Kristena West Art: PodCast: Recent Episodes
Kristena West
Podcasts are about art and healing. Cross-cultural spiritual traditions and transformative arts & consciousness. And how we can use creative arts as a path of knowing.
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Have you ever felt like you want to enter a fairytale? A real supernatural tale of adventure, challenges, trials, and triumphs? To wonder what is the goal, and if you will ever make it? This is the moment your mythic journey becomes real—when your inner-work becomes a spiritual awakening-your soul is tested.
In this fourth episode of the Thought Forms following the (#3) the Dark Night of the Soul, we approach the threshold betwixt and between the Worlds in reality as the tremendous encounter with the Guardian of the Threshold, known across traditions as the gatekeeper of Initiation. This immense encounter is one of the pinnacles of spiritual transformation.
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One of the men in my men’s group, Journey to the Sacred Male, shared a moment that changed everything. At nineteen, while in seminary, he discovered that some of the priests were having sexual relationships with each other—and that the Church accepted this, but under the cloak of silence and collusion. He was devastated. That night, he left the seminary and went to a nearby graveyard, where he lay beneath a huge tree and entered a spiritual crisis. All night long, he was overwhelmed by visions, voices. He said the tree was the only reason he made it through the night. Hear the rest of the story of his descent—and the startling moment that changed his path forever. This is the Dark Night of the Soul.
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What happens when we lie—to others… or to ourselves?
What are the Karmic effects on our soul, somatic body and mental health?
In this episode, we explore the deep spiritual and physical cost of falsehood. From mythic figures like Gollum and Dorian Gray to the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and Marion Woodman, you'll see how untruth becomes a force that lives in the body—and how truth begins the process of soul repair.
If you've ever felt the weight of something unspoken, this is your invitation.
✦ Explore how lies become energy, distortion, illness, and loss
✦ Discover what it takes to come back to wholeness
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#HilmaAfKlint #AbstractArt #SpiritualArt Hilma af Klint was a clairvoyant, mystic, and visionary painter who channeled unseen realms into stunning abstract art—years before Kandinsky claimed the title. In this video, we explore her use of thought forms, spiritual science, and esoteric teachings, drawing from Theosophy, Rudolf Steiner, and mystery traditions. Learn how Hilma’s inner vision created a whole new visual language and why her work is finally being recognized as the true beginning of abstract art. We’ll look at the symbolism, her spiritual influences, and how art can serve as a bridge between the physical and invisible worlds. If you’re an artist, dreamer, or seeker—this is for you. 🎨 Explore more at: https://www.KristenaWestArt.com #HilmaAfKlint #AbstractArt #SpiritualArt #ThoughtForms #EsotericArt #WomenInArt #RudolfSteiner #ClairvoyantArt #MysticalArt
SpiritDoll #CreateYourSpiritDoll #HealingArt 7 views • Premiered 3 hours ago • #SpiritDoll #CreateYourSpiritDoll #HealingArt 🪡 Create Your Spirit Doll | A Spiritual Journey of Art & Empowerment with Kristena West M.A.
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✨ Tap into your creative magic and awaken your inner wisdom in this soulful class led by artist, shaman and spiritual educator Kristena West, M.A. In this unique online workshop, you’ll learn to create your own spirit doll from fabric, using a downloadable pattern included in the class. This is a sacred, empowering process—the title tells the story CREATE YOUR SPIRIT Totem or Talisman or Doll...when Women Create a 3 dimensional figure, we anchor into our ancient Women's Wisdom Ways...one stitch at a time.
🧿 Along the way, Kristena guides you through: ✅ Spiritual & Psychological practices for intention and focus ✅ Creative art techniques and prompts to deepen your story and ignite your heart. ✅ Empowerment techniques rooted in psychological insight and sacred art traditions This class is for women ready to express their stories, set new intentions, and make powerful art that means something. Your doll becomes a companion, a symbol, and a tool for transformation. 🧵 Includes: Full video class, downloadable pattern, and creative prompts to deepen your connection.
