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June 2, 2023

Episode 4. Marina Smirnova, PhD: The Daimon, Transpersonal Psychology…

Dr. Marina A. Smirnova was born on Sakhalin island (the Far East of Russia), and, over twenty years ago, immigrated to the United States. Her journey has been enriched by earning a Bachelor degree in Music Education (Minsk State Pedagogical …

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April 27, 2023

Episode 3. Further Defining Creativity with the 4Ps

We further explore defining Creativity and use the psychological framework of the 4P's: person, process, press, and product, to analyze how it applies to performers. Have a P to add? www.entertainingthelight.com

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March 29, 2023

Episode 2. Defining Creativity and the Flow State

Hosts Amanda Beck and Whitney Ann Jenkins discuss and challenge the Starving Artist archetype alongside concepts from Humanistic Psychology. In this episode they discuss the definitions of Creativity and Flow according to psychology and the gaps in u...

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March 20, 2023

Episode 1: Introduction

Hosts Amanda Beck and Whitney Ann Jenkins introduce Entertaining the Light, a podcast where they discuss holistic wellness in the performing arts and challenge the Starving Artist archetype alongside concepts from Humanistic Psychology. Whitney Ann Jenkins is a mindful and …

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