The Doug Foresta Show
The Doug Foresta Show
Doug Foresta
Tune in to hear from artists, writers, therapists, poets and creative individuals from all walks of life as they share tips about how to live a successful creative life. Your host is therapist and podcast producer, Doug Foresta.
E07: Creative Reinvention- With Tom Lazarus
Tom Lazarus, screenwriter, director, producer, and artist, joins the show to discuss his own creative reinvention. Tom reveals why he never suffers from writer's block, and why he doesn't spend time looking backwards at his (substantial!) body of work. He also discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has actually accelerated his work. For more information, visit www.tomlazarus.com 
Mar 19, 2021
17 min
E06: A Conversation with Legendary Singer/Songwriter Melanie
In this episode, I speak with legendary singer/songwriter Melanie. Melanie has sold over 80 million albums and was one of 3 solo female artists to perform at Woodstock. In this conversation, we cover everything from what it was like to perform with John Lennon, to Melanie's perspective on fame. Melanie also discusses her livestreaming concert on 1/30/21. To learn more about Melanie's concert, visit https://www.facebook.com/therealmelaniesafka
Jan 29, 2021
20 min
E05: Challenging Assumptions- Autism, Creativity and Success
Join me for a conversation with Trey Olds, a 20-year old producer and host with 7 years of experience in radio, as he discusses how he broke into the industry and interviewed Ed Asner, Peter Marshall, M Emmet Walsh, and many others. Trey also discusses being a person with autism, and how he has overcome assumptions about what he can and can't do, and shares tips for achieving creative success.
Jan 23, 2021
20 min
E04: An Artist's Journey Through the Pandemic- With Amadea Bailey
Contemporary expressionist artist Amadea Bailey joins the program to discuss her journey through the COVID-19 pandemic. Amadea reveals the challenges that she faced, what has kept her going, and shares her thoughts about being an artist at this time.  To learn more and see Amadea's work, visit http://amadeabailey.com/  Also check out this short video bio of Amadea: http://amadeabailey.com/#mini-bio
Jan 13, 2021
26 min
E03: Journaling and Art for Transformation- With Megan Spencer Harris
Megan Spencer Harris joins me for a conversation about how she transformed her life, business, and health through journaling and art and how you can too!  To learn more about Megan, visit:  www.mayapplehealth.com
Jan 6, 2021
21 min
E02: Creative Reinvention- With Bill O'Hanlon
Bill O'Hanlon, psychotherapist, speaker, and author joins me for a conversation about creative reinvention and his journey of becoming a professional songwriter. Bill shares tips for reinventing yourself at any stage of your life, and what it takes to make a change.  Take a listen to Bill's music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Lvp3FShn1ld67QnfCV3aV?si=Ub_p_79lQCmTie2ejVwfeQ
Dec 30, 2020
25 min
E01: Creativity in the Age of COVID- With Psychotherapist and Author Dennis Palumbo
Looking for inspiration and ideas about how to stay productive and sane as a creative person during the pandemic? Dennis Palumbo, former Hollywood screenwriter turned psychotherapist and mystery novelist, joins me for a conversation about what it means to be a creative person in the time of COVID-19, and shares advice for writers and other creative people who may be struggling. To learn more about Dennis and check out his novels, visit www.dennispalumbo.com
Dec 19, 2020
25 min