The Artist's Inn

Guided meditation for burnout and sparking creativity. Through movement and/or visualization explore how you create a bridge between burnout and creativity.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. 

Is creativity the cure for burnout? What does actually look like? How do I begin to stop scrolling? These questions and more are explored on this months episode of The Artist’t Inn. Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Mentions: STEP INTO THE ARTS | in-person event in Toronto May 23rd or June 6th.https://communityoutwitch.com/product/may-23rd/https://communityoutwitch.com/product/sat-june-6th-step-into-the-arts-an-playful-arts-retreat-day/Wild Geese https://youtu.be/jZQWwyQfUFc?si=VYnpxG1NFsORQtrISabine Silberberg A Tango in the Ruins: Encounters with Beauty in a Harm Reduction EnvironmentDr. Becky @goodinside Caroline Winkler https://www.youtube.com/@Caroline_Winkler

Meditations for Artists: In this guided art-making episode, we continue exploring how creative practice can be an act of generosity—both to ourselves and others. Through a mindful writing and collage activity, you'll reflect on art that has moved you and examine your relationship with sharing your own work.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Music by Alex Fiddes

Is posting about your creative work tone-deaf when the world is on fire? This episode tackles the nagging feeling that being an artist is selfish, examining how art functions as testimony, builds community around shared pain, and ultimately becomes generous only when we allow our offerings to truly reach others.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Mentions: Meredith McGeachie at MAP Actors “Bearing Gifts to the Feast” Stephen K. Levine“From Silence to Testimony, Writing As A Way of Healing: How Telling Our Stories Transforms Our Lives” Louise DeSalvo“Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?” Jeanette Winterson“You Better Be Lightning” Andrea GibsonMusic by Alex Fiddes

Befriend your shadow selves in this creative practice. What part of you do you bypass when you are creating art? What piece do you leave behind? Today we invite them into the conversation and create new dialogues, asking, “What do you have to say?”Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Music by Alex Fiddes

Can you reparent your artist? Is there a power to listening to your resistance? Can you build agency in your artistic practice? This episode we discuss how we can stop bypassing our boundaries and create a space for our shadow selves to speak in our art. Perfect for any creative looking to deepen their practice with compassion and curiosity.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. 2:29 to skip ahead!Mentions: We Can Do Hard Things (7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XzFpVkL3Kf1lzmbAMh5Cn?si=9efdf81adcf44b98Ester Perel Meredith McGeachie"Conversations With Images: An Application of James Hillman's Method of Personifying to Arty Therapy" by Shaun McNiffMusic by Alex Fiddes

New Year's reflection: As the calendar turns and we welcome another year, it's a natural time to pause and look back on the journey we've taken. This moment invites us to celebrate our achievements, learn from our challenges, and set intentions for the months ahead. Whether the past year brought growth, change, or unexpected surprises, reflecting on these experiences helps us move forward with clarity and purpose.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Music by Alex Fiddes

Artistic practice, when approached through a resource-oriented lens, becomes a way to recognize, cultivate, and nourish the strengths and inner wisdom we already possess.Through personal stories and practical insights, the episode delves into resource-oriented approaches, the importance of self-nourishment through creativity, and the value of making art not just as a product, but as a means of growth and healing.Consider how your own creative process can serve as a medicine, offering comfort, clarity, and a path toward becoming the person you want to be. Whether you’re setting intentions for the new year or simply seeking a moment of artistic pause, this episode offers inspiration and guidance for cultivating a more meaningful and restorative artistic practice.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Mentions: Map Actors @mapactors https://www.mapactors.com"The Arts Work - The Process of Intermodal Decentering in Professional Conversations" by Herbert Eberhart"The Essence In A Therapeutic Process, An Alternative Experience of Worlding?" by Paulo KnillMusic by Alex Fiddes

Artistic retreats every month at The Artist’s Inn. Each month, we discuss a new theme and explore through guided creativity tutorials, meditations, and experiential practices. Step inside and discover—through play and curiosity—how to become a kinder, braver artist. Whether you’re a professional actor, dancer, visual artist, or musician, a curious beginner, or anywhere in between, all are welcome at the Inn.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy.