Description

Stephanie and filmmaker Brittany Ballard process feelings of shame and guilt through vulnerable expressions of art.

Show Highlights

Stephanie shares her thoughts about internet trolls and her favorite pronoun, “We.”

Brittany gets real about the topics in her short film Wolf. (abortion, motherhood, grief, etc.)

Stephanie and Brittany talk about list-making and fear.

Resources Mentioned

Brittany’s Website

Resources Mentioned

Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle

Brene Brown — Shame Researcher

Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest

I was invited to a screening of Wolf, Brittany’s short film because my friend Jadah’s son is in the film.  I was really impressed with how she handled the Q&A after the film. She is self aware, compassionate and fierce at the same time. Through her art, she invites everyone to get real with the tough stuff of life and while also finding the beauty in all of it.  – Stephanie Michele

Social Challenge of the Week

The Social Challenge for the Week: Work it Out with Art

1. Is there something you need to let go?
2. Try working through it by creating something.
3. Decide your medium. (painting, drawing, poetry, song, dance, film etc.)
4. Create it. — If you have a tendency to aim for perfection, set a time restriction for completion.
5. Whatever you make, make peace with it. Sit with it and congratulate yourself for your creation.

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