Episode 19 -Stressed or Inspired? The Art of Using Stress Wisely
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Stress is one of those words that instantly makes our shoulders tighten. But what if not all stress is bad? In this episode, we unpack the complicated relationship we have with stress — from the kind that pushes us to grow, to the kind that wears us down — and explore how creativity can be a powerful tool for restoring balance.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Good Stress vs. Bad Stress
How to tell the difference between the stress that fuels growth and the stress that drains your body and mind. -
The Role of Rest
Why rest isn’t just a luxury — it’s the key factor that determines whether stress strengthens you or harms you. -
Why Americans Are So Stressed
A look at cultural pressures, overwork, and societal norms that keep us stuck in cycles of chronic stress. -
The Science of Art & Stress Relief
What’s happening in your brain when you make art, and why creativity naturally soothes your nervous system. -
Harnessing Good Stress
Practical ways to lean into healthy stress for growth and resilience, while keeping it from tipping into overwhelm.
Sources:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0282789
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/8/1077
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693
https://our.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2022/09/Christensen_J.pdf
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/6/701
https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-05091-2
While this isn’t art therapy, and I’m not a licensed therapist, these creative exercises have been powerful tools for healing in my own life and in the lives of women I work with.
