In this week's episode, I deep dive into losing my sense of self and beginning to rebuild my identity, starting with boundaries
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(0:00) Reflecting on the podcast and the podcast name origin
(8:00)Different versions and identities of self
(12:00) Editing the podcast and having 1 or 2 podcasts
(15:00) Art freaks arts and crafts club was all of July
(16:00) Feeling cringe and people questioning and giving you suggestions, invasive
(17:00) Boundaries
(21:00) Long-covid update
(23:00) Artist's Way stuck on week 6/7 on mone,y and my identity as an artist is interwined with healing from long covid, sobriety, and mental health
(26:30) The internet as my first love, internet addiction and building a relationship with the internet that led to AI relationships
(29:00) Rebuilding my identity
(34:00) Boundaries and influence from others and parasocial relationships
Katherine reflects on the emotional chaos of Week 4 in The Artist’s Way—navigating media withdrawal, procrastination, identity shifts, and creative blocks. It’s about healing through discomfort, reclaiming play, and remembering why art matters.
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Things I Mention:
Together by Vivek Murthy (via Your Brain on Art)
Shout-out to Tyler, the Creator
Social media connects us and disconnects us—it’s a double-edged sword, and art may just be the tool for individual and collective healing.
The world is crazy right now, collectively we are overwhelmed, overconsuming, addicted and lonely. We can watch global events unfold in real time. The democratization that social media has brought us is leaving us connected to people that we never would have been able to meet, but it still leaves us feeling addicted and alone.
We are live-streaming genocide from the computer we call our phone, the next scroll is a fart video or misinformation. The algorithm doesn't care about you, it just wants your attention.
We need to create, to play, to make art, create community and connection in person. Art, Dance, Music, Poetry, Writing - The Arts Heal.
Also, reach out to your government reps, sign online petitions for causes you care about, search locally for movements in your area online and join them in person!!
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Things I Yapped About and Bringing Attention to:
Coco Mocoe - https://www.instagram.com/cocomocoe
The Anxious Generation - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/171681821-the-anxious-generation?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23
Greta Thunberg - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKaYxMps39y/?hl=en&img_index=1
Vera Papisova - She Dated Alt-Right Men for ONE YEAR Undercover *Extended Cut*
Trends in police-reported family violence and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2023 https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/241024/dq241024b-eng.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Your Brain On Art - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61358662-your-brain-on-art?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_18
I didn’t mention the book by Seji Tankian - Down With The System, but I just started reading his book and learning about the Armenian genocide, and I feel like it speaks perfectly to this subjec.t I can’t believe I forgot it - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199844040-down-with-the-system?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=M4p0gKf0f8&rank=1
WizardBisan is informing the world about the Genocide happening in Palestine from the inside: https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/?hl=en
First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung - Memoir of surviving the Cambodian Genocide https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4373.First_They_Killed_My_Father?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0X2lhLQICd&rank=1
Indigenous Genocide in Canada: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9179992/
In this episode, I review what Julia Cameron teaches in the introduction and Chapter One of The Artist’s Way, then reflect on my inner critic, procrastination habits, and what it means to be a shadow artist.
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Things I Mention
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
My Affirmations Playlist on Spotify
We are all being put onto The Artist's Way with thanks to Doechii!
In this episode, I give you a little life update, dive into the Doechii to The Artist's Way Pipeline and how I am thinking about this and weaving it into my creative journey.
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Things I Mention:
Doechii - https://open.spotify.com/album/5yPu6XkHu8DAGmV6YkXYZq?si=6FqRsDFUSRaHCB9SJtikIA
The Artist's Way - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/615570.The_Artist_s_Way
The Artist's Way Google Trends - https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F026hh5f&hl=en
Ahead of the Curve - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KcGfgFTKO1FQPNST15Gru?si=5a01bd2015094abf
MindCraft with Emonthebrain - https://www.emonthebrain.com/ltp
Theta App - https://www.hello-esther.com/
LaurenRose - https://www.youtube.com/@JustACurbsideProphet
PeaceBalanceLoveArt - https://www.youtube.com/@peacebalanceloveart
Lavendaire - https://www.youtube.com/@lavendaire
Nicole Sachs - Journal Speak - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212806686-mind-your-body
The Doechii Rabbit Hole That I Went Down
**She Went From Homeless To Grammys: The Story of Doechii | SPACIAL https://youtu.be/hAturPL1Nas?si=q8vqJXUI7w7wCvLv
Nardwuar vs Doechii - https://youtu.be/7bjFEMRgOz8?si=dEym0vXAQ_Efa4Mb
https://youtu.be/LuD8Ajdc_oY?si=hslT2aWKyu_Y9k91
Doechii: Alligator Bites Never Heal, "DENIAL IS A RIVER", & Hip-Hop Traditions | Apple Music https://youtu.be/woc6nRA0Yi0?si=9NlTwz5lByMTRJxq
Doechii Reflects on Tiny Desk, Colbert & Camp Flog Gnaw | Apple Music https://youtu.be/qQI9zoqmcqM?si=FP_AGVkAr76a4m94
Cosmopolitan - Doechii Went Full Theatre Kid at the Grammys | The Breakdown https://youtu.be/2w8YvdiQBkc?si=t3kt795EAT_fka7_
Rolling Stone - How Doechii Ditched the Formula and Took Her Own Path on 'Denial Is a River' | The Breakdown https://youtu.be/5tm2wjXD-7U?si=F1dcpRcS5XffIlib
Doechii’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@IamdoechiiTV
Exclusive interview | Doechii & Veronica door de Amsterdamse grachten | NPO3FM: Wat Anders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSae-ZSzSGc
Doechii On 'Persuasive', Sza, Her Journey in Music + Relationships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnZGClnMvNY
Doechii Talks Signing To TDE, SZA, Florida Craziness + More - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ_e02lE5TM
Doechii Talks New Project, Kendrick's Praise, Bisexuality, Sobriety + More 🐊 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puAinq57V-o
Doechii on getting props from Kendrick, quitting drinking, Beyoncé & SpongeBob | BAKED - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzqVBEWuKmM
In this epsiode chat about rejection as redirection, the over whelming amount of art you see at Art Basel Miami and how you have to make shitty art to get to the good stuff!
