In this episode, hosts Kelly Golden and Leanne Horvath explore the intersection of creativity and resilience with standup comedian and content creator Toni Nagy. Known for her viral videos and thought-provoking performances, Toni shares her unique perspective on using creativity as a tool for resilience. Through personal anecdotes and deep reflections, she discusses how creativity intertwines with spiritual practice, the role of imagination, and the power of non-attachment. Toni also touches on her experiences with meditation, yoga, and the challenges of maintaining a creative career in a capitalist society.
Key Topics Covered:
● Introduction to Toni Nagy and her creative journey
● The role of creativity in personal meaning and spiritual practice
● Using creativity to navigate and transform challenging times
● The importance of imagination and creativity in envisioning a better world
● The impact of satire and irony on social consciousness and activism
● Tony's personal practices for connecting to source and spontaneous movement
● The therapeutic and healing aspects of somatic work
● Meditation and yoga as tools for resilience
● Overcoming performance anxiety and finding joy in performance
● The maturation process of non-attachment in creative careers
● Integrating healing and personal practice into daily life
Quotes:
● "My creativity is deeply entwined with my sense of meaning in life, which I think also
speaks to a spiritual practice."
● "Creativity is the external manifestation of imagination."
● "Meditation is everything to me. Yoga also was a huge lifesaver."
● "Attachment to art is a weapon we use on the self to self-abuse."
Guest Information:
Toni Nagy
● Instagram: @toninagy
● TikTok: @toni.nagy
● Website: toninagy.com
Hosts Information:
Kelly Golden ● Website: kellygoldenyoga.com, Yoga Of Resilience book
Leanne Horvath ● Website: virabhavayoga.com
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