The Creative Explorers

Do Rachael and Laumee even know what this episode is about? ;) We are talking about the season, the inner work, and inner turmoil. We hope you find some encouragement and feel less alone in your struggles to figure yourself out. We’re also talking about shame, the harm in faking and mindfulness. Likewise, we encourage you to look at art, drop your story and reframe confusion.

What are you avoiding? What parts are you hiding? Today, Laumee tells Rachael about her automatic portraits and how they reveal all, the true weirdo within. What makes you a weirdo? Resources Bridgewalker’s Tea https://open.spotify.com/show/4J3jnEl4azcSoV2luE5hem Gabor Mate - also on Youtube https://drgabormate.com/book/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podca...

A reminder that life is a series of choices.  What choices are moving you towards your goals? The first step in making a dream come true is to choose the step to take. Laumee and Rachael share some of the choices in their life.  How different would your life look if you made choices based on what you want and not by how other people perceive your choices?  Don’t forget to celebrate...

Rachael shares new definitions of common words that have helped her see her world in a more dynamic and ever changing way. Laumee shows how that applies to the process she has been reading about.  Today’s step: what is true?  Rachael talks a bit about her current painting joys with Venus and being in the unknown.  When we can be honest with ourselves about where we are, we can look...

It is time to stop and recognize what stories you have been living. What expectations and “shoulds” have you mindlessly been moving towards?   Laumee shares insights about herself, inspired by the book she is reading by Andrew Daniel “Awaken to Your True Self.” Rachael shares her “aha” moments from talks at an online Shaman summit and a Feldenkrais summit. Listening to experts share their vie...

Laumee is back from Covid, Rachael is full of ideas and new things. Come along as these two catch up on ideas, on new realizations, a little inspiration, and maybe a little news. “I’m not sure what we said, but we were really excited about it,” summarizes Rachael. Are you ready to participate in Inktober?

Last episode Rachael and Laumee talked about the mystery of leeches in the bathroom, in the toilet, leaving blood trails, and how it took a year before it was figured out.  Today we talk more about Rachael’s slow growth and reflection. How we learn from every story.  The hope is that you use the story to strengthen your boundaries and learn to say no.  Don’t end up like Rachael.

Did you know that leeches can come up through your drain? Today we go on a wild ride with Rachael as she retells to Laumee her early adjustments to moving to Germany and a mystery of leeches.  This was recorded in one long conversation that we decided to break up into two parts.  This covers 3 years of leech drama.  I hope you enjoy.

We have a guest! We’re continuing the conversation about how to build community.  Saehee (Say-hee) Chang brings her experiences and expertise of living all over the world. Today we focus on what it was like to move to Germany from the US and the ways she has gone out to find her people and share her interests. Also, kimchi! Share your passions! Saehee http://www.innograte.net/koreaKonnect/ IG...

Are you in the mix of the old falling away, and the new still unknown? Follow along as Laumee and Rachael discuss this uncertainty as we all discover our truest selves to put forward and what might have to fall away in order for that to happen.  They review the world, talking about what needs to happen within to let in the new, sharing current projects, a sidenote about charcoal, and we’re re...

Story time. Rachael is sharing with Laumee about her Friday afternoon, the first consult of her next commission, that rare moment of an artist without a sketchbook, a little bit about Trust Factor, an online program by Ashley Rainsbarger that she is participating in and how everything seems to have lined up to show how everything is connected. Ashley Rainsbarger https://www.coachashley555.com/thet...

Are you pissed off right now? Then this is the episode for you. Join Laumee and Rachael as they start out this podcast in a foul mood. After a little rant about feelings, anger, irritability and the messages of the body, these two walk through their emotions into inspiration and encouragement. They discuss ways our body helps us, communicates with us, and stored memories, as well as tips for proce...

Creativity is about finding your authentic self. Laumee shares the theories of Kazimierz Dąbrowski who went through both world wars and wrote his philosophies of the 5 stages of human development.  His belief was that as you get closer to your authentic self, the less you will fit into society’s norm, calling it “positive disintegration”.  Laumee and Rachael review this theory and reflec...

We have our first guest! Come meet Val Gilman, a sculpture, ceramic, sometimes encaustic artist with an MFA from the school of the art institute of Chicago.  She is here to talk to us about her career coaching artists and the community spaces she has created.  This was such a beautiful, winding conversation about how the right type of community can help artists understand their own work,...

In this episode, we look back at the way things were - and what is new. Follow along when we let go of what’s keeping us stuck. What is improving in your life? Rachael and Laumee share some real life experiences and perspectives. Resources: Book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson Joshua Burkhart for in depth astrology readings and bringing science and spirituality...

Do you feel like a change is coming or something new is beginning, but not sure from where? Laumee and Rachael talk about new experiences, new outlooks, new friends, and how to navigate a change when the details aren’t there yet. This recording itself is its own swirl of confusion and clarity. Grab your sketchbook and doodle your wandering thoughts with us. Sources: Yourspiritualasskicker has star...

“Art is the place to cultivate humanity - where material meets immaterial.” This quote and the book 'Belonging' by Toko-pa Turner give Rachael and Laumee a starting point on understanding community.  What are we missing in these modern times of individualism? Has church been your community? What is no longer working? What are we all craving? You are invited along on this conversation.  P...

Follow Laumee and Rachael as they come out of their private ranting to share inspiration. We have a summary of the last couple lock down years, the summer, and what we are all searching for. There’s thoughts on community, capitalism, tragic art versus transformational art, and what we are putting out into this world.  Fun question: Is the Simpsons creating our reality? Sources listed: Silvia...

Last week we, Rachael and Laumee , tried to bring together how to be your own unique and authentic self but also how to find your people. This week we have some ideas to get your wheels turning.  We also talk about the difference between trying to fit in and real belonging. Is this the answer?  What ideas do you have about community? Resources listed: Jessica Seran - A great place to hel...

Be ok with being alone.  As we come out of lock down, as we realize new things about ourselves, some of us are seeking to enter into community but not quite fitting in where we left off.  Laumee and Rachael speak on how your art might help you find your people and the balance it takes to be unique but also want to fit in.  Many examples of self expression are covered and how art can...

So often artists connect their value to the price and popularity of their art.  When the interest and sales aren’t there, it can be emotionally devastating.  Today Laumee and Rachael revisit value.  Has your view on the importance of art changed since the world began to fall apart? The bottom line is that love and acceptance does not need to be earned.  Let’s get radical and fi...

Are you setting a goal that you never accomplish? Are you working on the goals that you’re “supposed” to be working towards?   Laumee and Rachael talk about the convoluted navigation of creative goals vs business goals and what lights us up.  What is important? What matters? This is your reminder that the journey is just as important as the accomplishment Goal setting questions to consid...

Today we discuss the thoughts and lies that keep us from claiming our power.  The way we were raised, the beliefs we took on, no longer serve us as adults.  What parts of you, what needs were given negative labels?   Rachael and Laumee revisit greed and vanity. Resources listed: Sidewalk Pirate-  https://sidewalkpirate.wixsite.com/website Beckadoodles -   https://www.becka...

Rachael and Laumee talk about chaos, tradition and the need to let the old go in order to invite growth. Rachael tells us about her journey to Iceland - and what this ever-changing land has taught her about chaos and renewal. We can look to nature to calm our nervous system and help us embrace chaos.  We offer new perspectives so we can all focus on moving forward. Keep creating!

In this episode Rachael and Laumee talk about the importance of creating responsible content on social media or elsewhere. Because as soon as we have an audience, no matter how small, we multiply what we spread – be it inspiration or fear.