Episode 128. I’ve never been more convinced of the power of creativity in creating amazing things in the world, in our bodies, and in our businesses.

Today’s episode is a solo episode where I dive into my thoughts on this based on my conversation last episode with Marlys Woods, LMFT.

Check out that conversation here.

Without further ado, let’s dive in!

What to Expect in this Episode

I cover the following:

How we, and I, have de-valued music and the arts as a form of healing in the past
Why I think it’s essential now more than ever that we re-connect with it as we explore innovative approaches to the many problems of the world
Collective healing with music and missed opportunities with a life devoid of arts and music
How connecting with creativity through music and dance has been incredibly healing to me in a very short time
My reflections on the healing that occurred in simply discussing my emotional experience with a song with Marlys (Including discussion about the song I talked to Marlys about which can be found here) (includes an example of a protector part of me, and an exiled one who has held a burden)
Using music and dance and other creative expression to connect with pre-verbal parts
The importance of getting the emotion out of you, versus isolating in it
The impact of creativity in creating sustainable businesses that work around your life (with Marlys Woods and Megan Gunnell as really fascinating examples of this)
How you can be sure to hear if Marlys and I do a collaborative experiential event for therapists to experience the healing power of music (we are already brainstorming on this)
And so much more!

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