The Art of Being Human and Sharing Stories for Healing with Kimi Culp
Art Heals All Wounds
11/02/22
•44m
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Today, I’m joined by Kimi Culp, founder and host of All the Wiser, a podcast that explores nonfiction storytelling through conversation. On her show, Kimi gives people from all walks of life the chance to tell their story in a way that maybe they've never had a chance to do before. We discuss Kimi’s deeply empathetic approach, what inspired her to illuminate people’s lived experiences, and reimagine what it looks like to heal in community.
To kick off our conversation, I asked Kimi how being bipolar and sharing that she lives with that condition informs her show. She explains why she decided to share that part of her life with her audience and describes the incredible ripple effect that it’s had on her community. She also illustrates how she supports herself as a deeply emotional person, which can be challenging given the content of her show.
Kimi shares how some of her potentially controversial episodes, like Sue Klebold's and Amanda Knox's, came to be. She talks about what draws her into people’s stories and how she goes about finding guests for the show. Kimi and I touch on how podcasting and really hearing someone’s story from their perspective has the potential to heal us as individuals and a society. She also highlights how she sees the show progressing and the decision to donate $2,000 to a charity that is near and dear to each storyteller’s heart.
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Topics Covered:
● How Kimi started to come to terms with her bipolar diagnosis
● Where Kimi’s deep sense of empathy comes from
● Honoring what it’s like to live the full human experience
● The intimate nature of podcasting for both the content creators and listeners
● Kimi’s dedication to ethical storytelling
Guest Info:
● All The Wiser Instagram
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● Art Heals All Wounds Twitter
Previous Episode
Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault
Today, I’m joined by Robbi Stevens and Esme Pellegrini to talk about the overarching themes of their upcoming short film, The Nightingale. Robbi is the writer and director, and Esme plays the lead role of Grace.
Based on true events, the film follows 22-year-old Grace as she navigates post-traumatic stress disorder and life after sexual assault. Robbi, Esme, and I discuss what inspired them to bring this story to life, how Esme prepared for such an intense role, and what they hope viewers will take away from this film.
For the past decade, Robbi has worked closely with various non-profits that support survivors of sexual assault and sex trafficking. As an acting coach and founder of RAaW acting school, she created her signature style called the “Stevens Technique.” The practice helps actors dive deeper into themselves and feel supported as they take on new roles. Esme describes what her experience was like in that training and how it helped her embody the role of Grace in The Nightingale.
As heart-wrenching as the topic of sexual assault is, The Nightingale is ultimately a story of hope, strength, and healing. Robbi explains why she wanted to adapt this story and inspire people in a similar position to seek support. Listen in to hear Robbi and Esme’s reflections on the film and where you can learn more about it.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
● What drew Robbi and Esme into this story
● The types of trainings and exercises that Robbi teaches at RAaW
● How the Stevens Technique facilitates trust between actors and directors
● Using art as a tangible way to express emotions and communicate
● Robbi’s mission and vision for the film
Guest Info:
● The Nightingale Film Twitter
● The Nightingale Film Instagram
● RAaW London
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● Art Heals All Wounds Website
● Art Heals All Wounds Instagram
● Art Heals All Wounds Twitter
Next Episode
Healing Through Storytelling After Surviving a Mass Shooting with Ashley Hoff
November 9, 2022
•44m
Today, I’m joined by Ashley Hoff, an executive producer of the new Paramount+ documentary "11 Minutes." The four-part series offers an insider’s look into the mass shooting that took place at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1st, 2017. In our conversation, Ashley opens up about her experience being a survivor of this tragedy and details why she felt called to highlight other survivor’s stories.
Through first-hand accounts from eventgoers and first responders, as well as real body cam and cell phone footage, “11 Minutes'' is a truly immersive, effective approach to storytelling. The documentary illustrates the light that came from such a harrowing event and the power of healing in community.
Fifty-eight people were killed in the immediate aftermath of the shooting and two survivors later died of their gunshot wounds. Hundreds more were injured. Even though it’s the largest mass shooting in the US to date, it cycled out of the news in about a week. With “11 Minutes,” Ashley hopes to portray the lasting impact of this event and facilitate healing in a safe way.
Ashley shares how she and her team crafted the series in a way that respects the various narrators while providing powerful, necessary visuals. She describes the public feedback and praise that the film has garnered and highlights how it’s touched people from all walks of life. Ashley also dives into the turning point when she decided that she would tell this story and celebrate the resiliency of this survivor community.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
● How to tell a story in a way that honors the victims of a tragedy
● The thought process behind the decision to use real-life footage instead of reenactments
● How Ashley and her team chose the narrators who are featured in the documentary
● The prolific moment that made it clear to Ashley that she was meant to make “11 Minutes”
● The simple, yet impactful message that Ashley hopes viewers will take away from the documentary
Guest Info:
● Watch "11 Minutes" on Paramount+
Follow Me:
● Art Heals All Wounds Website
● Art Heals All Wounds Instagram
● Art Heals All Wounds Twitter
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