Guest Carmen Darley, owner of Carli D Paintings, joins me to discuss how art, quite literally, saved her life.  After years of dealing with serious alcoholism, it was art (and lots of hard work) that allowed her to successfully find her way to lasting sobriety.

Listen as she describes what recovery has looked like, how running a business that has typically depended on in person workshops and the wedding industry has fared during COVID-19, and how being a mother to a toddler has shifted her priorities.

To add some beauty to your feed, follow Carmen on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/carlipaintings/

And if you’d like to participate in a virtual workshop offered by Carmen taking place via Zoom at 7pm on Thursday, December 10, find the details here!  Cost is $30 for the materials (delivered to your home if you’re in Durham Region or shipped in Canada for an additional $6) and Carmen has kindly agreed to donate ALL proceeds to the important mental health work being done at the Ontario Shores Foundation.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com