Epsiode 30: Strength, Mastery, Folly & Failure: MASTER & APPRENTICE w/ Paloma Strong

Episode 34: Burnout Arrest for the Artist w/ Melissa Clements

Ep34: Burnout Arrest for the Artist w/ Melissa Clements: In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Melissa Clements ( @melclmnts ) of Perth, Western Australia to talk about the delicate dance of avoiding burnout as an artist. Melissa discusses how burnout found her through the many hats the artist must wear; how she suggests we combat burnout by looking to the root of the problem; and how to ABSOLUTELY NOT give up on a dream that we know in our heart of hearts will take a whole lifetime to come to full fruition and be fraught with challenges every step of the way. Do you think you already have the right structural supports in place for burnout arrest in your creative practice? Listen now to hear our thoughts on what this entails and more. Episode image courtesy of Adam Kenna Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved. SHOW NOTES: Melissa on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/melclmnts/] Melissa's Website [https://www.melissaclementsartist.com/] TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/totallyfingnormalpod/] Maggie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maggiefedorov/]

Episode 33: The Outcast Among the Outcast

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Geneva Allen ( @geneva_seasfae ) of San Bernardino County, California to talk about the outsider experience and how that presents itself within the fine art world. Geneva discusses how much of the misfit archetypal experience is specifically imposed on artists that are multi-passionate and choose not to limit themselves to working in just one medium; how she views herself as an artist and a complex human being that has been deemed The Outcast™️; and how walking the path of the misfit with pride actually has turned out to be the best thing for both her creative vision and her inner artist. Do you think that the "othering" of our community members is a harm, a help, or perhaps a complex web of a little of both? Listen now to hear our thoughts on this and more. Episode image courtesy of Geneva Allen Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved. SHOW NOTES: Geneva on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/geneva_seasfae] Geneva's Website [https://www.genevaelizabethallen.squarespace.com] TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/totallyfingnormalpod/] Maggie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maggiefedorov/]

Episode 32: (EVERY/NO)THING IS ART w/ Indre Labanauskaite

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Indre Labanauskaite ( @manyiiiart ) of Vilnius, Lithuania to talk about her explorations in medium and more. Indre discusses how much of what we call "real" art, in her opinion, is tied up in medium; how she personally defines "art"; and how digging deep in process adds richness to her creative practice as well as elsewhere in life. Do you think that the art is the finished thing you end up with when you're done working; or do you feel as we do, that "art" is actually a secret other thing? Listen today to hear our thoughts on these topics and more! Episode 32 is available now! Episode image courtesy of Indre Labanauskaite Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved. SHOW NOTES: Indre on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/manyiiiart/] TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/totallyfingnormalpod/] Maggie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maggiefedorov/]

Episode 31: The Valley of the Shadow: Admiration or Genuine Connection? w/ Jillian Morn

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Jillian Morn (@jillsvintagevault) artist and photographer of Seattle, WA to talk about the kinda dusty, kinda "mid" reactions that we're all familiar with then we share new work. Jillian discusses the role of intention in sharing art and how this impacts how we feel about the reception of the work; what kind of engagement feels really fulfilling for artists; and how artists can cultivate more feedback in line with their current goals for connecting with audiences. Do you think we tend to confuse admiration with connection? Listen today to hear our thoughts on these topics and more! SHOW NOTES: Jillian on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jillsvintagevault/] Etsy: Jill's Vintage Vault [https://www.etsy.com/shop/JillsVintageVault?ref=shop_sugg_market] TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/totallyfingnormalpod/] Maggie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maggiefedorov/]

Epsiode 30: Strength, Mastery, Folly & Failure: MASTER & APPRENTICE w/ Paloma Strong

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Paloma Strong ( @strongtaxidermy ) of Los Angeles, CA to talk about her unique experience with seeking and acquiring a prestigious taxidermy apprenticeship, growing through it, and eventually finding it was time to step out on her own. Paloma discusses the work that hopeful future apprentices in any medium can do on their own time to stand out as a strong candidate; what masters are looking for in an apprentice; and what it took for her to feel like it was finally time to go out on her own in the world of Taxidermy. In this episode Paloma also considers how, as artists, we can pay homage to and respect our roots while we also find that ingenuity and continue to bring all of it with us into the future. Listen today to hear her thoughts on these topics and more! PHOTO BY JULIETTE @rabbitsmoon24 ( IG )COURTESY OF PALOMA STRONG Show notes: Strong Taxidermy on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/strongtaxidermy/] Paloma on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paloma_pajaro/] Strong Taxidermy on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/paloma.pajaro] Strong Taxidermy on the Web [https://www.strongtaxidermy.com] Strong Taxidermy on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/StrongTaxidermy/posts] TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL PODCAST EP6: Sacrifice Is A Certainty w/ Shane Izykowski [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/totallyfingnormal/episodes/Episode-6-Sacrifice-Is-A-Certainty-w-Shane-Izykowski-e1u2nb1/a-a987qde] TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/totallyfingnormalpod] Maggie's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/maggiefedorov] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesacrosanctatelier.substack.com [https://thesacrosanctatelier.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]