The Spiritual Artist Podcast

Podcast Host Christopher Miller got out of the "wrong side of the bed" this morning and feels anxious. In the episode, he shares the importance of accepting your emotions and letting them take you on a journey.   How do you process negative emotions? By accepting and feeling them completely. Emotions are what make us humans and connect us to others. Let your feelings take you to that nex...

Podcast host, Christopher J. Miller shares his three-step process to move from disbelief to belief.  Sometimes we feel blocked by our beliefs when changing our lives. How do we change our life situation? We change our limiting beliefs.  First, start by cracking open the door and just considering the possibility.  We once believed that man couldn't fly, but it's possible today. Our ancest...

Sculptor, Painter, and Artist Curtis Frederick reveals his process toward achieving timeless flow. Curtis uses various spiritual exercises, including writing morning pages, turning off the mind, emotional release, and dance.   Curtis shares how he used Julia Cameron's Morning Pages process from her book, "The Artist's Way." The practice involves writing three pages of a stream...

Is doubt holding you back from creativity? Podcast host Christopher Miller reminds you that you already have everything you need to create original, one-of-a-kind art right now.  Can I make magic happen on this canvas? Am I unique? Am I worthy? He shares a chapter from his book, "The Spiritual Artist," on the Intelligence of Being and asks listeners to recognize this intelligence within...

Dorayne Breedlove is a storyteller, musician, artist, spiritual mentor, and teacher who leads drum circles and sacred circle dances. In this episode, she focuses on the practice of a labyrinth walk.  Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is not designed with choices. There is one path that twists and winds your way to the center of the circular maze. That same path is followed to exit. According to Breedlove...

How can you be a better public speaker? Author and speaking coach Gail Larsen shares her transformation process with the listener. Each of us brings a gift to the world that is original and is our form of art. Transformational defines when things shift; through our internal growth and throughout the planet.  Gail’s book reviews all the technical skills of Speaking, but approaches speaking holistic...

Women are often shamed for using skills traditionally attributed to a good salesperson. Miriam Thiel, a conscious business & life coach, helps women entrepreneurs connect the dots to feel good about marketing and sales conversations without giving up on integrity. Through her unique process of breathwork and belief examination, Miriam helps woman embrace their full potential.   In this episode...

Podcast host Christopher Miller explains what it means when something or someone is not on your path. Citing a real-life example, Chris shares his frustration when someone is not genuine and how he learned the importance of listening to his intuition. People aren’t always self-aware. Sometimes they’re just not on your path. If you try to force things to happen, your trying to tell a Greater Power...

In this episode, Podcast Host Christopher J. Miller shares his experience with Deepak Chopra's Law of Pure Potentiality and the Gap. Chris urges listeners to stretch the moment of empty space before making the next decision on their canvas or in their personal lives.  As an artist, don’t rush to the end and don’t repeat past successes. We are here to be original creators. It’s about the journ...

Podcast Host Christopher J. Miller kicks off the new year by asking listeners to claim their Superpowers and release their New Year’s Resolutions. What we focus on grows. When we concentrate on lack, we attract more lack. When we focus on abundance, we attract abundance. Our Superpower is what makes our unique expressions of Spirit!  What is special and unique to me? Many Superheroes hide behind a...

Contemporary metal leaf oil artist Michelle Sakhai reveals her process of connecting to deep feelings and transforming them into love when she paints. She shares the importance of sitting with our emotions, even those parts of ourselves that we avoid, and by honoring, them, we transform them.   "It doesn't matter what your paint, whether figurative or abstract, but it matters that you ar...

Good things require space. Look to nature as an example. Podcast Host CJ Miller asks listeners to take the step and let things go to create space for new possibilities to arrive. Sometimes we must be willing to release in faith before we see the next step. What is holding you back? Let it go this holiday season. Empty a closet or stop an activity taking space in your life. Or consider giving up an...

Power Skills Specialist Lee Ann Piano shares the importance of writing a Vision Statement to achieve what you desire. As the New Year approaches, Lee Ann reviews four reasons to start with a clear vision for your life:   Vision moves you forward with passion and purpose.   It helps your dreams become bigger than your past   Gives you clarity   It gets you in the game of life and keeps you there  ...

Michaela Haas, Ph. D., an award-winning reporter and author of three non-fiction books, wrote her most recent book looking for answers to a chronic health issue she experienced.  Two psychologists, Richard G. Tedeschi, Ph. D., and Lawrence Calhoun, Ph. D., coined the term "post-traumatic growth" from their work with survivors. Michaela wondered how other people navigate through trauma, i...

Podcast host CJMiller asks listeners to be willing to examine their beliefs each day. When we learn to "be the watcher" of our beliefs, we begin to actively participate in creating our lives. Are your current beliefs moving you forward, or are they holding you back? There is no right or wrong, but there is a "right for you."   Take extra care this week to watch your thoughts an...

Yoga teacher Lisa Coyle returns to The Spiritual Artist podcast to discuss the destructive cycle of stress and anxiety on the body. Her deeply informative podcast explains how the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems work and the importance of restorative practices in your daily routine. According to Lisa, our parasympathetic system supports us; the more we let go, the more we are supported. Li...

Transformational coach and inspirational leader Cynthia James introduces her new book, "Does My Voice Matter?" Cynthia explains that the term "voice" is used as a metaphor to define the aspect of being more fully yourself. She encourages the listener to be more fully who they are, whether an author, painter, or writer, and let themselves be seen in the world. She asks us to tak...

Podcast host Chris Miller reviews the best gift ever given to him; when his sister affirmed that he "bounces" back from bad experiences. He accepted this belief at a very young age and has declared it his own throughout his life. He encourages the listener to pay attention to their thoughts, affirm the good ones and pivot the negative ones into positive ones. The episode concludes with a...

Podcast host, Christopher J. Miller shares his insecurities when viewing the work of a talented artist. When he feels jealousy or envy, he uses the emotional experience to remind him of his own unique value. We succeed when we fully embrace our individual creative DNA with 100% authenticity. If you're feeling jealous, consider that you're not fully expressing yourself. Chris announces an...

Seeking clarity for life? In the episode, Chris continues his conversation about “being in the hallway” or being in that in-between place of indecision caused by a loss of job, change of relationship, health challenge, or other life experience. Chris explores Ellen Debenport’s book, “Hell in the Hallway, Light at the Door,” and notes her definition that “prayer is focused thought that moves energy...

Business Coach and Author Susie deVille believes that the process of creating is fueled by five essential practices that assist entrepreneurs and leaders in reclaiming their power and inspiration. She shares how many business owners gravitate toward analytical "left-brain" actions and lose access to their most potent tools: intuition, imagination, and ideation.   Susie shares her process...

What is your Spiritual Practice? Podcast host, Christopher Miller shares the importance of spiritual practices and the many ways to incorporate them into your routine. Spiritual techniques include: Taking a morning walk. Meditating. Focusing on the good. Noticing moments of awe. Listening to inspirational podcasts. Chris introduces Susie deVille’s book, “Bouyant,” and announces an upcoming intervi...

Podcast Host Christopher J. Miller shares the metaphor of being in the hallway. Being in the hallway symbolizes the times in our life when we may be overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply not sure what we want to do next. Chris reminds the listener to give themselves permission to stop and be in the hallway because sometimes inspired action takes time. Accept the hallway, ground yourself and let yourse...

United Kingdom mixed media abstract painter, coach, and mystic Irene Purcell shares the importance of vulnerability and connectivity in the creative process. After completing a deep dive into Nicholas Wilton of Art2Life's CVP course and Louise Fletcher's "Find Your Joy" course in 2019, Irene realized she was ready to take a deep dive into exploring her theme 'Everything is...

Podcast Host Christopher Miller and Author Wilene Dunn share the lesson of letting go. When we accept the current situation, we open a portal for new things to arrive. Sometimes the problem has nothing to do with you; it’s just not working. Writer and speaker Wilene Dunn shared the concept for her new book, “If a Bee Were Like Me.” Don’t blame yourself, others, or the environment; take radical res...