Best Catherine LaSota Podcasts (2025)

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21: Reflect on 2025 with Catherine LaSota 22:49

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11h ago22:49

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The new year is around the corner, and excitement is building to turn the page, kick 2025 to the curb, and dive into the promises and potential of 2026. But first! Let's reflect on the past year. In this final episode of season one of Feed the Art, Catherine LaSota offers some prompts for processing your 2025 so that you can move forward with the m…

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20: Conversations, Creativity, and Attention with Amelia Hruby 50:10

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This penultimate episode of season one of Feed the Art features a very special guest: Amelia Hruby. Amelia hosts one of Catherine LaSota's favorite podcasts, Off the Grid, and she recently published the book (and powerful manifesto) Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media. In this episode, Catherine and Amelia dive into our relationship to …

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19: Everything Is Your Creative Practice 21:43

1M ago21:43

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If you want to hear what goes through Catherine's head shortly after she has an acupuncture session, then this is the episode for you! In all seriousness, Catherine has been thinking about what it means for you to approach your entire life as part of your creative practice for a long time (but the assistance of the acupuncture needles certainly hel…

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18: Reframing the Creative Process with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener 43:50

2M ago43:50

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How can we listen to what our creative selves need, and what are the benefits of staying in the present moment (rather than waiting for a "perfect" future in which we might finally achieve ideal conditions and become the artist we want to be)? Artist, author, and small business owner Sarah Faith Gottesdiener joins host Catherine LaSota to talk abou…

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17: Devotion to a Practice with Tanaïs 41:29

2M ago41:29

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The multifaceted artist Tanaïs joins Catherine LaSota for a conversation about their winding journey through writing, perfume making, and running a company for more than a decade and counting. They discuss the depth of their practice and the importance of connecting to one's body, the role of cycles and rituals in their work, and their belief in co…

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16: Scaffolding 14:03

3M ago14:03

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What kinds of supports and rules around your practice do you need in order to be your most creative self? When do containers and restraints for your practice help you to take the next step with confidence, and when do they stop you in your tracks? In this solo episode, Catherine LaSota compares your creative project to a construction site and share…

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15: Give Yourself a Medal with Jennifer Pastiloff 42:19

3M ago42:19

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Ok, so the guest on today's episode actually says, "Give yourself an f-ing medal," but we kept the title of the episode slightly more PG-rated! Jennifer Pastiloff joins host Catherine LaSota to talk about her new book Proof of Life, as well as her philosophies for living and creating, such as The School of Whatever Works, and ways to talk down your…

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14: Be Your Own Daddy 20:15

3M ago20:15

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This is an episode about becoming the authority in your own creative practice. There are so many stories out there about what it "should" mean to be a creative person. Stop chasing the paths and habits of other writers and artists, and build your own creative practice -- a practice that is built from your values, capacities, and interests...a pract…

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13: Making Space for Magic with Cody Cook-Parrott 42:34

4M ago42:34

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The wonderful, multi-faceted Cody Cook-Parrott joins Catherine LaSota in conversation for this episode of Feed the Art. Cody shares some of the magic of their Landscapes writing group (which you can join!), as well as what it it is like to be a "person of the internet" and a person who holds space for creativity and community. Catherine and Cody ge…

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12: Give Yourself Credit 18:32

4M ago18:32

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Do you feel like all of your time is slipping by, and you can't figure out why you haven't gotten around to finishing that creative project yet? We often forget to acknowledge all of the many things that we are doing in our lives, day after day. In this solo episode, Catherine encourages you to zoom out and take stock of your commitments, as well a…

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11: Spinning All the Plates with Tawny Lara 32:55

5M ago32:55

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Tawny Lara is an author, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a podcaster, and so much more. How does she manage all of these creative projects, and what has she learned about balance, self care, and seeking the support she needs over the years? Listen in to this conversation between Tawny and Catherine LaSota for lots of tips and suggestions for anyone who…

