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
133 episodes
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
From Commodity to Community: Rethinking Water Use with Jimmy Ramirez
In this episode of *Art Heals All Wounds*, I sit down with Jimmy Ramirez, an artist and high school teacher from Oakley, California. We talk about Jimmy’s film Above Ground, which delves into the ways that streams and creeks in Oakland...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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36:23
Kathak for the Planet: Celine Schein Das on Invoking the River
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 transformative power of art through the lens of the Kathak dance performance 'Invoking the River,' a mult...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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52:17
We Loved It All: Lydia Millet on Loss, Connection and Telling Good Stories
In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I have the pleasure of speaking with the author, Lydia Millet. Lydia’s latest book 'We Loved It All: A Memory of Life' explores themes of interconnectedness, extinction, and climate change. She shares ...
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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
Deep Listening and the Healing Power of Writing with Meredith Heller
In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, versatile and multidisciplinary artist Meredith Heller shares her story of how writing poetry saved her life. From a troubled adolescence to becoming a writer and workshop leader, Meredith de...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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42:40
The Power of Vulnerability: How M. Brady Found Courage In Creativity
In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I explore the transformative power of vulnerability with guest Michael Brady, a psychotherapist and newly emerged musician. Michael, whose performance name is M. Brady, shares his journey from sufferin...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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38:53
Artistry and Activism: Catherine Filloux and 'How to Eat an Orange'
In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds', I explore the transformative power of art with playwright and activist Catherine Filloux, focusing on her work that highlights human rights and the stories of survivors. Catherine discusses her upcomin...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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30:56
The Power of Art: Alex LeBoeuf's Creative Impact on the Myotonic Dystrophy Community
In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I share a personal story about my daughter's diagnosis with myotonic dystrophy. How I wished to meet someone like today’s guest! Alexandra LeBoeuf, a young Canadian artist and myotonic dystrophy advoca...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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33:32
The Making of Us: Adoption Stories that Connect and Heal with Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne, Hosts of Adoption: The Making of Me
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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51:30
Voicemail from Special Education Teacher and Mother, Julie Leboeuf
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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6:45
How Mythical Creatures and Persian Fairytales Heal in a Coming of Age Story with Kiyash Monsef
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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38:09
Voicemail from Writer, Filmmaker, and Podcaster Rebecca Davey
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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5:00
Adoption, and Identity: I Would Meet You Anywhere with Susan Kiyo Ito
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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39:41
Voicemail from Musician and Podcaster, Carolyn Kiel
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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5:18
Connecting through Writing and Music: How Joe Field’s Books Inspire Young Readers
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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42:35
Connecting Through Art: Stories of Change and Growth
Happy to be back for the sixth season of 'Art Heals All Wounds', where we’ll talk about 'Connection'! Exploring the transformative power of collaboration, cultural exchange and human bonds through artists and their stories, how does connection ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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5:20
