Artist Recovery Podcast

In this inspiring episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with Sydney May, a professional ballerina whose story of resilience, artistry, and healing will move you as much as her performances do. Sydney’s journey began with a childhood full of movement—living across the U.S. and even briefly in Japan—before finding her artistic home in Dallas. From discovering ballet at a...

What does it take to rebuild your life, your art, and your identity after loss, addiction, and reinvention? In this powerful episode of The Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with Sean Starr—a second-generation sign painter, master gilder, documentary filmmaker, and creative force whose story will leave you inspired. About Sean Starr: Sean is a master gilder, painter, and internat...

What does it take to walk away from nearly a decade in corporate finance and fully embrace the calling of art? In this episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with visionary artist Anna Irvine — founder of Le Beaux Travail Gallery — to talk about her courageous journey from boardrooms to brushstrokes, and the deeply human battles she overcame along the way. Born in Bulga...

In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with Jason Charboneau — Detroit-based musician, songwriter, and survivor — who opens up about his journey through addiction, recovery, and rediscovering his creative voice. Whether you’re an artist, music lover, or someone navigating life’s toughest battles, this conversation will leave you inspired, motivated, and reminded that...

Watch this emotionally raw, inspiring, and deeply human conversation with Mia Torr—a designer, educator, podcaster, and the powerhouse behind Authentic Networker, which scaled to 120 cities in just 3 years! In this must-watch episode, Rich Wright and Mia peel back the layers of her unconventional journey—from a neurodivergent gifted kid who skipped grades and hid in hollow trees with a book, to a...

In this emotionally raw and deeply inspiring episode, Rich Wright sits down with Christopher Quigley—founder of Alchemia Art Workshop and visionary creator of Transformation of Dangerous Spaces. Quigley opens up about surviving not one, but TWO strokes in 2023, and how those life-altering events rewired his brain, reshaped his soul, and ignited a new mission: confronting gender-based violence thro...

“I had three kidneys, abusive parents, and angels that kept me alive.” That’s how Claire Louise Hay begins her jaw-dropping story of resilience, spiritual awakening, and radical self-healing. In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with Claire Louise Hay—renowned intuitive healer, YouTuber, and founder of BeHealing.com—to uncover her unfiltered journey f...

This week, we sit down with Dan Zimmermann — a name that might not be on the tip of your tongue yet, but one you won’t forget after hearing this. Dan is a renowned automotive design leader with over 20 years in the game. From iconic muscle cars at Dodge SRT to innovative concept builds at Mopar, Dan’s fingerprints are on some of the most thrilling vehicles on the road today. But behind the polishe...

In this must-watch episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with Sherry James—mental health advocate, CXO of Phoenix Speaks Inc., founder of 2020 Lives Changed, and host of Creating Mental Wealth—for a raw, emotional, and inspiring conversation that will stay with you long after the video ends. ** This episode contains some very traumatic experiences, please take time for yourself if yo...

🔥 In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with LA-based illustrator Rey Paez, whose nostalgic, rebellious art style has made waves across pop culture giants like Stranger Things, Star Wars, Topps, and more. Rey opens up in one of his most vulnerable and inspiring interviews yet, sharing how a kid born with spina bifida in East LA became a nationally recognized creativ...

🔥 In this powerful and raw episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic Jodi Remenap—a chef, entrepreneur, former physical therapist, and creative powerhouse. Buckle up, because her story is anything but linear. 🧠 From Science to the Stove:Jodi opens up about her pivot from earning a Master’s degree in physical therapy to finding deep fulfillment as a private chef and cre...

🔥 In this powerhouse episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with the incomparable Pierre Mayo — a multi-talented recording artist, audio/visual production mogul, and pastor — for a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation you don't want to miss. From surviving childhood battles with sickle cell anemia to influencing the Detroit hip-hop scene having the mon...

🎨 Discover the powerful connection between art, trauma, and healing in this riveting episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast! Join host Rich Wright as he sits down with Joanna Lloyd, an artist, birthing specialist, and founder of Mumabuba and Echoes of Birth, to explore how early life experiences, including prenatal and birth imprints, shape our mental health and creative lives.  ⚠️ Content Warnin...

