Feed the Art

Ok, so the guest on today's episode actually says, "Give yourself an f-ing medal," but we kept the title of the episode slightly more PG-rated! Jennifer Pastiloff joins host Catherine LaSota to talk about her new book Proof of Life , as well as her philosophies for living and creating, such as The School of Whatever Works, and ways to talk down your Inner Asshole. This is a conversa...

This is an episode about becoming the authority in your own creative practice . There are so many stories out there about what it "should" mean to be a creative person. Stop chasing the paths and habits of other writers and artists, and build your own creative practice -- a practice that is built from your values, capacities, and interests...a practice that you can love and stay committe...

The wonderful, multi-faceted Cody Cook-Parrott joins Catherine LaSota in conversation for this episode of Feed the Art. Cody shares some of the magic of their Landscapes writing group (which you can join!), as well as what it it is like to be a "person of the internet" and a person who holds space for creativity and community. Catherine and Cody get into what it means to trust yourself i...

Do you feel like all of your time is slipping by, and you can't figure out why you haven't gotten around to finishing that creative project yet? We often forget to acknowledge all of the many things that we are doing in our lives, day after day. In this solo episode, Catherine encourages you to zoom out and take stock of your commitments, as well as honor the things that you do and may d...

Tawny Lara is an author, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a podcaster, and so much more. How does she manage all of these creative projects, and what has she learned about balance, self care, and seeking the support she needs over the years? Listen in to this conversation between Tawny and Catherine LaSota for lots of tips and suggestions for anyone who is juggling a lot, plus learn more than you proba...

In this solo episode, Catherine LaSota talks about the ways that we need to be resourced in our lives in addition to having enough time to make art. How are you honoring and supporting your mental capacity, emotional capacity, and physical capacity? This episode offers you the permission to be gentle with yourself when your creative practice seems stalled, and offers some reflection questions for...

In this episode, writer Lydi Conklin chats with host Catherine LaSota about their first novel, Song of No Provenance (Catapult, 2025), and the many themes explored in this book: artists in community, teaching, mentorship, jealousy, creative competition, and, ultimately, the relationship of an artist (and the public) to their artwork and the artmaking process. Tune in to learn not only about Lydi&a...

Astrologer and self-described "multi-faceted everything and anything you need me to be" (and absolutely wonderful human) Anthony Perrotta talks with host Catherine LaSota about the relationship between creativity and astrology, and about the power of reflecting back on our creative practice as we move forward. Listen in for some permission on following your creative urges, giving your pr...

What is the difference between producing and creating? How can we build a creative life for ourselves that pushes back against the demands of society and capitalism that tell us we must always be doing, rather than making? And what does it mean to be an artist when you aren't producing anything at all? Join host Catherine LaSota for a wide-ranging conversation with fellow writer and creativit...

In this solo episode, Catherine shares her thoughts on treating your connection with your creative practice as a relationship. What can we learn from the important, long-term human relationships in our lives, and how can we take these learnings and apply them to how we approach our creative practice? What happens at different stages of our relationship with our creative practice, and how can we se...

This episode of Feed the Art brings you a conversation that host Catherine LaSota had with writer Lilly Dancyger in the summer of 2024, about Lilly's book First Love: Essays on Friendship (The Dial Press, 2024). Catherine and Lilly talk about the importance of being witnessed by fellow writers, showing up for your identity as an artist, writing into difficult material, and more. They discuss...

How can we connect to our creative practice in times that are filled with great challenges? When life and the world seem to be in a state of permacrisis, your connection to your art can be disrupted or interrupted. While this can feel unsettling, it is natural for your art making to go through cycles that look different over time. How can we take care of ourselves and respond to the current moment...

This episode of Feed the Art brings you a conversation that host Catherine LaSota had with writer Tracy O'Neill in August 2024, about Tracy's memoir Woman of Interest (HarperOne, 2024). Catherine and Tracy talk about epigraphs, a writer's relationship to time, and the motivations for writing a book, among other topics. They discuss some of the themes of Woman of Interest and the way...

On our second episode of Feed the Art, host Catherine LaSota dives into her relationship with tarot and shares some of the ways she uses tarot cards in her creative practice and in support of other artists . Catherine talks about the books, teachers, podcasts, and rituals that have helped her developed a relationship to her tarot decks, and she pulls one card and offers a interpretation on how to...

It's our first episode of Feed the Art! In this episode, host Catherine LaSota shares one of her favorite tools in her creative practice: journaling . Catherine talks about the role that journaling has played in her own life and offers three suggestions to keep in mind when developing your own journaling practice. She also provides two prompts at the end of the episode, to get the words flowi...

Welcome to Feed the Art, hosted by writer, artist, and creativity coach Catherine LaSota. On Feed the Art, you'll find stories, prompts, and conversations to help you build and sustain your own unique creative practice. Sign up for Catherine's newsletter for writings and inspirations for the creative life. More about your host: catherinelasota.com Music by: Pat Irwin Thanks for listening...