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Healing, Color, and Creative Freedom with Sarah Seidelmann – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 71

Joleen Emery

Craftonians! Welcome to episode 71 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast! In this heartwarming episode of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast, Joleen broadcasts from her cozy corner at Big Raven Farm with happy updates on retreats, tarot, and yoga before welcoming the radiant Sarah Seidelmann — a fourth-generation physician turned shamanic healer, author, and artist. Together, they explore the healing magic of creativity, the joy of color, and how making art restores the soul. Sarah shares her inspiring Pocket Vision Board project, a playful blend of collage, intention, and affirmation, while the two reflect on gift-giving through art and the reminder that sometimes, the act of creating is the true medicine.

Guest Bio

Sarah Seidelmann is a fourth-generation physician turned shamanic healer, author, and artist who helps people rediscover joy and wholeness through creativity and spirit. After two decades in medicine, she now teaches that true well-being comes from connection, self-expression, and curiosity. 

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[0:00 — 06:29] —  Joleen’s cheerful welcome + Big Raven Farm updates
[6:30 — 07:59] —  Introduction of guest Dr. Sarah Seidelmann
[8:00 — 14:59] —  Sarah’s fascinating journey
[15:00 — 29:59] — The Pocket Vision Board project explained
[30:00 — 39:59] — The spiritual beauty of impermanence (Tibetan sand art!)
[40:00 — 47:59] — How art helps us process emotions and reconnect with purpose
[48:00— End] — Final reflections: art as medicine and self-kindness as a practice 💕

Quotes from the Episode

“I used to be a professional disease hunter — now I’m interested in what makes people well.” – Sarah Seidelmann
“You don’t have to do anything with your art. Sometimes the making is the medicine.” – Sarah Seidelmann
“Our creativity was always meant to be a gift — something made in honor of someone else.” – Sarah Seidelmann
“Creativity brings health and vitality — it’s how we reconnect to joy.” – Joleen Emery

Resources and Links

🌿 Download Sarah’s Pocket Vision Board Guide – Create your own mini-collage deck full of intention and affirmation!
📚 Books by Sarah Seidelmann – Including Born to FREAK and The Book of Beasties
🧘 Big Raven Farm Retreats – Learn more about upcoming creative and yoga retreats at Big Raven Farm.
🛍️ Big Raven Yoga Black Friday Special – $50 off any yoga mat with code CROW50. Personalized mats available for the holidays!

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