Creative Peacemeal
Well known, and up-and-coming guests—ranging from artists, actors, musicians, authors, illustrators, chefs, designers, and more—share starts, struggles, triumphs, and more in compelling, thought-provoking interviews. The show is sure to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even having you dust off that clarinet, pick up a paintbrush, start that novel, or anything else you can dream.
Episodes
I am OVER the moon to have my favorite celeb chef, the fantastic Ellie Krieger on the show! She's kicking of the 2026 guest list in style as we talk about cooking, mental health and food, and more.
From her website: Host and executive producer of the cooking series “Ellie’s Real Good Food” on Public Television and well known from her hit Food Network show “Healthy Appetite,” Ellie Krieger is the leading go-to...
Comedian, and founder of Gold Comedy, Lynn Harris joins to the show to discuss how anyone can be funny, inspiration, and more. End 2025 with this great episode!
Lynn Harris, the founder of GOLD Comedy, the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers and creative side hustles, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff. Through our classes, cele...
Sally and I sit down to discuss her memoir, REACHING FOR BEAUTIFUL, the loss of her son, and how creativity, and self-care helped her in her grief journey. We also dig deep into grief, her family's history with sobriety, and so much more.
Content warning: Loss of a child, addiction.
Sally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC, is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in addiction, grief, and trauma recovery.
She provi...
One of the episodes recorded in the summer of 2025, Dustin and I dig deep into his inspirations, songwriting process, and he shares a lot of wise words, in addition to chatting about their latest album. This episode is great for any musician/songwriter, or fan's of blues-rock!
Fronted by ferocious guitarist/singer/songwriter Dustin Douglas, The Electric Gentlemen—rounded out by drummer Tommy Smallcomb and bassist ...
Absolutely delighted to be joined by T. Kingfisher aka Ursula Vernon, a NYT bestselling author of fantasy and horror novels. We discuss her latest book, writing inspo, creativity, and much more! We're also joined by my friend Rita, who is a HUGE fan of T. Kingfisher, so this episode is an extra special treat!
T. Kingfisher is the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award–winning author of fantasy, horror, and occa...
Delighted to have award-winning writer and journalist, Michele C. Hollow on to discuss stories that impacted her, and one of her latest books, Jurassic Girl: The Adventures of Mary Anning, Paleontologist and the First Female Fossil Hunter which is out now.
To learn more about Michele, or to purchase her books, go here https://www.michelechollow.com/
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Kerstin Schultz, most recently known for roles in The Rightous Gemstones sat down to discuss her start, balancing her busy lifestyle, struggles, and more.
To find out more about Kerstin, visit her IMDB page here: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7854901/
To learn more about her business go here: https://partyanddiet.com/
Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi
Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi
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Panel episodes are ones I enjoy doing on my show, and this one features returning guests, Playwright and Beatlephile, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth Macduffie of Meat For TeaCast podcast, and Meat For Tea: The Valley Review) as well as Dr. Amrita Sen, who's published several works and lectured on Shakespeare.
This episode is also special because the fab hosts of Meat for Teacast podcast have edited this, and are featuri...
USA Today bestselling author, Trilina Pucci is on the show to discuss all things writing, and her latest novel,
Trilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you&ap...
Fans of Maggie Rogers, Kacey Musgraves, and Suki Waterhouse will LOVE Pien! Dutch indie-Americana artist PIEN is gearing up for the release of her debut EP “According to Plan”, out May 23rd. Following the releases of some of the singles on the EP, "Not Yet" and "I Know," PIEN continues to explore her distinctive sound, blending catchy moments with relatable, reflective lyricism.
"I Know," ...
J.T. Ellison, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, crafts domestic noir and psychological thrillers that hook readers deep into the night. She created the Taylor Jackson and Dr. Samantha Owens series, alongside standalone hits like A Very Bad Thing, It’s One of Us, and Lie to Me. With Catherine Coulter, she co-authored six of the "A Brit in the FBI" novels packed with international intrigue—bec...
My colleague and good friend Michael Manzi (a Drama Therapy Masters student at time of recording) sits down to discuss his unique career, the power of the arts, and his personal journey and what drama therapy, music therapy, and music mean in his life, and so much more.
Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi
Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti
Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and mo...
Thomas Cullen jumps on the show to discuss his venture into YA fiction writing, authors who've inspired him, how his career has shaped this new segment of his life, and more.
Thomas Cullen is a federal trial judge and former U.S. attorney in Virginia. He is also an accomplished writer, regularly publishing op-eds and essays for national and regional media outlets over the past decade. Thomas graduated near the to...
Rita Lussier, an award-winning journalist and writer whose column “For the Moment” was a popular feature of The Providence Journal for a dozen years. Her writing has also been featured on National Public Radio, in The Boston Globe, The New York Daily News, and many more. Rita enjoys coaching writers, conducting workshops and has worked as a publicist and editor. She has taught at both the University of Rhode Isla...
Roslyn Bernstein is the author of four books: Boardwalk Stories, a collection of 14 fictional tales set from 1950 to 1970; the co-author with the architect Shael Shapiro of Illegal Living: 80 Wooster Street and the Evolution of SoHo; Engaging Art: Essays and Interviews from Around the Globe, a collection of 60 of her online avant-garde art pieces; and most recently, a novel, The Girl Who Counted Numbers.
Since the 1980...
One of my former professors, and an all around amazing women, Dr. Erin Joyce joins the show to discuss her journey as a Wellness Coach, her resilience in life, mindfulness, and so much more.
Erin Joyce is a Wellness Coach, specializing in yoga instruction, Reiki, and Ayurveda. She will be launching an online program this summer about a holistic approach to quitting drinking alcohol. She is also a French professor at ...
My friend Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith returns to the podcast to dish on her latest adventures and projects! This episode, and her previous one, is perfect for directors, actors, and those interested in cinema!
To learn more about her, go here: https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/dr-rebekah-louisa-smith/
Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi
Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti
Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a re...
By any normal measure, John McCutcheon, at age seventy-two, should be
retired. He’s punched the clock in the international folk music world for over
a half century. He’s been a respected archivist of Appalachian music. He
was in the forefront of popularizing the hammer dulcimer and is considered
a world master on the instrument. He helped revolutionize children’s and
family music with five consecut...
I am delighted to have my friend, the talented Nikkolas Smith back on the show! Nikkolas is the illustrator of the #1 NYT Bestselller The 1619 Project: Born on the Water,
I Am Ruby Bridges, Black Panther Wakanda Forever: The Courage To Dream, Captain
America: A Hero Looks Like You, the award winning That Flag, and the upcoming A
Change is Gonna Come. His latest picture book The History of We is his first h...
Author Shirley Russak Wachtel discusses her latest book, THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES, NYC, generational trauma, history, and much more in this compelling interview.
“As a daughter of Holocaust survivors,” Wachtel explains, “I have heard many tales of loss, trauma, and even heroism. These stories inspire me not only in the way I live my life, but also in the topics I take on as a writer. In THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES, I ...
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