The Layered Onion--Peeling Back the Layers

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We are dedicated to elevating artists with mental and emotional health struggles, fostering empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Uniting art and advocacy, we challenge stigmas and empower artists, reshaping the narrative for a more inclusive and compassionate world. Together, we peel back layers, revealing the raw beauty and strength within each artist’s journey. -- Credits -- Edited by Benjamin Hansen Opening music is Walk written and recorded by John F Gerrard Closing music is Ugly Dirty written and performed by The Jelly Project

  1. Jun 30

    Elena Terry: Weaving Community Through Indigenous Cuisine

    Explore Chef Elena Terry’s journey reclaiming Indigenous foods. Discover her mission of community, healing, and culinary artistry at Wild Berries and Tallgrass. Chef Terry is redefining what it means to connect with food, with heritage, and with each other. This is a story of resilience, passion, and the profound power of a shared meal.

  2. Jun 23

    Jessica Gutiérrez : Art as Healing and Self-Discovery

    Jessica Gutiérrez, artist and mental health therapist, shares her journey of embracing creativity as a healing tool. Discover how chronic pain, trauma-informed therapy, and ancestry inspired her unique collage art, blending personal narrative with universal themes of strength and possibility.

  3. Jun 16

    Dani Cordomi: Community and Accessibility in Food

    From watching cooking shows with her dad to nurturing a vibrant garden, Dani Cordomi’s life is a testament to the power of food to comfort, connect, and nourish. Join her as she shares her evolving relationship with cooking, the joy of discovering exotic fruits, and her dream of creating inclusive food spaces.

  4. Jun 5

    Paul Baker Prindle’s Art Journey and Philosophy

    Paul Baker Prindle, the Gabrielle Haberland Director of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, shares a unique path to art. Initially a gifted musician, a serious accident in college redirected Paul Baker Prindle’s focus to visual arts. The accident led to an exploration of memory and trauma, particularly through a series documenting hate crime sites. This work, while visually stark, delves into how the brain makes sense of difficult experiences. Paul Baker Prindle emphasizes that once art is created, its meaning is co-authored by the viewer, highlighting how diverse audiences connect with the work in personal ways. This understanding has shaped Paul Baker Prindle’s perspective on art’s role in making sense of the world.

  5. May 25

    Poetry’s Power: Finding Your Voice with Rita Mae Reese

    Rita Mae Reese describes her path to becoming a poet as a journey of discovery rather than finding a lost voice. She emphasizes the importance of family influence in fostering a love for language and playing with words. Her initial academic pursuits in math and art were short-lived, leading her to the English department where she found a community that felt like “her people.” An early positive experience with a published story, where a stranger connected with her work, foreshadowed the impact she would later seek to create.

  6. Apr 20

    Yolibeth Rangel: Food, Community, and Well-being

    Food is more than sustenance. It’s a bridge. It connects us to our past, our culture, and each other. For Yolibeth Rangel, this connection runs deep. Her journey from Venezuela to Wisconsin is a testament to the power of food. It’s a story woven with family, tradition, and a growing understanding of its profound impact on well-being.From a young age, Yolibeth Rangel was captivated by the magic of growing food. This early fascination with plants and their genetics laid the groundwork for a lifelong passion. In her culture, cooking was a communal act. Mothers and grandmothers gathered to prepare meals for the entire family. This wasn’t just about nourishment; it was about shared experience and learned tradition.

  7. Apr 20

    Lexi Cox: Farming, Food, and Community

    Lexi Cox shares her journey from food insecurity to farming and cooking, highlighting the cultural and personal significance of growing and preparing food. This episode explores themes of community, ancestral wisdom, and the healing power of connecting with the land and shared meals. Discover how understanding food systems can foster resilience and connection.

  8. Apr 20

    Sujhey Beisser: A Culinary Journey of Culture and Connection

    Sujhey Beisser highlights food’s role in bringing people together and its power as a tool for cultural education. She reminisces about communal cooking experiences in her childhood kitchen, a stark contrast to her children’s more independent experiences. Through cooking classes and her personal chef business, she actively seeks to recreate this sense of community and share her culture. She believes that experiencing a culture through its food, understanding the stories behind dishes, and learning about traditional preparations are vital ways to foster connection and appreciation. Sujhey Beisser also actively engages in teaching children, both through her own programs and organizations like Rooted, to introduce them to their heritage foods and the joy of cooking, often using ingredients directly from gardens. She notes the difference in taste and sensory experience between locally grown and commercially produced items, encouraging others to try them to understand the distinction.

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We are dedicated to elevating artists with mental and emotional health struggles, fostering empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Uniting art and advocacy, we challenge stigmas and empower artists, reshaping the narrative for a more inclusive and compassionate world. Together, we peel back layers, revealing the raw beauty and strength within each artist’s journey. -- Credits -- Edited by Benjamin Hansen Opening music is Walk written and recorded by John F Gerrard Closing music is Ugly Dirty written and performed by The Jelly Project

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