The Arts and Minds Collective

Christine Thorp, Mackenzie Clough
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The Arts and Minds Collective is an organization that celebrates the intersectionality of the arts and mental health. We welcome all neurotypes and identities but have a special focus on the neurodivergent and queer communities. On this show, you will be able to listen to and watch our podcast aptly titled, "The Arts and Minds Collective". Join Christine Thorp and Mackenzie Clough, two licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors based in CO as they engage in discussion, share stories, interview other in the mental health field and touch on hot topics. And most of all, hopefully, have fun!

Episodes

  1. Oct 2

    Episode 8: It was a Success! The First ever Arts and Minds Festival

    We did it!! Join hosts Christine and Mackenzie as they discuss the first every Arts and Minds Festival, what worked, what we hope to add, and what it might look like in the future! We also discuss ideas for future episodes. Leave a comment if there is a topic relating to mental health you would like us to discuss! We will give you a shoutout if you do! Shout out Counter: 7 (more if you count the individual artists) Lone Tree Arts Center: https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/ Autism Society of Colorado: https://www.autismcolorado.org/ Developmental Pathways: https://www.dpcolo.org/ @other.robots.music @big.signal.music @austin_ruth_arts @nickie68397 @roxyissleepy @theradflair @almaandr3s @high.and.painting

    Episode 8: It was a Success! The First ever Arts and Minds Festival

  2. Aug 27

    Episode 7: What is Art Therapy? (Part 6 of What is Mental Health Series)

    Join your host Christine Thorp, and guest host Justine Marroquin in a discussion about Art Therapy! Both Justine and Christine are practicing art therapists and try their best to pinpoint what art therapy is and the difference between Art Therapy, Art as Therapy and making art in therapy. Come to the Arts and Minds Festival, 8/29 2-6pm at the Lone Tree Arts Center, CO. Tickets are FREE! -->https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/ArtsAndMindsFestival

  3. Aug 6

    Part 5: What is Neurodivergence? No we are not all “a little Autistic”

    Join your host Christine Thorp, and guest host Justine Marroquin in a discussion about neurodivergence. This is Part 5 of our "What is Mental Health?" Series. Both hosts are AuDHD and try their best to answer the question "What is Neurodivergence?". We apologize in the delay in uploading! There were multiple technical difficulties with this episode!

  4. Jul 3

    Are We Regressing? Mental Health in the last year and a half (Part 4 of What is Mental Health Series)

    Join hosts Mackenzie Clough and Christine Thorp, with special guest Josh Mann for a discussion about how mental health has fared the last year and a half with removing funding, lowering access, changes to insurance, harmful rhetoric and changes to precedent. With June coming to an end, and it being Pride Month, as well as Men's Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the impacts to mental health through those lens as well as others. Links to things we mention: Mental Health Crisis: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/ 2025/mental-health-crisis-hits-nearly-1-in-10-us-adultsSNL Skit "Man Park": https://publichealth.jhu.edu/ 2025/mental-health-crisis-hits-nearly-1-in-10-us-adults

  5. Jun 19

    Episode 4, Part 3: What is Diagnosis? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? ("What is Mental Health?)

    Join us for part four of our series on What is Mental Health Addressing the Rumors! In this episode we tackle 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" of diagnosis and further explain the medical model approach of mental health and the need for more incorporation of a social model.

  6. Jun 7

    Episode 3, Part 2: What is Therapy? (What is Mental Health series)

    Join us for Episode 3, Part 2 of What is Mental Health? Addressing the Rumors in which we attempt to answer the question "What is Therapy?" Let us know in the comments if we answered the question! If we didn't what questions do you have still? What do you think makes someone a "good" therapist or a "bad" therapist? We want to hear from you!

  7. May 22

    What is Mental Health? Addressing the Rumors: Part 1

    What is Mental Health? Now adays, things almost seem oversaturated with therapy talk, self-care, and diagnoses. We are here to demystify! This is Part 1 of a multiple part series. In this episode, we discuss the history of psychology and answer the question of "How did we get to where we are today in regards to mental health?" Want to follow our socials? Click here! https://linktr.ee/theartsandmindscollective

  8. May 8

    Episode 1: What is the Arts and Minds Collective?

    Welcome to the first episode of The Arts and Minds Collective Podcast. Introductions are made, questions are answered and your hosts attempt to stay on topic as much as possible. Enjoy!

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About

The Arts and Minds Collective is an organization that celebrates the intersectionality of the arts and mental health. We welcome all neurotypes and identities but have a special focus on the neurodivergent and queer communities. On this show, you will be able to listen to and watch our podcast aptly titled, "The Arts and Minds Collective". Join Christine Thorp and Mackenzie Clough, two licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors based in CO as they engage in discussion, share stories, interview other in the mental health field and touch on hot topics. And most of all, hopefully, have fun!

Information

  • Creator
    Christine Thorp, Mackenzie Clough
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christine Thorp, Mackenzie Clough
  • Show Website
    The Arts and Minds Collective