The We Turned Out Okay Podcast

Today we discuss mechanisms for choosing our mindset, especially during challenging times. In this episode I introduce a question that’s been really helpful for me: “What would help me return to center after witnessing all of this?” This question helps me recognize when I’m trying to control circumstances beyond what I can actually control, and bring my focus instead to centering practices, like drawing, breathing, or enjoying small pleasures. We discuss identity, too. My example is of overcoming a 30-year identity issue related to being told I wasn’t an artist, and leading to something exciting! My upcoming solo art exhibition in October. Let’s remember that we get to choose… And part of that is about not letting others’ opinions change our sense of self. Nuts and Bolts * Read about – and play along at – the Days of Creation 2026 game (that this episode is about) by clicking here. * Here is my conversation from a few weeks ago with pleasure activist and violist Meena Bhasin. * Here is July’s workshop signup link, called Let's Go Outside – Channeling What Your Soul Most Wants to Create. You can find out more about it here. * For just about a year now I've been leading an online community for leaders who are learning to give ourselves the same love and care that we are so accustomed to giving to others. We'd love to have you join us, if that resonates: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about Cheers and lots of love from me

Today I am here with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the wonderful sleep podcast Nothing Much Happens, the amazing mindfulness podcast First This, and the lively and delightful podcast Stories from the Village of Nothing Much. Kathryn'new book, On the Street Where You Live, comes out next month, in July 2026. Kathryn is intentionally cultivating joy. She began drawing earlier this year, despite having aphantasia (lack of visual imagery – no sound, colours, shapes or forms) and is loving the playful creativity. She’s taking online courses and filling her walls with new designs. In our conversation today, Kathryn reflects on letting go of perfectionism and claiming the identity of ‘writer’ simply because she chooses to. How she got here Kathryn once believed she wasn’t creative, surrounded by artistic friends and family. Over time she learned creativity is a practice. She’s now 400+ episodes into Nothing Much Happens, on her second book and running three podcasts. Growing up in Flint, Michigan, she told herself bedtime stories from the age of four. After 20 years teaching yoga/meditation, storytelling was a more accessible way to help people rest and regulate. Kathryn has known sound designer Bob Wittersheim for some time and when she started working with him on Nothing Much Happens, he worked for free. Kathryn describes his compassionate and protective energy and credits him with grounding her. Characters and perspectives Kathryn realised early on that all her stories lived in the same universe. Writing in first person helps listeners to ‘pull the story around them’ and she includes a broad range of representative characters. Her upcoming book expands this catalogue of characters. She is now experimenting with a more eagle‑eyed view of the village while keeping her intuitive, centered style. She wants to stay inspired and genuine. Inclusivity As a queer woman, Kathryn values creating spaces where everyone feels safe. We discuss the joy of stories where characters live freely and fully. Anorexia and Orthorexia Kathryn speaks openly about her eating disorders, now seven years into recovery. She reflects on the years lost and the creativity gained since healing; she wants to model recovery. Recovery and identity Here is a lovely moment in our conversation – I share how First This supported me during a period of reclaiming my name and intuition. Kathryn emphasises that creators often help people they’ll never meet. She quotes the Regina Spektor song ‘Better’, with the line ‘If you never say your name out loud to anyone they can never ever call you by it’. Kathryn describes bodily awareness, connection, her dog beside her, and the joy of this conversation as what feels present for her in this moment. I’m filled with gratitude, to have had this conversation and to be able to bring it to you. Invitations to Play with Kay * I’m offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events * If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about * Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation * Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted) Cheers and lots of love to you today! Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

A reflective one today. I am getting to be a facilitator at the Rebels for Peace Summer Internship Program, and in this episode I give you a little bit of what I'll be bringing to them. Questions for reflection: 1. What do I like, what do I enjoy doing? 2. What's an example of a time that I showed courage, even just a tiny amount? 3. How is this thing that sucks, a gift? I'd love to hear – drop me a line at my contact page! You'll see a message there that says: “There are no strangers. Only friends not yet met.” Invitations to Play with Kay * I’m offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events * come join a lovely community! It's called Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about * Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation * Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted) Cheers and much love, Kay Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

