Art That Saved My Life

Send us a text Enjoy a musical journey through the winter of 2007-2008, as your host details a heavy bout of depression that had him losing all sense of himself, and how a poem sent by a compassionate friend gave him strength Music featured on today's episode (the soundtrack to that winter) "Music for 18 Musicians" - Steve Reich "SNL closing theme" - The Saturday Night Live Band "C

Send us a text “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” — Rumi Today’s meditation is on Grief, a palpable force in the world today. Episode photo is of my little sister, Ava, who died tragically in a car accident this year. This episode is in tribute to her and to the unexpected gift that is grief. Be kind to yourself…all of yourself. Music from the album "Voy

Send us a text An exploration on the origins of psychological fear and how fear can be transformed into wisdom. Featuring original music to evoke and celebrate the Halloween spirit. Episode photo is of your host, Justin Fink, age 16, no stranger to fear. Happy Halloween! Soundtrack available at: https://thefinkfamily.bandcamp.com/album/halloween-heart-ost

Send us a text What a treat we have for you this Halloween season! Today Justin is joined by his sister, Whitney Fink, as well his cousins, Colin, Brett, and Ross Phillips to discuss their very young obsession with horror movies, as well the mischief that marked much of their time together. Learn about the improbable ways they circumvented age restrictions, the unfortunate impact o

Send us a text Welcome back! Today we are joined by the ever insightful Lindsey Wayland. Lindsey takes us on a journey through the album, "I Love My Mom" by Indigo De Souza, explaining how the album helped carry her through a bout of severe depression. We discuss Lindsey's lifelong relationship to depression, the dizzying high's and low's navigating this world as a sensitive, empat

Send us a text Welcome to this bonus episode of Art That Saved My Life as Justin reflects on the impact of the first episode. He discusses the disrupt following its release, the need to offer context for people mentioned in his story, reflections on his ego, key themes of trust, and the pains of unexpressed love. Music featured on today's episode "Say It's Alright" by Curtis Mayfie

Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of Art That Saved My Life! We are joined today by the always endearing Austin C. Pruett. Austin and Justin discuss their instantaneous connection as roommates in college, Justin's history with mental illness and relapse during their Freshman year, and how the film Cannibal! The Musical offered Justin much needed levity, resonance, an