I created this podcast so that I could talk with artists about their creative process, where they find and how they access their creativity.
I'm particularly interested in the idea of channeling and how the artist becomes a vessel through which their ideas are channeled.
The Channel-Episode 15-Forest Bathing and other Nature Based Musings
What an honor and a privilege it was to sit down with Jolene Beilstein https://www.freebirdbodywork.com/. Jolene is a deep thinker who connects with nature in a truly embodied way. Her work is an evolving manifestation that connects bodywork, somatic education, and forest bathing. Her ideas about channeling are unique and astute and I loved learning from her. Sit back and have a listen, you won't regret it!
14 Oct 2026
The Channel-Episode 14-Jackie Brenner-From Mixology to Perfumery, Astrology, Tarot and other forms of Eclectic Witchcraft
What a fun conversation! Today I had the privilege of sitting down with Jackie Brenner. https://www.dekloka.com/ Jackie got her start as an award winning mixologist and pivoted to mixing scents to create one of a kind natural perfumes. Jackie found that the languages of mixology and perfumery were not-so-distant cousins, and her knack for creating delicious cocktails translated well into natural perfume making. She also discovered her passion and love for astrology and tarot and now mix...
7 Oct 2026
The Channel-Episode 13-Critical Thinking with Nichole Vaughan
In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Nichole Vaughan. She is a teacher, writer, reader and thinker who embodies all of those identities with authenticity, wit and wisdom. We talked about AI, which Nichole has been studying both in and outside of her classroom, the value of BEING BORED (a lost art), how we know what we know and of course, her own ideas about channeling. This conversation was rich and thought provoking. Sit back and have a listen!
29 Sept 2026
The Channel-Episode 12-Luca Zesati, Shakespeare and Channeling
This is a very special episode for me. Luca has been an integral part of creating this podcast. Luca created the music and was my first editor. Without Luca, this podcast would look and sound very different. Luca is also my youngest guest. At 17, Luca is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and current senior at Griffin School in Austin, Texas. In addition to their passion for music and composing, Luca channels their. creativity into painting and theater, including UT's Camp Sh...
21 Sept 2026
The Chanel-Episode 11-Helen Vonderheide Part 2, Akashik Records and Somatic Experiencing
Hello and welcome to episode 11. Today's episode is a special one. Helen is my first guest to come on for a second conversation. In episode 5, we learned about Helen's decade long career as an LA film producer and in this episode we get to hear about what she is up to now. Helen has been an Akashik records reader and teacher for the last 12 years and has recently integrated Somatic Experiencing into her offerings. Helen's unique approach to reading the Akashik Records with a somatic focus and...
10 Sept 2026
The Channel-Episode 10-Pleasure Activism with Meena Bhasin
Welcome to Episode 10! My guest today is Meena Bhasin, https://www.meenabhasin.com https://www.instagram.com/sensualreveler/ Meena is a classically trained Violist and Pleasure Activist. Meena is full of passion and power when discussing Pleasure Activism. She has a burning desire and is on a mission to bring pleasure activism into the world and be part of the revolution for women. Have a listen and lmk what you think.
31 Aug 2026
The Channel-Episode 9-Linda Mai Green
In this weeks episode, I sit down with Linda Mai Green https://lindamaigreen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/omglmg/. Linda is a filmmaker based in San Francisco, California. Her award-winning shorts and music videos have screened at festivals internationally, and been featured on SundanceTV, NoBudge, Director’s Library, and Shadowz. We discuss getting yourself, your ego and your inhibitions out of the way, making space for flow/ channeling and her curiosity and interest in dark psycholo...
17 Aug 2026
The Channel-Episode 8-Living Room Yoga with Erin Gilmore
In this episode, I sit down with Erin Gilmore, founder and creator of Living Room Yoga https://www.eringilmoreyoga.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eringilmore?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D to discuss her creative process as it relates to her yoga classes. Erins classes, as described by one of her friends and students, “A yoga pilates dance comedy show fusion that’s also a therapy session.” Erin explains how pragmatic and structured she is in the preparation and creation of her cl...
