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Host Nikko Snyder talks to ceramic artist Sarah Beatty, full-time working artist and parent of two school-aged children. Sarah's business, Objects and Feelings, focuses on functional pottery and explores interactions and dynamics between people. It's also worth noting that Sarah's pottery business is currently the primary source of income for her family due to her partner's disability.
In our conversation we talk about the pressures of making art for money, especially when your family relies on that income. We also talk about disability visibility, living with ADHD and neurodiversity, not having the brain space available to make the art you want to make, but making art anyway, kin keeping or invisible labor, the value of deadlines, the boringness of perfection, enjoying your own individual weirdness and taking yourself seriously enough to follow through and not listening to the voices that say you're not good enough.
Objects & Feelings on Instagramobjects and feelingsWomen's Mental Health Podcast - Kinkeeping (part 1)Parenting Creative explores the places where creative life and parenting collide, and all the magic and mess that ensues. Through deep, honest conversations with diverse artist-parents who are walking the walk, we explore both the struggles and the real, practical ways to make creativity and parenthood work—on your own terms, in ways that sustain and inspire you for the long haul. And we do it in community—because neither parenting nor creative life can thrive in isolation.
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takeaways
Take yourself seriously enough to follow through.Parenthood can feel isolating and overwhelming.Postpartum experiences can be challenging and traumatic.Finding identity as an artist can shift after having children.Pottery can serve as a form of self-care and therapy.Navigating neurodiversity in the family requires understanding and support.Invisible labor in parenting often goes unnoticed.Disability visibility is crucial.Embracing imperfection can lead to more authentic art and parenting.Creativity thrives when we stop worrying about perfection.chapters
00:00 Taking Yourself Seriously
01:08 Introduction to Parenting Creative
02:24 Sarah Beatty's Background and Growing Up
05:53 Transitioning to Parenthood and Artistic Identity
12:19 The Challenges of Postpartum Experience
17:10 Finding Identity in Art and Parenthood
23:25 Self-Care and Coping Mechanisms
27:13 Navigating Parenting with Neurodiversity
33:16 The Invisible Labor of Caregiving
36:30 Reflections on Upbringing and Domesticity
39:44 Balancing Creativity and Parenting
49:51 Embracing Imperfection in Art and Life
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parenting, creativity, neurodiversity, pottery, self-care, disability, postpartum, identity, imperfection, art
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On this episode, host Nikko Snyder talks to musician Sally Titasey, who is a member of Oh Pray Tell, a stomp, clap, and vocal harmony-driven trio. In their conversation they explore giving yourself permission to prioritize creative life, even when you know that will take you away from your kids. They also talk about centering connection over perfection, homeschooling, platonic life partners, using art to help children process and understand the world, making art with our children, creative process as a way to move through stuckness, songs as medicine, and reframing creativity as an offering to whoever needs to receive it.
Oh Pray Tell on FacebookOh Pray Tell on InstagramShayna Jones : we are STORYFOLKOh Pray Tell – HARMONY + STOMP + CLAPParenting Creative explores the places where creative life and parenting collide, and all the magic and mess that ensues. Through deep, honest conversations with diverse artist-parents who are walking the walk, we explore both the struggles and the real, practical ways to make creativity and parenthood work—on your own terms, in ways that sustain and inspire you for the long haul. And we do it in community—because neither parenting nor creative life can thrive in isolation.
