Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPodcast for people too stubborn to quit and too creative not to make a difference!Join visual artist Pat Benincasa in conversation with a riveting roster of guests to uncover extraordinary stories of everyday people. Listen as they share their quirky wisdom, unlikely adventures, and poignant life lessons! Fasten your emotional seatbelt for this journey of heart, humor and grit!
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From Firefighting To Forests: A Wild Woodland Journey
July 18, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Discover the secrets of revolutionary forest management with Brian Huberty, a seasoned expert whose career spans from firefighting to pioneering digital mapping systems that monitor our planet’s landscapes. Brian unpacks how the Minnesota Forestry Association boosts forest management, fire safety, and carbon storage. We compare family forest ownership in Minnesota to international standards, especially Finland. Wildfire management takes center stage as we explore t...
Dementia and the Long Goodbye: Care & Coping
July 02, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this riveting episode, Jennifer Awinda, shatters myths about dementia and aging. As a senior living and dementia practitioner, she shares moving stories of her grandparent’s battles with dementia that brought her to this work. Jennifer's insights will help you clearly understand the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s and learn essential advice for caregivers on managing the emotional rollercoaster and physical toll of caregiving. Learn essential stra...
Menagerie of Mischief: Who Rescues Who?
June 18, 2024 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBSend us a Text Message. How do unexpected friends become our greatest healers? Join Emily Couture, known to squirrel enthusiasts as Emily Gordon, where home for her is a bustling hub of both indoor and outdoor animal adventures, capturing hearts and sparking laughter across the digital landscape! Hear how Lily the squirrel profoundly impacted Emily during her recovery from brain surgery and opioid withdrawal, captivating thousands with her daily posts about Lily’s antics! Emily discusses...
Beyond the ER: The Wisdom Quest
June 07, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Laura Gabayan, a leader in ER medicine and wisdom research at UCLA, shares insights from her groundbreaking book "Common Wisdom." Born to Kurdish immigrants and having faced numerous life challenges herself, Dr. Gabayan embarked on a quest to understand the essence of wisdom by interviewing 60 individuals nominated as wise across North America. Through their stories and her rigorous analysis, she identified eight core elements o...
Purpose Over Peril: Roadmap for Teen Mental Wellness
May 24, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this gripping episode, Dr. Scott Kolbaba, a renowned physician, and author, takes us on a profound journey into the heart of teen mental health. With his work in an adolescent psych unit and personal experiences as a father of seven, Dr. Kolbaba exposes multifaceted challenges facing today's youth, from the relentless pressures of social media and bullying to overwhelming academic demands. But amidst the darkness, a beacon of hope emerges as he shares the transfo...
Two Moms, One Mission: Inclusive Fashion For All
May 11, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Joanne DiCamillo and Nikki Puzzo, founders of befree, an innovative adaptive clothing line designed for people with limited mobility share their unstoppable journey! Inspired by Nikki’s daughter Stella’s post-surgery needs, Joanne and Nikki transformed a simple idea, zipOns into a groundbreaking solution that offers comfort, ease, and dignity to those who need it most. But zipOns quickly caught on with anglers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts. J...
Extreme Terrain: Inner Maps & Northern Resilience
April 28, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Paul Gaines, talks of the wild beauty and daunting challenges of Alaska's mental health scene. In candid conversation, Paul recounts his work at the College of Visual Arts (St. Paul. MN) to becoming a Behavioral Health Director in Fairbanks. Alaska’s tough environment requires mental health professionals who can handle extreme seasons and the deep emotional impacts of isolation and trauma. From the lows of burnout to the highs of witnessing the nort...
Designing A Life: From Galway to Gondolas
April 10, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSend us a Text Message. Orna O’Reilly, accomplished interior designer shares her journey from Ireland to thrilling days in South Africa, where she queued 5 hours to vote for Nelson Mandela to perilous times dodging danger in Mozambique. Once back in Ireland, she felt the irresistible pull to the place of her dreams: Italy. Her passion for Italian landscapes and culture reveals her decade-long affair with the heart of Europe and her leap of faith in selling her Galway home for a new chapter...
Calm In A Crisis- First of the First Responders
March 20, 2024 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBSend us a Text Message. “ Never seen but always heard!” Jump headfirst into the high-stakes world of 911 dispatch with Marlis X with who navigates rapid-fire decisions and vital communications. Discover the daily work of emergency dispatch, where multitasking and calm coexist. Marlis talks about the mental gymnastics required to balance incoming calls, coordinate with first responders, and provide life-saving instructions, all while maintaining an island of tranquility in the storm of em...
