Self-Care With Tammy Kaye

In this crazy world, our mental health often gets left behind. We're so busy living life and working so our life can be better. But staying busy can be a common thing that either creates anxiety or lowers our mood or both. But what if you could do some simple things to protect it? You don't have to do all the things at once, or even at all. But try adding in a few things you don't normally do and...

How have you been feeling about the start of a new year? Does it make you hopeful and full of joy or do you worry and fret about what this year will bring you? In this episode, I talk about some powerful things you can do to boost your mood, lower your anxiety, and start living a more fulfilling life! Let's talk self-care in 2025! Register for my florals course:  https://www.tammykayecourses.c...

Are you struggling with not feeling inspired to create anymore? It can feel dark and dreary when this happens. Fortunately, it is a common experience and one that won't last forever. In this episode, I share my top tips for how to get out of one and confidently move forward! Register for my florals course:  https://www.tammykayecourses.com/latecomers ​Italian art retreat October 2025: https://...

Do you find yourself feeling like watercolor is out to get you? I know many of us have a similar feeling. There are so many technical things with watercolor and it can be difficult to learn all the things in a timely manner that suits you. In this episode, we discuss how to make it a friend, not an enemy with a few simple things to keep in mind. Register for my florals course:  https://www.tammyka...

As kids, we created art without even thinking about it. We didn’t let fear hold us back and we didn’t even go there in our brain. We put marks on paper, played imaginatively, colored in color books, and even sometimes on the wall. Today we are talking about why that changed for us and what we can do about it now. Patreon membership for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=8...

How do you figure out what your artistic style is? We so often stress about what it is and when we'll find it. The honest truth is that it takes time - sometimes years - to figure it out. And then you know what happens? It often changes! But today we'll explore 5 things you can do to help you figure it out with confidence and hopefully patience as well. Italian art retreat October 2025: https://ta...

Do you ever feel like you're going through life either focused on the regrets and sadness of the past or the worries of the future? We so often spend time somewhere else, when we could be benefiting from the present moment. Focusing in on our children smiling, genuinely connecting with a friend or partner, or soaking up what our senses can experience out in nature. In this episode, we'll talk abou...

Self-care is a big buzzword we hear all the time. But there are so many ways to take care of us. In this episode, I talk about how watercolor can be used to care for ourselves, as well as we talk about specific exercises to try out. I hope you paint along! Italian art retreat October 2025: https://tammykaye.com/art-retreat Patreon membership for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/user/memb...

Have you ever struggled with thoughts that you don't deserve the credit you get for the things you do? Does it seem that you are just faking your talents and fear others will find out you're just a fraud? In this episode, we discuss what imposture syndrome is, how we get it, and what we can do about it! This is a powerful episode on self-care and how to take care of us! Italian art retreat October...

Do you find yourself making comparisons between you and others in your life? Do you often look to social media to see how you should feel, look, and behave? In today's episode, we look at many places that influence comparison creeping into our minds and what we can do to let go of this destructive pattern. Italian art retreat October 2025: https://tammykaye.com/art-retreat Patreon membership for e...

Have you noticed yourself feeling like you’re floundering lately? Do you often rush from appointment to appointment, never really enjoying the moment with family, friends, or even alone time? Our world tends to be filled with so much busyness that we forget how to find peace in our lives. In this episode, we will explore many different ways to add peace back into your life and learn to enjoy what...

Hey friends! Do you practice enough self-care in your life? Taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself so you can be the best version of you. If you don't do the little things you love, you won't have energy for all your responsibilities. So sit back, relax, and let's get into it! Welcome to season 2! We've made some big changes, including making the subject matter broader and chang...

The reason why I say I wish I didn’t know about them was because when I don’t follow the rules, sometimes it causes me to feel guilty. It’s important to understand how watercolor works and learning the rules gives us a sense of knowledge and comfort in the beginning. But it’s also important to know when to break those rules and do your own thing. In this video, I share eight tips on how you can do...

There’s so much information on watercolor out there and often we consume tons of videos to try to get things straight. In this video, I summarize the 12 things I have learned that I wish I had known altogether when I started painting. Which one is your favorite? Listen to part 2! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammy-kaye/episodes/8-This-I-wish-I-didnt-know-When-I-First-Started-Watercolor-...

Have you ever felt like you needed to be the perfect mother in every way possible? Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated when you haven’t hit the mark that you’ve set for yourself when it comes to your kids? Maybe you can relate to some of the thoughts and feelings that I’ve had around this very topic. In this episode, I hope to squash some of those negative self-doubting thoughts so that w...

Whether you have been a seasoned artist for years or are just starting out, fears tend to creep in. In this episode, we will talk about what those struggles are and how we can counteract them. Italian art retreat October 2025: https://tammykaye.com/art-retreat Patreon membership for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=81785719 SkillShare classes: https://www.skillshare.com...

Today we are talking about the rules of watercolor and how to break them. Have you ever struggled with knowing what those rules are and how you can break off to intuitively paint? It’s a challenging thing to do but you can learn! Today I go over the rules and share my perspectives on how we should be seeing them. Italian art retreat October 2025: https://tammykaye.com/art-retreat Patreon membershi...

How do you relate to your art? Are you fearful of what it will look like when you finish? What if there was another way to experience the gift of making things? In this episode, we first talk with my 10-year-old son Julien to ask about his fears when he draws - he doesn't have any! He shares advice and his perspective. Then I give you 5 strategies I believe will really help you kick your art anxie...

Have you ever wondered why your feelings change quickly when you have a negative thought OR a positive one? Did you know your actions are also affected by these thoughts? In this episode, we'll be talking about how we can challenge our negative thoughts into more rational ones to help us feel and behave differently, especially when it comes to the art we create. This can help us counteract our...

We are continuing the conversation about our perfectionist thoughts that disrupt our art and our lives. As we talk about flow state vs mindfulness and what they are, I'll share how they help keep those anxiety-provoking thoughts at bay. They also play an important role in improving your art and at the end of the episode, I'll share which one is better overall. Italian art retreat October 2025: htt...

Have you struggled with perfectionism in your art, as well as in other areas of your life? I certainly have and in this episode, I share my art story and how the process of creating has increased my mental health and well-being. I also share what happened when one of my reels went viral and how that heavily influenced my social media. I hope this story encourages you, whether you are on your own a...

Do you find yourself getting frustrated and worried when you paint and create art? Do you get scared about the end result? This episode is an introduction to the concept of perfectionism in our art and how we will be having conversations on this podcast about how to let go of perfectionism not only in our art but also in all areas of our art. As a mental health therapist as well as an artist, Tamm...