Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process

Behind the Strips and Pages: Brian Anderson's Creative Process

Author: Elisabeth October 25, 2024 Duration: 58:27
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Brian Anderson, creator of the beloved 'Dog Eat Doug' comic strip, as he shares his journey from a young artist to a celebrated author and illustrator. Brian discusses his inspirations, including personal anecdotes involving his pets, and how they influence his work. Dive into the evolution of his characters across various mediums, including his 'Sophie' graphic novels and the middle-grade fantasy series 'The Conjurer'. Discover the creative process b...

Hosted by Elisabeth, Mindful, Happy Kids offers a gentle space for families to explore mindfulness together. The core of this podcast is built around unique "Petitations," which are guided meditations centered on the comforting presence of pets, helping young listeners find calm and focus. These audio experiences are complemented by engaging stories and conversations. Elisabeth speaks with a wide range of creative and thoughtful guests, including children's book authors and illustrators, musicians, educators, and practitioners of mindfulness and yoga. Their interviews provide practical insights and inspiration for weaving these concepts into daily life. While initially crafted for children, the content has resonated with parents and adults, making it a shared family resource. The discussions often touch on themes of gratitude, compassion, and emotional awareness, extending the learning beyond the meditation cushion. For those looking to deepen the experience, additional materials like musical Petitations and children's book PDFs are referenced, all tied to the work of Dr. Paige. This podcast quietly supports emotional well-being through creative, pet-friendly meditations and thoughtful dialogue, making mindfulness accessible and enjoyable for listeners of all ages.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 97

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Podcast Episodes
Conversation with Colleen Paeff: Author of "The Great Stink" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:59
Colleen talks about and reads from "The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem". This children's book won several awards and has many layers. It starts in 1500 and finishes with poop pr…
Conversation about Health with Steve Berg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:10
In this interview, Dr. Paige picks Steve Berg 's brain about health from his wellness centers to his nutritional consulting to his physical fitness and the mind/body connection. You can find him at integritywellness360.c…
The Petting Petitation with Dr. Elisabeth Paige [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
Each month I will be making available a Petitation for you to practice with your pets set to music composed and recorded by Steve Gruskin. For more information, visit my website Petitationsplus.com or "The Petitation Com…
Interview with Jennifer Gennari: Children's Book Author [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
In this interview, Jennifer Gennari talks about two of her books for 8-12 year olds. One is about the life of a little girl who is fighting her town's unacceptance of her mother's impending marriage to a woman and the ot…
Interview JJ Austrian: Author [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:12
In this interview, JJ reads his adorable book, "Worm Loves Worm". This book is about anyone and anything being able to fall in love and get married. According to JJ, the most important thing about writing is to have fun…
Interview with Georgia Heard: Poet and Teacher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:42
All you've ever wanted to know about poetry. Georgia explains poetry in beautiful ways from anthologies to list poems to portrait poems to heart mapping. She has done extraordinary work in the schools and established poe…
Interview with Rana DiOrio: A Powerhouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:34
Rana is an intrepid force for empowerment and positive change. As a corporate and securities attorney, tech-sector investment banker, angel investor, and advisory board member, Rana has guided the development of strategy…
Interview with Robert Castillo: Storyboard Artist and Creator [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:33
In this fascinating interview with Robert Castillo, you will learn all about storyboards for TV, movies, commercials and even music videos. Robert started his career creating storyboards for The Sopranos and has since wo…