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Independent Artists & Thinkers:

The Show hosted by Traci L. Slatton Podcasts

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Traci L. Slatton Podcasts

A sculptor and the doughboys September 9 2020

September 9, 2020
In which a sculptor and the doughboys talk about the state of the art. Sabin Howard Sculpture Studio. Thanks to Charlie Mostow, Paul-Emile Cendron, Zach Libresco, and Javier Robles. 





Medium Online Article: Sabin Howard's Doughboys

September 2, 2020

 I'm back! Reading my latest article from Medium Online. The End of the Beginning: Eight of Sabin Howard's Doughboys Get Ready to Go Back to Europe.

Enjoy!



Medium Article: Digital Technology and the Sculptor's Art

February 24, 2019
My article on Medium entitled "Digital Technology and the Sculptor's Art: Innovation and Imagination." This article is about Sabin Howard's use of photogrammetry in fabricating the National WWI Memorial.









The Gottman Institute - An amazing experience

August 7, 2018
I heartily recommend the work of Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman.






Author and healer Dr. Jane Ely on Navigating Challenges and Soul Life Lessons

June 29, 2017
Author and Healer Dr. Jane Ely talks about navigating challenges, soul life lessons, and maturation.


Authors on Air Radio interviews Traci L. Slatton

February 24, 2017
Authors On Air Global Radio - The Librarian Tabatha Pope interviews author Traci L. Slatton. Replayed by permission of The Librarian.


Columnist Lauren Lawrence on The Secret Meanings of Dreams

January 19, 2017
Columnist Lauren Lawrence of the New York Daily News talks about the secret meanings of dreams.





Director TJ Scott and Recording Artist Rachele Royale

January 10, 2017
Director and photographer TJ Scott amd recording artist Rachele Royale talk about building a record label, releasing music, and following your dreams.

Psychologist Jennifer Harman on Parental Alienation

January 5, 2017
Research psychologist Jennifer Harman talks about parental alienation.

Documentary Maker Markie Hancock

December 29, 2016
Documentary maker Markie Hancock talks about her film FERAL LOVE and her documentary education philosopher Maxine Greene.

Sculptor Sabin Howard on the Making of the National World War I Memorial

December 9, 2016
Master sculptor Sabin Howard talks about the making of the National World War I Memorial.

Jennifer Grossman, CEO of The Atlas Society, on Ayn Rand

December 1, 2016
Jennifer Grossman, the CEO of The Atlas Society, talks about the relevance of Ayn Rand.


Director Malcom Carter and The Connected Universe

November 23, 2016
Director/writer/producer Malcom Carter talks about his wonderful film THE CONNECTED UNIVERSE.


Yoga Teacher Kat Whitney on the Tantra and the West

June 23, 2016
Yoga teacher and dharma coach Kat Whitney talks about yoga, the Tantra, and the West.

Artist Rex Hausmann on the Conversation and Community of Art

June 9, 2016
San Antonio artist Rex Hausmann talks about the conversation and community of art.

Curator Joseph Bravo on Curating the Art of the Other, and Artistic Authenticity

June 2, 2016
Curator and art critic Joseph Bravo talks about curating the art of the Other, the marginalization of representational art, and artistic authenticity.


Actor Rory Clarke on Kabuki, Film, and Theater

May 26, 2016
Actor Rory Clarke talks about Kabuki, film, and theater.

Medical Student Julia Howard On The Journey Of Becoming A Doctor

May 12, 2016
Medical student Julia Howard talks about the journey of becoming a doctor and about osteopathic medicine.

Millennials Zach Valenti and Gabriel Urbina on Podcasting, Writing, and Creating

May 5, 2016
Podcasters Zach Valenti and Gabriel Urbina talk about Wolf359, the creative journey, and what it means to be a Millennial.

Art Critic James Cooper on the Culture Wars

April 28, 2016
Art scholar and critic James Cooper talks about the Culture Wars.

