Art Heals All Wounds
Do you think art can change the world? So do I! We’re at a pivotal moment when scientists, medical practitioners, and creatives are coming together in recognition of the ways that art plays an indispensable role in our well-being, as individuals, communities, and societies. In each episode we hear from artists and creatives who share their inspiration for their work and its wider impact. These conversations about transformative artistic practices show the ways that art can be a catalyst for healing and change.
How do we change the world? One artist at a time.
Episodes
145 episodes
Why Supporting the Arts Matters Now More Than Ever
I’m letting you know that the current season of Art Heals All Wounds—focused on arts in medicine—has come to an end and that the podcast will be going on a temporary break. My increased workload and other creative commitments necessitate some t...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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3:45
Larissa Trinder – Arts in Medicine & Healing
Discover how arts in medicine transform hospitals to support healing, well-being, and community engagement.In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I sit down with Larissa Trinder, the Assistant Vice President for Arts in Medicine at NYC...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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35:04
Selma Zollman – Music Therapy & Healing Through Song
Selma Zollman shares how music therapy in hospitals helps with grief, emotional healing, and creative well-being.In this episode, I’m joined by Selma Zollman, a music therapist and member of Brazilian Voices—a nonprofit female vocal grou...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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29:18
Amanda Bush – Yoga & Mindfulness in Schools | Art Heals All Wounds
Episode Summary:Explore yoga and mindfulness programs for teens that reduce stress and promote creative healing in education. In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Amanda Bush, a yoga practitioner in residence...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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31:44
Heather Dawn Batchelor – Art Therapy for Dementia
Guest: Heather Dawn BatchelorEpisode Summary:Learn how art supports memory care and caregiver healing in dementia through creative therapies.In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I speak with Heather Dawn B...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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30:18
Exploring Art's Healing Power: Michael Claytor and Andrew Hix on Shift Change Radio Hour
In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," Michael Claytor and Andrew Hix, arts in medicine practitioners at the Arts in Medicine program at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL and co-hosts of the Shift Change Radio Hour share the stor...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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36:36
Facing Climate Despair: How Young Artists Inspire Hope for the Future
In this concluding episode of the series focusing on artists and climate change, I’m reflecting on the emotional impact of dedicating multiple episodes to the pressing issue of climate change. Initially optimistic about the potential of governm...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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7:49
Cultural Resiliency Amid Rising Waters with Artist Kim Anno
In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," I speak with multidisciplinary artist Kim Anno. Our conversation centers around Kim's commitment to addressing climate change through her art, particularly after seeing a photograph of the president of...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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40:19
Painting About Climate Change by Bringing Humanity to the Canvas with Christine Hanlon
In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," I speak with visual artist Christine Hanlon about her art and its focus on challenging subjects. Christine shares how she uses her work to engage with issues such as homelessness and climate change, em...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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36:00
Kevin Kunze – VR Art & Wildfire Trauma Hea
Kevin Kunze discusses virtual reality art as a tool for trauma recovery and wildfire storytelling.In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I’m joined by virtual reality filmmaker Kevin Kunze to discuss his short documentary film, "
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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41:12
Witnessing Nature's Cycles of Renewal and Healing with Slow Photographer J.M. Golding
In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, guest J.M. Golding, a photographic artist from the Bay Area, shares her unique approach to analog photography, emphasizing the powerful connections between nature, self, and others that her work seeks to...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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34:19
Happy Holidays: Scott Stark's Musical Take on Climate Change
Happy Holidays! Today I’m sharing a musical piece by filmmaker Scott Stark, blending some dark lyrics about climate change with a very catchy melody! Stark’s song, "Watching the Waters Rise," explores the cynical realities of environmental negl...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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7:56
Art, Healing, and the Human Experience : Voicemail from Filmmaker Ken Paul Rosenthal
In this episode I share a voicemail from Ken Paul Rosenthal, a filmmaker reflecting on the transformative power of art. Ken explores the theme of art as a healing force, both in his own life as he edits films and in the broader human experience...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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6:25
The Power of Storytelling: Michael O. Snyder and 'The Coming Coast'
In this episode, I revisit an episode of the podcast from 2022 with filmmaker and photographer Michael O. Snyder. Our conversation delves into the pressing issue of climate change, its multifaceted impacts on communities, and the power of creat...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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36:25
The Beach Speaks: Community, Connection, and Hope with Paige Friend
Today I'm taking a moment to acknowledge and learn from a podcaster who reminded me of the importance of connecting with the natural world. Paige Friend hosts "The Beach Speaks", a podcast that centers around the universal app...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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34:08
Hope is a Renewable Resource: Fighting Fossil Fuel Narratives with Christa Avampato
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Christa Avampato, a storyteller, climate activist, and a beacon of hope in New York City. Christa shares her journey of resilience, from growing up on an apple farm amidst adversity to becoming a ferv...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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50:19
The Invisible Mammal: Bats, Conservation, and Human Health with Kristin Tièche
Welcome to another episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," where we explore the powerful impact of art on the world and highlight artists creating positive change. In today's episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Kristin Tièche to delve into the fascinat...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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40:38
Jimmy Ramirez – Environmental Art & Waterway Restoration
Jimmy Ramirez shares how art supports waterway restoration, climate grief, and community resilience.In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I sit down with Jimmy Ramirez, an artist and high school teacher from Oakley, California. We tal...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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36:23
Celine Shein Das – Dance & Climate Change Art
Celine Shein Das uses classical dance to raise awareness and inspire action on climate change.In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I talk with Celine Shein Das, Executive Director of the Chitresh Das Institute. We talk about the tran...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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52:17
We Loved It All: Lydia Millet – Climate Action Storytelling
Lydia Millet explores how writing and storytelling can drive environmental awareness and creative activism.In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I have the pleasure of speaking with the author, Lydia Millet. Lydia’s latest book 'We ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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37:37
Creating New Narratives for Climate and the Environment
In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I’m thinking about the transformative power of storytelling. The stories that we tell ourselves shape our actions and decisions. One of the most powerful ways we can move forward is recognizing when a st...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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5:57
Stories of Connection and Climate: Voicemail from J.M. Golding
I’m thinking about the importance of connection. The voicemail from photographic artist J.M. Golding tells her artistic collaboration with Hélène Barrette, where they created a book of lumen prints titled 'Playing with Light'. This story of cro...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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8:12
Second Chances and New Beginnings: A Deep Dive into 'Last Bets' with Mary Carroll Moore
In this episode I talk with novelist Mary Carroll Moore about her latest novel, 'Last Bets’. Mary shares how a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis at the age of fifty motivated her to leave a successful career as a food journalist to writing ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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37:47
Saving Face: Effy Redman on Disability, Identity, and Advocacy
In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, host I talk with author and disability advocate Effy Redman about the transformative power of art. Effy shares insights from her memoir, 'Saving Face,' which chronicles her life with Moebius Syndrome, a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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49:25
From Teaching to Art: Natalie Davey's Story of Connection
In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I share a voicemail from Natalie Davey, co-host of the Reframables podcast. Natalie recounts her journey of leaving a 20-year teaching career due to depression and discovering the importance of creativit...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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5:07
