Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Therapy Meets Your Soul https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com ****Thank you for joining me here on Podbean! To see more videos and Episodes go to: Patreon.com/Drawingthespirit

Welcome to "Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Therapy Meets Your Soul". This unique podcast blends spirituality and art to create a place of personal growth and enlightenment.

Join me, Annice, your guide on this transformative journey. As a retired teacher and art therapy practitioner, I will share enchanting stories, art therapy techniques, easy to follow art instruction, and spiritual truths.

Become the masterpiece you are meant to be!

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 13:35:53 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic 972c5aa0-f97d-11f0-8d67-f5010ee8c8fc anniceaiken anniceaiken No false https://feed.podbean.com/DrawingTheSpirit/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21728676/podcast_logo_4ad5d6.png Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Therapy Meets Your Soul https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com 144 144 Preview for Next Episode Series: The Capacity to Love Preview for Next Episode Series: The Capacity to Love https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/preview-for-next-episode-series-the-capacity-to-love/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/preview-for-next-episode-series-the-capacity-to-love/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 13:35:53 -0400 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/b1ef44f4-fb55-37d3-968e-d42cf60e743a This video is a quick preview on the next series that I am working on about the capacity to love. Annice will tell you about her next series in her unique style. 

]]> This video is a quick preview on the next series that I am working on about the capacity to love. Annice will tell you about her next series in her unique style. 

]]> anniceaiken false No 124 13 full Mother's Day Episode Mother's Day Episode https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/mothers-day-episode/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/mothers-day-episode/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 04:12:31 -0400 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/b0342a7a-1a49-3db8-afc0-c7759c41b139 Episode 9 Mother's Day video with Art Therapy activity. This video will help those who are grieving and sad because they have lost their mother or loved one. Annice uses scriptures and art therapy techniques to cope with the sad emotions of Mothers Day without your mother.

Materials needed: paper, pen, and a envelope

]]> Episode 9 Mother's Day video with Art Therapy activity. This video will help those who are grieving and sad because they have lost their mother or loved one. Annice uses scriptures and art therapy techniques to cope with the sad emotions of Mothers Day without your mother.

Materials needed: paper, pen, and a envelope

]]> anniceaiken false No 532 12 full 20 Second Courage 20 Second Courage https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/20-second-courage/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/20-second-courage/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:07:20 -0400 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/4e698e07-143d-34d5-b264-058dba18d834 This inspiring episode will help you to build courage and confidence through a spiritual perspective. Annice tells a story of an intruder at school and the courage her students displayed.

*The Art Therapy activity will include additional information on building courage. Learn how to gain courage and confidence with a focus on your personal growth with drawing.

Materials needed: art pad or paper and markers or a pen

]]> This inspiring episode will help you to build courage and confidence through a spiritual perspective. Annice tells a story of an intruder at school and the courage her students displayed.

*The Art Therapy activity will include additional information on building courage. Learn how to gain courage and confidence with a focus on your personal growth with drawing.

Materials needed: art pad or paper and markers or a pen

]]> anniceaiken false No 1505 1 8 full Episode 7, "Proverbs Woman" Episode 7, "Proverbs Woman" https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/episode-7-proverbs-woman/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/episode-7-proverbs-woman/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:22:26 -0400 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/bd604de2-df4f-3347-b24a-1b8f7ed92da5 This is Episode 7, "The Proverbs Woman". Annice will discuss the traits and characteristics of the Proverbs Woman and her significance for modern women. She will add her own spiritual insights, experiences, and life lessons on this important topic. 

Join us and become the masterpiece you were meant to be!

]]> This is Episode 7, "The Proverbs Woman". Annice will discuss the traits and characteristics of the Proverbs Woman and her significance for modern women. She will add her own spiritual insights, experiences, and life lessons on this important topic. 

Join us and become the masterpiece you were meant to be!

]]> anniceaiken false No 509 11 full Episode7 Art Therapy Activity "Managing Stress/Anxiety" Episode7 Art Therapy Activity "Managing Stress/Anxiety" https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/episode7-art-therapy-act-managing-stressanxiety/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/episode7-art-therapy-act-managing-stressanxiety/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:38 -0400 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/63631195-4185-3cc9-bdb9-da7fc1f2e616 This is the Art Therapy activity for Episode 7, "The Proverbs Woman". Annice will show you two Art Therapy activities that will help you manage stress and anxiety. You will make a Comfort Castle and a 1 Minute Brain Dump that will help you get relief from negative thoughts, worries, and self-defeating habits).

