The Language of Creativity Podcast

Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/mm/podcast/the-language-of-creativity-podcast/id1402964967 send a hello note podcast@stevenleavitt.com https://designscience.studio/ #regenaissance Julia Cameron – The Artists Way Daniel Pink – A Whole New Mind Rick Ruben – The Creative Act Spaceship Earth Mission Log https://www.youtube.com/@spaceshipeearthmissionlog Carl Welty, architect https://spaceshipearthmissionlog.substack.com/p/mission-log-6-carl-welty Della Buford https://dellaburfordartist.ca/2023/07/21/steven-leavitt-interview-with-della-burford-painting-your-dreams-june-20th-2023/ #creativity #AI #consciousness #art #problemsolving #innerdialogue ⁠podcast #contentfactory #youtuberquitting #entrepenaurship #curiousity

The ukulele is often seen as a simple instrument, a toy or a novelty. Yet, in the hands of a master, it becomes a powerful tool of cultural expression and connection. This humble instrument, with its gentle and voicelike tones, carries within it the soul of the Hawaiian islands, transcending its small form to spread the spirit of Aloha across the world. Anthony Kauka Stanley was born into a very unique family: being of Hawaiian, Mexican, Greek, Chinese, Irish, Spanish, German, and Cherokee descent, his mother was blessed by the Kumu Hula to start her own Polynesian dance company at the unusually young age of 12. Anthony grew up performing with and would eventually become the music director of his family’s dance company, one of the largest in Southern California. During his time at Occidental College in Glendale, CA, where President Obama once walked the halls, Anthony found a respite from the demanding performance schedule of his family's Polynesian dance company by immersing himself in not just one, but four sports—football, basketball, wrestling and volleyball. Instead of hurting his performance, Anthony found the diversity of activities actually helped him excel at multiple sports; his dancing helped his agility and he remained the captain of multiple teams. In this conversation, Anthony shares a lot about the value of being completely present. We talk about how Steve met Anthony through his sponsorship with Kala Brand Ukuleles, Anthony shares about the importance of authenticity, community and leadership and how people will always need places they can feel safe, appreciated and inspired. Steve wonders how Anthony can keep up with so many commitments, and relates about how greater success seems to come from leaning harder into creativity. We also talk about the shadow side of performing, and how it’s easy to turn to drugs or alcohol when something used to be a healthy outlet (music) turns into a stressful job. Most notably, Steve askes Anthony about the healing spirit of Aloha and Anthony shares how the ukulele is like a 'Trojan Horse,' able to subtly open doors to deeper connections across diverse communities. Anthony’s Hawaiian name Kaukaulua’ole means “Fearless Warrior,” and he is truly a warrior of peace and presence to all he meets. “To be truly fearless means to be loved.” – Anthony Kauka Stanley Guest: Anthony Kauka StanleyKala Ukeleles – Artist HighlightYouTube ChannelInstagram @anthonykaukaCenter For World Music – Teaching Artist Spotlight Featured Music: E Ku'u Morning Dew (Words by Larry Kimura, music by Eddie Kamae) Intro Music: Disney Pixar's Up - "Married Life" composed by Michael Giacchino, arranged and performed by Anthony Kauka Stanley. (Video: YouTube) Episode References: Heali'i's Polynesian Revue – official websiteDebbie Evans – debbieevans.com (Steve's mom) Carlsbad, California – tourism bureau Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: The Voice Of Hawaii – NPRKumu Hula – Honolulu MagazineHarry Belefante – WikipediaGuy Lombardo – Wikipedia Occidental College Official WebsiteNAMM Show (Official Website)United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of AmericaCenter for World Music The Surrender Experiment (book) About the host Language of Creativity’s host Steven Leavitt enjoys discussing the ins and outs of all aspects of creating, creativity, and life with his fellow creators: artists, inventors, designers, producers and more. Along the way he hopes to gain perspective and multiply our understanding of what we share in common while creating, living, and learning. www.stevenleavitt.com Production Credits: This podcast was produced by I Create SoundEdited by Sam LevineSpecial thanks to Michael Bernard Please review this podcast on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Spotify and Stitcher to help other creatives find their tribe! Tags: #connection, #SanDiego, #California, #Hawaii, #aloha, #triathlete, #football, #baseball, #basketball, #AP, #crosstraining, #nonprofit, #musicteaching, #mindset, #toxictraits, #in

