Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way showed up in my life when I literally couldn’t make any more excuses for why I was not doing creative work. My main struggle has been trusting that I have everything I need to begin and the anguish of creative stagnation was literally choking me. 

I do not promise that this book will make all your creative dreams come true, but may be it will offer a place to start.

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This episode was recorded on May 7th, 2024. I had just started A Few Things and as any podcaster would, I asked one of my friends to join me for an episode. Two years later, it is the episode I need in 2026. If you are contemplating stepping out on faith to walk in obedience, this episode is for you. 

Amber Majors is an art director who walked away from a senior role in obedience to what she feels is a call by God to use art to build community and restore creative joy in adults, beyond working on creative projects for a myriad of clients. She walks us through the decision of abandoning comfort to embrace the wonder of a faith journey.

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All immigrants are not perceived the same. Black Immigrants have to interrogate their identity in the face of the racial and class hierarchies in America. In navigating work, academic and social spaces, a Black Immigrant has to learn another language of how their blackness and ethnicity moves in these rooms. In this episode we look at how to navigate spaces as a Black Immigrant.

- What has been your experience in navigating spaces as a black person and/or someone of your ethnicity? 

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I am not sure about you, but the world feels very dark right now and if you struggle with dark thoughts, each day probably feels like a mental minefield.  In this episode, I share insights from my own personal experiences with dark thoughts, researchers who have linked child verbal abuse to adults who struggle with addiction, anxiety and self-harm tendencies.

This episode shares how we can address the root of dark thoughts and practical ways to rewire our brains. There is a world where we have a healthy dialogue with our inner voice. To share your comments, feedback or personal experiences please send an email to [email protected] 

Sources

Neuropsychology Coach Iveta Harris founder of Neuropsychology Coaching, who has a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, and is completing her PhD in Neuropsychology, specializing in the connection between the mind, body, and healing - http://neuropsychologycoach.com/ 

As a neuroscientist, I’ve seen the impact of harsh words on children’s brains. We need to prevent childhood verbal abuse.

https://theconversation.com/as-a-neuroscientist-ive-seen-the-impact-of-harsh-words-on-childrens-brains-we-need-to-prevent-childhood-verbal-abuse-255533

Verbal Abuse: Definition, Signs, Examples, & What to Do https://www.choosingtherapy.com/verbal-abuse/

The Neuroscience of Journaling: How Expressive Writing Transforms the Mind and Body - https://neuropsychologycoach.com/neuropsychology-coaching-blog/the-neuroscience-of-journaling-how-expressive-writing-transforms-the-mind-and-body

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This episode focuses on fatherhood based on the book, Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves by Glen Henry. My goal was to offer a resource with positive guidelines to fatherhood after the previous episode. I speak on this topic as someone who is constantly looking for positive parenting examples to share with you so we can all have a chance at positive parenting experiences.

Disclaimer: I am not a parent (yet 😊) so take everything I say with a tiny bit of salt.

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Jackie Hill Perry Instagram post referenced on the episode - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUWdE4kTHa/?img_index=1  

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Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves by Glen Henry

Christian Connection - https://www.christianconnection.biz/product/9781400252558

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Christianbook - https://www.christianbook.com/father-yourself-everything-become-family-deserves/9781400253982/pd/132782EB

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As I was editing this episode, I heard myself physically trying to catch my breath. Parents are held in reverence and to question anything they do is considered a taboo. The book, ' Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents; How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents', gives credence to the reality that emotionally immature parents impact their children in ways that will require repair work well into adulthood. Step into the murk with me as we do the repair work of being emotionally mature adults.

Sources

Oprah Explores the Rising Trend of Going No Contact with Your Family- https://youtu.be/cK7EJgILMIk?si=xUmmghbX0G2loF7D 

How Egocentric Parents Impact Their Kids with Dr. Lindsay Gibson NYT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhHLLtI4Taw 

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Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents; How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-lindsay-c-gibson-psyd/1121368782 

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New Harbinger Publications - https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626251700/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents/

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My do I have a story for you. Many years ago, I listened to an episode of Jesus and Jollof hosted by Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi as they shared how they followed their dreams. As children as immigrants, they made dreams feel accessible. This episode is a love letter to you who is contemplating taking a chance at an idea, a move or a transition. 

You will hear what inspired me to apply for school, the rough adjustment as a new immigrant, post-graduation blues, working on Shark Tank for 3 seconds and the state of academia. 

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Finding a church as an immigrant has been arduous process. Existing in the limbo of a home left behind and not quite settled down in the new home bleeds into finding a faith community. After years of searching, I share how to expand your community beyond church. 

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A recent visit back home revealed a few cracks in political landscape that has been deteriorating. In this episode, I share my view on the role of Christians in political decisions and advocacy for the people who Jesus fought for during his time. There is also a return to Africa which begs the questions as to whether Kenya and Africa is ready to be an immigrant destination. 

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The world feels like a minefield and trying to keep the creative juices flowing feels harder. History shows that the arts have always saved the day. Artists help us makes sense of the world. This is the time to keep creating, tell our stories and have agency over how they are told. in this episode I share some tips that I am implementing to stay creative. 

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