Memory Keepers: Honoring The Forgotten
March 09, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Natalie Zett shares a riveting narrative where she goes from storyteller to conduit for the voices that time almost silenced. She scours ethnic and neighborhood newspapers, offering an intimate look into the lives of immigrant families. Her translations of historical documents, reveal the rich, culturally diverse voices silenced by the Eastland Disaster and opens a window into 1915 Chicago. Natalie's Eastern European heritage and the unique influen...
iNunca Es Tarde Para Bailar!
February 23, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBSend us a Text Message. El baile no es solo movimiento al ritmo de la música; es la celebración de Liz Pimentel-Gopal de la identidad cultural y la autoreinvención. Desde las vibrantes calles de México hasta el foco de la NBA, la historia de Liz es un vívido bis de la vida a más de 55 años. Este episodio rastrea su resiliente ritmo desde una recién encontrada identidad americana hasta romper estereotipos con el equipo de baile Hardwood Classics de los Golden State Warriors. Liz rompe las no...
Never Too Late To Dance!
February 20, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Dance isn't just movement to music; it's Liz Pimentel-Gopal's celebration of cultural identity and self-reinvention. From Mexico's vibrant streets to the NBA's spotlight, Liz's story is a vivid encore of life at 55+. This episode traces her resilient beat from a newfound American identity to breaking stereotypes with the Golden State Warriors Hardwood Classics Dance Team. Liz shatters age norms, embracing the wisdom of years and the power of performance, inspiring a ...
Nothing IS Etched in Stone?
February 16, 2024 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBSend us a Text Message. Objects that anchor us - do you have one? I’ve journeyed with an etched stone for 20+ years. It's been a silent guide through change, a puzzle in constancy, and a testament to life's irony. Joan of Arc Scroll Medal This brass alloy medal can be worn on a necklace, a keychain, dogtags, on a bag, or in your car. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Please Note: The views expressed ...
From Bench to Community- Sparking Change Through Connection
February 01, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Explore the wisdom, humor, and focus of strategic change-making with Shaun Floerke. As a judge, he shaped innovative specialty courts and programs fostering family unity within the legal system, but at the helm of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, he has shaped a proactive, compassionate outreach, highlighting the power of collective action and shared purpose. Forget the status quo, for Shaun it's about revolutionizing how we approach social issues, lis...
Reclaiming Self: A Holistic Journey with Cancer
January 13, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSend us a Text Message. When Alice Grasset faced breast cancer at 40, her world was upended, leaving a corporate career to co-found the Yapura Wellness Center in North Carolina. This personal and professional collision led to the creation of 'Sparkles of Grace' – a holistic program guiding women through the emotional and physical labyrinth of cancer recovery emphasizing the power of yoga, meditation, and coaching in managing treatment side effects and fears of recurrence. In intimately r...
Writing Sci-Fi At Sea – A World Building Adventure
December 07, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we set sail on a voyage into the heart of storytelling and sea-bound living with Liz Shipton, an indie author who has carved out a life that's as unconventional as it is inspiring. Living with her boyfriend Trevor, and their dog Aloy on their 43’ sailboat, Liz gives us a glimpse into the realities of her day-to-day life at sea and how it feeds into her creative work. We explore her book series about dystopian adventures set in a future where most of...
Kris Frykman: Melding Materials & Emotions in Art
November 18, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Explore the power of creativity in self-discovery and healing with Kris Frykman, an acclaimed artist, educator, and art therapist. In this engaging podcast, Kris unveils how art therapy goes beyond aesthetics, becoming a vital tool for self-expression, healing, and coping with life's complexities. Discover her transformative work with the Suicide Survivors Club, where art therapy fosters hope, emotional growth, and connections for those facing trauma. Listen to a po...
The Unmuted Path: Sibling Bonds to Published Memoir- A Conversation with Mick Cochrane
November 06, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBSend us a Text Message. What if resilience and compassion were life tools forged in a violent childhood where poverty, alcohol and illness were constants? Could they pave the way for an unshakable sibling bond that becomes a journey of purpose and connection? Listen as Mick Cochrane, acclaimed writer and professor answers this question in his captivating narrative of growing up alongside his remarkable, humorous, and creative sister, Sue. As a family court judge for 18 years, she found ...