Monstrous, a poem by Rebecca Boatwright. Seething, toiling, snarling within;a black shadow curling around the edges forced away with society’s wishes. Teeth bared, claws dug ina wolf of smoke and darknessstares out to anyone peeking within. Wild, feral, horrible as Sin,the people step back in fear.The recoil of the beast is unwantedits spirit bound by broken trust,an unwanted thing grown into unruly lust. But how we forget that wolf was once a pup curious, foraging and giddy with freedom. Wrong, hateful, worth shoving aside,he was bound by other’s damnation to abide. A force so strong it cannot be tamed dances again with passion’s flame unbind it, unbind it!the howl within rasps, our heart bleeding and empty without what’s been cursed as Monstrous. https://www.darlingstarheathen.com/#NorseMyth #Fenrir #Tyr Reference: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads)

Our guest today has a unique window into the vast creative potential contained in the world of dreams. Della Burford has recorded her dreams as “dream mandalas” for the past 40 years! Della Burford is an award-winning painter and best selling author of 7 books, she is based on Vancouver Island, Canada. She studied the Mische Technique of painting in Vienna and showed in many of the Society of Art of Imagination shows in Montreal, Ottawa, New York, London, and Peru. She won a prize as the best Graphic Art in an Art Show in Moscow and spoke on Art and Dreams. Her artistic stories have been performed in New York at the Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Citycorp, in Washington at the Smithsonian Institute, Korea, Guatemala, and Bali. Her play, Magical Earth Secrets has been performed for seven years in Japan, and Miracle Galaxy is now being performed. Her book “Journey to Dodoland” was turned into an e-zine and a website that was sponsored by Switfshire and has had more than 22 million views worldwide. Della was mentored by a shaman who studied with Carl Jung and also studied dreams with Robert Moss and Dream Yoga with Tenzin Wagyal Rinpoche. She started painting her dream wheels in 1975, creating one complete wheel for every year. The dream wheels have 3 rings: the center ring is for important everyday events following the seasons; the outer ring is dreams that are creative, inspirational and wise dreams (you can write a title for the dream); and the middle is small drawings which are symbols and like the title reminds you of the dream and is a portal to return. Her work is for the World, Humanity, and Spirit. For full show-notes and photos (Apple users), go to https://languageofcreativity.substack.com/p/paintingyourdreams-dellaburford Guest: Della Burford Websites - dellaburford.com, dellaburfordartist.caDodoland - dodoland.com, on Facebook Dream Wheels book (Amazon, Canada)Della Burford on Wikipedia Social Media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN ArtStarts Eductational workshops (ArtStarts) Topia (virtual) Worlds:https://www.topia.io/dodolandhttps://www.topia.io/stargalaxyfortheworld Episode Music Sagpipa, Double Flute, Kou Xian (with piano by Steven Leavitt), Atabaque and Bansuri by Richard Struppi Pohl (From Star Galaxy For the World). In This Together, A Quiet Place, and Place courtesy of Descript Library. Episode References Della Burford on The Spaceship Earth Mission Log podcast (with Steven Leavitt), (YouTube) Robert Moss - The Way of the DreamerTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche (Ligmincha Community)Carl Jung’s book “Man and His Symbols” (Goodreads)Sergio Magaña Rights of Nature (Columbia.edu) Design Science StudioBuckminster Fuller InstituteThe Vision Train (Join the 24/7 Art Jam!)Amanda Sage Earnest FuchsMischtechnik (Wikipedia)Jack Shadbolt (National Gallery of Canada) Dream JournalingThe Hero's Journey (Wikipedia)Don Oscar Mira de Quesada (heartofthehealer.org) Andrew GonzalesCynthia Re RobbinsIrene VincentKuba AmbroseRoland Proulx (Galarie Molinas) The Spirit of Writing and Art (YouTube) Dale Bertrand (bio on DodoLand)Druidical Quest (website | Facebook Page)John Hugh Roberts (Thrift Books)Western Canada Wilderness Committee Della’s Collaborators Merian Soto – who danced and choreographed for Dodoland in New York. I Made Sidia – who collaborated on dances of Dodoland and Magical Earth in Bali and wants to do Star Galaxy for the World. Wayan Karja (Life As Art Asia) – collaborated in art shows of Dream Wheels, Dream Gifts, workshops. Kazuko Asaba – who created many art projects around Della’s books in Japan and co-produced “Magical Rainbow” and Magical Earth Secrets. Ruu Ruu (Amazon books) – Costume Designer & Producer of Magical Earth Secrets and Miracle Galaxy. Julie Lyon Lieberman – Musical Director of Dodoland in New York. David Walsh – always supported Della's work. He has made major commitments to Community. Vern Harper (The Canadian Encyclopedia, Article: Indigenous Toront

Steve just hits publish! Where have you been? ... More episodes to come! Mentioned in the episode:https://www.youtube.com/@spaceshipeearthmissionlog https://lobatescarp.bandcamp.com/album/you-have-it-all https://www.youtube.com/@languageofcreativity #hopepunk #systemschange #podcasting #dailycreativepractice #business #digitalmarketing #burnout #algorithm #sideprojects #economics #regeneration Please share and subscribe!

