Wellness For Makers

In this conversation, I am chatting with Jennifer Courington, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at  Polyform Products , the makers of Sculpey . We're learning all about Sculpey's newest release, Calming Clay a soft, sensory clay designed to soothe your senses, ease stress, and bring a little mindfulness into your day. It stays soft, won't dry out, and even has a gentle vanilla ar...

In this episode, I chat with Jeff Caplan, founder of Craft Optics, to explore how seeing your work more clearly can completely transform the way you  feel while creating. We talk about the real challenges so many creatives face, hunched shoulders, neck pain, eye strain, and the fatigue that comes from working on tiny, meticulous details. Jeff shares what inspired him to create Craft Optics and how...

I am so excited for you to hear this conversation with Holly Zajur, wellness educator, potter, yoga instructor, and host of the How the Wise One Grows podcast . 💫 Holly has this wonderful way of blending creativity and wellness so they feel like one beautiful, flowing practice. In our chat, we reflected and explored how taking care of ourselves can completely transform our creative energy. In thi...

In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Madeline Arcio, founder of the Hand Titan. Madeline is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in pro sports massage. Madeline has worked with Olympic rugby teams to top-performing pros, she's helped athletes heal, recover, and perform through massage, muscle education, and targeted trigger point work. But Madeline...

When Did You Start Ignoring Your Pain Signals? In this episode, we're chatting about something we've all experienced, ignoring the signals our bodies send us, all because hustle culture taught us to push through. But what happens when we do that? We end up running into burnout or injury. So, when did you start tuning out those pain signals, and why? Let's take a moment to explore how these habits...

I'm so excited to introduce you to Sarah Mac,  the author of The 6-Figure Creative and someone who truly embodies the intersection of creativity, wellness, and abundance. Sarah is   a Creative Brand Strategist and Money Mindset Coach who's here to help you scale your brand to 6+ figures without burning out. Sarah blends mindset work, astrology, and soulful business strategy to support you in scali...

Rebecca Mezoff, author of the bestselling book, The Art of Tapestry Weaving, loves nothing more than helping new tapestry weavers untangle the mystery of making images with yarn. Rebecca has a background in Occupational Therapy and in this episode she shares how her journey with OT shifted her perspective in the weaving studio. She shares some great tips that you are not going to miss! So let's di...

I am so excited to share that this is Wellness for Makers' 50th Podcast episode! Thank you all for tuning in week after week. For sharing episodes with your friends, family, students, and co-workers. It truly means so much to me! I am so honored to be able to have the opportunity to share so many incredible conversations that leave you feeling inspired to improve your studio practice.   With that...

I'm so excited to introduce my friend Raïssa bump to the show! Raïssa is a talented contemporary art jeweler and the founder of Reset. Her mission with Reset is to educate others to be attentive to their body's signals and provide them with practical self-tuning techniques so they can continue creating. Raïssa and I clearly have a shared passion for educating others about wellness and our friendsh...

We often know what we should do. How many times has your body told you to readjust your posture, stretch, drink a glass of water, or take a nap, and you ignored it? How many times have you powered through pain or strain to get something done? We often know what we can do to care for ourselves now but we ignore the signals our body sends us until the signal gets louder and louder. But why?

I am so excited to introduce this week's guest to the show. Andrea Lui is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS), and is skilled in treating a variety of patients with acute and chronic pain. Andrea is passionate about patient education and empowering her patients to help themselves.  I found Andrea through her instagram page @TheKnittingPT . She began noticing...

Over the past year and a half I have secretly been working hard on a project that I am so excited to finally share with you. I wrote a book with you in mind! Dive in to this week's episode to learn more about my new book Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists . 

Critical Smiths is Back! We have the dynamic trio of Lucy Derickson, Jane Marsching , and Julia Giangrande on the podcast! In today's conversation we dive into a very special research project conducted by Julia following the life cycle of Jewelry Pickle. Listeners are invited to consider how their materials impact the environment and their health moving forward. 

There is always fear that our favorite thing can be taken from us and Leah and Grace's profound story reminds us of this.  Throughout the episode we talk about the immense importance of listening and cultivating a relationship with your body. Especially as life continues after injury and trauma, how do we sustain our most important connection with our body? Even through all of the profound, trauma...

In this powerful episode with the honorable Susanna Barkataki , we unpack the roots of yoga, cultural appropriation, and how yoga connects to social justice. We learn how we can combat the erasure of people from whom sacred traditions come from.  Susanna is the author of Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice.  She supports practitioners to lead with equity, diversity,...

Heidi Lowe is a life long artist, a jeweler, an educator, and life and business coach! She is also an incredible friend and mentor. Heidi is the owner of Heidi Lowe Gallery. I worked as a summer intern for Heidi while I was in grad school and I seriously loved every moment. Not only did I learn more about running a gallery, business, and living a life as a jeweler, It also inspired me to dive deep...

The Artist Hustle is Real! So why is there such a disconnect when talking to loved ones about what we do? Feeling supported is often apart of our emotional well-being and mental health. Dive in to this episode, to hear my story and get a Missy Pep Talk! Because let's face it, you're amazing and deserve one! xo 

emiko oye is a Japanese American artist who creates bold and colorful jewelry with repurposed LEGO® - from her emikooreware ready-to-wear line, to one-of-a-kind, conceptual work inspired by haute couture, art history, David Bowie, Nonviolent Communication and Mindfulness.   Once the 2020 pandemic hit, she pivoted to put full focus on her wellness offerings and creating community, as the collective...

There is a difference between stress and burnout. Let's dive in and talk about the two. At the end of the episode, I will guide you through a grounding exercise that you can come back to again and again. Enjoy!  Let's connect on instagram. www.instagram.com/wellnessformakers

I am so excited to introduce today's guest, Tyler Benner. Tyler is former US Archery Olympic level archer, author, and the Founder of Venn Design a company dedicated to creating furniture designed for human movement. I reached out to Tyler because I love Venn Design's Air Chair, a Stability ball that is beautifully crafted with you in mind to help you move, bend, and wiggle while you work! Inspire...

Valentine's Day Weekend is here! I know your weekend might look a bit different this year than it has in the past. But don't worry. You can show your love, affection, and appreciation to your partner, friend, roommate, and yourself without going to a fancy spa or restaurant. Massage is a great way to intentionally reconnect. In this episode, I share  5 tips to reconnecting with massage!

Aching hands, wrists, and forearms? I've been there! In this episode, I share a few of my favorite techniques for finding relief.  Visit www.wellnessformakers.com/shop  to access the Bundle mentioned in the episode and use the code "PODCAST" at check out to get 10% off your order.   

Today's guest is Leon Mueller, the CEO & Co-Founder of Bloom. An interactive video self-therapy app that empowers users to be their own therapist. Bloom's interactive short videos guide you through CBT exercises personalized to your needs. Think fitness for your mind! Leon was born in Germany and later studied Finance & Business in the UK. He resides in New York where he continues his mission to h...

This week's guest is  John Furniss  a.k.a " The Blind Woodsman"! His story is filled with adversity, resilience, and strength. At the age of 16, he survived a suicide attempt and then learned how to navigate the world through total blindness. John also overcame years of battling addiction. Today this story fuels his artistic woodworking and serves as a beacon of light and hope in his motivational...

A few episodes back, I interviewed Pack Matthews of the Soul Seat. We talked about movement, seated posture, and more. I have now been using the Soul Seat for over a month so I decided to offer my review.  Check out the Soul Seat here and get 15% off when you use the code WELLNESSFORMAKERS at checkout. https://www.ikariadesign.com/shop