Calm and Creative Podcast

In this episode, we embark on a journey of creativity and wellness, discovering unique ways that Chef Thuy-Linh Carroll is harnessing her passions to boost mental health and mindfulness.

Chef Thuy-Linh Carroll is the Pastry Chef/Owner of Buster's Bakeshop. Buster's Bakeshop is located in Dallas, TX and creates bespoke birthday cakes and desserts to #CelebrateYOU!

Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the diverse ways we can channel our passions and creativity to enhance our mental well-being and live more fulfilling lives.

To grab Volta's free guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: https://www.colorsnack.com/calm

To join the free and private Calm and Creative Community, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/804189398089705/

In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Gina Ariko, a second-generation mixed-race Japanese American artist who shares her valuable insights on decluttering and finding joy in simplicity. Gina dives into the power of decluttering and how she's made it a fun and rewarding practice.

She discusses her journey of replacing mindless scrolling on social media with productive learning activities, emphasizing the importance of intentional time management. Gina also shares her love for visiting a local community garden, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will motivate you to declutter your life, replace bad habits with beneficial ones, and find joy in simplicity.

To grab Volta's guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: https://www.colorsnack.com/calm/

To join the free & private Calm and Creative Community on facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/804189398089705/

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the vulnerability hangover – that moment of post-exposure anxiety and self-doubt that often follows opening up and being vulnerable. We explore the reasons behind this emotional experience and how it affects us on a personal level.

To grab Volta's guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: https://www.colorsnack.com/calm

Hi Sweet Friend,

Welcome to the Calm and Creative Podcast. This is a podcast for artists and creatives of all backgrounds who seek to build a resilient mindset

Together we'll dive into all things mindfulness and mental health as they relate to our creative journey. We'll explore different tools & tips that can help us cultivate a more resilient and positive perspective on life.

I'm Volta, I'm an author, a watercolor & animation artist & the founder of Color Snack Creative Studio.

And I'm so happy that you're here!

This episode dives into the concept of emotionalizing. I started practicing this daily for the past 3 months and have seen some dramatic changes in my mindset and wellbeing.

Listen to the episode to learn the benefits of emotionalizing and how to get started with this amazing technique today!

In this episode I share my personal story of how I got into exercising on a consistent basis. After trying and failing several times, I finally found a way to make this habit stick. I also share about the different benefits of working out and how having this habit is important to a creative career.

This episode's topic is all about the transformative power of meditation & stillness as a way to address a ruminating mind. Meditation has a healing power to soothe us and bring peace into our busy lives because it helps us build a habit of paying attention to our thoughts or our breath.

In this episode I also share my personal story of beginning my meditation journey a few years ago and the moment when I realized that it actually worked.

I also share a few general benefits of meditation (especially for creatives) as well as a few suggestions and options on how you can get started with your meditation practice today.

References:

https://medium.com/@michael.burkhardt/meditation-for-entrepreneurs-a-blueprint-525ba1e38e20

calm.com

https://www.yogabasics.com/connect/yoga-blog/best-meditation-for-creativity/

https://insighttimer.com/

In this episode, I discuss my practice of doing Morning Pages. This concept was introduced to the world by Julia Cameron in her book The Artist Way. In this episode I discuss the benefits of keeping Morning Pages and a few tips on how to get started.

To learn more about Morning Pages visit: https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/

The book The Artist Way: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252

Hi Sweet friends!

Welcome to Snacks, Art & Affirmations, a podcast for artists and creative entrepreneurs.

On this podcast we'll dive into all things mindset as they relate to our creative journey. We'll explore different tools & tips that can help us cultivate a more resilient and positive perspective on life.

I'm Volta, I'm a watercolor & animation artist & the founder of Color Snack Creative Studio.

And I'm so happy that you're here!

This is an intro episode where I go over the reason for starting a podcast and what to expect.

Thank you for listening

xoxo, Volta