LET'S PLAY: THE CREATE PODCAST

This week we are talking about permission to be human. We are here to experiment and discover, so we are never going to get it all "right!" In fact, that's not the point. We dive into the concept that our humanity -- with all its messiness and wounds -- is so holy. We aren't here to cover up our imperfections (or even get rid of them!), but to embrace and accept ALL that we are. We talk about what it means to be embodied and repair the relationship with self, so that we can listen to the body's cues and wisdom like never before.

This week we talk about the inception, development, and birth of Kristin’s first book “God, Sex, and Musical Theater” which is available for pre-launch this week. Natalie interviews Kristin on her writing journey, her fears in sharing her work, and the subtle vulnerabilities around creation. Kristin shares one of her poems on this podcast and also talks about the importance of having a mid-wife like Natalie who helped her overcome challenges, obstacles, and deep labor pains in the process. 

For Show Notes:

https://www.amazon.com/God-Sex-Musical-Theatre-Meditations/dp/194934228X

Last week, we asked, “What story are you telling?” But this week, we are backing up even further to ask, what stories did you inherit from your society, your religion, your family, and your schools. On this episode, we talk about the importance of questioning our myths and where they come from, and if they even work for us. How do we create a new story if we don’t look at where are old stories come from???

Do you know what a great storyteller you are? In fact, you are ALWAYS telling yourself a story. It’s true! Often, the way you are feeling has been created by an internal narrative that is going on in your mind. This week we talk about what storytelling does to our nervous system, the exploration our embodied feelings, and how to create the story we want to tell.

The week we talk about The Separate Self. That part of you which you deem unlovable, unworthy, or bad, and then you repress and hide those qualities (from the world, and often from yourself). This is how we get split in two, and in turn, what we don’t accept in ourselves, we project onto others. We talk about how this happens in childhood, and how that Separate Self acts out in adulthood because it wants to be accepted and integrated. We talk about the role that emotions play in this process and the “three key phrases” the Separate Self always needs to hear. In order to heal the separateness in the world, we must also heal separateness inside ourselves.
 

This week we talk to Tah Whitty and, podcast friends, this man has done it all!! From saving lives in the ER, to making a name as a rapper, to helping entrepreneurs heal from the inside out. Tah Whitty is a passionate Bio Integration Specialist who partners with A-Type performers to get their bodies on board to support their high powered lifestyles. Tah takes us through his own personal journey to becoming a transformational coach, and what he has learned about the body, telling the truth, connecting with others, and creating alignment in all parts of your life. 

https://www.tahkole.com/

 @tahkole

After a newspaper called being an artist the top “non-essential” job, we wanted to talk about the vital importance of creators in the world. We discuss the role of artists in the community — how we can be the healers, whistle-blowers, and the consciousness that allows humanity to realign. We also jam on how we use this moment in time to create from within, to use our feelings as our superpower, and how we can envision and call forth the kind of world we want to to live in.

We are so honored to bring you this interview with Gisele Castro, the Executive Director of Exalt. This organization is dedicated to a mighty purpose: to demonstrate the power of effective educational engagement as a viable alternative to criminal justice involvement for today’s young people. Gisele believes that our young people have the answers to making a better world and talks about the responsibility that we all have to take care of them and take care of our future. https://exaltyouth.org/

This week we sit down with actress Stephanie Andersen as she tells her personal and powerful story. Stephanie is an original cast member of the west coast production of bare- a pop opera (Sister Chantelle) at the Hudson Mainstage, she can also be heard on the studio recording, bare-the album.  She’s an Ovation Award Nominee, best featured actress in a musical for glory|struck‘s 2014 revival production of bare- a rock musical once again playing Sister Chantelle.  Regional favorites include Gypsy (Mazeppa), Nunsense (Sister Mary Hubert), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) and Seussical (Sour Kangaroo). 

IG: @StephAndersOFCL  

Twitter: @StephanieOfcl

This week we had a lot of fun talking about all the things we are learning and experiencing in Quarantine — from making short films, to photo shoots, to voice lessons, and rats! — everywhere you look Life itself is in dialogue. There is ALWAYS a spiritual conversation to be had. Since we are still here in social distancing, we took the opportunity to talk about our own personal leading edge of growth and expansion and creativity. And we also laugh a lot!! 

Mentioned in this week’s podcast:

Our short film for 24 Hour Plays, “Otherwise Engaged” — https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAZEgyxJSGz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jeff McLean Vocal Coach - https://www.mcleanvocalworks.com/

Noa Azoulay at Feather Love Photography -  https://featherlove.com/