Cheri Carandanis is a professional abstract artist. In 2019, a brain injury abruptly ended her 25-year career as an army nurse, turning the healer into the one in need of healing. With the logical, left side of her brain damaged, she stepped terrified into the unknown world of creativity.

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Cheri's Art Website: https://www.carandanisfineart.com/

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Kickin' It With Keener Podcast #015 - Cheri Carandanis

FULL EPISODE – Watch or Listen: https://youtu.be/stk14o5WJzo

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LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS: What part of Cheri's story hit you the hardest?

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:02 The Impact of Brain Injury

12:00 Tragedy and Transformation

14:55 Military Experience and 9/11

19:52 Reflections on War and Humanity

23:55 The Importance of Nature and Grounding

29:43 Mental Health and Holistic Approaches

31:16 The Power of Connection and Community

35:44 Art as a Medium for Healing and Expression

41:25 Navigating the Business of Art

50:22 Manifesting Dreams Through Mind Movies

55:51 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Creativity

01:03:25 Embracing Your Unique Style

01:05:06 The Importance of Being Ready to Learn

01:05:54 Lessons from the Dying

01:08:03 The Power of Connection in Nursing

01:09:52 Life Lessons from Critical Moments

01:11:17 The Fragility of Life and Love

01:12:50 Overcoming Barriers to Receiving Love

01:14:45 Healing the Inner Child

01:17:07 The Body Keeps the Score

01:18:05 Continuous Growth and Learning

01:20:18 Navigating the Art Business

01:23:17 Building an Email List

01:24:46 Pricing and Value in Art

01:27:55 Exploring Different Avenues in Art

01:30:44 Finding the Right Gallery Representation

01:32:06 The Role of Storytelling in Art

01:34:24 The Future of Artistic Expression

01:35:54 The Heartbeat of Street Art

01:38:44 Kinetic Energy in Painting

01:40:09 Art as Therapy and Healing

01:42:08 The Commission Process: A Personal Touch

01:44:35 The Story Behind 'Scarred'

01:49:27 Creating in Times of Grief

01:55:34 Continuous Learning and Growth

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