When was the last time you stopped to question the patterns in your creative work? What does it take to create something truly original? In my latest episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, I spoke with John Roescher, who shared profound insights into the art of seeing the unseen.

Creativity doesn’t thrive in isolation. It needs connection, support, and the magic of shared experiences to truly blossom. That’s why I'm creating PODCLUB, a new space for Patrons of The Creative Genius Podcast to gather, share, and grow together. This will be a monthly online meeting intended to help us go deeper—into the episodes, into our own creative and intuitive journeys, and into connection with each other.  

In times of darkness, grief, or struggle, many of us instinctively turn away from creativity. We think, I can’t paint or write or make music right now—it feels indulgent, even wrong. It’s a common response to life’s heavier moments. When the weight of sorrow presses down on us, creative expression can feel like an impossible luxury. But what if these moments of pain and uncertainty are when we most need creativity?

In this deeply resonant episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, Kate Shepherd sits down with intuitive painter Lisa Wagner to explore the transformative power of creativity in times of grief and healing. Lisa shares her inspiring journey from an accounting career to becoming a celebrated intuitive artist. Together, they discuss overcoming fear, reconnecting with intuition, and the vital role of creative expression in processing emotions and building resilience. They also delve into embracing imperfection, rediscovering one’s creative spark, and the importance of community support for personal and artistic growth.

Follow, Listen, Rate & Review (thank you!)  in Apple Podcasts Subscribe & Listen in SpotifySubscribe & Watch clips on YoutubeOR listen in your favourite podcast app  Instantly unlock the growing library bonus content including weekly bonus episodes, guided meditations, worksheets and journal prompts and support Kate to keep making this show, become a Patreon EPISODE SUMMARY & SHOW NOTES Rachel Philips Co-founded  The Heart Institute of Whidbey, which hosts grown up summer camps, heart journaling events and other joyful art-based escapades in and around Whidbey island in Washington State.  She makes and teaches HeART journaling which is something that extends far beyond what you might think ordinary journaling might be about - there is deep wisdom and medicine woven into her teachings. I can hardly wait for you to dive into this episode.  ...