#0048: Nicole Stott on painting in space, experiencing transcendence + accepting our status as Earthlings

While I believe almost anything is possible, I knew the odds were small. Astronauts are busy folks. Yet, here we are. Today’s episode is proof-positive that intentionally aiming for the stars may well get you there. Tune in to learn how this episode came to fruition, but first, a little more background on today’s guest.Nicole’s NASA experience includes 2 space flights, 104 days spent living and working on a space shuttle and the International Space Station. If that wasn’t enough, she performed 1 space walk and was a crew member on the final flight of Spaceship Discovery. Yet, one of her most memorable experiences is painting the first watercolor in space. Nicole has soared to the heights of outer space and dove to the depths of the Earth’s ocean as a NASA aquanaut. She’s now incredibly dedicated to sharing the beauty of Earth from space with others, especially through art. In this episode, Nicole and I talk a lot about art and how she ended up painting in space, her relationship with space and Earthlings, and the interconnectivity between all of these things.Whether your feet are firmly planted on the ground or you are orbiting the Earth, this episode is ready for your listening pleasure in T-1 click below. Let’s lift off with Nicole!Selected link love + resources from the episode:Connect with Nicole on social media and on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedInSpace for Art Foundation (Nicole’s work now)Space for Art Exhibit at Johnson Space CenterSpace Suit Art Project | Space Suit Art Project VideoILC Dover (maker of space suits and contributor to the Space Suit Art Project)One Strange Rock, National Geographic w/ Darren Aronofsky (featuring Nicole and hosted by Will Smith)Aquarius Undersea HabitatNPS Discovery Feature on NicoleSXSWPegasus, UNF Feature on NicoleAstronaut Mom Nicole Stott On Being a Mom and Space ExplorerSpace Shuttle DiscoveryAtlantisExercising in SpaceMaslow’s HierarchyAstronaut Cady ColemanInternational Association of Astronomical ArtistsChasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances by Leland Melvin (book)Kickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.