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- Solo Michelle Episode 5 (Finale) - Small Steps and the Path of Least Resistance
In this final solo episode, Michelle shares how effective it can be to combine taking small steps and following your path of least resistance when it comes to accomplishing big changes, goals, or projects.
Recorded on November 6th, 2025
Timestamps:
[0:20] Intro
[1:05] Main topic[5:29] My musical path of least resistance[7:40] Main topic continued[11:52] Moving on from the podcast[15:30] A recommended "path of least resistance process"[18:57] OutroResources, references, and further exploration:
https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/lessons
https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/mentorshipQuotes, ideas, and insights:
“Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” – Zeno (Source https://dailystoic.com/zeno/)
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette22 min - Solo Michelle Episode 4 - 5 Tips for Learning Something New
Inspired by her recent adventures with cooking and baking, Michelle shares 5 tips to help you when you’re learning something new.
Recorded on October 30th, 2025
Timestamps:
[0:20] Intro
[3:03] Tip 1: Plan and prepare[5:49] Tip 2: Enjoy the process[9:56] Tip 3: Don't be afraid to make mistakes[12:17] Tip 4: Use resources and also develop your own instincts[14:25] Tip 5: Refine what you already do and also broaden your repertoire[19:35] OutroResources, references, and further exploration:
Rainbow Plant Life - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RainbowPlantLife
Lessons with Michelle: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/lessonsMentorship with Michelle: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/mentorshipBooks mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette22 min - Solo Michelle Episode 3 - Art as Self-Care
In this solo episode, Michelle makes the case for why engaging in art is an important form of self-care.
Recorded on October 23rd, 2025
Timestamps:
[0:20] Intro
[0:52] Art as self-care[8:07] Self-care is about feeling better[14:11] If you're feeling resistance[15:53] I'm giving you permission[16:53] Taking in art[18:23] Conclusion and final thoughts[19:18] OutroLinks:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette21 min - Solo Michelle Episode 2 - It's Okay to Change Your Mind
Michelle returns for another solo episode to reflect on why changing our minds can be a challenge and when it’s important to lean into change.
Recorded on October 16th, 2025
Timestamps:
[0:19] Intro
[1:34] Story 1[6:28] New lesson and mentorship offers[17:41] Story 2[25:06] OutroResources, references, and further exploration:
Blog post - What If?: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/what-if
Blog post - How I Healed My Relationship With Music: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/how-i-healed-my-relationship-with-musicBlog post - Do As You Say: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/do-as-you-sayLessons with Michelle: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/lessons
Mentorship with Michelle: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/mentorshipThe sunk cost fallacy: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/the-sunk-cost-fallacy
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected] Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv
Credits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette27 min - Solo Michelle Episode 1 - Musical Flourishing and Music Mentorship
In this solo episode, Michelle shares her current thoughts on musical flourishing and her new music mentorship offerings.
Recorded on September 2nd, 2025
Resources, references, and further exploration:
”How I Healed My Relationship With Music” - Blog Post by Michelle: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/how-i-healed-my-relationship-with-musicLinks:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Explore music mentorship with Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/mentorshipFollow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette31 min - Episode 36 - Change (Season 1 Finale)
In our season one finale, we tackle the topic of change—how do we handle our everchanging lives and selves, and how might be approach making changes in an effective way? Our conversation leads us to discussions on grief, articulating our needs, and how to better support people. Robyn goes to see the Trans Siberian Orchestra and Michelle loves that she doesn’t have to shovel.
