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The Spiritual Artist PodcastScribble First, Heal Later: Three Creative Tools for Inner GrowthMagdalena Westman is a Czech art therapist and author whose innovative approach helps people reconnect with their innate creativity through intuitive mark-making and collaborative reflection. With over a decade of experience—and roots in both corporate marketing and art therapy—she leads transformational workshops and seminars across Europe. Her acclaimed book explores how spontaneous, unconscious doodling can open doors to emotional insight, personal healing, and creative freedom.A former marketing strategist turned art therapy pioneer, Magdalena draws on childhood memories, emotional exploration, and the wisdom of scribbles to guide participants back to a childlike state of wonder. Insp...2025-06-211h 10The Spiritual Artist PodcastHow do You Respond to Negativity?In this episode, CJ Miller explores a deeply personal question: How do we respond to negativity without losing our center? After sharing a joyful video filled with light and love, CJ received a few unexpected negative comments. Rather than reacting, he chose to reflect—and here, he invites you into that process.He discusses the spiritual cost of people-pleasing, the importance of creating from a space of love, and how to hold your focus when others try to pull you off balance. You’ll hear about the power of sacred space, the role of community, and why we m...2025-05-2910 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastWhat Are You Waiting For? Set Your Intention TodayIn this inspiring episode, CJ Miller shares a deeply personal story about waiting for a sign from Spirit—and the pivotal lesson he learned about the power of setting an intention. Guided by Dr. Petra’s wisdom, CJ realized that Spirit knows our gifts, but as co-creators, we must choose and ask.Reflecting on Matthew 7:7-8 — "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" — CJ explores how intention activates the creative process. He encourages listeners to claim their desires...2025-05-0713 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastPainting as Living Meditation, Yantra with Victoria TaraIn this soulful episode, CJ Miller speaks with contemporary artist Victoria Tara, whose captivating paintings emerge from meditation, healing, and devotion. Raised by the Sea of Azov in southeastern Ukraine and now rooted in Miami, Victoria blends Eastern and Western traditions to create visual meditations—paintings that act as portals to inner peace.She shares the moment her artistic path became clear while participating in Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering at the sacred river Sangam, where dualities dissolve and Oneness is remembered. In the river, she received a visi...2025-04-3051 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastMaking Art With Your Grief: Susie Stonefield In this heartfelt conversation, CJ Miller speaks with transformational creativity and grief coach Susie Stonefield, who believes that “the wound is where the Light enters”—a quote from Rumi that guides her entire practice. Susie helps clients hold their grief through the healing practice of art journaling, which she sees not just as a creative outlet but as a form of spiritual practice. Rather than striving for perfection or hanging something on a wall, her work invites people to make space for their wordless heart to speak—to witness their emotions without judgment and transform pain into beauty. Together...2025-04-2052 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastSpiritual Art Begins With Alignment : Before the Brush, Find the CenterIn this episode, CJ Miller shares a foundational insight for every creative: your best art doesn’t start with materials or technique—it starts with your state of being. While many artists focus on what board to use or how to blend colors, CJ invites us to explore what he calls the space before creation—that quiet, present-centered awareness where alignment begins. As a spiritual artist, he’s learned that when he first connects with his emotions, body, and inner presence, his creative work becomes more powerful, intuitive, and alive. CJ introduces his Alignment...2025-04-1216 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastWant Better Art? Start by Watching Your ThoughtsWant to improve your artwork? It might be time to look beyond your brushstrokes—and into your mind. In this episode, CJ Miller explores how the thoughts you carry into the studio directly affect your creative process, your confidence, and even the final piece.Drawing inspiration from The Spiritual Artist, Eckhart Tolle, and contemplative wisdom from Father Richard Rohr, CJ shares practical tools to help you monitor your thoughts, practice presence, and awaken a deeper connection to your art.You’ll learn:How being present in the studio improves flowWhy watching your...2025-03-3015 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastA Spiritual Truth About Nature's Diversity and GodWhile tending to the garden, The Spiritual Artist Podcast host CJ Miller reflects on the deeper spiritual truths revealed through nature. Inspired by the resilience of a simple dandelion, CJ explores how Creative Intelligence expresses itself through diversity, adaptability, and the unstoppable force of life.In response to those who