondialogues.com) - XOXO (xoxofest.com) - C. Spike Trotman of Iron Circus Comics (https://ironcircus.com, and her XOXO talk: https://xoxofest.com/2015/videos/c-spike-trotman) - Dialup (https://dialup.com) - Danielle Baskin's service that pairs random people. - My Patreon page (patreon.com/lucybellwood) - My general website (lucybellwood.com) - The Right Number (therightnumber.tel) — Lucy's project - PostSecret (https://postsecret.com) - Reed College (reed.edu) - Bookends (http://www.bookendsbookstore.com) - Rebecca Solnit's River of Shadows (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780142004104)

Portland-based Adventure Cartoonist Lucy Bellwood shares insight and anecdotes on how Gerald Durrell's book My Family and Other Animals planted the seeds of curiosity and wonder that she still carries with her today. Hear Lucy's thoughts on having a weird internet career, her early love of boats, and reflections on caring for the world! More about Lucy Bellwood: twitter @lubellwoo instagram @lubellwoo Patreon Mentions and References: 100 Demon Dialogues by Lucy Bellwood From Rim to River by Lucy Bellwood Deviced! Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World by Doreen Dodgen-Macgee "Part I - What is a Weird Internet Career?" by Gretchen McCulloch More about This Book That Book instagram @thisbookthatbookpodcast #thisbookthatbookpodacst email: thisbookthatbookpodacst@gmail.com

Josh and Belinda talk about what they read when they need a break from heavy reading or topics.  Books in this episode Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Stand by Steven King And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling Over Niagara Falls by Cody Cassidy Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death by Caitlin Doughty Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo The Only Child by Mi-ae Seo Miss Fortune Series by Jana DeLeon Sarah Andersen's Graphic Novels Escape Manual for Introverts by Katie Vaz 100 Demon Dialogues by Lucy Bellwood Wings of Fire series by Tsui Sutherland The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien  Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman Man in the High Castle by Philip K Dick Witcher Series by Andrzej Sapkowski Hoopla Bonus Borrows Follow us on Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out our website for more information about the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library.

So I know many of you are going to be totally bummed, but I will be recording another solo episode today. Jon is actually in the next room working on a major presentation for work, but he will be back soon, so don’t fret!    Today on the show I will be covering demon dialogues and how they come into play with each partner. We will be talking about the bad guy in the relationship and the protest.    Are you ready for this? I think many of you are going to really resonate with the example I go over of a husband and wife named Evelyn and Chris. Chris and Evelyn go through the attack withdrawal cycle.  At one point they did not know if they could even save their relationship. I have been at this point before. Scary!    Before we wrap up the episode, you’ll be fully equipped to smell an attack withdrawal cycle coming and you’ll know how to attack it before it attacks your marriage. On Today’s Episode I Discuss:   A pattern on how to identify the bad guy in a relationship Why the silent partner that refuses to engage is also aggressive The attack withdrawal pattern and how to spot it  How to stop the attack withdrawal cycle Steps for getting out of the attack withdrawal cycle Never shy away from asking for help. If you try out the steps shared in the episode and you fail, seek help. There are so many people who allow this cycle to lead to divorce.  Don’t let that be you.    Do you have any questions?  What can I help you with? Do you think you and your spouse or partner deal with this cycle?  DM me on Instagram @theamywine and let me know what you thought about this episode. I would love to connect!    Additional Resources:   Download this FREE 20 Minute Course —> Five Keys to Having a Marriage on Fire  Subscribe to the Podcast Follow Amy on Instagram  Follow Amy Wine Counseling on Facebook   Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I already have so many amazing guests and topics lined up, I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the podcast, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts.  Jon and read each and every one! It also helps other people find the podcast!  Wondering how to leave a review? Click on the Apple Podcasts link to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy!

