The Art of Letting Go Podcast
The Art of Letting Go is a podcast that began in 2017 as a personal exploration of mental wellness and personal growth. Relaunching in 2025, the show has evolved into a space where mental health, creativity, and self-discovery intersect. Hosted by Mike Brown, each biweekly episode dives into vulnerable stories, practical tools for wellness, and the transformative power of art.
Whether through personal reflections or guest conversations, The Art of Letting Go offers inspiration and creative strategies to support your mental and emotional well-being.
Episodes
222 episodes
Episode 215 | Creative Freedom with MaryGold
In this inspiring episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with the multi-hyphenate artist MaryGold. They dive deep into what it means to create freely, how routines impact creativity, and the importance of defining ...
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Episode 215
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56:59
Episode 214 | Creating Community with Joshua Michael Cruz
In this powerful episode of The Art of Letting Go, host Mike Brown sits down with Joshua Michael Cruz—coach, community builder, and founder of Where the Soul Grows. They dive deep into the importance of community, vulne...
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Episode 214
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Episode 213 | Past Reflections with James "DatYogaDude" Woods
In this episode of 'The Art of Letting Go,' host Mike Brown takes a reflective journey through some of the most impactful conversations with his longtime friend , James 'Yoga Dude' Woods. Mike and James discuss their individual paths to entrepr...
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Episode 213
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32:57
Episode 212 | "The Restart"
Mike Brown returns to his podcast, 'The Art of Letting Go,' sharing updates on his life and the show's future. He discusses moving back to Houston for family time, relocating to Newark, NJ, and restarting his creative journey. Mike emphasizes t...
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Episode 212
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24:20
Episode 211 | "Where You Been?"
Mike Brown returns to The Art of Letting Go podcast, reflecting on his journey from co-hosting to going solo, his creative evolution during the pandemic, and surviving as a full-time podcaster. Sharing his experiences of leaving Los Angeles, li...
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Episode 211
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14:40
The Art of Letting Go EP 210 (Live at Newark Pride)
In this special live episode of "The Art of Letting Go," recorded at Newark Pride, we delve into the intricate world of relationships, exploring romantic connections, platonic bonds, and the essential practice of self-care. It was a t...
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Episode 210
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46:22
The Art of Letting Go EP 209 (Live at the Ludlow)
In this special live episode recorded at the Ludlow House in New York, NY, we dive into an enriching conversation in honor of Juneteenth and Pride Month. Joined by the dynamic YawnyBlew, we explore the intersections of Blackness and Queerness, ...
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Episode 209
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Lesson 5: Transitioning from Artist to Entrepreneurship with Jeremiah Marquez
Jeremiah Marquez, a graphic designer turned business strategist, takes center stage in the season finale of The Creator's Toolkit. Jeremiah's journey from artist to entrepreneur is a testament to his unwavering dedication and innovative...
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Lesson 4: Navigating Artistic Pivots and Powerful Storytelling with Keisha TK Dutes
Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with Keisha TK Dutes, a multi-talented audio storyteller and visual artist who successfully transitioned from the medical field to the world of audio. Delve into the art of artistic pivots as we...
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Lesson 3: Navigating Creativity, Commerce, and Mental Health with She's Ryan
In this episode of The Creator's Toolkit, we delve into the world of merchandising with She's Ryan, a multi-talented artist based in New York. She shares her insights on navigating the business of merch, revealing what sells and resonat...
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Lesson 2: Unveiling the Merchandise Business with Christoph Jenkins
This week on The Creator's Toolkit, hosts Mike and Yawny take a moment to recap their second week of merch madness, share updates on their new song 'This Shit Hard,' and dive into a conversation with Christoph Jenkins, founder of Th...
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Premiere: The Creator's Toolkit EP 1 Lesson 1: Mastering Rebranding and Relaunching with SadBoyMusic and Rio Japan
In the premiere episode of The Creator's Toolkit, hosts Mike Brown and YawnyBlew dive into the world of relaunching as they gear up for their second ann...
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EP 208 Letting Go of... A Smoking Addiction
This week’s episode is brought to you by The Poet Life (@thepoetlife) and The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council. John talks to us about his addiction to smoking and how he overcame it. He reflects on his origins of smoking, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 208
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9:26
Patreon Exclusive: Happiness Featuring Daddy (Previously Recorded 2019)
This week’s episode was recorded in 2019. It was previously a Patreon exclusive featuring my dad. We had a conversation about happiness and I had a few of my subscribers say this was one of their favorites. All month I am giving previews to wha...
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Patreon Exclusive: Today was a Bad Day (Previously released 1/11/23)
This week’s episode was an exclusive to Patreon when the year first started. Originally recorded January 11, 2023. Mike talks about starting the year with his apartment flooded. manifests being a nomad, and being intentional in life. This episode ...
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Season 2
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18:54
EP 207: Letting Go of... Mis Sentimientos
In episode 207 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' Mike wrote a journal entry to share on the episode. This is also a rough draft to a new podcast that we will be starting next year. Mike has been in Houston for 3 weeks and these were the feeli...
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Episode 207
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EP: 206 Letting Go of... New York (with Special Guest 3ddi3 Wayn3)
In episode 206 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and 3ddi3 Wayn3 as they reflect on Mike’s past month in New York. P&T Knitwear hosted them at their studio and the two friends had an honest conversation about the...
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Episode 206
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EP 205: Letting Go of... Black and Queer (with Special Guest Je'Vel)
In episode 205 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and Je’Vel for a conversation about the power of being both Black and Queer. They talk about music, GLAAD’s Black Queer Creative Summit, community, growth and much mor...
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Season 2
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Episode 205
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44:05
EP 204: Letting Go of... The Black Astronaut (with Special Guest Kamal X)
In episode 204 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and Kamal X for a conversation about storytelling through photography, confidence, overcoming grief, letting go and more. They also discuss the release of his latest b...
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Episode 204
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55:41
EP 203: Letting Go of... Black Men's Health (with Special Guest Denice Ochola)
In episode 203 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and Denice Ochola for a conversation recorded at the Brooklyn Museum. They talk about maternity, Black men’s health, and how Black men can be more supportive of each o...
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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45:55
EP 202: Letting Go of... Uhhhhhhh (with Special Guest YawnyBlew)
In episode 202 of 'The Art of Letting Go,' join your host Mike Brown and the captivating YawnyBlew for a unique conversation recorded in the heart of New York's vibrant park. Explore their nomadic journey, discover how they're e...
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Season 2
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Episode 202
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35:30
EP 201: Letting Go of... Everything
Hey, it's Episode 201 of The Art of Letting Go, and I'm back after a three-month break with an incredible story to share. During my hiatus, I made a bold move, leaving Los Angeles and embracing the nomadic lifestyle. From the stunning v...
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Episode 201
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26:34
The Art of Letting Go EP 200 (End of an Era)
We made it to 200! In this special edition, we have a surprise in store with the incredible YawnyBlew taking the reins as our guest host, while I take a step into the guest seat. Together, we embark on a nostalgic journey thro...
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Episode 200
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57:59
The Art of Letting Go EP 199 (The Road Less Traveled)
We are one episode away from 200! In this episode I talk about where I am at with the podcast, taking a break and what’s next? It has been a journey and I need to take some time to really focus on where I want to go with this podcast. We will d...
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Season 199
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17:47
The Art of Letting Go EP 198 (Learn Something New)
This week I let one of my students, Michelle, lead the episode. She wanted to ask me some questions and we had a conversation that is leading to some of my next steps on this podcasting journey.Meditation by James Woods aka Da...
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Episode 198
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