seek to limit the freedoms of others, CJ shifts focus to the spiritual reality—one where God, in infinite wisdom, operates through love. Just as nature finds a way to thrive despite obstacles, so too do truth, freedom, and diversity.Through the lens of the na...2025-03-1207 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastSomething Bothering You? Shift Your Spiritual PerspectiveIn this episode, CJ Miller shares how he processes his reactions to the world around him. When confronted with something unsettling, instead of reacting outwardly, he turns inward—observing his thoughts and shifting his consciousness. As spiritual artists, we are invited to pause, get quiet, and recognize the deeper, spiritual truth behind every situation. By practicing mindful awareness and using a rampage of gratitude, we can transform our energy, allowing the outer world to reflect this shift. Nothing is set in stone—consciousness shapes reality. Today, take a moment to watch yourself and notice the spiritual layer beneath the phys...2025-03-0709 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastChoose One Act of Defiance And Realign with PurposeOne Act of DefianceIn this short podcast, CJ Miller shares how he steps into love and encourages listeners to take one simple yet powerful act of defiance.Start your morning with this practice:"I release fear and anxiety, for I am not in the future.I release guilt and anger, for I am not in the past.I am here, now.In this moment, I choose love, appreciation, and gratitude.I trust Creative Intelligence to guide me.I breathe. I listen. I simply am."...2025-02-2608 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastScream—It Improves Creativity! Dr. Jayne Gardner ReturnsWhat if the key to unlocking your creativity was as simple as screaming it out? Dr. Jayne Gardner returns to share groundbreaking insights from her new book, Best Job Ever, and her powerful Rewire Retreat. We dive into the science behind emotional release, primal wounds, and the impact of unprocessed childhood experiences on our creative and professional lives. In this episode, we explore Primal Scream Therapy—a tool that activates the amygdala, helps dissipate negative emotions, and creates space for clarity and creativity. Dr...2025-02-1054 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastListen to Your Gut Instinct, Define Your Boundaries, and Find Freedom with Ann McMasterIn this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, International Coach and Senior Trainer for the More to Life Foundation, Ann McMaster, joins CJ Miller to explore how personal sovereignty and intuitive wisdom guide us toward our Real Reality. Ann, a psychotherapist and author of Lifeshocks, shares how the interplay of mind, heart, and gut intelligence allows us to move beyond social conditioning and cultural scripts to live authentically. Together, they discuss the concept of boundaries and how these not only protect our essence but also create the freedom to navigate relationships, social media, and life’s challenges wi...2024-12-1751 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastCreativity, Stillness, and Braving the Unknown: A Conversation with Artist Jason McDonaldIn this episode, Australian artist Jason McDonald shares his journey as a Spiritual and Energetic Artist, blending his intuitive practice with years of professional creativity. Jason explores how Creative Intelligence flows through art, shaping it as a resource for personal growth and evolution. Through intentional practices like meditation and stillness, he synthesizes and anchors energy, merging aesthetics, inspiration, and spirit to guide his creative process. Jason reflects on the role of presence and alignment in art and life, offering insights on cultivating a deeper connection with the grand intelligence that informs our every moment. From grounding in s...2024-11-2458 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastRaising Your Frequency Amid Post-Election Uncertainty with Laurie SeymourIn this episode of The Spiritual Artist Podcast, host C.J. Miller speaks with Laurie Seymour, founder of The Baca Institute and host of Wisdom Talk Radio. Laurie shares her insights on raising personal frequency and connecting to the quantum field to harness the power of inner guidance. A master trainer and executive mentor, Laurie introduces listeners to Turaya Touch© and Turaya Meditation©, unique energetic technologies designed to help individuals align with Source and elevate their creative potential. Together, they discuss the concept of “quantum connection” and how it can empower people to master their lives by consciously managing their...2024-11-0645 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastSeven Things A Spiritual Artist Quits Gradually by CJ MillerAre you a spiritual artist on a journey of self-discovery? In this video, Christopher J. Miller dives deep into the transformative shifts that occur as we awaken to our spiritual and creative potential. Learn about the seven key behaviors that a spiritual artist gradually quits to align more deeply with their unique creative expression and true purpose. These are not just habits—they are profound shifts in perspective that free you from the need for external validation, sales-driven success, and control, allowing you to embrace your authentic Creative DNA. ✨ Watch to discover how to: Quit the nee...2024-10-2112 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastEmpowerment Through Intuitive Art: Tonya Henderson on Tapping into Divine IntelligenceIn this episode of "The Spiritual Artist Podcast", Christopher J. Miller interviews Tonya Henderson, an artist, intuitive, and inspiring art business coach dedicated to empowering women through her unique approach to art and energy work. Tonya, who originally trained in psychometry, views art-making as a journey, focusing on the joy of creating rather than the end product. Tonya’s classes and workshops are designed not only to teach the technical aspects of art but to nurture everyone's personal growth, helping them tap into their inner wisdom and Creative Intelligence. Throughout the conversation, Tonya delves into the importance of...2024-09-3058 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastArt, Purpose, and Doing Good with Musician and Recording Artist Michael GottIn this episode, host CJ Miller welcomes Rev. Michael Gott, Senior Minister at Unity of Houston, to explore the deep connections between creativity, spirituality, and surrender. As they discuss Michael's latest album Be Revealed, CJ asks profound questions about God, faith, and letting go of the ego. Raised in a fundamentalist, Bible-based tradition, Michael shares his journey of rediscovery, from growing up in a strict faith to rewriting his relationship with God through recovery from alcoholism. He opens up about the pivotal moments in his life, including his experiences in the New Thought tradition over the past 30 y...2024-09-2159 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastFinding Peace Amid Chaos: Relive Your Moments of AweIn this episode of the "Spiritual Artist" podcast, Christopher J. Miller discusses the importance of reconnecting with one's spiritual side amid the busyness of life, especially while preparing for his upcoming solo art show. He shares a lesson learned during a yin yoga session with Lisa Coyle, emphasizing the idea that spiritual growth involves understanding who we are not rather than who we are. This practice helps remove false identifications and distractions, allowing for a deeper connection to one's true essence.Christopher encourages listeners to practice moments of awe by recalling vivid, sensory memories that connect them...2024-08-2417 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastAsemic Writing: Try This Creative Spiritual Exercise with My Music PlaylistHello, I’m CJ Miller, host of the Spiritual Artist Podcast and YouTube channel. Today, I’m revisiting asemic writing—a profound way to tap into your unique creative voice. If you’ve ever felt constrained by traditional art forms or struggled to find your authentic expression, asemic writing offers a liberating alternative. In this episode, I’ll introduce you to an exercise that combines asemic writing with music, helping you reconnect with the pure, unfiltered creativity that lies within you. Asemic writing is more than just abstract marks on a page; it’s a way to access your c...2024-08-1017 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastBuild Emotional Intelligence and Alleviate Physical Pain: Ostertag and Dunn on "Getting My Happy Back"Podcast Host CJ Miller interviews Dr. Renée Ostertag and Wilene Dunn about their new book, Getting My Happy Back: How to Think and What to Do When Body and Mind Collide. In this episode, Dr. Renée and Wilene delve into how their book combines personal stories with pain management techniques and insights into emotional intelligence. They discuss how the nervous system and our thoughts impact our experience of pain and tension, and how understanding this can lead to better self-improvement. The discussion includes practical advice on u...2024-08-0159 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastIntuitively Listen to Your Higher Self With Special MeditationIn this episode, CJ Miller addresses the common question about art techniques and tools. He emphasizes that true spiritual artists listen to their inner voice and follow their interests, rather than adhering to conventional methods. CJ advocates for a liberated approach to art, where any tool can be used, and there is no single "right" discipline. This episode focuses on: Consciousness and Creativity: Learn how to focus your consciousness to enhance creativity and align with your true self. Intuitive Listening: Practice connecting with your higher self through intuitive listening and discover the power of yo...2024-07-2626 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastUnlocking Your Inner Colors: Intuitive Art with Joe KresojaPodcast host CJ Miller steps out and has Intuitive Artist Joe Kresoja do a Color Code reading for him. Los Angeles artist Joe Kresoja has discovered a process of art-making and intuitive readings called Spirituals Color Code. Joe sees flashes of colors and shapes when talking with people. He sketches what he sees and creates an original painting that represents the person's core essence, which is always shifting. Joe conducts the reading on a second Zoom call as the client views the work. He has found that many people get locked into their personal identities. 2024-07-2454 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 26: Chapter 24 Fallow TimeTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2714 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 26: Chapter 23 The Spiritual ArtistTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2614 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 25: Chapter 22 Seeking SolitudeTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2516 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 24: Chapter 21 SurrenderTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2416 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 23: Chapter 20 Practice, Practice, PracticeTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2311 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 22: Chapter 19 Intentional AttentionTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2211 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 21: Chapter 18 Focus on What's WorkingTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2111 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 20: Chapter 17 The Rule of MediumTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-2012 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 19: Chapter 16 Being and ReceivingTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1914 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 18: Chapter 15 A Body of WorkTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1813 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 17: Chapter 14 The Power of EmotionTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1717 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 16: Chapter 13 Act, Listen and ReactTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1614 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 14: Monitoring Our ThoughtsTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1414 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 13: Chapter 10 Love ConsciousnessTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1213 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 12: Chapter 9 Intelligence of BeingTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1212 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 11: Chapter 8 Your Wholeness RevealedTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-1116 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastTSA BookClub June 10: Chapter 7 Recognizing SpiritChapter 7: Recognizing Spirit.Podcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working on the spiritual (conscious) level!2024-06-1011 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastTSA BookClub June 9: Chapter 6 Mark MakersTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0911 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastTSA BookClub June 8: Chapter 5 Be Present to Your ProcessPodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working on the spiritual (conscious) level!If you have any q...2024-06-0810 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 7: Chapter 4 Creating Sacred SpaceTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0712 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle BookClub June 6: Chapter 3 Moments of AweTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0612 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle BookClub June 5: Chapter 2 Names Separate UsTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0514 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 4: Chapter 1 The LessonTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0416 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 3: IntroductionTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0307 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastDoodle Book Club June 2: A Painter's ParableTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working o...2024-06-0205 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastTake the Doodle Book 30- Day Challenge This JunePodcast Host CJ Miller is taking a break from recording interviews through June but will be uploading his 30-day Doodle Book Challenge the entire month. Commit 20 minutes each day to your Spiritual Art Practice. Starting on June 1st, 2024, CJ will begin reading excerpts from his book while the listener doodles and lets their subconscious mind process the ideas. He recommends purchasing a sketchbook or ream of white unlined paper and a box of 24 or more Crayola crayons for this exercise. Expand your creative expression by working on the spiritual (conscious) level!If you have any q...2024-05-2502 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastUsing Satiric Symbolism in Spiritual Art With Installation and Mixed Media Artist Fred FleisherPodcast Host CJMiller sits down with SUNY Old Westbury Assistant Professor and Mixed Media Artist Fred Fleisher to discuss symbolism in art. Fred talks about creating art that deals with duality issues and the perceived separateness of each other. The imaginative artist shares his process and expanding practice in maintaining presence and flow when creating his 2-dimensional paintings and sculptural installations. Fred incorporates humor, cynicism, and satire into his work by combining symbolistic elements from our everyday social fabric. In essence, the artist uses humor in art to "get through the day" and deal with society's current c...2024-04-301h 03The Spiritual Artist PodcastHow to Stay Centered in Peace with Human Rights Activist and Mystic Hadi JawadIn this episode, host CJ Miller