Thanks for Visiting: Conversations on Creativity and the Human Experience
“Thanks for Visiting” is a podcast for the curious, the seekers, and those captivated by life’s big questions. Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore the human condition, creativity, and what it truly means to exist. Together, we’ll share stories, perspectives, and ideas that form a kind of “visitor record”—proof of our time on this Earth and the legacy we’re leaving. Whether we’re diving into existential musings, uncovering creative sparks, or pondering the mysteries of being human, every episode invites you to think, feel, and reflect. Thanks for visiting!
Episodes
9 episodes
Revisiting Resolutions: Building a Meaningful Year
In this episode, we return to the conversation that started it all. After reflecting on the resolutions we shared in our very first episode, we revisit what goal-setting has meant to us over the past year and begin imagining what comes next.
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Episode 9
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1:04:56
Healthy Escapism: Permission to Step Away (Why We Sometimes Need to Step Away from Life)
As the year winds down, many of us feel the weight of burnout, grief, and the emotional toll of the world’s noise. In this episode, Thanks for Visiting hosts Lex & Kati explore the role of healthy escapism — the small, intentional ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:05:34
Inside the Writer’s Mind: Discipline, Creativity & the Writing Process (with Mike Smith)
What does it really take to be a good writer? In this episode, we sit down with author, screenwriter, and celebrity roast writer Mike Smith to talk about creativity, discipline, and what writing really requires. Mike shares his honest ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:00
Releasing the Debt: What Forgiveness Really Means (with Sandra Casciato)
What does it really mean to forgive— and what doesn’t it mean? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my mom to explore the true meaning of forgiveness. We talk about the idea of taking account of the emotional debt owed to us, how for...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:42
Organizing From Chaos to Clarity: Organizing Your Life and Your Goals
Ever wondered how to take a big dream and turn it into a clear plan? In this episode, TFV co-host Kati Lightholder (a former personal organizer) shows us how to break down big ideas into manageable, meaningful steps. With her practical perspect...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:53
An Artist's Journey of Faith, Rest and Healing: Why Rest Matters for Artists and Entrepreneurs (with Tamika J.)
In this episode, we're joined by the inspiring Tamika J., an artpreneur who shares how she balances her R&B music artistry, her business Taomi Tea & Treats, and her well-being. Together, we dive deep into conversations about...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:57
Somatic Healing: Reconnecting with Your Body’s Wisdom (with Ken Champion from Somatic Homecoming)
In this episode, I sit down with Ken Champion, Master Somatic Healer and founder of Somatic Homecoming, to explore the incredible power of the body to heal itself. Ken shares insights from his training in Thailand, the principles behin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:04
5 Principles of Emotional Maturity (and Why Emotional Growth Can Feel So Hard
Why is it so hard to grow and change, even when we know what we should do? In this episode, I talk with co-host & artist Kati Lightholder to unpack five key principles of emotional maturity: self-awareness, resilience/the capacity to change...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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59:25
Rethinking Resolutions: Meaning vs. Mastery in Goal Setting
In this debut episode, host Lex Casciato sits down with artist Kati Lightholder to explore the art of New Year’s resolutions. Together, we unpack the psychology of goal-setting, challenge conventional approaches, and share fresh perspectives on...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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