Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

Maureen Pollard: Art to Heal the Heart

In this weekly podcast, host Maureen Pollard, an artist and therapist, interviews guest artists about the healing power of making and sharing art as individuals and in community. art2healtheheart.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Sean Danby. A filmmaker, director and editor, Sean is one of the founders of Grief Stories, creating a free, accessible virtual resource for those who are grieving and the ones who want to support them. Sean is also the founder and owner of Forever Legacy Videos, where he makes personal films that preserve stories, memories and messages for loved ones. Sean mentioned Gilda’s Club, and Sean also mentioned Hospice Toronto This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  2. Jul 11

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Eve Goldberg. Eve is a songwriter, a song interpreter, a guitar and ukulele player. In the world of community and folk music, Eve is a teacher, facilitator and performer. Community music has been part of her life since her youth. You can find out more about Eve, her music and her workshop offerings here: https://evegoldberg.com/ Eve performs as part of a duo with Jane Lewis (and sometimes a trio with Cheryl Prashker) and you can find information about Gathering Sparks here:  https://gatheringsparks.com/ Eve mentioned multi-instrumentalist Ken Whitely, and you can learn more about him here: https://www.kenwhiteley.com/ You'll find the song Tennessee Stud by Doc Watson, with that unusual chord change Eve mentioned here:  https://youtu.be/dq-1G6Wif8s?si=-RHG_KYEGX_hIUqs Maureen mentioned Lauren Bateman, and you'll find her online music school here: https://www.laurenbateman.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  3. Jul 4

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Nathalie Kleinschmit. When Nathalie traded in her business suit for a pair of jeans to work as an artist manager, she never imagined how their creativity would fuel her own, leading her on a path of songwriting, drama and writing.  You can follow Nat on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/nathaliekleinschmit/ and subscribe to her account on Substack here: https://substack.com/@interpatriate Nathalie mentioned beading circles, and you can learn more about this through the example of Borealis Beading in partnership with Indigenous Tourism Manitoba here:  https://www.borealisbeading.ca/beading-circle Nathalie also mentioned Woodland-style art, and you can learn more about that and about Inuit art and West Coast art here:  https://www.native-art-in-canada.com/woodlandart.html Maureen and Nat met in the Girls and Guitars songwriting program hosted annually by Hillside Festival and facilitated by Doris Folkens and May Davis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  4. Jun 27

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Dan Blomme. Dan is a registered psychotherapist and a college instructor who performs original music as singer-songwriter Daniel Raymond. You can learn more about Dan and listen to his music https://danielraymondmusic.com/music You can follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/danielraymondmusic/ Dan and Maureen met at Old School Camps Songwriting Camp at Hotel Wolfe Island and you can learn more about their programming here: https://www.oldschoolcamps.ca/ Dan and Maureen have each had the privilege of recording music with artist-producer Jim Bryson at the helm in his cozy Fixed Hinge Recording studio. Dan and Maureen have also both been interviewed by Brian Tremblay for his Lonesome Cowboy Podcast. You can listen here: https://open.substack.com/pub/thelonesomecowboypodcast/p/daniel-raymond https://open.substack.com/pub/thelonesomecowboypodcast/p/maureen-pollard Maureen also mentioned the Girls and Guitars program at Hillside Festival. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  5. Jun 20

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Catherine Cheeseman. A Post Neo Expressionist, Catherine's work translates into emotional graffiti rooted in the subconscious.  ***Content Note*** This episode of Heart Work discusses mental health matters, including pregnancy loss, medical termination, and suicide. If you’re in distress, you can call or text 988 from anywhere in Canada for support 24/7/365. You matter. Please take good care of yourself.  You can follow Catherine on Instagram @catherinecheesemanart or on Facebook. Catherine mentions the Academy of Realist Art in The Junction neighbourhood of Toronto, and you can learn more about their programming here: https://www.academyofrealistart.com/ Catherine also mentions The Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron, and you'll find more information here: https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  6. Jun 13

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Dennis Gebhardt and Tom Harris, who are multifaceted artists enjoying life together for 46 years and counting. In the midst of their many individual artistic pursuits, and in addition to their service to the Bridge Hospice and other community organizations, together they created the School House Gardens, which were open to the public for many years before closing in 2025. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  7. Jun 6

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Gail Bury and her son Jake Bury. Gail is a recovering accountant and lifelong creator who trusts the act of creating and making art for grounding her in daily life. She’s also a former prison mom and an advocate for change. Jake works full time as an audio technician. As a formerly incarcerated person, he volunteers with the Pros and Cons Prison Arts Program, sharing what was once shared with him. Together with Jake’s sister Madeline, they created the Prison Family Podcast. Learn more about the Pros and Cons Prison Arts Program here: https://prosandconsprogram.com/ Gail mentioned the Moms Offering Mutual Support (MOMS) Program based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and you can learn more about their programming here: https://www.momsottawa.com/ You can listen to the Prison Family Podcast, created by Gail, her son Jake and Jake’s sister Madeline here: https://prisonfamilypodcast.podbean.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

  8. May 30

    Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

    In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Justine Dembo, MD, FRCPC, a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and DJ who is an enthusiastic explorer of the relationship between embodiment, healing and thriving. You can learn more about ecstatic dance and the community Justine is building here: https://www.ecstaticdancecobourg.com/ You can find Justine on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dj_justinedembo/ Justine speaks about her playlist called Hatching, which you can listen to here: https://soundcloud.com/justinedembo/hatching-live-at-ecstatic-dance-cobourg-may-9-2025-with-voice And you can browse through all of her past sets here:  https://soundcloud.com/justinedembo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit art2healtheheart.substack.com

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In this weekly podcast, host Maureen Pollard, an artist and therapist, interviews guest artists about the healing power of making and sharing art as individuals and in community. art2healtheheart.substack.com

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