Elemental Alchemy - a podcast for performing artists
Elemental Alchemy - a podcast for performing artists
Sarah Rockwood
Welcome to Elemental Alchemy, a podcast for performing artists. If your work involves you being seen or heard by an audience, then you're in the right place. Your host, Sarah Rockwood is an artistic embodiment coach and professional renaissance woman with 35 years experience in this business we call 'show.' With Sarah's guidance, you'll discover what success means to you and what you need to live a self-actualized artistic life. For more information on the episodes you’re about to hear, and to claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure. Now let’s get started.
Shedding the Old Skin
Today’s episode delves into my current creative process and the surprising things I learned about myself while lifting heavy things. To claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head over to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure.  Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence
Feb 26, 2024
39 min
Anatomy of a Fall
In today's bonus episode, I'm talking my way through the messy middle of the thoughts and feelings I had after watching Justine Triet's masterpiece, Anatomy of a Fall. I also completely spoil the movie and talk about a lot of difficult things, so please take that into consideration before listening.  TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, domestic violence To claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head over to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure.   
Feb 4, 2024
36 min
My Motto for 2024
And we're back! It is a new year and new adventures have already begun! Today on the pod, I'm sharing my motto for 2024 and why I chose it, as well as some of the major changes I'm making in my life and with this show.  To claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head over to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure. 
Jan 21, 2024
32 min
The Wheel of Art
This week on the podcast, I'm going to walk you through one of my favourite tools - The Wheel of Art! The wheel is a great way to assess where you are right now on your artistic journey and will help you create a plan for growth and expansion in the year to come. If you want to follow along and create your own wheel, grab your free copy of the Wheel of Art over on  RockwoodAlchemy.com  This is going to be a fabulous adventure. 
Dec 17, 2023
42 min
Professionalism
This week we're talking about professionalism, specifically how we define professionalism for ourselves as artists. With this year drawing to a close and a new one on the horrizon, now is the perfect time to paint a picture for yourself of the artistic life you want to live and take steps to make it your reality. And to claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head over to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure. 
Dec 10, 2023
35 min
Goal Setting for Performing Artists
Today we're talking about goal setting specifically for performing artists. Because our imagination and connection to our vessel truly gives us an unfair advantage when it comes to setting and accomplishing our goals... so let's make the most of it. : ) And to claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head over to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure. 
Dec 3, 2023
33 min
Taking Pleasure in Your Work
As artists we create amazing experiences for others to draw pleasure from and yet we often struggle to take pleasure in those creations ourselves. Today we’re going to talk about how to take ownership of our awesomeness and how to take more pleasure from our work and our process. And I hope you’ll join me at my year-end workshop, Create Your Year! On December 28th, 2023 at 7pm EST, we’re going to explore all the beautiful possibilities that lay before us in 2024. Click on the link below for all the juicy details.  CREATE YOUR YEAR And to claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, head over to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure. 
Nov 26, 2023
24 min
Supporters & Detractors
With the USA celebrating Thanksgiving this week and the holiday season truly upon us, a lot of us will be spending time with people we don't normally spend time with and that can be... interesting.  So today we're discussing the people who support us and the people who detract from us, and how to enhance and protect our energy around both groups. To claim your free Wheel of Art workbook and to find out how to work with me directly, head to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure.
Nov 19, 2023
38 min
Reframing a Challenge
Challenges are a part of life in the performing arts, but they don't have to become all-consuming monsters that pull us from the path we've lovingly chosen for ourselves. Today, we're going to discuss how to reframe a challenge in a way that empowers us, so we can find solutions and take action with a clear head and heart. To claim your free Wheel of Art workbook, head to RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure.
Nov 12, 2023
43 min
Supporting the Vessel
Today we're going to discuss how to clarify what your vessel needs so you can build a practice that strengthens your skillset and supports you in your art making. For more information on today's episode and to claim your free WHEEL OF ART workbook, please visit RockwoodAlchemy.com This is going to be a fabulous adventure...
Nov 5, 2023
20 min
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