No Instructions, Just a Studio: Creative Practices for a Meaningful Life

Is it possible that life doesn’t come with instructions... but with a studio?

In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Ryan and Vic explore how creative practices like watercolor, printmaking, mosaics, and ceramics hold powerful metaphors for self-discovery, meaningful connection, and living intentionally.

Whether you consider yourself “artistic” or not, this episode invites you to think differently about how you approach identity, values, and growth. Because every time you show up to create, you’re also showing up to life.

🧠 Topics we explore:

• What watercolor teaches us about patience and the discomfort of becoming
• How Japanese printmaking reflects values, alignment, and daily choices
• Why mosaics help us integrate sharp edges and discarded parts of our story
• What ceramics reveal about surrender, presence, and letting go
• The science behind creativity, neuroplasticity, and emotional health

This isn’t just about creativity. It’s about becoming.

Tools

• Creative Questions for Reflection

References:

• Drexel University: At Any Skill Level, Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones
• James Kaufman’s Four C Model of Creativity

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk