
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. On this podcast we hunt for the wise balance between accepting what is and taking empowered action. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/
Episodes

Jun 2, 2024
Jun 2, 2024
44 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with artist Victoria Williams Steen. We chat about creative ways to build community and support one another. Find out more about Victoria's work at: https://www.artthouinspired.com/
Register for our upcoming Creative Visionary Gathering Retreat at:
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On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
45 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features in interview with the artist and art historian, Tory Schendel-Vyvoda, on the mystic artist Hildegard of Bingen! Find out more about Tory's work at: https://www.toryvyvoda.com/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Mar 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
38 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with mystic artist, Jahje Ives.
Jahje Ives is a life empowerment coach and human design specialist, mystic artist and intuitive channel who loves to guide and inspire others to create their aligned life with ease. Her studio is just outside Philadelphia, PA where inspired by the sacred bloom within us all, she gathers inspiration from nature to translate flowers and figures into intuitive blooming paintings using a combination of materials including crystal derived watercolors to create sacred artworks to raise your vibration. Her latest project explores the 64 Gates in Human Design to create intuitive portraits of her clients to root them into the story of their Human Design.
Find out more about Jahje at: https://www.jahjeives.com
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Mar 4, 2024
Mar 4, 2024
27 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with holistic spiritual counselor Laura Rain. Laura offers private sessions with individuals and couples as well as her new holistic healing circle support group. She is a public speaker, an ordained minister and the author of the book, Not from Here: A spiritual misfit’s guide to finding purpose and belonging. Find out more about Laura’s work at: https://www.holisticspiritualcounseling.com/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Feb 13, 2024
Feb 13, 2024
29 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with musician, Michelle Qureshi. We chat about her creative process and improvisation. Find out more at: https://michellequreshi.com/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Feb 5, 2024
Feb 5, 2024
58 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with mixed media artist Luke Buchanan. We chat about our friend, Jackson Griffin, place and memory, what is beautiful and ugly, and finding a job you actually enjoy. Find out more about Luke's work at: https://www.instagram.com/lukebuch/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Jan 14, 2024
Jan 14, 2024
23 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with mixed media writer, Sabrina Ward Harrison. Find out more about her work at: https://www.sabrinawardharrison.info/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Jan 8, 2024
Jan 8, 2024
36 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an interview with sexuality writer, Jera Brown. Jera Brown is a queer, nonbinary freelance writer focusing on sexuality, spirituality, and social justice topics. Find out more about them at: https://www.jerabrown.com/
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
15 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an excerpt from Chapter 8 of Hirschten’s new book, "The Alchemy of Symbols: How to Use the Power of Images to Transform Your Life." People use symbols to highlight what is important to them and manifest what they want to see. In this uplifting book, Hirschten explores the psychology of symbols to inspire anyone who wants to thoughtfully incorporate them into their life. In this book you will learn how to use images to help clarify your hopes and dreams. Whether you want to select a symbol for your next tattoo, painting, or sacred altar the Alchemy of Symbols will give you many ideas to work with. Part self-help and part encyclopedia, this book offers a fresh perspective on the meaning behind symbols.
Purchase a fully illustrated copy of the Alchemy of Symbols at:
https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Symbols-Power-Images-Transform/dp/B0CFZGXQGC
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.

Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
22 min
Today’s episode of the Studio Alchemy Podcast features an excerpt from Chapter 7 of Hirschten’s new book, "The Alchemy of Symbols: How to Use the Power of Images to Transform Your Life." People use symbols to highlight what is important to them and manifest what they want to see. In this uplifting book, Hirschten explores the psychology of symbols to inspire anyone who wants to thoughtfully incorporate them into their life. In this book you will learn how to use images to help clarify your hopes and dreams. Whether you want to select a symbol for your next tattoo, painting, or sacred altar the Alchemy of Symbols will give you many ideas to work with. Part self-help and part encyclopedia, this book offers a fresh perspective on the meaning behind symbols.
Purchase a fully illustrated copy of the Alchemy of Symbols at:
https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Symbols-Power-Images-Transform/dp/B0CFZGXQGC
On the Studio Alchemy Podcast we explore creative ways to transform our lives. Hosted by Addie Hirschten, a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author, and public speaker. Find out more at https://studioalchemy.art/.