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10: Capacity 20:07

5M ago20:07

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In this solo episode, Catherine LaSota talks about the ways that we need to be resourced in our lives in addition to having enough time to make art. How are you honoring and supporting your mental capacity, emotional capacity, and physical capacity? This episode offers you the permission to be gentle with yourself when your creative practice seems …

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09: Mentorship, Jealousy, and Writing an Artist with Lydi Conklin 37:30

6M ago37:30

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In this episode, writer Lydi Conklin chats with host Catherine LaSota about their first novel, Song of No Provenance (Catapult, 2025), and the many themes explored in this book: artists in community, teaching, mentorship, jealousy, creative competition, and, ultimately, the relationship of an artist (and the public) to their artwork and the artmaki…

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08: Reflecting on Creativity with Astrologer Anthony Perrotta 43:28

6M ago43:28

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Astrologer and self-described "multi-faceted everything and anything you need me to be" (and absolutely wonderful human) Anthony Perrotta talks with host Catherine LaSota about the relationship between creativity and astrology, and about the power of reflecting back on our creative practice as we move forward. Listen in for some permission on follo…

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07: Becoming the Creator You Are with Maria Bowler 52:04

7M ago52:04

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What is the difference between producing and creating? How can we build a creative life for ourselves that pushes back against the demands of society and capitalism that tell us we must always be doing, rather than making? And what does it mean to be an artist when you aren't producing anything at all? Join host Catherine LaSota for a wide-ranging …

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06: Creative Relationship 18:40

7M ago18:40

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In this solo episode, Catherine shares her thoughts on treating your connection with your creative practice as a relationship. What can we learn from the important, long-term human relationships in our lives, and how can we take these learnings and apply them to how we approach our creative practice? What happens at different stages of our relation…

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05: How Friends Save Us with Lilly Dancyger 41:01

8M ago41:01

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This episode of Feed the Art brings you a conversation that host Catherine LaSota had with writer Lilly Dancyger in the summer of 2024, about Lilly's book First Love: Essays on Friendship (The Dial Press, 2024). Catherine and Lilly talk about the importance of being witnessed by fellow writers, showing up for your identity as an artist, writing int…

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04: Own Your Power 18:19

8M ago18:19

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How can we connect to our creative practice in times that are filled with great challenges? When life and the world seem to be in a state of permacrisis, your connection to your art can be disrupted or interrupted. While this can feel unsettling, it is natural for your art making to go through cycles that look different over time. How can we take c…

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03: Time, Desire, and the Self as a Character with Tracy O'Neill 41:02

9M ago41:02

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This episode of Feed the Art brings you a conversation that host Catherine LaSota had with writer Tracy O'Neill in August 2024, about Tracy's memoir Woman of Interest (HarperOne, 2024). Catherine and Tracy talk about epigraphs, a writer's relationship to time, and the motivations for writing a book, among other topics. They discuss some of the them…

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02: Tarot as a Creative Tool 25:49

9M ago25:49

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On our second episode of Feed the Art, host Catherine LaSota dives into her relationship with tarot and shares some of the ways she uses tarot cards in her creative practice and in support of other artists. Catherine talks about the books, teachers, podcasts, and rituals that have helped her developed a relationship to her tarot decks, and she pull…

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01: Journaling 16:12

9M ago16:12

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It's our first episode of Feed the Art! In this episode, host Catherine LaSota shares one of her favorite tools in her creative practice: journaling. Catherine talks about the role that journaling has played in her own life and offers three suggestions to keep in mind when developing your own journaling practice. She also provides two prompts at th…

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Feed the Art: trailer 3:00

11M ago3:00

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Welcome to Feed the Art, hosted by writer, artist, and creativity coach Catherine LaSota. On Feed the Art, you'll find stories, prompts, and conversations to help you build and sustain your own unique creative practice. Sign up for Catherine's newsletter for writings and inspirations for the creative life. More about your host: catherinelasota.com …