1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 When I first picked up the paintbrush, I had no idea how much art would one day impact my life. At first, painting was just a fun hobby, a way to add some me time in my life. I didn’t know that it would SAVE my life.&amp;nbsp; The truth is, though: Art heals. Not just mentally, but physically, too. In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I want to talk about why.&amp;nbsp; Even if you’ve never even so much as touched paint or drawn a stick figure before, you’re going to want to listen to this one! Because truly, we can all benefit from art.&amp;nbsp; Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com! Resources mentioned: Season 2, Episode 12: 5 Things To Do Today To Enhance Your Art Sales &amp;amp; Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-38-5-things-to-do-today-to-enhance-your-art-sales-creativity/&amp;nbsp; Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking The Stress Cycle by By Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA: https://amzn.to/48yKeSS&amp;nbsp; At Any Skill Level, Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones: https://drexel.edu/news/archive/2016/june/art_hormone_levels_lower&amp;nbsp; Nearly one billion people have a mental disorder: WHO: https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/06/1120682&amp;nbsp; Why making art is the new meditation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/08/25/why-making-art-is-the-new-meditation/&amp;nbsp; The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/49uNpwb&amp;nbsp; Brene Brown on unused creativity: https://theofficeonline.com/2015/09/18/brene-brown-on-creativity/&amp;nbsp; Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6&amp;nbsp; Jodie’s Honest Art Mixed Media Journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/jodie-king-merch/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal&amp;nbsp; For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King https://sites.libsyn.com/455256 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30116388/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/168268748