Creative Happy Life
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsCreative Happy Life is a weekly podcast where we share inspiring stories and friendly conversations about life, creativity and the pursuit of happiness! Listen in with host, Shannon Sorensen, and guest artists, creative entrepreneurs and friends from all walks of life, as they share knowledge, wisdom, fears and empowerment. We explore the themes of what creativity and living a happy life mean to different people and how we can make the best of the time we're given.
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Episodes
Act Well Your Part
May 15, 2020 19:46 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThis is part two with guest, Meg O'Brien, where we talk musicals, spirituality, and the importance of theater and the arts in society. From growing up in Southern Connecticut and falling in love with dance, to experiencing the unspeakable devastation of cancer, and being a college student during 9/11, Meg's personal and professional journey as an artist, actor and educator is powerfully uplifting. There are beautiful lessons in life and loss, and I'm grateful to Meg for so eloquently and thou...
The Other Side of Fear
May 04, 2020 14:07 - 49 minutes - 42.4 MBPart one of a two part series of episodes with Meg O'Brien, Director of Education at the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston. In this episode, we discuss the silver linings of this time at home during the Covid-19 pandemic and how the arts and artists have contributed to keeping the world entertained and happy; using the tools of theater in education to prepare and empower young people to persevere through tough situations in life; and more!
It's Ok to Not Be Ok
April 10, 2020 16:54 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe name of the podcast is Creative, Happy Life, but that doesn't mean any of us go through life always feeling creative and happy. So, in this time of going through a global health crisis and quarantine due to Covid-19, if you haven't been feeling great and not sure of how to deal with all the big hard feelings, this episode is for you.
Working At Home During Quarantine
March 28, 2020 18:43 - 34 minutes - 31 MBJoin me and my husband, Sean, as we talk about how we're doing with life at home during the Covid-19 quarantine. Two weeks in, with two young kids, incorporating distance learning, and balancing work and family life, we get really real about how we're coping and managing each day as best we can. We discuss the weird new norms and our favorite things we've been doing to get creative and keep from going too stir crazy.
Keep Calm and Get Creative
March 15, 2020 22:14 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBHow are you doing, friends? How are you really doing? This is a weird time in our lives as we navigate the Coronavirus, and practice social distancing, so I wanted to offer some ideas and resources if you’re feeling overwhelmed, bored, nervous, or just trying to come up with some ideas to stay happy. This episode is all about tips for people who will be working from home, possibly for the first time, and ideas and resources for learning activities to do with your kids! The last part of the ep...
I'm Not a Creative Person
February 06, 2020 19:25 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBIn episode 4, I am sharing my thoughts on the idea that there are people who write themselves off as "not being creative", and what it means to be creative.
Making Time and Space for Creativity
January 30, 2020 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBDo you have five minutes in the morning, before you officially start your day? I bet you do. In episode 3, I am telling you all about my new favorite part of my day - a five minute guided self check-in to center myself on my overall well-being. It has helped me to slow down, feel more focused and happier. Want to know what it is?
Episode 002 This Is Us/Me/You
December 10, 2019 16:29 - 14 minutes - 15.3 MBWelcome to the Creative, Happy Life Podcast, with host Shannon Sorensen. In episode two, we're tackling the subject of storytelling as a means of creating connection, understanding, and empathy. Shannon shares a couple personal stories that she considers to be a core pieces of her “backstory”, that has directly affected who she is, and where she is today. We all have a story inside us. What’s yours? Join Shannon each week for heart-to-heart discussions, friendly conversations and inspiring st...
Episode 001 Start Before You're Ready
September 16, 2019 17:10 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Creative, Happy Life Podcast, with host Shannon Sorensen. In this episode, Shannon discusses the importance of starting before you're ready, punching fear in the face, and accepting that done is better than perfect. There are lessons to be learned in every experience, even the ones where we think we've failed. Join Shannon each week for heart-to-heart discussions, friendly conversations and inspiring stories about life, creativity, and the pursuit of happin...