{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672b895f5095c9add9ce7692/69d7848fef4d7242064367dd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Artist's Way: Tools to Rescue Your Creative Life","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672b895f5095c9add9ce7692/1775731069604-b060369b-a2b0-4df8-b34d-a5a11c839fde.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode Overview</strong></p><p>What if the problem isn’t that you’ve lost your creativity… but that you’ve lost connection with yourself?</p><p>In this episode, we dive into <em>The Artist’s Way</em> by Julia Cameron — a book that has helped thousands of creatives find their way back to their voice.</p><p>Hosted by <strong>Karina Kampe</strong> (certified transformational coach, artist, creative entrepreneur, and songwriter) and <strong>Maria Wronski-Ellis</strong> (artist, songwriter, educator, and author of <em>The Mindful Songwriter</em>), this conversation is part storytelling, part toolbox, and part gentle wake-up call.</p><p>We explore:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The real story behind how <em>The Artist’s Way</em> was born</li><li>Why creativity isn’t something you “find” — but something you return to</li><li>The two simple tools that can quietly transform your creative life</li></ul><p><em>(And yes… there are a few “oh shit” moments along the way.)</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Memorable Quotes</strong></p><p>“We don’t abandon creativity — we abandon ourselves.”</p><p>“Morning Pages aren’t about writing well. They’re about writing true.”</p><p>“Creativity doesn’t grow in self-doubt. It grows where there’s enough self-trust to begin.”</p><p>“You don’t have to do this alone — you were never meant to.”</p><p><strong>What We Talk About</strong></p><ul><li>The origin story of <em>The Artist’s Way</em> (hint: heartbreak, mountains, and a pen)</li><li>Morning Pages: what they are (and what they definitely are NOT)</li><li>Artist Dates: why play is not optional</li><li>Why community matters more than ever for creatives</li><li>The science behind writing and self-trust</li><li>Real-life stories from creatives using these tools</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong> Resources &amp; Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><em>The Artist’s Way</em> by Julia Cameron</li><li><em>(If you’ve never done it… this might be your sign)</em></li><li>Elizabeth Gilbert — on reconnecting with creativity</li><li>Tim Ferriss — using writing to clear mental clutter</li><li>Gwyneth Paltrow — Morning Pages as a daily reset</li><li>Polly Paulusma — Morning Writers community</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p><p>Instagram: @bigdreamsandlittlethings</p><p>Community &amp; Backstage: www.ectahub.net/weekletter</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dance</strong></p><p>What’s your win this week?</p><p>Did you face an “oh sh*t” moment?</p><p>Did you show up for your creativity — even a little?</p><p>We want to hear it.</p><p>👉 Tag us @bigdreamsandlittlethings</p><p><strong>Show up, Speak up, and never skip the victory dance!</strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Maria Wronski-Ellis,Karina Kampe"}