Month: August 2026

“Who Goes to the Art Store Before Radiation?” with Nathalie Latham

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Have you ever faced a moment where your life was brought to a complete halt, and you realized you needed something deeper than distractions to survive? This week, my guest is documentary photographer and artist Nathalie Latham, whose life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with stage-three cancer at age 39. Nathalie joins […]

Nobody is Actually Normal | Report from the Creative Closet #9

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Have you ever looked at your life and realized that while everything is “okay” on paper, you feel like you’re speaking a completely different language than everyone around you? In this week’s Report from the Creative Closet, we’re looking at what happens when we challenge our idea of what “normal” is. From the culture shock […]

The Rule of Making Mistakes: Jackie Haynes on Rinsing Your Skills and Starting Over

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What if the very thing you’re trying to avoid—making a mistake—was actually the signal that it was finally time to rest? In this week’s conversation, I’m talking with artist Jackie Haynes. We talk about why the rigid discipline of adulthood often makes us fear the very “rinsing” of our skills that leads to new growth. From […]

Why High Expectations Are Keeping You Stuck | Report from the Creative Closet #8

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Have you ever tried to force yourself into a new habit through sheer willpower, only to end up exhausted and paralyzed a week later? In this week’s Report from the Creative Closet, I’m exploring the High Expectations Trap. We talk about the deep-seated cultural belief that change only happens through hard work and discipline—and how […]