Dr. Tasha Golden, behavioral scientist and former singer-songwriter, bridges the gap between knowing that creativity heals and making it happen in practice. In our conversation, she reveals her collaborative “Arts on Prescription” field guide that gives healthcare providers and art and wellness practitioners actionable steps to integrate arts into treatment—not just theory, but practical implementation.

Here’s more about Dr. Tasha Golden: Tasha Golden, PhD is a touring artist turned behavioral scientist who speaks and consults globally on creativity, wellbeing, and change.

Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is adjunct faculty in the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and lead author of Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities. Named one of Fierce Pharma's "Fierce 50" for her work integrating arts and healthcare, she has published extensively on intersections of arts, behavior, and wellbeing.

Golden's work emerged from her career in the arts. As singer-songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Ellery, she toured internationally, with songs in TV/film (ABC, SHOWTIME, FOX, NETFLIX). Her experiences on the road, and subsequently with burnout and depression, shaped her current work in arts and health. She is founder of Project Uncaged, a trauma-informed writing program for incarcerated girls, and developer of "How We Human”—a mental health training for creative professionals.

Dr. Golden helps clients and audiences combine science and creativity to advance wellbeing, innovation, and impact.

Connect with Dr. Tasha:

Website: https://www.tashagolden.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashagolden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasha.golden/

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• FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournal
• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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What happens when the life you carefully built no longer fits who you’re becoming?

In this tender and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Patti Hanrath, a Life Reset Coach who works with women in midlife standing at a crossroads—successful on paper, but quietly asking, Is this really it?

Together, we explore the moments that change us. The ones that crack things open. The ones that invite us—sometimes force us—to look at our identity, our choices, and the stories we’ve been living inside.

This episode weaves together leadership, loss, courage, and the quiet nudges we often ignore… until we can’t anymore.

In this conversation, you’ll hear reflections on:

• The identity shifts that come with midlife transitions
• Why mindset alone isn’t enough—and what actually supports lasting change
• How life-altering moments can become unexpected invitations
• The courage it takes to listen to your inner nudge (and what happens when you do)
• Redefining success, fulfillment, and purpose in the second half of life

Patti also shares a free gift for listeners designed to help you reconnect with your energy and sense of self—especially if you’re feeling depleted, stuck, or ready for a reset.

If you’ve ever felt:

• Like you’ve outgrown the version of yourself the world knows
• Pulled toward something more meaningful but unsure how to begin
• Curious about what might still be possible for you

…this episode will meet you right where you are.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that’s grounding, honest, and full of permission—to pause, to listen, and to choose yourself again.

Connect with Patti:

• Re-Ignite Your Energy: A Free Guide for Women Leaders. Discover practical tools to cultivate resilience, restore your energy, and rise into your days with clarity and power. Grab it here: https://www.pattikayhanrath.com/reignite-your-energy
• Website: www.pattikayhanrath.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patti.kayhanrath
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikayh/

Connect with Clarissa:

• FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournal
• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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What if your path wasn’t something you figured out…but something you remembered?

In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Jewel Veitch for a soulful exploration of purpose, intuition, and what it really means to co-create your life—rather than force it.

Jewel shares reflections from her own journey—from a traditional career path to a more intuitive, purpose-led way of living and working. Together, we explore what happens when we stop outsourcing our knowing and begin listening to the quieter wisdom of the heart and body.

This episode is about alignment. Presence. And trusting what’s already alive inside you.

In this episode, we touch on:

• What it means to awaken the heart
• The difference between chasing purpose and tuning into it
• How body wisdom and heart intelligence can guide both life and business
• Letting go of the “right way” and honoring your unique design

Jewel also shares a generous free grounding gift for listeners—designed to support presence, regulation, and connection when life feels overwhelming.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You’re meant for more, but can’t quite name what that is
• The old ways of doing life or business no longer fit
• You’re craving depth, meaning, and a softer way forward

…this conversation is for you.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Jewel defines purpose, why the heart holds intelligence we’ve been taught to ignore, and how to walk your path with more trust, grace, and intention.

Connect with Jewel:

• The Grounding Path Bundle: Tools to support in the pause, breathe & rebalance the disconnection from purpose, lack of clarity about direction, inner overwhelm. Restoring a baseline of inner safety & nervous system regulation, to support up-levels, change and transition in life and work. Grab it here: https://www.jewelveitch.com/products/courses/view/1186129
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veitch123
• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewel-veitch/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewel.veitch/

Connect with Clarissa:

• FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournal
• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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This isn’t another episode about doing more or optimizing your morning routine.

It’s about getting real — with yourself.

As we wrap up the year, I share a more personal episode: 3 powerful reasons why I do the work I do — and how each one might reflect something you’re feeling too.

This episode is for the recovering people pleasers, the late bloomers, the creatives who’ve been told they’re “too much” or “not enough,” and anyone who’s tired of observing their life instead of participating in it.

You’ll hear:

✨ The thread that’s been running through my life since childhood

✨ Why trusting your own voice isn’t a luxury

✨ What shifts when the old rules stop working

If you’re ready to come home to yourself and take meaningful action — not perfectly, but truthfully — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Connect with Clarissa:

• FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournal
• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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In this week’s solo episode of Painting Your Path, I guide you through a gentle, powerful end-of-month reflection ritual — designed to help you pause, breathe, and honor who you’ve become over the course of the year.

Instead of rushing into December with more to do, this episode invites you to slow down and make meaning of your experiences… without judgment, pressure, or perfectionism.

You’ll explore:

✨ A process to look at your year with clarity

✨ How to separate facts from the story your mind creates

✨ A compassionate way to look at the “good, bad, and the ugly” of 2025

This episode is part reflection, part ritual, part reset — the perfect companion for the final weeks of the year.

Whether you’re journaling along or simply listening with an open heart, you’ll walk away with deeper insight into your growth, your patterns, and the person you’re becoming.

Listen now, and give yourself the gift of reflection before the new year begins.

Connect with Clarissa:

• FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournal
• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

• Reminder if you’re in the SoCal area: Head over to the Winter Solstice Celebration at Holistic Healers Community on December 14th! 11am to 6pm. 820 N. Mountain Avenue, Suite 225, Upland, CA.

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Step onto a path of transformation with my special guest, Desiree Cascadden, as she shares her inspiring journey from an unexpected background into the realms of holistic healing. In this episode, you'll hear about defining moments, courageous pivots, and what it truly means to embrace your calling—even when the road is anything but straight.

You’ll also get an exclusive preview of a vibrant, welcoming community where creativity and healing intersect, along with a sneak peek at upcoming happenings you won’t want to miss. Plus: rapid-fire questions that reveal unique obsessions and creative inspirations.

Tune in for authentic conversation, encouragement, and plenty of reasons to start painting your own path.

Connect with Desiree:

• Website: Holistichealerscommunity.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/desireholisticwellness
• December 14th Winter Solstice event!!

Connect with Clarissa:

• November 29th:
  • Winter Bloom Market & Gathering - paint with me! 725 W Altadena Drive 10am to 6pm. It’s FREE
  • McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World - support local artists! I’m selling a few original mixed media artworks. 869 E Mariposa St, Altadena, CA 91001. 12 to 4pm.
• December 2nd Totemic Watercolors (in-person) at Holistic Healers Community: https://holistichealerscommunity.setmore.com/book
• FREE Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournal
• Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art

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In this solo episode, I reflect on what it really means to be brave on your path to becoming. Fresh off leading two vision board workshops—one in a corporate setting and one in a creative studio—I share stories of quiet courage and remind you that bravery doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers: “You’re allowed to want what you want.”

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to take action on your creative dreams, this episode is your permission slip to begin—right where you are.

Connect with Clarissa:

• Want Clarissa to lead a vision board workshop for your team? Send an email: clarissa@clarissastudio.com
• TODAY - November 20th (virtual + free) Healing Through The Holidays Gathering
• Art show November 29th 12-4pm. See Clarissa’s artwork at McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World. 869 E Mariposa St, Altadena, CA 91001.
• Ready for 1:1 coaching support? Book your 60-min breakthrough coaching session
• Sell-paced vision board workshop

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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO and founder of The Flourishing Center. Together, we explore resilience, positive psychology, and ways to move forward after adversity—whether personal or communal.

You’ll hear:

- My journey to rebuild community after the Eaton fire, and Emiliya’s perspective on what drives flourishing even in the hardest times.

- A glimpse into Emiliya’s innovative work in positive psychology, her mission for spreading well-being, and uplifting stories from her own life.

- Real-world insights into how to support loved ones experiencing loss, as well as the subtle difference between sympathy and empathy.

- Actionable (but not all the!) tools for cultivating resilience, managing “mind chatter,” and why your personal narrative matters in healing and growth.

- A few fun rapid-fire questions to help you get to know Emiliya on a personal level.

Plus, tune in for details on Emiliya’s generous free gift to the audience!

To catch all the gems—including the practical strategies and thoughtful reframes shared—listen to the full episode.

Connect with Emiliya:

• Access Emiliya’s free Mind Over Chatter program: https://liftmy.life/plans/1501666?bundle_token=6a81a121b6c8f7b938ac36902b83f18f&utm_source=manual
• Connect with Emiliya: www.theflourishingcenter.com

Connect with Clarissa:

• November 15th vision board session
• November 20th: Healing Through The Holidays Gathering. It’s free! Register here: efsurvivors.net/events
• November 29th 12-4pm. See Clarissa’s artwork at McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World. 869 E Mariposa St, Altadena, CA 91001.

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