Discover how the deeply personal art of tattooing can be a powerful source of healing and self-expression. Joining us is Wendy’s own tattoo artist, Topher Charnley, to explore the adventurous journey of an artist whose creative life bloomed from family interactions, upbringing, and even a mental health diagnosis. Topher reveals how his art has manifested over the years and the profound impact this intimate art form has on both him and his hundreds of clients.

This episode dives into the therapeutic aspects of creativity, including how art provides a conscious meditative space, a reprieve from overthinking, and a way to process emotions. Sharing his experience navigating bipolar disorder and how he's learned to harness his emotional cycles to his artistic advantage.

Learn about the unique relationships between tattoo artists and clients, the transformative power of a new tattoo, and why comparison is a trap. This conversation will inspire you to embrace creativity as a vital tool for mental well-being and personal growth.

Takeaways

• The creative life of an artist can begin at any point.

• Support from family is crucial for nurturing creativity.

• Creativity can serve as a form of meditation and emotional balance.

• Art can help process and deal with mental health challenges.

• Navigating ADHD and bipolarity can influence creative expression.

• Tattooing creates deep connections between artists and clients.

• Memorial tattoos serve as a way to honor lost loved ones.

• Art can be a way to express emotions that are hard to verbalize.

• The experience of getting a tattoo is a roller coaster of emotions.

• Creativity is a gift that can help others heal.

Follow this link for tips on how to select you first or next tattoo:

https://wendycrafts.co/wendy-crafts-embracing-emotions-with-tattoo-artist-topher-charnley/

Learn more about Topher on Instagram and check out Black Lantern Collective on Instagram.

Check out Wendy Crafts on - YouTube - Pinterest - Instagram - Facebook and online at wendycrafts.co.

This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

What if creativity was your best friend? In this episode, we meet Liz Carter, the visionary behind Unwilted. Liz, with a background in fresh florals, discovered a profound need for creativity amidst life's trials. Her journey took an extraordinary turn, transforming her love for fleeting blooms into exquisite, everlasting paper flowers.

Liz shares how life's hardships became catalysts for healing and artistic innovation. Discover her unique approach to the "flow state" in crafting, balancing artistic vision with the realities of entrepreneurship. Liz candidly discusses the challenge of perfectionism and the liberating power of embracing mistakes in her creative process.

Hear inspiring anecdotes about how Unwilted's long-lasting floral creations bring joy and comfort to others, filling spaces and hearts with enduring beauty. This episode is a testament to resilience, highlighting how creativity can be a constant, nurturing companion through every season of life, fostering growth and bringing joy to both maker and recipient.

Takeaways

• Creativity can be a constant, supportive presence.

• Creativity can be a source of healing through hardship.

• Mistakes play a part in the creative process.

• Art provides enduring beauty and comfort to others.

• The importance of self-care to maintain creative well-being.

Click here for more information from Liz Carter and how Unwilted can be part of your blooming journey of healing.

Learn more about Liz on Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - YouTube and online at unwilted.com.

Check out Wendy Crafts on - YouTube - Pinterest - Instagram - Facebook and online at wendycrafts.co.

This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

Ever wonder if you truly have control over your happiness? In this enlightening episode, speaker and consultant Buck Davis reveals a compelling truth: nearly 50% of your happiness is within your daily control. This is a thought-provoking conversation that challenges common beliefs about well-being and offers actionable strategies for cultivating a more joyful life.

Buck, who confidently calls himself the most optimistic person he knows, breaks down the science of happiness, explaining the impact of genetics, life circumstances, and, most importantly, intentional activity.

Discover why chasing external achievements often leads to "arrival fallacy" and how true, lasting joy is found in the journey.

Learn about the dangers of rumination and how engaging in creative pursuits, like crafting, can serve as a powerful antidote, fostering a 'flow state' that distracts from negativity and cultivates positive emotions.

This episode will equip you with three easy ways to boost your happiness, starting today, and inspire you to embrace creativity as a vital tool for mental well-being.

Takeaways

• Your happiness is nearly 50% within your control.

• 50% of our happiness comes from genetics.

• 10% of happiness is based on life circumstances.

• 40% of your happiness is your intentional activity.

• Practicing gratitude can boost joy and happiness levels.

• Happiness is a universal emotion we all crave.

• Crafting helps you stay fully present in the moment.

• Rumination can lead to deeper negativity and pessimism.

• Creativity can help you increase your positive emotions.

• Tactile savoring is important to our happiness.

For Buck’s go-to tips for finding your creative joy follow this link:

https://wendycrafts.co/wendy-crafts-find-resilience-joy-and-peace-with-happiness-expert-buck-davis/

Learn more about Buck Davis on - LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook and online at buckdavis.com.

Check out Wendy Crafts on - YouTube - Pinterest - Instagram - Facebook and online at wendycrafts.co.

This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.