Creative Doula Sessions

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Creative Doula Sessions is a project where stories and ideas are given space to grow. Hosted by Rachel (Rae) — lifelong writer, creative strategist, and owner of Makeshift Muse. Rachel digs into creative ideas and words in each episode, and invites you to relish in their meaning with her. She’ll also share stories of transformation, passion, and struggle, from people in the creative and queer communities. This series aims to inspire you to write, sculpt, build, and cook up stories of your own. Shout out to the Online Etymology Dictionary for their abundant resources.

  1. Part 2 [MOTIVATION]: Creating an experience (not just a product)

    12/13/2021

    Part 2 [MOTIVATION]: Creating an experience (not just a product)

    When there’s a “why” behind what you do, something more intentional and creative happens in the process. This week’s episode is the rest of our interview with The Sol Brothers, Nahom and Elliott. We talk more about how they stay motivated and how they’re inspiring others by spreading the light with their candles.  http://thesolbros.com  http://instagram.com/thesolbros  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dopamine https://www.insider.com/how-to-increase-dopamine STAY IN TOUCH: http://makeshiftmuse.com/museletters

    22 min
  2. Part 1 [MOTIVATION]: What moves you? A conversation with The Sol Brothers

    12/01/2021

    Part 1 [MOTIVATION]: What moves you? A conversation with The Sol Brothers

    This episode features my favorite startup candle company, The Sol Brothers. Elliott and Nahom are long-time friends who started a business together in 2020, right before the COVID pandemic hit. They create soy candles that feature amazing scents, and we talked about how they’ve stayed afloat (and motivated) during such unstable and trying times.  ————— Find The Sol Brothers online:  https://thesolbros.com https://instagram.com/thesolbros  Link to mental health resources:  https://afsp.org/mental-health-resources-for-underrepresented-communities

    36 min

  3. 11/16/2021

    [QUEER] Expression, identity and reclaiming creative power

    In this extra special episode of the podcast, Rae invites her mentor, Leo Blooms, to talk about the word “queer” and how it’s connected to creative expression. Leo is a mentor, writer, artist, and professional dominant who guides people of all ages through the process of gender and sexual exploration. You can learn more about them at https://leahblooms.com :)

    26 min

  4. 11/12/2021

    [VULNERABILITY] The softer side of our creative selves

    Creative expression requires some amount of vulnerability — opening yourself up to criticism, rejection … and to pain. This week I talked with sex educator and coach Katy DeJong, The Pleasure Anarchist, who works with individuals on accepting, and cherishing, their vulnerability. Find Katy online: https://www.thepleasureanarchist.com https://instagram.com/thepleasureanarchist  Study on playgrounds and boundaries: https://www.asla.org/awards/2006/studentawards/282.html

    23 min

  5. 11/05/2021

    [SENSE + SENSUALITY] “We’re all about the flesh over here.”

    NEW SEASON, Y’ALL! And an extra special new episode. I had so much fun with this discussion, and enjoyed laughing and exploring the word SENSE with my dear friend, Raquel Vincent. We talk about the history of the words “sense” and “sensuality” and why there’s still taboo around it in Christianity. AND Raquel gives y’all a few helpful, easy-to-use ideas so that you can wield your own sensuality to enhance your overall (not just sex) life. Find Raquel  Website: http://raquelvincent.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theraquelvincent/

    37 min

  6. 10/31/2021 · BONUS

    SEASON 2 teaser: [SENSE & SENSUALITY]

    The Creative Doula Sessions is coming back for a second season, and this one is extra special. I couldn’t wait to share, so here’s a teaser. I talk with Raquel Vincent, a small business owner, certified breathwork and yoga instructor, all about sensuality. She’s kind of a sensuality activist. (She’s also a really dear friend, and an absolute delight.) We talked about the word sensuality, and how it’s so much more than sex. It’s fuel for creativity and a more fulfilling life, and Raquel has a ton of ideas for incorporating more sensuality into your daily rhythms and routines. http://raquelvincent.com

    8 min
  7. [EXPRESSION] Non-dominant handwriting + making space for expression

    10/09/2021

    [EXPRESSION] Non-dominant handwriting + making space for expression

    Expression is so important to humans that we’ve written it into our laws. But what can expression look like? What does that mean? And how can we create room for more expression in our lives?  In this interview with author, speaker, and community creator, Katharine Chestnut, we explore just that. PLUS: Katharine’s book Inner Affirmations: Using Mindfulness to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom is now available for purchase on her website and on Amazon! —————— katharinechestnut.com TIME article with neuroscience-y bits: https://time.com/5163576/ignoring-your-emotions-bad-for-your-health/

    31 min

  8. 09/30/2021

    [IMAGINATION] It’s not just playing pretend and tea parties

    This super special episode features an interview with someone who’s had a ton of experience with children and play. Becky Winstead spent 11 years as a Montessori school teacher — she’s also my sister. And we had a super fun conversation about the word imagination, what children teach *us* about the world, and how adults can make room for more imagination in their own worlds. Link to Scientific American piece: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-the-minds-eye-is-blind1/

    25 min
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Creative Doula Sessions is a project where stories and ideas are given space to grow. Hosted by Rachel (Rae) — lifelong writer, creative strategist, and owner of Makeshift Muse. Rachel digs into creative ideas and words in each episode, and invites you to relish in their meaning with her. She’ll also share stories of transformation, passion, and struggle, from people in the creative and queer communities. This series aims to inspire you to write, sculpt, build, and cook up stories of your own. Shout out to the Online Etymology Dictionary for their abundant resources.

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  • Episodes
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