questions Peace and Human Rights Activist Hadi Jawad on ways each of us can promote peace in our communities. How does someone promote Human rights and Peace on an individual scale? Hadi encourages the listener to familiarize themselves with the 30 principles of the Univeral Declaration of Human Rights and begin looking at news articles through the Human Rights lens. Podcast Host CJMiller met Hadi Jawad while serving on an Interfaith Panel with a diverse group of Christians, Muslims, and Jews and quickly became friends. According to Hadi, it is ingrained in t...2024-04-0847 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastMeeting the Creative Muse After Midlife with Sally Jean FoxPodcast Host CJ Miller sits down with writer, artist, and podcaster Sally Jean Fox to discuss her new book, "Meeting the Muse After Midlife, a memoir about finding hope and meaning after 50"– mainly through creative expression. Sally's journey includes releasing limiting beliefs, tapping into her intuition, and listening to the guidance of two muses, Isabel and Marco. She explains that aging is not all doom and gloom, nor a bed of roses, but the ideal place to take creative risks. We keep our imagination and creative power throughout our entire lives. CJ opens the podcast by a...2024-03-0957 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastTurning Disabilities into Art Ability with Photo Realism Artist Leonard BuscemiHow do we use our perceived disabilities and turn them into assets? In this episode, Host CJ Miller interviews Photo Realism Artist and Art Educator Leonard Buscemi (Lenny) on a unique gridding system that has propelled his students to win state and national awards. Born with ADD and dyslexia, Lenny was raised in a "disability-aware" household and forced to discover fresh ways to navigate his artistic skills. He's developed a precise method of gridding to create stunning works of photorealism, leading to a life-long passion for helping those with mental handicaps and disabilities. While waiting fo...2024-02-2256 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastRelease Trauma and Increase Creativity with Psychotherapist Dr. Don St. JohnIn this podcast, CJ Miller explores and unpacks the effects of trauma and creativity with psychotherapist Dr. Don St. John. Dr. Don has spent a lifetime exploring healing modalities after being raised by a physically and verbally abusive mother and an "almost non-existent" father. His recently revised book, "Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture," is available on Amazon. He has been engaging the four pillars of wholeness for almost 60 years: the Somatic, the Psycho-emotional, the Relational, and the Spiritual," and has taught and presented to the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Brazil. CJ shares ho...2024-02-0455 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastFeeling Blue? Keep PaintingCJ Miller takes a break from painting to share his experience of feeling blue and depressed. He encourages the listener to feel the emotion and keep on painting. When we feel our emotions, they process through us and take us to a new place. He also discusses his childhood experience with Seasonal Depression Disorder and how he learned to walk through emotions he cites a recent interview with Dr. Jane Gardner who explains the Emotional Scale and how we must feel an emotion completely before moving on to the next step. Watch “How do Emotions Hold Us Back from Cr...2023-10-0608 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastHow to Get Art Gallery Representation and the Benefits of QuantityCJ Miller invites Scottsdale, Arizona gallery owner and art blog educator Jason Horejs (pronounced Horsh) into his recording studio to challenge misconceptions about best artist practices. Jason’s recent blog titled, “Why Artists Should Focus On Quantity Over Quality,” caused an online stir. Jason unpacks the benefits of focusing on quantity over quality and shares his experience on how galleries work, how to approach galleries and create long-lasting relationships with them. According to Jason, some quality can only come through quantity. By focusing on output and striving to increase production we grow as artists. He notes a...2023-10-0146 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastSpecial Re-Release of Santa Fe Story originally published as Christopher Miller Learns to Drive Through Life While Releasing ControlMy solo show closes this weekend, and I'm taking a short respite in Santa Fe. I decided to re-release one of my favorite story-telling episodes about friends, trust, and guidance. I hope you enjoy this early episodeA Recap:Listen to this heartwarming story about Chris' recent trip to Santa Fe. After taking several weeks off from producing "The Spiritual Artist Podcast," host Christopher Miller shares his harrowing adventure through the hills of Santa Fe to visit a sick friend. Chris initially met artist Carolyn on his first journey to New Mexico and felt a deep...2023-09-2318 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastUsing Nature to Ground Yourself: How to build a Morning Altar With Artist Claire TakahashiCreative Earth Coach and Artist Claire Takahashi explains the practice of creating a Morning Altar or Earth Art from natural objects. She guides her students through the process of creative sculptures with grass, rocks, leaves, seeds, and petals found in a wandering process. Claire believes it is essential to realign ourselves with nature to restore creativity and live more colorful lives. Morning altars are a tool to tap into your imagination and what you're feeling in the present moment. Using petals, the gifts of the Earth, to build something. She refers to David Abrams b bo...2023-08-2153 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastLove is All There is with Intuitive Irish Artist Iseult McCormackPodcast host Christopher Miller sits with Irish Mixed Media Artist Iseult McCormack to discuss her upcoming solo show, "When I Close My Eyes." Iseult paints intuitively, drawing inspiration from the universe of her dreams and emotions. Her work explores the interplay between chaos and harmony while inviting viewers to connect and find their meaning in each piece. The artist believes in practicing the presence of love when she is in a flow state. Iseult shares her disappointment with overly planned paintings. Instead, she chooses to practice emotional presence when painting her spontaneous work.2023-08-1159 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastCan Spirituality be Realized in making AI Art? Artist Jeff Perkins Shares His ExperienceJoin podcast host Christopher Miller as he explores the philosophical and spiritual implications of making AI art with artist Jeff Perkins. Jeff is an AI artist who seeks to use artificial intelligence to create stunning artwork. Blending technology with creativity, Jeff would like to be part of the movement to expand the art world's horizons using artificial intelligence. Chris challenges Jeff to answer, "Do you believe that when you make a digital image, there is a spiritual reflection of who you are contained in the final work?" Jeff explains that he feels the pre...2023-07-2950 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastIs Distraction Keeping You From Your Health? Five Simple Solutions for a Healthier Lifestyle with Dr. Lori EanesDr. Lori Eanes, D.O., Author, and Corporate Wellness Speaker, shares her "Five Simple Solutions for a Healthier Lifestyle" with podcast Host Christopher Miller. Chris is having a frazzled morning when Dr. Lori advises him to stop, listen and retrain his brain. At no time have we ever had so much information and distraction, and it's leading to a mental disorder. Dr. Lori says," We have to control the mind and not let the mind control us." According to Dr. Lori, Americans consume 50% of all the drugs manufactured worldwide. We have become an overly medicated so...2023-07-0448 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastWhat Makes a Profitable Artist? Focus, Strategy, and Perseverance With Artist Daniela PasqualiniAfter visiting Daniela Pasqualini at her show, Podcaster Chris Miller furthers the conversation by asking about self-marketing, spirituality, and more. Daniela uses gratitude as a creative spiritual practice and radiates incredible positive energy. When approaching a lousy day, she uses routine, exercise, and focus to move through them. She uses exercise to free her mind and sets an intention every week. Daniela uses heavy texture in her paintings achieved through acrylic and impasto. Her work is to be seen and felt and, depending on perspective, has a feeling of movement. In the interview, she deconstructs...2023-06-2649 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastPractice Love Consciousness to Release Creativity, Lessons Learned at Pride EventAre you in the channel of love? Are you practicing love consciousness? After Podcast host Christopher Miller spends the afternoon volunteering in the Equity Texas booth during Carrollton Pride, he realizes that we have one resource that will never run out; love. Why celebrate LGBTQ diversity? Because diversity inspires creativity. Chris notices the incredible creativity in dress and expression. Each attendee demonstrates their self-love through their clothing and generosity. Why do we often find ourselves hesitant to practice love? What are we afraid of? We have two main reasons we resist love; we're worried that we...2023-06-0513 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastLearning from Your Lifeshocks: Using Your Mind, Heart, and Gut to Correct Unhealthy Behavior PatternsInternational Coach and Senior Trainer for the More to Life Foundation Ann McMaster shares how the More to Life methodology reveals your Real Reality. More to Life is based on Dr. K. Bradford Brown and Dr. W. Roy Whitten's training program that enables people to make fundamental changes. Their premise is to be awake to reality– the reality of our essence, relationships, and the moment and circumstance in which we find ourselves. Ann walks Podcast Host Christopher J. Miller through one of his recent Lifeshock experiences to demonstrate how the process works. After we experience a Li...2023-05-0350 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastWhy You Have to Take the Emotional JourneyPodcast Host Christopher Miller got out of the "wrong side of the bed" this morning and feels anxious. In the episode, he shares the importance of accepting your emotions and letting them take you on a journey. How do you process negative emotions? By accepting and feeling them completely. Emotions are what make us humans and connect us to others. Let your feelings take you to