Walking in Circles

Summary In this conversation, Cameron interviews Brett Cooper, exploring themes of stability, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of parenthood. Brett shares his journey from a tumultuous career in web development to starting his own business, navigating the chaos of family life, and the importance of community support. They discuss values learned from family, the concept of metastructural vision...

The group delves into the profound relationship between art and healing, exploring how creativity serves as a form of medicine. The speakers discuss cultural perceptions of artists, the therapeutic nature of art, and the role of emotions like anger in fueling creativity. They also touch on the dynamic nature of artistic expression and the idea of artists as cartographers, mapping the unknown throu...

Steff shares with Cameron about the challenge of reconciling those oppositional forces within you, accepting them both to really embrace your unique Self in the world.

Jenn & Chris discuss how art (and theater) offer a shared alternate reality, a place to explore and co-create as transformational experience.

Jenn and Chris discuss growing into yourself, the tools and resources we gather as we grow towards our True Self and giving yourself the permission to live in the in-between spaces when you're not quite there yet.

Jenn and Chris discuss building your life around your values, and when it comes to creativity, there are no rules, just do it!

Jenn has been a Mad Scientist, STEM teacher, High School Speech Team Coach, and Potato Farmer. Today, Chris and Jenn explore their excitement about aging (for reals!), personal growth, and the importance of empathy and compassion. They discuss how values shift over time, the power of creative outlets like writing and theater, and the significance of understanding others' experiences. The conversat...

Cameron and Steff Cooper explore the multifaceted journey of motherhood, identity, and personal growth. Steph shares her experiences navigating the challenges of parenting while striving to maintain her individuality and sense of self. They discuss the importance of embracing bravery, the value of grounding rituals, and the dream of creating an apothecary shop focused on intentional living. The di...

In week two of our exploration of Walking in This World by Julia Cameron, we move through the themes of creativity into self-care, family dynamics, and personal growth. We revisit our creativity contracts, interrogate the impact of family on identity, and explore the challenges of comparison and external expectations. Brett, Cameron Adam, Seth, and. Chris discuss the significance of emotional awar...

Seth, Adam, Cameron, Brett and Chris explore the intricate relationship between creativity, personal challenges, and community support. They discuss their experiences with artistic expression, the impact of life circumstances on their creative process, and the importance of collaboration in nurturing creativity. They reflect on personal growth, the challenges of balancing real life with creativity...

Steff reminds you and I, you are capable. You can do more than you think you can. Life may seem to say you're on your own, but your resources are greater than you often think.

Elephant in the Room - Who or What is Off-Limits as You Resize & Grow? Excerpted from Week Two of Walking in This World---a discussion of creativity, unique voice and expression, self-growth, and recognizing when it's time to resize in the world.

Brett discusses what it means to accept his unique shape in the world, an excerpt from our discussion on belonging and maintaining our unique voice. Chris reflects how quick we are to judge and categorize our perceptions rather than pause to hold and observe them.

Brett describes the very real struggle to make art and approach life with creativity in the face of "real life." Even when we know that making room for the Inner Artist is exactly what we need most.

Chris describes the chaos that ensues when trying to embrace the creative self and live creatively---and learning to embrace the chaos!

Cameron discusses the importance of embracing the support of community. He uses the metaphor of a tree's rings to illustrate how each part of oneself, including past selves, are included in the new self, highlighting the significance of befriending and loving these darker parts, which can also influence relationships with others.