Playing Pretend
Playing Pretend is a podcast hosted by Katherine Roesler, who shares whatever is on her mind. As an artist and creative, she explores the idea that everyone is creative and has the choice to shape their own world. The show's name comes from a concept she developed while making art, comparing life to playing pretend. Through personal reflections, she encourages listeners to heal themselves and embrace their creative nature.
Episodes
Back in my ARTMAXING era | Life Update | EP 17
00:00 Welcome back to my stream of consciousness personal diary01:37 Art Freaks Interviews, Emma Rouge, Caleb Simpson*03:00 August crashout, transient diagnosis, tough winter, expanding again before another crash05:00 Art Freaks06:20 Social media is a nervous system disregulator 07:00 Sick jan/feb, read almost 50 books this year09:00 Therapist shopping, privilege to have these resources, mind-bod
I have a parasocial relationship with Vanillamace
**Vanilla chat at 30:50** PART 2 of the episode I posted on August 8th! So much has happened, I needed a break, but here is the second part of that episode! I chat about my project ART FREAKS, and give you a Long Covid update Mind you, this was recorded on July 25th...unfortunately, it isn't going as well as I had hoped :( personal brand 00:00 to 03:50 art freaks origins 03:50 to 6:00 art is heali
Building boundaries after completely losing your sense of self
In this week's episode, I deep dive into losing my sense of self and beginning to rebuild my identity, starting with boundaries As always, THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and supporting my dreams! ❤️ ⭐️ Follow Me PLS ⭐️Playing Pretend InstagramKatherine Roesler InstagramTiktokWebsitePinterestGoodreads(0:00) Reflecting on the podcast and the podcast name origin (8:00)Different
Growing Pains, Reading Deprivation, and Procrastination
Katherine reflects on the emotional chaos of Week 4 in The Artist’s Way—navigating media withdrawal, procrastination, identity shifts, and creative blocks. It’s about healing through discomfort, reclaiming play, and remembering why art matters.⭐️ Thanks For Listening ⭐️https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/https://www.katherineroesler.ca/Things I
You’re Overwhelmed, Addicted, and Alone—Start Making Art
Social media connects us and disconnects us—it’s a double-edged sword, and art may just be the tool for individual and collective healing. The world is crazy right now, collectively we are overwhelmed, overconsuming, addicted and lonely. We can watch global events unfold in real time. The democratization that social media has brought us is leaving us connected to people that we never would have be
Your inner critic is loud—but your creative spirit is louder | The Artist's Way Update
In this episode, I review what Julia Cameron teaches in the introduction and Chapter One of The Artist’s Way, then reflect on my inner critic, procrastination habits, and what it means to be a shadow artist. ❤️ Thank you so much for listening ❤️⭐️ Follow Me ⭐️Playing Pretend InstagramKatherine Roesler Instagram Tiktok Website Pinterest Goodreads Things I MentionThe Artist's Way by Julia
How Doechii Put The Artist's Way Back On The Map and How I'm Working It Into My Art Process
We are all being put onto The Artist's Way with thanks to Doechii! In this episode, I give you a little life update, dive into the Doechii to The Artist's Way Pipeline and how I am thinking about this and weaving it into my creative journey. Thanks For Listening 💕https://www.katherineroesler.ca/https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/Things
Rejection as Redirection and The Art Making Process
In this epsiode chat about rejection as redirection, the over whelming amount of art you see at Art Basel Miami and how you have to make shitty art to get to the good stuff!
My Sobriety Story: From Self-Destruction to Self-Expression
**Tigger warning: there is a brief mention of suicide ideation, depression and anxiety**In this episode, I give you an update on my health, share my story of sobriety, some tips that helped me get and stay sober and how now Art has become my escape and is where I can place all that energy. Thank you so much for listening ❤️https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/https://www.instagram.com/kath
Creativity Part 2: Why Creativity is my Superpower, Modern Media is a Double-Edged Sword and How We Learn.
Well, this episode was a patchwork quilt to say the least. I had camera and audio issues, I re-recorded it a few times..... to say the least, it was a bit painful to bring it all together, but hey, it's a process and I'm figuring it out along the way!! THANK YOU so much for listening ❤️Follow Me!https://www.instagram.com/katherine.roesler/https://www.instagram.com/playingpretend.pod/https:
Creativity Part 1: Airplanes, the Grey Blob, and the Drawing I Made as a Kid
In this episode, I chat about parasocial relationships, what I think creativity is, what can be considered art, where my ideas come from and more! Thanks so much for listening <3 Follow Me!InstagramWebsiteLinks to things I talked about: Chappell Roan On Call Her Daddy Greenlights Wild GeeseThe Creative ActBig MagicLavendaireEmonthebrain Two Heads: A graphic exploration of how our brains work
Angel Numbers, the Reticular Activating System and Calling Myself an Artist
Hiii Internet, I'm back and this time with video!!! Why are people so obbsessed with seeing angel numbers? My personal favourite is 222. Is it a sign from the universe, or just your brain is looking for them? Maybe it's both! I deep dive into these topics and how they relate to the intersection of science and spirituality, and how I first stepped into conviction of calling myself a Artist.
This Podcast is an Experiment and Exploring Gratitude
This podcast is an experiment, (really me tapping into play) and so is this episode. I start with a TLDR on how ADWPP began, then dive into gratitude—how it feels vulnerable, how it’s shaped my perspective, and how it might even become a performance art piece. Follow Me!InstagramWebsitePinterestGoodreadsTiktokThings I yapped about this episode:Em on the brain Esthers Universe and Theta AppMe
Long Covid Recovery, Mind-Body Practices and Using my Voice
In this episode, I share updates on my long COVID recovery, the mind-body connection, and the power of using my voice. I explore the frustration of being dismissed by doctors, how it led me to take healing into my own hands, and what’s been helping me. Instead of self-criticism, what if we celebrated our progress? Let’s talk healing, growth, and the future—starting now.Things I yapped about this e
Yapping About Art, My Art Practice, My Journey and More
This episode began unexpectedly when I needed my recorder to capture a short speech. Then, I just started playing around with the recording. It reminded me of when I was a child, using a tape recorder to capture my voice. This podcast episode sort of just happened. :)Follow Me!InstagramWebsite
Stream Of Consciousness: Art causes problems, we're addicted to the internet and Long Covid
I desperately needed to pick up the microphone after a failed attempt earlier this week to record after running into some issues. In this episode I start chatting about why this is Take Two of All Day I Play Pretend and get sidetracked talking about applying for my MFA, my art practice and all the ideas that are currently occupying space in my brain from why social media is a silo how one day the
Rewinding to the Beginning: The Origin Story of All Day I Play Pretend
Apologies for the voice crackle I was still figuring it out okayyyy! If it's so bad, just skip on to the next episode. ;)I recorded this episode sometime in 2023, this episode takes you back to the beginning of the podcast—how it started, how it got its name, and the inspiration behind it. I also dive into my ideas, creative process, and deep connection to Play!Follow Me!InstagramWebsite
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