Painting Your Path

In this powerful episode of Painting Your Path, health coach Martin Pytela reveals a transformative framework for understanding and overcoming chronic health challenges. Drawing from his personal journey of healing, Martin breaks down the four critical pillars of wellness: toxicity, malnutrition, stagnation, and trauma.

I share my own journey with spasmodic dysphonia, exploring how emotional suppression can manifest as physical conditions. Martin offers insights into potential healing approaches, including emotional release techniques like EFT and tapping.

Key Highlights:

• Martin's personal health transformation from chronic illness to wellness
• The hidden impacts of industrial age toxins on our bodies
• Practical strategies for improving nutrition and reducing inflammation
• Innovative approaches to addressing emotional and physical trauma
• Understanding metabolic typing and personalized nutrition

Actionable Takeaways:

• Learn about zeolite as a toxin binder
• Understand the importance of nutrient-dense foods
• Explore methods for lymphatic system health
• Discover techniques for emotional trauma release

Perfect for anyone seeking a holistic approach to health, wellness enthusiasts, and those interested in understanding the mind-body connection.

Connect with Martin: 

• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeEnthusiastContact
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeenthusiast15/
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/lifentco

Connect with Clarissa:

• Waitlist for The Art of Becoming group program (June)
• Free Painting Your Path Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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 Ever feel like you’ve done all the things—read the books, listened to the podcasts, watched all the videos about your dream—but still haven’t actually started?

In this week’s episode I share something that’ll get you into action!

Connect with Clarissa:

• Join the Creative Spark Series
• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• FREE Painting Your Path™ Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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In this soulful and energizing episode, I chat with Francine Tirrell, Spiritual Mindset Coach, Energy Healer, and founder of Forever Changed Coaching. Francine shares her own messy middle—healing from physical challenges while running a business—and how she helps women escape the cycle of burnout and busyness to create what she calls a Big A$$ Uplevel in life and work.

We dive into:

• Why busy-ness is often a coping mechanism—and what to do instead
• How Francine transitioned from the corporate grind to full-time coaching
• What it takes to get radically honest with yourself so you can create meaningful change
• The power of grounding, EFT, and pausing to hear your own inner wisdom
• The real deal behind a Big A$$ Uplevel—it’s uncomfortable, transformative, and totally worth it
  
  

PLUS:

Francine shares a free gift to help you get started: a checklist and journal prompts to see if you are ready for your Big A$$ Uplevel.

Connect with Francine:

• Grab Francine’s free gift: foreverchangedcoaching.com
• Follow Francine on Instagram: @francinetirrell
  
  

Connect with Clarissa:

• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• FREE Painting Your Path™ Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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I’m currently in Texas with family. You may or may not know, my father passed away at the end of April. During this time of reflection and care, I thought it would be the perfect moment to re-release one of our most popular episodes.

Today, I’m bringing back my conversation with my dear friend Ellen Stern Kutza on The Power of Biofeedback.

Biofeedback has been an important part of my own self-care journey, and it’s something I’ll be turning to again when I return to California.

If you missed this episode the first time, now’s the perfect chance to catch up — I think it will inspire you to prioritize your own healing and wellbeing.

Thank you for being here and continuing to walk this path with me. Friendly reminder for those who have been following me awhile, I am going to lead another round of The Art of Becoming next month. Head over to the shownotes to learn more about the opportunity and to get on the waitlist. 

Connect with Ellen:

Website: https://biofeedbackmatters.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellensternbiofeedback

Connect with me:

• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• FREE Painting Your Path™ Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Melissa Monte, host of the award-winning Mind Love podcast. After enduring some of life’s most challenging experiences—including sexual assault, addiction, loss, and even time in jail for a crime she didn’t commit—Melissa has transformed her struggles into guideposts for personal growth. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring.

In our conversation, we dive deep into the Messy Middle—the messy part of life we often don’t talk about. Melissa shares how she rebuilt her life after unimaginable hardships, and how even the strongest foundations can be tested and strengthened. Melissa also talks about the current messy middle she’s in. She opens up about navigating challenges with the tools she’s gained along the way, offering us powerful insights into how to realign when life feels overwhelming.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to create a vision for your life that’s rooted in who you truly are—not the expectations of society or old patterns.
  
  
• The fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science, and how these two forces can work together to provide clarity, resilience, and healing.
  
  
• How to turn life’s limitations into guideposts that redirect us toward more meaningful alignment with our purpose.
  
  

Plus, don’t miss Melissa’s incredible free gift to our listeners: an AI Vision Essence Reading to help you create a vision that not only inspires you but moves you forward with intention.

Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Episode:

This episode is packed with practical tools, wisdom, and perspectives to help you realign with a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Melissa’s insights will leave you reflecting on your own journey and how you can embrace your struggles as stepping stones toward growth.

Connect with Melissa:

• Free gift: AI Vision Essence Reading https://mindlove.com/vision 
• Website: https://mindlove.com ,   https://skool.com/mind-love
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlovemelissa/

Connect with Clarissa:

• May Artful Rx: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/artfulrxhappyhour 
• May 10th intuitive painting session at Zula Den: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-soiree-a-community-wellness-day-tickets-1258984359109
• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• FREE Painting Your Path™ Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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As we celebrate 5 years of Painting Your Path, I want to thank each of you for being part of this community. Your stories, your courage, and your commitment to growth inspire me every day.

If you’re ready to embark on your next chapter with us, whether through the Art of Becoming or our upcoming events, I’d love to support you.

Until next time, keep dreaming, deciding, planning, being brave, reflecting—and always, keep painting your path with passion and purpose.

Connect with Clarissa:

• May 9th Artful Rx: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/artfulrxhappyhour 
• May 10th intuitive painting session at Zula Den: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-soiree-a-community-wellness-day-tickets-1258984359109
• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• FREE Painting Your Path™ Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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I’m so excited to share this episode with you. Yesterday was World Voice Day and keeping on that track, and today I connect with Briana Halliwell, who also has spasmodic dysphonia. She’s a shining example that despite challenges, we get to shine our light.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Unconventional life paths
• Healing from trauma
• Connecting with nature and animals
• Finding hope during challenging times

Memorable Quotes:

"It's fundamentally important to remember that during these times of reckoning and destruction and fear, that there is a place we can return to where life can be fundamentally different." - Briana Halliwell

Briana’s Bio: Briana is a creative communicator living in Colorado who is in the midst of a profound life transition—reclaiming her voice and stepping into her power. A lifelong adventurer and advocate for the wild world, she has spent years guiding others into deeper connection with nature. Now, as she heals from spasmodic dysphonia, she’s learning how to use her voice in new ways—to speak for the Earth, share her truth, and inspire others to do the same. She is transitioning from the world of freelance writing and editing into following her passion to become a professional animal communicator and wilderness soul guide. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog Kali, dancing, playing guitar, and practicing yoga.

Connect with Briana:

• Instagram: @trulybri93 

Connect with Clarissa:

• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• Interested in exploring 1:1 coaching (4 spots left): Let’s connect!
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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This episode is extra special because I’m sharing details about something that’s incredibly close to my heart— “Art of Becoming” 6-week group program.

I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing group of women in our first cohort which wrapped up last week. The feedback I received from these inspiring ladies has been both heartwarming and powerful. 

Here’s some of the direct feedback: 

 "I really felt [the program] did free up a lot of the creativity that had been blocked."

 "I enjoyed the whole thing."

"I think anybody who's feeling a little stuck, not only creatively, but just stuck... would benefit from this program."

Today, I want to share more about this program and invite those of you who are ready to take action and invest in your own personal growth to get on the waitlist for the next round of “Art of Becoming” which is happening in June. This program is designed to create a supportive, transformational space to explore self-expression, creativity, and self-discovery.

Connect with Clarissa:

• Join the June “Art of Becoming” waitlist
• Interested in exploring 1:1 coaching (4 spots left): Let’s connect!
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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This episode is truly a dream come true! I had the absolute joy of speaking with Amie McNee, an incredible fiction author, creative mentor, and all-around artistic rebel. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, creative burnout, or waiting for permission to step into your artistic power—this conversation is for you.

Here’s more about Amie in her own words: My name is Amie McNee and I help Artists and Creatives thrive.

Sharing my books, courses, workshops and a dedicated creative community with my partner James, our mission is to dismantle the limiting narrative surrounding creatives so that we may each become the Artists the world needs us to be.

Stepping up as an Artist is an incredibly brave and generous act which deserves to be taken seriously. When I’m not writing my books, you’ll find me speaking, teaching and writing love-letters online to creators of all mediums and art-forms.

Creative, no matter who you are or in what way you’d like to contribute; please remember,   we need your art!

Amie and I dive into:

✨ The power of self-coronation

✨ Why art is needed especially in hard times

✨ Overcoming rejection and finding your own definition of success

✨ The magic of making “shitty art” (I share my shitty art pic in my newsletter)

✨ How Amie self-published her books before being approached by Penguin

✨ Balancing creativity with self-care to avoid burnout

Amie is a force of nature, and this conversation will light a fire under you to stop waiting and start creating—on your terms.

Connect with Amie:

"We Need Your Art" book: https://www.amiemcnee.com/pre-order-we-need-your-art-book-amie-mcnee

The Unpublished Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpublished/id1440446445

Sign up for her substack: https://amiemcnee.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite

Connect with Clarissa:

• Want to paint with me in real life on April 6th in Pasadena, CA? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1297212029099
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a free guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Let’s connect on Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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From time to time I’ll share my podcast adventures on other people’s shows. This week I’m sharing my interview with Amy Stone on her Art of Imperfect Adulting podcast. If you like Painting Your Path™ I think you’ll really enjoy her podcast too.

I talk about my journey with spasmodic dysphonia, identity, and transitions. Would love to know what stands out to you in this episode. 

Connect with Amy:

• The Art of Imperfect Adulting podcast
• Website: https://imperfectadulting.com

Connect with Clarissa:

• Want to join my free Artful Rx “paint with me session” on Zoom? Email “Artful RX” to [email protected]
• Want to paint with me in real life on April 6th in Pasadena, CA? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1297212029099
• Need help ‘Painting Your Path™’ here’s a free guide for you: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7
• Instagram (I’m back!): https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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