Memoirtistry

I eaaaaaaase into conversation with no one; a familiar practice I haven't engaged in for some months now. I wander from one thought to the next: * Style Guide & Vocal Expression * Data Cleanup & Research * Memoirtistry & Mental Health: You can hear more from Quincy and I over on COMPLEX, The Podcast [https://www.patreon.com/complexthepodcast]. * Word of 2025: OPEN & Green Goddess Tara [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_(Buddhism)] * Performing a Persona with the Mirror Mask & Jumpsuit * Published Art Commentaries [https://www.memoirtistry.com/portfolio] * Unlearning Patterns of Behavior * OCDdddddddddddddddddddd * The Habit of Purging Things * Pittsburgh is a Way Station

In this episode, Quincy and I hit record mid-conversation and follow our thoughts: * We begin by reflecting on the previous episode with Clairvoyant Elizabeth Mihelich, which leads us to addressing the symptoms I experience from [C]PTSD and the emotional neglect I suffered in my childhood . * Quincy drills down to the deep questions: "In a situation where you never received confirmation that your parents loved you more than religion, (you knew for certain they would never change or that they weren't here anymore) what would be your measure of love?" * I see where I have been okay being neglected in love with friends and former partners. When I am not listened to, I do not feel loved. So how can I undo this pain? I choose to engage in loving relationships with those who value active listening. * Memoirtistry is a practice, years in the making; what I share is my present action to heal the past and envision a future. How do you share a full picture of who you are? * "Not wanting to rock the boat" poisons relationships. * What I gained from this conversation is a new level of safety with Quincy. I haven't felt free with my words in this way with another person since I was married, and having divorced the person I felt this with, it's been difficult to achieve trust in all relationships following. I'm grateful to Quincy for sticking with me all these years; together, we have outlived my marriage. * Purchase I Was a Good Wife: A Self-Portrait [https://a.co/d/ihndmfx] on Amazon. * I'm learning how to point to the symptoms of [C]PTSD through my art, as therapy. Everything I do is an attempt to show the work. * And then we get into business. Quincy and I are brainstorming a new podcast! * Book Reference: The Finding of The Third Eye [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/255777.Finding_of_the_Third_Eye] by Vera Stanley Alder (now I'm committed to making it to age 49) * Building a timeline of your life in five-year increments, noting your personal memories and the stories your family have shared to paint a picture of who you are, is a helpful activity. * Eventually we land on discussing a desire (perhaps for a future episode) that Quincy has to rewrite the experience women in his life have had with men.

I have been interacting with Elizabeth Mihelich for almost 10 years now, and I value her work as a Clairvoyant. She has shown me many things “without knowing” and she is faithful to her craft. In this episode, she talks about her training in clairvoyance and what she sees when she provides Aura Readings. Then, we have a personal session together in an effort to reveal the process. I set my intentions around Memoirtistry and, saying my name at birth three times, we begin… You can scheduled your own Aura Reading with Elizabeth via her website Lit Up You [https://www.litupyou.com/].

In this episode, Quincy and I discuss the concept of anxiety. He explains anxiety as a message from the self, often misconstrued as a threat. He emphasizes the importance of understanding internal triggers and managing anxiety through awareness and physiological techniques like widening one's visual field. I, of course, share my personal experiences with anxiety, highlighting its exacerbation during COVID-19 and the ongoing impact of social media. We discuss practical tools like the Five-Point Check-In [https://youtu.be/wA-lGMtB9Mk?si=Uzsr0sFAaRjuxt3w]. Quincy and I agree on the need to address internal emotions, to move toward acceptance, to reduce anxiety effectively. Links to things we mentioned: * The Gift of Fear [https://a.co/d/20pbO40], Gavin de Becker * Affirmations [https://www.louisehay.com/affirmations/] with Louise Hay * The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck [https://a.co/d/89eBFgX], Kim Krans * Lit Up You! [https://www.litupyou.com/] Aura Readings with Elizabeth * Huberman Lab

In this episode, Quincy offers a window into why he loves doing the work he is doing. I ask, and we get into it: * Where are you from? (Spoiler Alert: AK, like me!) * How did you get into coaching? * What fulfills you in the coaching role? * Why coach and not therapist? Quincy is accepting clients [https://www.quincyschmidt.com/], and is a fantastic resource for individuals and couples exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy.