Send us a text Hi There, Jill Here, This episode is a rerun of humorous suggestions of how to deal with family during the holidays. It gives a number of tongue-in -cheek and whipped-cream-in-mouth ways to deal with a dysfunctional family at the holidays... or really, anytime. Sometimes a little humor and perspective around the holidays is called for. I know it was for me. Have a beautiful holiday season. Subscribe to A Muse's Daydream wherever you get your podcasts A new Kaizen-Mus...

Send us a text Hi... I'm back with the podcast to be a catalyst for creative escape and inspiration. If you're still listening, I'm grateful. I'm not a consistent person except in the department of creativity. RIght now, we need it more than ever. May this poem and the accompanying music and effects lend some calm and motivation to do your own art and writing. It's a great time to be trained as a creativity coach not only to take your own creativity deeper, but to be a lighthouse for other...

Send us a text The Muse's Daydream is back. I've been spending time working on a card of decks... no wait, a deck of cards. I explain about them, read two of them, and invite you to buy a deck in case you want creativity to be easier for you. Also a Zoom workshop is included as part of the purchase. You can buy a deck here. Upcoming trainings: The Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Training : June- October The Muse Facilitator Training June- August Support the show Upcoming art a...

Send us a text This episode is a momentary departure from the usual frivolity for reverie of the inspiration, relaxation, and the possibility of creativity. Script and Poster of the poem is available to purchase at this link. "Don't let the future hold your happiness hostage." ~Sam Harris Workshop: Blessing of the New Year Join me in a complimentary workshop called Blessing of the New Year, on December 27th, 12pm pacific time/ 3pm eastern. Welcome 2024 by creating a simple ...

Send us a text I’ve spent a career teaching how self-judgment works against us in the creative process. I’ve spent a lifetime dealing with my own harsh self-judgment, so I have the requisite compassion to understand its costs. Once we’ve made it to a place of near completion, there is time is to be discerning, but the process requires license to start out crappy, make mistakes, and tolerate not being able to bring into reality the exact thing we envisioned. We need that fr...

Send us a text Sometimes a little humor and perspective around the holidays is called for. I know it was for me. This episode gives a number of tongue-in -cheek and whipped-cream-in-mouth ways to deal with a dysfunctional family at the holidays... or really, anytime. Have a beautiful holiday season. Subscribe to A Muse's Daydream wherever you get your podcasts A new Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Training is coming up in January 2024. For those who want to understand more about how t...

Send us a text Sometimes the undesirable and embarrassing parts of who we are make the best stories. Writing does that... it uses creativity to lift us out of self-judgment about our personal weaknesses and into comedy, healing or just an awareness of our common humanity. , I've brought one of those stories I'm particularly startled by, to sound effects, music, and uncut candor on this episode. Unearth creativity's resilience, joy, and mindfulness in your life by joining my new ...

Send us a text If you've ever tried to record a podcast without the proper sound proofing it can be challenging. This episodes illustrated the frustrations I encounter with interruptions and how they can be good practice for resilience. The secret to happiness is also revealed. Script Making a podcast is challenging in many ways but can be a particularly frustrating when you don’t have the proper sound studio set up, meaning a separate room lined in egg grates, foam squares...

Send us a text Hi, Thank you for listening. Think of someone who might like it and please, spread the word. Here's the blog that goes along with the newsletter. Written, narrated, and enginneered by, Jill Badonsky The Script : I’ve always identified with Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, the ugly duckling story… maybe that’s why I don’t eat duck or why I should. I wasn’t exactly a swan born in a family of ducks, I was more like say, a penguin or a frog floating by on a lily pad. ...

Send us a text Nothing here except this: Subscribe to my newsletter for podcast scripts and more creative inspiration. More here Thanks for listening Brought to you by Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky Music and sound effects by Epidemic Sound Support the show Upcoming art and creativity programs www.themuseisin.com

Send us a text William James, philosopher and psychologist observed, “… when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to, whether by choice or default.” I’m over 60., but I don’t care,. I don’t choose to pay attention to my age most of the time “Age is only a number.” There are occasional reminders that I’m not the number 20 or 30– Getting out of a chair after sitting for a while is interesting. I don’t go to...

Send us a text Ever find yourself in a job where you don't recognize who you are anymore? "Sold your soul to the company store?" I did for 10 years. It made me cranky but ultimately gave me compassion, resilience, confidence, and the determination never to eat duck again... so to speak. Learn to facilitate creativity groups and/or recognize and celebrate the depth of your creative self by taking the Modern Day Muse Facilitator Course. Subscribe to my newsletter for podcast scripts and more...

Send us a text This episode is about how moments in childhood predict who we are as adults including jumping too soon into pools and relationships. Everything's better with humor and creativity. For podcasts delivered straight to you, sign up for the newsletter. More here Support the show Upcoming art and creativity programs www.themuseisin.com

Send us a text We continue on this journey of misguided creative adventures you may not want to try at home - adhd has it’s hazards, but stay tuned to A Muse’s Daydream, it also has its advantages. This episode includes a home far far away I once lived in with the wrong person, Martha Stewart Christmas ornaments, a tow truck and a firetruck, hitting bottom both literally and figuratively and finding refuge in writing and art. It’s titled For Friction Reasons and is 100...

Send us a text This is a story that begins in the Miami sun with wobbly sailboats incarcerated in the straight lines drawn by a well-intending mom and ends with... wobbly sailboats sailing free. It highlights the advantage of perseverance which is a by-product of finding the joy in the process and not worrying how things look. There are advantages of being a perfectionist with ADHD. You may have read it before, I posted it earlier, but now it is a podcast with cameos by Morgan Fr...

Send us a text Hi Listener, If you've been in earshot of me randomly bending a stranger's ear or at one of my workshops or trainings, you've probably heard the story I'm about to tell you. I share so maybe a little light is shed on the poison of perfectionism as it relates to doing three of the most important parts of the creativity: 1. enjoying the process 2. enjoying what you've done. 3. sharing it with the world I'm holding a free call on Tuesday August 8, 11 am pacific/2 eastern ...

Send us a text hi, I wrote this poem a few years ago when I was single. I'll still single, but in two weeks, I'll be married. Yet, I will still be living alone because that's what we decided was best for both of our independent artist mentalities. Read the text as you listen by clicking here. Music by Epidemic Sound Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky Support the show Upcoming art and creativity programs www.themuseisin.com

Send us a text Hi It's Jill. This episode I explore a Georgia O'keefe quote that goes like this: “When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. Did Georgia O'Keefe really like flowers? You'll find out in this episode. Script here and free workshop registration The Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training is coming up in August. See more about that here. Find out more places for creative inspiration at where I hangout. Suppo...

Send us a text I'm not really in New Mexico... this is an encore episode to go along with the theme in this week's Muse letter of seeing things differently but also finding the beauty in things we see as the same. It has the full script of the episode as well as some creative prompts and pretty paintings. You can find that here. Voice of Antonio: Robin Brisebois Music: Epidemic Sound Engineered, written, and narrated by Jill Badonsky The 2024 Taos retreat is half full. Join me if you'd like...

Send us a text The script is here if you want to follow along. Written, engineered, and edited by Jill Badonsky Some traditions need to be examined, and maybe modified if they're not fun. Some of us would rather high-five than bow, some of us would rather blow bubbles in our chocolate malts than act too serious. I had fun writing this podcast. I find when I have a dry spell, I just submit to the silly, the absurd, and once again, my creative childlike spirit comes out to play. Sometimes it...