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Untangle & Thrive Podcast
This week I have an amazing guest, GRAMMY-Nominated one-woman orchestra and harpist Deborah Henson-Conant. Deborah is a force in her field. She is a performer, composer, mentor, coach, and innovator. Her signature is an 11lb carbon-fiber electric harp, designed specifically for her by the CAMAC Harp Company in France. She is here to talk with us today about creativity and how we ALL need skills to access more creativity to transform our lives. Even if you are not a musician, I know you can learn a lot from Deborah. Deborah and I will be collaborating on an Untangle Workshop Sept 11, 12, and 13. We will be combining music, movement, and imagination to gather an experiential UNTANGLE practice. This workshop is a FREE bonus for any HipHarp Academy student. Details: www.hipharpacademy.com. We are also offering it to ANY artists (musicians, dancers, illustrators, poets, vocalists, actors, writers, designers, etc) Artists who are: Sick of getting in their own way of greater success, visibility, and ambition. Trapped in the weeds of I am NOT good enough or PERFECT enough. Hide behind costume/technique/or emotionality and want to understand a new freedom. Tired of under-earning and over-working. Desire to emerge stronger from a crisis or a challenge. Eager for kills to become “safe enough” to ask for their needs, assert their desires, and claim their purposeful belonging. Join US! www.untangleandthrive.com
41:38•24 Aug 2020
Creative Healing: Angela McKinney Chats with Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant
“And one of the beautiful things about music, and especially forms like blues or any improv form, which I love to teach is that you can start using that- the music itself- to either express what's going on with you, heal what's going on with you, connect with others and connect with yourselves, with yourself and your instrument.”
What happens when you blend the power of music with the quest for personal growth? Angela McKinney sits down with GRAMMY-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant to discuss just that. Deborah, known for her electric harp and innovative performances, shares how creativity can be a lifeline for those looking to transform their lives. This episode of 'Untangle & Thrive' dives into how everyone, not just musicians, can tap into their creative potential to heal and grow.
Angela, an addiction-recovery expert, brings her unique perspective to the table, emphasizing how creativity can be a tool for self-care and overcoming trauma. She introduces listeners to her 3-step Untangle Method™, which combines neurobiology with playful techniques to improve life quality. Deborah complements this by sharing her personal journey with trauma and how music has been a crucial part of her healing process.
Throughout their conversation, Angela and Deborah explore the idea that unlocking creativity isn't just about artistic expression; it's about finding new ways to connect with oneself and others. They discuss the importance of addressing unresolved trauma and embracing discomfort to achieve integration and infinite creative expression. Deborah also talks about her love for teaching improvisation and blues, highlighting how these forms allow for deep personal connection and endless creativity.
The episode wraps up with a look at their upcoming Untangle Workshop, aimed at helping participants unlock their creative potential through music, movement, and imagination. This workshop promises to be an enriching experience for anyone feeling stuck or in need of a fresh perspective. If you're curious about how creativity can be a path to healing and self-improvement, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to 'Untangle & Thrive' and discover how you can transform your life by tapping into your creative side.
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