Engage with us via Text Message! I’m thrilled to have POET TIM XONNELLY join us! Tim’s just released a wonderful book of poetry called THE INVASION OF PANTOMIME. I’d say Tim is deeply connected to poetry. The conversation really took off when Tim talked about his connection to dreams and dreaming. Reading his book, it’s clear how much he values his dreams and how open he is to learning from them. I was also impressed by Tim’s genuine acceptance of what poetry does for him. He compares poetry ...
Jul 31
38 min
Engage with us via Text Message! I’m really happy that my guest, Ezra Vancil discovered the podcast and got in touch. Ezra’s latest double album, along with a companion book, is called Morning and Midnight. Ezra’s story is a tough one, and he’s incredibly honest and open about dealing with substance abuse. He talks about how his connection to his creativity and sharing his struggles and successes has been a real help for him, in his own words, “Staying awake to life.” Plus, I think you’re goi...
Jul 16
46 min
Engage with us via Text Message! From the very first moment, Christine Blosdale captured my attention! As I’ve been hosting this podcast for five years, I’ve received many requests from potential guests to be interviewed. I share this because I’m proud that I’ve created a program that people find valuable. I’ve also been fortunate and grateful that I haven’t found myself at odds with more than a couple potential guests. When I saw that Christine’s podcast is called the Expert Authority Coach,...
Jun 30
45 min
Engage with us via Text Message! Walking my guest, Zacha Belok, through this Encouragement Session, I felt a wave of hope wash over me. Zacha is a leadership coach, facilitator, and somatic practitioner whom I met at a Billy retreat. He was leading a multi-day workshop, and I could tell he had a deep understanding and a wealth of experience. What truly fills me with hope is Zacha’s honesty. It’s so rare in our modern world when leaders and teachers feel the pressure to be experts and have all...
Jun 12
57 min
Engage with us via Text Message! This interview is truly special for me! My guest is Kath Burlinson. Kath is a theatre maker and director. She founded the Authentic Artist Collective and regularly offers Authentic Artist workshops. www.authenticartist.co.uk 2 min workshop VIDEO https://youtu.be/lkXXjdLICNAf you enjoyed this podcast please give us a rating and write a review where you listen to podcasts. Please share this with friends by sending the link. If you would like to...
May 29
52 min
Engage with us via Text Message! I found myself at a retreat in Devon, in the UK seated at a long table next to a wonderful singer songwriter William Jaquet, I knew I should invite him to be on this program right away. William is a very warm and friendly presence and on this rainy storm night we found a relatively quiet space to capture this conversation. I had heard William play in the evening the night before without knowing until later that he’s been a part of the band Luvcat on tour, and ...
May 16
38 min
Engage with us via Text Message! My guest Gavin Goska is a wonderful explorer of genres and his interview is a bookend interview with Ed Douglas as they together make up Midnight Syndicate. I’m really captivated by the kindness and thoughtfulness of Gavin Goska. It is so fascinating to hear how Gavin approaches creating mysterious and frightening scores for imagined movies! As you might guess, Gavin’s talents extend beyond composing and playing multiple instruments. He’s also explored restori...
Apr 30
38 min
Engage with us via Text Message! I have known my guest Ruven Hannah for many years through the Billys organization in Northern California. I have seen Ruven’s performance art and recently witnessed Ruven focusing on pure storytelling. I did not know what international experiences had played a part in Ruven’s creativity until he explained the circumstances of moving from Israel to England and then the United States. Along his adventures Ruven displays an amazing gift of “going for ...
Apr 17
44 min
Engage with us via Text Message! My guest Diane Samuels has a history as a playwright, as an educator and as an author. Diane’s openness and honesty is notable as she tackles some very personal and taboo topics. Diane has a very clear sense of what therapy is and what creativity and artistry is for her and she has engaged deeply with both. I was fascinated to hear about Diane’s work with Family Constellations. Diane explains the background and her history and relationship with the Cinderella ...
Mar 31
50 min
Engage with us via Text Message! My Guest Billy Maxwell Taylor is a Dance Theater Maker and Ambient Dance Artist. I met him in the Forest of Dean through my connection to Actor & Filmmaker Henry McGrath as I was getting to know the Eden’s Cave Theater & Film Company. Billy is both a calm and joyful presence in my experience. It was delightful to get to know Billy’s influences and I would say (spoiler alert) you may want to have pen & paper handy to capture all of the amazing refer...
Mar 17
39 min
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