Dance with Your Emotions and Let Them Out

In this episode, CJ Miller explores key insights from Michèle Cassou’s book Point Zero: Creativity Without Limits. He discusses her powerful approach to overcoming creative blocks by asking the right question—a question rooted in the specific fear or resistance at hand. For example: “What would happen if I didn’t care whether this painting sold or not?”CJ shares a personal story about working on a new circular painting. Feeling stuck in one section, he realized his block stemmed from a fear of losing something he found interesting. When he asked himself, “What would happen if I didn’t care if I lost this shape?” the resistance lifted, and creative flow returned.He also reflects on Cassou’s concept of “Point Zero,” her version of what he calls “being in the Gap.” She identifies three inner dragons that often block creativity: the Dragon of Product, the Dragon of Meaning, and the Dragon of Control. CJ explains these dragons and how they manifest in both art-making and everyday life.As he prepares for a break in July, CJ invites listeners to embrace their own pause—and be willing to spend some time in the Gap this summer.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

Magdalena 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. Inspired by Victor Lowenfeld’s developmental stages of artistic growth and thinkers like Tim Ingold and Giora Carmi, she emphasizes the power of simple lines to unlock deeper connections—within ourselves, with others, and with something greater.Her teaching blends deep listening, non-judgmental facilitation, and open group reflection. Rather than interpreting her students’ art, she invites them to find their own meaning—often sparking moments of clarity and transformation. Together with fellow spiritual artist CJ Miller, she shares a passion for helping students release control, marvel at the present moment, and trust the creative process.Magdalena’s Three Core Methods:The Postcard Method A playful warm-up designed to conquer the fear of the blank page and open the flow of intuitive mark-making.The House/Home Method A deep emotional process that centers around the symbolic image of “home,” helping participants explore identity, memory, and belonging.The Triangle Method A two-phase group activity where participants co-create on shared paper—cultivating trust, collaboration, and creative synergy.Magdalena often begins with the simple instruction: “Don’t think. Just scribble.” With eyes open or closed, students begin to tap into a subconscious visual language that becomes the foundation for more expansive artwork—and, ultimately, more expansive living.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this episode, CJMiller reads a parable from his upcoming book Spiritual Parable as a Daily Practice and reflects on the emotional dance we often resist. He shares a simple but powerful method for tuning into intuition—by letting a book choose a message for the day—and opens up about allowing emotions to move through him while painting. This is a reminder to stop resisting and start flowing.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

Author and nutritionist Terri Chrisman shares powerful insights on food, cravings, and simple changes that can transform your health—starting with breakfast.”In this episode, CJ sits down with Terri Chrisman, a renowned speaker, podcaster, author, and board-certified nutritionist with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Terri is the founder of the Fabulous Health Show podcast and fabuloushealth.net, where she shares evidence-based insights to help people reclaim their health through practical, sustainable choices. With warmth and clarity, she breaks down the science behind how food affects our energy, mindset, and long-term well-being—offering hope and strategies for anyone ready to make a change.Terri is also celebrating the release of her new book, Fabulous Health: A Simple Plan to Get Well and Stay Well, where she shares her step-by-step approach to preventing chronic disease and creating lasting lifestyle transformation. In this conversation, she introduces powerful concepts like “Preloading”—eating nutrient-rich veggies first to send fullness signals to the brain—and explains the “Bliss Point,” the engineered combo of sugar, fat, and salt that makes processed foods addictive. “It’s not your fault,” she says, “your brain remembers the pleasure before the bite even happens.” She also touches on the idea of “Dose Response”—the amount of a certain food it takes to trigger a negative (or positive) reaction in your body—urging us to observe how we feel after eating and to let our bodies guide our choices.CJ and Terri explore what it means to truly listen to your body—asking how you feel 30 minutes after eating—and share practical ways to shift your habits without feeling deprived. Terri outlines three simple, life-changing principles: Start where you are, swap out ingredients for healthier versions, and try one new thing every day. Whether it's plant-based milk, whole grains, or a veggie you've never tried, every small change matters.This episode is packed with grounded wisdom and loving encouragement. As Terri puts it, “One small change can improve your life.” Tune in, get inspired, and take the next step on your wellness journey—one conscious bite at a time.For more information on Terri, visit fabuloushealth.netBuy Fabulous Health Book from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/45fF14yPick up a signed copy here (USA only) https://fabuloushealthbook.netJOI plant milk bases https://addjoi.com/fabuloushealthUse code FABULOUSHEALTH for 10% offWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this heart-centered episode, CJMiller sits down with singer-songwriter Eugene Kurolap, whose most recent release, “Nothing is Free,” reveals a cinematic evolution in his music. Eugene shares how songwriting isn’t something he forces—it arrives through antennae mode, a deep listening to the universe. The first half of a song, he says, is pure intuition. The second half? That’s when the mind steps in to shape it.From early choir days to strumming a guitar passed down by his father, Eugene discovered that music was always his Creative DNA. Today, he travels in an old laundry truck, playing wherever the road calls, intent on helping people slow down, breathe, and be present through sound.CJ and Eugene explore:What inspires a songThe power of presence in performanceBalancing words and sound in the creative processThe influence of artists like Trevor HallHis listener-led “Genie Club” music experienceLearn more or commission a personalized song at eugene-music.com Eugene is also available for crafting custom songs for anniversaries, weddings, and meaningful milestones—gifts that last a lifetime.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

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 must ask, What is mine to do?This episode is a reminder: you can’t control how others receive your gift—but you can choose how you give it. Stay in your joy, focus on what lifts your energy, and keep creating with love.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this episode, CJ welcomes artist, musician, and spiritual creator Ariel Basso, whose entire life is devoted to following the breadcrumbs of Spirit. Ariel lives nomadically, led by inner guidance and a mission to create sacred, healing spaces through art, sound, and vibration. From painting symbolic language to playing ancient wind instruments like the didgeridoo, Ariel’s work becomes a living dialogue with the Divine.He shares his transformative journey from grief and depression to a powerful spiritual awakening in his teens, which launched a “spiritual boot camp” of meditation, prayer, stretching, and journaling. That period gave birth to his lifelong vow: to create only what celebrates unity and Spirit.Ariel discusses his show at Northwood Art & Music House, his philosophy of vibrational sound therapy, and how circles in ancient mysticism have shaped his meditative art practice. He and CJ explore themes of joy, creative flow, and listening to Creative Intelligence in the moment—whether painting, performing, or simply breathing.Whether you're an artist, a seeker, or someone longing to reconnect with sacred expression, this conversation is an invitation to listen deeply, create bravely, and walk your own path guided by Spirit.For more information on Ariel visit, https://www.arielbasso.com/For more information on CJ, visit, https://www.spiritualartisttoday.com/Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this soul-stirring episode, CJMiller dives deep into the heart of originality in the creative process. Sparked by a listener’s comment that struck a nerve, “Little CJ” makes an honest appearance—offended, vulnerable, and ready to set the record straight.CJ shares why he refuses to teach style mimicry—and how his method is rooted in helping artists discover their unique mark. Through music, mindfulness, somatic movement, spiritual asemic practices, and even back-and-forth dueling exercises, he guides students into the sacred space where true originality lives.He also opens up about a painful past experience with a teacher who insisted that everyone paint like him—and how that moment shaped CJ’s commitment to honoring creative individuality.This episode is a rallying cry for trusting your inner voice, not the loudest voice in the room. Whether you're an artist, seeker, or spiritual traveler, it’s a powerful reminder:You don’t have to copy anyone to be great. You already are.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In 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 with clarity and participate fully in co-creation.Through mindful creative practices and the art of self-discovery, CJ reveals how we are all spiritually connected—and reminds us that there are as many possibilities as stars in the sky. The episode closes with a simple yet powerful visualization to help you set your own sacred intention today.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In 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 vision and a word: Yantra—the ancient Hindu symbol of divine geometry. Today, she leads workshops where participants paint yantras as intentional meditations.Victoria and CJ explore the role of stillness, the symbolic power of the lotus flower, and what it means to paint from a place beyond thought. Her work invites us into the space between the sounds, where the essence of light—beyond any name—reveals itself.Art becomes the practice. The painting becomes the prayer. Visit her at victoriatara.com and on Instagram @victoria.tara.artWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.