Creative Reclaim with Chrystal Smothers: Recent Episodes
Chrystal Smothers
Creative Reclaim is all about getting back in touch with what was always there; unapologetic, abundant and free creativity. Listen in as I create a place for myself to explore different interests, and come along for my authentic journey. In the end, my goal is to discover the next iteration of my creative career.
It's been a while. I'm excited to share about what I've been up to in the last few months!! In this episode, I talk about my new project/solo show (working theme is rebellion). I also talk about personal growth, and how I have been able to make some changes in my life,
What happens when we make a different choice? In this episode, I share about a few instances where I stepped out of my default mode and decided to do things differently. I also talk about using my emotions to create and learn.
Today, I explore my feeling of anger with an exercise from ,"The Book of Doing and Being ~ Rediscovering Creativity in Life, Love, and Work", by Barnet Bain. Listeners can follow along and try the exercise out with one of their feelings. I'm curious to know how it goes for others!
Setting and moving towards goals is not only about action. You can create incredible results by exploring your thinking, giving yourself more down time, and being patient with your process. Try going on an idea treasure hunt, or examining where your energy is going. What if you let the process be messy and wild?
My goal for this year is to create space to experiment and explore. Listen in to hear about some tools I'm using to make choices. I also talk about the discomfort of living in the unknown.
How do I want to use my voice? I feel that I've already found it, so this podcast is to practice using it! How did I use my voice in the past? What did I learn from that? What are my five main considerations when practicing this new skill?
Listen in and find out how I am becoming my own hero! I talk about the musicians that inspire me, and the time I busted my violin against the floor during an argument. I also compare my 2018 self to a blank chalkboard, I share my (not so secret) dream to rock!!! and I list some of the women who helped me see the amazing qualities I had in myself.
Why do I play music? What is my origin story? How did I get out of touch with my creativity? In this episode I talk about getting lost, and list a few of the things I tried to heal my relationship with myself and music. I also celebrate the wonderful place I am today!
Episode 1: Beginnings
What am I doing? How am I doing it? What might I find? What is the point? This episode is all about the beginning of a journey, and the first steps I'm taking on my quest. Consider it an invitation to follow me down the path I uncover, as I share my thoughts, experiences and how I feel about all of it.