that next creative place. Ram Dass states, "As long as you have certain desires about how it ought to be, you can't see how it is." Part of being a S...2023-04-2012 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastHow to Build A New Belief and Change Your LifePodcast host, Christopher J. Miller shares his three-step process to move from disbelief to belief. Sometimes we feel blocked by our beliefs when changing our lives. How do we change our life situation? We change our limiting beliefs. First, start by cracking open the door and just considering the possibility. We once believed that man couldn't fly, but it's possible today. Our ancestors wouldn't have believed that we could land on the moon or communicate without wires. Second, claim a similar experience from your past. Look back in your history and see where you...2023-04-1109 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastHow To Attain Timeless Flow and Other Spiritual Practices With Sculptor Curtis FrederickSculptor, Painter, and Artist Curtis Frederick reveals his process toward achieving timeless flow. Curtis uses various spiritual exercises, including writing morning pages, turning off the mind, emotional release, and dance. Curtis shares how he used Julia Cameron's Morning Pages process from her book, "The Artist's Way." The practice involves writing three pages of a stream of thought every morning. Podcast host Chris Miller elaborates that morning pages are an excellent opportunity to stand back and watch your thoughts from afar. How do we get to that unplanned place? According to Curtis, the artwork will...2023-04-0356 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastRemove Artist Doubt and Trust Your Creative DNAIs doubt holding you back from creativity? Podcast host Christopher Miller reminds you that you already have everything you need to create original, one-of-a-kind art right now. Can I make magic happen on this canvas? Am I unique? Am I worthy? He shares a chapter from his book, "The Spiritual Artist," on the Intelligence of Being and asks listeners to recognize this intelligence within themselves. How does a cantaloupe seed know how to grow? There is a certain logic, a system behind the cantaloupe contained in one tiny seed. It has an intelligence of being. We...2023-03-2508 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastWhen Someone is Just Not on Your Path Trust Your IntuitionPodcast host Christopher Miller explains what it means when something or someone is not on your path. Citing a real-life example, Chris shares his frustration when someone is not genuine and how he learned the importance of listening to his intuition. People aren’t always self-aware. Sometimes they’re just not on your path.If you try to force things to happen, your trying to tell a Greater Power what to do rather than listen to guidance. However, when you commit to saying that someone is not on your path, you can’t harbor anger or ill feelin...2023-02-0710 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastStay in the Creative Field of Possibilities and Listen For Divine IntuitionIn this episode, Podcast Host Christopher J. Miller shares his experience with Deepak Chopra's Law of Pure Potentiality and the Gap. Chris urges listeners to stretch the moment of empty space before making the next decision on their canvas or in their personal lives. As an artist, don’t rush to the end and don’t repeat past successes. We are here to be original creators. It’s about the journey, not the destination. Discover new aspects of your Creative DNA by not filling space too quickly. Set your intention, make space, and let Spirit bring you countle...2023-01-1811 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastToss Out Your New Year’s Resolutions and Embrace Your SuperpowersPodcast Host Christopher J. Miller kicks off the new year by asking listeners to claim their Superpowers and release their New Year’s Resolutions. What we focus on grows. When we concentrate on lack, we attract more lack. When we focus on abundance, we attract abundance. Our Superpower is what makes our unique expressions of Spirit! What is special and unique to me? Many Superheroes hide behind another identity. Are you disguising your gifts because you’re afraid they are unacceptable? Chris challenges the listeners to let their Superpower show. Have you hidden your Superpower? Realiz...2023-01-0710 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastHow Do I Attract New Things Into My Life? By Letting Go.Good things require space. Look to nature as an example. Podcast Host CJ Miller asks listeners to take the step and let things go to create space for new possibilities to arrive. Sometimes we must be willing to release in faith before we see the next step. What is holding you back? Let it go this holiday season. Empty a closet or stop an activity taking space in your life. Or consider giving up an obligation that is no longer serving you. If you wait for new things to arrive before you let go, it won’t happen. You ha...2022-12-1107 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastAffirm Good Beliefs and Rewrite Negative OnesPodcast host Chris Miller reviews the best gift ever given to him; when his sister affirmed that he "bounces" back from bad experiences. He accepted this belief at a very young age and has declared it his own throughout his life. He