Season 6 Episode 16 | Mickey MacKaben on Staying Open to Your True Nature
In Episode 16: Mickey MacKaben on Staying Open to Your True Nature
My guest today is Mickey MacKaben, a healing artist, visual channel, and creative coach. Mickey has been curious and creative ever since she was a tiny human, and let me tell you — her curiosity and creativity comes through in just about every word this woman says!
This was such a deep, vibrant conversation that I know you're all going to love as much as I did. Mickey and I talked about:
Looking at the macro, not the micro, in your mindset
Practicing trust and mental vigilance
Making sure you step through the doors that you're asking to open
How she creates art, and the importance of how she approaches the canvas
Integrating your natural gifts with how you serve others
And be sure to listen until the end to hear her words of wisdom about "doing you" even when it feels weird or vulnerable!
"I spent a lot of time making myself wrong for not fitting into those boxes even though they made me miserable. I felt like I was dying inside, but I was willing to die to make sure I did it "right." I don't do that as much anymore. [...] So I am learning and have learned: when I am in my true nature, when I can embrace the truth of who I am and how it works best for me, I can fucking kick ass. I can bring the magic to my world. [...] It's so much better when you can do it in the way that's right for you."
Mickey, thank you so much for coming onto the show this week! If you like bold, bright colors and paintings full of texture and hidden details, you'll love Mickey's artwork. Her Facebook page is a great place to get started: https://www.facebook.com/mickeymackabenart/
Thank you also to everyone who tuned in today. As always, I would absolutely love to hear from you. Got questions? A topic you'd like me to cover? Don't be shy! Just shoot me an email at podcast@lisakuzman.com.
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