Katherine Roesler

Playing Pretend

Arts EN ↓ 16 episodes

Tune in to listen to Katheirne chat about everything wandering around in her brain. Katherine identifies as an Artist and Creative. She believes we are all artists, we are all creative, and that to heal the world, first we must heal ourselves. The concept of all day I play pretend came to Katherine one day while creating art, that we are all existing in this world and have the choice to create in it/play in it the way we so choose to be, we are all just trying to figure it out as we go along the way.

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Katherine Roesler

Episodes

I have a parasocial relationship with Vanillamace 19.10.2025 34:54

**Vanilla chat at 30:50** PART 2 of the episode I posted on August 8th! So much has happened, I needed a break, but here is the second part of that episode! I chat about my project ART FREAKS, and give you a Long Covid update Mind you, this was recorded on July 25th...unfortunately, it isn't going as well as I had hoped :( personal brand 00:00 to 03:50 art freaks origins 03:50 to 6:00 art is heali...

Building boundaries after completely losing your sense of self 06.08.2025 36:28

In this week's episode, I deep dive into losing my sense of self and beginning to rebuild my identity, starting with boundaries As always, THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and supporting my dreams! ❤️ ⁠⭐️ Follow Me PLS ⭐️ ⁠⁠Playing Pretend Instagram⁠ ⁠Katherine Roesler Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ ⁠Goodreads⁠ (0:00) Reflecting on the podcast and the podcast name origin (8:00...

Growing Pains, Reading Deprivation, and Procrastination 20.06.2025 27:15

Katherine reflects on the emotional chaos of Week 4 in The Artist’s Way —navigating media withdrawal, procrastination, identity shifts, and creative blocks. It’s about healing through discomfort, reclaiming play, and remembering why art matters. ⭐️ Thanks For Listening ⭐️ https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/ https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/ https://www.katherineroesler.ca/ T...

You’re Overwhelmed, Addicted, and Alone—Start Making Art 06.06.2025 34:11

Social media connects us and disconnects us—it’s a double-edged sword, and art may just be the tool for individual and collective healing. The world is crazy right now, collectively we are overwhelmed, overconsuming, addicted and lonely. We can watch global events unfold in real time. The democratization that social media has brought us is leaving us connected to people that we never would have be...

Your inner critic is loud—but your creative spirit is louder | The Artist's Way Update 23.05.2025 33:45

In this episode, I review what Julia Cameron teaches in the introduction and Chapter One of The Artist’s Way , then reflect on my inner critic, procrastination habits, and what it means to be a shadow artist. ❤️ Thank you so much for listening ❤️ ⁠⭐️ Follow Me ⭐️ ⁠Playing Pretend Instagram Katherine Roesler Instagram ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠Website ⁠ Pinterest Goodreads Things I Mention The Artist's Way b...

How Doechii Put The Artist's Way Back On The Map and How I'm Working It Into My Art Process 02.05.2025 29:18

We are all being put onto The Artist's Way with thanks to Doechii! In this episode, I give you a little life update, dive into the Doechii to The Artist's Way Pipeline and how I am thinking about this and weaving it into my creative journey. Thanks For Listening 💕 https://www.katherineroesler.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/ https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/ Th...

Rejection as Redirection and The Art Making Process 25.04.2025 17:40

In this epsiode chat about rejection as redirection, the over whelming amount of art you see at Art Basel Miami and how you have to make shitty art to get to the good stuff!

My Sobriety Story: From Self-Destruction to Self-Expression 18.04.2025 20:11

**Tigger warning: there is a brief mention of suicide ideation, depression and anxiety** In this episode, I give you an update on my health, share my story of sobriety, some tips that helped me get and stay sober and how now Art has become my escape and is where I can place all that energy. Thank you so much for listening ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/k...

Creativity Part 2: Why Creativity is my Superpower, Modern Media is a Double-Edged Sword and How We Learn. 12.04.2025 37:45

Well, this episode was a patchwork quilt to say the least. I had camera and audio issues, I re-recorded it a few times..... to say the least, it was a bit painful to bring it all together, but hey, it's a process and I'm figuring it out along the way!! THANK YOU so much for listening ❤️ Follow Me! https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/ https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/ ht...

Creativity Part 1: Airplanes, the Grey Blob, and the Drawing I Made as a Kid 07.04.2025 33:00

In this episode, I chat about parasocial relationships, what I think creativity is, what can be considered art, where my ideas come from and more! Thanks so much for listening <3 Follow Me! Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ Links to things I talked about: Chappell Roan On Call Her Daddy Greenlights Wild Geese The Creative Act Big Magic Lavendaire Emonthebrain Two Heads: A graphic exploration of how our...

Angel Numbers, the Reticular Activating System and Calling Myself an Artist 28.03.2025 21:45

Hiii Internet, I'm back and this time with video!!! Why are people so obbsessed with seeing angel numbers? My personal favourite is 222. Is it a sign from the universe, or just your brain is looking for them? Maybe it's both! I deep dive into these topics and how they relate to the intersection of science and spirituality, and how I first stepped into conviction of calling myself a Artist....

This Podcast is an Experiment and Exploring Gratitude 19.03.2025 23:24

This podcast is an experiment, (really me tapping into play) and so is this episode. I start with a TLDR on how ADWPP began, then dive into gratitude—how it feels vulnerable, how it’s shaped my perspective, and how it might even become a performance art piece. Follow Me! Instagram ⁠Website⁠ Pinterest Goodreads Tiktok Things I yapped about this episode: ⁠Em on the brain ⁠ Esthers Universe and Theta...

Long Covid Recovery, Mind-Body Practices and Using my Voice 15.03.2025 43:13

In this episode, I share updates on my long COVID recovery, the mind-body connection, and the power of using my voice. I explore the frustration of being dismissed by doctors, how it led me to take healing into my own hands, and what’s been helping me. Instead of self-criticism, what if we celebrated our progress? Let’s talk healing, growth, and the future—starting now. Things I yapped about this...

Yapping About Art, My Art Practice, My Journey and More 14.03.2025 40:51

This episode began unexpectedly when I needed my recorder to capture a short speech. Then, I just started playing around with the recording. It reminded me of when I was a child, using a tape recorder to capture my voice. This podcast episode sort of just happened. :) Follow Me! Instagram Website

Stream Of Consciousness: Art causes problems, we're addicted to the internet and Long Covid 12.03.2025 41:34

I desperately needed to pick up the microphone after a failed attempt earlier this week to record after running into some issues. In this episode I start chatting about why this is Take Two of All Day I Play Pretend and get sidetracked talking about applying for my MFA, my art practice and all the ideas that are currently occupying space in my brain from why social media is a silo how one day the...

Rewinding to the Beginning: The Origin Story of All Day I Play Pretend 10.03.2025 37:29

Apologies for the voice crackle I was still figuring it out okayyyy! If it's so bad, just skip on to the next episode. ;) I recorded this episode sometime in 2023, this episode takes you back to the beginning of the podcast—how it started, how it got its name, and the inspiration behind it. I also dive into my ideas, creative process, and deep connection to Play! Follow Me! Instagram Website