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We are living in a time when evil is not just a philosophical concept but an active force shaping the world. It moves through institutions, culture, and even human thought, seeking to solidify itself in the fabric of reality. This is not the mindless chaos of old but a structured force, twisting truth into falsehood and subverting the very foundations of what it means to be human. Those who walk an esoteric path—who see with inner eyes—understand that we are not merely spectators. We are called to something greater: to embed the forces of Good into time itself, to hold the line against this rising darkness with unwavering resolve. But what does it mean to "embed" Good? This is no passive gesture, no mere wishing for a better world. It is a conscious act of spiritual defiance.
Every deed, every thought, every work of art, prayer, and act of moral courage carves a space where the higher worlds can still reach into the earthly realm. This is not about fighting darkness on its own terms, which only strengthens it. Instead, it is about radiating something so true, so unwavering, that it cannot be subverted. The power of Good is not weak or abstract; it is the original creative force, and when embodied fully, it stands as an unbreakable pillar against entropy. Will You Stand and hold the Line?
Guardian Angels: Making Healing Art | includes Angel Meditation
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www.KristenaWestArt.com Have you ever felt a guiding presence while creating? In this video, we explore the powerful connection between guardian angels and intuitive art, allowing divine inspiration to flow through brush and color. Whether you're painting, journaling, or simply meditating, angels can serve as creative guides, offering healing, protection, and deeper insight. Join me as I share how to invite angelic presence into your artistic process, using light, symbolism, and intuitive techniques to create a truly healing artwork.
This podcast features my paintings of angels, fairies, and guardian spirits as I explore the intersection of creativity and divine connection. Through color and form, I consciously engage with the presence of the unseen world, letting inspiration and intention guide my brush. Whether you see angels as spiritual protectors or as symbols of creativity, this video offers a window into the magic of creating art with higher guidance.
Sometimes, the world feels chaotic, and our homes need a little extra light and protection. That’s exactly why I painted Athena in 2019, holding a mudra of beneficence—a sacred gesture of blessing and strength. I wanted to bring powerful, protective energy into my space, something to anchor me in wisdom and grace. Art has a way of doing that—it’s not just about paint on a canvas, but about intention, presence, and transformation. I’d love for you to explore this idea in your own way! What kind of healing art could you create for yourself? Whether it’s a small sketch, a full painting, or even a sacred symbol on your journal cover, art can be a portal to personal power and renewal.
If you’re curious about diving deeper into intuitive art and spiritual creativity, check out my online classes—where we blend inspiration, technique, and a touch of magic! ✨🎨 Check out my freebies & online classes at www.KristenaWestArt.com and women's fashions & art at www.SunHeartBohoClothing.com
Free Ebook: Style & Soul – Fashion Tips for Empowered Living Kristena West is a professional artist and fashion desinger. She is the founder and owner of Sunheart Boho Clothing©, celebrating over twenty years dressing women of all ages, shapes and sizes. 2025 brings Kristena's work with Women (since the 90's) empowerment into Sunheart Boho Clothing. Now is the Time! We know that fashion is more than just clothes—it’s a way to express who you are and how you feel. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our free ebook, Style & Soul: Fashion Tips for Empowered Living. This guide is packed with easy-to-follow advice on styling our one-size goddess garments, embracing the magic of color, and accessorizing to elevate your look. Whether you’re pairing one of our signature flowing garments with statement jewelry or learning to mix and match for effortless style, this ebook is your go-to for looking and feeling fabulous every day. Drawing on over 20 years of fashion expertise, Style & Soul is designed to inspire your wardrobe while helping you embrace the freedom of boho chic. From layering tips to outfit ideas and women's wisdom tips , this guide will show you how to make the most of versatile, designs that fit beautifully and empower you to step into your unique style. It’s all about building confidence through clothing and having fun with fashion, remember when you look good you feel good. And it shows! Ready to transform your? Sign up now to download your free copy of Style & Soul: Fashion Tips for Empowered Living. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the Sunheart community—Renew your vibe, reignite your passion, and let your wardrobe work for the life you love...get Free Guide at www.Sunheartbohoclothing.com under ebooks!
Kristena West: One of my favorite books when was a teenager!
