This is an episode about becoming the authority in your own creative practice. There are so many stories out there about what it "should" mean to be a creative person. Stop chasing the paths and habits of other writers and artists, and b...

The wonderful, multi-faceted Cody Cook-Parrott joins Catherine LaSota in conversation for this episode of Feed the Art. Cody shares some of the magic of their Landscapes writing group (which you can join!), as well as what it it is like ...

Do you feel like all of your time is slipping by, and you can't figure out why you haven't gotten around to finishing that creative project yet? We often forget to acknowledge all of the many things that we are doing in our lives, day ...

Tawny Lara is an author, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a podcaster, and so much more. How does she manage all of these creative projects, and what has she learned about balance, self care, and seeking the support she needs over the years? ...

In this solo episode, Catherine LaSota talks about the ways that we need to be resourced in our lives in addition to having enough time to make art. How are you honoring and supporting your mental capacity, emotional capacity, and phys...

In this episode, writer Lydi Conklin chats with host Catherine LaSota about their first novel, Song of No Provenance (Catapult, 2025), and the many themes explored in this book: artists in community, teaching, mentorship, jealou...

Astrologer and self-described "multi-faceted everything and anything you need me to be" (and absolutely wonderful human) Anthony Perrotta talks with host Catherine LaSota about the relationship between creativity and astrology, and about...

What is the difference between producing and creating? How can we build a creative life for ourselves that pushes back against the demands of society and capitalism that tell us we must always be doing, rather than making? And what does it mean...

In this solo episode, Catherine shares her thoughts on treating your connection with your creative practice as a relationship. What can we learn from the important, long-term human relationships in our lives, and how can we take these learnings...

This episode of Feed the Art brings you a conversation that host Catherine LaSota had with writer Lilly Dancyger in the summer of 2024, about Lilly's book First Love: Essays on Friendship (The Dial Press, 2024). Catherine and Li...

How can we connect to our creative practice in times that are filled with great challenges? When life and the world seem to be in a state of permacrisis, your connection to your art can be disrupted or interrupted. While this can feel unsettlin...

This episode of Feed the Art brings you a conversation that host Catherine LaSota had with writer Tracy O'Neill in August 2024, about Tracy's memoir Woman of Interest (HarperOne, 2024). Catherine and Tracy talk about epigraphs, a write...

On our second episode of Feed the Art, host Catherine LaSota dives into her relationship with tarot and shares some of the ways she uses tarot cards in her creative practice and in support of other artists. Catherine talks about t...

It's our first episode of Feed the Art! In this episode, host Catherine LaSota shares one of her favorite tools in her creative practice: journaling. Catherine talks about the role that journaling has played in her own life and offers

Welcome to Feed the Art, hosted by writer, artist, and creativity coach Catherine LaSota. On Feed the Art, you'll find stories, prompts, and conversations to help you build and sustain your own unique creative practice.Sign up...