Extreme Weather: A Path of Artistry and Authenticity
October 20, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Get ready for this electrifying episode with Lori Grace Bailey, professional photographer, and storm chaser who not only survived being struck by lightning but has an incredible story to tell! 🌩️ In this eye-opening conversation, we delve into Lori's incredible journey, from chasing tornadoes and capturing lightning strikes to facing dramatic dust walls in the Southwest. Her passion is as fierce as the storms she photographs. As a Hispanic Trans woman, Lori's story...
"A Woman From Elsewhere"
October 11, 2023 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Join us on a journey of cultural exploration with Vesna Kittelson, a tri-located citizen of the world, gracefully navigating Croatia, Cambridge, and Minneapolis. Raised in Communist Yugoslavia, her compelling life story reflects the power of curiosity, offering unique perspectives on the world. Vesna’s artistic journey transcends not only borders but also linear time, weaving ancient Croatia, scholarly Cambridge, and vibrant Minneapolis into a rich tapestry of experi...
The Wind Spinner’s Tale: Rod Read’s Energy Revolution
September 30, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ready to ride the winds of innovation? Explore Windswept Kite Turbines, a game-changing technology led by visionary CEO Rod Read, located in the Shetland islands. Discover how these trailblazing kites are reshaping renewable energy by harnessing high altitude winds and their adaptability to various land or ocean locations. Rod shares insights on DIY kite turbine construction, safety, AI integration, and the potential to transform the renewable energy landscape. Prepa...
Aviator & Mentor: Mina Carlson's Remarkable Flight Path
September 19, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ready for takeoff? Join us as we soar into the captivating world of aviation with Mina Carlson. From high school dreams to becoming a certified private and commercial pilot, flight instructor, and serving in the Air Force Reserves as a flight engineer, Mina shares her remarkable journey while balancing multiple roles. Explore the future of women in aviation, the pilot shortage and Mina’s vision for equality. Discover her experience as the only female flight engineer...
Beyond DNA: Peter Hurley's Italian Odyssey
September 09, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Peter Hurley’s journey to Mangone is where roots meet route. It's a trip where genealogy and family research become a roadmap to understanding. He proves that when you dig deep into your family tree, you don't just find names and dates—you find destinations. Peter sets off on a 28-day odyssey to Mangone, his mother's ancestral village in Southern Italy. Though his local guide bails, Peter finds his way to the mayor and town historian Raffaele, who becomes his improm...
Unbridled Potential: The Power of Equine Therapy
September 02, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Step into the world of equine therapy, guided by the inspiring Lynn Moore, CEO of Acres for Life Therapy & Wellness Center. Listen to Lynn’s own transformative tale, one marked by mental health struggles and search for meaningful connection. Take a virtual tour of Acres sprawling, verdant pastures where horses - each with a personality as diverse and layered as the humans they help- become mirrors to the soul. Here, an old horse like Chief, once forgotten, brings a...
FTC in-btwn #12: Is Routine the Enemy of Change?
August 23, 2023 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MBSend us a Text Message. Ever feel trapped in the same old routine, and everything becomes a chore? Discover the delicate balance between comfort and creativity and decipher what a rut really means. Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!
Patti On Stage: Merging Theater, Therapy & Tales For Healing
August 14, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ever felt a story tug at your heart, altering your mood or even your view on life? Join Patti Christensen as we unravel the magic of storytelling, time travel and its remarkable power to impact lives. Patti is a professional storyteller, drama specialist, and licensed clinical social worker who uses the intricate art of storytelling and story- listening as tools for building connections. The settings may vary, like a children's hospital, counseling sessions, or ...
Bringing The Outside Inside: Nature’s Path to Healing
July 28, 2023 16:08 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this touching episode, dive into the transformative world of nature therapy with Taylor Eagan and the Nature Connection team. Explore how they use nature to heal and boost mental health, igniting responsibility and trust with at-risk youth through therapeutic animal interactions. Discover moving tales of personal growth, like a young boy overcoming his fears with a bearded dragon. Uncover the value of small, everyday connections with nature- so important in our fa...
Color Chronicles: Exploring the World of Ed Charbonneau
July 14, 2023 01:05 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, embark on an extraordinary artistic journey with Ed Charbonneau. From teenage mural painter to aspiring Disney animator, Ed’s path takes unexpected twists. Join him as he ventures to Alaska, returns to study art, and discovers a passion for large-scale abstract painting and buildings in need of murals. Ed openly talks about his mental health challenges and the vital support system that fuels his creativity, emphasizing that his accomplishments are n...
FTC in-btwn # 11: How Do You Remember What You Never Forget?“In the sacred space where history and art intersect...”
