About Rebuilding the Artist: Healing and Reclaiming Your Creative Self
Dive deep into the challenges faced by young artists and creatives navigating the high-pressure world of performing and visual arts. Hosted by Rashida Black, a therapist and artist in recovery, the show explores themes like identity, mental health, addiction, and self-reclamation—offering tools, stories, and insights to help you rebuild and thrive.
In the season finale of "Rebuilding the Artist," host Rashida Black reflects on the journey explored throughout the first season. She recaps key themes, including dismantling the "tortured artist" trope, the importance of community, balancing self-care with creativity, and using art for self-healing. Rashida emphasizes that an artist's healing journey is ongoing, involving community, boundaries, and self-expression. She encourages listeners to revisit episodes, continue self-reflection, and create from a place of truth. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next season, featuring conversations with artists on their paths of healing and creative reclamation, reinforcing the podcast's mission to support artists in navigating challenges while thriving in their craft and personal lives.
23 Dec 2024
The Stand-Up Artist: Dignity vs. Reputation
In this raw and personal episode, host Rashida Black shares a pivotal moment from her early music career in Boston where standing up for her dignity led to being blacklisted from the city's performance scene. Through her story of confronting an entitled client's verbal abuse and facing the subsequent professional consequences, she explores how power dynamics, systemic elitism, and racism operate within artistic spaces. She examines the complex challenges marginalized artists face when navigating elite institutions, particularly the difficult choice between maintaining dignity and protecting one's reputation. The episode concludes with an empowering message about finding alternative creative communities and resisting oppressive systems, encouraging artists to prioritize their well-being over conforming to traditional power structures.
16 Dec 2024
Self Care for the Artist
Rashida shares practical self-care strategies for artists, emphasizing the importance of balance, boundaries, and sustainability in maintaining creative authenticity and preventing burnout.
9 Dec 2024
Reclaiming The Artist
Rashida Jones, mental health advocate, explores the challenges artists face with sudden fame and emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal boundaries and creating supportive artistic communities.
2 Dec 2024
The Empowered Artist
Rashida's empowering insights as a therapist help artists confront pain and discomfort to reclaim their authentic creative selves and achieve personal and professional fulfillment.
25 Nov 2024
The Artist’s Identity
Rashida explores how societal pressures and intersectionality impact young artists' self-perception, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, self-reflection, and supportive mentors.
18 Nov 2024
The Tortured Artist
In this episode, Rashida reflects on the glamorization of the "tortured artist" trope and its impact on young artists. She recounts personal experiences of unpacking old journal entries, including a critical reflection on Lana Del Rey's comments about the 27 Club. The discussion highlights how media often romanticizes the struggles of artists, leading to harmful generalizations and misconceptions about success, and the importance of authenticity and self-care. We can find well-being if we shift away from glorifying pain and towards sharing our stories and seeking community.
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11 Nov 2024
The Young Artist
In her debut episode, Rashida Black explores how arts shape young people's identities beyond school programs. She discusses the emotional outlet arts provide, the pressures young artists face, and the challenge of maintaining authenticity. Sharing personal experiences, Rashida emphasizes balancing artistic passion with practical skills and self-worth. The episode introduces themes of navigating artistry in a demanding world, setting the stage for future discussions.
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4 Nov 2024
Season 1 Trailer
Welcome to Rebuilding the Artist, a podcast dedicated to reconnecting with creativity, reclaiming artistic identity, and healing from the pressures that often come with a life in the arts. Hosted by Rashida Black, this journey dives deep into the myths of the “tortured artist,” the need for community, and the art of balancing vulnerability with healthy boundaries.
In Season 1, we tackle topics like using art as a tool for self-healing, reclaiming who you are as an artist, and navigating the challenges of feeling like an outsider or questioning the worth of your voice. You’ll hear real stories and gain practical insights to help rebuild your creative self—because artistry is about thriving, not just producing.
If you’re a seasoned professional, someone rediscovering your creative passions, or simply searching for inspiration, Rebuilding the Artist offers a space to find support, understanding, and new perspectives. Join us to reclaim what may have been lost or hidden—because you’re not just your art; you’re the artist behind it.
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