I'm excited to bring you today's deep, beautiful, very warm and loving conversation. Today's guest, Mheena Bhasin, is a violist, mother of two and Pleasure Activist living in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Her work centers the arts as a vital part of civic life and community wellbeing. Mheena feels deep gratitude for her life, her family and her community. She has co-created a concert series with her husband, that brings world-class artists into neighbourhood spaces and sees music as a vehicle for community care and connection. Programming includes concerts for neurodivergent youth, lunchtime town-square performances, and wellbeing concerts. Pleasure activism is integrated into her work, especially with women, through music, movement, meditation and love as a source of energy. How she got here Mheena began her training in music at the age of four. Her early classical training was intense and rule-bound. Music was always her way of feeling deeply and now she teaches others to access that same inner wellspring. About ten years ago music had become a source of anxiety and pressure and Mheena experienced burnout. Moving from New York to San Francisco gave her a clean slate to rebuild her relationship with music. She learned to pause, reset and choose what to return to. Pregnancy and early motherhood planted the seeds for her current work. How did pleasure activism come into her life? Mheena was inspired by adrienne maree brown’s book Pleasure Activism and Audre Lorde’s essay Uses of the Erotic, which helped her understand that pleasure is a birthright, not a hierarchy or commodity. Pleasure is not escapism, but feeling safe, beautiful and fully alive. Society often misinterprets pleasure as indulgence or hypersexuality, when it can be as simple as sensory presence and love. Mheena doesn’t label herself an activist but sees activism as putting a stake in the ground, naming your values, being willing to be seen and going first so others feel permitted to follow. At the time of our recording, Mheena was on day 11 of a gratitude practice. She encourages building a toolbox of small, accessible ways to return to love and aliveness to yourself. On her website, www.Mheenabhasin.com, she offers a free pleasure meditation and a 75-minute meditation practice for those who’d like to go deeper. Mheena welcomes conversations with anyone exploring pleasure in their life. Hope you enjoy this one! Invitations to Play with Kay * I’m offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events * If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about * Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation * Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted) Cheers and lots of love to you today

I’ve been on retreat, and I learned lots.. sharing with you today. Here’s what the Zoom Summary had to say about today’s episode, I think it’s pretty spot-on. Kay shared her experience taking a week-long digital detox, disconnecting from the internet entirely to immerse herself in a retreat-like experience reminiscent of 1987. During this time, she discovered how frequently she relied on the internet for information and how many automatic digital habits she had developed. Kay discussed specific examples of how she adapted, including visiting an art museum to learn about framing principles from a curator, exploring a local bookstore, and continuing work on her memoir by writing in a physical notebook rather than on a computer. She reflected on the benefits of reduced digital distractio for herself, including increased focus for creative work and a return to more intentional human connection. Kay emphasized the importance of taking brave steps toward living in ways that feel authentic, noting that people don't want us to break ourselves in service to them and that doing what's best for ourselves in integrity is ultimately beneficial for everyone involved. I am wishing you well - see you next time! Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

May has been a wild ride! I take you into it today. Also, THERE ARE SOME SWEARS.. fyi :) Nuts and Bolts * Read about – and play along at – the Days of Creation 2026 game (that this episode is about) by clicking here. * Here is June’s workshop signup link, and you can find out more about it here * I’m offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events * If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about Cheers and lots of love from me

I am soooo excited to bring you this conversation, a Roundtable with the Rebels for Peace leaders! Here’s how Zoom summarized the conversation… In this Roundtable, Rebels for Peace Prince Jimmar, Logan Griggs-Mitchell, Devlin Chestang and Melina Navarette explored the concept of peace and its impact on their personal and professional lives, sharing their experiences before and after joining the organization. The team discussed the importance of being rebels for the right reasons and how their work with youth in Chicago has transformed their own lives and perspectives. They also shared their visions for expanding Rebels for Peace nationwide and worldwide, emphasizing the need for social-emotional learning and creativity in education. The conversation highlighted the team's commitment to empowering youth and creating positive change in their community. Nuts & Bolts Find Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here. Hear more deeply from each Rebel: Here you can find each of our individual conversations, Melina Navarette’s here, Devlin Chestang’s here, Prince Jimmar’s here, and Logan Griggs-Mitchell’s here. Thank you for being here! Invitations to Play * I’m offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events * If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about * Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation * Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted) Cheers and lots of love to you today! Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Today I’m speaking with Melina Navarrete, Lead Facilitator, Lead Bilingual Facilitator, and Lead Trainer for Rebels for Peace. I am SO excited to share this one with you! Here is how Zoom summarized our conversation, I think it did a pretty good job.. Melina shared her personal mental health journey, including struggles with depression and anxiety during high school, hospitalizations, and how she found healing and purpose through her work with Rebels for Peace after completing an internship there. She discussed how the organization helped her feel supported and valued, leading to a permanent role where she now helps train new interns and facilitate programs for youth. The conversation explored themes of self-care, family dynamics around mental health, and the importance of letting others grow independently rather than trying to solve all their problems. They also discussed the metaphor of carrying "security items" for dreams and aspirations, with Melina sharing her vision list of 400 goals and her Bible as key items she keeps with her. Nuts & Bolts Find Melina in LinkedIn by clicking here. Find Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here. Next up: Our Rebels for Peace Roundtable! Get pumped with each of our individual conversations, Melina’s here in this space, Devlin Chestang’s here, Prince Jimmar’s here, and Logan Griggs-Mitchell’s here. Thank you for being here

Get ready for a quickie meditation today! I take you to your very own beautiful deserted island, and we spend the majority of this episode exploring there. If you'd like to explore some more, you are cordially invited to this Monday's workshop, That Time You Found Yourself on a Deserted Island: In a lovely spot on the island you’re hanging out on, you find a letter that the Universe wrote to you. What does it say? Come find out. 60 minutes; Monday, May 18, 2026, 6 PM Eastern; via Zoom, link sent prior to the workshop. $34, or $21 for Dreamers & Doers members. Find out more/register: https://kaylockkolp.com/events Hope to see you there! Cheers and much love, Kay This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

As we go through this magical series of conversations with the leaders of the Rebels for Peace, I just keep feeling more and more inspired… Hope you enjoy this one! Here’s the Zoom summary… In this heartfelt conversation, Kay interviewed Devlin Chestang, the Lead Youth Facilitator at Rebels for Peace, about his personal journey and his work with young people in Chicago. Devlin shared his challenging upbringing, including growing up in a single-parent household and dealing with undiagnosed ADHD, which led to him being labeled as a "bad kid" in school. He described how a close friend's death in 2021 inspired him to pursue his creative passions, leading to a career in multimedia and eventually to his current role at Rebels for Peace. Devlin discussed his approach to teaching and mentoring young people, emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces for them to express themselves and overcome the stigmas they face. He also shared his personal philosophy of "knowing myself, trusting my intuition, and taking accountability," which he uses to navigate his busy life balancing his work at Rebels with his own creative projects. The conversation concluded with Devlin offering insights on how society can better support young people, including reducing assumptions, combating consumerism, and breaking down labels that separate individuals. Nuts & Bolts Find Devlin in LinkedIn by clicking here. Find Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here. Next up: Rebels for Peace Lead Trainer, Lead Facilitator, and Lead Bilingual Facilitator Melina Navarette. Thank you for being here

Hello lovely, I challenged myself to a short and sweet episode that shares what feels true for me in this moment. I hope it finds you well

