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The Lion's PenArt Manifestos with Samantha Simons, R-CPRS and AIRS FounderSeason 1 : Episode 9Join AIRS founder, Samantha Simons for an introduction to the Art Manifesto. You'll hear some excerpts of manifestos throughout history, be inspired by contributions from AIRS community members, and get some tips for crafting your own.Share your own manifesto with us on Instagram @theAIRSproject to be featured!#theAIRSproject#theLionsPenPodcast#myartmanifestoResources mentioned in this episode:What is an art manifesto?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_manifestohttps://image1.slideserve.com/2039372/the-art-manifesto-l.jpg10 Game Changing Art...2021-11-0120 min
The Lion's PenCreate The Day Challenge with Samantha Simons, R-CPRS and AIRS FounderSeason 1 : Episode 8Join AIRS founder, Samantha Simons for a 30 day challenge to ignite your creativity! Each day provides a prompt to support your writing, visual art, music, or movement and mindfulness endeavors (yoga, dance, meditation, etc).Prompts are general and best left up to your own interpretation with little to no external influence. However, there are some expanded thoughts on the blog should you find yourself stumped or scratching your head.Share your radness and see what other creatives are up to this month:#theAIRSproject#theLionsPenPodcast#CreateTheDay2021-09-0107 min
The Lion's PenHope and Victrolas with Dr. Stephanie Wright, social psychologist, author, and activistSeason 1 : Episode 7CW: Podcast includes sensitive topics - eating disorders, substance use/addiction, grief, social justice.Join AIRS founder, Samantha Simons and Dr. Stephanie Wright, psychologist and author for a discussion on a spectrum of topics from the importance of the humanities in education to access, to programs across the United States that are worth emulating when it comes to recovery support.More about Stephanie: a mother of daughters; an associate professor of psychology; an institutional and organizational consultant; a poet, short story, and novel writer; a textbook author; a dreamer; a sister...2021-08-021h 06
The Lion's PenTo Create Is To Be Human with Ellie Loehner of Alive with Purpose, mental health professionalSome highlights from this episode:Recovery is PERSONAL and INDIVIDUALSAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of WellnessHope and resiliency have a way to help you focus on what really mattersFind hope without placing qualifiers and limitations on itThe work and skill of Self-EfficacyMental illness does not discriminate but external factors and access to resources are disproportionateGet involved in local, community art classesKindness and Empathy make the world a better placeArt is a priorityPreventative support...2021-07-0552 min
The Lion's PenSummer Solstice 2021 - Guided Practice with AIRS founder, Samantha SimonsDownload your copy of the self-inquiry worksheet on our blog:Summer Solstice 2021 Guided Practice WorksheetAny day can be an optimal time for doing a deep-dive into self-inquiry and planning for tomorrow with intention, focus, and commitment. For some, committing to a cycle of evalutation and action on the regular adds a bit more structure to the process and gives something to look forward to.I tend towards a quarterly look at where I’ve been, where I’m at today, and what I want to carve for tomorrow. As such, this practice ofte...2021-06-1327 min
The Lion's PenForgiveness, Music, and Lima Beans with Jessica Sanchez, Potter and AdvocateSamantha Simons, c-rprs /eryt / yacep, talks with Jessica Sanchez, local NoVa artist and advocate about how art process inspires life process, celebrating the beauty in our own art and the art of others, and having a passion for people. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion includes touching on eating disorder. Highlights include:Lighthearted approach to life:Make a mess, clean it up, if you don't like it - ball it up and start all over again!Appreciating one's own art AND being the audience for other's art.Hope can be...2021-05-0357 min
The Lion's PenCreativity for Emotional Growth and Healing with Dibisha Koirala-Adhikary, QMHPSamantha Simons, c-rprs /eryt / yacep, talks with Dibisha Koirala-Adhikary, Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisee about the role creative expression plays for individuals in recovery from Substance Use Disorder. Dibisha weaves together evidence-based practices with personal commentary to help us better understand expressive arts as a healing modality.Highlights include:It’s not about the end product or outcome, it’s about being immersed in the process.Hope has the ability to help people heal.Any creativity promotes emotional growth and healing.Philosophy: An indi...2021-04-0537 min
The Lion's PenFoolishness and Flow with Niecia Bullock, owner: Rooted Yoga CommunityInterview with Niecia Bullock, owner of Rooted Yoga Community in Woodbridge, VA. We talk about a variety of things from today's youth to self-inquiry, rest without guilt, community, and how NO is a complete sentence. Visit our concurrent blog that features a special "Rooted for Revival" playlist from the Rooted Yoga guides! >> People and Resources mentioned:Rooted Yoga CommunityVirtually RootedBook: The Empowered EmpathBook: The Yamas & NiyamasHabits for Positive Headspace / Andrea AdolpheWorkhouse Arts, Lorton, VAFibrespace, Old Town Alexandria...2021-03-011h 01
The Lion's PenPilot: The Lion's PenThe Lion's Pen is the official podcast of the AIRS project and the Pilot episode for this launch!*Trigger Warning: This information discusses mental illness, trauma, and suicide.AIRS stands for Art In Revival Speaks, an artistic and educational platform for peers and by peers. We focus on co-creating a community that amplifies the self-expression of people in recovery and use art as a vehicle for advocacy. This episode offers an introduction to the impact of creative expression in healing, art as advocacy, and peer support.www.theAIRSproject.orgHost: Samantha...2021-02-0117 min