by Chelsea Putnam
For the in-between moments, the quiet afternoons, and the bursts of inspiration for your morning walks. Each episode is a window into the journey of living a meaningful life from the inside out. Together we’ll explore creativity, presence, and the art of crafting a life that is truly yours. From artist and filmmaker Chelsea Putnam, with love.
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June 4, 2026
<p>Life is not just about what we do, but how we do it. And many years ago, when I found myself burned out by the outcome-oriented pursuit of my purpose, creativity found me… and everything changed. </p><p><br></p><p>Amidst a world that encourages us to push harder and strive for outcomes - the creative process opens a door to a deeper way of being. It asks us to look within, to open our eyes to life’s inspiration, to surrender timelines, to embody relentless devotion, and to listen to what life is asking of us. Creativity is not just for the people who deem themselves ‘artists’, but for everyone. Because it shows us how to approach the masterpiece of our own lives in a better way. </p><p><br></p><p>So, in this second episode of M U S I N G S we'll explore: the transformation of productivity-thinking to creative living, making space for inspiration, the intelligence of the creative ideas that come to us, making meaning of our unique perspectives, cultivating a daily relationship to creativity, and a little guided meditation to settle into your moment and discover newfound inspiration. </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for being here 🤍</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 Begin</p><p>1:22 Creativity Goes Beyond Just Making Things</p><p>2:49 A Turning Point: From Productivity to Creativity</p><p>5:20 How Inspiration Finds Us</p><p>6:29 Art's Intelligence: Your Ideas Aren’t an Accident</p><p>10:24 Making Art Shapes How We Live</p><p>11:30 Creativity is a Way of Life</p><p>12:34 The Art of Noticing</p><p>13:32 Making Meaning of our Lives</p><p>16:42 Cultivating a Daily Relationship to Creativity</p><p>20:56 Guided Meditation: The Art of Being </p><p>33:55 End</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Musings Original Score by:</p><p>Nicolette Shwarzman</p><p><br></p><p>My friend's poetry book mentioned in episode</p><p>"Don't Wait to Light the Candles"</p><p>https://www.harpercollins.com/products/dont-wait-to-light-the-candles-allie-michelle?variant=44262764806178</p><p><br></p><p>_______</p><p><br></p><p>step into my world ~</p><p><br></p><p>M U S I N G S</p><p>Watch on YouTube: </p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@ChelseaPutnam</p><p><br></p><p>M A D E O N E A R T H</p><p>A documentary film series, that through the lives of artists, reveals the irreplaceable nature of human creativity and how we can each find fulfillment. </p><p>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfhKAMFivYv9V8EG4jlEfIH23WsrNxFj8</p><p><br></p><p>W R I T I N G </p><p>Newsletter + Substack:</p><p>https://chelseaputnam.substack.com</p><p><br></p><p>S O C I A L S</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/chelsearoseputnam/</p><p>https://www.chelseaputnam.com</p>
April 8, 2026
<p>This is the place where every great adventure begins: our inner world. This episode is about the art of crafting a life you love, from the inside out. In a world that emphasizes the external, it is an invitation to turn inwards - to the place where true change happens. </p><p>I share: my journey of struggling to find myself, discovering meditation, and how I used the moments of illumination that came from sitting in silence to craft the life I didn't know I wanted. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is the first chapter in my new sit-down series:</p><p>M U S I N G S </p><p>a podcast for the in-between moments, the quiet afternoons, and the bursts of inspiration.</p><p>Each episode is a window into the journey of living a meaningful life from the inside out. Together we’ll explore creativity, presence, and the art of crafting a life that is truly yours.</p><p><br /></p><p>0:00 Begin</p><p>1:38 Welcome to Musings</p><p>2:24 The Inner World: Where Our Lives are Shaped</p><p>5:03 My Story: Childhood, Feeling Lost, Finding My Path</p><p>8:00 The Moment My Life Changed</p><p>9:40 Finding Something Deeper than Circumstance</p><p>12:03 Shaping a Life You Love, From the Inside Out</p><p>13:59 Letting Go of Who You're Not</p><p>15:19 Becoming Your Own Best Friend</p><p>17:27 In a World That Looks Outward, Go Within</p><p>20:48 A Guided Meditation</p><p>31:58 End</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Musings Original Score by:</p><p>Nicolette Shwarzman</p><p><br /></p><p>_______</p><p><br /></p><p>step into my world ~</p><p><br /></p><p>M U S I N G S</p><p>Watch on YouTube: </p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@ChelseaPutnam</p><p><br /></p><p>M A D E O N E A R T H</p><p>A documentary film series, that through the lives of artists, reveals the irreplaceable nature of human creativity and how we can each find fulfillment. </p><p>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfhKAMFivYv9V8EG4jlEfIH23WsrNxFj8</p><p><br /></p><p>W R I T I N G </p><p>Newsletter + Substack:</p><p>https://chelseaputnam.substack.com</p><p><br /></p><p>S O C I A L S</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/chelsearoseputnam/</p><p>https://www.chelseaputnam.com</p>
March 21, 2026
<p>Welcome to Musings</p><p>A sit down series, a place to reflect, to get inspired, and to come home to yourself. </p><p>This is a podcast for the in-between moments, the bursts of inspiration for your morning walks, and the questions in your heart that ask to be answered.</p><p>Each episode is a window into the journey of living a meaningful life, from the inside out. Together we’ll explore creativity, presence, self discovery, and the art of crafting a life that is truly yours. </p><p>Some episodes will be reflections with just me, and others will be conversations with friends. </p><p>Each one is an invitation, </p><p>To slow down,</p><p>To tune in, </p><p>And to return to what truly matters. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for being here. </p><p>with love,</p><p>Chelsea</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Musings, Original Song Composed by:</p><p>Nicolette Shwarzman</p><p>______</p><p><br /></p><p>step into my world:</p><p>Substack/Newsletter: https://chelseaputnam.substack.com/</p><p>YouTube: https://youtube.com/@chelseaputnam</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsearoseputnam/</p><p>Website: https://www.chelseaputnam.com</p><p>Documentary Series on Creativity: https://www.chelseaputnam.com/made-on-earth</p>
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For the in-between moments, the quiet afternoons, and the bursts of inspiration for your morning walks. Each episode is a window into the journey of living a meaningful life from the inside out. Together we’ll explore creativity, presence, and the art of crafting a life that is truly yours.
From artist and filmmaker Chelsea Putnam, with love.
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