Drawing Nude Art as a Woman Challenging Shame with Michelle Dovey

About this episode

Amy Stone interviews Michelle Dovey about overcoming shame and exploring creative freedom through nude art.

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Michelle Dovey about confronting self-imposed limits and embracing creative freedom through a unique art project centered on drawing the nude male form. Based in Wales and originally from New Zealand, Michelle shares how a pivotal solo trip to Florence during a major life upheaval led her to uncover hidden shame, challenge societal expectations, and transform her approach to asking for what she truly wants. Listeners will glean insights on the links between art, self-permission, and courageously redefining personal boundaries. About Michelle Dovey: Michelle Dovey is an internationally exhibiting artist and bestselling author whose pioneering work lives at the intersection of art, embodiment, and radical liberation. With over two decades immersed in transformational practices—including dance, shamanism, and somatic creativity—Michelle is a seasoned guide in breaking taboos, dissolving shame, and reclaiming the body as a source of power, truth, and pleasure. Main Topics Covered…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Stone

Guest: Michelle Dovey

Topics covered

• creative freedom
• self-imposed limits
• art and shame
• male gaze vs. female gaze
• personal boundaries

Keywords

• nude art
• self-exploration
• artistic expression
• shame
• personal growth
• female gaze
• creative process

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Wales, New Zealand, Florence

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