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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 29 MIN

From Trauma to Triumph: Cheri Carandanis's Artistic Awakening

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Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Cheri Carandanis, a former nurse turned artist who shares her remarkable journey of healing through creativity. After a 25-year career in nursing, including serving as a critical care flight nurse during wartime, Cheri's life took a drastic turn following two brain injuries that forced her to retire. Struggling with her identity and purpose, she discovered the transformative power of art as a means of recovery. Cheri opens up about her emotional and spiritual healing process, illustrating how creativity became her lifeline. As an intuitive abstract painter, she discusses the role of intuition in her art and how she translates complex emotions like grief and loss into her work. Listeners will be moved by Cheri's heartfelt message of hope, resilience, and the importance of community in the healing journey. Tune in to learn how embracing creativity can lead to profound personal transformation and connection.www.carandanisfineart.comSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Cheri Carandanis, a former nurse turned artist who shares her remarkable journey of healing through creativity. After a 25-year career in nursing, including serving as a critical care flight nurse during wartime, Cheri's life took a drastic turn following two brain injuries that forced her to retire. Struggling with her identity and purpose, she discovered the transformative power of art as a means...

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