It’s been a while since Jerzy and Rob have talked about what’s so great about comics, so if you’re in the mood for a joyous discussion on visual communication, this is an episode for you. Sponsors for this episode Boulder and Fleet: Mining for Trouble Rob & Kate Coaching/Mentoring Lean Into Art Discord Links mentioned: Scott McCloud's books on comics The Lexicon of Comicana Comics & Sequential Art Art of Making Comics 100 Demon Dialogues Jerzy's Nerd Nite talk on 80s Cartoons Thanks to our top Patreon supporters Jonathan Wornson Tim F k Ashley Knapp Nate Marcel Connect with Jerzy and Rob Jerzy on Instagram Rob on Instagram Lean Into Art on Twitch

Brian Mayer talks about the concept of fault when it comes to divorce.  As human beings we often want to assign blame for the failure of our marriage.  Sometimes we blame our spouse and sometimes we blame ourselves.  This might not be the most productive use of your time and it also might not even be the right question.  We will explore this today.  We hope you enjoy today's message.  For more information and additional resources please visit our website at http://www.theremarriedlife.com Today's Goodies Unfortunately, our culture has taught us to become very quick to blame someone when it doesn't go our way.  More often that not, we are taught to blame someone else.  For example, if I run out of gas I might think to blame my wife for not telling me the tank was low when she drove the car last night.  Or maybe since my boss was so hard on me yesterday, that he caused me to not be able to concentrate on anything but the mistake I made at work.  Sometimes this blame is so prevalent that it just comes very quickly and almost automatically.  We think about how sue happy our society has become as well.  There has been lots of work done to reduce frivolous lawsuits but they still happen with great regularity.  I am sure you can think of lawsuit that you heard of that is in that category.  Many people felt that person that sued McDonalds back in the 1980's over hot coffee was just such an act.  So all this being said, when we go through a painful divorce we are often looking for who to blame.  Blame can often make us feel better to a degree because it is like our brain is then able to wrap around why something happened.  A divorce and dissolved relationship is already confusing and complicated enough but if our brain can make sense of who did what and who is accountable then it can sometimes bring relief to anxiety and uncertainty. But is someone really to blame solely for a divorce?  Unless, we are talking some sort of abuse then the answer is generally “No.”  Even in cases of affairs and infidelity, we could ultimately trace back the issue to a disconnection in the emotional bond between you two.  Additionally it isn't the right question to ask because the two of you are involved in a system of dancing in which you both play a part.  You act and react based on things you see in the system and the thoughts and feelings that are generated from that.  It is much more complicating than looking at the actions on the surface.  I like what Sue Johnson, the creator of something called Emotionally Focused Therapy says about this dance.  She says that we as a couple get caught in one, two, or three types of “Demon Dialogues.”  These are patterns of behaviors that develop and take root due to actions, thoughts and feelings.  Here are the dances of dialogues that she says are most common: Find The Bad Guy:  This dance involves two people pursuing and pushing to determine who the worst person in the interaction is.  This often will result in the kitchen sink coming out against one or both.  The fight will generally continue to escalate because neither wants to back down. The Protest Polka:  The dance involves a pursuer and withdrawer.  One pushes and escalates as the other retreats and withdraws.  As each person goes further into their pattern, the more it pushes the other's buttons Who  This involves two people who have withdraw and simply do not communicate.  One person in the interaction may have been a pursuer who pushed but not anymore. The longer these patterns and dialogues exist in a relationship the higher the chance of relationship demise.  According to Johnson's work, neither person in the interaction is the bad guy, but it is the interaction they get entangled with that is the bad guy.  Once couples start to realize this the more they can work together to interrupt these cycles.  So what are the things that you should look out for in this cycle? Your actions Your Partners Actions Your thoughts (and your partner's thoughts) or “what you made up about this situation” Your triggers (and your partner's triggers) (past events that may have escalated the issue – this can include past relationships, your childhood, and/or things that have built up over time in your current relationship Your primary emotions (and your partner's primary emotions) (there are 6 that most accept – Anger, Disgust, Fear, Happiness, Sadness, Surprise) Your more vulnerable emotions and your partner's more vulnerable emotions (the softer feelings underneath the primary emotions like loneliness or unworthiness for example) Your and your partner's unmet attachment needs So what does all of this means.  It means the idea of who is to blame is rather complicated because of everything that goes into a decision or action that is made.  Rather often times our actions make complete sense when we line them up against our thoughts, emotions, triggers, and unmet needs.  So the key here is to be more aware of all that is going on especially in our own brains so that we can interrupt decisions that might detrimental to the dance we are engaged in with our partner. 