Model and actor Bo Roberts on Modeling, Acting, and the New Social Media

April 21, 2016
Model and actor Bo Roberts talks about modeling, acting and the New Social Media.

Designer Mark Weaver on Blending Classicism With Modernity

April 14, 2016
Interior Designer Mark Weaver talks about blending classicism with modernity.

Joseph Weishaar on Winning the WW1 National Memorial Design Competition

April 7, 2016
Architect-in-training Joe Weishaar talks about his journey through the WW1 National Memorial Design Competition.

Dr. Debra Jaliman: The Doctor As Entrepreneur

March 31, 2016
Dr. Debra Jaliman, the author of SKIN RULES: TRADE SECRETS OF A TOP NEW YORK DERMATOLOGIST, talks about being an entrepreneur.


Image Consultant Lauren Solomon on Being Your Best Self

March 17, 2016
Author and Image Consultant Lauren Solomon talks about the business of You.

Author Anthony Whyte on Creating HipHop Literature

March 15, 2016
Hiphop lit author Anthony Whyte talks about creating a new genre of literature.

Psychotherapist Dave Richo on the Egoless Path

March 4, 2016
Author and psychotherapist Dave Richo talks about his latest book: You Are Not What You Think: The Egoless Guide to Self-Esteem and Generous Love.


Commissioner Edwin Fountain on the WW1 Memorial in Washington DC

February 26, 2016
Commissioner Edwin Fountain of the WW1 Memorial Commission talks about the importance of WW1 and the process of creating a national WW1 memorial in Washington DC.

Sculptor Sabin Howard on the WW1 Memorial Commission

February 14, 2016
Master sculptor Sabin Howard talks about the National WW1 Memorial Design and competition.

Author Bruce Coville talks about Writing Children's Books, ETs, and Whole Language

February 11, 2016
Author Bruce Coville talks about writing children's books, ETs, and whole language.


Broadway actress Mary Michael on the Evolving Dream

February 4, 2016
Broadway actress Mary Michael talks about the evolving dream and yoga.

Sabin Howard and the WW1 Memorial

January 31, 2016
From the Huffington Post. Gratitude on the Artist's Journey: Sabin Howard and the WW1 Memorial.

Attorney Stuart Gartner on Divorce and the Battlefield of Love

January 28, 2016
Attorney Stuart Gartner talks about matrimonial law and its evolution and the patterns in both failing relationships and working relationships.


Author Robin Farmanfarmaian on The Patient as CEO

January 21, 2016
Author, entrepreneur, founder, speaker, and medical technologist ROBIN FARMANFAIAN talks about the medical technology revolution, The Patient as CEO, the paradigm shift in the emerging era of the patient, and how technology empowers the healthcare consumer.

Vedic astrologer Drew Lawrence on Personal Empowerment and Dharma

January 14, 2016
Vedic astrologer, author, teacher, and Sanskrit scholar Drew Lawrence talks about the spiritual path, dharma, and personal empowerment.

Singer Songwriter Billy Grima on Music as Medicine for the soul

January 7, 2016
Singer/songwriter Billy Grima talks about music as medicine for the soul.

Country singer Madelyn Victoria on Being Born to Sing

December 29, 2015
Country singer-songwriter Madelyn Victoria on being born to sing and the journey of the country singer.

Musician Christobel of Kinderjazz on Unlocking Your Child's Genius Through Music

December 22, 2015
Australian musician Dr. Christobel Llewellyn talks of Kinderjazz about unlocking your child's genius through exposing them to the right kinds of music.



Actress/Author Victoria Pratt on Wrangling the Arts

December 17, 2015
Access and author Victoria Pratt talks about acting and writing and her new novel DOUBLE DOWN.


Author/Creative Producer Yvonne Lieblein

December 11, 2015
Author/Creative Producer Yvonne Lieblein talks about her novel THE WHEELHOUSE CAFE, being a catalyst for creativity, and the power of collaboration.
Yvonne Lieblein

Author/psychic Mary T. Browne on Karma and the power of thought

December 3, 2015
Author and psychic Mary T. Browne discusses karma and the rules of thought.

Host Traci L. Slatton: Gratitude and Announcements

November 26, 2015
Traci L. Slatton, host of Independent Artists & Thinkers, offers words of gratitude and some announcements.


Dr. Linda Hillebrand on Integrative Medicine

November 19, 2015
Dr. Linda Hillebrand discusses integrative and functional medicine, anti-aging strategies, and bioidentical hormones.

Paula Roberts the English Psychic

November 12, 2015
The English psychic Paula Roberts talks about clairvoyance, ghost-hunting, and the secrets in our handwriting.

Honorable Steve Acunto, Cultural Diplomat and Patron of the Arts

November 5, 2015
The Honorable Vice Consul of Italy Steve Acunto talks about high art in a world of low art, cultural diplomacy, and the value of bringing yourself to a great work of art.

Musician David Sklar on the Lyrical Life and Being True to Your Inner Voice

October 29, 2015
Pianist and Composer David Sklar talks about composing music, staying true to your self, and returning to the inner child for inspiration.

Novelist LV Lewis on Multicultural Romance

October 22, 2015
Novelist LV Lewis talks about keeping up the steam in multicultural romances.

Muay Thai Champion Ognjen Topic

October 15, 2015
Muay Thai Champion Ognjen Topic talks about what it takes to achieve the personal transformation into excellence as an athlete.

Dr. Linda Backman on Between Lives Soul Regression and the Soul's Evolution

October 8, 2015
Author and regression therapist Dr. Linda Backman discusses between lives soul regression and the soul's evolution.


Artist Virgil Elliott on Art, Critical thinking, and Philosophy, and the Importance of Drawing

October 1, 2015
Artist and Atelier Master Virgil Elliott talks about art, critical thinking, and philosophy, and the importance of drawing.



Sufi Dancer/Neural Beings Coach Anahita Moghaddam on the Journey of Mindfulness

September 24, 2015
Sufi dancer and founder of Neural Beings Anahita Moghaddam talks about the journey of mindfulness and self actualization.


Astrologer Lynn Bell on the Archetypes of Our Stars

September 17, 2015
Author, teacher and astrologer Lynn Bell talks about the archetypes and mythology of our stars.


Dan Booth Cohen and Emily Volden on the Human Heart, Ancestry, and Creativity

September 10, 2015
Dan Booth Cohen and Emily Volden talk about seeing with the heart, systemic family constellations, dimensions of consciousness, and personal transformation.


Foundress Insun Kim on Art and the Life of Metal

September 3, 2015
Foundress and sculptor Insun Kim talks about art and the life of metal.


Mystery author Joyce Strand on Murder, mayhem, and indie publishing

August 20, 2015
Author Joyce Strand talks about murder, mystery, mayhem, and marketing for the indie author.


Author Dave Richo on Maturing Whole

August 13, 2015
Author and psychotherapist David Richo talks about maturing whole and the power of grace.


Dr. Bruce Cole on the 5 Star Folly of the Gehry Memorial

August 3, 2015
Dr. Bruce Cole talks about the 5 star Folly of the Gehry plans for the Eisenhower Memorial. Why are these hideous plans in play? The answer lies in back room hand-shaking, cronyism, fawning over Gehry's celebrity, and sly dealings.  What about more than $40,000,000 in vanished taxpayer money?




Opera sensation mezzo-soprana Elizabeth DeShong

July 30, 2015
What does it take to WOW the opera world? Join us as mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong talks about opera, art, and life.


Troubadour Gideon Irving on Stove Top Folk music

July 22, 2015
21st Century Troubadour Gideon Irving talks about Stove Top Folk music, traveling the world and playing in people's homes, and his kickstarter campaigns.

Gideon Irving

Inventor and artist G. Augustine Lynas on Art, Sand, Flying Disks, and Ecology

July 16, 2015
Sculptor, author, photographer and inventor G. Augustine Lynas talks about art, books, inventions, being a polymath, and ephemeral art.


Vedic Astrologer Komilla Sutton talks about Making Your Lucky Stars Work for You

July 9, 2015
Vedic Astrologer Komilla Sutton talks about Jyotish, the ancient science of light...and her journey through Bollywood to the spiritual consciousness of Vedic Astrology.

Komilla Sutton

Producer/Director Christine Yoo on Women Directors in Hollywood

July 2, 2015
Writer/Producer/Director Christine Yoo talks about her film WEDDING PALACE and the plight of women directors in Hollywood today.

Christine Yoo

Comic artist Marnie Galloway on the Graphic Novel today

June 25, 2015
Comic artist Marnie Galloway addresses the state of the graphic novel today.

Marnie Galloway

Founder and CEO Desiree Watson on the Wellness Lifestyle

June 18, 2015
Desiree Watson, founder and CEO of Wellness Interactive and the Wellness Lounge, talks about global wellness.

Desiree Watson

Dr. Jane Ely at the Ark Bookstore, June 2015 pt. 1

June 16, 2015
Dr. Jane Ely at the Ark Bookstore, June 2015, part 1.


Dr. Jane Ely reading the Medicine Wheel Prayer

June 16, 2015
Dr. Jane Ely reading the Medicine Wheel prayer at The Ark Bookstore in Santa Fe on June 13, 2015.


Musical theater actress Stephanie Maloney on Singing and Dancing

June 10, 2015
Musical theater actress Stephanie Maloney on singing and dancing and the journey of musical theater.

Stephanie Maloney

Educator and founder Tracy Gray on the Sankofa Global Project

June 4, 2015
Educator and author Tracy Gray, founder of the Sankofa Global Project, on opening the doors of the world's mind through education.


Actor/Producer Alexis Suarez on Patience, Practice, and Persistence

May 28, 2015
Actor and Producer Alexis Suarez talks about the actor's journey and patience, practice, and persistence.


Curator Peter Trippi on the Toxic Art Market Trade

May 21, 2015
Editor-in-chief Peter Trippi of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine talks about the toxic art market trade today.



Painter Roberto Ferri on figurative painting, from ArtMiamiNY

May 15, 2015
Painter Roberto Ferri talks about being an artist, figurative painting, and coming to New York city for the first time.

Roberto Ferri

Dr. Bill Bernet talks about parental alienation

May 14, 2015
Dr. Bill Bernet talks about parental alienation. See the Parental Alienation Study Group website, pasg.info




Desiree Watson interviews Traci L. Slatton on VoiceAmerica: Wellness Lounge

May 11, 2015


Desiree Watson of VoiceAmerica: Wellness Lounge, A Step Further interviews author and publisher Traci L. Slatton.

Healer and author Dr. Jane Ely on Ecopsychology

May 7, 2015
Healer and author Dr. Jane Ely talks about ecopsychology and soul retrieval.


Master Sculptor Sabin Howard on creating realist art

April 30, 2015
Master sculptor Sabin Howard talks about the journey of creating art.


The Never Ending Journey of the Independent Artist

April 29, 2015
Traci L. Slatton reading from her piece "The Never Ending Journey of the Independent Artist" in the Huffington Post.


Dancer and Artistic Director Lori Belilove on the Independent Artists & Thinkers BTR Show

April 16, 2015
Dancer and Artistic Director Lori Belilove, Founder of the Isadora Duncan Dance Company and Foundation, talks about founding and sustaining a dance company.


Dr. Jane Ely discusses the Medicine Wheel

April 10, 2015
Author and healer Dr. Jane Ely discusses the Medicine Wheel and how to use it.


Sabin Howard interview: Dialogues on the Drawing Book 2

March 4, 2015
Master sculptor Sabin Howard continues discussing his drawing book in "Dialogues on the Drawing Book 2." His new book is entitled "Drawing: The Foundation of Art."


