In this inspiring spotlight interview, I sit down with the lovely Anthea to talk about creativity, self-compassion, and the importance of giving ourselves space to grow without judgment. We also chat about her vision for Evolve — a future space to help people continue their healing journey beyond therapy, and how she’s learning to be gentle with herself along the way.

It was such a beautiful and grounding conversation, and I’m so grateful to have shared it with you all.

✨ Connect with Anthea on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/palette_for_growth

If you enjoyed this episode and want to share your own creative story, email me at ⁠devyn@mindovermatastudio.com⁠ — I’d love to hear from you! 💛

🎵 Background Music: Lightness of Being by Strawberry Candy on SoundCloud.com

Hey friends — in this first Audio Log, I’m catching you up on all the creative things happening behind the scenes lately — from my Blocktober (31 Days of Block Printing) challenge, to the direction of this podcast, and the early plans for my Medium a Month (Yes MAM) YouTube channel.

It’s a heartfelt reflection on where I’m at creatively — the excitement, the uncertainty, and the joy of figuring things out one step at a time.

If you’ve got any thoughts or suggestions for how I could approach my YouTube videos — whether that’s live streams, faceless videos, or something in between — I’d love to hear them in the comments. Your ideas mean a lot as I shape this next chapter.

If you’d like to see my Blocktober progress or revisit the shorter Audio Logs that started it all, you can find them here:

https://www.instagram.com/mind.over.mata

🎵 Background music: Swan Dive by David Robson

Ever have one of those weeks where motivation feels out of reach? In this reflective Blog Dive, I share how a handful of sticky notes became little lifelines — quiet reminders that helped me stay grounded and keep going.

Sometimes, the smallest words can make the biggest difference. ✨

Read the full blog post here:👉 ⁠mindovermatastudio.com/blogs/mindful-pages/sticky-note-pep-talks⁠

I’d love to hear from you — what’s a simple ritual, phrase, or little trick that helps you get through tough days? Share it in the comments so we can lift each other up.

🎵 Background music: Deep Meditation by David Renda

Hi friends — in this short, guided creative meditation, we’re slowing down, taking a breath, and creating without rules or expectations. Think of it as a little reset — five mindful minutes just for you and your art.

💭 For next time, would you prefer a coloring exercise or a doodle prompt? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Until next time, keep creating in whatever way feels good to you. 💜

🎵 Background music: “Deep Meditation” by David Fesliyan.

Before we dive into the four episode types I’ll be sharing each week, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself a little more personally. In this episode, I open up about my journey as a creative, what led me to start Mind Over Mata, and why I felt called to create Canvas & Conversations.

Think of this as a cozy little chat so you can get to know the person behind the mic before we start exploring prompts, meditations, artist spotlights, blog deep dives, and reflections together.

✨ If you’d like to connect — whether it’s to set up an interview, share your creative story, or just chit chat about art — you can always reach me at devyn@mindovermatastudio.com.

Thanks for being here at the start of this adventure. I can’t wait to grow this creative space with you 💜

Welcome to the very first episode of Canvas & Conversations, a creative podcast by Mind Over Mata! In this intro, I’m sharing a little about who I am, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect in the weeks ahead.

From guided prompts and mindful exercises, to creative spotlights, blog deep dives, and honest audio reflections, this podcast is a cozy space where art and self-care meet. My hope is that it feels like sitting down with a friend to talk about creativity — the joys, the struggles, and everything in between.

Thanks so much for being here at the very beginning of this journey. I can’t wait to grow and create alongside you. 💛