Creatively Curious

ashleadwalter
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Welcome to the Creatively Curious Podcast, a space where creativity, life coaching, and occupational therapy intersect to inspire and empower your most authentic life. I’m your host Ashlea Walter. I’m a Life Coach, Artist and Occupational Therapist. Each episode we’ll explore the processes, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape our personal and creative journeys. Together, we’ll see how creativity could be the missing piece you’ve been searching for, whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned creator, or someone who just loves to explore new ideas. So let’s get Creatively Curious!

  1. MAR 12

    Episode 38: The Work by Byron Katie - Questioning our Thoughts

    I go through the "The Work" by Byron Katie this week and use one of my own thoughts as an example: I suck at ART. Anchor into a specific situation: 1. Is this True? 2. Can you Absolutely know it's true? 3. How do you react, what happens when you believe that thought? 4. Who would you be without that thought? "Your soul is tired of waiting for you to feel more alive." Nick Wilton Creative Visionary Program 2026 SIGNUP: https://pages.art2life.com/cvp/2026-cvp-a-taf/ Byron Katie: Loving What is ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

    19 min

  2. MAR 2

    Episode 37: Art2Life FREE Workshop March 2 - 6, 2026

    Art2Life is hosting its FREE Creative Visionary Blueprint Workshop March 2 - 6, 2026. ⁠Creative Visionary Blueprint Workshop Sign up: https://artlife.samcart.com/referral/FJOskfI6/ulcCoGWkn3LGqTA5⁠ Email: If you'd like to email me to talk about coaching or The Creative Visionary Program, please go to my website (⁠www.ashleadwalter.com⁠) and click on the email link from there. If you sign up for this program: Every day you receive and email with the learning video at 6am Pacific TimeEvery day there is Live Studio Training 12pm Pacific TimeFacebook group38 page workbookReplays until March 12, 2026 Take Aways from the Workshop: You’ll install the artist’s mindset, which is a unique belief system that allows you to find and then amplify more of who you are in your work.How to use the 3 most powerful levers of authenticity and personal expression in your art and life (they don’t teach you this in art school).The #1 mistake artists make that keeps them unknown and unconfident (and how you can overcome this).Design your “Creative Visionary BlueprintTM” - A simple and powerful framework for your artistic future success.You’ll walk away from this workshop feeling clear, confident, and ready to create the best art of your life. Creative Visionary Program Enrollment is March 8-12, 2026 "Your soul is tired of waiting for you to feel more alive." Nick Wilton ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

    14 min

  3. FEB 20

    Episode 36: Kawa Model by Dr. Michael Iwama - A Metaphor for Life

    Kawa is the Japanese word for ‘river’. The Kawa Model uses the metaphor of a river to represent a person's life journey. Occupational therapists try to support, restore and maximize their clients’ life flow. The Kawa Model can be used in its original form of a river, or broken down into the following 5 elements: i. River Flow - life flow and priorities ii. River Banks - environments / contexts, social and physical iii. Rocks – obstacles & challenges iv. Driftwood – influencing factors v. Spaces – Opportunities for enhancing flow Kawa Model: https://kawamodel.com/download/KawaMadeEasy2015.pdf ““Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

    36 min

  4. FEB 14

    Episode 35: Viola Desmond - Black History Month Acknowledgement

    Viola Desmond (1914-1965) Viola lived in Halifax Nova ScotiaShe stood up to Canada's racist laws in 1946She opened Vi's Studio of Beauty CultureIn 1944 she opened Desmond School of Beauty Culture, which was the first school in Canada to train Black beauty culturists.She stood up to racist policies in movie theatres in 1946 when she refused to leave a whites-only seat in a movie Theatre in New Glasgow.She was convicted of a minor tax violation for the one-cent tax difference between the seat that she had paid for and the seat that she used, even though she wanted to pay the difference.She was arrested and spent a night in jail and pais a fine of $20 and $6 legal fees. Viola appealed the fine with the Supreme Court but she lost.In 2010 Viola received a pardon for this situation.Viola appears on Canada's $10 bill and she was the first black person and non-royal female to appear on Canadian currency. Resource: "Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement." by Lindsay Ruck ““Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SButDYqsLus

    12 min

  5. FEB 5

    Episode 34: Eros, Sex Retreat and Aliveness with Dr Kirstin Hotelling Zona

    In this Episode we talk about Eros, the Sex Retreat Kirstin is hosting in Mexico March 17 - 22, 2026 and what it means to feel the Aliveness of Life. We discussed how painting and creativity are closely tied to the aliveness that sex also allows us to tap into. You don't want to miss this Episode! Kirstin is offering the Early Bird Pricing to Podcast listeners so please mention the Podcast if you connect with her about the Retreat. Only 2 Spots left! Kirstin's Website: https://www.kirstinhotellingzona.com/ The Sex Retreat: https://sexretreat.info/ "Your soul is tired of waiting for you to feel more alive." Nick Wilton ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SButDYqsLus

    53 min

  6. JAN 30

    Episode 33: Emotional Regulation - WTF Can I Do to Calm my Body?