encourages the listener to pay attention to their thoughts, affirm the good ones and pivot the negative ones into positive ones. The episode concludes with a positive spiritual declaration. #beliefssystem #belief #spiritualdeclarationWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.c...2022-10-1609 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastJealousy is A Crime Against Your Spiritual SelfPodcast host, Christopher J. Miller shares his insecurities when viewing the work of a talented artist. When he feels jealousy or envy, he uses the emotional experience to remind him of his own unique value. We succeed when we fully embrace our individual creative DNA with 100% authenticity. If you're feeling jealous, consider that you're not fully expressing yourself.Chris announces an upcoming podcast interview with Cynthia James to discuss her new book, “Does My Voice Matter?”For more information, visit https//spiritualartisttoday.com.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retr...2022-10-1111 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastEmpower Yourself & Your Business with Creative Confidence: Speaker and Author Susie deVille Shares Her 5Ms™ TechniqueBusiness Coach and Author Susie deVille believes that the process of creating is fueled by five essential practices that assist entrepreneurs and leaders in reclaiming their power and inspiration. She shares how many business owners gravitate toward analytical "left-brain" actions and lose access to their most potent tools: intuition, imagination, and ideation. Susie shares her process known as the 5Ms™: meditation, morning pages, movement, moments of inspired learning, and making something. The 5Ms™ are powerful ways to interrupt your pattern of thoughts and behaviors. Susie encourages listeners to "get in the balcony of your perspective" and completely shift...2022-09-271h 22The Spiritual Artist PodcastWhat Spiritual Practices Are In Your Toolbox?What is your Spiritual Practice? Podcast host, Christopher Miller shares the importance of spiritual practices and the many ways to incorporate them into your routine. Spiritual techniques include:Taking a morning walk.Meditating.Focusing on the good.Noticing moments of awe.Listening to inspirational podcasts.Chris introduces Susie deVille’s book, “Bouyant,” and announces an upcoming interview with the author, who will present her 5M’s, another form of a spiritual practice. He emphasizes that we can’t control our environment or the people around us, but we can control our thoughts by focusing on a feeling.Take...2022-09-2309 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastOverwhelmed? Let Yourself Be in the HallwayPodcast Host Christopher J. Miller shares the metaphor of being in the hallway. Being in the hallway symbolizes the times in our life when we may be overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply not sure what we want to do next.Chris reminds the listener to give themselves permission to stop and be in the hallway because sometimes inspired action takes time. Accept the hallway, ground yourself and let yourself be.Chris shares an exercise from Lama Surya Das’s book, “Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be: Lessons on Change, Loss and Spiritual Transformation.” In thi...2022-09-1808 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastWhat's Done Is Done: Let Go of What Doesn't Serve YouPodcast Host Christopher Miller and Author Wilene Dunn share the lesson of letting go. When we accept the current situation, we open a portal for new things to arrive. Sometimes the problem has nothing to do with you; it’s just not working.Writer and speaker Wilene Dunn shared the concept for her new book, “If a Bee Were Like Me.” Don’t blame yourself, others, or the environment; take radical responsibility for your life. If we stay in resentment or the blame game, we don’t allow Spirit to provide solutions.When you find yourself p...2022-09-0519 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastAre you Pushing Too Hard? Practice the Rule of MediumAre you pushing too hard? Or are you not focused enough? Podcast Host Christopher Miller explains Chapter 14, “The Rule of Medium,” from his book “The Spiritual Artist.” Achieve The Rule of Medium by practicing presence in your studio. Look for the flow in everyday life and practice The Rule of Medium when driving or walking down the street. When we push too hard, we meet opposition. When we’re not focused enough, we also discover resistance. Take this practice one step further by recognizing the Rule of Oneness. Let someone go ahead of you and feel your oneness wit...2022-08-3009 minThe Spiritual Artist PodcastCreative Surrender: French Couture Embroiderer Crystal Gaye Awakens SpiritualityAs an Art Therapist, Creativity Coach, and Couture Embroiderer living in Australia, Crystal Gaye teaches her students to surrender to their internal guidance system and step outside their comfort zone. Crystal shares the importance of going within before entering the studio and asking, “What would I like to express through me today?”When using art as a spiritual practice, a conscious connection to your higher power is your number one priority. Crystal explains that surrendering to this higher power keeps her work on the “growing edge.” While she continues to make progress, she’s not quite yet living it...2022-07-2454 min