Art, Parenthood, and Beyond
"Art, Parenthood, and Beyond with Miwa Gardner" is where I share my journey as a watercolor artist and, well, a mom too. In this podcast, I explore the unspoken emotions that come with creating art and navigating parenthood, exploring into how these two worlds mingle.I’ll share insights into my artistic process and the inspirations behind my paintings, along with various resources that have influenced my journey. Whether you're a fellow parent, an art lover, or simply curious (like I often am:), join me as I explore the complex layers of life through my experiences.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
How Opening Up Can Bring Unexpected Support | #OpeningUp Ep. 010
In this episode, I share a deeply personal moment of opening up to a close friend before leaving Munich. What started as an honest conversation about past suicidal thoughts unexpectedly led to practi…
Last Time Moments: How Noticing Helps Our Creativity | #CreativeNoticing Ep. 009
In this episode of Art, Parenthood, and Beyond, I reflect on the power of 'noticing' and how it's shaped my creativity and life. After my recent move from Germany to Washington, I found myself embrac…
How I Projected My Childhood on My Son|#ArtAndParenthood Ep. 008
In this episode of Art, Parenthood and Beyond, I explore how my childhood memories, fears, and insecurities have influenced my parenting and artistic expression. I share a personal story about the tr…
The Guilt of Joy: Balancing Parenthood and the Necessity of Art | #ArtParenthood Ep. 007
Mentioned:
The blog on the painting here.
The statistic about parents taking time for their creative pursuits being 35% less likely to experience severe burnout comes from a study conducted by the Amer…
What Do People Want? Lessons from Giving Away My Art in the Streets| Ep. 006
The Alien Gaze of Newborns: Surreal Moments in Sleep-Deprived Parenthood| Ep. 005
In this episode of Art, Parenthood and Beyond, join me, Miwa Gardner, as I explore the fascinating—and sometimes surreal—experience of gazing into the eyes of a newborn. With a mix of humor and heart…
Caught Off Guard: The Unexpected Moments of Motherhood |Ep. 004
Welcome to Episode 4 of Art, Parenthood and Beyond! I’m Miwa Gardner, and in this episode, I dive into those unexpected moments of parenthood that can catch us completely off guard. I share a touchin…
Capturing the Feeling: The Urgency to Create|Ep. 003
In this episode, I dive into the urgency we feel as artists when inspiration strikes—like a bolt of lightning—and how that led me to paint a piece deeply connected to a friend's heartbreaking story. …
How Can I Protect You? Exploring Parenthood's Challenging Feelings | Ep. 002
In this episode, How Can I Protect You? Exploring Parenthood's Challenging Feelings, I dive into the complex and often bittersweet emotions that come with parenthood. I reflect on the delicate balanc…
Creative Blocks: How can you get unstuck as artists? |Ep. 001
In this episode of Art, Parenthood, and Beyond, I dive into the often-frustrating world of creative blocks. I’ll share my personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and rediscovering my passion for pa…