Priya Guyadeen, RN does clinical research by day and stand-up comedy by night. She is part of an all-woman collective called The Cougar Comedy Collective and they perform in the Bay Area, CA and throughout the country. Learn about Priya's journey as a single mother during the pandemic to writing and performing Stand Up. See how comedy has helped he…

Dr. Banich is an Ophthalmologist, Author and Wellness Coach in Colorado Springs, who is a spiritual teacher, she is wise and talks openly about her amazing journey. She described herself as a Weeble who if she fell down would get right up. It was a personal crisis that was her wake-up call. So listen to this wise and wonderful physician. "Assisting…

Adena Blickstein, MD is an Adult/ Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who grew up in an Orthodox Jewish Community and now raps about body positivity and more. She has a private practice in New York and has been a long time advocate of the performing arts. During her residency in 2020 and the COVID crisis in NY, she had a Dark Night of the Soul experien…

Dr. Vanessa Vélez is a recent graduate of her psychiatry training. After residency she is launching her private practice with a holistic and integrative approach. She is very connected to her spiritual self and after experiencing many losses and grief she has been able to share her story in the healing of others. She is a caring and compassionate p…

Dr. Manal Khan is a Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at UCLA and she is also a poet. Inspired by her grandfather she continues to use poetry in her work and life to heal from trauma. Learn about how she came to write poetry and how a patient "unlocked" her creativity.

A conversation with Brooke Adams Law is an award-winning author, book coach, and the CEO of Writing Brave Press. She helps "creative, intuitive women who have always wanted to be writers step into their author identity and start, finish and publish brave, dazzling books." Brooke's first novel Catchlight won the Fairfield Book Prize, was named a Bes…

Dr. Debbie Mueller thought she was not interested in painting or the arts and one day on a whim tried painting and found joy. She is now a prolific and accomplished painter and tells her story in this episode. About Dr. Mueller from her website: Late Bloomer Artist This is the story of an accidental artist, the story of an Obstetrician/Gynecologist…

Stephanie was a full-time artist for 20 years before becoming an art therapist. After the Pulse nightclub shooting, she developed a community arts program and then responded to about 49 disasters in two years using the expressive arts to heal traumatized communities. On this episode she shares some of her personal journey as well trauma and healing…

Join us as we discuss aspects of Positive Psychology - how stress affects us and how we can deal with stress. As Tal says "Stress is not always a bad thing," find out why on this podcast. We also talk about happiness and more. The recording is from the Healer Heal Yourself Summit I recorded in 2020 (during the pandemic). I am making it available to…

Frieda McFadden is not her real name, as mysterious as her stories are, she herself is mysterious. This physician’s identity was not revealed to me even during this interview. I hope you enjoy this interview with a very prolific and talented writer who also works as a physician. “Frieda” has written and sold enough books to retire from medicine but…

Note: This episode was taped in Feb. 2020 right before the lockdown of the pandemic in New York City. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Carrie Barron a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist who authored the book the Creativity Cure with her husband, hand surgeon Dr. Alton Barron. They have come up with the concept that there are five elements for tapping…

Willie Macc has over 20 million views of his standup comedy on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. He is one of the stars from the hit BET show College Hill: Virgin Island. Willie Macc was pinned by Fox Reality Awards as one of the funniest guys on reality TV. Willie Macc has also appeared on TV episodes and movies such as: Hulu's Casual ABC Goldberg T…

Dr. Prendergast is a Radiologist and a visual artist/musician who discusses her childhood, immigration experience and the influence of art and music had on her development as a physician, daughter, wife, and mother. This is an intimate conversation that you don't want to miss. We share stories and feelings about art, having older mothers, and our c…

Kimberly left her job when she found herself dissatisfied and not in alignment. When she rediscovered art she found joy again. She studied art history but wasn't brave enough to call herself an artist until long after her children were born. She paints animal portraits and landscapes among other things. Website and paintings: https://www.kimberlysa…

Dr. Charity is a retired physician/ anesthesiologist with over 40 years of experience in medicine and she has been a paid speaker as well. You can hear her story in a TED Talk as well. In this episode, we talk about the good 'ole days in medicine where doctors had more time with patients and wrote their own notes as opposed to clicking buttons. We …

Dr. French is an integrative pediatrician, artist, and musician. She can be reached at A New Wellness by Dr. Anu French, on Facebook, and on Instagram @anewwellness.anufrench. Her mission through her website is to create healthier communities through healthier kids. Her journey over the last 25 years as a holistic pediatrician and the last 17 years…

Dr. Budd has created an innovative path for herself within the medical community and outside of the medical community, where she has taken astrology, yoga, and Ayurvedic practices to promote mental wellness. She has also played an active role in initiating programs that include the visual and therapeutic arts. Her journey to address her anxiety led…

Dr. Judith Hanson was an interventional radiologist and describes how a challenging time in her life led her to become a classically trained chef. She is now the creator and designer of beautiful sculptural floral wedding cakes and confections. Her latest endeavor is becoming a chocolatier! Please visit Dr. Hanson's Instagram page and website to se…

Dr. Simoyan, MD, MPH, BDS, FAAFP, FASAM was a dentist at 21 and went on to get a Masters in public health before heading off to medical school where she excelled as well. She was a Fulbright Scholar in 2012,2013 and 2014 with multiple awards and she is a creative at heart. In this episode, she even sings and plays the Ukulele!!! Wait to the end to …

In this podcast, I talk about some of the differences between coaching and therapy. There are so many choices out there and how do you know what you need. Both can be helpful but each serves a different purpose. Disclaimer: None of the content should be confused with medical advice. Please consult your physician or psychiatrist to help you decide w…

Dr. Kwandaa Roberts is an OBGYN physician who has become an Instagram and television star from her beautiful dollhouses and beautifully designed furniture and rooms. Her Instagram went viral and she has been featured on interior design shows, the New York Times, and Parents Magazine to name a few. She speaks about her journey as a designer in this …

Jacob Nordby is the author of several books, he is a writer and creative guide. His most recent book is called The Creative Cure. He has been a leader of transformational workshops and group retreats. I learned of Jacob Nordby at the virtual Gathering of the Creatives in 2020. Here we talk about drawing, the healing power of art, creativity, and li…

Dr. Christopher Loo is a surgeon, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. He received his MD-PhD from the medical scientist training program offered jointly through the Baylor College of Medicine and Department of Bioengineering at Rice University. A member of the Valhalla AI Healthcare startup advis…

When Dr. Susie Sharpe came to the United States at the age of 16 she was bullied and struggled to find peace. Through her strength and fortitude, she learned English and became a practicing physician. She worked many years before she found art and said "Art was buried in me for years." She is now showing her paintings internationally and most recen…

Sheila Darcey talks candidly about her life and childhood. After many years in the corporate world, she put her art and creativity aside. It was when she made the connection that art can be healing she was able to relieve her anxiety, sketch by sketch. We also touch on topics like NFTs as well.

Dr. Phelps is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who started out in engineering and studio art before medical school. Has a Masters degree in the Arts and studied in London. She continues to paint abstract landscapes that reflect the nature that surrounds her home in Spokane Washington. We also discuss the importance of Children's Literature in the …

Ardith speaks about how she painted her way out of a life of chronic pain, depression, disability and discomfort. She is now a successful painter, and teacher living an "extraordinary" and joyful life.

Here is where I tell you about my journey from Fashion Designer to Physician and back to finding my creative self after burning out.