July 03, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBSend us a Text Message. “In the sacred space where history and art intersect...” Watch on YouTube Podcast Transcript: How Do You Remember What You Never Forget? © 2023 Pat Benincasa All Rights Reserved “Like a relentless yo-yo, history swings back and forth, repeating its ominous patterns as it coils and spins from learned to unlearned events. Yet in this cycle of repetition, certain moments emerge that demand our complete attention. To ignore or forget them is to surrender to a tu...
Finding Joy in Elder Advocacy: Passion, Purpose & Impact
July 02, 2023 14:54 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this moving episode, Cori Levin delves into the profound journey of elder advocacy, finding joy and making a meaningful impact. Discover how Cori fills healthcare gaps, explores alternatives in healing, and imparts wisdom that challenges society’s fear of death. Listen as she describes how her end-of-life doula work took on new significance during the pandemic. Gain insights into creating a more inclusive, age-friendly environment and the importance of honoring th...
FTC in-btwn #10: Perfection-ISM or Perfection-ISN’T
June 26, 2023 20:01 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode: Defy perfection or what price creative freedom? Watch on YouTube Podcast Transcript: Perfection-ISM or Perfection-ISN’T © 2023 Pat Benincasa All Rights Reserved “OK, fasten your listening seatbelt! This is a topic that has a stubborn reach, deep into our creative psyche! In a world that glorifies success & fame 24/7, perfectionism sings a siren song, saying this is the path to stellar achievement! It lures us with a tantalizing illusion of to...
Creative Resilience- Rising from the Ashes
June 16, 2023 22:32 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this deeply moving episode, Jennifer Bichanich, shares her personal story of tragic loss, including the death of her husband in a remodeled church-building fire. Despite immense grief and despair, Jennifer found ways to rebuild her life and discover her own creative resilience. Working with a shamanic energy healer, doing art therapy, and joining the Modern Widows Club, she found community and healing and learned to create something beautiful out of the ashes of ...
From Toxic to Tranquil: Wanting Work-Life Balance
June 10, 2023 14:19 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Avi Olitzky explores complexities and detrimental effects of toxic work environments and offers invaluable insights for fostering a more balanced work life. With expert analysis, he discerns signs of workplace toxicity, and provides guidance in navigating the blurred boundaries of digital connectivity to cultivate a positive and fulfilling professional environment. Tune in to find inspiration and transform your approach to ac...
FTC in-btwn #9- Sacred Currency: My Artistic Approach to Prayer Beads
June 07, 2023 01:11 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Benincasa creatively explores the mystique of prayer beads and personal mantras for transformative meditation and moments of tranquility. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH3Kf7Dztek Sacred Currency: My Artistic Approach to Prayer Beads By Pat Benincasa © 2023 Pat Benincasa All Rights Reserved "I was always curious about prayer beads, how they span across different cultures and religions and become a guide for focused medit...
Rippled Legacy in the Chicago River: The Eastland Disaster Remembered
June 01, 2023 18:39 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this gripping episode in Chicago history, Ted and Barb Wachholz unravel the haunting story of the Eastland Disaster. They share their personal connection to the event and shed light on its profound generational impact. Discover the heart wrenching details of that fateful day, the 844 lives lost and the resilience of survivors. Delve into the lasting legacy of this maritime tragedy through the work of the Eastland Disaster Historical Society. Don't miss this capti...
The Geography of Memory: My Southern Italian Terra Firma
May 07, 2023 17:57 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Pat Benincasa shares powerful life lessons on resilience and determination as a daughter of immigrants. Growing up, she navigated two very different worlds of customs, languages and traditions and found valuable insights and a profound sense of belonging. Pat Benincasa is a visual artist, art educator and podcaster whose work has received national and international attention. She has received National Percent for Art and General Services Admini...
Changing Lives & Communities: Repair, Revitalize & Rebuild
April 29, 2023 14:45 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Kathy Greiner gives eye-opening insights to what it means to age in place or have wheelchair mobility to ensure that families and individuals can live independently and safely in their homes. Kathy Greiner is Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Minnesota. Since 1997 this nonprofit serves low-income homeowners who are seniors, individuals living with disabilities, families with children and veterans and their families in need, as well as nonpro...
FTC in-btwn #8: Creative Block or Reset Button?
April 07, 2023 18:15 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBSend us a Text Message. FTC in-btwns are quick insights at the intersection of art and life! In this episode: When breaking free counts. Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!
