In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion

Welcome to our captivating podcast, which invites you on a journey of exploration where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

What is self-reflection, and how can you incorporate it into your daily life?

Self-reflection examines your thoughts, feelings, and actions to gain insight into yourself and your experiences. It allows you to evaluate your life choices and encourages personal growth. To incorporate self-reflection into your daily routine, consider setting aside a specific time each day to think about your experiences, journal your thoughts, or meditate. Regularly practicing self-reflection can enhance your self-awareness and improve your decision-making.

Think of it as checking in with your inner world—understanding what drives you, what holds you back, and what you can do to evolve.

• Builds emotional intelligence
• It helps align your actions with your values
• Promotes better decision-making
• Increases self-confidence and clarity
• Encourages personal growth and accountability

Ask yourself:

• What kind of energy do I want to bring today?
• What matters most for me to focus on?

You can do this while making coffee or before checking your phone.

Write or type your answers to:

• What did I do well today?
• What challenged me?
• What did I learn about myself?

You don’t need to write essays—just honest reflections.

Once a week, reflect on:

• Did I show up the way I wanted to?
• What habits helped or hurt me this week?
• What will I focus on next week?

Make this part of your Sunday night or Monday morning ritual.

Even 5 minutes of stillness can help you reconnect and reflect. Focus on your breath and observe your thoughts without judgment.

Free downloadable worksheets on self-awareness, personal values, and reflection exercises.

https://positivepsychology.com/introspection-self-reflection/

You can listen to the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion

Welcome to our captivating podcast, which invites you on a journey of exploration where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

**Abstract Narrative Artist Anthony Smith Jr.** holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from Amherst College and an M.F.A. in Painting from the University of Michigan.

His works have been featured in several exhibitions, including:

- "Might Real/Queer" at the Detroit Exhibit

- "Telling Our Story" at the David Driskell Center, University of Maryland

- House Gallery in Bethlehem, PA (2016, 2019, and 2022)

- "Troping the Colors: Between Painting and Sculpture" at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA (2025)

Smith's work has been reviewed in notable publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Detroit Free Press, and Artist's Magazine. He has taught at various institutions, including the University of Michigan, Parsons, Princeton, MICA, Lehigh, and Muhlenberg Colleges.

He has also served as an artist-in-residence at several prestigious locations:

- National Academy of Design (2006–2008)

- Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT (2016 and 2022)

- MacDowell Residency in Peterborough, NH (2023)

- Banana Factory Art Center (2014–2024)

Internationally, Smith traveled to Senegal, Africa, in January 2023, as part of the CAORC-WARC Faculty Development Seminar, and to Sanquhar, Scotland, for Kolaj Magazine's Collage: Scotland residency program.

Smith currently teaches art at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and has a studio at the Juxta Hub Art Center in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Follow Anthony Smith's artworks and upcoming exhibitions:

www.abstractnarrativepainting.com

Gallery Coordinator: Brian Wiggins:

https://www.cedarcrest.edu/staff/brian-wiggins/

Center for Visual Research Art Gallery at Cedar Crest College:

https://www.cedarcrest.edu/arts-news-events/campus-art-galleries/

Center for Visual Research- Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/center_for_visual_research/

Video Production and Editing Provided By: Eyal Filkovsky

https://www.eyalf.com/

You can listen to the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion

Welcome to our captivating podcast, which invites you on a journey of exploration where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

Visionary abstract artist Michael Freeman, who is visually impaired, creates paintings incorporating tactile elements and sculpture. His artwork is designed so that individuals with visual impairments can experience it through touch. This approach allows him to push the boundaries of his eyesight and creativity.

Contact us for more information on connecting with Michael Freeman and learning more about his artwork, advocacy efforts, and community engagement.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/paintinibgsbyfreeman/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085606304874

Find Michael Freeman's paintings at Jennifer's Unique Boutique, located at 250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA 185052

https://jennifersuniqueboutique.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/theuniqueboutiquebyjenniferlynn/

You can listen to the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

**In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion**

Welcome to our captivating podcast, which invites you on a journey of exploration where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

This featured episode at the Harvest Full of Hope 2024 Conference. Host Michael B. Judkins presented How to Access and Maintain Resources to Maintain a Productive Life. This presentation will help social workers and other professionals understand how to utilize different services, i.e., CRS. This presentation will also assist the helping professional to ensure they are making available to those in treatment the various services available to them. The session objectives are to provide community members and other professionals with a clear understanding of how case managers, counselors, and certified recovery specialists work together as a treatment team and the importance of each role to an individual's recovery.

