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Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional Living

Thought Experiment Called Life - Mindset, Resilience, Creativity, and Intentional Living

By: Greta Hotmer - musician martial artist herbalist and educator
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Summary

A grounded exploration of self-discovery, mindset, healing, and intentional living. Hosted by Greta Hotmer, musician, martial artist, herbalist, and lifelong creative, this podcast follows the real, nonlinear path of personal growth, resilience, and becoming who you’re meant to be.


Each episode blends honest conversation, personal storytelling, emotional wellness, nervous system care, and practical tools for embodied healing and self-trust. Topics include mental health, creativity, mindfulness, the mind-body connection, chronic illness, reinvention, and living with purpose in an overstimulated world.


Whether you’re navigating transformation, rebuilding your relationship with yourself, exploring new ways of thinking, or seeking deeper meaning, these conversations invite you to slow down, listen inward, and return to yourself again and again.


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Episodes
  • Creativity, Mental Health, & Building Community with Anthony Elio of Locals Aloud Denverse Podcast
    May 6 2026

    The stars aligned for my conversation with host of the Locals Aloud Denverse Podcast, Anthony Elio. We talked about everything from personal growth as someone who lives an unconventional life, to staying creatively ‘unlocked’, to that time I was attacked by an owl (true story), and we both shared a lot personally about our journeys with mental health and strategies for living a full life. Anthony is such a great podcast host that I had to make sure I was the one asking questions and not the other way around haha.


    Truly this is a heartfelt and fun conversation and a perfect example of what I love about the podcasting space in general. For me, I fell in love with podcasts because I loved hearing two people have real genuine conversations over scripted shows. I would put these kinds of podcasts on while I clean, or cook, or get ready to go somewhere…like having friends sharing the thoughts that we all have about this human experience. Sometimes offering new insights, perspectives, and ideas for your own path.


    I hope you enjoy this unfiltered, genuine conversation and I hope you check out


    Anthony’s podcast ‘Local’s Aloud’ as well: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gjiyT3d5e9QL9ISjosfSE?si=c998e3bee3fc43fa


    From my heart to yours,

    Greta


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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • How to Connect With Your Muse (Without Forcing It) The Secret to Flow State & Consistent Creativity
    Apr 28 2026

    I have spent my life as a creative and around creatives as well. In my recent conversation with the president and one of the founders of the Outdoor Museum of Art in Denver, Cynthia Madden Leitner, we talked a little bit about connecting with our muse as a creative. I share a little about how I connect with my muse and my creative spirit, and I wanted to share that in a little more depth today for anyone who may find it useful.


    I’ve seen brilliant creatives completely paralyzed by their own potential for genius up close many times in my life. These experiences challenged me to find ways to have a healthy “muse connection practice,” if you will, in my own endeavors. And here is what I have learned…please take what resonates.


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    38 mins
  • This Filmmaker Didn't Wait for Permission to Build Community and a Dream
    Apr 21 2026

    Filmmaker and father of 3 girls, David Chavez is a shining example of what it looks like when you choose yourself instead of waiting for someone else to choose you or create your path. Born and raised in NYC, filmmaking called to him at an early age but after working on the set of Iron Man 2 and Bad Boys 3, he knew that he wanted to create something of his own instead of following in the conventional paths.


    Cut to present day, Chavez, has created some truly special waves in Colorado as a filmmaker. He is the co-founder of both Maxxed Out Films and the 72 Hour Kickass Film Fest, bringing filmmakers all across Colorado together, creating opportunities for creation and growth on their own terms. This year there were over 40 short films submitted to the 72 Hour Kickass Film Fest, which when you realize that each film team has 10+ people involved, says a lot about the growing film community in Colorado.


    I met Chavez a few months ago when I was asked to do the score for one of the films for Kickass, 2012. I am super honored to also have been nominated for my film score work…the awards show is on May 3rd…I’ll keep you posted.


    This conversation is special for so many reasons and I cannot wait for you to extract the gems and takeaways from our conversation. If you know someone whom you think may find this conversation inspiring, please share this with them.


    Also, if you want to watch Chavez’s Bond Film Promo that we talk about, go here.


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    1 hr and 37 mins
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