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AD 286 | Drew Tucker
“Constant Curiosity”
Drew Tucker is a studio illustrator best known for his contributions within the fantasy, horror, and game publishing markets. His work stands out due to an unrestricted style and approach, creating narrative illustrations that leverage subconscious language and incorporate the emotional qualities of fine art. His images have been described as impressionist and abstract as well as simultaneously realistic and unreal.

During his 30+ year career, he has created hundreds of illustrations for clients such as Wizards of the Coast, Erik’s Curiosa, Upper Deck, Onyx Path Publishing, White Wolf Publishing, Renegade Games, Fantasy Flight Games, Five Rings Publishing, Paradox Interactive, and many others.

His original works and private commissions are shown and collected all over the word, and he has a lengthy history in arts education.

Drew studied Illustration at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington and later received an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York.

In his spare time Drew can be found making furniture, painting, and kayaking.


Topics Discussed In This Episode:
  • Dissecting genres (00:04:23)
  • Drew’s artistic background and early influences (00:09:59)
  • Emotionally connecting with one’s creative process
    (00:20:30)
  • Drew’s journey becoming a Magic: The Gather artist (00:30:20) 
  • Art is a lifestyle (00:35:05) 
  • Having constant curiosity and a youthful perspective (00:41:38) 
  • Drew speaks about his favorites (00:59:16) 
  • Yoshino and Drew speak about nostalgia (01:01:46) 
  • Final thoughts and advice for artists (01:08:16)

drewtuckerillustration.com

    Posted 8.10.2026
    AD 285 | Dr. James Hollis
    “A Life of Meaning”

    James Hollis, Ph.D., was born in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught humanities at various colleges and universities for 26 years before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zürich, Switzerland, from 1977 to 1982. He is currently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C.

    He served for many years as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas, and was Executive Director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019. He now serves on the Jung Society of Washington’s Board of Directors. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was the first Director of Training at the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally, he helped create the Jungian Studies program at Saybrook University in California, where he served as a professor.

    He lives with his wife, Jill—an artist and retired therapist—in a suburb of Washington, D.C. Together, they have three living children and eight grandchildren.

    He has written a total of 23 books, which have been translated into Swedish, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, Korean, Finnish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Farsi, Japanese, Greek, Chinese, Serbian, Latvian, Ukrainian, Czech, Estonian, and Arabic.

    Topics Discussed In This Episode:
    • Exploring loneliness, isolation, and solitude (00:03:48)
    • James’s journey into Jungian Psychoanalysis (00:09:36)
    • Navigating life’s forks: decisions and changes (00:15:18)
    • Understanding the face of suffering (00:19:03)
    • Discipline in creative practices (00:33:23)
    • Understanding and embracing anxiety (00:37:59)
    • Facing childhood fears and emotional growth (00:43:43)
    • The significance of dreams in self-discovery (00:46:27)
    • Finding meaning throughout life’s journey (00:52:10)

    jameshollis.net

      Posted 7.28.2026
      AD 284 | Mark Wolynn
      “The Art of Healing”

      Mark Wolynn is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. He’s the director of The Family Constellation Institute in the US and is renowned for his work that bridges epigenetics, neuroscience, and somatic healing, and shows how the traumas of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents can live in our bodies as unexplained depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and chronic health conditions. His book It Didn't Start with You is an international bestseller, which has sold more than three million copies worldwide. It won the Silver Nautilus Book Award for Psychology and has been translated into 40 languages. Mark has just released the 2025 revised edition of It Didn't Start with You and The Official It Didn’t Start with You Workbook.

      Topics Discussed In This Episode:
      • Mark shares his experience with Central Serous Retinopathy and his journey into understanding inherited family trauma (00:03:03)
      • How working with one of his patients led Mark to study with Bert Hellinger (00:08:00)
      • Spirituality and the “dark night of the soul” (00:16:44)
      • Mark talks about his daily habits and visualization practice (00:28:55)
      • Trusting and acting on inspiration (00:33:56)
      • The Core Language Approach (00:41:55)
      • Healing as an art form (00:46:43)
      • Final thoughts on healing (01:03:12)

        markwolynn.com

        Posted 3.30.2026
        AD 283 | Aisha Schliessler
        “Leaning Into Authenticity”
        Aisha Schliessler is a writer and director based in Los Angeles and London. A third-generation filmmaker, life behind the camera is in her blood.

        As a narrative director, Aisha is passionate about exploring the human psyche through a nuanced and stylistic lens. Her work emphasizes character and emotional storytelling, often infused with playfulness and irony. A love of architecture, fashion, and photography serves as a throughline in her work, as she strives to craft visually compelling worlds for her characters to inhabit. Drawing from her background in acting, Aisha brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to working with talent and guiding performance.

        Her work spans a wide range of projects and has been featured on platforms such as Free The Work, Booooooom TV, Girls in Film, NoBudge, and Film Shortage.

        Her short film RHINESTONE BLUE, made in collaboration with Fujifilm, screened at several recognized festivals, including the Vail Film Festival, Beverly Hills Film Festival, and Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. The film earned a Telly Award, a Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award, and multiple festival honors, including Best Short.

        Other notable projects include the short film THE CALL, starring Juno Temple, and most recently, the short documentary A GREAT LOVE, profiling the acclaimed equine sculptor, Charlie Langton.

        She is currently in development on her first feature film.

        Topics Discussed In This Episode:
        • How Aisha got started directing films (00:03:09)
        • Her film A Great Love (00:10:58)
        • Being present in the journey (00:17:49)
        • Aisha speaks about her process in filmmaking (00:24:15)
        • Yoshino and Aisha speak about the process of acting and directing (00:32:26) 
        • Exploring subjectivity in art (00:48:46)
        • Leaning into one’s authenticity (00:56:34)

          aishaschliessler.com
          instagram.com/aishaschliessler

          Posted 12.02.2025
          AD 282 | Roy Dean
          “A Constant Journey Into Mastery”

          Roy Dean is a martial artist, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work bridges the worlds of combat and art. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Roy Harris, Roy is known for his elegant approach to movement, mastery, and self-expression. Through his films, writings, and instruction, he reveals the artistry within discipline—showing how the resistance of training can refine both technique and character. His latest projects continue to explore the intersection of creativity, philosophy, and the martial path.

          Topics Discussed In This Episode:
          • Roy’s origin story in martial arts and the philosophies that shaped him (00:03:23)
          • Applying martial arts philosophy to everyday life (00:18:16)
          • On letting go — acceptance, release, and personal evolution (00:34:38)
          • Transforming stress into deeper empathy and expanded perspective (00:42:44)
          • Men and masculinity — reflections on growth and identity (00:51:31)
          • Mentorship — Roy on his teacher, Roy Harris (00:57:58)
          • The duality of jiu jitsu: humbling yet deeply inspiring (01:06:05)
          • The intersection of art and martial arts (01:11:38)
          • Longevity in training — practical advice for recovery and staying in the game (01:18:44)
          • Mastery and style — Roy speaks on mastery; Yoshino on artistic style (01:33:53)
          • Refining fundamentals — patterns, basics, and the value of repetition (01:40:30)
          • Value structures — understanding them and knowing when to transcend them (01:46:58)
          • Embodiment and physicality in art (01:59:50)
          • Roy Dean’s upcoming jiu jitsu retreats (02:07:23)

            roydean.com
            youtube.com/@roydean
            instagram.com/roydean_

            Posted 11.18.2025


            About

            "I started this series as a means for exploration, an exploration of self, and an exploration of the perspectives of other artists.

            This series is an unabridged documentation of conversations between artists. It’s a series dedicated to breaking down the barriers we tend to set up in our own minds. I want to inspire future creatives to have the courage to explore and experiment. This is about making dreams a reality and not about letting our dreams fall to the wayside.

            My intention is to give my audience a sense of real human connection, something that feels rich and organic.

            When I was thinking of a title I thought of the word “movement”.

            In relation to the Renaissance period in art, my goal for this program is to signify a rebirth of consciousness towards the way we look at contemporary art."

            - Yoshino
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