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Episode Synopsis
In this moving episode of Soul Sparks with Saima, we sit down with illustrator and storyteller John Wandzilak, creator of the post-apocalyptic graphic novel Bolt Voltage. Born from a personal storm of grief, caregiving, and emotional struggle, John’s journey reveals how creativity can become a survival tool and a source of connection. From turning loss into art, to building a healing community through storytelling and color, John opens up about finding clarity in chaos. His robot protagonist becomes a surprising mirror to the human experience—teaching us about stress, transition, and resilience in unexpected ways.
About the Guest:John Wandzilak is an artist, father, and the mind behind Bolt Voltage—a black-and-white graphic novel that channels emotion, therapy, and imagination. What started as a character sketch evolved into a powerful narrative blending grief, sci-fi, and spiritual growth. Through Kickstarter, John is building a collaborative space for readers to color, share, and heal together.
Key Takeaways:
Bolt Voltage began as a small act of creative therapy and grew into a story of emotional survival.
The robot protagonist reflects real human experiences—grief, anxiety, transitions—and subtly teaches readers about healing.
John highlights how sharing vulnerability online can open space for deeper connection and self-expression.
A community-driven art experience helps readers color pages and share reflections, turning passive reading into active healing.
His advice: Don’t wait to feel “ready.” Even one small act of creation—sketching, writing, coloring—can be the start of emotional release.
Connect with John Wandzilak:Support the Bolt Voltage Kickstarter and explore John’s work via Facebook, where readers share colored pages and reflections from the graphic novel. You can find it at http://kck.st/4knPVKN or search 'Bolt Voltage' on Kickstarter.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdubsarts/
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About the Guest:John Wandzilak is an artist, father, and the mind behind Bolt Voltage—a black-and-white graphic novel that channels emotion, therapy, and imagination. What started as a character sketch evolved into a powerful narrative blending grief, sci-fi, and spiritual growth. Through Kickstarter, John is building a collaborative space for readers to color, share, and heal together.
Key Takeaways:
Bolt Voltage began as a small act of creative therapy and grew into a story of emotional survival.
The robot protagonist reflects real human experiences—grief, anxiety, transitions—and subtly teaches readers about healing.
John highlights how sharing vulnerability online can open space for deeper connection and self-expression.
A community-driven art experience helps readers color pages and share reflections, turning passive reading into active healing.
His advice: Don’t wait to feel “ready.” Even one small act of creation—sketching, writing, coloring—can be the start of emotional release.
Connect with John Wandzilak:Support the Bolt Voltage Kickstarter and explore John’s work via Facebook, where readers share colored pages and reflections from the graphic novel. You can find it at http://kck.st/4knPVKN or search 'Bolt Voltage' on Kickstarter.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdubsarts/
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatch
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Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
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