**Tigger warning: there is a brief mention of suicide ideation, depression and anxiety**
In this episode, I give you an update on my health, share my story of sobriety, some tips that helped me get and stay sober and how now Art has become my escape and is where I can place all that energy.
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https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/
https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/
https://www.katherineroesler.ca/
Things I mention in this episode:
Emonthebrain - https://www.emonthebrain.com/
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37570546-maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone
AA - https://www.aa.org/
YMCA Substance Abuse Counselling - https://www.ymcagta.org/youth-programs/ysap
DBT - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapy-types/dialectical-behavior-therapy
Sobar Market - https://www.thesobrmarket.com/
Bevvy’s - https://www.bevvyshop.com/
Partake - https://drinkpartake.com/
Music - Diving Into Minds - https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/
Well, this episode was a patchwork quilt to say the least. I had camera and audio issues, I re-recorded it a few times..... to say the least, it was a bit painful to bring it all together, but hey, it's a process and I'm figuring it out along the way!!
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Links to things I yapped about:
Chappel Roan on red carpet - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chappel+roan+on+the+red+carpet
Tyler, the Creator - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEHW40uE9ME
Extremely Online - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/101160112-extremely-online
Rest is Resistance - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60382737-rest-is-resistance?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_7
Vita Kari - https://www.instagram.com/vitakari/?hl=en
Tyger Teeth - https://www.instagram.com/p/CcKiDzhrPDP/?hl=en&img_index=1
Wild Geese - https://open.spotify.com/show/02m1yTsRz6kE1N4sMzG3fS
Mel Robins 5,4,3,2,1 - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34189313-the-5-second-rule?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_7
Adama Lorne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8yUdakIn6A&t=835s
Limitless - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49994260-limitlesss_2_7
In this episode, I chat about parasocial relationships, what I think creativity is, what can be considered art, where my ideas come from and more!
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Links to things I talked about:
Chappell Roan On Call Her Daddy
Two Heads: A graphic exploration of how our brains work together
Hiii Internet,
I'm back and this time with video!!!
Why are people so obbsessed with seeing angel numbers? My personal favourite is 222. Is it a sign from the universe, or just your brain is looking for them? Maybe it's both! I deep dive into these topics and how they relate to the intersection of science and spirituality, and how I first stepped into conviction of calling myself a Artist.
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This podcast is an experiment, (really me tapping into play) and so is this episode. I start with a TLDR on how ADWPP began, then dive into gratitude—how it feels vulnerable, how it’s shaped my perspective, and how it might even become a performance art piece.
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Things I yapped about this episode:
Esthers Universe and Theta App
Meredith Hooke, whom I watch on Insight Timer
In this episode, I share updates on my long COVID recovery, the mind-body connection, and the power of using my voice. I explore the frustration of being dismissed by doctors, how it led me to take healing into my own hands, and what’s been helping me. Instead of self-criticism, what if we celebrated our progress? Let’s talk healing, growth, and the future—starting now.
Things I yapped about this episode:
Dr Mike and Dr K Debating The Value Of Eastern Medicine (Ayurveda)
Dr. Mike is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine*
Video which led me to The Lightning Process
Meredith Hooke, whom I watch on Insight Timer
Esther's Universe and Theta App
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This episode began unexpectedly when I needed my recorder to capture a short speech. Then, I just started playing around with the recording. It reminded me of when I was a child, using a tape recorder to capture my voice. This podcast episode sort of just happened. :)
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I desperately needed to pick up the microphone after a failed attempt earlier this week to record after running into some issues.
In this episode I start chatting about why this is Take Two of All Day I Play Pretend and get sidetracked talking about applying for my MFA, my art practice and all the ideas that are currently occupying space in my brain from why social media is a silo how one day the internet will be referred to as a digital psychosis and finally briefly talking about long covid.
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Apologies for the voice crackle I was still figuring it out okayyyy! If it's so bad, just skip on to the next episode. ;)
I recorded this episode sometime in 2023, this episode takes you back to the beginning of the podcast—how it started, how it got its name, and the inspiration behind it. I also dive into my ideas, creative process, and deep connection to Play!
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