Claudia Marulanda, Creating New Narratives with Art
Art Heals All Wounds
10/12/22
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Today, I’m joined by Claudia Marulanda, a New York City-based visual artist and educator. Claudia describes how she hit an emotional rock bottom and turned to her colored pencils and paint brushes to process her feelings. She’s expanding her reach by leading a series of workshops and art programs that encourage participants to build awareness around their emotions and channel their energy into a creative outlet. In our conversation, we discuss how Claudia uses art as a way to heal from within, connect with herself spiritually, and help others do the same.
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Topics Covered:
● How Claudia managed to reframe the pain and depression she was experiencing through her art
● Discovering a sense of safety and clarity through a creative process
● Using art as a way to create new narratives and gain new perspectives
● The story behind how Claudia started weaving elements of hair into her drawings and paintings
● Why Claudia created a series of workshops and art programs, and what she hopes people will gain from them
Resources Mentioned:
● The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Guest Info:
● Claudia's Website
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October 5, 2022
•29m
Allison Landa discusses memoir writing as a tool for healing, self-acceptance, and emotional growth.
Today, I’m joined by Allison Landa, writer and educator, to discuss the themes in her memoir, Bearded Lady. At the age of ten, Allison was diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which is a genetic hormonal condition that creates dark, obvious facial hair and other symptoms. We talk about the role of her mom in hiding her condition, Allison’s process for accepting herself and opening up to the world, and why it’s so important to recognize that everyone is going through a personal battle.
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Topics Covered:
● What congenital adrenal hyperplasia is and how it was expressed in Allison
● Allison’s conflicting feelings when she discovered her mother had the same condition
● The incredible catharsis that Allison felt when she told her partner about her diagnosis
● How Allison became comfortable and confident enough to open up to the world about her experience with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
● The kindness that comes from understanding that everyone is going through something
Guest Info:
● Order your copy: Bearded Lady: When You’re a Woman with a Beard, Your Secret is Written All Over Your Face
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Deane V. Bowers, Artists Giving Back to Frontline Medical Workers
October 19, 2022
•34m
Today, I’m joined by Deane Bowers, a mixed media artist who creates environmental folk art with found objects. She’s the driving force behind the Together While Apart Artwork, which is a collective quilt-like art project made up of 35 squares, each square six inches by six inches. However, instead of fabric, each piece is made from recycled cardboard. In our conversation, we talk about what inspired the project, details about the piece, and how she’s using it to create awareness and raise money for the well being of nurses.
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Topics Covered:
● The story behind how Deane started making art from recycled materials
● Deane’s process for finding artists who wanted to participate in the project
● The amazing public reception, including a feature in The Smithsonian Institution online exhibit
● The emotional toll that so many nurses experience
● Why it’s so important to have art in healthcare setting
Guest Info:
● The Together While Apart Art Project
● Please consider making a donation to help support nurses across the country: The Together While Apart Project’s 2020 Thank You Campaign To Benefit and Honor Nurses
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