Everybody’s Got Broken Stuff. Repair, Not Replace
March 25, 2023 16:47 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Peter Mui challenges the unsustainable practice of accepting non-repairable items, “junk by design,” from appliances to smart phones that quickly end up in landfills. Do we accept purchase without ownership? What is our relationship to consumption? Peter Mui, MIT graduate IS founder and organizer of the Fixit Clinic -a “pop-up” community repair workshop where people bring their broken things to disassemble and hopefully repair with the assistance ...
FTC in-btwn #7: Embrace the Nothing to Find the Something
March 14, 2023 16:54 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBSend us a Text Message. FTC in-btwns are quick insights at the intersection of art and life! In this episode: For or against ourself, we choose. Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!
Respected Guide of Paranormal & Unexplained Mysteries
March 10, 2023 23:11 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this riveting episode, Jim Harold, who since 2005, has had guests discuss all manner of unexplained phenomena in his Paranormal Podcast. He shares anecdotes, insights and experiences of things known and unknown. At the heart of his inquisitive explorations is his comment: “We don't know we know something until we discover it.” Jim Harold’s podcasts have over 60 million downloads and he has produced over 2,600 episodes and authored 5 books. QUOTES JIM: “And...
FTC In-Btwn #6: A Nanosecond of Clarity
February 25, 2023 16:13 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBSend us a Text Message. FTC in-btwns are quick (under 5 min) insights at the intersection of art and life! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WQMa63zSyM&t=13s Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!
Bees & Veterans: A Remarkable Story of Hives, Honey and Duty
February 19, 2023 16:12 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode we discover how veterans and beekeeping is a win-win combination! 3 Bee Veterans Program instructors, Ben, Jessica and Joshua talk about all things bees; from hive life, foraging, transpersonal beekeeping to Colony Collapse Disorder. For veterans who miss a sense of community and shared purpose of military life, the Bee Veterans Program offers beekeeping training, shared camaraderie in this hands-on world of honeybees! Ben Ziegler, former USAF, ...
My Vision Has Edges!
February 08, 2023 17:02 - 4 minutes - 2.72 MBSend us a Text Message. FTC in-btwns are quick (under 5 min) insights at the intersection of art and life! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRBxI9a4_64&t=19s Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!
Defining Moments: Deadlines, Truth & Stories to Tell
February 02, 2023 20:52 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this revealing and insightful episode, Damon Maloney takes us behind the scenes in his work as a broadcast journalist. Damon discusses the personal impact of the Flint Water Crisis and how that tragedy affected so many. He’ll also discuss how being a reporter, news anchor and producer has strengthened his belief in the power of journalism to touch lives and affect change. At the heart of his investigative reporting is a passion for truth, respect for the many pe...
FTCIN-BTWN #4: Stare At The Gravel You Miss The Path
January 19, 2023 16:26 - 3 minutes - 2.68 MBSend us a Text Message. FTC in-btwns are quick (under 5 min) insights at the intersection of art and life! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFy1jMmTV10 Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!
Immigration Law: Outspoken Changemaker in a Convoluted Maze
January 15, 2023 22:48 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this powerful episode, Angelo Paparelli, takes us inside the US immigration system of changing laws, history, quotas, political parties, and bureaucratic turf wars. In his many years of practicing immigration law, he understands the delicate balance of working within multiple agencies, navigating laws and amendments while never losing sight of the human toll of each decision. Angelo Paparelli is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, practicing in Southern California an...
ftc in-btwn #3: Doubt & Creativity
December 28, 2022 19:04 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Doubt and creativity are never far apart, here's why! To watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLxtiUiqmcs Art works referenced in the podcast: "Falling Water Skylight" for the Minnesota Judicial Center, 14’ x 30’ x 6,’ seven-ton, glass and steel skylight sculpture for the Grand Stair Hall of the Minnesota Judicial Center on State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN. ( Percent For Art Commission ) "Redemption Window" for Hill-Murray Chapel, Maplewood, M...
End of Life Care- A Path of Connections
December 21, 2022 18:58 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Michelle Kolling, candidly shares her story about losing her husband, months after his diagnosis and her grief journey in search of the person she would become. With wit, humor, and grace she found her calling as an end-of-life doula. Her firsthand, intimate connection to loss, grief and transformation gave her clarity in that she could help patients and their loved ones, make their way in an end-of-life process that is humane, compassionate, and m...
FTC In-Btwn #2: ”Out of the Way!”
November 30, 2022 18:48 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBSend us a Text Message. Another OH SO QUICK art/life insight about the creative process! To watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEGEdRp6_hg Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster. Follow me on Instagram!