Dawn and Ruth are diving into the age-old struggle every creative person knows by heart: how do you keep your artistic soul alive when real life keeps happening every day. Chapter 11 of "The Artist's Way" gets the full treatment here, including some thoughts on how the Creator influences our creating and why your body might be trying to tell your brain something important about art.

Fair warning: This episode might make you realize that creativity isn't something you squeeze into your spare time - it's something that wants to show up in every corner of your life, whether you planned for it or not. And honestly? That's exactly how it should be.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Name Inspiration

00:23 Unexpected Door Fix and Today Show Excitement

01:41 Royal Wedding and Seasonal Preparations

02:35 Travel Logistics and Winter Predictions

04:45 Chapter 11: Recovering a Sense of Autonomy

08:31 Creativity and Physical Movement

09:55 New York City Dance Scene

10:12 Lucy's Ballet Journey

10:33 Social Dancing and College Memories

11:17 Physical Expression and Creativity

12:09 Nurturing Yourself: Tasks and Tips

13:22 Exercise and Wellness Routines

15:36 Homeschooling Adventures

18:26 Conclusion and Farewell