Art2Life Podcast Episode

[@janelledouglasART]

What an EXCELLENT episode. Nick, what a thrill it was to see a shift within you in this interview. Bringing Martha in as a guest, enhanced the message you've been communicating for years and vice versa. You guys were a great complement to one another in spirit and in practice. Like you, I have Martha's books and have used her teachings and insights to elevate my life and frequency. As you learned last Friday, I am receiving the fruits of seeking and being in a higher frequency, living in integrity, and being the art of my life. It is so exciting to live this way and when you "get it," you want to share with others so they can too! This is amazing stuff and you are right - this messaging is changing lives and thus will change the world. I know this to be true and I'm right on board with you! Good stuff!

[@EmmaWarnock-ye3jd]

Amazing. This conversation between Nick and Martha is vibrating with excitement and inspiration. What a privilege to witness it and learn from their insight, and what a pleasure to see the mutual admiration for each other's work. Thank you

[@dawnwolfe9465]

Love this discussion on creativity and anxiety! As an art therapist, we’ve known for years how creativity quiets fear, and it’s exciting to see more people exploring this. You mentioned creativity on one side of the brain and fear on the other-adding bilateral stimulation can really amplify the calming effects. For example, drawing or painting back and forth across a page engages both hemispheres, similar to EMDR. To take it further, try choosing a color for each sense and visualizing something positive while painting-this combines creativity, sensory awareness, and bilateral stimulation for a powerful brain reset!

[@collette6103]

Anxiety is like being haunted! So well said, best description Ive ever heard because it is very hard to try convey to people that very feeling.

[@kayperret2417]

Oh my giddy aunt!!! Two of my favorite coaches on the planet TOGETHER!! This is delightful and I'll listen to it again and again. Thank you both so much for being the inspiring people you are. You're like kindling for me.

[@kimcooper1833]

I am really enjoying this!

[@mairenimhearain1839]

Loved this, thank you both!

[@ellenbarnett5199]

I loved every minute of this conversation. We all have anxiety and what to do with it was so inspiring. Thank you thank you for this dynamic interview. I'm awaiting Martha's book.

[@michellegraven7786]

BEST podcast I’ve ever heard! Thank U, Nick and Martha 🙌🙌🙌

[@LovewhatidoStudio]

This was amazing listening to this podcast I am a new artist it's only been 3 years maybe a little more at my age 55 always living a life of recovery learning and growing so hard on myself all these years I wish I found art a long time ago It literally changed my life I'm so in sync with what you guys are talking about and the Wayfair and the quilts This is happening to me and it's just doing it naturally without any planning like you said it's so crazy I've never been more excited and happy for my life a new channel creating new art all the time not afraid to take risks trying new mediums not afraid to not knees down to one type of art because I just love it all making positive decisions for the first time in my life continually growing through art and doing all of the things that I love and getting paid for it I can't even get over it it's a dream come true I don't have a million dollars but I'm content and happy creating and enjoying the moments and my wonderful friends God has been really good to me and he puts these shows in my path to keep me in check that I'm doing okay and I'm on the right path Thank you thank you I know the difference now between positive anxiety and negative anxiety and what to do about it now I struggle with mental illness anxiety All of the things PTSD all of the things I feel ultimately healed through art 🎨🐥🐥🌎🫶🙏💛🧑‍🎨🖌️🤍🎨🧡💛🎨

[@susanfixter554]

I have to say, Martha's end KIST advice actually made me cry, and I can't remember when I last cried. The whole interview was absolutely brilliant . So much wisdom and synergy between the two of you. But KIST - or Kind Internal Self Talk is exactly what I needed to hear in this moment. I will be listening to this again and again. Thank you both so much.

[@susanmarks777]

What a high energy discussion. I’ve followed both of you and it is so exciting to feel the synergy of you two together. You’ve each been practicing this kind of living for a long time and your experience radiates. I would love to see Martha in any of your online workshop opportunities. I want to see her paintings!

[@micheleholdenart]

I bought Beyond Anxiety and am learning so much! What a gift this is to artists with anxiety!

[@mayankdharia5967]

Excellent session…very lively…energetic…enjoyed …thanks Nick…lovely interaction with Martha…

[@cynthiathomas262]

i really love this podcast!! several days ago, i was very anxious. i did some writing about it then did a collage on top of my writing. the anxiety disappeared & i became accepting of what i need to do. i've done similar things for years & it always works.

[@Happy2bwoman906]

How real to understand the purpose of my life in this way - as joy. Thank you both!❤

[@DianeReidpc22]

Excellent interview! Perfect for a dreary January day when I am wanting things to move forward. Thank you,

[@DeniseTilley]

What a wonderful, genuinely inspiring interview- thank you, both!

[@amykeever8527]

SO SO GOOD !!!!!! Thank you both !!!!!

[@lynette5536]

Thank you. Such a wonderful podcast. Really resonated with me. 💜

[@jennikirkwood5806]

Amazing, very excited & enlightened. Thank you sooo much.❤

[@moniquezepedazepeda111]

Oh my! I follow you both, you make me feel so good, both of you. This is so powerful. I will be at your training events, one day…thank you, from Mexico

[@rikyvandeursen4911]

Such a wonderful conversation, very inspiring, learned a lot. Thank you both 🙏🏽🩵

[@alisonfleming3233]

I loved this interview,especially the “KIST” advice It made me tearful as I could recognise my own anxiety and Martha’s advice just resonated so much for me. Along with the link to being creative which is the only time I don’t feel anxious. Making art is freedom from anxiety for me so I’m determined to make it a top priority in my life. Thank you for this podcast it was just brilliant!❤

[@moniquezepedazepeda111]

Thank you, thank you, gracias, gracias

[@lindadamon2453]

Permission! ❤😂🎉 Thank you 😊 best podcast yet. OMG how good

[@mindfulthecat]

So GOOD! Thank you both 💕

[@PamelaDAlberto]

Fantastic video. Loved it and so informative

[@starvingartist2824]

Hello. New subscriber here. Just found your channel a few days ago. This discussion is basically the 'camera trap' Martha mentioned that fell into my lap at just the right moment! This past year has been challenging for me, starting with the loss of my precious pup of 14 years to the anxiety from current events of late (I'm from Canada😟) and everything in between. Your channel will become my daily dose of creative inspiration, which I have been sadly lacking. And I will have a lot of catching up to do with your over 900 videos! Thank-you so much for creating this channel and sharing.😊 Regards, Sherri 🇨🇦

[@marisgilbert348]

absolutely wonderful!

[@maggieharte1066]

Thank you both, this was excellent podcast. Resonated so much.

[@markbarrera6807]

listened this morning- was late for work! Hoping you're both ok out there!

[@Happy2bwoman906]

After getting in touch with oneself - do what delights.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacquelinehall7112]

Wonderful expression

[@Unwit213]

Wow! At 100:00 on, WOW! This makes sense and I'm going to try it!

[@nelliebrannan2953]

OMG! My Mother made the most beautiful Crazy Quilts!

[@nelliebrannan2953]

And hen she embellished every seam with intricate embroidery stitches. One is even in a museum. I loved the story of crazy quilts.

[@patriciacoughlinphd1852]

Fear is a response to an ETERNALl threat to life and limb. Anxiety is a response to an INTERNAL conflict and emotional threat. This is the crucial distinction.

[@debrag.3722]

Fantastic discussion. I wonder how people in art therapy, who have experienced trauma, work through strong feelings of distress (including fear) when creating art. Wouldn’t this trigger the amygdala?

[@NH-rz7ef]

It’s a paradox, that with so many people who can tell you exactly how to fix yourself, Americans are at peak crazy.

[@JC-pg5io]

Why do you dye your hair Martha? Is this fear? Suffering ffks? Stop it both of you!!!! Just love ourselves! It’s all boring otherwise