Ep. 97 - Natalie Bedard on The Warrior Work of Being Human
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your nervous system—the very force that protects you—was also the key to unlocking your ...
ep. 96 Albert Bramante on Rejection, Self-Doubt & Playing Beyond the Script
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast (the finale for Season 4!) Kate sits down with Albert...
Ep. 95 - Leo Marrs: Making Things That Matter
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About This EpisodeWhat if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, a...
Ep 94 - Ben Rennie: Curiosity, Creativity, and Confidence
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I talk with designer, writer, and thinker Ben Rennie...
93 - From Manufactured Chaos to Soft Living: Navigating the Rise of the Matriarchy with Gina Luker (Shabby Creek Cottage)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A FEW THINGS WE TALKED ABOUTWhy joy is not frivolous—it’s essential.How to observe chaos without...
92 - Embracing AI? A Creative Revolution with Troy Plota
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the ever-evolving landscape of art and technology, the fusion of creativity and artificial intell...
91 - Weaving a New Reality: Finding Your Way Through Chaos, Fear, and Frozen Mode with Sharazad Jamal
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with ...
Encore with new material Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the world feels increasingly unstable, many of us are seeking ways to stay grounded, to keep our ...
Ep 89 - The Call of Creativity, Intuition, and Ancestry with Rebe Huntman
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Creative Genius podcast, I interview Rebe Huntman about her debut memoir, "My...
Ep 88 - Gabrielle Savory Bailey - Creativity, Connection & Resistance
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Gabrielle Savory Bailey for a Listener L...
ep 87 Leaning In to Human Connection During Dark Times
07 Mar 2025
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In this episodeThe connection between the oppressive forces we see in the world and the inner critic...
Ep. 86 - Islands of Sanity Encore (with new intro) Jane Dunnewold
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful...
Confronting Fear and Rebuilding a Broken World – Your Role in the Awakening
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore how the world we’ve known is broken—and how we are the ones being cal...
ep. 84 Cami Smith LISTENER LAB Creativity & Community
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cami Smith, an incredible artist and ...
Ep 83: We Are Stronger Than The Dark - Kate Shepherd
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In extraordinary times, fear and despair can feel overpowering. But what if the opposite is true? In...
ep. 82: Beyond the Familiar: Unlocking Creativity with John Roescher
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create something truly original? In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast...
ep. 81 Lisa Wagner - Permission to Create: Why Your Creativity Matters in Tough Times
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesLisa’s journey from accounting to art and her rediscovery of creative passion.The heal...
ep. 80 Encore Presentation - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT-The importance of storytelling in all its various forms (including journaling) ...
79: The Dance of Discipline & Creativity: Navigating Grief, Flow, and Self-Expression
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one. I sat down with the inspiring Roxanne Glaser—artist, educator, and ...
77 - Listener Lab: Self Compassion and Worthiness in Creativity with Lindsey Thomas
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first-ever Listener Lab episode, Kate sits down with listener Lindsey Thomas to reflect on S...
76 - Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story, The Alchemy of Mythology with Kwame Scruggs
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd speaks with Kwame Scru...
75 - The Divine Voice: Navigating Art, Pain, and Purpose
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discovering Creativity: An Intimate Conversation with Scott EricksonWhat does it mean to live a crea...
74 - Cory Allen: Break Through Limiting Beliefs and Reclaim Your Creative Power
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd sits down with Cory Allen—autho...
73 - Andrew Holecek: Unlocking the Power of Lucid Dreaming: Transform Your Life
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could use your dreams to accelerate personal growth, heal past traumas, and unlock your ...
72 - ENCORE James Miller The Magic of Discipline in Your Creative Practice
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James offers practical prompts for generating flow states and presents a genius solution for utilizi...
71 - ENCORE Dr. Cheryl Arutt - The Brain Science of Creativity
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode NotesHave you ever wondered any of these: What the science is behind creativity? What caus...
Ep 70 Lisa Marchiano - Reclaiming Your Vital Spark
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reclaiming Your Vital Spark with Lisa MarchianoKey Topics:Understanding Jungian psychology and the u...
EP 69 Giovanni Dienstmann Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Self-Esteem
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming self-doubt and building self-...
EP 68 Anna Goldfarb - Modern Friendship
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate reflects on her own journey through the ebbs and flows of friendships as she transitioned throu...
EP 67 Tammy Mastroberte - Higher Help: Letting The Universe Guide You
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe, Listen, Rate & Review (thank you!) in Apple Podcasts Subscribe & Listen in SpotifySu...
EP 66 Pamela Bates - The Importance of Radical Rest Inside the Creative Process
24 May 2024
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PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE GENIUS PODCASTFOR AS LITTLE AS $5 A MONTH (THE EQUIVALENT OF...
EP 65 - Nate Klemp Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:An engaging, lighthearted but deep conversation with philosopher Nate Klemp about h...
EP 64 Emma Zeck, Passion, Fear & Creative Destiny
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this conversation, Emma shares candidly about her experiences with plant medicine, breaking o...
EP 63 Lama Rod Owens, New Saints From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lama Rod navigates the complexities of healing and transformation, highlighting the role of communit...
62 - Autumn Skye: Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity (updated encore presentation)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been on the fence of stepping into yourself as an artist you’ll want to hear the amazi...
61 - Ashana - Unlocking Your Creative Wisdom with Healing Sound
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTESAshana is a true pioneer in the world of healing music. With her celestial vocals and the ...
60 - James McCrae - The Art of You: Reclaiming Your Creativity
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd hosts a profound b...
59 - Jaime Hamilton Creating for YOU: Creativity as a way of Communicating with Your Deepest Self
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, we are joined by Jaime Hamilton, a pass...
58 - Wendy McWilliams: You Can't Believe Everything You Think
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe and LISTEN to the FULL episode“You can't believe everything you think” When Wendy ...
57 - How Surrender Fuels Creativity: Navigating Art, Business, & Uncertainty with Bibby Gignilliat
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this brand new episode, Kate Shepherd engages in a captivating conversation with the incredible B...
56 - Beth Suter: Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New Moon
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lunar Alchemy: Cultivating opportunities for Growth with Intention with The New MoonEPISODE SUMMARYI...
55 -Megan Sheldon: Embracing Transformation: Crafting Year-End Rituals for a Purposeful New Year
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first instalment of our very special 2 part series: Rituals for the Thresholds of Time: ...
Genius Moments 15 - Permission to Fall Apart
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The other day, I took Maggie, my sweet rescue pup, for our usual stroll in the nearby forest. The t...
54 - Andrew Faulkner - Crafting Continuity: A Guide to Deeper Connection with Creativity & Self
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the transformative power of reconnecting with intuition, unlocking ...
GENIUS MOMENTS - Unlock Your Brilliance: Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This mini episode addresses the formidable force of limiting beliefs and their impact on personal ...
53 - Megan Sheldon - Be Ceremonial: The Creative Alchemy of Rituals
24 Nov 2023
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SUMMARY Megan Sheldon, a seasoned End of Life Doula, Celebrant, and Cultural Mythologist, guides us...
52 - Mary Ann Stancel - Healing Trauma, Self-Discovery, & Creative Awakening
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE SUMMARYIn this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, explorin...
Genius Moments #13 - Life Lessons from Spiders & Children: Meeting Change with Courage & Excitement
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The chat between 11 year old Cosmo and his mum Kate Shepherd host of The Creative Genius Podcast hig...
51 - Dr. Heather Penny - The Life You're Made For
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTESHeather believes that everyone has their own clarity, confidence, and courage within, and ...
Genius Moments #12 - Making Waves: Embracing Your Creative Power
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episodeUnearth Your Creative Genius: This episode is dedicated to those who have felt a...
50 - Martha Anne Toll - Don't Wait For Inspiration to Strike
13 Oct 2023
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In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity...
Genius Moments #11 - Listening to the Soft, Quiet Voice Inside: The Art & Beauty of Intuitive Living
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You contain, inside of you, a small, quiet voice that has the answers to everything that you could e...
49 - Maria Over - Nurturing Creativity through Daily Routine
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE SUMMARYIn this podcast conversation, we delve into the fascinating world of Maria Over, an a...
48 - Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez - Rediscovering Creative Joy: Recovery & Resilience in your Creative Process
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, our guest Dr. Meredith Estevez, a renowned oboist, p...
Genius Moments #10 - Season Three Prepisode: Cultivating Intuition & Creativity: The Pathway to Ease & Serendipity
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this pre-season three episode, Host Kate Shepherd announces the official vision and theme for Se...
47 - Juliette Crane, Artist & Creative Educator - Finding Your Creative Voice Through Play
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Wisconsin based Juliette Crane, a p...
46 - James Miller, Author, A Small Fiction: Freedom via Limitation - The Magic of Discipline Inside Your Creative Practice
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What we talk aboutJames Miller's journey as a writer and the genesis of A Small FictionThe commitmen...
45 - Kim Myers Smith, Fine Artist: Mess. Rest. Trust. Repeat
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trust. Mess. Rest. Repeat.In this fantastic episode, our gracious guest, Kim Myers Smith, reveals he...
Genius Moments #9 Embracing the Feelings: Exploring Aversions as a form of Love and Self Healing
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kate Shepherd shares her lifelong journey with art and the recent discovery of...
44 - Jodi Ohl, Bestselling Author & Artist - Unlocking Your Creative Potential: Insights & Lessons for Igniting Your Artistic Journey
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Creative Genius, Kate is joined by the immensely talented Jodi Ohl. Jodi's artist...
Celebrating 100k downloads: Six Most Transformative Elements of a Fulfilling Creative Journey (and an EPIC GIVEAWAY!)
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this extraordinary episode celebrating 100k downloads of the Creative Genius Podca...
42 - Carmen Spagnola, Author The Spirited Kitchen - Making Ourselves Available to Receive
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kate Shepherd interviews Carmen Spagnola, a trauma recovery practitioner, c...
41 - Amira Rahim, Abstract Artist & Founder of Better Than Art School - 'Intuitively, On Purpose'
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amira Rahim, a successful commercial abstract artist who founded Better Than Art School™, shares ...
40 - Danielle LaPorte - Author, How to be Loving
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Danielle LaPorte, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, White Hot Truth, The Desire ...
39 - Margaret Smith - Life Coach - Building the Lives and Businesses of Our Dreams through Energy & Manifesting
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret “Mo” Smith is an adamant believer in human potential and is passionate about helping pe...
38 - Ange Miller, Artist - 'Activating Your Inner Treasure'
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kate Shepherd interviews Ange Miller, a prolific creator and teacher, about cr...
37 - Toni Nagy, Stand Up Comedian, Writer - The Magic of Showing Up
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditat...
36 - Rachel Phillips, Artist - I Was Here
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditat...
35 - Roxanne Willems, Artist - Rising from the Embers
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian Visual Artist Roxanne Willems was raised in a fundamentalist religious community that taugh...
34 - Rodney Norman - Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker - 'Enjoy Your Stupid Life'
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, Philosopher, Joy Sparker & World's Worst Motivational Speaker Rodney Norman joins us to ta...
33 - Jill Girling - TV Writer, Producer, Show Runner. 'Stop Letting Fear Steal Your Creative Dreams'
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TV Writer, Producer, Assistant Director and Show-Runner Jill Girling known for Cube (1997), Ride (20...
How to Stay Tethered to Yourself During the Holidays with Ange Miller & Special Guests
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays can be a beautiful and beautifully tough time. I wanted to create a little refuge for ...
31 - Susan Logoreci - Artist - Your Biggest “Flaw” Is Actually A Neon Sign Pointing To Your Greatest Gift
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has something of value to say in the massive conversation we call 'ART' that has been takin...
30 - Willow Wolfe - Awaken the Artist Within
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Willow Wolfe started off painting little wooden bowls with her grandmother and by 19 was teaching ar...
29 - Kim Krans - Finding Your Way in the Wild Unknowns of Creativity
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Krans is a visionary artist, author, and creator of The New York Times Bestseller The Wild Unkn...
Genius Moments #8 - the most important thing you can do for creativity is let it out of you
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
visit the website for full show notes on this episodesee the Reel that accompanies this episode and ...
28 - Erin Oostra - Unleashing Creativity: Lean in, Have Fun and Watch What Happens
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW NOTESErin Oostra is a visual artist, graphic designer and the owner of Nuwavegallery in Ellensb...
27 - Dan Mangan - Vulnerability, Honesty, Determination & Grit: Bringing Your Art Into the World
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2 time Juno Award Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dan Mangan joins me to talk about the roles of ...
Tracy Mazuer: From Hollywood Exec to Farmers Market Artisan - Walking away from a life that isn’t working
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Hollywood Exec to Farmers Market Artisan - Walking away from a life that isn’t workingHave yo...
Genius Moments #7 - 5 lovely rituals to help you connect with your creative Self
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
25 - Esté Macleod, Visual Artist & Designer - Finding Your Own Artistic Style
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been wondering how to find your own artistic style? Whether you are an established artist w...
24 - Autumn Skye - Artist. Intuition, Surrender & the Sacred Act of Creativity
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 is the last episode of Season 1 of the Creative Genius Podcast! It has been an incredible...
23 - Tracy Verdugo Artist & Author of Paint Mojo: Breaking the rules: How to Overcome your Fear of Creativity
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Tracy Verdugo, Visual Artist, teacher and Author of the wildly popular ...
22 - Dr. Cheryl Arutt: The Brain Science of Creativity
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Cheryl Arutt Clinical & Forensic Psychologist : The Brain Science of Creativity EPISODE SUMMARYH...
Genius Moments #6 The Gifts of Collaboration Inside the Creative Process
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can learn a lot by paying attention to what doesn't work. In this mini episode I share a little s...
21 - Sam Parton: The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Parton (The Be Good Tanyas) "The Littlest Birds Sing The Prettiest Songs" Episode SummaryI...
3 Ways To Support Yourself During a Creative Block
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about creative blocks. This is a big topic, a lot of people really dread the idea of...
20 - Kimberly Grigg: The Hazards of Being a Creative Overachiever
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate speaks with Kimberly Grigg, a wildly successful Interior Designer from Myrtle B...
Unapologetically You
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about some of the challenges I lived for most of my life, not knowing I had a...
19 - Phoebe Gander: No light, No shadow: embracing our darkness, so we can express our light
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate speaks with New Zealand Visual Artist Phoebe Gander. Phoebe shares how difficu...
Genius Moments #3 - Be Nice To Your Genius
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode Kate talks about the importance of the words we use when we talk about ourselve...
18 - Jeanne Oliver: Creativity is Calling: Building a Creatively Made Business & life
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanne Oliver is an artist, author, teacher and art business consultant. She paints, teaches how to ...
Genius Moments #2 - Go Sit Down!
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This mini episode is for you if you have been looking for a practical way to increase your intuition...
17 - Larry Hankin - Creativity Belongs in the Drivers Seat
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Hankin is perhaps the most recognized “that guy” character actor in Hollywood; having appe...
Genius Moments #1 - Uncertainty
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The closer we can be to being comfortable with uncertainty, the closer we are to allowing something ...
16 - Lynn Whipple: Learning to Trust Your Instincts Through Creative Play
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Whipple is a multi-media artist who paints with joy and passion, great and small flowers, all f...
15 - Lori Siebert: Practice, Practice, Practice: Mastery in Creativity
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Siebert is an artist, designer, teacher & businesswoman. She has worked with clients like Unive...
14 - Cat Rains: The Importance of PLAY in Creativity
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being known as the non-artistic one in her family, Cat Rains would go on to become a profess...
13 - Emily Jeffords: Creativity: Do it for the Process
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many things to love about Emily Jeffords, not least of which is how she tried to start ...
12 - Sheila Darcey: Sketch by Sketch: A Creative Path to Emotional Healing and Transformation
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety and stress had taken over her life. At the urging of her therapist, Author Sheila Darcey tur...