How the Canvas Became My Church with JoAnne Yada

Send us Fan MailHow the Canvas Became My Church with Jo Anne YadaJo Anne Yada joined me in the studio to talk about art, creativity, and teaching kids through music and self-expression. What I didn't expect was a conversation that would take us through growing up Mormon, leaving a high-demand religion, questioning long-held beliefs, and learning how to build a life that actually feels like your own.We talk about purity culture, family, faith, LGBTQ+ acceptance, church history, awkward first experiences with alcohol and coffee, and the freedom that comes from realizing you don't need someone else to tell you how to be a good person.Along the way, we dive into childhood nostalgia, Jem and the Holograms, David Bowie, Joan Jett, drag queens, art education, and the incredible community Jo Anne has built through murals, teaching, and creativity.At its heart, this episode is about finding your people, trusting yourself enough to ask hard questions, and discovering that sometimes what replaces the thing you leave behind becomes something even more meaningful.Funny, thoughtful, occasionally heartbreaking, and full of curiosity, this is exactly the kind of casual conversation about serious shit we love around here.In This Episode: Growing up Mormon and leaving the church  Faith deconstruction and personal freedom  Family, acceptance, and choosing love  Purity culture and church control  Art as healing and community building  Teaching creativity through music and storytelling  Building a life outside of other people's expectations Resources & Mentions: Rock the Blacktop — https://www.rocktheblacktop.com Alameda Gallery & Collective  Fireside Lounge  The BITE Model  Jem and the Holograms  David Bowie  Joan Jett  The Book of MormonSupport the showThanks for hanging in the pond, my ducks 🐤Where we keep it honest, casual conversations about serious sh*t, and somehow still find a way to laugh through it.If you felt something, send it to someone you love… or someone who might need a little push.Follow along:https://www.instagram.com/duckingrealitea/And go out there and find your joy, even if it’s a little chaotic.Stay curious, stay joyful…you’re deeply loved, my ducks.