The Haunted Artist, Somatic Memory, and the Capacity for Desire

In this episode, Ruby Rose Fox explores why so many artists remain dysregulated despite spending their lives creating art. Drawing on the work of Peter Levine, she explains how somatic memory—trauma stored in the body without conscious recollection—can drive patterns of self-sabotage, overwork, and insatiable ambition. Through personal stories and nervous system science, Ruby argues that many artists unconsciously mistake chaos for creativity and excitement for purpose. The solution isn...