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PODCAST

Take an Art Break

Lisa and Lauren

Take an Art Break Podcast is an ongoing and open ended conversation about art and why everyone should make it part of their daily life. Each new conversation starts with a question that builds on the last conversation.

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51:21

How can art help you find career joy?

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2025/12/17

Send us a text In this conversation, Samorn Selim, daughter of Lao refugees, Berkeley Law grad, and career coach shares how she moved from poverty to Big Law, faced a toxic workplace, and rebuilt a life anchored in truth, art, and service. She talks about journaling as a “place of truth,” the power of five-minute practices to beat burnout, and the shift away from always chasing more. Along the way are tender moments, hard-won clarity about self-worth, and practical ways to find joy and energy...

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44:16

How was your 2025 Art Break Day?

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Lisa and Lauren have a conversation with 2025 Art Break Day hosts from all over the world about why they hosted Art Break Day this year, how it went and tips for anyone interested in hosting an Art Break Day in the future. Learn about each host on their websites here: Tessa Hollingsworth with Moon Sluice Art (https://www.moonsluice.com/), Krupa Jhaveri with Sankalpa: Art Journeys (https://www.instagram.com/sanka1palam/) and Noelle Imparto with Painting for Life and Union Square...

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20:06

How can art help us reconnect with someone?

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2025/08/12

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Lisa and Lauren chat with Cali Gilbert, the founder of Tower 15 Productions (https://www.tower15productions.com/), about using art as a way to reconnect with someone. From sparking shared memories to creating new ones, art has a unique way of bridging distances — both physical and emotional — and opening doors to deeper understanding. Support the show Learn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Art is Moving website here.

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25:40

How can art build bridges between individuals and...

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2025/06/12

Send us a text In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Bethel Afework, the founder and director of a thriving recreational art center, to explore how art can be a powerful connector across cultures, generations, and backgrounds. She shares how creativity often transcends spoken language—allowing people to express themselves, connect with others, and build a sense of belonging in their communities. Whether you’re passionate about community impact, curious about the deeper role of the...

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32:31

What happens when groups gather and make art?

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2025/04/03

Send us a text Lisa and Lauren talk with Anna Reyner about the magic of making art together as a group and what happens to the individual and the community as a whole when people sit down and get creative together. Art is the "secret sauce" that breaks down boundaries between strangers and helps them connect with one another. Anna also speaks to the benefit of teaching caretakers, social workers, nurses, teachers and other service providers how to use art as a tool for stress relief, trauma i...

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60:40

What role can art and music play when a community...

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2025/02/07

Send us a text Lisa and Lauren are joined by Stacie Aamon Yeldell to discuss the ongoing situation in Los Angeles, California, following the wildfires. They reflect on the devastating impact on local communities and the emotional toll on residents as they navigate recovery challenges, including temporary displacements, uncertainty about rebuilding their homes, and potential environmental changes affecting the area in the future. This is the first episode of a two-part podcast series wit...

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44:26

How can art help you build more self awareness?

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2024/12/11

Send us a textLisa and Lauren chat with current President of The American Art Therapy Association, Founder of Creative Studio, and Professor of Continuing Education at the Anáhuac University in Mexico City, Nadia F. Paredes (https://www.artfooddreamers.com/) and the positive impact that can have on them, their community, and the world. They also talked about the challenge of when a creative person hits a wall, falls into a funk and that not making art is also part of the process of crea...

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How was your 2024 Art Break Day?

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2024/10/09

Send us a textLisa and Lauren chat with a few of this year's Art Break Day hosts about their experience hosting and what tips they have for anyone thinking of joining the Art Break Day event next year. Admittedly, we had several issues with this podcast, both technical and schedule wise. Check out the webpage to get written reflections from some of this year's hosts. And, feel free to learn more about Art Break Day here: https://artismoving.org/artbreakday/Support the showLearn more about the...

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25:22

How can art help you work through anger?

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2024/07/16

Send us a Text Message.Anger has been on the rise for the last several years. Erica Curtis, LMFT, ATR-BC noticed this in her own community and her own research. Knowing that she can people manage anger, she felt as though that maybe there are other things we need to do with anger - express it, harness it, soothe it, have a conversation with it and so much more. Check out her recent book, "Working Through Anger Creatively," that inspired this conversation. Check out the book and more from Eric...

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33:39

Why is art a useful tool teachers should be using in...

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2024/05/07

Send us a Text Message.Lisa and Lauren chat with the creators of Recipes for Connection (https://www.recipesforconnection.com/) about the benefits of the arts when it comes to social emotional learning in schools. Dr. Jessica Bianchi and Amber L. Cromwell share some of their art-based social and emotional strategies to support student mental health, strengthen relationships and create positive school communities. Support the Show.Learn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Ar...

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40:28

How do you know creativity is the answer?

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2024/03/14

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Why are we still collaborating as Art is Moving (16...

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2024/01/29

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36:29

Can art shift a paradigm?

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2023/12/14

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27:24

What happens to the world on art?

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2023/10/16

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13:54

What happens to your soul on art?

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2023/08/14

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45:50

What happens to your body on art?

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2023/07/18

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38:33

What happens to your brain on art?

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2023/03/22

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35:30

How can art help you move through fear?

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2023/02/10

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36:13

What did we talk about this year?

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2022/12/21

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21:27

What happens when you believe in yourself?

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2022/10/07

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