Creative Cycles : Part Two

Creative Cycles : Part Two

Author: Ariel Carreras January 24, 2026 Duration: 53:16

Welcome back to Circle Conversations.


We’re opening a new season by returning to where it all began. For Season 2, Episode 1, Ariel is joined once again by Courtney King, the very first guest to ever step into this space for Part Two of Creative Cycles, a continuation of the conversation that started in Season 1, Episode 1. This episode is audio-only, intentionally stripped back to create a quieter, more intimate listening experience like sitting in the room together, breathing, reflecting, and letting the conversation unfold naturally. Together, Ariel and Courtney explore what it means to live inside creative cycles rather than just recognize them. They reflect on how time, change, grief, joy, and growth reshape not only what we create, but how we relate to creativity itself. This conversation moves through creative pauses, self-trust, sustainability, and the slow integration of past versions of ourselves. This episode is about honoring where you’ve been, listening to where you are now, and allowing yourself to evolve without rushing the process.


If this conversation resonates, you’re invited to stay connected follow along on social media or subscribe wherever you listen to continue circling these conversations together.


Hosted by Ariel Carreras

Produced by: A Create Space

Guest: Courtney King



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Ariel Carreras hosts Circle Conversations, a space where the lines between art, personal well-being, and our shared cultural fabric gently blur. This isn't a series of interviews but rather a collection of honest dialogues, each one a quiet exploration into how creative practice shapes who we are. You'll hear from artists and thinkers of all kinds as they discuss their journeys, not just their accomplishments, but the struggles and revelations that define a life in pursuit of meaning. The conversations naturally touch on mental resilience, physical fitness as a form of self-expression, and the ways community is both forged and reflected through cultural work. At its heart, this podcast operates on a simple, powerful idea: that the act of creating-whether it's a painting, a story, or a movement-holds a profound capacity for healing. Tune in for thoughtful, meandering talks that feel like pulling up a chair in a studio or a cozy cafe, where the focus is on the human experience behind the art. It's a reminder that our most personal stories, when shared in good company, can resonate in unexpectedly universal ways.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 4

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