ENCORE: Susan Wachler: The Alchemy of Emotion and Metal & the Courage to Create Honestly

<p>What does it really mean to live a creative life that’s true — not tidy, not performative, but real?</p><p>In this conversation, jewelry artist <strong>Susan Wachler</strong> shares her journey from a multi-generational family of jewelers to her own late-in-life return to the bench after decades as a psychotherapist. Her work carries the weight of both lineage and lived experience — raw, textural, and deeply human.</p><p>We talk about redefining success, creating without proof, and how honesty — both emotional and artistic — can become a kind of freedom. Susan also reflects on what it means to make art in uncertain times, to let intuition lead, and to find joy in the alchemy of the studio.</p><p>It’s a conversation about resilience, honesty, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up for your craft simply because you love it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Susan...</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/susanwachlerjewelry/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@susanwachlerjewelry</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://susanwachlerjewelry.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">susanwachlerjewelry.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Love the Podcast?</p><p>Support an episode: <a href="https://www.slowmadepodcast.com/support-the-podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Click here to learn more!⁠</a></p><p>Without your support I couldn’t continue the Slowmade Podcast. Thank you so much!</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Christine and Slowmade...</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christinemighion/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠@christinemighion⁠</a></p><p>Jewelry Website: <a href="https://christinemighion.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠christinemighion.com⁠</a></p><p>Slowmade: <a href="https://slowmadepodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠slowmadepodcast.com</a></p><p><br /></p>