S2EP43-Cathy Freeman-Unleashing Creativity: How She Helps Moms Find Their Happy Place!
Description
In a delightful exchange filled with laughter and genuine insights, Cathy Freeman joins us to discuss how creativity can serve as a powerful tool for emotional rejuvenation. Cathy, a mixed media artist and creative mentor, passionately believes that women are the heart keepers of their families and communities. This episode is a celebration of the creative spirit, emphasizing the vital role that art plays in restoring joy, calming stress, and fostering emotional wellness. Cathy’s perspective is both refreshing and relatable, as she shares her journey and the pivotal moments that led her to empower women through art.
Listeners will find themselves nodding along as Cathy shares her philosophy that “if mom's not happy, nobody's happy.” She passionately discusses the emotional impact that a nurturing environment has on family dynamics, and how women can reclaim their happiness by embracing their creativity. The episode is packed with practical advice, from how to create safe spaces for personal expression to the importance of nurturing one’s own heart before caring for others. Cathy’s anecdotes pull on the heartstrings, providing a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate deeply with listeners, reminding us that we are all in this together.
Moreover, the episode dives into the nitty-gritty of practical creativity, offering listeners a plethora of ideas to incorporate art into their daily lives. Kathy encourages everyone to explore their artistic side, regardless of their skill level, and champions the notion that creativity is not about perfection but about the joy of expression. She shares fun exercises, like journaling and simple art projects that can serve as a form of self-care. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Cathy's mission is to foster a community of support and inspiration among women, reminding us that by lifting each other up, we can create a more joyful and harmonious environment for ourselves and our families.
A gift from our guest: Grab your Heart Keeper Bundle here: https://cathy-freeman.mykajabi.com/heart-bundle. OR, go to MyArtSisters.com and click on the GIFT SHOP.
I’m so excited to share the Heart Keeper Bundle with you! I focus on three core practices — Create, Renew, and Inspire — because they support your mind and emotions, cultivating peace, balance, and resilience. God provides the daily strength; our part is to create the “pause,” stepping back from life’s challenges so we can build resilience and see a fresh perspective.
Inside your free bundle, you’ll find a sampling of what I offer in the My Art Sisters community:
- Create: a fun art project
- Renew: a weekly Grow Joy journaling section
- Inspire: a demo of painting an uplifting card to gift a friend
All patterns are included so you can follow along. These activities provide quiet moments to pause, reflect, and refresh — helping you step back into life with more joy.
My Background
After earning a BFA degree from the University of North Texas in Interior Design:
Interior Designer, HOK Architects, Dallas (1984–1986)
Owner, Healing Spaces (1986–1990)
Certified Master Rapid Eye Technician - RET: MRET - Salem OR. May 2002
Reflexologist, The Stone Institute, St. Charles, MO (2008–2016)
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, (Cooper Clinic, Dallas)
Founder, Real Positive Change (2014–Present)
Founder, Cathy Freeman Art & My Art Sisters (2022–Present)
Today, I guide women to experience artful self-care — the practice of using creativity as a tool for renewal, restoring calm, and nurturing joy. Whether you’re seeking new art techniques, practical ways to manage stress, or simply time to yourself, this is your space to pause and be replenished.
Cathy Freeman is a mixed media artist, creative mentor, and founder of My Art Sisters and The Little Art Village. With more than 40 years of experience in art, design, and wellness, Cathy guides women to use creativity as a tool for renewal — calming stress, restoring peace, and bringing more joy into their homes and families. Her journey began in interior design, where she helped clients create beautiful spaces, but a deeper calling emerged as she realized that true well-being depends on more than outward appearances. After facing profound personal loss and walking alongside her daughter’s struggles with anxiety and perfectionism, Cathy turned her focus to emotional wellness and artful living. She now blends expressive painting, journaling, stress release practices, and holistic tools to create safe spaces where women can reset their emotional energy, hear God’s whisper, and return to life refreshed and re-centered.
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