Welcome back to the Artist Recovery Podcast — where creativity meets healing. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, host Rich Wright sits down with multidisciplinary artist and board-certified creative arts therapist Lindsay Reynolds to explore a journey that redefines what it means to pivot, persevere, and create with purpose. 🧠✨ Lindsay’s story is more than art — it’s a blueprint for...

In this soul-stirring episode of theArtist Recovery Podcast, Rich Wright reconnects with visionary artist and former US Marine Peter Bragino, more than a decade after their last face-to-face meeting. What unfolds is not just an interview—it’s a powerful story of resilience, creativity, leadership, overcoming addiction and spiritual discovery. 👉 Watch now if you're ready to be inspired by the...

What happens when a quiet, sensitive kid grows up to disrupt industries and redefine what success really means? This week’s episode of Artist Recovery Podcast features the wildly original Lisa Borden—a reiki master, urban organic farmer, ethical entrepreneur, founder of Borden Communications, and creator of the Wellness Intelligence Collective. 🔥 In this raw and real interview, Lisa gets deeply p...

In this unforgettable episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with John Rios, a self-taught creative powerhouse whose art has graced the stages of rock legends like KISS, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, Eminem, Uncle Kracker and Alice Cooper. But this isn’t just a story about fame and paintbrushes—it’s about resilience, healing, and rediscovery through art. 🎤 WHY YOU...

🌿 In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with Claire O’Connor — intuitive essence midwife, brand stylist, and founder of Wellness Web Designers — to uncover a life journey filled with resilience, creativity, and spiritual reclamation. This is not your typical design or entrepreneurship story. ✨ Claire takes us deep into her early life in suburban New Jersey, painting a raw portrait of growin...

In this captivating interview on the Artist Recovery Podcast, Trea Cotton, founder of Next World Fitness, opens up about his unique journey in fitness and how he’s redefining wellness for artists and creatives. From growing up in Drew, Mississippi, to crafting a revolutionary approach to online fitness coaching, Trea shares insights on how his early life—shaped by gospel, blues, and family—helped...

In this episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, Sarah Bierenbaum shares her inspiring and unorthodox journey from professional theatrical stage manager to tech startup executive, and now, founder and coach at Nimble Penguin Coaching. Sarah brings a unique blend of creativity and leadership experience to the table, offering invaluable insights on how empowerment, self-awareness, and alignment with...

🔥 What does it take to grow a brand from scratch and evolve through chaos? In this gripping episode of Artist Recovery Podcast we sit down with Gareth Robertson, the powerhouse behind GR-aphic Studio (formerly Design Pit). From his kitchen table to leading a full-fledged creative agency, Gareth shares the unfiltered truth about building a business in the ever-evolving world of branding and digita...

🔥 WATCH THIS if you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted your path, or needed that one sign to keep going. In this raw and inspiring episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, Rich Wright sits down with John McBride — Director of Product Design at Bestway Global Holdings, former Crayola designer, Matchbox/Hot Wheels mastermind, Designer at the Franklin Mint and founder of Midnight Octane. He opens up like ne...

🌟 Get ready to be inspired! In this powerful episode, Rich Wright sits down with Scott Fisk—a professional hot rod illustrator, author, and founder of the "IAIAM Community for Creatives." Scott’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and purpose. From growing up in a blue-collar town in upstate New York to becoming a celebrated artist and entrepreneur residing in Vermont, Scott shares...

💔 What if one moment changed your life forever? For Dennis Liegghio , that moment came when he was just 13 years old , when he tragically lost his father to suicide . In this raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring interview , Dennis sits down with Rich Wright to share how he turned his personal pain into a global movement of hope, healing, and suicide prevention . 👉 If you or someone you love has...

What happens when your entire business collapses overnight? Tracy Matthews knows this story all too well. In this powerful and eye-opening interview , Tracy sits down with Rich Wright to share her incredible journey of reinvention , from losing her first jewelry company in the 2008 financial crash to rebuilding herself as a visionary leader, author, and business mentor . 👉 If you've ever fel...