WHAT a conversation we get to experience today! Rebels for Peace Co-Founder and Executive Director Prince Jimmar joins me to share deeply about his own journey, and how connected his journey is with the beautiful organization he now leads. Growing up, Prince felt cast into roles that were the opposite of how he knew himself to be. Hearing him share about breaking free of those roles, it becomes clear how inevitable Rebels for Peace was. How inevitable that Prince found a way to serve and support from his full and open heart. Over the coming weeks we’ll get to spend time with several of Prince’s Rebels for Peace team (we heard last time from Program Coordinator and Lead Facilitator Logan Griggs-Mitchell), and we will wind up the series with a Roundtable. What fun! Hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation about choosing with awareness the roles that we inhabit. Choosing to love ourselves and then seeing what gets created from there… and taking a deep dive into the magnificent co-creation today's guest has co-founded and grown. Nuts & Bolts Find Prince in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here. Find Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here, and in Facebook by clicking here. Next up: Rebels for Peace Youth Leader and Facilitator Devlin Chestang. Thank you for being here! Invitations to Play I am offering a series of workshops throughout 2026! They are designed to help you feel aligned and alive. Learn more and register at my events page. Come to the retreat that I’m hosting in September Or, hear more about it Come be in company with some like-minded souls in the Dreamers and Doers Online Community Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation Or, apply to work 1-1 with me Cheers! Love, Kay Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

I'm so excited to bring you this conversation with Logan Griggs-Mitchell, Lead Facilitator and Program Coordinator of Rebels for Peace, a youth-led nonprofit on Chicago's South Side. The Rebels for Peace support kids to "let their environment be a product of them,” rather than feeling like they're stuck being a product of their environment. Over the coming weeks we'll get to spend time with several of Logan's colleagues in Rebels for Peace, and we will wind up the series with a Roundtable conversation. Today, settle in for a wonderful conversation about fostering resiliency beginning at very young ages; the simple and joyful ways that Rebels for Peace brings in the money that fuels their programs; and what it really looks like to build trust with kids who so often get discounted or pushed away. Thank you for being here! Nuts & Bolts Find Logan in LinkedIn by clicking here. Learn more about Rebels for Peace by clicking here. Next up: Rebels for Peace Co-Founder and Executive Director Prince Jimmar. Invitations to Play with Coach Kay Learn more and register at my events page. Come to the retreat that I’m hosting in September Or, hear more about it Come be in company with some like-minded souls in the Dreamers and Doers Online Community Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation Or, apply to work 1-1 with me Cheers! Love, Kay Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Once I began reflecting on the verbs that got me into trouble as a kid, I got curious about two things: First, how might these verbs show me myself as I am now? And second, what are your verbs? Zoom Summary: In this episode of Art, Creativity, and Wellbeing, Kay Lock Kolp discussed the concept of identifying and examining "verbs" as a way to understand behavior, curiosity, and interests. Drawing from her experience as an early childhood educator and personal reflections on her health journey, Kay explained how focusing on verbs can help people reconnect with activities that bring joy and well-being. She shared how certain behaviors that were once seen as problematic, such as talking excessively or creating art, can be reclaimed as positive aspects of life. Kay announced a series of upcoming workshops focused on various themes including favorite verbs, creativity, and well-being, with the first workshop "A Few of Your Favorite Verbs" scheduled for April 27th. Invitations Upcoming workshop: A Few of Your Favorite Verbs Learn more and register at my events page. Come to the retreat that I’m hosting in September Or, hear more about it Come be in company with some like-minded souls Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation Or, apply to work 1-1 with me Thank you for being here with me. Cheers! Love, Kay Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

What an interesting podcasting experiment, to return to the same subject matter once each month and see what shows up. March was a wild ride, in the way that whitewater rafting is. See below for links that come up today, and the invitations I'm offering now. Also, click here - my homepage in Substack - for the portrait I painted of Jesse, at the Butterhorn Bakery in Frisco, Colorado, last week. You'll find it at Episode 474, it's called The Fluffy Seedheads of Potential, Days of Creation 2026, Part 3/12. Thank you for being here with me. I’m glad to be here with you. Love, Kay Nuts & Bolts Days of Creation 2026: Read about – and play along at – the Days of Creation 2026 game (that this episode is about) by clicking here. View Art Creativity & Wellbeing in YouTube here, find it in your favorite podcast app, or subscribe below so it shows up right into your inbox. Invitations Come to the retreat that I’m hosting in September Or, hear more about it Come be in company with some like-minded souls Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation Or, apply to work 1-1 with me Cheers! Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

3 A’s Framework for Aliveness Kay discussed the final portion of a series on aliveness, focusing on the “3 A’s” framework which includes awareness, acceptance, and agency. She explained how agency represents growth that continues beyond these stages, creating a spiral of ongoing development and self-understanding. Kay mentioned that the podcast, which has over 470 episodes, is approaching its 11th birthday in May and is available on the Substack platform. Agency and Feeling Alive Kay discussed the concept of agency and its relationship to feeling alive, explaining how the words “disconnected,” “exhausted,” and “fearful” represent states before having awareness, acceptance, and agency respectively. She outlined the three components of agency as courage, choice, and creativity, using examples like a woodpecker’s creative problem-solving and the idea that people always make their best choice at any moment. Kay encouraged listeners to reflect on times when they demonstrated courage, made choices, or acted creatively, emphasizing that these actions are fundamental to experiencing agency and feeling alive. Agency and Control Diagram Discussion Kay discussed the opposite side of a diagram representing missing agency, focusing on feelings of overwhelm, paralysis, and suffering that arise when individuals don’t feel in control. She encouraged participants to reflect on when they feel most agency and invited them to use the chart as a tool for self-reflection when facing challenges. Kay shared a personal example of how the diagram helped her during a morning walk, demonstrating how it can provide clarity and guidance in navigating difficult situations. Dynamic Aliveness and Money Perspectives Kay discussed the dynamic nature of aliveness and shared insights from the book “Love Money, Money Loves You,” which describes money as beings that observe and facilitate human requests. Kay noted how people often panic when positive changes begin to happen, thinking they cannot handle the new experiences, but emphasized that they actually can manage these changes. The discussion concluded with an invitation for the audience to use the series for personal growth and experiencing life. Workshop and Community Announcements Kay announced plans to offer a workshop on the “3 A’s to feel alive” later in spring or summer 2026. She invited listeners to join her Dreamers and Doers community and mentioned that while her one-to-one coaching practice is currently full, interested parties can join a waiting list by responding to a series of questions. Kay also announced an upcoming series featuring interviews with the leadership of Rebels for Peace, a youth-led initiative in Chicago. Invitations from Me Come to the retreat that I’m hosting in September Or, hear more about it Come be in company with some like-minded souls Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation Enjoy some love from the pines Love, Kay Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

