The Art Of...: Recent Episodes
Lea Fisher
The Art Of... unveils the masterpiece that results from taking action for your own healing.
It upholds that by embracing our pain, worry, and the external world we can heal and create the life we want for ourselves. It invites in our messiness, and frankly, our humanity to highlight that our setbacks are cosmic setups for our ultimate ascension… if we choose to see them as such.
Your host, Lea Fisher, trauma survivor who emerged to become a multi-awarded Reflectionist artist, guides her listeners to unlock their creative capacity and design a life of holistic wellness. She holds space for shame-reducing conversations while promoting radical self-acceptance through honest and frank dialogue. As a Healing Curator, Lea also provides her audience with the raw materials they need to activate their self-healing.
Follow Lea Fisher on Instagram @leafisherart
Visit www.leafisherart.com
We can hardly believe it!! After 5 years of waiting, Lea is finally finished with her book. Listen today as she talks about how the idea for the book originated and discusses her creative process.
In this episode of The Art Of...
- Lea's announces her book launch and Exhibition on 5/6 at Samuel Lynne Galleries, 6:00 to 9:00
- A vignette reading and discussion from Lea's book
- Image management as a coping mechanism
Connect with Lea
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ Leafisherart.com
- Lea's Book ~Self-Portraits: Reflections of an Artist’s Journey
***Books on Amazon won't be delivered until June however, you may purchase a book by emailing info@samuellynne.com or in person at Samuel Lynne Galleries.
Hope to see everyone on May 6th!!
Today Lea chats with friend and my former therapist, Ashley Berges, nationally syndicated radio show personality, author of The 10 Day Challenge to Live Your True Life, host of The Celebrity Perspective on Amazon Prime, Speaker, mentor, and Live Your True Life Coach.
Ashley has dedicated her life to search and discover ways of helping people overcome toxic relationships, to help them to understand how they accepted and entered into the toxic relationship, why the red flags were overlooked, and how to create and manifest true conscious decisions to augment old programming and create a new way of life. You don’t have to settle with negativity and that which doesn’t bring you joy, you don’t have to settle for manipulation, gaslighting, being made to feel bad about yourself, being told how bad you are and the guilt and shame you carry by dealing with this day in and day out. You can choose a different way of life, you can live true to yourself and you can let go of outdated teachings, toxic cycles and patterns, and all ways of life that no longer serve you. Ashley is here to help you live your true life, your authentic life, the life you are meant to live.
In this episode of The Art Of...
- Living your "best" vs. "true" life
- Ashley's childhood chronic illness and the gifts it bestowed upon her
- Dysfunction within relationships and how it acts as the mirror to our own trauma
- How to address red flags early on in relationships
- Traits of Narssarciastic Personality Disorder and its link with codependency
- Covert Narcissism
- Enabling toxic behavior
Resources:
Movies ~
Connect with Ashley:
- Book an appointment with Ashley ~ HERE
- Instagram ~ @Ashleyberges
- YouTube
- Website ~ Ashleyberges.com
- And MUCH more from Ashley- HERE!!
Connect with Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Listen in as Lea chats with fellow podcaster and friend, Tiffany Blackmon, a tenacious and dynamic woman who wears many hats. As a nationally recognized chef, podcast host of My So-Called Fabulous, influencer, cookbook author, mother, wife, daughter, and friend, Tiffany dishes with us about how she keeps things... "so fabulous". The girls are keeping it real here today Y'all.
In this episode of The Art of...
- Tiffany Blackmon's process around self confidence and sharing her authenticity
- The joy and rewards of being of service
- Health Journey with a chronic G.I.issues
- Using physical exercise as a way to engage in self-loving behaviors
- Evolving while falling in love with one's self
Resources:
Labyrinths to walk in dallas texas
Connect with Tiffany:
Instagram: @tiffanyblackmon
Website: tiffanyblackmon.com
Tiffy Talking S*IT! Podcast Episode
Connect with Lea:
Instagram: @leafisherart
Website: leafisherart.com
Did you know that emotionally-charged events from your past can still be haunting you in the form of "trapped emotions"; emotional energies that literally inhabit your body?
Listen today as Lindsey Little, Emotion Code Practitioner, references Dr. Bradley Nelson's work and explains how trapped emotions can create pain, malfunction, and eventual disease as well as have a dramatic effect on how you think, the choices that you make, and how successful you will be.
In this episode of The Art Of...
- Lindsey's travels and the thread of unconditional love she observed
- The Emotion Code and its healing capabilities
- Releasing trapped emotions from the body
- Muscle testing
- Emotion Code success stories
Resources:
The Emotion Code by Bradley Nelson
Power vs Force by David Hawkins
Word Magic by Laurel Airica
Mutant Message Down Under by Marlow Morgan
Contact Lindsey:
Instagram: @root\_awakening\_wellness
Website: https://rootawakeningwellness.weebly.com
Contact Lea:
Instagram: @Leafisherart
Website: Leafisherart.com
Listen today as Lea discusses end of 2022 energies and discusses her personal journey with dealing with difficult emotions surrounding the end of the past year. She will take you through her process and offer inspiration for those who need emotional reinforcement as they lean into their own reservoirs of personal power and take personal responsibility for their healing in 2023!!
