There are so many health benefits to being consciously creative, not the least of which is healing – both mentally and physically. For some, COVID shone a spotlight on the healing benefits of creativity. Many creatives have turned to creating in times of stress and know the true impact of creativity from personal or community experiences. In this episode, we discuss some of the research behind leading a more creative life and its impact on our well-being.

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Play List:

• Forbes article on Creativity and Health

• Public Medicine Report on Creativity and Dementia

• Making Music May Not Make You Smarter, But Can Still Be Helpful For Education

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