Sabin Howard on his drawing book

February 15, 2015
Master Sculptor Sabin Howard discusses his forthcoming drawing book "Drawing: The foundation of art."


Author Dr. Jane Ely interviewed by Traci L. Slatton

January 21, 2015
This is an interview of Dr. Jane Ely about her book COMING INTO BALANCE: A GUIDE FOR ACTIVATING YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL.


Rory Pinto interviews Sabin Howard on New Perspectives radio

January 21, 2015

Rory Pinto interviews Sabin Howard and Traci L. Slatton about THE ART OF LIFE. This podcast is replayed by permission from Rory Pinto of New Perspectives radio at Rockland World Radio.

Rory Pinto interview Traci Slatton on New Perspectives Radio

January 21, 2015

This podcast is replayed by permission from Rory Pinto of New Perspectives radio at Rockland World Radio.

From the HuffPo: Ongoing Chicanery with the Gehry Memorial

December 17, 2014
Where has the money gone? The American public deserves an accounting of the $40,000,000 already spent on Frank Gehry's hideous design that memorializes only Gehry's vanity.

I am calling for a fair and open design competition that will yield us a memorial that is both truly innovative and beautiful, like the Lincoln Memorial or the Vietnam Memorial.


Parvati Press TV: Fundamentals of Independent Publishing 1

November 6, 2014
Here are a few words about the fundamentals of Independent Publishing from Traci Slatton at Parvati Press.

BROKEN A few minutes of chapter 1

September 11, 2014
A few minutes of me reading from Chapter 1 of my historical novel BROKEN, which is set in occupied Paris from 1939-1942.


From the blog: Delicious Girl Porn, CW's Beauty and The Beast

June 2, 2014
Television can be so yummy.




Excerpt: THE ART OF LIFE by Sabin Howard and Traci L. Slatton

April 2, 2014


An excerpt from THE ART OF LIFE by Sabin Howard and Traci L. Slatton

Why is figurative sculpture important? Does beauty matter?


David Sklar's UNIVERSAL LOVE

March 20, 2014

The song UNIVERSAL LOVE by David Sklar, from which comes the intro and outro music for my podcasts.

From the HuffPost: What I'm learning about life from writing novels

March 12, 2014
What writing novels has taught me about the divinely bittersweet comedy we call life.

Find it on the Huffington Post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/traci-l-slatton/what-im-learning-about-life-from-writing-novels_b_1459534.html

Narrated by Traci L. Slatton; intro and outro music by David Sklar.


From the blog: Writing Well is the Best Revenge

March 3, 2014
How I learned about transference when I worked as a healer, and my response to a client's public snottiness.

Narrated by Traci L. Slatton. Intro and outro music by David Sklar.


From the blog: BBC Sherlock, New Favorite Show

March 3, 2014
This is a review of BBC's television show SHERLOCK.

Narrated by Traci L. Slatton. Intro and outro music by David Sklar.


From the blog: Dr. Brian Weiss 1 Day Regression workshop in NYC

March 3, 2014
This is a review of a one day workshop in NYC with noted psychiatrist and past life researcher Dr. Brian Weiss.

Narrated by Traci L. Slatton. Intro and outro music by David Sklar.


THE BOTTICELLI AFFAIR, Chapter 1 & Prologue, by Traci L. Slatton

February 12, 2014

Luscious art forger Laila Cambridge has a little vampire problem….

Narrated by Traci L. Slatton. Intro and outro music by David Sklar.

COLD LIGHT, Chapter 1, by Traci L. Slatton

January 30, 2014

In the end, love demands everything... In a time of apocalyptic despair, love is put to the test….

Narrated by Traci L. Slatton. Intro and outro music by David Sklar.

THE LOVE OF MY (OTHER) LIFE, Chapter 1

January 27, 2014

What worlds would you move to be with your soulmate?

FALLEN, Chapter 1, by Traci L. Slatton

January 23, 2014

When the world ends, all that is left is love.... A mystical odyssey, a haunting romance....

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