    My Favourite Regulation Tools: Deeper than regular breaths OR Box Breathing: 4 counts in, Hold for 4 counts, 4 breaths out, out for 4 breathsEFT Tapping (see link to Podcast Below)Saying "I am safe...I am loved"Crying (this could be #1 and I forgot to mention it...energy in motion!)Orientation to 5 Things:5 Things you can see4 Things you can Touch3 Things you can Hear2 Things you can smell1 Thing you can taste Sadness Wrap in blanket, hand on chest, hands on arms in self-hug, sway gently, warm bath or shower, cry if safe to do so “It’s okay to be slow right now.” Loneliness Hum, talk to self, or create art or collage “I am allowed to want connection.” Anger Punch lightly, stomp, scribble art “Something in me needs protecting.” Fear / Scared Look around, draw protective shapes, hum, Orientation to present “This is now, not then.” Anxiety Tap foot, to alternating knees, draw patterns, slow rhythmic breath “I am safe enough in this moment.” Overwhelm Dim lights, single-color art, simple movement, orientation to 5 things “I only need to do one thing.” Guilt / Shame Hand on heart/stomach, write/tear paper “I am human. I can move forward.” Joy / Pleasure Sway, dance, bright colors, savor senses “I can notice and enjoy this.” Curiosity / Surprise Explore small things, journal, short stretches “I can explore safely and learn.” Disgust / Revulsion Shake limbs, draw boundaries, orient “I can protect myself safely.” FEELINGS WHEEL Find on that resonates with you but here's one to start with https://feelingswheel.com/ Episode I mentioned in this Podcast: EFT tapping Podcast Episode 10: Emotional Freedom Technique https://www.ashleadwalter.com/podcast/episode-10-eft-tapping ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SButDYqsLus

    40 min

  7. JAN 22

    Episode 32: Coaching Framework (C-T-F-A)

    The Coaching Framework (Categories for Human Experience) helps a coach organize the client's experience so the coach can understand it better and help identify distressing or unhelpful thoughts more efficiently. The Coaching Framework works like this: (C) Circumstances or facts drive our Thoughts(T) Our Thoughts influence our Feelings (and vice versa)(F) Our Feelings or Sensations influence our behaviours or (A) Actions (and vice versa) LINKS: Episode 6: Unhelpful Thinking Styles: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/podcast/episode-6-unhelpful-thinking-styles ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos Byron Katie "The Work": https://thework.com/ ROYALTY FREE MUSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SButDYqsLus

    16 min

  8. JAN 16

    Episode 31: ENERGY CONSERVATION

    In this week's Episode, I discuss what Energy Conservation is and how I use it in an Occupational Therapy role as well as as a Life Coach. Energy Conservation is simple saving energy and tips on how to do that. Energy Conservation is based on 5 P's: PacingPositioningPlanningPrioritizingProblem Solving I give tips for EC for the bathroom, grooming/dressing, Bathing, Laundry, Cleaning, Cooking and transportation. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. ⁠Ashlea's Website: https://www.ashleadwalter.com/artwork⁠ ⁠Ashlea's Colouring Book on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Coloring-Book-Anxiety-Relief-Mindfulness/dp/B0CGL4FZJG ⁠Ashlea's IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashleadwalter/ ⁠Ashlea's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AshleaDWalter/videos

    39 min
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Welcome to the Creatively Curious Podcast, a space where creativity, life coaching, and occupational therapy intersect to inspire and empower your most authentic life. I’m your host Ashlea Walter. I’m a Life Coach, Artist and Occupational Therapist. Each episode we’ll explore the processes, struggles, and breakthroughs that shape our personal and creative journeys. Together, we’ll see how creativity could be the missing piece you’ve been searching for, whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned creator, or someone who just loves to explore new ideas. So let’s get Creatively Curious!

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  • Creator
    ashleadwalter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © ashleadwalter
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    Creatively Curious