In Part 3 of our series on feeling Alive, we explore the second of the three A's: Acceptance. Hope you enjoy this one! Zoom Summary: The Three A’s to Feeling Alive Kay discussed the second installment of a series focusing on the three A’s to feel alive, following awareness with acceptance. Kay emphasized the importance of personalization in learning, encouraging participants to engage with the content in a way that works best for them rather than adhering to a strict structure. Kay then transitioned to discussing the concept of awareness, inviting participants to reflect on its meaning for themselves. Venn Diagram of Aliveness Concepts Kay discussed a Venn diagram about aliveness, explaining that movement through the diagram starts with awareness and then moves to acceptance. She noted that the word “disconnected” was near the awareness circle and “exhausted” was near the acceptance circle, suggesting a connection between being disconnected and lack of awareness, and between exhaustion and acceptance. Radical Acceptance Concepts Discussion Kay discussed the concept of radical acceptance, explaining how it involves allowing circumstances to be as they are rather than trying to control them. She outlined three qualities of acceptance: “own business minding” (practicing appropriate involvement in others’ lives), curiosity, and trust. Own Business Minding Concept Discussion Kay discussed the concept of “own business minding,” which involves understanding and accepting one’s own truth while letting go of control over others’ actions. She emphasized the importance of acceptance over judgment, referencing Walt Whitman’s idea that curiosity is better than judgment. Kay encouraged participants to reflect on their own experiences related to these concepts and invited them to share their thoughts via email. Components of Acceptance Discussion Kay discussed the components of acceptance, which include curiosity about someone’s experience, open-mindedness, and trust. Kay emphasized that trusting can be challenging due to fears of betrayal or misplacement of trust, but emphasized that acceptance involves embracing reality as it is rather than wishing it to be different. Acceptance and Aliveness Concepts Kay discussed the concept of acceptance as part of a series on aliveness and agency. She encouraged listeners to reflect on how acceptance applies to their own lives and suggested exploring this topic with friends, therapists, or coaches. Kay also introduced a diagram showing the opposites of feelings that help us feel alive, including suspicion, anxiety, and over-control, which can help identify the need for acceptance. Invitations from me Come to the retreat that I'm hosting in September Or, hear more about it Come be in company with some like-minded souls Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation Thank you for being here with me Love, Kay This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

A quick announcement!! See more here: https://kaylockkolp.com/events Summary (via Zoom :) Maine Camp Retreat Invitation Kay announced an invitation to join a main camp retreat in September, describing it as a combination of camp and retreat experience designed to help people connect with friends and find restoration. She shared personal experiences about how camp had positively impacted her life during challenging times in high school, and explained that she has incorporated elements from both her camper and counselor perspectives in creating this retreat. The retreat will take place from September 19-23, lasting 5 nights and 6 days, with a maximum of 9 participants and multiple lodging and pricing options available. Kay expressed her enthusiasm for creating a flexible retreat experience that could range from restful activities to more engaging activities depending on participants’ preferences. Sheepscot Pond Retreat Plans Kay discussed an upcoming retreat at a beautiful space on Sheepscot Pond in Palermo, Maine, describing it as bright, lively, and peaceful with great views and Adirondack chairs. She shared her personal connection to the location, having kayaked by it previously in 2023 and been inspired to paint the chairs. Kay expressed her excitement about hosting a retreat at this venue. Kay announced an upcoming camp retreat scheduled for September, coinciding with the fall equinox. She invited listeners to visit https://kaylockkolp.com/events to learn more and expressed excitement about creating the experience together, including potential excursions and activities like a local chef cooking class. Kay mentioned she would see attendees next week for another podcast episode and look forward to meeting them at the camp in September. xoxo, Kay Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we’re focusing in on one of the 3 A’s that are helpful in feeling alive, Awareness. Hope you enjoy this one! Find the diagram here if for example you are in your favorite podcast app, and it doesn’t support images. Thanks for being here. See you for part three next week! Kay Nuts & Bolts In-Person Retreat! Stay tuned for more info on the epic Fall Frolic (so-named by one potential retreat-goer :) taking place on a beautiful lake, at a beautiful location, here in my home state of Maine this coming September 19-23. View Art Creativity & Wellbeing in YouTube here, find it in your favorite podcast app, or subscribe below so it shows up right into your inbox. Dreamers and Doers Group: Click this link to to learn about the online community I created to do just that… Be in community together. Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe

We are starting something new today, a series on feeling alive! Today's question: What makes you feel alive? I'll see you next week for the next part of our series. Here is the very fun Venn diagram that I reference today: Find it here if for example you are in your favorite podcast app, and it doesn't support images. Thanks for being here. See you for part two next week! Kay Nuts & Bolts Dreamers and Doers Group: Click this link to to learn about the online community I created to do just that… Be in community together. View Art Creativity & Wellbeing in YouTube here, find it in your favorite podcast app, or subscribe below so it shows up right into your inbox. Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe