This is Not Art Therapy (The Podcast)
Episodes
Episode 43: Embracing Failure
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John and Linnea exchange their most shareable failures. Cringe? Embarrassing? Questionable? Yep, we got you covered?Why? Because we kn...
Episode 42: Aaron-Sode (Getting Back Up)
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John and Linnea meet with legendary maritime boxer, Arron Kinch. Boxing since age ten, this guys episode really backs some punch. Have...
Episode 41: Taylor-Sode (Living the Good Life)
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly multi-talented Taylor. Honestly, it would probably take a full hour just to list all the things she’...
Episode 40: Growth
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea talk about the many aspects of growth. John shares his stories of his physical growth from scronny teenager to muscle...
Episode 39: Fake it 'Till You Make It
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John and Linnea discuss confidence. Or they try to at least. They go off book of course. Topics that surface in discussion included im...
Episode 38-Kevin-Sode
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea connect with John's first wrestling coach. We hear stories of what John was like at the tender age at 16. Coach Kevi...
Episode 37: Video Games
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John and Linnea talk about videos games, primarily from a player's perspective. They talk about their favourite videos, and how certai...
Episode 36: Talking-About-Our-Art-Sode
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea each bring three pieces of art to share and discuss. Linnea makes a list of questions beforehand for them to use as i...
Episode 35: New Years Resolutions/ Goal Setting
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about New Years resolutions and goal setting. Can you guess which one of us is not a fan of resolutions?John gets enthusiasti...
Epside 34: Capitalism
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John and Linnea dive into the wild and at times sad world of capitalism. Fresh of the spending sprees of the holiday season, they sit ...
Epsideo 33: Technology Fears and Feels (100% slop free)
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea dig into their fears, curiosities, and complicated feelings about technology and the rapidly shifting digital world w...
Episode 32: Holiday-Sode
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea settle into the holiday spirit with a light exploration of the meaning and history of the winter solstice. We share s...
Episode 31: Johnny-Sode
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Johnny of Clay More Studios, a young East Coast artist known for his stunning painted landscapes and hands-on work w...
Episode 30: Break-Ups
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea dive into the often heavy—and at times strangely universal—experience of breakups. With December 11th being the m...
Episode 29: Nico-Sode/ Running
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we bring on Nico, a longtime friend of John and an ultra-distance runner who casually covers more than 100 kilometres at a time—basi...
Episode 28: C-Stile-Sode
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Nova Scotia’s very own C-Stile — a rapper, performer, and all-around hyper-fun good-time girl. She shares how music has s...
Episode 27: Skatermanco-Sode
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we connect with international filmmaker Antonio Herrera Trujillo. John (along with countless people across the internet) was captivat...
Episode 26: Taylor Moon-Sode/ Climate Feelings
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome the delightful Art Therapist Taylor from Wellness Grove. Together, we explore some of the big—and sometimes heavy—feel...
Episode 25: John-Sode/ Climate Resilience
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we bring in Linnea’s good friend and former art school classmate, John. In addition to being a talented painter and ceramicist, Joh...
Episode 24: Freaky Friday (Part Two)
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode, John and Linnea challenged each other to complete a list of tasks that they themselves would normally do — but this time, a...
Episode 23: Wacky Wednesday/ {Freaky Friday (Part One)}
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special two-part episode, John and Linnea take on a playful challenge inspired by the classic “Freaky Friday” body swap—except this time...
Episode 22: Celeste-sode / Belonging
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome the lovely Celeste — counsellor, healer, and cold plunge enthusiast — for a rich conversation on belonging. Celeste sh...
Episode 21: Talking to Freinds about (Their?) Art
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea bring in pieces of art they created over the past week with the intention of talking about them and asking each other...
Episode 20: This is Not a Recap Epsisode
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special milestone episode, we pause to reflect on how far the podcast has come and where we’d like it to go next. We ask each other big ques...
Episode 19: This is Not a Gallery Tour (Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal edition)
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 19, John and Linnea each visit the Musée des beaux-arts in Montréal—at different times—and reunite (via the pod) to compare their ex...
Episode 18: Hannah-Sode/ Healing in Relationship
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hannah explores the intersections of creativity, relational healing, and personal experience, sharing insights from her work as an ar...
Episode 17: Ry-Sode
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is full of time-jumping, storytelling, and the kind of connections that remind us why creativity matters. Ry joins us from Halif...
Episode 16: Mindy-Sode/ Sandtray Therapy
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Linnea and John are joined by their dear friend, art therapist, educator, and artist Mindy Alexander for a rich conversation about sa...
Episode 15: Maud-Sode/ Self-Taught Artisty
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered who Linnea and John would bring to a dinner party, alive or dead? (I bet you’re a bit curious now.) Can you guess who turns t...
Episode 14: Josh-Sode/ TTRPG
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s chapter of our grand podcasting saga, our adventuring party gathers ‘round the campfire to explore a realm brimming with dragons, d...
Episode 13: Kiki-Sode/ Dreams
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often have vivid dreams? Are other people’s dreams fascinating to you? Do you keep a dream journal, or wonder if your dreams have hidden mess...
Episode 12: Co-Sode/ Tattooing and Healing
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by tattoo artist, muralist, and educator Corrine Blouin—also known as Coblou—for a rich conversation about the art...
Episode 11: Dan-Sode/ Art, Social Media, & AI
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by our good friend Dan—film maker and lover, photographer, traveller, writer, and all-around creative—to dive in...
Episode 10: Syd-Sode/ Friendship
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, John and Linnea sit down with their dear friend Syd, a counselor based in Halifax, to unpack the many layers of friendship—...
Episode 9: Authenticity
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rich and reflective episode, we dive deep into the concept of authenticity—what it means, how we experience it, and what gets in the way. Jo...
Episode 8: Mikey-sode/ Art Identity
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this vibrant and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with multidisciplinary artist Mike Kasongo (@mikkells_) originally from the Congo and now b...
Episode 7: Connection
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the theme of connection — with ourselves, with others, and within our communities. John kicks things off by shari...
Episode 6: Trevorsode (Music)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This is Not Art Therapy, we’re joined by Ottawa-based musician Trevor, who shares his creative journey and the role music has pla...
Episode 5: Creativity/ Inspiration
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This is Not Art Therapy, we dive into the roots of creativity and what keeps us inspired to keep making art. John reflects on the p...
Episode 4: Meaning Making
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four of This is Not Art Therapy, we explore the theme of meaning-making through art, memory, and connection. John shares new comics and cha...
Episode 3: Handling Rejection
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three of This is Not Art Therapy, John and Linnea dig into the tender terrain of rejection—what it feels like, how we process it, and how...
Episode 2: Rest/Relaxation/Recharging
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John and Linnea dive into the nuanced differences between rest, relaxation, and recharging—what they mean, how they feel, and why w...
Episode 1: Vibe Check/Introductions
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and Linnea spend the time reconnecting and reminiscing about how they know each other. Linnea is an art therapist who wishes to share art resourc...
Episode Zero: Hello from Linnea (The Art Therapist)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello from Linnea. :) This is a quick introduction to the podcast, Linnea shares the format and the inspiration behind how this came to be. Don't worr...