Materials Needed: art pad and markers (colored pencils, pen, or crayons) 

Join us and become the masterpiece you were meant to be!

]]> This is the Art Therapy activity for Episode 7, "The Proverbs Woman". Annice will show you two Art Therapy activities that will help you manage stress and anxiety. You will make a Comfort Castle and a 1 Minute Brain Dump that will help you get relief from negative thoughts, worries, and self-defeating habits).

Materials Needed: art pad and markers (colored pencils, pen, or crayons) 

Join us and become the masterpiece you were meant to be!

]]> anniceaiken false No 886 10 full Art Therapy Activity for Purpose 3 Part Series Art Therapy Activity for Purpose 3 Part Series https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-activity-for-purpose-3-part-series/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-activity-for-purpose-3-part-series/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:13:42 -0400 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/f9aca7d8-b845-3568-988b-79fe1a27b7e8 This is the Art Therapy Activity for the 3 Part Series on "Purpose". Annice will teach you how to make a "Me Butterfly" which incorporates your wonderful personal qualities on a paper butterfly. Learn about the importance of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-image in shaping your emotional well-being.

Materials Needed: Art pad, colored markers (or colored pencils), scissors, glue stick, and a piece of copy paper. 

Join us for this fun and insightful activity.

Become the masterpiece you were meant to be!

]]> This is the Art Therapy Activity for the 3 Part Series on "Purpose". Annice will teach you how to make a "Me Butterfly" which incorporates your wonderful personal qualities on a paper butterfly. Learn about the importance of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-image in shaping your emotional well-being.

Materials Needed: Art pad, colored markers (or colored pencils), scissors, glue stick, and a piece of copy paper. 

Join us for this fun and insightful activity.

Become the masterpiece you were meant to be!

]]> anniceaiken false No 1052 9 full Episode 4: Purpose: Why and How (Part 1 of 3) Episode 4: Purpose: Why and How (Part 1 of 3) https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/purpose-why-and-how/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/purpose-why-and-how/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:38:54 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/eaff0bf9-6a59-3327-ab85-69c4a355e4be This video is Episode 1 of a three part series on "Purpose". This video discusses why we need a purpose in life and how we can find our purpose. Annice tells a delightful story of how students in a second grade class raised butterflies and learned about purpose. 

*The Art Therapy Activity will be published after Part 3 of the series is published as it will encompass all 3 parts.

]]> This video is Episode 1 of a three part series on "Purpose". This video discusses why we need a purpose in life and how we can find our purpose. Annice tells a delightful story of how students in a second grade class raised butterflies and learned about purpose. 

*The Art Therapy Activity will be published after Part 3 of the series is published as it will encompass all 3 parts.

]]> anniceaiken false No 1007 8 full Episode 3 "The Saving Grace of Hope" Episode 3 "The Saving Grace of Hope" https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/episode-3-the-saving-grace-of-hope/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/episode-3-the-saving-grace-of-hope/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:15:10 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/3511bd19-b0af-3b4a-9daf-5d58ce8a5558 This inspiring video will help you to have renewed hope in your life. Annice will tell a touching and inspirational story, quote helpful scriptures, and offer a positive message. 

*Watch the corresponding Art Therapy video. 

]]> This inspiring video will help you to have renewed hope in your life. Annice will tell a touching and inspirational story, quote helpful scriptures, and offer a positive message. 

*Watch the corresponding Art Therapy video. 

]]> anniceaiken false No 1201 7 full Art Therapy Activity for "The Saving Grace of Hope" Art Therapy Activity for "The Saving Grace of Hope" https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-activity-for-the-saving-grace-of-hope/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-activity-for-the-saving-grace-of-hope/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:10:35 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/836ae5f9-0ed8-38b0-a61b-0c5caaf78196 This Art Therapy Activity is in combination with Episode 3  "The Saving Grace of Hope" video. You will be making a "Happy Place" collage. Gather materials from the art supplies list that make you happy. 

Art supplies:

1)  Magazines, travel brochures, newspaper, & etc

2)  scissors

3)  glue stick

4)  yarn or cord piece

5)  paper to be used as a base for the project

 

 

]]> This Art Therapy Activity is in combination with Episode 3  "The Saving Grace of Hope" video. You will be making a "Happy Place" collage. Gather materials from the art supplies list that make you happy. 

