Stream of Art

Episode 36 - Change (Season 1 Finale)

In our season one finale, we tackle the topic of change—how do we handle our everchanging lives and selves, and how might be approach making changes in an effective way? Our conversation leads us to discussions on grief, articulating our needs, and how to better support people. Robyn goes to see the Trans Siberian Orchestra and Michelle loves that she doesn’t have to shovel. 
Recorded on December 8th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (0:42) Robyn’s check-in (4:54) Michelle’s check-in (12:45) Main topic: Change (19:13) Identity and change as failure (28:09) Self-protection, doing the best we can, and making different choices (40:32) Communicating your needs (46:14) Supporting people who are grieving (50:51) Learning to listen (57:56) Building a flexible identity (1:04:19) When you want to change something (1:18:30) Podcast changes (1:27:43) Our intentions going forward
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Trans Siberian Orchestra: https://www.trans-siberian.com/ Jamie Cullum’s Song Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk8E9b6preU&list=PL_xCVmPYrLMhkNFVQh0kUrH7TcZASwvTe
Books mentioned:
Songwriting Without Boundaries by Pat Pattison https://www.patpattison.com/store Master of Change by Brad Stulberg: https://www.bradstulberg.com/books
Quotes, ideas, and insights:
Amor Fati: https://dailystoic.com/amor-fati/
“slow moments are common after a period of serious growth they should not be feared but embraced as opportunities to get to know the new you as you mature, you release so many layers that you sometimes change radically, and your mind and body feel like a new home slow moments are for renewal and integration of recent lessons learned but a slow pace often finds a way to test how you have grown; this is an important time to observe your progress and notice where you need further work” - yung pueblo (Diego Perez) - Clarity and Connection, Page 173
“Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.” - Zeno (Source: https://dailystoic.com/remember-little-things-are-not-small/)
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv
Credits:
Art by: Robyn Lester Music by: Michelle Monette Editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 35 - Rest

In a society that lionizes “hustling” and “the grind”, rest can feel like a revolution. In this episode, we talk about the different types of rest, why rest is important, and how we think about it in our own lives. We also dive into why modern work isn’t working for our brains and how it makes it harder for us to rest and recover the way we need. Robyn sees the wonderful poet Shane Koyczan live and Michelle tries to save (digital) fox cubs from extinction. 
Recorded on November 24th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (0:47) Robyn’s check-in (3:10) Michelle’s check-in (9:03) Main topic: Rest (9:54) The 7 types of rest (15:43) Sensory overload (26:26) Modern knowledge work is broken (40:54) Michelle’s three-stage journey with rest (55:52) Some of our favourite ways to rest (59:53) Our intensions for the next few weeks (1:01:57) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Shane Koyczan: https://www.shanekoyczan.com/ Endling - Extinction is Forever: https://www.handy-games.com/en/games/endling/ Seven types of rest that every person needs: https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/
Books mentioned:
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/#TheBook Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/593398/peak-performance-by-brad-stulberg-and-steve-magness/9781623367930 Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/ Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/writing/ Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/writing/ A World Without Email by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/writing/ Never Play it Safe by Chase Jarvis: https://chasejarvis.com/never-play-it-safe/
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvListen to This Month’s Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P2200N82lBZFKReAphD4u?si=5c31aded448a4617
Credits:
Art by: Robyn Lester Music by: Michelle Monette Editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 34 - Self-Love

This episode was inspired by Michelle’s reading of Matthew Hussey’s book Love Life. We share our thoughts on self-love and explore some of Matthew’s ideas on self-love. Robyn gets some more sleep and Michelle goes to see Jordan Rakei.
Recorded on November 10th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (0:47) Robyn’s check-in (4:28) Michelle’s check-in (11:20) Main topic: Self-love (27:50) Could having core confidence stop us from doing things? (41:29) Focusing on the day-to-day (51:33) Building core confidence (1:06:03) Do we need to tap into who we are? (1:11:36) Our intentions (1:14:13) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Ben Fensome’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somebenfen/?hl=en Jordan Rakei: https://www.jordanrakei.com/#/ Katie Tupper: https://www.katietuppermusic.com/
Books mentioned:
Love Life by Matthew Hussey: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780063294387/love-life/
Quotes, ideas, and insights:
Selected quotes from Love Life: “We have tried in these pages to rebrand love, to move love from the world of feeling and plant it firmly in the territory of doing. It’s the difference between love, the noun, and to love, the verb, a shift that’s so important it’s even right there in the title of this book. This change helps us set aside how we feel about someone and look instead at what they are actually doing—how much are they investing in us, and what are they doing to progress, nurture, and safeguard the relationship? This shift is just as necessary when it comes to loving ourselves. Too often romantic love is the model for loving ourselves, and that’s precisely why it’s not working. We have it backward. Loving yourself isn’t the goal; it’s the action. Self-love is the starting line. Core confidence is not just a one-time epiphany; it’s a practice, with immediate daily application. It’s actually something you can get better at.” - Page 196 “But when we stop thinking of love in terms of hormonal waves of feeling, and start thinking of love as a verb, we can stop worrying about liking ourselves as a precondition for self-love. Loving ourselves comes first. “Loving ourselves” is proactive here. In this rebrand, we have to start seeing the word loving in this phrase as interchangeable with “taking care of,” “investing in,” “encouraging,” “nurturing,” and “standing up for.” Self-love is a verb.” - Page 197 “Look at how much time we spend worrying about other people and how we treat them. Was I polite enough? Did I talk too much? Did I tip enough? I hope what I said yesterday didn’t upset my sister. I need to call that friend to check in with how he is. Meanwhile, we barely consider how we treat ourselves. We may value being kind to others, but how often do we think of kindness as something we should extend to the person on our driver’s license? We carefully monitor how much we ask of colleagues, then dump a completely unmanageable to-do list on ourselves. We encourage friends knowing it helps them thrive, then berate ourselves for underperforming. We shower people with gratitude for the things they’ve done for us, then barely acknowledge the bravery and sacrifice it’s taken us to get to this point in life. Instead, whenever we have a quiet moment, we pinpoint the exact instances in our personal history where we have failed ourselves and others.” - Page 199 “Imagine someone asking you why you love yourself, and you shaking your head just like the parent who says, “Because that’s my kid.” It has nothing to do with how great you are. No traits, attributes, or achievements are necessary. “Because I’m my person,” you say, as if it were completely obvious. Because, when you think about it, it is.” - Page 201 “This is why loving ourselves has to be taken much more seriously than waiting around for a feeling about ourselves. We have to make the decision to love ourselves like it’s our job . . . because it is. It’s not that the cavalry isn’t coming. It’s that we’re the cavalry.” - Page 201
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv
Credits:
Art by: Robyn Lester Music by: Michelle Monette Editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 33 - Acceptance and Managing Expectations

In this episode, we discuss the role acceptance plays in being able to manage the expectations we have about ourselves and our lives. Robyn says “yes, and” to more acting and improv classes, and Michelle finishes writing a song. 
Recorded on November 3rd, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (0:48) Robyn’s Check-In (3:17) Michelle’s Check-In (13:23) Main topic: Acceptance and managing expectations (51:05) Outro and our intentions for the next couple of weeks
Resources, references, and further exploration:
David Epstein on Diary of a CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsERVcx0Qg8&t=217s
Books mentioned:
Songwriting Without Boundaries by Pat Pattison: https://www.patpattison.com/store
Quotes, ideas, and insights:
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Neibur
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvOctober Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FOKswk9KfUcmFdUPhutZD?si=a6ca70e4ea7445de
Credits:
Art by: Robyn Lester Music by: Michelle Monette Editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 32 - Self-Sabotage: How We Keep Ourselves Stuck

In this episode, we discuss the ways we unintentionally hold ourselves back. We explore the importance of understanding ourselves when it comes to addressing unhelpful patterns, and share some of the things we might tell ourselves that repeatedly get in our way. Robyn rewatches Buffy and Michelle still loves her Kindle.
Recorded on October 6th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (0:53) Robyn’s check-in (6:47) Michelle’s check-in (13:18) Main topic: Self-sabotage (29:05) What self-sabotage can look like (49:25) Productivity (52:05) Final thoughts (56:00) Robyn’s plans (56:44) Michelle’s plans (58:46) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/ Odd Bunch: https://www.oddbunch.ca/ Caroline Girvan - Personal Trainer - Free YouTube Workouts: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineGirvan
Books mentioned:
The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton: https://rclareashton.wordpress.com/books/the-tell-tale/ The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Courage-to-Be-Disliked/Ichiro-Kishimi/9781668065969 The Practice by Seth Godin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/653661/the-practice-by-seth-godin/9780593328972The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/Slow Productivity by Cal Newport: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722732/slow-productivity-by-cal-newport/ Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday: https://perennialseller.com/
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/Apply for lessons or coaching with Michelle here: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/musiclessonsandcoachingFollow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsvListen to October's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FOKswk9KfUcmFdUPhutZD?si=d45053bfb7ca4d0d
Credits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester Theme music by: Michelle Monette Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 31 - Our Favourite Stories

Following on the heels of our last episode on stories, this week, we’re each sharing a few of our own favourite stories. We also share a quick overview of the songs from our September playlist. Robyn starts acting classes and Michelle loves her new Kindle. 
Recorded on September 22nd, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (1:03) Robyn’s check-in (9:29) Michelle’s check-in (14:56) Main topic: Our favourite stories (16:05) Robyn: Harry Potter (23:10) Michelle: Dresden Files (29:31) Buffy tangent (31:17) Happy 17th Birthday Dresden (31:42) Robyn: Pride and Prejudice (36:12) Michelle: Mass Effect (46:43) Robyn: Free Willy (57:27) Michelle: “Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967” by John Mayer (1:01:21) Robyn: Honourable Mentions (1:10:41) Robyn’s September playlist picks (1:13:37) Michelle’s September playlist picks (1:19:52) The next few weeks (1:20:42) Music lessons and coaching with Michelle (1:22:45) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Harry Potter: https://www.wizardingworld.com/ Dresden Files: https://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/ ”What’s Your Thing?” commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX6qUFm1HsI Pride and Prejudice 1995 TV Mini Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/ North and South TV Mini Series: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417349/ Mass Effect: https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-legendary-edition?setLocale=en-us Being a PSYCHOPATH in Mass Effect - Video by Kevduit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R3c-wD0N6A&t=9s Free Willy movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106965/ Blackfish Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2545118/ The Walrus and the Whistleblower Documentary (starring Phil Demers): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12286048/ ”Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967” by John Mayer - Lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrcMMyNeJJs Jurassic Park movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/ Twister movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117998/ Twisters movie (the new one): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12584954/ Shane Koyczan: https://www.shanekoyczan.com/ Cast Away movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/ Ableton Live & APC40 MKII Live Performance - Ships by Rachel K Collier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztYUcOX-yzM Noise Above Our Heads (James Blake cover) by Native Dancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLWTReok4NM
Organizations helping whales:
https://whale.org/ https://savethewhales.org/ https://www.canadianwhaleinstitute.ca/ https://uk.whales.org/
Books mentioned:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/286387/pride-and-prejudice-by-jane-austen-edited-with-an-introduction-and-notes-by-vivien-jones-original-penguin-classics-introduction-by-tony-tanner-cover-by-coralie-bickford-smith/9780141040349 Death at SeaWorld by David Kirby: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250031259/deathatseaworld Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton: https://www.michaelcrichton.com/works/jurassic-park/ Pivot by Jenny Blake: https://www.pivotmethod.com/about-the-book
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Apply for lessons or coaching with Michelle here: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/musiclessonsandcoaching Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv Listen to our September playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fjUTgqUP1JG304gTQ8fkS?si=0adfb3b972ff4c01
Credits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester Theme music by: Michelle Monette Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 30 - Stories

Story time! We all love a good story, and in this episode, we explore why storytelling is such an important part of being human. We also also consider in what ways stories can work against us, and what constitutes a good story. Robyn arranges flowers and befriends Disney characters, and Michelle (finally!) cleans out her filing cabinet.
Recorded on September 9th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:20) Intro (0:51) Robyn’s check-in (7:52) Michelle’s check-in (10:29) Robyn’s bonus fun/interesting thing (11:51) Main topic start: Stories (14:24) Hearing the music more than the lyrics of a song (20:14) The tradition and art of storytelling (24:33) The value and purpose of sharing stories (42:34) The possible pitfalls of storytelling (52:10) What makes for a good story? (56:31) Robyn’s next couple of weeks (56:53) Michelle’s next couple of weeks (1:06:57) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Disney Dreamlight Valley (the game Robyn has been playing): https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/ Parks and Recreation (the television series Michelle has been watching): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1266020/ The Morning Show (the television series Robyn has been watching): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7203552/ Joseph Campbells Hero’s Journey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero's_journey Don’t Shave That Yak! - Seth Godin blog post: https://seths.blog/2005/03/dont_shave_that/
Books mentioned:
The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com/ Walden by Henry David Thoreau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden The Practice by Seth Godin: https://seths.blog/thepractice/
Definitions, clarifications, and fact checking:
For anyone curious, here is the definition of a florist:
“A florist specializes in the art of floral design and arrangement. Florists work with various types of fresh, dried, and artificial flowers to create beautiful bouquets, centerpieces, wreaths, and other floral displays for a wide range of occasions and events. They have a keen eye for color, texture, and design aesthetics, allowing them to arrange flowers in visually appealing and meaningful ways that suit the occasion or the customer's preferences. Florists may operate their own floral shops or work in flower stores, garden centers, event planning companies, and other related establishments.
In addition to creating floral arrangements, florists also provide valuable advice and recommendations to customers regarding flower selection, care, and appropriate arrangements for specific events or sentiments. They may work closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences, crafting custom designs to convey emotions, celebrate special moments, and enhance the overall atmosphere of weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant occasions.” Source: https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/florist/
Jon Hamm fact check: So, Jon Hamm is listed as being active as an actor from 1996 to the present, so that would make him around 25 when he started. But he did teach eight-grade acting after he graduated college, and one of his students was indeed Ellie Kemper! Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Hamm
Article - How Reading Fiction Increases Empathy and Encourages Understanding (there is a link to the study referenced as well, for anyone interested in reading that): https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/how-reading-fiction-increases-empathy-and-encourages-understanding
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv SOA September Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fjUTgqUP1JG304gTQ8fkS?si=fb80b6eaee894205
Credits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester Theme music by: Michelle Monette Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 29 - Challenge Deep Dive

Life is full of challenges so in today’s episode, we each share a challenge we’re currently facing and what we’re doing to work through them. Robyn practices positivity and Michelle shares some appreciation for Mel Robbins. 
Recorded on August 25th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:18) Intro (0:57) Robyn’s check-in (5:37) Michelle’s check-in (8:29) Positivity (11:27) Main topic: challenge deep dive (14:01) Michelle’s challenge (46:48) Robyn’s challenge (1:12:49) Robyn’s next couple of weeks (1:13:44) Michelle’s next couple of weeks (1:14:38) SOA Playlist announcement (1:17:45) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Mel Robbins’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbinsWheel of Life Assessment: https://wheeloflife.noomii.com/ Notion Charts - Thomas Frank video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_D8MlBAk0A Michelle’s Blog Post “How I Healed My Relationship With Music”: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/how-i-healed-my-relationship-with-music Elyse Myers video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ki-MuGQ0Lyg September’s SOA Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6fjUTgqUP1JG304gTQ8fkS?si=7ede8d2a4cd04d01
Books mentioned:
Nevermoor Series by Jessica Townsend: https://www.hachette.com.au/jessica-townsend/ The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/books#the-5-second-rule The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/books#the-high-5-habit
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv
Credits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester Theme music by: Michelle Monette Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 28 - Nostalgia

Those were the days! In this episode, we explore nostalgia—how we experience it, and how it can get in the way of us being fully present and embodied in the moment. We also discuss the Olympics, gratitude, some of our favourite nostalgia triggers. Robyn is inspired by Céline Dion’s comeback performance and Michelle starts a morning walking routine. 
Recorded on August 11th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:27) Intro(0:58) Fun/interesting thing(11:46) Michelle’s win, challenge, and fun/interesting thing(31:29) Main topic: Nostalgia(1:04:55) The role nostalgia plays in creating and consuming art (1:15:32) Favourite nostalgia triggers (1:31:38) Robyn’s upcoming plans (1:32:26) Michelle’s upcoming plans (1:34:12) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Bent Knee’s upcoming album Twenty Pills Without Water: https://bentknee.bandcamp.com/album/twenty-pills-without-water The Office - Andy Bernard - The good old days quote video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gvk0_6p_-sInternal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapy Jordan Rakei’s album What We Call Life: https://jordanrakei.bandcamp.com/album/what-we-call-life Grace Helbig’s cottage cheese recipes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItTQH-ZjGlk ”What are we doing tomorrow night, Brain?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJYmyYzuTa8
Books mentioned:
Mel Robbins’ book The 5 Second Rule: https://www.melrobbins.com/books#the-5-second-rule
Quotes, ideas, and insights:
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” - John Lennon, from the song “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)”
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv
Credits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester Theme music by: Michelle Monette Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette

Episode 27 - Artistic Identity

In this episode, we attempt to tackle the topic of artistic identity. What is it? When is adopting an artistic identity helpful, and when might it become an issue? Robyn’s dog turns to a life of crime, and Michelle is having a hard time writing the lyrics for a song. 
Recorded on July 20th, 2024
Timestamps:
(0:30) Intro (0:46) Robyn’s fun/interesting thing (3:01) Michelle’s win, challenge, and fun/interesting thing (11:22) Summertime nostalgia (14:35) Main topic: artistic identity (19:24) The possible benefits of taking on an artistic identity (38:40) The possible pitfalls of taking on an artistic identity (54:19) Robyn’s next few weeks (55:27) Michelle’s next few weeks (58:28) Outro
Resources, references, and further exploration:
Mark Lettieri’s new album Can I Tell You Something?: https://www.marklettieri.com/can-i-tell-you-something Michelle’s blog post on doing what you say: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/do-as-you-say Michelle’s blog post on healing her relationship with music: https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/post/how-i-healed-my-relationship-with-music
Books mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Master of Change by Brad Stulberg: https://www.bradstulberg.com/books
Links:
Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/ Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/ Follow Stream of Art on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/streamofartpodcast/ Follow Robyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynlester.art/ Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemonettemusic/ Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64o4jtMmYWJE-7qVoLxtQA Please feel free to send questions and comments to streamofartpodcast@gmail.com Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv
Credits:
Podcast art by: Robyn Lester Theme music by: Michelle Monette Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette