Bringing Light to the Darkside of Art

"and redefining Recovery as Renewal, Remembering, and Creative Transformation "

Join Rich as he explores the struggles and triumphs of the artistic journey—turning setbacks into sparks of transformation.

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Rich Wright - Artist Lifestyle Coach

Ever felt the weight of the world while trying to create? You're not alone! I’ve felt that weight since I was a kid, gifted with the ability to create with very little artistic training, I developed my career out of shear desire to CREATE!

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Mission:

Rich Wright is a seasoned artist and designer with over 30 years of experience across multiple industries. Throughout his extensive career, Rich has faced and overcome significant mental health challenges, including a suicide attempt. His journey to healing has transformed him into a beacon of hope and inspiration for other creatives facing similar struggles.

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Introducing:

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Latest Artist Recovery Podcast Episode :

New Episodes every Friday! I’m Rich — and here, recovery means resilience. Because for artists, it’s more than survival… it’s revival.

This show is about the real journey of being a working creative — the highs, the lows, the pivots, and the reinventions that shape who we are. Together we’ll explore how setbacks can spark transformation, how loss can open new paths, and how resilience fuels the heart of every artist’s story.

If you’ve ever faced doubt, setback, or the call to reinvent yourself, you’re in the right place. Let’s recover — and create — together.”

Tune in on all major podcast platforms from links in the main menu.

On the Artist Recovery podcast we dove deep into my creative journey, mental health story, and how I found my spark again. It’s a story of resilience, and Rich asked the kind of questions that pull real truth to the surface. Rich is a phenomenal host! Feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share these parts of my story and connect through such meaningful dialogue.
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