The Artist's Inn

Guided meditation for burnout and sparking creativity. Through movement and/or visualization explore how you create a bridge between burnout and creativity. Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place o...

Is creativity the cure for burnout? What does actually look like? How do I begin to stop scrolling? These questions and more are explored on this months episode of The Artist’t Inn.  Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is...

Is posting about your creative work tone-deaf when the world is on fire? This episode tackles the nagging feeling that being an artist is selfish, examining how art functions as testimony, builds community around shared pain, and ultimately becomes generous only when we allow our offerings to truly reach others. Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Instit...

Meditations for Artists: In this guided art-making episode, we continue exploring how creative practice can be an act of generosity—both to ourselves and others. Through a mindful writing and collage activity, you'll reflect on art that has moved you and examine your relationship with sharing your own work. Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institu...

Befriend your shadow selves in this creative practice. What part of you do you bypass when you are creating art? What piece do you leave behind? Today we invite them into the conversation and create new dialogues, asking, “What do you have to say?” Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychothera...

Can you reparent your artist? Is there a power to listening to your resistance? Can you build agency in your artistic practice? This episode we discuss how we can stop bypassing our boundaries and create a space for our shadow selves to speak in our art. Perfect for any creative looking to deepen their practice with compassion and curiosity. Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student...

New Year's reflection: As the calendar turns and we welcome another year, it's a natural time to pause and look back on the journey we've taken. This moment invites us to celebrate our achievements, learn from our challenges, and set intentions for the months ahead. Whether the past year brought growth, change, or unexpected surprises, reflecting on these experiences helps us move forw...

Artistic practice, when approached through a resource-oriented lens, becomes a way to recognize, cultivate, and nourish the strengths and inner wisdom we already possess. Through personal stories and practical insights, the episode delves into resource-oriented approaches, the importance of self-nourishment through creativity, and the value of making art not just as a product, but as a means of gr...

Artistic retreats every month at The Artist’s Inn.  Each month, we discuss a new theme and explore through guided creativity tutorials, meditations, and experiential practices. Step inside and discover—through play and curiosity—how to become a kinder, braver artist. Whether you’re a professional actor, dancer, visual artist, or musician, a curious beginner, or anywhere in between, all are welcome...