In Today's Episode of The Art Of...
- Pain is part of the human experience. You are not terminally unique
- How the human emotional evolutionary process parallels the metamorphosis of the butterfly
- How difficult emotions make us stronger and are essential to developing personal power and purpose
- Encouragement to fly like the butterfly and be the hero in your own story
Resource:
- You Were Not Born To Suffer by Blake Bauer
Connect with Lea:
- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
Listen today as Lea has a conversation with Dr. Michael Crane, one of her FAVORITE practitioners she has been utilizing for over 13 years!!
On this episode of The Art Of....
Information on Alphabiotics:
- The Alphabiotics Alignment involves a process of unification of brain hemispheres and integration of higher levels of life force. The alignment is administered by a dedicated and skilled professional as an expression of service.
- The alignment is done with an understanding that “The Innate Wisdom” of the body, in the individual is what guides and directs all the processes of healing, growth and evolution. Alphabiotics assumes that Human beings are whole brained in their natural state, not over-stressed.
- The Alphabiotics Alignment Process is an authentic Service shared for the purpose of assisting the Participant on their journey to balance the stress in their lives. The Alignment is likely to be an entirely new experience for the Participant.
- The Alignment involves a gentle and safe hands-on technique that is delivered by a Certified Developmental Alphabioticist.
- Alphabiotics professionals, called Certified Developmental Alphabioticists, assist people interested to take a proactive stance against the weakening effects of persistent physical, chemical, mental, spiritual, and emotional chronic stress.
- Alphabiotics is about cause-correction, stress recovery and life enhancement; Alphabioticists value all life. Alphabioticists will offer teachings, information, opinions, and products, however, they do not prescribe drugs or medical treatments. Similarly, Alphabioticists do not perform spinal adjustments and they do not provide mental health counseling.
- Certified Developmental Alphabioticists are skilled stress relief professionals, but they are not medical doctors. Accordingly, they do not diagnose medical diseases or musculoskeletal conditions and Alphabiotics is not intended to be a substitute for medical examination and treatment. Alphabiotics is not, in any way, associated with the Chiropractic profession or any other medical professions.
Resources:
Make an appointment with Dr. Crane: Website
YouTube Interview with Dr. Crane
Bruce Lipton:
The Honeymoon Effect: The Science of Creating Heaven on Earth
The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter, and Miracles
Inner Evolution on Gaia TV
Follow Lea:
Instagram: @leafisherart
Website: leafisherart.com
You know what they say, having a resentment toward someone is like you drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. So how do we consciously identify our resentments and release them and embrace forgiveness? Well, if you have been asking yourself this question, the universe has directed you to the perfect place.
In this episode of The Art Of...
- Identifying four different levels of resentment
- Healing techniques to practice letting go of resentments
Resources:
- The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life by Emmet Fox
- Around the Year with Emmet Fox: A Book of Daily Readings by Emmet Fox
Follow Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Listen today as Lea has a mind-bending conversation with her friend Will von Bolton. As a photographer, author, musician, and thought leader, Will is an extraordinary creative who utilizes advertising techniques to articulate concepts in the most efficient and magnetic way possible as a mode of self-improvement and enlightenment.
Will von Bolton's Becoming Conscious is developing an OPERATING SYSTEM FOR YOUR MIND,
Resources
The Daily Stoic ~ Ryan Holiday
- YouTube
Daren Martin
- Instagram ~@darenmdrtinphd
- Books Store
Follow Will
- Instagram ~ @willvonbolton
- Website ~ willvonbolton.com
- Book ~ Loophole to Happiness
Follow Lea
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Are you ever in the mood to consume some yummy information that nourishes your inside and makes you feel all warm and loving?? Well today on The Art Of..., Lea shares her favorite resources she is into right now as we go into the fall season. Listen today for her #HealingCurator advice gives a little gentle nudge to get you moving on the self-love path!
In this episode of The Art Of...
It's all about the resources and they are all below!! :)
Resources:
Books
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- Mutant Message Down Under by Marlow Morgan
Kryon - Healing Soul
- Kryon Teaches How to Control Physics With Consciousness to Manifest Your Dream Life
Amir Zandinejad aka Beard ~▪️Mobility specialist▪️Health & Performance Coach
- Instagram ~ @beardthebestyoucanbe
- Sample KINSTRETCH Class
Affirmations ~ Don't forget to say them out loud!!
