In this inspiring episode, CJ Miller shares a deeply personal story about waiting for a sign from Spirit—and the pivotal lesson he learned about the power of setting an intention. Guided by Dr. Petra’s wisdom, CJ realized that Spirit knows our gifts, but as co-creators, we must choose and ask.

Reflecting on Matthew 7:7-8 — "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" — CJ explores how intention activates the creative process. He encourages listeners to claim their desires with clarity and participate fully in co-creation.

Through mindful creative practices and the art of self-discovery, CJ reveals how we are all spiritually connected—and reminds us that there are as many possibilities as stars in the sky. The episode closes with a simple yet powerful visualization to help you set your own sacred intention today.

Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this soulful episode, CJ Miller speaks with contemporary artist Victoria Tara, whose captivating paintings emerge from meditation, healing, and devotion. Raised by the Sea of Azov in southeastern Ukraine and now rooted in Miami, Victoria blends Eastern and Western traditions to create visual meditations—paintings that act as portals to inner peace.

She shares the moment her artistic path became clear while participating in Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering at the sacred river Sangam, where dualities dissolve and Oneness is remembered. In the river, she received a vision and a word: Yantra—the ancient Hindu symbol of divine geometry. Today, she leads workshops where participants paint yantras as intentional meditations.

Victoria and CJ explore the role of stillness, the symbolic power of the lotus flower, and what it means to paint from a place beyond thought. Her work invites us into the space between the sounds, where the essence of light—beyond any name—reveals itself.

Art becomes the practice. The painting becomes the prayer.
Visit her at victoriatara.com and on Instagram @victoria.tara.art

Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

Belief systems can get in the way of recognizing that we are love, and that Creative Intelligence operates through us naturally—if we let it.

In this episode, host CJMiller explores how limiting beliefs block our creativity and spiritual flow. He shares personal stories, including a conversation with a friend who reminded him of the simple but powerful practice: Release and Replace. If you believe “I’m not worthy” or “I’m not an artist”, Spirit—Creative Intelligence—can only reach you as far as you allow.

Even that lunch conversation, CJ notes, was an example of Creative Intelligence speaking through another.

CJ also reflects on his upbringing in a critical family, learning to recognize old habits of focusing on what’s wrong and choosing instead to replace that focus with gratitude—a practice that serves both in life and in the art studio. The message? Notice what’s working.

This isn’t just about painting. It’s about how you move through life, how you speak to yourself, and how you believe in your own creative power.

If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m not an artist”, this episode invites you to release that belief—and replace it with something like:
“I am a creator. I get better and better every day.”

CJ also shares details about his upcoming Spiritual Artist Retreat, where participants will walk a labyrinth to practice releasing a limiting belief and making space for something new to emerge. For more on labyrinth walks, check out this video: Watch here.

In this episode, I share a real-life moment of being emotionally triggered after a phone call from my mother—and how that experience became the perfect opportunity to walk through the Receptivity Chart, a visual model I use in my coaching and retreats. Rather than getting stuck in reaction, I used this moment to check in with myself: Where am I on the chart? What’s blocking my ability to receive guidance from Creative Intelligence?

Our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and old pain patterns—what Eckhart Tolle would call the “pain body”—can cloud our inner channel and disconnect us from flow. When I find myself blocked, I pause. I surrender to what’s happening, speak about myself in the third person to get perspective, write it out, and ask: Do I still believe this? Is this mine, or something I inherited? These practices gently clear the static and return me to presence.

If you’d like to follow along visually, you can download a copy of the Receptivity Chart under the Practice Guides tab at spiritualartisttoday.com. It’s a powerful reminder that while we can’t always control being triggered, we can choose how we return to alignment.

At the end of this episode, CJ does a short guided meditation to ease you through a triggering experience.

For more information on CJ, visit his website www.spiritualartistoday.com. His book, "The Spiritual Artist" is available on Amazon.

In this heartfelt conversation, CJ Miller speaks with transformational creativity and grief coach Susie Stonefield, who believes that “the wound is where the Light enters”—a quote from Rumi that guides her entire practice. Susie helps clients hold their grief through the healing practice of art journaling, which she sees not just as a creative outlet but as a form of spiritual practice. Rather than striving for perfection or hanging something on a wall, her work invites people to make space for their wordless heart to speak—to witness their emotions without judgment and transform pain into beauty.

Together, CJ and Susie explore how traditional art training often distances people from their emotional truth, and how intuitive, process-based creation allows us to reclaim that connection. Susie shares her personal story of navigating her son's complex health journey and how it led her to this work. Her grief became her teacher, showing her that creativity could be a compass in the darkest moments. They also discuss the collective grief many are feeling today—about the state of the world, climate change, political division—and how creative practice offers both refuge and revelation.

Listeners are invited to download Susie’s free resource, “Creativity and Grief Invitations Workbook,” at https://www.susiestonefield.com/podcast-gift1

Whether you're navigating personal loss, existential unease, or simply seeking a way to reconnect with your inner voice, this episode offers both encouragement and practical tools to help you walk with grief—one intuitive mark at a time.

For more information on CJ and his coaching and retreats, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com.

Have you ever been asked, “What’s your passion?”—and found yourself coming up blank? In this heartfelt episode, CJMiller explores why so many of us feel disconnected from our deepest loves, and how passion is often something we remember, not find.

Drawing from personal stories, childhood insights, and spiritual reflection, CJ shares how our Creative DNA is imprinted long before society, money, or fear pulls us off course. You’ll be guided to reconnect with what once lit you up—without explanation, without apology.

This episode includes a powerful visualization exercise to help you quiet the noise and listen for the passions you may have been ignoring. Because when you honor what you love, you step into the joy of your true expression—as a Spiritual Artist, here to create from the inside out.

For more information, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com.

In this episode, CJ Miller shares a foundational insight for every creative: your best art doesn’t start with materials or technique—it starts with your state of being.

While many artists focus on what board to use or how to blend colors, CJ invites us to explore what he calls the space before creation—that quiet, present-centered awareness where alignment begins. As a spiritual artist, he’s learned that when he first connects with his emotions, body, and inner presence, his creative work becomes more powerful, intuitive, and alive.

CJ introduces his Alignment and Receptivity model—a simple but profound tool to monitor your creative state—and explains why your first job as an artist is to step into presence. When you’re in alignment, you can hear Creative Intelligence speak. You’re not forcing art into existence—you’re allowing it.

“Don’t focus so much on what you’re doing. Hold it lightly. But don’t lose yourself in unconsciousness.”

If you’ve ever felt blocked or disconnected in the studio, this episode offers a powerful reframe:
Align first. Then apply your technique. That’s where the real art begins.

For more information, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com or purchases CJ's book, "The Spiritual Artist" on Amazon.

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Spiritual Artist Podcast, CJMiller sits down with Antoinette Roze, visionary CEO of WPC Speakers Global Agency and host of the SPEAKPact Podcast. With over 30 years of experience, Antoinette helps experts transform into sought-after speakers, guiding them to increase their impact, income, and influence through the art of storytelling and authentic voice.

But Antoinette’s story begins long before the stage. Diagnosed with late-stage cancer as a child and navigating the foster care system, she shares her powerful journey of survival, spirit, and self-discovery. From refusing treatments that made her feel sicker to trusting her inner knowing, Antoinette's healing path led her to explore alternative wellness, host her own Texas Natural Wellness Expo, and ultimately become a passionate advocate for non-toxic, non-invasive healing—body, mind, and spirit.

Together, CJ and Antoinette explore:

✨ The moment that awakened her awareness and led to a life of service
✨ How to map your core talk and create a speaker's story bank
✨ Why authenticity comes from subtracting, not adding
✨ The difference between speaking to perform and speaking to transform
✨ How to “listen with release” and stay genuinely curious
✨ Why your voice is your power, and must never be buried

From motivational speaker coaching to spiritual insight, Antoinette encourages listeners to step into their truth, collect the data of their life, and share their message to create microtransformations in others.

💬 “Speak from your scars, not your open wounds.”
🎧 “Connection isn’t about you—it’s about them.”

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to find their voice, tell their story, and step fully into their purpose—on stage or in life.

For more information about Antoinette Roze and how to submit as a speaker, visit https://wellnessproductionsco.com/.

To learn more about CJMiller and explore his work, visit https://www.spiritualartisttoday.com/.