Deeply Funny

In this episode, I sit down with John Roedel for a conversation at the intersection of comedy, art, and storytelling. We explore what it means to claim your role as the bard of your own life—learning to trust your inner voice, move through the noise of self-doubt, and actually show up for the work (yes, “butt in chair” counts as a spiritual practice). We talk about creative confidence, silencing t...

In this special episode of Deeply Funny , host Kristen Yaney is joined by improvisers Steph Harris (@stepharris) and Ben Cohen (famously anti-social) for a spirited conversation about creative collaboration and the origins of their latest characters. Then, things take a turn… Enter Marsha and Marshall: fabulously wealthy, blissfully disconnected, and absolutely convinced they have the secret to a...

Episode Description: What happens when a life coach and an intuitive guide sit down to talk about the moment life wakes you up? In this episode of Deeply Funny , Kristen Yaney talks with life coach Stephen Schott about awakenings—the messy, surprising, sometimes uncomfortable moments that shift how we see ourselves and our lives. It’s an honest, warm conversation about growth, perspective, and the...

As a follow up to this week's conversation on Creative Confidence, we are back with children's book author Andrew Newman. Today he reads us his conscious story, "The Hug That Got Stuck." You'll want to curl up and listen to this heartwarming story again and again... and maybe, it will spark the joy to create something of your very own. For more stories from Andrew Newman, visit ⁠ consciousstories....

Today's conversation with children's book author Andrew Newman explores the medicine of creative self-expression, instills hope and courage for navigating the creative process, and challenges us to develop creative confidence along the way. Bringing your ideas to life often takes a lot of work, and requires meeting yourself in the process. Bring in the wisdom and stories shared here in order to he...

Multimedia artist & street photographer, Joyce McAndrews began Project: Co-Mingle in 2015, when she came upon a hand-painted sign in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood on a job site that read "Co-Mingle". She thought the construction team was encouraging the community to get along during the demolition of another city block. Spoiler alert: That was not the case. To Joyce's surprise, she g...

Today we are in conversation with Storyteller, Ro Verdeja. In this episode, Ro takes us back to the beginning of his storytelling journey, when he was street singing in Germany at 19 years old, and what he learned about human connection. If you've ever wondered the secret of how to ask for help or support, you'll want to listen to this episode. (Hint: it's the opposite of what you're thinking). Ro...

Today we're chatting with Selfie Coach and Body Love extraordinaire, Jen Price out of Portland, Oregon. Jen is a playful troublemaker, writer, dancer (who loves to twerk), who encourages women to see selfies as a devotional practice of self love. We dive into topics like "Are selfies mirror work?" and How To Use Photography as a tool in deepening our relationship with who are are at our core. This...

Hope you’re hungry! Our guest this week is Rachel Waugh, Founder of The Museum of Food and Culture. We talk vegan cheeses, family recipes, and her experience growing up vegetarian in Denver, Colorado. Rachel also takes us through her founder’s journey and Creative Pivot, landing on a system that supports her work and life in a way that boosts productivity, provides results to the board, and protec...

Hey lovers! This episode is all about PLEASURE. What better time of year to tap into self-love, pleasure, and showing yourself embodied devotion? This episode will light your soul on fire, and call you to be FREE. Our guest this week is Goddess Brittney King, who is here to remind you that Pleasure is a birthright. She is a spark of joy, freedom, and creative self-expression, showing up in this wo...

In our Season 2 guest opener, we will be in conversation with Executive Coach and Mentor, Jim Huling. Jim has a track record of helping people find and live their purpose, and introducing them to the concept of following & finding their joy. He is also a hallmark of humility, self-acceptance, and a source of deep wisdom, ready to be shared. In this compassionate conversation, we will take you...

Celebrate the premiere of Season Two of the Deeply Funny Podcast. We'll start by taking inventory of the past year, and celebrating the highlight reel of personal growth & development. Ya'll it's been a hell of a year. From my apartment in New York City, to a life in Seattle, WA filled with community, connection, and lots of comedy, I really can't believe how I got here. We'll talk about the c...

In September of 2020, while on vacation, Shannon Taylor had a seizure. She was diagnosed with a large non-cancerous brain tumor on her brain stem that night. She spent the next two months awaiting a particularly invasive craniotomy. The tumor was rare, the surgical approach was rare, and the complications were rare. After losing her voice and the ability to speak, Shannon authored a book titled "S...

On this week's episode, we meet with Creativity Coach Molly McLeod, and learn all about building a consistent creative practice. It's progress over perfection, and she has some great strategies and mindsets to share with aspiring creators. Stay tuned to the end to learn more about this week's exciting raffle prizes, and how you can enter to win a custom watercolor art piece from Molly! ENTER TO WI...

This week's episode is a beautiful, multi-generational conversation between women. We discuss fasting as a modality for the body to rest, repair, restore, and ultimately, how the body communicates. This is an important one on listening to yourself, finding support, and what happens when we PAUSE. It's from a place of rest that we can actually create. Laurie also shares with me on my 36th birthday,...

Our inner child runs wild in todays episode with special guest, Po-Hong Yu. Today's episode embodies the ethos of Deeply Funny - We laugh, play, giggle and go deep into the heart and soul. Po takes us on a journey of remembering who we are, what is possible when we deeply trust ourselves, and exploring the yin and yang - archetypes of Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine. About our guest: Po-Hong...

Seven years ago, I commissioned a hand-lettered print from artist and designer Angela Hayes that reads, "Don't Quit Your Daydream".  It's sat on my desk ever since. Days after resigning from my career in corporate, I invited Jason and Angela Hayes on the podcast to compare notes on the liberating feeling of handing in your notice, becoming self-employed, and what it's like to wake up alarm-clock f...

This week's bonus episode is an excerpt from our Creative Voice Masterclass. Grab a pen, a journal, and some crayons or markers and get comfy. We'll be doing a few guided creative exercises and meditations geared towards putting you in touch with your inner child, and coming home to yourself.  There's an opportunity at the end to create your own comic strip -- becoming your own Superhero-- an...

In today's episode we will break down the art of living a sustainable creative life with special guests Kristin Bruce and Bria Blunt.  Kristin & Bria are the real deal, having graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City, and gone on to navigate multi-faceted careers in the arts, including fashion design, visual arts, fiber and textile design, and communications. They share their p...

In today's minisode, I go off about the power and importance of having coaches and mentors.  Who is guiding you, and helping you create significant transformation in your life?  Where are you finding like-minded people, or creative community? What do you think about investing money into coaching & spending the time and energy to develop yourself - is it worth it?  I've seen the...

In episode 2, we will be discussing all things comedy with the very funny, very wise Annie Moretto. Talking with Annie is kind of like if your therapist started doing stand-up or improv, and as a bonus, she doesn't even charge a copay! We'll break down the open mic scene, why we started doing comedy, Annie's first sip of stage time, and how she actually enjoys airplane turbulence because it makes...

In today's bonus episode, we're back with wildlife photographer, Marisa Ishimatsu, to talk about how judgement is a fundamental part of art.  Understanding this allows us to welcome it, not take it personally, or compare ourselves. We also talk about getting into bird watching during the pandemic, the squirrel in my backyard named Fatty McDaddy, and our goddess and muse, writer Nora Ephron. 

Welcome! In our very first episode, we will be chatting with wildlife photographer Marisa Ishimatsu about her journey in the field, and finding peace along the path. We talk about herpetology... it's not what it sounds like... reading her father's journals, and when do we get to claim the title of "photographer" or "writer".  Spoiler alert, you don't have to wait until you're published in National...

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