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Wendy CraftsEmbracing Emotions Through Tattoo ArtDiscover how the deeply personal art of tattooing can be a powerful source of healing and self-expression. Joining us is Wendy’s own tattoo artist, Topher Charnley, to explore the adventurous journey of an artist whose creative life bloomed from family interactions, upbringing, and even a mental health diagnosis. Topher reveals how his art has manifested over the years and the profound impact this intimate art form has on both him and his hundreds of clients. This episode dives into the therapeutic aspects of creativity, including how art provides a conscious meditative space, a reprieve fro...2025-07-1637 minWendy CraftsThe Unwilting Power of CreativityWhat if creativity was your best friend? In this episode, we meet Liz Carter, the visionary behind Unwilted. Liz, with a background in fresh florals, discovered a profound need for creativity amidst life's trials. Her journey took an extraordinary turn, transforming her love for fleeting blooms into exquisite, everlasting paper flowers. Liz shares how life's hardships became catalysts for healing and artistic innovation. Discover her unique approach to the "flow state" in crafting, balancing artistic vision with the realities of entrepreneurship. Liz candidly discusses the challenge of perfectionism and the liberating power of embracing mistakes i...2025-07-0234 minWendy CraftsUnlock Your Happiness: How to Live a More Joyful LifeEver wonder if you truly have control over your happiness? In this enlightening episode, speaker and consultant Buck Davis reveals a compelling truth: nearly 50% of your happiness is within your daily control. This is a thought-provoking conversation that challenges common beliefs about well-being and offers actionable strategies for cultivating a more joyful life. Buck, who confidently calls himself the most optimistic person he knows, breaks down the science of happiness, explaining the impact of genetics, life circumstances, and, most importantly, intentional activity. Discover why chasing external achievements often leads to "arrival fal...2025-06-1839 minWendy CraftsHow to Connect Globally Through Colorful CreativityWhat if your deepest personal journey could become a source of global inspiration? In this episode, we uncover how Claudia Ramos, a graphic designer and artist was able to bring her vibrant creations to a worldwide audience. We explore how she was able to weave a tapestry from her heritage, family, and the raw beauty of her life's adventures; even the tear-stained ones. Discover how Claudia's story, painted in hues of gratitude, healing, and profound humility, can ignite a spark of joy and understanding in your own heart. Takeaways Liv...2025-06-0433 minWendy CraftsOne Stitch at a Time: Healing Through CreativityWhen life throws its heaviest blows, creativity can be the unexpected hand that lifts you. Discover how crochet became more than just a hobby for Elise Speed; it became a lifeline. In her darkest hours, a forgotten childhood skill (crochet) emerged as a powerful form of therapy and resilience. Hear about how this unexpected hobby became a saving grace, a path to healing, and a source of strength for her entire family, ultimately blossoming into an online success that continues to mend their hearts. Takeaways Elise found heal...2025-05-2142 minWendy CraftsAnna Griffin: The Heart of CraftingWhat truly fuels crafting icon Anna Griffin’s creativity? It's not just about the beautiful card making and paper crafting supplies she creates. Discover the heart behind the brand in this inspiring episode. You'll learn why the vibrant community Anna has intentionally cultivated through initiatives like the heartwarming Fan Mail Friday and her immersive virtual crafting events, Create, has ignited a global movement centered on kindness, positivity, and profound hope. We explore the origins of the "Griffinites" moniker, the passionate self-given name of Anna's devoted fanbase. Hear the story behind the evolution of her Create eve...2025-05-0523 minWendy CraftsAnna Griffin: Healing Through CraftingBehind the sparkle and success, crafting icon Anna Griffin reveals a lifelong battle with self-worth. In this raw and honest conversation, Anna peels back the layers, sharing how childhood challenges shaped her creative journey and became both solace and escape. In this episode, discover the pivotal moments of resilience, from navigating business pivots to enduring personal loss, and how crafting became a powerful tool for rebuilding self-esteem. Experience Anna's emotional breakthrough in embracing love and validation, offering a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with their inner voice. This is more than crafting; it's a sto...2025-05-0537 minWendy CraftsYour Creative Path to Healing: The Wendy Crafts PodcastCreativity has the power to heal. Welcome to the Wendy Crafts podcast, a space dedicated to exploring the powerful intersection of creativity and healing. Join Wendy Townley as she engages in heartfelt conversations with fellow creatives, diving into how their artistic passions serve as a means of navigating life's challenges, finding solace, and even facilitating profound healing for themselves and others. Discover the stories behind the crafting, not just the creative process and the beautiful outcomes, but the personal journeys that led individuals to their crafts and the pivotal role creativity has played in their r...2025-05-0504 min
Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioSCARS OF DRACULA (1970) – Episode 234 – Decades of Horror 1970s“Open the door. I’ve something for you. Go on, open up. I’m quite alone. Open up!” Surely, there are no villagers with torches hiding around the corner. Right? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss yet another of Christopher Lee’s turns as Dracula in Hammer’s Scars of Dracula (1970). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 234 – Scars of Dracula (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine Decades of Horr...2025-02-121h 20
Create-Today with Beth BuffingtonE56 - Do this to improve your creativity, and live a fulfilling life –with guest, Wendy TownleyDo this… to improve your creativity, and live a fulfilling life –with guest, Wendy Townley
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This week, we sit down with the incredibly talented Wendy Townley, a true 'Everyday Creative.' Join us as we talk about how a thriving creative process will make you happier in heart, mind, body and soul.
Wendy shares her unique insights into how she incorporates creativity into her daily life. Discover how small acts of creativity can have a profound impact on your overall well-being and help you m...2025-01-0946 min
Vroeg!13-02 Wat kan de overheid doen tegen afval?Een afvalvrij nederland. Dat klinkt misschien ambitieus, maar dat is wel waar onze rijksoverheid naar streeft. Tegelijkertijd behoort Nederland tot de top 10 EU landen met de meeste kilo’s huishoudelijk afval per inwoner. Wat moet er gebeuren om ons minder afval te laten produceren? Te gast: Zero Waste Expert Emily-Jane Townley en Wendy de Wild, directeur van afvalbranchevereniging NVRD.2024-02-1453 min
The Non Perfect Parents ClubThe Non Perfect Parents Club: Chatting with WendyIn this episode I am joined by Wendy, Mum of 3. Wendy talks a little about divorce- her parents and her own. She tells us how she felt judged as a parent by numerous people, including professionals, and that even now, that's still quite raw. Her middle son has ADHD and Autism and this was a huge factor in the judgement she felt she faced. Wendy tells us this brings challenges in itself let alone as a one parent family. Wendy found that the usual strategies weren't working, people that should have been supporting...2023-11-2541 min
The Non Perfect Parents ClubBONUS CLIP with WendyA pre-release bonus extract from the latest episode recorded with Wendy, Mum of 3. The full episode will be out on Monday. 2023-11-2201 min
OMAPODPART II: Wendy Townley on microphilanthropy, macroeconomic concerns & #BookTokMolly Shannon & Susan Orlean TOMORROW NIGHT at the Between the Lines Omaha Public Library Foundation fundraiser at the Holland Performing Arts Center! Tix still available right here. (#FUN-raiser)* If you’re not up on #BookTok - as referenced on today’s pod - peep that here.So now that we’re all up on fundraising for the library system, what about other worthy organizations around town???Lemme give you This Weekend in Giving:* The Nebraska Humane Society surpassed its fundraising goal after their biggest event of the year - from WOWT (#pawsome)* The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised over $85,000 - from K...2023-09-2510 min
OMAPODPART II: Wendy Townley on microphilanthropy, macroeconomic concerns & #BookTokMolly Shannon & Susan Orlean TOMORROW NIGHT at the Between the Lines Omaha Public Library Foundation fundraiser at the Holland Performing Arts Center! Tix still available right here. (#FUN-raiser)* If you’re not up on #BookTok - as referenced on today’s pod - peep that here.So now that we’re all up on fundraising for the library system, what about other worthy organizations around town???Lemme give you This Weekend in Giving:* The Nebraska Humane Society surpassed its fundraising goal after their biggest event of the year - from W...2023-09-2510 min
OMAPODWendy Townley on the future of librariesGOOOOOOOD MORNIN’ OMAHA! And to the many, many new subscribers who jumped on board yesterday - you’ve got great taste - congrats! And welcome!In less than 24-hours of being live so far, yesterday’s pod racked up hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of listens… So, look - I get it - you were out at P!NK late last night and had three too many in an attempt to forget about the ST!NK lingering all over The Chuck from the wretched masses ‘dancing’ and it’s Tuesday and the weekend feels like forever away and the temperature feels like it...2023-08-2213 min
OMAPODWendy Townley on the future of librariesGOOOOOOOD MORNIN’ OMAHA! And to the many, many new subscribers who jumped on board yesterday - you’ve got great taste - congrats! And welcome!In less than 24-hours of being live so far, yesterday’s pod racked up hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of listens… So, look - I get it - you were out at P!NK late last night and had three too many in an attempt to forget about the ST!NK lingering all over The Chuck from the wretched masses ‘dancing’ and it’s Tuesday and the weekend feels like for...2023-08-2213 min
It's The FixHow Much Are You Allowing To Happen To Yourself?Matt Tompkins and Wendy Townley have a tough question to ask ourselves: How much of the problem are we? Just how much of the negative influences in our lives are we willingly allowing to happen? The good news is that when we answer that question honestly - we are also the solution. We give you several things you can regain control over and 7 ways to feel more control over your life.2020-09-1436 min
It's The FixThe Fix Episode 2 - What's Your Problem?Matt Tompkins and Wendy Townley discuss how they've identified problems, challenges, and traumas and how they worked to overcome those dangerous triggers that can cause negative emotional reactions for years. Then Mike'l Severe sits down with Matt to discuss the evolutions in Mental Health in sports, from youth league to the Pros in a candid and fascinating conversation.2020-08-0255 min
It's The FixThe Fix Podcast Episode 1 - What is The FixMatt Tompkins and his partner, Wendy Townley, sit down for an abbreviated podcast that explains what The Fix is all about and what you can expect in the weeks ahead. Episode 2 and 3 are posted already as a bonus to check out what a full episode sounds like!2020-08-0219 min