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en-usMarch 06, 2024

Art, Community, and Hope: Joe Field's Stories of Healing through Legends Universe

In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," I talk about how this turn of the calendar from 2023 to 2024 reminds me of sliding down a wooded hill on snowy days with my friends—right into a street! I also share a voicemail from Joe Field, creator of the Legends Universe. Joe discusses how his work has affected individuals, from helping a young boy overcome a video game addiction to providing companionship during the isolation of the COVID pandemic. It’s a great reflection on the impact of creative work. Please continue to share your voicemails for the podcast! And stay tuned for Season 6, coming late February or early March!

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en-usJanuary 03, 2024

Connecting Through Music: A Voicemail from Joey Held

On this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I share a voicemail from Joey Held, who talks about the impact of music on building a sense of belonging and the ability of art to heal. Joey hosts a podcast called Good People, Cool Things but he’s also a member of the band Burning Years. Joey talks about the way he sees music bringing people together during the band’s shows. He also shares an incredible experience with a fan of the band—a recent transplant from Dublin, Ireland, to Austin, Texas where Joey lives. This fan told him that before he left Dublin, he had been in a pub that played one of Burning Years’ songs and that the entire pub began singing along. They knew all of the words! A reminder that art knows no boundaries, it transcends cultures to create connections.

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en-usDecember 27, 2023

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Finding Belonging and Discovering the Power of Listening: Gwen Whittle, Postproduction Sound Supervisor

In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I interview longtime friend Gwen Whittle, a supervising sound editor and three-time Academy Award nominee for the films Avatar, Tron Legacy, and Avatar, The Way of Water. We discuss Gwen's journey from New York to San Francisco, her experiences in the sound editing industry, and the importance of sound in storytelling. We both share stories of belonging and the impact of travel on our perspectives and the importance of listening.

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en-usDecember 20, 2023

Celebrating Neurodiversity, Beauty, and Belonging with Illustrator and Writer Allegra Thelemaque

In this episode, I interview my daughter, Allegra Thelemaque, illustrator and writer, about the idea of feeling like you belong in your body. We also discuss how finding one's own sense of style can help redefine the concept of beauty. Allegra and I both have myotonic dystrophy, a multi-system disease that can affect muscle strength, muscle stiffness, eyes, digestive system, brain, heart, and increase the risk of certain cancers. Allegra identifies as neurodivergent. We talk about how meeting others with the same condition has provided a sense of understanding and support. Allegra shares her personal journey and offers some advice to me on self-acceptance and belonging.

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en-usDecember 13, 2023

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The Nature of Belonging--A Voicemail From Miguel Angel Vazquez

In this episode, I feature a thought-provoking reflection on belonging in a voicemail from Miguel Angel Vazquez. Discover the different dimensions of belonging, how it can shift with experiences, and the essential ways we know that we belong.

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en-usNovember 29, 2023

Reclaiming Haitian Heritage: Lalin St. Juste's Music Explores Different Experiences of Belonging

Lalin St. Juste has been a staple in the Bay Area music scene for a decade with her genre-bending band The Seshen. In this episode, Lalin takes us on a transformative journey of healing and reclamation of her Haitian heritage through her solo music. As a Haitian American, Lalin has felt a deep connection to her roots, but also struggled with issues of identity and the negative stereotypes associated with Haiti. Through her music, she aims to unlearn these misconceptions and show the true richness and beauty of Haitian culture. Lalin's musical journey started as a means of expressing herself as a shy and quiet child. But it was her bond with her maternal grandmother that truly influenced her path. As Lalin coped with the loss of her grandmother, singing became a source of solace and healing. Her music celebrates and reclaims her matrilineal bloodline and Haitian heritage, in turn leading to a reaffirmation of her sense of belonging as a Haitian American

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Episode Highlights

[00:02:15] LA-raised musician connects with Haitian heritage.

[00:05:51] Shy child found solace in music. Strong bond with maternal grandmother. Sang to cope with mother's passing. Healing and self-expression through music.

[00:08:18] Influenced by Little Dragon, our Electronic session incorporates genre-bending sounds, dance production, and elements of traditional Haitian music. My solo work is constantly evolving with an ethereal, cosmic, and spiritual aesthetic.

[00:10:16] Daughter of Haitian immigrants embraces cultural heritage.

[00:14:59] Powerful connection to Haiti through song.

[00:20:13] Creating a unique home, exploring identity, inclusion.

[00:21:24] First song I wrote from EP after Jamaica trip, connecting with Jamaica in absence of Haiti. Fresh off Caribbean essence, thinking about family and their lives.

[00:27:59] "Art Heals All Wounds - Lalaine Saint Juste shares her story and upcoming performances in the Bay Area. Connect with her and listen to her work on Bandcamp. Leave a voicemail on arthealsallwoundspodcast.com to share your story of belonging."

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en-usOctober 04, 2023

Share Your Story of Belonging--I'll Go First

Today's episode is all about belonging. In Season 5 we delve into the stories of artists and individuals who have experienced feeling like they don't fit in and have discovered creative ways to connect and heal. Today, I'll be sharing my own personal story of adoption, a journey that made me question where I truly belonged. I also want to invite all listeners to become a part of this season. If you have a story of finding a sense of belonging through art or creative practices, head over to my website, arthealsallwoundspodcast.com, and leave me a voicemail with your story. I want to collect enough stories to share them on episodes.

● February 31st show at the Anglim/Trimble Gallery

en-usSeptember 06, 2023

Support for Political Prisoners with Rigo 23, Painter and Activist

Today, I’m joined by Rigo 23, a painter, muralist, and activist who has undertaken collaborative art projects with some of America's political prisoners. In our conversation, Rigo expands on the inspiration and process behind two of his works: His recent February 31st Exhibit that includes work with, and inspired by, the Angola 3 and a large-scale statue of Leonard Peltier based on one of Peltier’s self-portraits.

Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox, and Robert King, also known as the Angola 3, were subjected to a combined 114 years in closed cell restriction, which is the longest known solitary confinement incarceration in world history. February 31st is an exhibit that invites viewers to explore the work of Rigo 23 that was a collaboration with Wallace, Woodfox, and King, and inspired by the unique worldview that Herman, Albert, and Robert developed during their years of deprivation and inhumane conditions.

Rigo also shares the story behind his statue of Leonard Peltier, an Indigenous rights activist who is still serving a prison sentence from when he was wrongfully convicted of murdering two FBI agents in 1975. The statue Rigo created, based on Leonard Peltier’s self-portrait, has traveled around the country, and exemplifies how art can harness support for those unjustly imprisoned.

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Topics Covered:

● The personal experience that sparked Rigo’s interest in learning about the lived experiences of political prisoners

● The lasting impact on Rigo from his relationship with the Angola 3 and Leonard Peltier

● How Leonard Peltier’s self-portrait in prison inspired Rigo to create a solidarity statue How the sculpture of Leonard was stolen, then found with community help

● Art as a way to go beyond structural division by race, gender, and beliefs

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● The Leonard Peltier Statue

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