I remember once watching John Wayne in an old movie (As every red-blooded American male should do, at least once a month) as he was waiting on top of the wall at the cavalry outpost for an attack from the marauding Indians.  He said to a much less experienced soldier, “It’s quiet…too quiet.”  In other words, when it gets too quiet, it’s all about the hit the proverbial fan!  Freeze and Flee, the last of Sue Johnson’s Demon Dialogues, has to do when couples reach the point of giving up.  When it gets quiet…too quiet.  If you find yourself or someone you love in this desperate state, listen in as the guys help you not get scalped.  Or, or you know what I mean.   -----   Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson   Part 1 and 2 in this series: Plank and Spec Episode Protest Polka Episode   If you are stuck in the 'freeze and flee' dialogue: - Share with your spouse a cue that begins the distancing process - Recognize what you are telling yourself that keeps you separated   Problem solve, discuss with spouse: When you do _____ I don't feel safely connected to you. Then I tend to _______. I do it in the hopes that ________. And as this pattern keeps going, I feel _________. The more I __________, the more you _______. Maybe we can warn each other when this starts.     Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas Gottman's Stonewalling   Josh's Solutions: Realize you are the problem in your marriage (humility and repentance) Seek counsel   ----- Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers, Instagram: @jmyersfam, and Facebook: @docjimmymyers   Dr. Josh Myers on Twitter: @docjoshmyers, Instagram: @docjoshmyers, and Facebook: @docjoshmyers   Pairadocs Podcast on Twitter: @docspodcast, Instagram: @docspodcast, and Facebook: @docspodcast   How do give to the show: www.patreon.com/docspodcast   Billy Myers: www.therapywithbilly.com   The Timothy Center: www.timothycenter.com

  Tired of negative patterns of communication in your marriage, or in relationships in general? Well, today is your lucky day! Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a structured approach to couples therapy based on the science of adult attachment and bonding that has mounds of research behind it. Studies find that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery, and approx 90% show significant improvements. One of the first things you’ll need to do is find where you are in the Demon Dialogues? Do you and your spouse try to “Find the Bad Guy?” Or are you firmly doing the “Protest Polka?” You need to figure this out before reaching the “Freeze and Flee” which can ultimately lead feelings that the marriage isn’t salvageable. Learn more about these patterns and how to avoid them. Tony references Dr. Sue Johnson’s article http://drsuejohnson.com/where-does-love-go-wrong/ and pulls from http://iceeft.com

Hey dear listener! Welcome to the first episode of our 2019 Women's History month special, hosted by LaKase and Wilson, titled "On Their Own Terms: The Unbreakable Women of Media". Our lovely hosts will be providing you with an analysis of the ways women have redefined and defied society's expectations. They're starting the series off by interviewing friend of the show and all around awesome human -- Anne Bean of Emerald Comics! This episode guarantees to be a delight with Anne dropping some dope nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy! ~TH-001   You can connect with Anne and Emerald Comics Distro at their website, via their email, on Twitter (@EmeraldDistro and @AnneBeanTweets), and/or Instagram (@EmeraldComicsDistro).   Links for the creators, comics, and publishers mentioned during the conversation. 100 Demon Dialogues by Lucy Bellwood "After The Gold Rush", "Espers", and "Clovis" by Miles Greb Boy I Love You Comics Anthology by Yam Fam Comics Go For It, Nakamura! by Syundei REPARATIONS by Natasha Marin SuperButch Comic  The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin Things I Cannot Say by Christina Tran Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed Torchy Brown by Jackie Ormes Your Black Friend and Other Strangers by Ben Passmore Arledge Comics Power & Magic Press Rosarium Publishing Silver Sprocket    Wanna connect with the Crew??? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @POYIFpod
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The demon dialogues emerge when a couple that has lost their sense of connectedness encounters a moment of stress or conflict.  When the partners feel disconnected from one another the normal stressors of marriage tend to get sidetracked by one of the three demon dialogues. However, when both partners in the marriage feel safely connected to one another managing the stress of parenting or financial concern can be navigated in a way that creates more connection.  The demon dialogues spin out of control leading to more stress, hurt feelings, and increased disconnection. Marriage Dialogue 1: Find the Bad Guy This dance occurs when both partners are stuck using attack as a way to protect ones self from feeling vulnerable, alone, or unsafe. Each partner blames the other for the problem because disconnection has made it unsafe to vulnerably acknowledge ones own responsibility in the situation. John blames the family's financial issues on Mary's irresponsible spending habits, while Mary blames John for not working hard enough to provide for the family. The pattern is cyclical in that the more one is blamed the more disconnected and unsafe they feel. The lack of safety puts each partner “on guard” for the attack of the other. A hypersensitive stance may cause the partners to see threat where there is none. This leads to more frequent attacks and ever increasing difficulty in resolving conflict. Marriage Dialogue 2: Protest Polka The most common pattern encountered in marriage counseling is the pursuer-distancer dynamic.  Susan Johnson calls it the protest polka. One partner protests against the growing disconnection in the marriage by pursuing the other. Many times this pursuit feels more like demanding or criticism to the partner causing them to withdraw. The more the distancer withdraws the more the pursuer criticizes or protests. The pursuer is looking for reassurance about questions such as “do you care about me?”, “do I matter to you?”, “am I important” while the distancer is attempting to protect ones self from feelings of inadequacy, not being good enough, and failure. Marriage Dialogue 3: Freeze and Flee The final dialogue is one of silence. Both partners hunker down in their respective fox holes and hope is nearly gone. The pursuer has no more energy to protest and therefore shuts down to protect ones self from hurt and loneliness. The distancer is finally enjoying some peace but remains disconnected as a way to protect against a sneak attack. Each partner has tried everything they know to fix the problem but nothing has worked. They feel frozen, stuck in a dance that brings deeper and deeper hurt; therefore they flee by either leaving the marriage or resigning themselves to a lonely loveless relationship. Restoring Connection: The solution to the three demon dialogues is connection. When couples feel safely connected to one another they are able to navigate stress and conflict in more flexible, vulnerable, and adaptive ways. Connection creates the secure sense that your partner will be there for you, will notice you, will respond to you, and is reliable for you no matter the circumstance. Restoration is possible even in the most difficult of situations. It takes incredibly hard work, it takes time, and it takes risk. Join the Facebook Group Here connectionsquincy.com Connections Family Counseling on Instagram

The cartoonist (100 Demon Dialogues) delves into her struggles with the mean/critical voice in her head and how she is confronting the lies it tells her about herself. She also shares about her dad, the author of The Highlander, and their complex relationship.   More About Our Guestlucybellwood.com100demondialogues.compatreon.com/LucyBellwood www.twitter.com/LuBellWoo www.instagram.com/LuBellWoo Support Our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online counseling.  To get a free week go to www.BetterHelp.com/mental  Must be 18. This episode is sponsored by Third Love clothing/bras.  For 15% off your first order go to www.ThirdLove.com/Mental This episode is sponsored by MadisonReed Hair Coloring Kits.  For 10% off your first kit (plus free shipping) go to www.Madison-Reed.com and use offer code MENTAL This episode is sponsored by the podcast Phil In The Blanks.  Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST ______________________ Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review.  It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 ————————————————————————— Spread the word via social media.   It costs nothing. Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  -------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Stitcher Premium for back catalog (& much more) -Older episodes can be found ad-free exclusively at Stitcher Premium for $4.99/month.  Get one month free with offer code MENTAL at signup at www.StitcherPremium.com/mentalpod  -Subscription includes all episodes, ad-free, going all the way back to ep #1 in 2011, plus back catalogs of tons of other great podcasts, standup albums, original content and more. -------------------------------------------------------- Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal  or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services ---------------------------------------------------

This month’s episode features a recording of the Mental Health Comics Panel from MICE 2018,Moderated by A. David Lewis, MCPHS University. Panelists include: Lucy Bellwood – 100 Demon Dialogues, Kevin Budnik (Handbook), LB Lee (MPD for You & Me), Robyn Smith (Saddest, Angriest Black Girl in Town) and Rachel Lindsay (Rx). Support for this podcast comes from Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Humanities, the nation’s oldest Humanities Department within a medical school, pioneers of innovations in medical education since 1967. Download episode.

In this, the second of three special conversations recorded at XOXO 2018 in Portland, Anita talks to adventure cartoonist Lucy Bellwood about her wonderful recent project 100 Demon Dialogues, perceptions of success vs. the reality of it, the unique challenges of having a job that requires you to be on social media, dealing with impostor syndrome, being vulnerable in your work, and more. Follow Lucy on Twitter at @lubellwoo. Visit her website at lucybellwood.com and check out her Patreon at patreon.com/lucybellwood.

This episode's guest is Lucy Bellwood. Lucy is a professional Adventure Cartoonist and teacher. She has drawn a plethora of comics about her adventures including crossing the Pacific on an Oceanographic research vessel, rafting twice down the Grand Canyon and living and working on board an 18th Century sailing ship. Her cartoons also explore deeply human subjects such as relationship breakup and femininity and her latest book "100 Demon Dialogues" is all about habitant with a petulant yet oddly lovable inner critic. Recorded in Gillespie Park, London.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/stevexoh)

Tony breaks down the dreaded “Demon Dialogues” from Sue Johnson’s book, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love, THE go-to couples guide to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Whether you and your partner engage in “Find the Bad Guy,” the “Protest Polka” or “Freeze and Flee” or at times, all of the above, discover tools to help you move past these communication blocks that can ruin relationships. He also discusses the Five Elements of a Complete Apology, as well as how to avoid a Token Apology.

Join Calvin as he sits down with illustrator, adventurer, Boatist, and comics maker Lucy Bellwood amidst her book tour of 100 Demon Dialogues. The book explores the relationship many creators have with their inner critic/imposter syndrome/anxiety, and is a relatable but oftentimes lighthearted look at this very present "demon". This episode explores these themes as well as travel, the boundaries of being a working artist, the weirdness of being in the Digital World, and the business of doing all of this while maintaining as healthy of a life as you can! Listen to hear more! (Warning: Some Explicit Language)

Our intrepid hosts sit down with adventure cartoonist Lucy Bellwood to talk about her Highlander origins, the underrated "Cutthroat Island," and her new project "100 Demon Dialogues." 

In hopes of kickstarting some energy into the Making Comics Gutter Talk podcast, it was decided that a return to old guests will help. So this is the first episode in a new Gutter Talk venture, an alumni "Where Are They Now" series. In this first episode, Adam is re-joined by the amazing Lucy Bellwood, an artist, a writer, and even a sailor, based out of Portland, OR. The last time Adam and Lucy spoke was way, way back in January of 2015, nearly two and a half years prior to this talk, and at the time, Lucy was just starting to toss around the idea of doing a Kickstarter project for a Baggywrinkles book. Well, since that time, not only did she start and fund that project, she's just finishing up yet another Kickstarter project that was also funded, and this time in about 24 hours. Yes, that sound was your jaw hitting the floor. We'll wait for you to pick it up.... Listen in as Adam and Lucy discuss her pride and joy and struggles and fears with not just her current endeavor, the 100 Demon Dialogues, but also with being an artist on an overall level. From self-care to the financial burdens and planning as a freelance and independent artist, all of it is in play. Also be sure to subscribe on iTunes and give us a rating and review if you haven't already. Lucy's links: Lucy's site (@lubellwoo) 100 Demon Dialogues Kickstarter project Crowdcast "Demons and Monsters" talk with Jessica Abel Conosaurus (not Lucy's site but discussed in the show) Light Grey Art Lab residency (discussed in the show) Emily Cheeseman's diagram (discussed in the show) Our links: Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song Behind Vocals: "Backed Vibes (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transitions: InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org Old Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org