Follow Harvest Full of Hope's upcoming conferences, information, and networking. https://harvestfullofhope.org/ Follow Mid-Atlantic Rehabilitation Services (MARS) Outpatient Treatment Services: https://www.marsatp.com/

You can listen to the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

**In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion**

Welcome to our captivating podcast, which invites you on a journey of exploration where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

You can listen to the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

Talented and gifted Poet, Writer, and Creative Haven Simmons. She graced the Arts and Care Event stage and delighted the audience with her beautifully crafted poetry and excellent spoken word performance.

Her most recent book, Safe Haven: An Anthology, is available on Amazon. Check out her works and follow Haven Simmons's journey in poetry.

Safe Haven: An Anthology

Some creative works Include Haven Simmons's poetry.

PUBLICATIONS

• A confession, On This River, Susquehanna University Writer's Institute Summer 2023

• An Invitation, Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans, Spring 2024

• Makeup, Ruckus, Student Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2024

• Safe Haven: An Anthology Self-published anthology on Amazon & Kindle ISBN:9798325330858

April 2024

• The Wish of "The Golden Muse" Writers Who Are Going Places Zine Hollins University Press

Summer 2024

• Makeup, The Alcott Youth Magazine, Issue 4, November/December 2024

• Makeup, Poetry as Promised Magazine, January 2025

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Ruckus, Student Literary Arts Magazine Winter 2024

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

**In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion**

Welcome to our captivating podcast that invites you on a journey of exploration, where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

You can listen to the podcast on various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

What changes are you making today in your life? Do they motivate, inspire, challenge, or even scare you? Change takes time and patience to understand your feelings, but it can also begin a new chapter in your life!

Ultimately, you are responsible for driving the changes in your life. Embrace the opportunity and take that step!

To explore more about personal change, you can visit the following resources:

- How to Motivate Yourself to Change https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-get-motivated-to-make-positive-changes-in-your-life

- Five Steps to Create and Sustain Motivational Change https://www.decisionskills.com/motivated-change.html

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

**In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast: Where Creativity Meets Compassion**

Welcome to our captivating podcast that invites you on a journey of exploration, where the transformative power of art intersects with the art of caring. In this show, we delve into the lives of remarkable individuals and uncover the profound ways in which creativity, empathy, and compassion reshape our perspectives on the human experience.

You can listen to the podcast through various platforms, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, Podchaser, Boomplay, Facebook, and YouTube, with more platforms to be added soon.

Believing in yourself is crucial, especially when facing life's challenges. This process is akin to flying a kite: you start by laying the kite flat on the ground to smooth out any creases. Next, you pick it up and begin running as fast as you can to get it airborne. Sometimes, it may take several tries before the kite finally takes off, which can be frustrating. However, with practice, you master your technique; before you know it, the kite soars high in the sky.

Believing in yourself goes beyond mere words; it's about truly understanding that you can achieve your goals and take control of your destiny.

To explore more about believing in yourself and overcoming self-doubt, you can visit the following resources:

- [How to Believe in Yourself - Psychology Today] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202201/how-to-believe-in-yourself

- [12 Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt - Calm]( https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-believe-in-yourself

Thank you for listening, and remember to be kind to yourself!

Michael B. Judkins

Have you heard of the concepts of gratitude and humility? Practicing gratitude for a few minutes daily can enhance your productivity, well-being, and stability. It entails being free within yourself to discover a new version of yourself every day!

Here are some ways to express gratitude daily:

• Say "Thank You" and "You're Welcome."
• Write in a journal about the things you feel grateful for and the moments that humble you.
• Tell your family and friends thank you, expressing your appreciation for the blessings in your life.
• Create a gratitude rock, stone, or object you can hold and use to remind yourself to practice gratitude.
• Show love through acts of service by being of help to others.
• Take a natural walk to reflect and appreciate the world around you.
• Sing a song that brings you joy.
• Be yourself!

Here are some resources to learn more about gratitude and humility. Thank you for being a supporter of the In-Depth Arts and Care Podcast!