The Art Coach Podcast
by Sean Anetsberger
Step into the world of artistic empowerment with The Art Coach Podcast, tailored to fuel your creative journey. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions, expert guidance, and practical techniques as we unravel the challenges artists face. Join us to uncover how The Art Coach's unique approach transforms self-doubt, silences self-limiting thoughts, and ignites your creative spark. Elevate your artistry, tune in today.
Episodes
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#29 - Artist Block Isn’t Random. You’re Training It.
Spotify description In Episode 29, I share a conversation from a live community call where we explore a question every artist has asked at some point: Where do ideas come from? We talk about creativity as pattern recognition, flow state, neuroplasticity, spirituality, and the practical reality…
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#28 - What Happens When You Finally Tell the Truth
Episode 28 explores one of the most powerful ideas in creative growth — the moment you choose to change, your entire life reorganizes around that decision. Truth brings discomfort, resistance, and the collapse of old patterns. But it also brings clarity, authenticity, and a deeper connection to...
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#27 - You Don’t Have Unlimited Time. Create Like It.
Episode #27 - You Don’t Have Unlimited Time. Create Like It. On my 37th birthday, I sat down and recorded this — not a “how to paint hands” episode, but something way more important for artists and humans in general. This is the story of losing my mom, the last moment I had with her, the regret...
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#26 - Uncovering Your Artistic Voice
Ep. 26 — Uncovering Your Artistic Voice The question I get most as The Art Coach: “How do I find my own style?” In this episode I walk you step-by-step from eternal student to authentic creator. We start with the foundation of visual language—value, color, shape, and form—then move into the real...
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#25 - The Pietà: Beauty Born from Sacrifice
Episode 25 - The Pietà: Beauty Born from Sacrifice In this episode, I reflect on Michelangelo’s Pietà — Mary holding the body of Christ after his sacrifice — and explore what it reveals about the role of sacrifice in art and in life. Too often today, sacrifice is seen as negative, tribal, or...
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#24 - How to Turn Rejection Into Creative Energy
Rejection hurts—until you learn to use it. In Episode 24, I read a fresh rejection letter and walk you through the mindset I use to turn “no” into fuel. We talk about why resentment slows your growth, how to re-channel that energy into your studio practice, and the slippery slope from one “no” to...
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#23 - Mapping Your Creative Identity
Episode #23 - Mapping Your Creative Identity In this episode, Mapping Your Creative Identity, Sean explores how the values you place at the top of your life structure shape not just your art, but your entire being. Drawing inspiration from Terence McKenna’s challenge to artists, he unpacks how...
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#22 - Art, Divinity, and The God You Can’t Escape
Episode 22 – Art, Divinity, and the God You Can’t Escape In this episode of The Art Coach Podcast, I dive into the question raised in an interview between Dennis Prager and conductor John Eliot Gardiner: Can true art exist without divinity? Gardiner’s answer was no—and we explore why. I unpack…
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#21 - The Death of Ritual, Narrative and God
Episode #21 – The Death of Ritual, God, and Narrative In this episode of The Art Coach Podcast, I dive deep into the disappearance of ritual, myth, and narrative in our lives and in the art world. We explore what it means that Nietzsche declared, “God is dead”—not as a simple rejection of…
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#20 - Where Do Our Ideas Come From?
Episode #20 - Where Do Our Ideas Come From? In this episode, I go deep into awareness of thought, observation of thought and attempt to reveal where our ideas come from. Along with useful tools and frameworks to release fear of failure and the pitfalls of success. If you want to work with me 1-1…
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#19 - From The Simpsons to Self-Expression: Alex Ruiz on Health & Creativity
Episode #19: The Art Coach Podcast has its first artist guest! We sit down with Alex Ruiz, a former artist and animator for The Simpsons, concept artist for many movies you've seen and who has since made the leap into creating his own personal art. Alex is now on a mission to help artists unlock...
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#18 - The Myth of Originality
Episode 18: The Myth of Originality. In this episode I go over my thoughts on originality VS. Authenticity. If you've ever felt like you werent original enough or "derivitive" then listen to this podcast episode. Want to work with me 1-1? Follow the link below to apply to my coaching program....
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#17 - Release The Destination & Play
Episode 17 - Release The Destination & Play. This episodes goes into the necessity of play in an artistic and creative practice. I discuss how theres a difference between play and performance. When play is brought into your creative practice, many doors open up. Releasing the destination and...
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#16 - Part of My Story & How I Became The Art Coach
Episode 16 goes into a powerful event that happened to me as a kid that changed my life for a long time. Without it's occurence, I may not be the same person at all. Healing from this has led to an enormous evolution! I hope this story helps you! The Art Coach Program offers personalized coaching...
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#15 - Scarcity Mindset Kills Your Creativity
Episode 15 - Scarcity Mindset Kills Your Creativity This episode discusses how creativity is destroyed by holding a scarcity mindset. I go deep into how and why this happens. When you shift into an abundance mindset, your creativity can flourish. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review, ask a question...
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#14 - The Self Selected Artist
Episode 14 This episode is about you. The self selected artist. Its an episode of encouragement to continue being you. Continue expressing yourself to the greatest degree of excitement. The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience designed to elevate your artistic journey. With a growth...
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#13 - The Final Solution To Art Block.
Episode 13 This episode kills artist block for good. Reconnect with your highest excitement and come home to the reason why the world needs your art. The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience designed to elevate your artistic journey. With a growth mindset and fully customized…
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#12 - Voluntarily Lean Into Your Discomforts.
Episode #12In this episode, we explore the transformative power of embracing discomfort as an artist. From grappling with frustration in learning new skills to facing the fear of creative stagnation, we uncover how discomfort signals growth and opportunity. Discover practical strategies for...
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#11 - Reframing Your New Year's Resolutions: Reach Your Goals in 2024
Episode 11! New Years Resolutions have a 8% success rate for the year. If you went into a casino, would you put money on a 8% win chance? Probably not. This episode goes into how you can reframe resolutions to become more successful than you ever were in 2023. Use the following journal prompts to...
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#10 - How To Not Burn Out During The Holidays
Episode 10! How to navigate the busy holiday season without getting burned out right before the start of a brand new year. This episode goes over tools and tips to allow yourself the time you need with family and your community during holiday events and gatherings while also juggling being an...
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#9 - Create What You Think SHOULD Come True!
Episode 9! This episode goes DEEP on how we discover what to create and why we create it. The true power of the artist is to decide; to choose what comes true. We have the magical power to bring something to life from our imagination. We are creators and the only thing you need to do is create…
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#8 - 4 Key Resistances You Need To Remove
Episode 8! This episode goes over 4 key resistances that all artists seem to struggle with through out their career and life. This advice can crossover to other parts of your life as well. Removing these 4 resistances will really channel a new version of yourself that can be authentically...
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#7 - Just Hit Record: Marketing Your Art
Episode 7! JUST HIT RECORD!! Art marketing has changed in the recent years. We no longer live in the world of posting square images on Instagram to grow a following. In the ever-changing social media world, short form content is currently thriving. You can have 0 followers and hit a viral video...
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#6 - Avoid Competition Through Authenticity
Episode 6! This episode discusses how authenticity and honesty can eliminate competition entirely. Share this with an artist you know! The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience designed to elevate your artistic journey. With a growth mindset and fully customized approach, the Art Coach...
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#5 - The Most Common Reason Artists Don't Sell Their Art.
Episode 5! This episode dives into the communication and confidence issues that artists face when attempting to monetize their craft. I'll try to explain this so that you can better realize your art is worth what you say it is. This episodes goes into the proper systems and pricing strategies to...
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#4 - Clarifying Your Vision As An Artist
Episode 4! In this Episode I discuss what it means to clarify your vision and create steps for your success. This is what separates artists in their varying levels of success. Don't forge to rate the podcast and share it with an artist! The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience…
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#3 - Finding Your Artistic Identity & Authentic Voice
Episode 3! This episode opens up what it means to find your artistic identity to create an authentic voice. The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience designed to elevate your artistic journey. With a growth mindset and fully customized approach, the Art Coach Program is your proactive...
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#2 - Artist Block & How to Overcome It.
Episode 2! In this episode, I discuss Artist Block & How to Overcome It. Artist block can be the death to our creative spark. I'm here to help you through it and overcome artist block once and for all. The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience designed to elevate your artistic journey....
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#1 - My Story & The Art Coach's Mission
The first episode opens the conversation about what I'm doing, what art is, what our role as an artist is, and how we can better understand the impact of our self-selection. The Art Coach Program is a transformative experience designed to elevate your artistic journey. With a growth mindset and...
About this show
Step into the world of artistic empowerment with The Art Coach Podcast, tailored to fuel your creative journey. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions, expert guidance, and practical techniques as we unravel the challenges artists face. Join us to uncover how The Art Coach's unique approach transforms self-doubt, silences self-limiting thoughts, and ignites your creative spark. Elevate your artistry, tune in today.
Hosted by
Sean Anetsberger