In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, educator, and founder of Satori Innovation—Patrick Williams. Known for his work exhibited across the US, Japan, and China, Patrick opens up about the challenges, inspirations, and deeply personal moments that shaped his journey.
✨ What You’ll Discover in This Interview:
How growing up in Omaha with a father battling alcoholism and a chaotic home life pushed Patrick to seek refuge in art and nature.
The pivotal sixth-grade moment when a teacher’s guidance shifted his academic trajectory and revealed the power of persistence and creativity.
Stories of inspiration from mentors and professors who recognized his unique spark and fueled his confidence as an artist.
His journey into martial arts (earning black belts in Karate and Aikido) and how philosophy, discipline, and Zen teachings reshaped his worldview.
The difficult yet cathartic decision to burn and recycle years of artwork—and what that taught him about growth, impermanence, and the artist’s journey.
How his marriage and partnership with his wife Rebecca, a psychotherapist, helped him confront his “addiction to lack” and reframe his creative and financial mindset.

About Patrick Williams
Award-winning international artist with works exhibited in the US, Japan, and China.
TEDx Speaker – “Creativity Lost and Found: Exploring Your Personal Journey and Reclaiming Creative Authenticity.”
Founder & CEO of Satori Innovation, helping individuals and organizations restore their creative potential.
Martial artist and educator with over 40 years of teaching creative philosophy and practice.

📌 Connect with Patrick Williams
🌐 Website: http://patrickwilliams.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-michael-williams
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmwcreativity/

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⏱️ Timestamps for Key Moments:
2:00 Growing up in Omaha & discovering art
8:30 Escaping chaos through nature and creativity
17:00 Family struggles, mentors, and breakthroughs
33:00 Martial arts, philosophy, and Zen
56:00 The college studio story
1:03:00 Burning years of artwork
1:25:00 Addiction to lack & creative recovery
1:38:00 Building a sustainable creative life

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