Art project Open Heart is an ambitious public art installation intended to explore the connection between the physical and emotional heart. A mixed media experience aimed at encouraging the question: “Are you listening to your heart?” (for full show notes on Apple Podcasts go to https://languageofcreativity.podbean.com/e/openheart) Linda Riber is a Danish artist, originally from Greenland. A painter and photographer who has been an exhibited artist around the world for over 20 years and has published an art book about Greenland. Her project consists of 6 large pillars, which stimulate both the body, the senses, and the intellect using art portraits and statements from participants of different ages, children’s drawings of “This is what my Heart looks like” combined with children’s interpretations of well-known proverbs, fact boxes exploring science and theories about what the heart is capable of besides it’s physical role and the changing sounds of a calm heartbeat, the composition “Human Divine” by musician and sound healer Davor Božič, and poems read by the artist. In this episode Steve and Linda relate about a mutual inspiration, The Heart Math Institute, which conducts peer-reviewed research in psychophysiology about interaction between heart and brain. In addition to research, they have developed technologies that promote optimal health in the balance between heart, brain, body, thoughts and emotions. Linda shares about the work in her Atelier, her love of Greenland and it’s native people. And did you know that heart transplant patients can report experiencing new feelings, inclinations and cravings after their transplants? Linda and Steve talk about intuition and how they met in an unusually heart-centered business class called Own Your Value, hosted by Lee Harris. This episode highlights the desperate need for humanity to reconnect with our hearts, at this time… not just for better lives but for a better world. Featured Art: https://linda-riber.dk/en/projekt/open-heart/ Music scored by Steven Leavitt Hosted by Steven LeavittWebsite: www.stevenleavitt.com Guest: Linda Riber Website: www.linda-riber.dkAtelier Linda Riber Facebook Page (Facebook)Open Heart Facebook Group (Facebook)LinkedIN Purchase Linda’s Book: https://linda-riber.dk/en/contact/https://shop.sumut.dk/products/9788799283552 Episode References: Heart Math InstituteLinda on local TV (YouTube) Linda on local radio (YouTube)Human Divine by Davor Božič (purchase)Lee Harris (Music | Change-Making Work)Davor Božič (Sound As Medicine Podcast) Mentioned:Spaceship Earth Mission Log podcast (YouTube | Substack) Tags: heart, art, artist, Denmark, people, project, connect, exhibited, feel, energy, world, nature, science, linda, Heart Math Institute, paintings, public artwork, Greenland, inuit, shaman, spirituality, meditation experience, world, happiness, sound healing, music, art books, exhibits, traveling

“Creativity is a base element of the human soul.” So says Steven Leavitt, the host of the Language of Creativity podcast. In this very special episode, Steve’s very first guest on the podcast flips the tables in this tell-all reverse interview guest-hosted by his long-time collaborator Adam Sears! As a music producer, Steve has helped Sears craft his last 3 projects with Progressive Rock band Lobate Scarp. Their 2016 recording of Beautiful Light has won awards and recognition as “a masterpiece” and in 2022 Steve Co-Executive Produced Lobate Scarp’s latest album You Have It All. The ambitious full-length album has received high praise from reviewers and fans alike. But it wasn’t always easy… Steven was born into a family of motion-picture stunt performers but always felt way more at home in front of a microphone, piano or a mixing console. Steve began learning the piano at 8 years old “to express what I was feeling when I couldn’t express it in words.” Lyrically blocked, bullied as a kid and extremely sensitive as a boy he was certainly an odd fit in a family that worked in such a rough and tumble industry. But he stuck with it, choosing to pursue audio engineering in college at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood after realizing that there was an ideal career path for using his skills and talents: music producer. Steve graduated in 2000, unfortunately right as Napster was crashing the music industry. The dot-com bust made it hard to enter the job market (thanks Enron) so he began to freelance making websites, editing video demo-reels for stunt-people, and started working on films as a background precision driver. He recorded for independent musicians to build experience, joined a band, and edited videos for his dad’s stunt-company producing “featurettes” with celebrity talent and assisted with MTV shoots. Steve kept a “web journal” before blogging got big and considered himself a multimedia artist a whole five years before the advent of YouTube. When he started Don’t Call Us Tori in 2004, a music showcase he co-founded with with singer-songwriter Shannon Hurley, in Hollywood, Steve’s music network really began to grow leading to a fateful introduction to Adam who approached Steve to produce his band’s debut album Time and Space in 2008. The album’s production coincided with what Steve describes as “an unexpected spiritual awakening” during the lead up to the album’s 2012 release “that felt like I was coming home to myself.” Adam talks with Steve about their very fruitful creative partnership and Steve’s relentlessly perfectionistic work ethic in the studio. They discuss starting this podcast and how it has been a major creative outlet for Steve (he probably could have pursued a career in Radio). They talk about what it was like growing up attending “backflips down the aisles churches” and discovering hit singles on KIIS FM while coming of age thinking it’s only okay to listen to Christian music but finding Christian grunge, loving Weird Al… about dropping out, burnout, ptsd, and… Just why the heck did Steve choose not to go into the stunt business? Steve shares about learning the importance of infusing joy into your work, finding your inner creative spark, and how sometimes we can be doing the right thing while going about it the wrong way! Could Future-Steve have somehow been sending messages back in time to himself? ** if show-notes cut off click here Guest: Steven Leavitt Producer Website: stevenleavitt.comArtist Coaching: icreatesound.comPodcast: thelanguageofcreativity.com (please subscribe and review!)Steven Leavitt (filmography: IMDB)Guest-Host: Adam Searsadamsears.comLobate Scarp: website | BandCamp@lobatescarp Twitter | Instagram@adamsears32 Twitter | InstagramAdam Sears on Ep.1 of The Language of Creativity Podcast “Naming The Podcast” Featured Music The Mirror by Lobate Scarp Safe With You by Skillet The Dime by performed (and re-recorded) by Steven Leavitt, lyrics by Steven Leavitt and Tony Khan a pa

“You have pain where?!” People have often asked why a healthy person like me would need physical therapy. They are quite surprised to learn about pelvic-floor therapy… and it’s not long before I hear “I have pain there too.” What was once a specialty that not even many obstetricians or urologists knew about, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is now a rapidly growing field with an outsized demand for new therapists. Treating conditions like urinary and fecal urgency, incontinence, prolapse, nerve entrapment, surgical scarring, pre and postpartum issues, visceral restrictions and sexual dysfunction, it’s not hard to see why. When Elizabeth Makous became a physical therapist over 30 years ago there were only a couple of classes teaching pelvic floor therapy. When seeing a patient complaining of vaginal pain “deep inside” she donned a pair of gloves and began treating patients internally. Elizabeth has continued to innovate new treatments in the field applying her unique kind of creativity to the world of medicine. After the home birth of her son she figured out a way to treat her own bathroom issues without surgery. She’s developed protocols for successfully treating issues previously thought untreatable (even with surgery). She even approached a company called TheraWand to ask if she could make improvements to an existing vaginal wand product to more efficiently treat the pelvic floor rectally. After spending a year with a heat lamp sculpting plastic into the curves she felt would be more safe and effective… she'd created a brand new trigger wand that can be used to treat both men and women. Maybe it was the way she was raised… spending time in the clinic with her father, a doctor, and her mother, a nurse. Her grandfather was also a doctor in this small-town community who treated blacks for free during the segregation era in the South. Their passion spilled over in such a way that when meeting a patient with a need, Elizabeth says “there is a gift inside me that just looks for a way to treat it.” In this episode we talk about the importance of being your own medical advocate, how sitting for a living can be an occupational hazard, treating patients with lymphedema, pain management (without opioids), and how Covid restrictions didn’t stop humans from needing touch. We also speak about being a highly-sensitive (HSP), the need for major reform in the emergency mental healthcare system, and how Elizabeth leans on her Catholic Chrisitan faith (for example: she took two medical mission-trips to Kenya in 2019 and 2021 helping to empower African men and women to alleviate pelvic pain and to treat female victims of female genital mutilation). Finally, chronic pain if left untreated can leave people feeling very desperate… and it doesn’t have to be that way! Guest: Elizabeth Mackous, MSPT, CLT, PRPC, CES “The Pelvic Whisperer” Website: https://www.pelvicwhisperer.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PelvicWhisperer Instagram: @pelvicwhisperer The Makous Protocol practitioner and patient classes (Teachable) Information for cancer patients and to find a therapistAcademy of Oncologic Physical Therapy Episode References: Henry Mayo Hospital Outpatient Therapy Center Valencia, California Debbie Evans (Steve’s mom) Dr. David Wise (pelvicpainhelp.com) A Headache in the Pelvis (GoodReads) “Pelvic floor massage for Prostatitis and CPPS with a TheraWand” (The Pelvic Pain Clinic) Currently available TheraWand products (some products have become unavailable) My Pelvic Floor Muscle | Elizabeth’s class on “An Innovative Way To Use Electrical Stimulation For Severe Pelvic Floor Dysfunction U.S. Olympic Team Sexual Abuse lawsuit (The Denver Post) Neptune Beach, Florida (Wikipedia) Elaine Aron: The Highly Sensitive PersonSteven Bau: BLDRS CollectiveMycelial Networks: The National Forest Foundation Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Center (Dr. Wu)750 N Hill St J, Los Angeles, CA 90012(213) 680-8782 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kol