It’s a new season! Thanks for being here over a year since the last episode aired. On this episode we dissect the intention of this season and importance of honoring our artist. Then we explore the concept of Shadow Artists, a term by Julia Cameron in The Artist's Way and how exploring our shadow-self connects us to our artist. Your support is appreciated; click here to give. #NoStarvingArtist Find me @anisabenitez on Instagram...
Solitude makes room for innovative thought, connecting with our intuition, tuning out external influences, rejuvenating our creativity, and so much more. As the pace of life picks up, post-pandemic, this episode serves as a reminder of how to still hold time for ourselves. Like with the last few episodes, we’ll end on a 10 minute meditation. Hope you enjoy! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
When we following the spiral of thoughts we can find we’re sinking into a low emotional place. This episode is on the power of the present. Coming back to this moment to bring us out of emotional spirals, endless worries, and other unconscious thought pattern. Thanks for tuning in! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
Self-love should be synonymous with self-confidence, inner power, self-acceptance... The more of it we have the better we feel and are able to thrive as artists. We’ll cover 10 ways to love yourself from Louise Hay and end on a 5 minute meditation. Hope you enjoy! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
I believe the greater we embrace the present moment, the more prepared we are for all that’s to come in the future. This episode touches on making a greater body and mind connection for decision making, intuition building, and inner power. We’ll be ending with a 10 minute meditation. Hope you enjoy! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
Humility is underrated. Often our arrogance can block us from gratitude, opportunity, connecting with others, and more. Humility allows us to remain open and growth minded. This episode covers 10 ways to get a healthy dose of humility and we’ll end with a guided meditation. Hope you enjoy! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
If you’ve been having vivid dreams and are interested in guidance on analyzing them, this episode is for you. There’s a lot we can learn about ourselves when taking the time to observe our unconscious. Thanks for tuning in! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
Rather than setting health goals, recommitting to our bodies is a romantic renewal of our intentions to form better habits. With seasonal changes, post-pandemic era, and getting sick I found it a valuable time to prioritize better physical health recently. I hope this approach, which is a bit more compassionate than weight-loss goals, serves you too. Wishing you great health, wealth, and wisdom! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on In...
Living mindfully extends to our environment and as artists we have so much power to reflect climate issues through our creations. I’ll use this episode to share bit on my creative journey, sustainability journey and 30 tips to live more sustainably. As our culture recommendation, check out The Slow Factory and Atmos. Happy Earth Month!
Disney Pixar’s film Soul (2020) is a must see! It beautifully highlights the artist journey and the spiritual journey through the lens of the protagonist, Joe Gardner, a struggling jazz musician. In this episode I’ll share an update on my creative journey along with five takeaways I had after watching this film. Hope you enjoy! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
Quieting our inner critic sometimes takes engaging with those fearful thoughts. Instead of just turning to meditation, this episode aims to provide some guidance for building self-compassion while doing some introspection. Once our inner critic feels heard and understood, they soften and we often feel more at ease, and less held back back fear. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
On the vibrational scale peace is on the way to passion. Still I’ve wondered, “Am I getting too comfortable and peaceful to really go-for my passions.” The simple answer is “no,” but this episode explores why by describing the vibrational scale (often referred to as emotional scale. We’ll also cover 4 ways to move up the scale. Hope you enjoy! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
For those who are self-loving, self-care is practiced with ease. However self-care does not always yield self-love and this episode explores why. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
I’m finally learning about Human Design and it’s been eye opening! In this episode I’ll share a light overview of the pseudoscience founded by Ra Uru Hu, along with each of the types. All with the hope that you’ll continue to exploration on your own. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
It’s officially be over one year of No Starving Artist! In it’s honor we’re taking this episode and next week to review what’s working. Setting a clear intention and laddering goals against them is a helpful way to create with intention (purpose). I’ll share 8 steps for doing that same with your creations. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or cha...
Sharing three takeaways from three books I read this month, which I found rich in wisdom. First, The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer. Second, Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty. Finally, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. Happy reading! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voicemail...
We wear many hats in life. The artist, the performer and the manger are three roles we wear to have a successful creative career. When we’re conscious of where our energy goes (when we’re switching hats) then we can move towards our goals more efficiently. Hope this episode serves you! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcas...
True power isn’t control, but the ability to release control and know ones power. This episode we’ll explore this reframing of power through a personal story of my time at the beach, 3 tips to release control, and a culture rec (The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations). Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or chal...
This is a 10 minute guided meditation for creative wellbeing. The aim is to gain better body awareness, feel more relaxed & expansive, harness our inner power, and strengthen our expression through our creations. You can expect light breathwork and body scanning. This meditation series is something new so let me know how you enjoy it! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share you...
Networking and authenticity sometimes feel contradictory. I’ve felt this way, and therefore acquired some tips to network in a way that feels more organic. I’ll share 3 tips as well as my impression of the new social networking app, Clubhouse. Find me there! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voicemail. Follow me ...
If you have to chase something then it's fleeting. The pursuit of happiness is no different. Happiness and external power is only temporary. What's permanent, and not romanticized enough, is the joy we each contain. The path to joy is simple, but hard work as we surrender to our loving selves. In this episode we'll explore both happiness and joy though a cultural analysis of the 2006 film "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Will Smith as Chris Gardener. Our culture rec is the book "Spiritual Pa...
When we speak of “releasing 2020” it’s more likely we’re focused on letting go pain and ending our suffering. This end to suffering I find best guided in the Buddha’s Four Nobel Truths. What comes with the embodiment of these truths is awakening. Our culture rec from Dr. Shefali Tasbary is here: https://youtu.be/0P9SauG4f70 Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative jour...
Will be exploring how to approach new relationships more mindfully! Often the potential of a connection can distract us from it’s reality. Hopefully these three tips can support your discernment in finding and investment in long-term relationships. Thank you for a great 2020! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voi...
Part one of this episode is my experience speaking at @nyutisch Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music; two main pieces of advice shared with the kids on entering the music industry. Then we’ll get into the most underrated source of wisdom. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voicemail. Follow me @anisabenitez on ...
Maybe 2020 threw off your completion of new year resolutions? Either way there’s likely more than you realize you’ve accomplished this year. Before writing new resolutions let’s note our wins in a holistic way: mind, body, spirit! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voicemail. Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! ...
Good sleep is a game-changer! When we are following our natural internal clock, our circadian rhythm, then sleeping well and waking up refreshed becomes the norm; In this episode we’ll cover 6 tips to get there. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voicemail. Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist...
Different from minimalism, essentialism is focused on prioritization, even in the non-material sense. In this episode I’ll share 7 takeaways on how to pursue less from having read the book “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown. Living a life of less allows us more energy to do few things better! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey...
Let’s challenge the brooding starving artist stereotype and instead benefit from a stronger emotional support network. As winter nears and Covid continues to spread, I’ve found it beneficial to revisit therapy and happy to share why. The resource I share at the end of this episode is www.projecthealthyminds.com/resources Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey...
Outreach is essential to our creative journey; a job, sponsorship, partnership and etc. likely depends on it. Our ability to communicate our needs effectively, and pitch, can yield big opportunities. Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Also for you: https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/message Above is the link to share your creative journey updates or challenges on the podcast as a voicemail. Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist...
Not only does celebrating the small wins help encourage us, it makes it more likely we’ll reach out end goals. Plus life is about the journey, especially in our creative journeys, not just the destination. Thank you all so much for your support in reaching 50 episodes of No Starving Artist! Your donation is appreciated https://anchor.fm/nostarvingartist/support Follow me @anisabenitez on Instagram! #NoStarvingArtist
