Scribble First, Heal Later: Three Creative Tools for Inner Growth

Scribble First, Heal Later: Three Creative Tools for Inner Growth

Author: Christopher J. Miller June 21, 2025 Duration: 1:10:31
Magdalena Westman is a Czech art therapist and author whose innovative approach helps people reconnect with their innate creativity through intuitive mark-making and collaborative reflection. With over a decade of experience—and roots in both corporate marketing and art therapy—she leads transformational workshops and seminars across Europe. Her acclaimed book explores how spontaneous, unconscious doodling can open doors to emotional insight, personal healing, and creative freedom. A former m...

Hosted by artist and writer Christopher J. Miller, The Spiritual Artist Podcast moves beyond traditional definitions to explore the profound connection between creative practice and inner life. Here, an "artist" is anyone who approaches their discipline-whether painting, writing, teaching, or any other form-with conscious presence and inspiration. Each episode features conversations with spiritual artists and thought leaders, delving into their personal stories of enlightenment and growth. These discussions reveal how the very act of making art serves as a powerful catalyst for emotional and spiritual development, fostering a more holistic sense of self. Rather than focusing on technique alone, this podcast uncovers the transformative journey embedded within the creative process. Listeners will find themselves immersed in authentic narratives that examine how a dedicated practice can deepen one's connection to the world and to something greater. Through these shared experiences, the series offers a unique space for reflection on how creativity shapes our understanding of meaning, purpose, and connection. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration at the intersection of art, spirit, and daily life.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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When Life Feels Hard: Let Clumsy Beauty Emerge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
In this special REWIND episode, CJ revisits his conversation with poet J.K. Kennedy and reflects on the idea that we all carry a clumsy beauty within us if we are willing to listen, orient, and follow Spirit. CJ explores…
Escape Anxiety Through Writing and Movement with Poet J.K. Kennedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:22
What if relief doesn’t come from fixing your thoughts, but from moving your body and putting words on the page? In this episode of The Spiritual Artist Podcast, CJ Miller sits down with poet Jodie Kennedy, an observer, m…
Art, Presence, and Spiritual Independence with Rabbi Rami Shapiro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:29
In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, CJ sits down with Rabbi Rami Shapiro—award-winning author of more than three dozen books, longtime contributor to Spirituality & Health Magazine, and co-founder of the…
Rewind: Protecting Energetic Sensitivity through body-led awareness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:04
In this Rewind episode, CJ reflects on what stayed with him after his recent conversation with intuitive artist Cameron Cohen. While re-listening to the interview, he shares a new morning ritual of doodling and how it de…
Why Intuitive Artists Trust Goosebumps with Artist Cameron Cohen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
In this deeply embodied conversation, CJ is joined by Cameron Cohen, a Los Angeles–based intuitive artist known for her Manifestation Paintings—custom works created as living tools for clarity, alignment, and intention.…
This Is Why Sensitive People Get Overwhelmed (And What to Do Instead) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
After the recent events in Venezuela, I noticed my mind looping and my body tightening. I’ve always considered empathy a strength—but every strength has a shadow side. When sensitivity turns into over-identification, it…
This Wasn’t Planned — A Live Session on Chronic Pain and Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:43
In this special podcast episode, CJ turns on the record button during one of his real counseling sessions with breathwork and Somatic Experiencing specialist Jonathan Schechter, offering listeners an intimate look into e…
Pain, Presence, and Walking Each Other Home with CJMiller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:31
In this end-of-year episode, CJ reflects on the highlights and growth points that shaped his 2025. He speaks openly about “hitting the wall” when chronic pain entered his life, and how choosing to share his struggle crea…