- Self-Love Affirmations
- Love & Romance Affirmations
Music
- Black as Night by Medicine for the People ~ Spotify * YouTube
- Ascension by Kristina B Persson ~ Spotify * YouTube
Join Lea for this solo episode as she briefly recaps her year and connects with you on her 49th birthday. She reviews the podcast Actualized.org with Leo Gura and discusses her enthusiasm around his ideas about falling in love with life by falling in love with creativity, health, growth, learning and consistent execution.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- The futility of chasing the dopamine hits of existence
- Cultivating a reverence for the miracle of reality
- Birthday reflection questions
Resources:
- June 27th episode: How To Fall In Love With Life
- Actualized.org with Leo Gura
Follow Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
“HOLY SHIT!” is what Suzy Batiz, the founder of Poo~Pourri and supernatural, says while reflecting on her journey of liberation from a lifetime of oppression, convention and conformity using radical transformational and pattern-breaking thinking.
Transformation is the common thread that runs throughout Suzy’s life and her companies. Whether transforming literal shit into a pleasant-smelling experience with Poo~Pourri, the household cleaning industry from toxicity to aromatherapeutic magic with supernatural or people’s lives with her growing personal brand, Suzy is a revolutionary explorer of infinite potential in the playground of life, who loves to inspire others and bring them along for the ride.
Suzy experienced some of life’s lowest lows — poverty, sexual and domestic abuse, depression, two bankruptcies and a suicide attempt — which led to what she calls the luxury of losing everything. After harnessing the power of intuition, her journey led her to building her businesses from the ground up without ever taking a dollar of outside investment. Suzy harnessed the power of true transformation and turned ALIVE IDEAS into a $500+ million empire.
Suzy has been featured by leading publications including Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company and Entrepreneur. She has been named one of Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women in America (2019), EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2017), Conscious Company’s World Changing Women (2019), EarthX’s Community Leader of the Year (2019) and is WBENC (Women Owned) certified business owner. Suzy has also been interviewed for Leaders Create Leaders, Modern Hero, Marie Forleo’s Marie TV and has given presentations for Conscious Capitalism, Google, HustleCon, SXSW, Create & Cultivate & the In goop Health summit.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- Suzy's journey from "train wreck" to "transformist"
- How impoverished circumstances can foster creativity
- Being grateful for the pain
- The journey of confidence in creativity
- How death is related to creativity
- Being impeccable vs. perfectionistic
Resources
- Byron Katie ~ Overview
- Gene Keys
Follow Suzy
Instagram ~ @suzybatiz
Website ~ suzybatiz.com
Texas Monthly's Article on Suzy's home. It's incredible. Must see!!
Follow Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Megan Benanti has been a practicing psychic and intuitive energy healer for over 20 years in Dallas, TX. She has read for thousands of guests both privately and at events. She has been seen in various media publications, including NBC, Spectrum News, Paper City, and others. She focuses on helping others improve their quality of life by bringing attention to their soul’s work. She is a writer, committed gardener, creative soul, and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- Megan's journey to working with the Tarot
- How long-term therapy can lay a foundation for life skills
- Megan's cancer and spiritual transition from doing healing work
- Following the flow of intuitive hits
- The beautiful ever-changing road of the creative path
- The power of incorporating prayer in a daily spiritual practice
- Maintaining peace in the midst of uncomfortable feelings
Resources:
- Caroline Myss ~ Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing
- Free Resource ~ The Earthing Movie: The Remarkable Science of Groundingearthing Movie
- Clark Strand ~ The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary
Follow Megan:
- Instagram ~ @meganbenanti
- Website ~ www.tarotdallas.com
Follow Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Today Lea speaks with James Hart, Director of Social Innovation, Creative and Arts Entrepreneurship at SMU, Meadow's School of Art.
James Hart has won numerous pedagogical awards and innovation honors. He is a professor of practice at Meadows School of the Arts, serving as director of Arts Entrepreneurship and director of the Meadows Artist Bridge. The Meadows Artist Bridge, designed by Hart, facilitates Meadows student entrepreneurship and professional work, and connects students with community members looking to hire talent. In addition to managing two minors in arts entrepreneurship and arts management, Hart is a faculty member in the M.M.I.A.M. master’s program and serves as Faculty-in-Residence of McElvaney Commons at SMU.
Hart is the founder and former dean of TITAN Teaterakademi (The International Theatre Academy Norway), a full-time accredited conservatory for theatre entrepreneurship in Oslo, Norway, the first of its kind in Europe. He also served as artistic director for TITAN’s producing entity, Teatergruppe, for six years. Before founding TITAN, Hart taught classes as a guest lecturer at several institutions, including the Yale School of Drama, New York University, the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, Tufts University, Fu Jen University in Taipei, Taiwan and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, among others. Hart has given multiple keynote speeches and regularly advises universities and colleges that are developing arts entrepreneurship programs, and he has served as a guest speaker for the U.S. Department of State. He co-founded the Worldwide Art Collective theatre festival in Taichung, Taiwan.
