The Power of Creativity: Exploring the Connection between Art and Well-being with Berry Stein

In this episode, Shira welcomes Berry Stein, an art educator, to delve into the concept of disconnection syndrome and its effect on decision-making. They discuss the interplay between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, and how stress and busyness hinder their connection, leading to short-term, impulsive choices. The conversation delves into practical ways individuals can incorporate creativity into their daily lives. They discuss the accessibility of activities such as doodling, collage-making, and drawing with scissors, emphasizing that technical skills are not necessary to reap the rewards of art-making. The episode emphasizes the significance of mindfulness and intentionality in creativity, drawing parallels to childhood experiences that evoked a sense of joy and wonder. Do you have a creative practice you want to share with us? DM Shira on Instagram  or tell us your thoughts via an Apple Podcast review. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Get the real deal in a synbiotic with Seed. Visit seed.com/INSTINCTS and use code INSTINCTS  to redeem 30% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.