Chapter One
Ziska (1897) Marie Corelli Read by Kristena West Armand Gervase has it all. He is a famous artist, his paintings are hung in national galleries, and he is celebrated worldwide. His best-known painting, depicting an alluring Egyptian woman about to murder her lover, is known for its minute, historic detail, yet Armand has no experience with Egypt's ancient past . . . or does he? Rejecting the idea of heaven and hell, soul and spirit, Armand embraces a life of decadence which allows him the freedom to act as he pleases -- until he meets the seductive and hypnotic Princess Ziska. Haunted by strange and distant memories of her, Armand attempts to unravel her mystery, only to discover his memories of her are centuries old -- and she looks terrifyingly similar to the female in his celebrated painting. How can this be? Has he fallen in love with a ghost, or is there something more sinister lurking behind Ziska's hypnotic eyes? A supernatural tale of reincarnation, seduction, and revenge, Ziska was a bestseller upon its publication in 1897.
Today's vlog is on the Virtue of Balance becomes Progress. Anytime we take hold of ourselves and identify one habit we would like to transform or dissolve, we change our soul vibration, and this promotes health and over time can heal our chakras...that may be a leap but mindfulness meditations have proven to be health giving for thousands of years. This leads to clarification of our soul forces and can heal our body-mind-spirit. Today we start with a Balance meditation to try in some situations to remain nuetral and not be swayed by sympathy or antipathy. Equilibrium between opposites = freedom.
www.KristenaWestArt.com With people all over the world "scrapping" copies of artists original work and selling it as the "artists own work" -what are the emotional, psychological, financial and ethical ramifications? Kristena discusses A from a various perspectives including shamanic, spiritual, religious and ethical viewpoints. What is the Karma being created by using ai fraudulently? Will ai be the death of the artist? Will artists begin to hide their work?
Listen as Kristena shares personal stories.
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Becoming Sophia is an online creative arts community- it’s a 12 month journey through the Zodiac, mixed media arts, journal writing, meditation, and dreamwork. Each Month we post a Zodiac constellation- and discuss the virtue associated with it. (did you know there are corresponding virtues ?) and as Becoming Sophia is grounded in personal development, self-empowerment and artistic explorations of the Goddesses we find all over the world, we take a look at our own deeper story.
You will receive the monthly online Sacred Arts Classroom, that has vlogs and weekly prompts-videos are pre-recorded so you can log in any time all over the word!
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Podcasts is about cross-cultural non-denominational Stories of Personal Encounters with Jesus Christ. Transformational Arts and Consciousness art critiques in Berkeley about my grail maiden dolls and the reaction to this and 20 years more study. Arts and Spirituality.
Kristena discusses how the ancient Earth Festival of Michaelmas is relevant for our contemporary time, and brings her urban shamanic-pyschological know-how to our limiting beliefs and behaviors. Kristena reveals some of the deeper esoteric secrets of what happens to humans who overcome their negative behaviors and thereby tame our Dragon natures.
We want to live creative, free and healthy lives, innerwork is the secret key to resilience and deep inner strength and courage to live to the fullest. www.KristenaWestArt.com
Kristena discusses the Art of Seeing based on her favorite article by David Appelbaum for Parabola magazine: 4 Meditations on Seeing. Using the great Christian Mystic Meister Eckhart's writings reveal that he was "tubing the cosmic wave" his understanding of consciousness equals great Buddhist sages and the brainstorming sessions at MIT. What is it like to Create out of Nothing? www.KristenaWestArt.com parabola.org/2017/01/22/four-meditations-on-seeing-by-david-appelbaum
Podcast is about using somatic (body) issues - pain, obstacles, blocks, as a creative transformative process, accessing deeper dreams and undiscovered Life Purpose. Kristena discusses her life long art practice and how a injury led to using art as a transformative process leading to her creating a new life path and www.SunHeartBohoClothing.com
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS! What is the gift of Sacred Clowns, Hoy Fools, Jesters from a cross-cultural viewpoint? What is the Medicine Gift for these amazing Archetypes? How do they serve the world? Yes, Humor but there's more to it, enjoy! www.KristenaWestArt.com
A Prophet is Not recognized in their own hometown- or welcome to a Saint's Life. Podcast discusses the nature of a "realized" being. What is the biographical sketch that links these extraordinary beings? www.KristenaWestArt.com
Kristena regals with her stories of rehabilitation at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Rehab and the fabulously trained staff. Kristena uses her training in humor and clowning as s resiliency practice. Merry Christmas Eve! #kwest4ahome
kwest4ahome Kristena discusses how she handled her stroke as a challenge , and how she uses humor to alliviate, re-frame her illness, in ICU. We can work our life challenges with anger, resentment, denial, pouting, etc. but what is we faced it and how would that be?
What does it mean to ReFrame an obstacle to Opportunity? How can using humor bring lightness to a situation of illness, can it support healing? Listen...
Kristena begins the story of her Covid Christmas in Cottage Hospial Oakland - a story of humor, good will, rehab skills, being alone close to death, and the stories of others in the same situation. Short Holiday episodes every night - stay tuned. #KWest4aHome
Happy Winter Solstice the darkest land ongest night of the year....time for change & renewal. Kristena tells the story of her relationship with a horse she shared with her sister, and what revelation happened years later in a clacking train in Egypt one night. Revelations and Reveals - the love of our animals and poetry too!
Kristena West teaches dreamwork, creative visualization, meditation, guided imagery and the shamanic journey as tools for self development.Â
- Ask a question to Guardian Angel. Sit or Lay down, go the upper world - use a rain spout, tree, rope, bird, lightening, and allow the drumbeat to be the "driver" of your journey. Ten minutes for the journey and when you hear the 4 beats and fast beats- that is the Call Back, come on back the way you came and come safely in your body with the aid of your Guardian Angel. Write in your journal, make some art and give thanks for your life.Â
Kristena West book, Alchemy shamanic workbook for men and women's groups at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Magical-Arts-Union-Soul/dp/B08LNLCHVJ
Kristena is a teacher of dreamwork - she studied with shamans and immersed herself into the academic field of dreaming. She discusses tips and techniques to connect to your beloved family members or
Learn there is a new way to practice creativity, shamanic, psychological, inner-work and mindfullness practices lead you to create art with deep meaning and personal transformation and healing. Go to www.KristenaWestArt.com and get Free eBook How to Start You Sacred Art Practice
Why is Art Making Important, Loss of Women's Rights, War in Europe, Can We Heal Ourselves & Others? Learn To Make Art With A Healing Potential for the Viewer? Free eBook Start a Sacred Art Practice www.KristenaWestArt.comÂ
We have four earth art festivals that are the equinox and solstices; Many modern artists work along these Festival themes in their contemporary art practice. St. John theme is Letting Go in order to birth our Beloved. Get Free EBook 7 Days to Start a Sacred Art Practice at www.KristenaWestArt.comÂ
This podcast explains what "inner-work" is and its relation to healing our emotional feeling life, and addresses our "thinking" i.e. family patterns/habits/thoughts we adopt and what benefits or obstacles this brings to us. Soul Retrieval Healing. ©KristenaWestARt
"It is precisely because we resist the darkness in ourselves, that we miss the depths of the loviliness, beauty, brillance, creativity, and joy that lie at our core." - Thomas Moore
Most of us have dreams that come true, these are called precognitive seeing visions of the future before it manifests in "real life." Kristena shares a story of a precognitive dream that happened yesterday.
Saving Santa & the Creative Imagination.
Podcast discusses the benefits of cultivating creativity, awe and wonder for health and strength. Children's Hospital, Oakland the Dolls For Peace Community Arts Project.
This podcast introduces how to listen to a poem or story and make art and start a dream practice contemplative arts. The Dream Song of Olaf Ă…steson
a Nordic Initiation story: 12 day Painting & Dream workshop through the 12 Holy Nights
What is the nature of pure creativity? How do we cultivate this mindfulness practice? How does our emotions shift our creative practice? How can we welcome our true inner artist?Â
We create every day, but what about deeds of creativity, goodness, right-livelihood, that are blocked from manifesting for the world? Podcast discusses the questions of karma of unmanifested good deeds.
Podcast about the traumatic incidents women go through in relationships. Kristena discusses a scary story and how to use painting as as a way to transform and heal.Â
Nothing worse than a painting going wrong, as my Mom used to say. This podcast discusses various reactions to this scenario. Kristena pulls from 40+ years of painting disasters and shamanic techniques to resolve our creative journey.Â
A friend and I were discussing the good luck and bad luck some people have. She said that if people had "bad karma" she felt it was somehow "their fault" and they had to deal with it. Using new age ideas, this somehow let her off the hook entirely from the situation. Frankly, it sounded heartless.
Art and Healing how do we re-create our art practice after a year of Covid? What mindfullness practices can support our creative life? How to start a nurturing contemplative arts practice for somatic and spiritual health. Â
I have been teaching Alchemy groups since 1990. I wrote the Alchemy book twenty years ago. The work is as relevant today, and will take you into the future. You are being called to a greater life, if you read and do the exercises given in this book, and are open to adventure; you will become the Heroine or Hero of your journey.Â
An introduction into working with archetypal pictures Michael and the Dragon artistically in contemplations and meditative way. Aspects of Michael and Dragon nature.
Anger is toxic, dealing with our own and dealing with angry people. Anger turns into rage, and ragers are scary; insights and remedies to handling and overcoming addictions. Vices and virtues.
Facing our fear of death creatively; Life affirming stories of ordinary peoples experiences of connecting with the departed. Covid brings us face to face with our fear of death; cross cultural techniques for your spiritual practice.
Podcast discusses how can we bring personal healing into the betrayals we have experienced? Family of origin core wounds, groups, communities, lovers and friends, transformative arts, metanoia, developing personal rituals of healing. Women's Inner Work.
Staying Home due to our world situation? What better time than now to focus on healing our bodies? Online class uses council circle, journaling, dialogue with self, biography and dreamwork, leading to a Body Collage Arts Project.Â
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Podcasts is about cross-cultural non-denominational Stories of Personal Encounters with Jesus Christ. Transformational Arts and Consciousness art critiques in Berkeley about my grail maiden dolls and the reaction to this and 20 years more study. Arts and Spirituality.
Learn how to work with Archetypal Dreams or Shamanic Dreams. When archetypes enter our life they bring potent creative change and we must pay attention to them and work with them to integrate into our lives. The Hero Twins Creation Stories.
The Dream Song of Olaf Ă…steson a Nordic Initiation: 12 day Painting & Dream workshop through the 12 Holy Nights
The Dream Song of Olaf Asteson is an ancient Norwegian Folk Song. Olaf falls asleep on Christmas eve and "sleeps" through the holy nights waking on January 6th epiphany. Olaf while "sleeping"Â experiences secrets of the human being and cosmos. The dream-song gives us the "spiritual" pictures in poetic form of his initiation journey. As Joseph Campbell reminds us, the Hero's Journey is found in myths, legends and poem-songs.Â
One women's journey toward meeting the Divine Feminine through study and artistic practice. Podcast discuss the Divine Feminine through cross-cultural iconography and religious traditions.
This podcast is about Medicine Women Lodge Transformation Arts & Consciousness. What makes art sacred? How do we live a sacred life? What are artists bringing into the world with monster art? What brings healing into an art piece? Cross-cultural spiritual traditions.Â
Podcast is about Women's Healing Circles, Women's Council Circles, and introducing Medicine Women Lodge an online Lodge for women to learn sacred cross cultural practices, create sacred art and learn dreamwork and art journaling; writing our transformation.
Podcast is about identifying the merit of spiritual teachers or leaders. Spirit Animals, Shamanism, Esoteric development, Illusion and the consequences of false teachers. Thought forms, Lord of the Rings, Portrait of Dorian Gray, Jekyll and Hyde Shadow.
Overcoming Jealousy Creatively how creatives block, avoid and allow jealousy to stop creative flow. Understanding that jealousy a destructive emotion that we project as shadow onto others. Inner work and the overcoming of behaviors that limit and bindÂ
Transformative Arts & Healing topic is on creative blocks, tips on overcoming them through use of active imagination, dreamwork and shamanic journeywork. There can be deeper reasons why creativity disappears tips for transformation.
Chapter 2 Transformative Arts & Healing. Author addresses JFK University Transformation Arts and Consciousness program. Introduces different artists that came as speakers to program and how they used art as methods of healing. Dolls for Peace Children's Hospital Oakland,
Chapter One Transformative Arts and Healing. experience of an art consultant in high-end galleries in New Orleans, Rodeo Drive and Northern California. What does the art market really do behind the scenes. Motif of selling art, product oriented sales, manipulating the client.