Hart is a co-founder of the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (SAEE), the first academic society for arts entrepreneurship education. Meadows School of the Arts held the inaugural SAEE conference in June 2014. Hart is a member of the SMU Big iDeas steering committee and SMU Incubator steering committee, serves on the SMU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advisory Board and is a faculty advisor on the Meadows Dean’s Advisory Council on Creativity, Innovation and Empowerment. Hart currently serves as assistant vice president of programming and as a board member for the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) and he is a partner at Social Venture Partners, Dallas. There, he served as co-curriculum developer for the The Dana Juett Residency. Hart also advises other universities in the creation of arts entrepreneurship programs and curricular initiatives around experiential learning for entrepreneurship.
Artistically, Hart has earned credit and recognition as an actor, director, writer and producer. As an actor, he has played roles at Yale Repertory Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Shakespeare Festival of Dallas and Dallas Theater Center, among others. Other artistic work of Hart’s has been seen in America, Russia, Taiwan, Iran, Denmark, and Turkey.
Hart earned his M.F.A. in acting from the Yale School of Drama in 1999 and graduated from SMU with a B.F.A. in theatre in 1996.
Hart is the author of many experiential entrepreneurship exercises for the classroom. His games, simulations, demonstrations, and exercises have been used in dozens of universities in the U.S. and abroad.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- Moving toward aligned action around entrepreneurship as a creative
- Is higher education necessary to become a successful working artist?
- Paradime shifts in thinking around making a living as a creative
- The Meadows School of Arts, SMU program: Arts management and entrepreneurship, higher learning to learn the business of artistic pursuits
- The hero's journey and how it relates to the creative journey
- Letting go of toxic people in your life to free up creative energy
Resources:
- Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship ~ Undergrad program
- Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship ~ Graduate Studies
- James Hart's book ~ Classroom Exercises for Entrepreneurship: A Cross-disciplinary Approach
- The Artist's Way
- Joseph Campbell:
Joseph Campbell: Power of Myth with Bill Moyers ~ TV Series
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion
The Writer's Journey ~ Christopher Vogler
Follow James:
- Work with James ~ jdhart@mail.smu.edu
- Website
Follow Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.
— Pablo Picasso
In today's solo episode, Lea is checking in to see how you are handling the "heat" of the Summer. With tips on ways to engage in compassionate self-care, she offers some emotional cooldowns to cope with this Summer's intense emotional energy.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional
- Tip on making peace with uncomfortable emotions
- Engaging with nature and animals as natural medicine
Resources:
- To Be Magnetic - Neural Manifestation Program
- The Aubrey Marcus Podcast
- The Happiness Lab
- The Journey from Loneliness to Solitude
Connect with Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
"If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete."
Buddha
Today Lea speaks with fellow Dallasite and dear friend, Norah Meier-Maroulis. As a dog rescuer and activist, Norah channels her creative energy into decreasing the animal homeless population and educating the public about issues concerning animal behavior and proper care as the Social Media/Marketing coordinator at EARS ~ Education & Animal Rescue Society Working along side EARS, Norah is committed to finding homes for unwanted animals that would otherwise perish in shelters.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- How Norah followed her heart and began an animal rescue
- How fostering an animal can heal a human
- The biggest mistake people make when deciding to foster a dog
- How to do a walking meditation with your dog
- ALL the different ways to get involved with EARS
Resources:
EARS (Education & Animal Rescue Society) ~ Website
EARS (Education & Animal Rescue Society) ~ Instagram
EARS (Education & Animal Rescue Society) ~ Facebook
Dallas Strays and Rescues ~ Facebook
My Pig Filled Life ~ Instagram
Headspace ~ Meditation, Sleep and Mindfulness App
Follow Norah:
IG ~ @norahmaroulis
Follow Lea:
IG ~ @leafisherart
Website ~ www.leafisherart.com
"When we share our lives with animals, our spiritual paths intertwine"
Kathleen Prasad
Wolf, Wolf!! Do something good today :)
Dr. Kristi Farrell joins Lea on The Art Of…. today to discusses how to achieve the highest level of physical and functional chiropractic health.
Along with her team at Back to Health, Dr. Farrell’s mission is to help as many people as possible live pain-free without the use of harmful drugs and surgeries. They emphasize improving health to reduce the risk of pain and illness before a problem starts. Back to Health sets itself apart from conventional medicine, which focuses on attempting to treat disease once it occurs. Most people would rather be healthy and avoid illness if they could, and this is why Dr. Farrell created their wellness chiropractic center focusing on the entirety of health.
In today's episode of The Art Of....
- Regenerative medicine modalities
- Chiropractic care and wholistic benefits
- Childhood trauma and how it contributes to physical ailments
- Living pain free without the use of surgery or harmful drugs
- Improving health to reduce the risk of pain and illness before a problems starts
- Training the body to retain its natural power
Follow Lea:
- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: www leafisherart
Follow Dr. Farrell:
- Instagram: @dfwbacktohealth
- Website: www.dfwbacktohealth.com
- The Earthing Movie ~ Grounding documentary on Gaia TV
- Grounding sheets
- Grounding mat
- Grounding mouse pad
- Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
- Power vs Force by David Hawkins
- The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett
- The Ed Mylett Show Podcast
- InterEvolution with Bruce Lipton on Gaia TV
- Rewired with Joe Dispenza on Gaia TV
- Lea's podcast episode reviewing Joe Dispenza ~ Creating New Realities: How to Rewire Your Brain
- The Heart Math Institute
Remember to create something beautiful today!