Art supplies:

1)  Magazines, travel brochures, newspaper, & etc

2)  scissors

3)  glue stick

4)  yarn or cord piece

5)  paper to be used as a base for the project

 

 

]]> anniceaiken false No 1419 6 full Art Therapy activity for Episode 2: The Power of Gratitude Art Therapy activity for Episode 2: The Power of Gratitude https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-activity-for-episode-2-the-power-of-gratitude/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-activity-for-episode-2-the-power-of-gratitude/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:19:02 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/449e4c4f-16d3-3ed3-8a7b-cce3d1c17f64 This fun activity goes along with Episode 2. "The Power of  Gratitude". Get your art pad (or a piece of paper) and markers (or pencil) and join in the fun. The activity is taught using a doodle drawing style. Make Beach theme art using the word, "Gratitude".

Also, learn more about gratitude: the mental and physical health benefits of being "Gratitude".

]]> This fun activity goes along with Episode 2. "The Power of  Gratitude". Get your art pad (or a piece of paper) and markers (or pencil) and join in the fun. The activity is taught using a doodle drawing style. Make Beach theme art using the word, "Gratitude".

Also, learn more about gratitude: the mental and physical health benefits of being "Gratitude".

]]> anniceaiken false No 1413 5 full Episode 2, The Power of Gratitude Episode 2, The Power of Gratitude https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-gratitude/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-gratitude/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:13:34 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/b4e2bcbf-3fac-3fb1-bc80-08cecab2cacb This video holds a powerful message on how gratitude can open your heart and lead to spiritual growth, help you have a greater understanding of Gods' plan for your life, and can heal jealousy.

Annice tells heartfelt stories and offers encouragement for those suffering from disappointment and loss.

**The art therapy video is on a separate video. The activity is drawing doddle art using the word "Gratitude". You will need a drawing pad or paper, markers or just a pencil.

]]> This video holds a powerful message on how gratitude can open your heart and lead to spiritual growth, help you have a greater understanding of Gods' plan for your life, and can heal jealousy.

Annice tells heartfelt stories and offers encouragement for those suffering from disappointment and loss.

**The art therapy video is on a separate video. The activity is drawing doddle art using the word "Gratitude". You will need a drawing pad or paper, markers or just a pencil.

]]> anniceaiken false No 1433 4 full What is Art Therapy and What is the Connection to Spirituality? What is Art Therapy and What is the Connection to Spirituality? https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/what-is-art-therapy-and-what-is-the-connection-to-spirituality/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/what-is-art-therapy-and-what-is-the-connection-to-spirituality/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:14:08 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/ea64a5a3-435c-373e-8008-756e0bd4a066 This episode explains how Art Therapy and Spirituality are connected. Enjoy a spiritual message, a story from my teaching experiences, and inspirations.

Enjoy and stay awesome!

]]> This episode explains how Art Therapy and Spirituality are connected. Enjoy a spiritual message, a story from my teaching experiences, and inspirations.

Enjoy and stay awesome!

]]> anniceaiken false No 558 3 full "Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Meets the Soul" "Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Meets the Soul" https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/drawing-the-spirit-where-meets-the-soul/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/drawing-the-spirit-where-meets-the-soul/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:55:50 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/f92d72c7-d261-37f4-9fba-cf13ea6f8ffd This episode is the first of the podcast. It explains about the purpose of the podcast, gives an inspiring message, and an art therapy lesson. The art materials that you will need for this lesson is one white piece of paper and markers or a pencil.

Enjoy!

]]> This episode is the first of the podcast. It explains about the purpose of the podcast, gives an inspiring message, and an art therapy lesson. The art materials that you will need for this lesson is one white piece of paper and markers or a pencil.

Enjoy!

]]> anniceaiken false No 700 1 2 full Welcome to "Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Therapy Meets the Soul" Welcome to "Drawing the Spirit: Where Art Therapy Meets the Soul" https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-drawing-the-spirit-where-art-therapy-meets-the-soul/ https://DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-drawing-the-spirit-where-art-therapy-meets-the-soul/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:48:20 -0500 DrawingTheSpirit.podbean.com/d628fb69-0006-33ac-a5f4-15c5158cc7a7 This video will tell you what to expect from this podcast: how the show works (format), art therapy activities, art supplies you'll need, and information about a subscription.

]]> This video will tell you what to expect from this podcast: how the show works (format), art therapy activities, art supplies you'll need, and information about a subscription.

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