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takeaways
Music can serve as a form of medicine and prayer.Prioritizing creative life is essential for personal fulfillment.Community support is crucial for creative parents.Creative processes help children understand their emotions.Art can be a tool for processing grief and fear.Modeling creativity for children encourages their own artistic expression.Collaboration enhances the creative experience.Emotional journeys are part of the creative process.Creativity should be valued as an essential part of life. Music can be a powerful tool for healing and connection.Songs can serve as vessels for emotional expression.Reframing art as an offering to others can be powerful.Creating with children fosters connection and joy.Balancing family life and creative pursuits is challenging but rewarding.Music can help frame difficult emotions for children.Sharing experiences can inspire and build connections.chapters
00:00 Introducing Sally Titasey and Oh Pray Tell
04:38 The Evolution of Oh Pray Tell
12:19 Prioritizing Creative Life as a Parent
15:46 Platonic Life Partners
19:00 Emotional Journey of Balancing Art and Parenting
23:24 Using Art to Help Children Process Life Events
28:15 Music as Medicine
31:51 Music as an Offering to Whoever may Need it
39:16 Finding Balance in Parenting and Creativity
41:26 Things that Work Day to Day
45:01 Upcoming Projects
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music, creativity, parenting, community, emotional journey, Oh Pray Tell, Sally Titasey, art, homeschooling, collaboration, music, healing, parenting, creativity, radical acceptance, connection, songwriting, family life, community, emotional well-being
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Nikko Snyder talks to journalist, dancer, photographer and parent of four, Nichole Huck, about parenting in community; creating meaning by sharing each other's stories; the power of everyday micro-connections; jazz as a metaphor for parenting; listening to people even when you disagree with them; giving ourselves permission to enjoy the different seasons of life; raising boys in the age of impossible masculinity; high-fiving strangers; and the curative properties of Bison heart.
Nichole shares her insights on the role of current events in family life, navigating masculinity with children in today's society, and the power of curiosity in fostering connections with others. The conversation highlights the beauty found in everyday life and the significance of listening to diverse voices. In this conversation, Nichole Huck shares her insights on parenting, community, and the importance of micro connections in daily life. She discusses her experiences as an extroverted parent, the dynamics of raising children with varying personalities, and the significance of community support in parenting. Nichole emphasizes the need to let go of perfectionism and embrace the beauty of small interactions that can make a difference in people's lives. The conversation highlights the importance of finding joy in the chaos of parenting and the value of creating a supportive network for both parents and children.
Bison (and the curative properties of bison heart!) - An episode of Nichole's show that discussed the return of bison to indigenous communities.Buffalo Treaty - An article about the 10-year anniversary of the Buffalo Treaty. Raising boys in the age of impossible masculity - An episode of Nichole's show featuring the author of Boy Mom: Reimaging boyhood in an age of impossible masculinity.Beautiful Mess - A series created by Nichole that tells the stories of diverse parents and their hard-earned wisdom.Parenting Creative explores the places where creative life and parenting collide, and all the magic and mess that ensues. Through deep, honest conversations with diverse artist-parents who are walking the walk, we explore both the struggles and the real, practical ways to make creativity and parenthood work—on your own terms, in ways that sustain and inspire you for the long haul. And we do it in community—because neither parenting nor creative life can thrive in isolation.
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Takeaways
Creativity is not limited to traditional forms; it encompasses curiosity and connection.Current events shape family conversations and children's awareness of the world.Finding beauty in everyday moments can be a form of gratitude.Navigating masculinity with children requires understanding and empathy.Storytelling provides a platform for sharing wisdom and experiences.Listening to diverse perspectives enriches conversations... -
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In this episode, Parenting Creative host Nikko Snyder shares her journey of launching Parenting Creative and exploring the intersection of creativity and parenting. She reflects on her personal experiences, the challenges of maintaining a creative identity while raising children, and the importance of community support for artist parents. Throughout, she emphasizes the need for connection and the value of diverse artistic expressions.
Parenting Creative explores the places where creative life and parenting collide, and all the magic and mess that ensues. Through deep, honest conversations with diverse artist-parents who are walking the walk, we explore both the struggles and the real, practical ways to make creativity and parenthood work—on your own terms, in ways that sustain and inspire you for the long haul. And we do it in community—because neither parenting nor creative life can thrive in isolation.
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Takeaways
Parenting requires nothing short of Herculean fortitude.Tough times are precisely the time when artists go to work.It's easy to lose track of your creative self as a parent.Art is vast. It's music, craft, storytelling, film, dance, gardening... everything.You don't need formal training for your creative life to be legitimate.Life is short. Try the weird hobby.Diversity and communicating across our differences matter.Community changes everything.We cannot and must not be reduced to consumers.Chapters
00:00 A Recurring Dream of Performance Anxiety
02:20 The Birth of the Parenting Creative Podcast
04:17 Identity and Heritage: A Personal Reflection
05:11 The Challenge of Balancing Parenting and Creativity
07:32 Art is Vast and Your Art Matters
08:01 The Importance of Diversity, Community, and Creating
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Parenting, Creativity, Podcast, Community, Identity, Art, Artist Parents, Parenting Challenges, Personal Growth, Connection, Diversity
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In this episode of Parenting Creative, host Nikko Snyder talks to theatre artist Marya Folinsbee about the relationship between creativity and parenting. They talk about resiliency, absurdism in life and in theater, sneaking up on writing, finding magic in the mundane, perseverance and how art insists upon itself (sometimes over years!), the role of solitude and retreat, redefining creative work and productivity, and Marya's new play, The Mosquitos.
Marya shares her journey as a theater artist, the evolution of her work, and how her experiences as a parent have shaped her artistic expression. The conversation emphasizes the importance of process, the value of modeling resilience and failure to children, and the transformative power of play in both parenting and creativity. Marya emphasizes the value of community and the importance of modeling independence and self-care for children, and she shares practical strategies for navigating creative challenges and redefining what counts as artistic work.
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Writes the Book, by Ursula LuGuinMaterial Theatre on InstagramThe Hand that Rocks the Cradle Writes the Books, by Ursula LeGuinMaterial TheatreParenting Creative explores the places where creative life and parenting collide, and all the magic and mess that ensues. Through deep, honest conversations with diverse artist-parents who are walking the walk, we explore both the struggles and the real, practical ways to make creativity and parenthood work—on your own terms, in ways that sustain and inspire you for the long haul. And we do it in community—because neither parenting nor creative life can thrive in isolation.
Visit parentingcreative.com to join our email newsletter, or follow Parenting Creative on Instagram and Bluesky. You can also support the podcast by leaving a tip or becoming a founding member.
Support Parenting Creative
Takeaways
We are better parents by embracing our own identities.Creative life and parenting can coexist harmoniously.Art can be found in the mundane aspects of life.Modeling resilience and process is crucial for children.Failure is an integral part of the creative process.Art does not have to be perfect to be valuable.The journey of creation is often unpredictable and transformative. Rediscovering joy in art can heal perfectionism.Community plays a vital role in the creative process.Balancing parenting and art requires intentionality.Self-care is essential for effective parenting.Children benefit from being included in creative spaces.Redefining productivity can enhance artistic growth.Artistic pursuits can coexist with parenting responsibilities.Chapters
02:04 The Intersection of Creativity and Parenthood
06:09 Claiming the Artist Identity
11:55 Navigating Domestication and Wildness
18:12 The Role of Ceremony and Spectacle in Daily Life
23:52 Modeling Resilience and the Creative Process
36:11 The Role of Children in Creative Processes
49:35 The Nitty Gritty and Life Hacks
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Welcome to Parenting Creative, a podcast that explores the places where creative life and parenting collide, and all the magic and mess that ensues.
This spring we’ll be launching our first season, where host Nikko Snyder will delve into the creative lives of parents making art that ranges from theatre and music to poetry, journalism and craft.
Our goal is to build community and connection for those living deep in the struggles of caring for others while at the same time prioritizing their own creative lives.
Parenting Creative resists the pressure to buy more, hustle harder, and chase the impossible standard of ‘perfect’ parenting. We believe parents deserve to be fully realized humans—and that prioritizing our creative lives makes us better parents.
Through deep, honest conversations with diverse artist-parents who are walking the walk, we explore both the struggles and the real, practical ways to make creativity and parenthood work—on your own terms, in ways that sustain and inspire you for the long haul. And we do it in community—because neither parenting nor creative life can thrive in isolation.
Visit parentingcreative.com to sign up for our email newsletter, so you can find out when we launch and when new episodes come out.
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