Today Lea has a chat with fashion stylist and entrepreneur, Alex Cohen. Distinguished as one of Dallas’ most chic multi-hyphenate, she has produced numerous editorial pieces and her work can be seen on red carpets stretching from Texas, Nashville, LA and New York.
Incorporating her love for fashion and drive to empower others, Alex has been able to bridge the gap between high-fashion aesthetics and accessibility for her clientele base. Alex believes in the interconnectivity between the outer self + appearance with how you feel inside and works with intention to bring this mindset to her clients.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- Personal styling as an art form
- When is it appropriate to call one’s self an “artist”
- The value of a morning routine to support an intentional mindset
- 3 simple styling tips for everyone
- Different facets of the business of personal styling
- Importance of self-compassion and self-study to aid in creating with intention
Resources:
- The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma
- School of Greatness Podcast with Lewis Howes
- Meetup.com
Follow Lea:
- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: www.leafisherart
Follow Alex:
- Instagram: @styledbycohen
- TikToc: @styledbycohen
- Website: www.styledbycohen
Today Lea has a conversation with Lauren Talbot, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, author and founder of Feel Good Dallas.
Lauren speaks candidly with Lea about how she has personally struggled with her weight, mental health, complexion, and digestion for years and how much joy it brings her to see others not having to cope with this stress after utilizing her holistic nutrition strategies.
While society has made the idea of wellness complicated with it’s many diet trends, detoxes and protein powders, Lauren offers the tools you need to feel empowered so you can laugh more and stress less.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- How good food supports mental health
- Aging and the physical costs of restrictive eating
- The magic of food combining and eating the foods you love
- How to manage food cravings and avoid feeling deprived of pleasurable foods
- Two supplements to support digestion
Resources:
- An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Follow Lauren:
- Instagram: @laurentgillan @feelgooddallas
- Website: laurentgillan.com
Follow Lea:
- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
Are you feeling lonely?? Oh, you are going to love this episode! On today’s show, Lea discusses her process of transforming the emotion of loneliness into solitude. She introduces the To Be Magnetic podcast and program and explains how it has been instrumental in her healing around this lifelong emotion.
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- The definitions and the differences between loneliness and solitude
- Discussion of the cycle of medicating loneliness with dysfunctional relationships
- The To Be Magnetic program and how it helps heal self-limiting beliefs that perpetuate loneliness
- The benefits of engaging and self-healing work
Resources:
- EXPANDED Podcast by To Be Magnetic with Lacy Philips
- Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love by Pia Mellody
- Trauma Bonding: How to Stop Feeling Stuck, Overcome Heartache, Anxiety and PTSD by Annely Alexander
Follow Lea:
- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
On today's show, Lea has a conversation with motivational speaker, licensed professional counselor advisor, author, transformational coach AND her previous graduate school professor, Dr Tanisha Guy. They delve into different kinds of therapists and what types of questions a client might ask before committing to a certain clinician. They also talk about Dr. Guy’s transition from seeing traditional therapy clients into her next evolution of coaching other helping professionals and developing the therapeutic business model. This episode is perfect if anyone listening is interested in being in the helping profession at any level 😁
In today's episode of The Art Of...
- Advice on developing a therapeutic business model for those interested in exploring working in a helping profession
- What is the difference between therapist, life coach, psychologist, psychiatrist
- How to know if you need a therapist or an accountability partner
- The benefit of using a journal for self-reflection
- Lea’s humorous first experience of being a counselor working with a thrupple
Resources:
- Legion ~ Netflix
- Soul Maturity: 120 Question Introspective Journal
Follow Dr. Guy
- Instagram ~ @guytee98
- TikTok ~ @drtanishaguy
- Website ~ Stccounseling.com
- Book an appointment or speaking engagement
Follow Lea:
• Instagram ~ @leafisherart
• Website ~ leafisherart.com
Are you ready for your daily dose of sunshine?!? Today on the show, Lea has an expansive conversation with Dallas native and co-owner of Dallas Yoga Center, David Sunshine. They discuss creative energy and how it has formed David as a yogi, mystic ceremonial somatic alchemist lightning dreamer, and artist.
In today’s episode of The Art Of...
- David’s experience studying Tibetian Buddhism and working with the Dalai Lama in India
- Yoga and the meditation of embodiment
- Trauma and health viewed from the yogi perspective
- David’s definition and experience with shamanic journeys and what they represent
- Experiencing supportive spaces through connected community
Resources:
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Great Cosmic Mother by Monica Sjöö
- Spirt Hacking by Shaman Durek
- Ancient Wisdom Today Podcast with Shaman Durek
- Bhola Banstola, Author at Society for Shamanic Practice
- Shauman Simbirski
Follow David:
- Instagram ~ @Lightning_dreamer
- Website ~ dallasyogacenter.com
- Sunshine Miniature Trees
Follow Lea:
- Instagram ~ @leafisherart
- Website ~ leafisherart.com
Have you ever had something catastrophic happen in your life only for it to turn out to be a blessing? In today’s solo episode, Lea discusses the possibility of experiencing these events on a continuum rather than an absolute good or bad. She closes the show with how painful experiences can provide opportunities for growth and expansive service.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Judging our circumstances
- Alchemizing our pain
- Managing expectations
- Accepting life on life’s terms
- The Parable of the Chinese Farmer
Resource:
Alan Watts
No More Guilt...
The Principle Of Not Forcing
The Illusion of MONEY, TIME & EGO
Follow Lea:
Instagram ~ @leafisherart
Website ~ leafisherart.com
What do women really want from a relationship? Well, we can’t speak for all women but we can speak for these two!! Listen in today as Lea has a candid conversation about the dating journey with one of her great friends, and CMO of Mind Valley Meditation, Jeanette Breen.
In this episode of The Art Of...
- The journey of manifesting a conscious relationship
- Instant attraction vs. trauma bonding
- Becoming what you want to attract
- Vulnerability and masculinity
- Becoming the best version of yourself
- Taking action and letting go of the outcome
Resources:
- The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- You Only Fall in Love Three Times: The Secret Search for Our Twin Flame by Kate Rose
- The Way of the Superior Man by David Dieda
- Aubrey Marcus ~ Podcast
Follow Lea:
- @leafisherart
- leafisherart.com
Follow Jeannette:
- @spiritofjeannette
Do you consider yourself a creative person? Well, after this episode you definitely will!
Today, in this solo episode Lea discusses one of her favorite subjects, creative energy. She talks about releasing the attachment to outcomes while creating and why everything we create doesn’t have to be “good”. As you listen, consider the creative impulse and how is it innate to every human on the planet ~ Even YOU! 😊
In this episode of The Art Of…
- Why creativity is not limited to the performing and visual arts
- Why every person on the planet is a “creative”
- How procrastination and perfectionism are only just fear playing dress up
- This importance of practice in the creative process
- Why failure is vital to the creative process
- The opinions of others and why it doesn't matter
Follow Lea:
• Instagram: @leafisherart
• Website: leafisherart.com
Resources:
Podcast: Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert
Book: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Today in this solo episode, Lea examines the emotional relationship we have with our material possessions. She discusses societal programming around consumption and how to develop a healthy balance between having what we want and obsessively wanting more.
In this episode of The Art Of....
- Creating space for items we genuinely love and value
- Granting unapologetic permission to love luxury
- Practical tips to let go of “what if” and “someday” items
- Examining the “why” around impulse purchases
Follow Lea:
- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
Resource:
- The Minimalists Podcast
- Instagram: @theminimalists
Today on The Art Of... Lea has a conversation with Alexander Coronado about different ways to explore energy. Alexander is a Dallas-based sound healer, reiki master, geomancy practitioner and end-of-life doula. Journey with Lea and Alexander as they explore unhealthy attachments, destigmatize the taboo topic of death and discuss the power of unconditional love.
In this episode:
- Incorporating feng shui into the home
- Decluttering and letting go of our attachment to “things”
- The function of a death doula with loved ones and pets
- Leaning into the power of unconditional love
- What is reiki anyway??
Resources:
- Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing Uncommon Things ~ Joe Dispenza
- The Midnight Gospel
- Mutant Message Down Under ~ Marlow Morgan
- Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
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- Instagram: @mystical.xander.vibes
- Facebook: Mystical Xander Vibes
Events:
- Weekly Sound Healing, $20
- Sound Healing Workshop ~ 5/14/22
- 4D Sound Healing ~ 5/22/22, $55
- Death Cafe ~ 4/28/22, Free
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Today on the show, Lea has a conversation with the creator of Style Beyond Age, Sonia Lovett. As a 69 year-old digital creator, social media influencer, world traveler, fashion enthusiast and wellness blogger Sonia has made it her mission to help women empower themselves through beauty and style. She and Lea discuss the societal intricacies of aging well and maintaining a strong sense of self-worth and relevancy.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Tips on how to cultivate habits to feel beautiful daily
- How to drop fear and embrace beauty at any age
- The power of staying engaged and relevant
- The demonization of aging in the current culture
- Perfecting the shabby chic look
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
Follow Sonia:
- Instagram: @stylebeyondage
- Website: stylebeyondage.com
Resources:
- The Seven Spiritual Laws for Success: A Practical Guide to Fulfillment of Your Dreams by Deepak Chopra
- The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women by Naomi Wolf
You may know that being of service can be a beautiful contribution to those in need and society as a whole but have you ever considered what is in it for you? On today’s solo episode of The Art Of… Lea discusses how giving the gift of service not only helps those around you but also is an integral part of the self-healing process. Listen as she discusses how we all have the ability to be useful to our fellow humans and gives simple suggestions on how to be of service in your daily life.
In this episode of The Art Of…
- The difference between codependency and service
- Why acts of kindness benefit the giver infinitely more than the one receiving
- How being responsibly selfish benefits others
- Ways to implement three simple acts of service
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
- Lea's newsletter coming soon!
Resources:
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
- Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody.
- Movie: Pay It Forward
Your emotions are people, too…sorta. Today on the show, Lea shares a book that’s recently impacted her greatly: “The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler”. It personifies our emotions in a way that makes them easier to understand and accept. Listen to learn why you’re not at war with your emotions and how to make peace with them so you can grow and evolve into your truest self.
In this episode of The Art Of…
- Looking at our emotions in a personified way in order to make peace with them
- Understanding the different levels of consciousness
- Why certain emotions drain our lifeforce
- How to accept our emotions for what they are
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
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Resources:
- The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler
- Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender by David R. Hawkins M.D., Ph.D.
- Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins M.D., Ph.D.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Manifestation is more than just wishing something into existence. In fact, there’s actual science behind it. And on today’s solo episode, Lea is here to talk about just that! In this episode, she dives into the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, author and researcher of epigenetics, and neuroscience. She shares how his work has changed her life for the better, explains the science behind pattern and habit changes, and empowers you to create new realities for yourself by rewiring your brain today.
In this episode of The Art Of…
- Taking a deep look at the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza
- The science behind changing your thought patterns
- How manifestation and the law of attraction actually work
- How to unlock the unconscious brain and rewire your thinking
- Why meditation plays a key role in creating new realities
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Resources:
- Series: Rewired with Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Book: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Book: Becoming Supernatural: How Common People are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe Despenza
- Instagram: @drjoedispenza
- Website: drjoedispenza.com
- Gaia TV
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
At their foundation - what are emotions? And how do we work with them to benefit, not damage us? Today on the show, Lea dives into this and how she’s been working through it in her own personal life lately. She shares the biology behind emotions, why our emotions are here to serve us, and how to keep from the easy fallback mechanisms of repression and avoidance.
In this episode of The Art Of…
- The purpose of emotions in our lives
- How to work with, not against, your emotions
- Rewiring your unhealthy coping mechanisms for dealing with emotions
- What happens when emotions get trapped in the body
- How to take responsibility and quit playing the victim
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
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Resources:
- Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins
- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a fun and lighthearted episode as Lea is joined by one of her best friends, Devin Savage. They dive into this new saga, Dating With Devin, as they touch on their personal dating adventures in the city of Dallas! Devin shares a bit of his backstory, how he left his corporate job to pursue his creative passions, and he and Lea laugh as they reminisce on some of their dating experiences (including the hilarious story of how they first met).
In this episode of The Art Of…
- Meet Lea’s good friend Devin as they chat about their dating adventures!
- A sneaky tip to get someone’s attention at a bar
- The serendipitous and hilarious story of how Lea and Devin met
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Follow Devin:
- Instagram: @devinsavage
Resources:
- Matthew Hussey Instagram: @thematthewhussey
- Matthew Hussey Youtube: @thematthewhussey
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Have you ever felt like you’ve fallen off the path a bit? Like you’re out of alignment, and you need to get back to center? Well today, on The Art Of…, Lea shares her own personal experience with recalibration after drifting. Listen for her #HealingCurator advice for how to get back on track, why aligning herself spiritually is so vital for her mental health, and hear updates about how the podcasting journey has been going!