Recorded on December 8th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro
(0:42) Robyn’s check-in(4:54) Michelle’s check-in(12:45) Main topic: Change(19:13) Identity and change as failure(28:09) Self-protection, doing the best we can, and making different choices(40:32) Communicating your needs(46:14) Supporting people who are grieving(50:51) Learning to listen(57:56) Building a flexible identity(1:04:19) When you want to change something(1:18:30) Podcast changes(1:27:43) Our intentions going forwardResources, references, and further exploration:
Trans Siberian Orchestra: https://www.trans-siberian.com/
Jamie Cullum’s Song Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk8E9b6preU&list=PL_xCVmPYrLMhkNFVQh0kUrH7TcZASwvTeBooks mentioned:
Songwriting Without Boundaries by Pat Pattison https://www.patpattison.com/store
Master of Change by Brad Stulberg: https://www.bradstulberg.com/booksQuotes, ideas, and insights:
Amor Fati: https://dailystoic.com/amor-fati/
“slow moments are common after a period of serious growth they should not be feared but embraced as opportunities to get to know the new you as you mature, you release so many layers that you sometimes change radically, and your mind and body feel like a new home slow moments are for renewal and integration of recent lessons learned but a slow pace often finds a way to test how you have grown; this is an important time to observe your progress and notice where you need further work” - yung pueblo (Diego Perez) - Clarity and Connection, Page 173
“Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” - Zeno (Source: https://dailystoic.com/remember-little-things-are-not-small/)
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette1 hr 37 min - Episode 35 - Rest
In a society that lionizes “hustling” and “the grind”, rest can feel like a revolution. In this episode, we talk about the different types of rest, why rest is important, and how we think about it in our own lives. We also dive into why modern work isn’t working for our brains and how it makes it harder for us to rest and recover the way we need. Robyn sees the wonderful poet Shane Koyczan live and Michelle tries to save (digital) fox cubs from extinction.
Recorded on November 24th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro
(0:47) Robyn’s check-in(3:10) Michelle’s check-in(9:03) Main topic: Rest(9:54) The 7 types of rest(15:43) Sensory overload(26:26) Modern knowledge work is broken(40:54) Michelle’s three-stage journey with rest(55:52) Some of our favourite ways to rest(59:53) Our intensions for the next few weeks(1:01:57) OutroResources, references, and further exploration:
Shane Koyczan: https://www.shanekoyczan.com/
Endling - Extinction is Forever: https://www.handy-games.com/en/games/endling/Seven types of rest that every person needs: https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/Books mentioned:
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/#TheBook
Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/593398/peak-performance-by-brad-stulberg-and-steve-magness/9781623367930Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/writing/Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/writing/A World Without Email by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/writing/Never Play it Safe by Chase Jarvis: https://chasejarvis.com/never-play-it-safe/Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvListen to This Month’s Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P2200N82lBZFKReAphD4u?si=5c31aded448a4617Credits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette1 hr 4 min - Episode 34 - Self-Love
This episode was inspired by Michelle’s reading of Matthew Hussey’s book Love Life. We share our thoughts on self-love and explore some of Matthew’s ideas on self-love. Robyn gets some more sleep and Michelle goes to see Jordan Rakei.
Recorded on November 10th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro
(0:47) Robyn’s check-in(4:28) Michelle’s check-in(11:20) Main topic: Self-love(27:50) Could having core confidence stop us from doing things?(41:29) Focusing on the day-to-day(51:33) Building core confidence(1:06:03) Do we need to tap into who we are?(1:11:36) Our intentions(1:14:13) OutroResources, references, and further exploration:
Ben Fensome’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somebenfen/?hl=en
Jordan Rakei: https://www.jordanrakei.com/#/Katie Tupper: https://www.katietuppermusic.com/Books mentioned:
Love Life by Matthew Hussey: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780063294387/love-life/
Quotes, ideas, and insights:
Selected quotes from Love Life:
“We have tried in these pages to rebrand love, to move love from the world of feeling and plant it firmly in the territory of doing. It’s the difference between love, the noun, and to love, the verb, a shift that’s so important it’s even right there in the title of this book. This change helps us set aside how we feel about someone and look instead at what they are actually doing—how much are they investing in us, and what are they doing to progress, nurture, and safeguard the relationship? This shift is just as necessary when it comes to loving ourselves. Too often romantic love is the model for loving ourselves, and that’s precisely why it’s not working. We have it backward. Loving yourself isn’t the goal; it’s the action. Self-love is the starting line. Core confidence is not just a one-time epiphany; it’s a practice, with immediate daily application. It’s actually something you can get better at.” - Page 196“But when we stop thinking of love in terms of hormonal waves of feeling, and start thinking of love as a verb, we can stop worrying about liking ourselves as a precondition for self-love. Loving ourselves comes first. “Loving ourselves” is proactive here. In this rebrand, we have to start seeing the word loving in this phrase as interchangeable with “taking care of,” “investing in,” “encouraging,” “nurturing,” and “standing up for.” Self-love is a verb.” - Page 197“Look at how much time we spend worrying about other people and how we treat them. Was I polite enough? Did I talk too much? Did I tip enough? I hope what I said yesterday didn’t upset my sister. I need to call that friend to check in with how he is. Meanwhile, we barely consider how we treat ourselves. We may value being kind to others, but how often do we think of kindness as something we should extend to the person on our driver’s license? We carefully monitor how much we ask of colleagues, then dump a completely unmanageable to-do list on ourselves. We encourage friends knowing it helps them thrive, then berate ourselves for underperforming. We shower people with gratitude for the things they’ve done for us, then barely acknowledge the bravery and sacrifice it’s taken us to get to this point in life. Instead, whenever we have a quiet moment, we pinpoint the exact instances in our personal history where we have failed ourselves and others.” - Page 199“Imagine someone asking you why you love yourself, and you shaking your head just like the parent who says, “Because that’s my kid.” It has nothing to do with how great you are. No traits, attributes, or achievements are necessary. “Because I’m my person,” you say, as if it were completely obvious. Because, when you think about it, it is.” - Page 201“This is why loving ourselves has to be taken much more seriously than waiting around for a feeling about ourselves. We have to make the decision to love ourselves like it’s our job . . . because it is. It’s not that the cavalry isn’t coming. It’s that we’re the cavalry.” - Page 201Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette1 hr 16 min - Episode 33 - Acceptance and Managing Expectations
In this episode, we discuss the role acceptance plays in being able to manage the expectations we have about ourselves and our lives. Robyn says “yes, and” to more acting and improv classes, and Michelle finishes writing a song.
Recorded on November 3rd, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro
(0:48) Robyn’s Check-In(3:17) Michelle’s Check-In(13:23) Main topic: Acceptance and managing expectations(51:05) Outro and our intentions for the next couple of weeksResources, references, and further exploration:
David Epstein on Diary of a CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsERVcx0Qg8&t=217s
Books mentioned:
Songwriting Without Boundaries by Pat Pattison: https://www.patpattison.com/store
Quotes, ideas, and insights:
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Neibur
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvOctober Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FOKswk9KfUcmFdUPhutZD?si=a6ca70e4ea7445deCredits:
Art by: Robyn Lester
Music by: Michelle MonetteEditing by: Michelle Monette55 min - Episode 32 - Self-Sabotage: How We Keep Ourselves Stuck
In this episode, we discuss the ways we unintentionally hold ourselves back. We explore the importance of understanding ourselves when it comes to addressing unhelpful patterns, and share some of the things we might tell ourselves that repeatedly get in our way. Robyn rewatches Buffy and Michelle still loves her Kindle.
Recorded on October 6th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro
(0:53) Robyn’s check-in(6:47) Michelle’s check-in(13:18) Main topic: Self-sabotage(29:05) What self-sabotage can look like(49:25) Productivity(52:05) Final thoughts(56:00) Robyn’s plans(56:44) Michelle’s plans(58:46) OutroResources, references, and further exploration:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/
Odd Bunch: https://www.oddbunch.ca/Caroline Girvan - Personal Trainer - Free YouTube Workouts: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineGirvanBooks mentioned:
The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton: https://rclareashton.wordpress.com/books/the-tell-tale/
The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Courage-to-Be-Disliked/Ichiro-Kishimi/9781668065969The Practice by Seth Godin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/653661/the-practice-by-seth-godin/9780593328972The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/Slow Productivity by Cal Newport: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722732/slow-productivity-by-cal-newport/Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday: https://perennialseller.com/Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/
Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Apply for lessons or coaching with Michelle here: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/musiclessonsandcoachingFollow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQAPlease feel free to send questions and comments to [email protected]Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvListen to October's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FOKswk9KfUcmFdUPhutZD?si=d45053bfb7ca4d0dCredits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester
Theme music by: Michelle MonettePodcast editing by: Michelle Monette1 hr 1 min
About Stream of Art
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Welcome to the Stream of Art Podcast! Join us as we chat openly about creativity, productivity, and personal and professional growth. This podcast is hosted by visual artist Robyn Lester and musician…
Michelle Monette.