EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 57 MIN
Episode 46: Yuko Kudo - Aneurism, Art, and Acceptance
from Artists of New York
Yuko Kudo is an artist and brain aneurysm survivor based in New York City.Instagram and all episodes(00:00) From Japan to New York(03:10) Childhood in Aomori(05:22) First Impressions of America(08:40) Broadway Dreams and Disney Inspirations(12:15) Navigating Visas, Agents, and Auditions(16:45) Finding Community with Asian Artists(19:52) Early Passions: Piano, Singing, Acting(23:35) A Sudden Brain Aneurysm(27:50) Emergency Surgery and Survival Odds(31:12) First Memories After the Operation(35:00) Grappling with Mortality and Perspective(39:20) Discovering Painting as Therapy(43:05) Healing, Art, and Letting Go of Perfectionism(47:22) Shifting Priorities After Near-Death(50:05) Spirituality, God, and the Afterlife(53:12) Facing Resurgence and New Procedures(55:10) Life After Recovery: Art, Sound, and Goals(57:02) Advice for Survivors and Closing Reflections
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Episode 46: Yuko Kudo - Aneurism, Art, and Acceptance
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