In this episode of The Art Of…:
- How Lea started this show and what she’s learned so far
- Why busyness can knock us out of alignment
- How to recalibrate and re-center when you’ve gotten off the path
- Three practical tips for when you feel stuck in a rut
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Resources:
- Simply Be website
- Simply Be Instagram: @simplybeagency
- Jessica’s Zweig’s Instagram: @jessicazweig
- Be by Jessica Zweig
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today on the show, Lea is joined by another extension of Breathe Meditation and Wellness in Dallas, TX. Currently getting his masters in counseling, Shon Mondragon have a plethora of experience, both professionally and personally, in the art of meditation and the conscious mind. He and Lea discuss what attachment theory is, the differences between the conscious and the unconscious mind, and why relaxation is more than just something you “do”.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Finding healing through the practice of meditation
- Where consciousness meets creativity
- The power of changing the way you interact with your inner world
- Why our brains process certain information on an unconscious level
- The history of sound bowl meditation and audible ceremonial practices
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Follow Shon:
- Instagram: @shon.mondragon
- Instagram: @breathemeditationandwellness
- Website: breathemeditationandwellness.com
Resources:
- Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell
- Ego and Archetype by Edward Edinger
- Trauma and the Soul by Donald Kalsched
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Whether you meditate every single day, or wouldn’t know where to start in the world of meditation, this week's episode is for you! Today Chelsey Charbeneau, co-founder of Breathe Meditation & Wellness, a wellness studio in Dallas, TX, joins Lea to share her expertise in the art of meditation. We hear all about her story and what drove her desire to create a successful business, and how meditation and similar spiritual practices have had such a potent impact on her personal well being. Plus, the ladies chat about why meditation is such an intimate act, and Chelsey shares some practical tips for those wanting to dive into the world of meditation, but who think they don’t have the time or patience for it.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Why meditation is such a powerful tool for healing
- Where the art of meditation and creativity collide
- The benefits of simply being present with yourself
- Practical tips for those who struggle to meditate
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Follow Chelsey:
- Instagram: @chelseycharbeneau
- Instagram: @breathemeditationandwellness
- Website: chelseycharbeneau.com
Resources:
- Why Can’t I Meditate: How to Get Your Mindfulness Practice on Track By Nigel Wellings
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today on the show, Lea is joined by her “was-band”, colleague, and good friend JD Miller. They get real and vulnerable as they dive into how they met, their marriage, and their divorce. Listen as they discuss why society looks down the end of relationships, and how separation and divorce are viewed as inherently negative things. Plus, they share all the lessons they learned from their time as a married couple, how they’re dealing with new romantic relationships, what resources best helped them during their uncoupling, and why they’ve been able to remain such good friends, even after a divorce.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Lea and JD tell their story of love, marriage, and divorce
- How masculine and feminine balance came into play in their marriage
- How they’re currently navigating their friendship and working relationship
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Follow JD:
- Instagram: @jdmillerart
- Website: jdmillerart.com
- Samuel Lynne Galleries
- Instagram: @samuellynnegalleries
- Facebook: @samuellynne
Resources:
- The Wim Hof Method by @iceman_hof
- Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by @katherinewoodwardthomas
- The Way of the Superior Man by @daviddeida.live
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today on the show, Lea gets raw and vulnerable as she sits down to tell her story in its entirety. From her childhood growing up in the shadow of mental illness and addiction, to finally finding purpose and peace in the work she does now, she tells it all. Listen as she shares the vital lessons she learned that brought her where she is today, gives hope to those struggling with their own pasts, and shares some resources for those looking to find healing on their own journeys.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Lea gets vulnerable and shares her story
- Her childhood experiences growing up amidst mental illness and addiction
- Why Al-Anon was a pivoting point in her life
- How the challenges she faced made her who she is today
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- Website: leafisherart.com
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Resources:
- Al-Alon
- Supernormal by Meg Jay
- Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
We hear all the time about how we need to love ourselves more, but what if our bad habits are actually self-love in disguise? It’s time to shift the narrative and rethink the self-destructive behaviors and critical commentary we’ve been taught are so bad for us. Today, we’re breaking down the myths we all believe about self-love, and instead finding true freedom in knowing that loving ourselves is more accessible than we really think. Learn how to identify soothing, unhealthy behaviors without shame, and transform them into elevated habits that align with the life you want to create.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Why self-destructive behavior is a form of self love
- Discover what your “inner granny” is and what she does for you
- Finding the root cause of unhealthy habits
- Taking control of that inner critical voice
- The unhealthy habits we have around alcohol and social media
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
- Sign up for Lea's newsletter here!
Resources:
- The 7 Day Healing Program
- The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit
- Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol
- Mel Robbins
- Artie Wu
- Ruby Warrington
- Gaia
- Gaia on Amazon TV
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Self-limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, having a hard time accepting achievements, we all have felt these things at some point. Maybe we know when it’s happening and maybe it’s in the background, quietly running the show. Art, in whatever form, when expressed from the soul can show what’s really going on behind the scenes in our life and what shows up on that canvas gives us a glimpse into what needs to change. I’ve found that tapping into that creative energy can be wildly healing and that’s what I’m sharing today.
In this episode of The Art Of:
- Translating energy from the universe onto canvas
- Diving into maps of consciousness
- How letting go let’s the art flow
- Resources for feeling like an imposter
- The Art Of: What to expect
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- Instagram: @leafisherart
- Website: leafisherart.com
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Resources:
The Imposter Cure
Power Vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior (Unabridged)
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
The Art Of... unveils the masterpiece that results from taking action for your own healing.
It upholds that by embracing our pain, worry, and the external world we can heal and create the life we want for ourselves. It invites in our messiness, and frankly, our humanity to highlight that our setbacks are cosmic setups for our ultimate ascension… if we choose to see them as such.
Your host, Lea Fisher, trauma survivor who emerged become a multi-awarded Reflectionist artist, guides her listeners to unlock their creative capacity and design a life of holistic wellness. She holds space for shame-reducing conversations while promoting radical self-acceptance through honest and frank dialogue. As a Healing Curator, Lea also provides her audience with the raw materials they need to activate their self-healing.
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