The Mama Judy and Jill Podcast

Art can be a powerful force in overcoming pain - both emotional and physical. In Episode #8, Mama Judy and I share our experiences in practicing art as a way to heal from past traumas. When a person engages in the act of creation, we often shift our attention away from pain. Diversion is useful in this way and can lessen the severity of our suffering. But art can also help by taking the opposite a...

Artists often find themselves caught in the grip of what is commonly known as "comparison syndrome," which bears striking similarities to the toxic mindset we discussed just last week - imposter syndrome. In episode #7, Mama Judy suggests that the reason for these debilitating conditions might be our need for validation from others. When we start feeling jealous, resentful, or doubting o...

As artists continuously aspiring to new creative heights, it’s only natural to question our status along the way. “Am I going the right way?” and “Do I belong here?” are questions worth considering. But if you find yourself struggling to answer these in the affirmative, you might relate to what is known as “imposter syndrome”. We cover this topic in Episode #6. Imposter syndrome can be debilitatin...

In Episode 5, Mama Judy  and I take a look at perceived mistakes which inevitably occur in the creative process.  Sometimes, when we're working on our art, we're too focused on making everything perfect and following a specific plan. We end up worrying too much about the end result and forget to enjoy the journey. The truth is, these "mistakes" are just a normal part of creatin...

It’s vacation season for a lot of us, so in Episode 4, we offer tips for maintaining artistic connection throughout our travels. Whether venturing by road, rail, or sky, there are practical steps we overlook in preparation for mobilizing our creativity. A bird-watcher would be certain to pack their binoculars before heading to Mexico to witness the migration of a rarely sighted species. We should...

In this episode, Mama Judy and I continue our exploration of finding ways to get “unstuck” and allowing inspiration to guide us to artful action. Inspiration is all around us, all the time. We share our trusted sources of inspiration and talk about how they’re able to pull us back into artistic expression. To me, art is the manifestation of joy. In that vein, inspiration is the hidden force behind...

In our very first podcast episode, we introduce ourselves and highlight our relationships with art. By the way, Mama Judy is a life-long artist, and I’m more of a newbie – so wherever you fall on the artistic spectrum, you’ll feel right at home.  We touch on our goal of helping others discover their artistic expression by overcoming the many and debilitating forms intimidation can take. From a gen...

Are you an artist who often finds yourself stuck at the starting line, facing a blank canvas or an empty page? Join us as we dive into the challenges of beginning a creative project. We share practical strategies to overcome creative paralysis such as the  importance of taking small steps, exploring the power of your childlike curiosity, finding inspiration in collaboration, and nurturing self-com...

Welcome to the place where we, Mama Judy (bonus mom) and Jill (bonus daughter), have conversations all about art and the creative process.  We chat about finding inspiration for artistic expression, conquering the hurdles that hinder creativity, and empowering the creative spirit.  Along the way, we share techniques, tips, and stories from our experiences with fiber arts, mixed media, hand stitchi...