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Tammy Takaishi
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Well known, and up-and-coming guests—ranging from artists, actors, musicians, authors, illustrators, chefs, designers, and more—share starts, struggles, triumphs, and more in compelling, thought-provoking interviews. The show is sure to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even having you dust off that clarinet, pick up a paintbrush, start that novel, or anything else you can dream.

  1. 2D AGO

    Tony Stewart, Film-maker and author discusses his journey with grief in new memoir

    Send a text In the spirit of Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air and Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking comes Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving by Tony Stewart, a powerful story of love, loss, and recovery. When Stewart’s wife, Lynn, receives a sudden and devastating diagnosis, their scramble begins to find effective treatment, navigate life-threatening setbacks, learn to live fully in the shadow of death, and, ultimately, to share the intimate grace of her final departure from this world. After Lynn’s death, with the help of friends old and new, Tony slowly climbs out of his shattering grief and, surprisingly, eases toward new love. There is uncertainty, fear, and sorrow in his journey, but also tenderness and joy, along with a renewed perspective on what it means to live and love with one’s whole heart. Adapted from more than a decade of posts on CaringBridge.org that chronicled Tony’s odyssey, both at Lynn’s side and afterward, Carrying the Tiger is an honest, passionate, life-affirming tale about the full circle of life and death, one that offers a deeply intimate look at grief and its hopeful aftermath Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    44 min

  2. FEB 23

    Eleanor Lerman, NYC based poet discusses her long career, and shares a poingent poem

    Send a text Every so often, an interview comes along that leaves me stunned. Eleanor Lerman's episode was one such. NYC born and raised, this raw, fantastic poet delivers a fantastic interview, and I hope you enjoy!  To learn more about Eleanor, visit https://www.eleanorlerman.com/ Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi Please consider joining the podcast Patreon and help keep this top-ranked, independently run podcast going! Info here  Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    39 min

  3. FEB 17

    Joe Battaglia, Emmy-winning sports journalist discusses Olympics, his first novel, and more

    Send a text Joe Battaglia is a seasoned and award-winning journalist who spent years in The Olympics arena. With over two decades in sports media, Battaglia has led content creation across news, politics, and athletics, including a role on the NBCOlympics.com team that earned a Sports Emmy for the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Summer Olympics. Joe sat down to discuss his journalism career, his pivot to fiction, his fave authors, and more. More information about Joe and his novel, BENEATH THE RINGS here  Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    33 min

  4. FEB 9

    Dr. Vasu Tolia, MD, discusses her second career as an artist, and the impact of art on health

    Send a text A sheer delight to talk with Dr. Vasu Tolia about her medical career, and her new career as an abstract artist. We dig deep into the impact of the arts on health, as well as her creative process, and much more. A must listen for anyone in the creative arts therapy fields! To learn more about today's guest see below: www.vasutolia.art Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vasundhara.tolia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasundhara-tolia-79695a34/ Instagram: @toliavasu Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    37 min

  5. FEB 2

    Jack Canfora & Michael Satow of The Murderer Killings talk shop, process, & more

    Send a text Absolutely delighted to host the creators behind the true crime parody podcast that's heating up the charts, The Murderer Killings. Jack Canfora and Michael Satow dish on faves, give a real glimpse into the work, and more. For fans of true crime, and The Murderer Killings, this episode is one not to miss! Tune in for the inside scoop, and stay for the laughs. To learn more about Jack Canfora, Michael Satow, and The Murderer Killings, follow the links below. https://www.jackcanforawriter.com https://www.michaelsatow.com Listen to TMK here TMK Facebook  Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    37 min

  6. JAN 26

    Adriana Marchione, Creative Arts Therapist discusses her field, her award-winning documentaries, and more

    Send a text Adriana Marchione is a creative arts therapist, and it was a delight to have her on the show to discuss her field, her award-winning documentaries, dig deep into the creative process, mental health, and more. To learn more about Adriana, go here https://art-cures.com/ Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    40 min

  7. JAN 19

    Walter B. Levis, author and former crime reporter discusses writing, his newest book, and life's twists and turns

    Send a text It was a delight to chat with Walter about creativity, his latest book, The Meaning of Murder, and much more. This episode is one not to miss, especially for writers, or anyone interest in a good human interest story. A former crime reporter, Walter B. Levis’ work has appeared in The NY Daily News, The National Law Journal, The Chicago Reporter, The Chicago Lawyer, The New Republic, Show Business Magazine, and The New Yorker, among other publications. He is author of the novel Moments of Doubt. His short stories have appeared widely, and have been chosen for a Henfield Prize and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His new novel, The Meaning of the Murder, was published in August 2025 by Anaphora Literary Press. For 17 years he taught at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City. Previously, he served as a Dean at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School.  To learn more about Walter, and to snap up his book, go here https://www.walterlevis.com/ Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    29 min

  8. JAN 13

    Samantha Rodes, Actor, and Contortionist discusses struggles, and beauty in her career

    Send a text Incredibly grateful to sit down with actor and contortionist Samantha Rodes for this compelling and insightful interview. Samantha Rodes is a versatile actor with extensive experience in creature and prosthetic performance, contortion, yoga, and motion capture. She has worked alongside many acclaimed artists, both under layers of prosthetics and suited up for motion capture, including Academy Award-winning director Guillermo Del Toro in Nightmare Alley and visionary director Zack Snyder in Rebel Moon. Beyond the screen, she can be seen swimming, modeling, child stunt doubling, and writing , even having been a ghost writer in the health and fitness industry. With her passion and commitment, she is willing to go the extra mile, from shaving her head to changing her appearance altogether. A true monster-lover at heart, she takes inspiration from iconic performers like Lon Chaney and animals both real and imagined. Find out more about Samantha here and her IMDb Page here  Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

    47 min
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Well known, and up-and-coming guests—ranging from artists, actors, musicians, authors, illustrators, chefs, designers, and more—share starts, struggles, triumphs, and more in compelling, thought-provoking interviews. The show is sure to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even having you dust off that clarinet, pick up a paintbrush, start that novel, or anything else you can dream.

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  • Creator
    Tammy Takaishi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Creative Peacemeal
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