Arts For The Health Of It

A documentary starring one of our first patients and Musicians-in-Residence, Cassie, is being filmed in 2024 and we couldn't be more excited to talk about it with her and its producer and director, Josh Cavazos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Learn about the health benefits of intentional laughter with the Laughter Ambassador herself, Cathy Nesbitt! Connect with Cathy and sign up for her FREE Tuesday Laughter Workshop at cathysclub.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Golf tournaments, snowmen in Texas, shopping to support, and and patients giving Hearts Need Art a score of 100 out of 100! Donate Shop Top Golf Fundraiser --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

We're celebrating SEVEN YEARS of creating moments of joy, self-expression, and connection with people going through life-altering health challenges. Don't forget that #GivingTuesday is tomorrow, November 28th! heartsneedart.org/donate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Hear from Hearts Need Art's Program Coordinators, Surveyors, Director of Philanthropy, and CEO! New program locations! Hearts Need Art's anniversary! Giving Tuesday! Halloween costumes and parties! To become a donor, please visit heartsneedart.org/donate --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Matthew Perlman uses the arts for health by creating a community while also preventing isolation. The pandemic forced many artists to paint alone in their small studio spaces and apartments. Artishouse was created to provide these individuals with a space to come together, preventing isolation, while also encouraging creative collaboration and community. He uses art and his studio space to bring other creatives together and make sure there is a safe space for artists to collaborate and connect with one another. Matthew is a self-taught artist based in New York City. Matthew is a creative professional specializing in retail visual design, visual merchandising, window display production and event design. Matthew is also the founder and CEO of Artishouse, an innovative co-working studio for artists to practice their craft while also forming a sense of community. You can learn more at https://www.artishousenyc.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Listen in on a Hearts Need Art staff meeting. Hear stories from the hospital, organizational updates, learn about how you can partner with us, and more! The Big Give --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

📢 New Resource Alert! 🎨🩺 What if art museums, theaters, and nature trails could be integral parts of your health journey? Introducing the revolutionary guide: "Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities." This guide is your roadmap to creating arts on prescription programs, where healthcare and social service providers can "prescribe" activities like art classes, park passes, dance lessons, and visits to cultural venues. Discover real stories showcasing the positive impact of merging arts, culture, and healthcare. From combatting isolation among Veterans to enhancing student wellbeing on campuses, these stories highlight the potential benefits for both patients and healthcare providers. Join us in reshaping healthcare through creativity and culture! 🌟🎉Download and share: https://bit.ly/ArtsOnPrescriptionFieldGuide --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

In this episode, Vocab is on-location with Danielle Campbell Steans, Director of the San Antonio Ballet School. Danielle shares how she began dancing at age four and the career she has built through many years of performing and teaching. Underscoring all of her work is her commitment to making dance accessible through community outreach efforts and scholarships. Of note is her work with at-risk youth at Boys & Girls Clubs in San Antonio which earned her a full-tuition scholarship to attend American Ballet Theatre’s National Curriculum Training. Danielle also guides us through a movement exercise and shares how you can get involved in her dance community. More about Danielle: http://www.sanantonioballetschool.com/ http://www.sanantonioballetschool.com/san-antonio-youth-ballet/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Joaquin's life experiences and professional practices are vast! Born in the barrio of San Felipe in Del Rio, Joaquin Muerte has strong roots in activism, community organizing, and music from several formative experiences during childhood. He started his professional music career 20 years ago in San Antonio as a street performer playing percussion and guitar and is a founding member of many local bands that compose original music: Los Nahuatlatos, Eddie and the Valiants, the San Antunes, and his own original project titled "Joaquin." Joaquin is a traditional Danzante conchero, whose roots go back to pre-Hispanic America. Hear about these projects along with his career as a community health worker in poor communities of color. He'll guide us through a mindfulness practice around impulse control that teaches us how to think twice and act once. Joaquin is also a creator of his own podcast titled "Xicanx Versus Aliens" where he interviews people who have had extraterrestrial or paranormal occurrences. His additional titles include chef, gardener, photographer, vinyl DJ, father, and husband. Connect with Joaquin: https://www.instagram.com/joaquinsoulmusic/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xicanx-versus-aliens/id1448033948 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Zach Jewell is the Founder/CEO of Into the Dark Blue, a nonprofit organization focused on men's mental wellness. Zach has always had a passion for bringing people together and creating a positive encouraging space. He'll share about the culmination of his experiences and passions that has led him to creating community and advocating for mental health through the arts. Zach will also guide us through a writing exercise the helps us understand what we're feeling in a visual and written format (all you need is pencil + paper).  Lear more about Zach: his website www.intothedarkblue.com his book, Nomad Psalms: https://bit.ly/3kPeVAE follow on social media: www.instagram.com/intothe_darkblue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

It's hard to believe some of the transformational stories Kim Hamilton, Program Coordinator, shares with us in this month's Hearts Need Art highlight episode. Whether subtle or drastic, Kim shares some of the ways our recent projects and initiatives directly impacted the people who participated in our programs. Large window murals, bedside art, portrait projects, line dancing, conference art projects...get the scoop and get inspired to consider that you are capable of much more than you may think! For more information on how to get involved and/or the Initiatives mentioned in this episode, please visit heartsneedart.org/donate or heartsneedart.org/1000hearts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

**Content advisory: This episode may contain sensitive topics that can be difficult to discuss, including suicide. If you need help or support, please call 988, or visit www.988lifeline.org.** Jordan Lally is a singer-songwriter, meditation teacher and mental health advocate. Through a unique combination of storytelling, original music and guided meditation, Jordan promotes a proactive approach to mental health. He tours nationally along with his band the Big Infinite sharing their music and message of self-love through the “Power of Expression” - a concert, school assembly and documentary presentation offered in partnership with the Ed Lally Foundation.  Join us to hear about his life's work, be guided through a breathing-focused meditation, and see the Big Infinite's documentary trailer. GIVEAWAY: Gain FREE access to the Big Infinite's documentary using promo code HeartsNeedArt at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/powerofexpressiondoc. There are 10 free downloads available, first come, first served.   Connect with Jordan: edlallyfoundation.org ; thebiginfinite.com Social media: @edlallyfoundation ; @thebiginfinite --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Special guest, Jed Craddock, joins us for our Valentine's Day episode! Jed's musical sound can best be described as soul/roots/pop. Jed’s dynamic voice serves as a bridge that connects many musical genres. While the vibe may shift from tender acoustic singer-songwriter to heavy hitting trap/dance track, his music maintains a cohesive feel while giving space to an array of different musical voices.  Hear the title track from his band's new EP, Runnin' on Empty and the story behind it; write haikus with Vocab; and make some heart-art with Catherine that you can submit to our Make 1000 Give 1000 project! Visit heartsneedart.org/1000hearts to get started! Connect with Jed and hear more of his wonderful music: https://jedcraddockmusic.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Judy Seaman started Video Memoir Creations as a way to capture the essence of people's stories through dialogue, reflection, and film. She shares what inspired her to start creating memoirs, guides one of our hosts through the memoir discussion process, and provides tips for how you can start recording important history or personal stories (no special equipment needed). Judy will also explain the value of reminiscence especially with aging: the ability to recall and reflect helps older adults with their identity and self-confidence. It gives family members a sense that one's legacy will be preserved and may protect against depression and loneliness. You'll also hear a poem Judy wrote from Andrea VOCAB Sanderson's writing prompt in S2E30. Learn more: - https://videomemoircreations.com/ - @videomemoircreations on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

We're one month into the New Year, and it may be a good time to check in with what your plans are for the months ahead. As Hearts Need Art is planning and growing, we're taking a minute to welcome our two newest board members and hear about Hearts Need Art's expansion into more healthcare communities.  Vocab shares a growth-themed writing prompt paired with Catherine's tree drawing tutorial (and yes, our Board Members do the projects, too!). You really only need a pencil and paper to clear out some self-doubt, jump in and create with us. To learn how you can further our mission, visit heartsneedart.org/donate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Content Warning: This episode may contain references to domestic abuse and trauma.  Allison Body is a certified Health Coach and Therapeutic Art Life Coach as well as a visual artist and survivor of domestic abuse. In this episode, Allison shares how art has been key to working through trauma and how she combines health coaching and art to help clients manage stress, find self-expression, and visualize goals. Allison also guides us through a visualization-based art activity to help define your desired future-state. Learn more: alliesbamworkshop.com https://www.facebook.com/AlliesBAMWorkshop https://www.instagram.com/theeallisonbody/ Claim Allison's free book, The Art to Your Dream Life, and set up a free, 30-minute coaching appointment: https://arttoyourdreamlife.com/workbook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Reinfred Addo is a speech-language pathologist, writer, and graphic/visual artist. He has written health-related poems and stories, conducted memory journals with his speech therapy patients, and selected other people's health-related poems for a literary journal that he edits. In this episode, hear about his journey to becoming a speech therapist and writer, how he incorporates writing with patients into their treatment and how it can aid the healing process. He also guides us through a writing prompt based on George Ella Lyon's poem, "Where I'm From." The template used for this activity can be found here. You'll hear our co-hosts read their responses to this prompt. We hope you give it a try! To connect with Reinfred, visit his website, https://www.raddocentral.com/, or follow him on Instagram @raddocentral. His books mentioned in this episode include Signs of Life, The Dedicadas, and Washed Over. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

Come make some art with Andrea Nelson, former pre-school special education teacher turned full-time artist and content creator! Her short art videos on Instagram and TikTok are for people who may be intimidated by art or have no artistic experience at all. Her goal is to help people unlock their creativity through art that feels doable and fun. In this episode, you'll hear about... her "origin story"  art as a process vs. a product  the evolution of her art-making and how it's connected to mental health and well-being how her teaching inspires others to welcome their inner artist, and the connection it has created between communities, families, parents and children and beyond.  Andrea also guides us through a simple water color project with expressive color. For the art project, you'll need: paper watercolors brushes, a cup of water, and paper towels a pen Learn more about Andrea / enroll in her classes at https://www.adreamoradayart.com/. Find her on social media: @andrea.nelson.art. Presented by Hearts Need Art. Hosted by Catherine Particini and Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson. Produced by Richard Wilmore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

We're kicking off 2023 by visiting with Rashard Dobbins, Executive Director of Class Act Detroit, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower youth via music and arts education through the elements of hip-hop. Topics include: the power of community, Class Act Detroit's origins, mission, and vision racial healing, equity, and generational change the concept of reaching to teach  the new headquarters of Class Act Detroit and how you can support this movement with time, talent, or treasure  Connect with Class Act Detroit: Website: https://www.classactdetroit.org/ Video call: https://calendly.com/classactdetroit Other resources: https://hiphoped.com/ Giveaway: Koala Sampler instructional video About Rashard Dobbins: Rashard has more than ten years of experience working in the entertainment industry as a performer and production professional. He has had worked on projects such as The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, All Eyez On Me, and The Internship. He has also served as a liaison for a leading talent agency that specializes in cultivating talented youth. Some of his highlights include being a Class Two Fellow of the WKKF Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership, Leadership Deli Spring 2020 Cohort Participant, and panelist for various youth organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support