What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Karen DeLoach. Karen is an artist, art mentor, author, actor, and creativity specialist. She passionately teaches about the miraculous healing potential of art.
Stirring up the creative in others is her SUPERPOWER.
She has a BFA in painting and theater, MA in Ceramics and Film Certificate in Film Production.
In this episode, Karen and I explored the incredible ways creativity and art therapy can transform our lives. She shared her journey as an artist, teacher, and author, along with the story behind her "Art as Self Therapy Wellness through Creativity" program. Karen’s focus on creating safe, judgment-free spaces for learning and self-expression really resonated with me. One of the most powerful moments was her story about a young man who used art to navigate ADHD, depression, and even recover from a traumatic brain injury. Hearing about the transformative impact of art on his life was a beautiful reminder of creativity’s ability to build resilience and unlock potential.
We also reflected on our own creative experiences, from Karen’s work teaching filmmaking in Uganda to my own podcasting journey—from basic tools to finding a groove. Both of us agreed on the importance of embracing imperfection and practicing self-grace when trying new things. Whether it’s painting, knitting, or even singing in the shower, creativity is about finding joy in the process, not perfection. This conversation was a powerful reminder of how creativity can help us heal, grow, and connect with ourselves and others in meaningful ways.
As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs on your heart-strings and/or I hope you laugh.
Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.
Connect with Karen!
Website: https://www.karendeloachart.com
Where can you find me?
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