The Modern Creative Woman
The art and science of creativity, made simple.
Through the lens of art therapy, neurocreativity, and cutting-edge research, you’ll learn not just why you create, but how to create with more freedom, intention, and joy. Dr. Amy Backos — author, art therapist, psychologist, professor and researcher, with 30+ years of experience — unpacks the evidence-based psychology behind creative living.
Come for the science. Stay for the transformation.
Podcasting since 2023 • 137 episodes
The Modern Creative Woman
Latest Episodes
136. The Break Your Brain Is Begging For
“Self-care is how you take your power back.”— Lila Delia🧠 In This EpisodeWhy purpose = values + committed action (from an ACT perspective)How values differ from goals — and why that matters for lo...
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135. The Neuropsychological Change Process and the Art Response
In this episode of The Modern Creative Woman, Dr. Amy Backos continues the conversation on creating more chill holidays by exploring the neuropsychology of choice, habit, and tradition. She weaves personal reflection wi...
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Episode 135
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134. Stop Doing Too Much: Create Your Chill Holiday
The Process Is the Way: How to Actually Enjoy Your Holiday SeasonIn this episode, Amy shares the surprising truth about the exact right moment to pause, relax, and return to yourself: when you fe...
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Episode 134
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133. That Quiet Drift Away From Ourselves...and How to Return
In this episode, Dr. Amy Backos takes you inside a moment every creative woman knows too well—the quiet drift away from our creativity and, in many ways, from ourselves. What begins as a blank page or stalled idea can quickly snowball into self...
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132. Taking Control of Your Brain
In this week’s episode, Dr. Amy Backos invites listeners into a grounding and honest conversation about the power of values—especially as we head into a season filled with expectations, pressure, and anticipatory anxiety. Using the Buddha’s tea...
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Episode 132
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