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The Healthy Artist

Martha Lamont & Dan Curtis
Creativity
Mental Health
Social Media
Art
Art Education
Art Community
Burnout
Creative Process
Self-Compassion
Art World
Art Practice
Uncertainty
Experimentation
Chronic Illness
Endometriosis
Solo Exhibition
Meditation
Art Accessibility
Identity
Professional Development

The Healthy Artist is a podcast that helps artists and creative practitioners build a resilient and aligned art practice. As practicing artists, Martha Lamont and Dan Curtis create a space to openly discuss the highs and lows, and the often unspoken challenges of being a contemporary artist. Alongside thier own reflections, Dan and Martha invite guests to open up conversations from across the art ... more

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Latest Episodes

What is a studio for? Is it a physical room, or an active state of mind you carry with you?

In this episode, Henry and Martha talk about the history, rituals, and vulnerable realities of the modern creative workspace. They trace the pendulum from th... more

Martha sits down with abstract painter and educator Henry Ward to discuss the raw reality of a lifetime studio practice. Henry shares insights from his 35-year journey, defining "refinement" as stripping away artistic baggage rather than chasing a sl... more

Permindar Kaur built real momentum early- a spot in the 1995 British Art Show, shows across Japan, Australia, the US and Europe. Then, after her second child, she stepped away from the studio for a decade. In this episode she talks about what that br... more

In today's episode Dan and Martha talk about art and burnout and the question underneath it: have you lost your appetite for the thing that got you into this in the first place? 

Sometimes it shows up as burnout. Sometimes as a lack of confidence, o... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Ward
Artist and writer featured as guest co-host
Self-identified artist and writer; Substack writer
Episode: The Act of Painting: Refinement, Compromise, and Studio Joy w:/ Henry Ward
Permindar Kaur
Artist
Episode: Coming Back After Ten Years w:/ Permindar Kaur. On Motherhood, Persistence, and Rebuilding a Practice
Amanda Call
Artist with a long trajectory in the arts
Episode: Notes on Artist Burnout, Passion as Exploitation, and The Art of Calm Ambition w/ Martha Lamont & Dan Curtis
Hettie Judah
Writer and art critic
Episode: How to Enter the Art World (Without Freezing) w:/ Hettie Judah
Khadija Cecil Niang
Artist
Senegalese heritage, education and practice discussed in episode
Episode: Embracing the Wave: Heritage, Surfing, and the Power of Creative Variety w:/ Khadija Cecile Niang
Sophie Smorczewski
Artist featured in the episode, known for the kitchen table series and her healing-informed practice.
Independent artist
Episode: Art as a Place of Healing w:/ Sophie Smorczewski
Eri Maeda
Japanese visual artist based in Paris, ceramics and photography
Independent artist
Episode: Art and Motherhood Pt2: w/ Eri Maeda
Eleanor May Watson
Artist focusing on domestic scenes and memory; mother of two
Independent artist
Episode: Art and Motherhood: w/ Eleanor May Watson
Ken Nwadiogbu
Nigerian-born London-based artist working across painting, sculpture, installation and video
Independent artist
Episode: Using Art to Reflect and Change the World: w/ Ken Nwadiogbu

Host

Martha Lamont
Host of The Healthy Artist; educator and artist; long-time presenter involved in mentorship and community-focused programs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Essential podcast for artists

    This podcast is brilliant and an essential listen for any artist, especially an emerging one. Martha & Dan talk openly about the struggles of being an artist while also finding positive ways to move forward. I’m always looking forward to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palette88
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wise & important!

    This is a wonderful podcast, with a very important objective. Some essential themes covered here by Martha & Dan, who express themselves so well. Excited to see how this develops. Thank you both for your openness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lenny23
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is seen as essential for artists seeking balance and community.
Listeners find it honest and practical for artists building sustainable practices.
Guests are described as well-chosen, bringing real-world experience and care.
The hosts are praised for openness and supportive, insightful conversations.
Quality of content and mentorship opportunities are highlighted as strong positives.

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How to Enter the Art World (Without Freezing) w:/ Hettie Judah
Q: What does a truly sustainable, healthy art career look like today beyond chasing gallery representation?
Sustainability means designing a career around personal needs, building daily creative habits, developing local networks, and redefining success in terms of ongoing making and contribution rather than prestige alone.
How to Enter the Art World (Without Freezing) w:/ Hettie Judah
Q: What is your best advice for the overwhelmed creative who feels frozen by the volume of things they should be doing?
Go easy on yourself, challenge the myth of scarce opportunities, and set small, achievable incremental goals rather than chasing large, abstract targets.
How to Enter the Art World (Without Freezing) w:/ Hettie Judah
Q: Would you suggest that people read it cover to cover first, or take it chapter by chapter and implement things slowly?
Chapter-by-chapter reading is encouraged, with readers implementing each chapter's ideas incrementally and not feeling forced to finish the whole book at once.
Using Art to Reflect and Change the World: w/ Ken Nwadiogbu
Q: Can you talk about Artist Connect Africa and the role of community in your practice?
Ken talks about creating a professional, supportive network for artists from non-art backgrounds, organizing events and exhibitions that showcased diverse talents, and building collaborations with collectors and institutions to strengthen an ecosystem for young artists across Africa.
Making Meaning Through Material: w/ Valentino Vannini
Q: How do you find balancing all this experimentation with external pressures?
He acknowledges the difficulty of balancing administrative duties with creativity, sometimes feeling overwhelmed but aiming to stay true to his artistic vision.

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The show centers on sustainable, humane approaches to making and sustaining art practice. Episodes consistently explore burnout, ambition, motherhood, wellness, critique, and community, often through personal narratives from practicing artists and a focus on boundaries, rest, and long-term resilience. Guests span visual artists across disciplines and geographies, with conversations that blend practical studio habits, health and well-being, and broader questions about identity, representation, and the art world's pressures. A distinctive thread is pairing candid, experience-led discussion with actionable tools—journaling, routines, mentorships, and supportive networks—aimed at helping artists build meaningful, sustainable careers.

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1. Henry Ward
2. Permindar Kaur
3. Amanda Call
4. Hettie Judah
5. Khadija Cecil Niang
6. Sophie Smorczewski
7. Eri Maeda
8. Eleanor May Watson

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