Art is more than a creative outlet or something to study in art history. Art is a catalyst for self-improvement, a tool for understanding the human spirit, and a way to find your path. Through reflections, art conversations, and in-depth explorations of artworks, this podcast might just change your life.
Join your host, Cindy Ingram—the founder of Art Class Curator, the Curated Connections Library, and the Art and Self Connection Circle—as she dives into deep conversation with podcast guests centered around the life-giving connection found in works of art.
Art and Self is both an art and a self development podcast about using art as a way to find your truth, know yourself, and discover the path you were meant to walk in life. Remember, the most important part of an artwork is you.
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How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both...
The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory
Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its...
How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser
The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed...
A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole’s ‘The Two Fridas’ Chapter
I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite...
Growing with Progress: Ascending the Staircase of Self-Discovery with Carol LeBlanc
In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and colleage Carol LeBlanc from Love Your Numbers Now as my guest, and together, we dive into the thought-provoking artwork Grow With Progress by Erik Johansson. This surreal photograph...
Unveiling Our Hidden Artists: How We Ditched The Rules And Embraced Exploration with Margaret McDonald
In this episode, Margaret and I, both passionate art educators, open up about our own artistic journeys. We get real about the struggle of finding our artistic identities as teachers, grappling with imposter syndrome, of not being “good enough” or niched enough, and...
Exploring the System of Self: Dissociative Identity Disorder and Art with Geoffa Fells
After my Art and Self podcast conversations, I often say "wow that was my favorite one" and looking back I have a lot of favorites as each conversation is so rich and layered, but this one may be THE favorite. My art discussion about Dance of the Nine...
Geeking Out About Art Philosophy (Part 2) with Dr. Kate Wurtzel
After episode 117 with Kate Wurtzel, we realized we had been looking at a cropped image, and because of this we had more to say! In this episode, we have a blast geeking out about art philosophy, the idea of the artist as genius, the artist as a healer, following...
Word of the Year Update #6: Giving Myself Permission to Fully Listen to the Call to Create
This week I've gotten the delightful experience to witness the joy of creation through my 13-year-old daughter. That, plus my musing on the book Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey, have made me think more about the ways in which I am not following my own advice and...