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This episode features two musicians, Ruth Shuali and Ari Jacob, in our art exhibition “She’elot: Israeli Artists Confront God in the Midst of Grief.” They talk about their creative processes and more about the songs that they wrote in regards to the book of Job. 

On this episode, Isaac interviews artist Dan Dan Bashi about his paintings displayed in our latest art exhibition "She'elot: Israeli Artists Confront God in the Midst of Grief." 

We live in an age of anxiety – both chronic and clinical; both systemic and psychological. In 2023, it is assumed that all people must simply learn to live with low-grade anxiety. Accessing our inner worlds to address this reality can feel elusive and daunting. And yet, art holds the capacity to elucidate truth about our emotional well-being, expressing what we fail to articulate in conversation and even what we do not admit to ourselves.
Artists often assume the role of prophet. They do not allow us to insulate ourselves from the tragedies of our societal problems. They put pressure on the ways we avoid our aches through the distraction of entertainment, pathological busyness, or the convenience of technology. This collection of artists present their faith-filled struggle with our epidemic of anxiety, inviting us to examine our coping mechanisms of choice with curiosity and contemplation.
What can we learn from these artists about the uniquely human quest for peace?



A live recording from the Peace, Be Still art reception. Hear from four artists (Janna Christian, Jonathan Puls, Krystyny Vandenberg, and Eden DeLaVara) about their artistic process and the way that they grapple with our age of anxiety.
Visit upsidedown.com/peace-be-still for more resources, podcast episodes, and articles. 

Meet our resident tall barista, Ben Bergen! Hear him and Kyle geek out about Star Wars as well as learn about his favorite Trader Joe's items. He shares about his love for stories, the meaning of his tattoo, and more... 
 
Come say hi to him behind the bar, share your life with him, and order his favorite drink: the honey cinnamon cortado! 

Introducing one of our coolest baristas, Leia! 
Hear about how her passion for baking started as well as her favorite music artists. She shares about how making playlists is one of her love languages, and find out which starch Leia would choose between flour or potatoes to eat for the rest of her life! 
Come say hi to her the next time you're in the cafe! 

Peace, Mental Health, & the College Experience Part 2
Upside Down hosted a panel of mental health professionals to talk about how to live peace-filled, meaningful lives during one of the most challenging seasons of life. Part 2 of this two part podcast includes a Q&A about strategies for daily mindfulness, what stability in our lives should look like, and how to talk about anxiety to people in different generations. 
 
Panelists: Miriam Koenig - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in Los Angeles specializing in individual, couples, and family psychotherapy
Stacy Kesten - UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, has practiced meditation for 8 years and has extensive personal and professional training in mindfulness
Hope Phillips - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, a certified Level Two Restoration Therapist 
 
Visit upsidedown.com/peace-be-still for more resources, podcasts, and articles.