The Creative Mom Podcast – 4/5

One of the millions of challenges I’ve discovered since joining the Mommy Club is finding time for my creative self. I have never been a professional at anything, but like many, I dabble, here an there, in everything from knitting and scrap-booking to watercolor and fiction. Perhaps I’m constantly looking for that one medium to really express myself, or perhaps I simply enjoy tasting bits of everything and using them all to form the collage that is my creative side. Regardless, it’s been very challenging to maintain this very essential side of me for all manner of reasons.

As you can imagine, I was stoked when I first ran across The Creative Mom podcast. I felt that this might help to get be back into the grove of things, and give me that creative edge I’d been looking for. Really, I was hoping for all sorts of insightful ways for a mom to find/make time to indulge her passions. That’s not what I found.

However, I did enjoy what I heard. This podcast aims to inspire with music, host-written articles, and even some exercises for the audience to help them along their own creative paths. The host, Amy Calin (I’m sorry! I know I butchered your last name but I couldn’t find it posted anywhere on your website!) is a perfectionist in her own way, and someone that has managed to not only inspire many others, but her sons as well to be creative people. Every time I hear her mention of her sons and their arts, or their passions, I’m struck by thoughts of how to encourage my 10 month old son to realize his potential.

My only criticism of her show is that it sounds very scripted. She has a very soothing voice; one I could easily be lulled to sleep by were she singing softly, but it seems to lack the passion that I’ve always associated with artists. Her scripted work, while well written, makes me feel like I’m listening to a lecture more than a friend converse. I’d also love to see her have guests speakers on her show, and more tips on how to make time for creativity (such as while the wee ones are napping), and tips on how to encourage your children to be more creative as well. I feel that this would really round out her show nicely.

As I said above, all this criticism can easily be overlooked when given the content of her episodes. I really feel inspired by the music she plays, and although I haven’t actually -done- any of her exercises, they do stir something deep within; something that needs to create. I find images and half-plans just waiting to be expressed itching my fingertips to pick up a brush, or dig out my art supplies.

I give this podcast a four out of five.

Links:

Website/Blog: http://www.creativemompodcast.com/blog/
Subscription: Free. Can be found via iTunes, or through her website.

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