Artist Unframed
Artist Unframed
Podcast Description
Artist Unframed is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of artistic life and personal mental health. Hosted by Aaron Ross, a professor and theologian at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), and co-creator Bernice Miller, the show aims to change the conversation about the challenges and inner lives of artists. The podcast features in-depth interviews with a diverse range of creatives, including dancers, musicians, visual artists, and performers. Guests share personal stories about their creative processes, struggles with mental health, and the ways in which art serves as both a refuge and a form of self-expression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show focuses on themes surrounding creativity, mental health, and personal stories of artists. Examples of episodes include candid conversations with Bernice Miller about her early influences in film and Aaron Ross discussing his insights on the artistic journey, emphasizing how art serves as both a refuge and a form of self-expression.
Artist Unframed is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of artistic life and personal mental health. Hosted by Aaron Ross, a professor and theologian at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), and co-creator Bernice Miller, the show aims to change the conversation about the challenges and inner lives of artists. The podcast features in-depth interviews with a diverse range of creatives, including dancers, musicians, visual artists, and performers. Guests share personal stories about their creative processes, struggles with mental health, and the ways in which art serves as both a refuge and a form of self-expression.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special episode of Artist Unframed, host Aaron Ross brings on his brother, Dr. Clint Ross, a behavioral health expert, to discuss the often-overlooked aspects of mental health in both the artistic community and society at large. This episode covers a broad range of topics including the challenges of discussing mental health, the stigma attached to mental illness, the impact of social media, and the importance of being proactive about mental health through self-education and therapy. Using their unique perspectives—Aaron’s artistic view and Clint’s clinical expertise—they aim to normalize conversations around mental health, highlight the importance of quality of life, and share valuable resources for those struggling with mental health issues.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:21 Meet Dr. Ross: Clinical and Artistic Insights
02:37 Challenges in Discussing Mental Health
06:35 The Importance of Language and Cultural Awareness
14:32 Therapy as Preventative Care
24:10 Navigating Social Media and Mental Health
37:21 The Artist’s Struggle with Identity and Success
44:29 The Challenge of Personal Expression
45:48 The Journey of JPEG Mafia
47:05 Staying True to Your Vision
50:31 Balancing Art and Life
55:25 The Importance of Quality of Life
01:02:30 Navigating Grief and Mental Health
01:16:13 Resources and Final Thoughts
This podcast produced Bernice Miller at Robinhood Studios in Winston Salem North Carolina and Colin J Harden with Hermit House Production, it is Executive Produced and hosted by Aaron Ross
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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