7 Aug 2026
The Channel -Episode 7-Taking her show on the road with Amber Hockeborne
Hello and welcome! My guest today is Amber Hockeborne. Amber and I met through our mutual friend, Joey Butterworth (Episode 3). Amber is a hairstylist who, for more than 20 years, has been exploring the world while cutting hair, writing and taking photographs. These days she lives by the beach in San Francisco raising her son and building community through her work and storytelling. One of the qualities that really moved me about Amber is the way in which she lets her creativity a...
5 Aug 2026
August Energetic Forecast
In this episode I am experimenting with something a little different. I've tapped into the energy of August and given you a sneak peak. The message is simple....but not easy....have a listen and let me know what you think!
29 Jul 2026
The Channel - Episode 6 - Ripped Pants with Peter Straus
In this episode, I talk with my friend, Peter Straus, about his 40 years as a professional musician, both as a singer-songwriter and bass guitar player. I learned many things about him that I didn't know, including his experience of co-writing and singing "Ripped Pants" for The SpongeBob SquarePants show. We talk about his love of music and musicians from an early age to his experience as a father of two creative/ artistic children to his career as a psychologist and psychoanalyst...
22 Jul 2026
The Channel - Episode 5- Enter the journey from LA film producer to Akashik Records reader and teacher with Helen Vonderheide
On this weeks podcast, I sit down with my dear friend, Helen Vonderheide, https://www.helenvonderheide.com/ https://www.instagram.com/helenvonderheide/ to discuss her journey from being a film producer living in Los Angeles to being an Akashik Records Reader and Teacher. Helen Vonderheide is a global community educator dedicated to broadening knowledge and experiential frameworks through the transformative ontological perspectives of the Akashic Records, Decoloniality, Somatic Exp...
15 Jul 2026
The Channel-Episode 4-Freestyle Love Supreme with Anthony Veneziale
What a delight it was to sit down with Anthony Veneziale (Two-Touch) in his lovely recording studio in San Francisco to discuss all things improv, channeling, sports, music, art and what inspires him to do what he does. Early on in this episode, it occurred to me, somewhat unexpectedly, that improv is actually one of the purest forms of channeling! Anthony is the conceiver and co-founder of Freestyle Love Supreme, for which he won a Tony Award and was nominated for a Grammy. Anthony is...
8 Jul 2026
The Channel - Episode 3 - Bright Light Small City with Johanna Butterworth
In this episode I sit down with Johanna Butterworth, BFA. https://www.instagram.com/joeybutterworth/?hl=en Johanna is a beautiful (inside and out) bright light who exudes warmth, humor, lightness, grace and joy! A true delight to spend time with. You can find her teaching yoga in and around San Francisco or on Ocean Beach frolicking with friends. She is a dancer, teacher, and wellness coach who combines her background in classical ballet and contemporary dance with a passion for holisti...
1 Jul 2026
The Channel - Episode 2-Can You Stand the Rain with Sam Shindel Spencer
Sam Shindel Spencer https://www.instagram.com/still.thinkng/?hl=en is a published writer who lives in Temecula, California with his writing partner, a cat named Della. In this episode we talk about all things screenplays, writing rituals, being the proud grandson of a horse rancher and much more. It's a good thing I got to speak with Sam before he blows up because Sam's first screenplay, Recompense, was in the official selection at both the San Diego Movie Awards and the Panther C...
21 Jun 2026
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Welcome to the Channel Podcast. I created this podcast as an opportunity to talk with artists about their creative process; where they find and how they access their ideas. I'm particularly interested in the idea of channeling and the artist being a vessel through which ideas are channeled. Have a listen and let me know what you think. Thank you
21 Jun 2026
The Channel - Episode 1 - Don't Sweat the Technique with Nico Berry
In this episode I sit down with Nico Berry http://nicoberry.com/ Nico Berry is a San Francisco based muralist with over 25 years of experience designing and creating large-scale community and commercial murals. Declaring at age 8 that he was going to be an artist, Nico has gone on to fulfill that dream. We discuss graffiti, freestyle rapping, Nico's Dreamer of Dreams Mural https://www.dreamersofdreamsmural.com/ and much more. Have a listen and let me know what you think...
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