Go Coach Yourself!
Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.
In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!
About Vic Smith, CPCC
Go Coach Yourself!
No Instructions, Just a Studio: Creative Practices for a Meaningful Life
Is it possible that life doesn’t come with instructions... but with a studio?
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Ryan and Vic explore how creative practices like watercolor, printmaking, mosaics, and ceramics hold powerful metaphors for self-discovery, meaningful connection, and living intentionally.
Whether you consider yourself “artistic” or not, this episode invites you to think differently about how you approach identity, values, and growth. Because every time you show up to create, you’re also showing up to life.
🧠 Topics we explore:
- What watercolor teaches us about patience and the discomfort of becoming
- How Japanese printmaking reflects values, alignment, and daily choices
- Why mosaics help us integrate sharp edges and discarded parts of our story
- What ceramics reveal about surrender, presence, and letting go
- The science behind creativity, neuroplasticity, and emotional health
This isn’t just about creativity. It’s about becoming.
Tools
References:
- Drexel University: At Any Skill Level, Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones
- James Kaufman’s Four C Model of Creativity
Hosts:
Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching
Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk
