What Are You Ready to Reclaim?

The Reclaimed Podcast explores the theme of personal reclamation, focusing on the aspects of identity and creativity that individuals often set aside in their lives. Hosts Jane Vellante and Royce Hunt Bell reflect on their experiences as women who have navigated the challenges of motherhood and career, emphasizing the gradual process of losing touch with one's own desires and dreams while fulfilling societal and familial roles.

They discuss the transition to empty nesting and the subsequent identity crisis that can arise when the responsibilities that once defined them are no longer present. The conversation highlights the importance of self-worth and self-love, urging listeners to recognize that their value is not tied to external roles or societal expectations. The hosts encourage individuals to reclaim their time, energy, and creativity, suggesting that meaningful work can come from within rather than from external validation.

Additionally, they address the impact of social media on self-perception and anxiety, advocating for a shift in mindset that allows for personal growth and exploration. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on what they are ready to reclaim in their lives, fostering a sense of community and support for those navigating similar journeys.

What’s something you love that you’ve set aside? In this episode of The Reclaimed Podcast, Jane Bellante and Royce Hunt Bell explore what it means to return to your own interests and ask what you want for yourself now.

We talk about how our identities become intertwined with the roles we fill and how unfamiliar it can feel to choose something simply because it matters to us. Jane shares how a major health scare brought self-worth into focus, while Royce reflects on claiming the word “artist” and making room for creative growth.

Our conversation connects experimenting with art to experimenting with life. Trying an unfamiliar material or walking somewhere new can give you a chance to discover what excites you. Following that curiosity helps you learn more about who you are today.

Along the way, we explore how comparison influences our choices and how the way we speak to ourselves shapes what we’re willing to pursue.

What are you ready to reclaim? We’d love to hear your answer—and whether you’d enjoy a collection of prompts for experimenting with art and everyday life.

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Next episode: The Art of Beginning Before You’re Ready.