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 • 114 episodes
The Modern Creative Woman
Latest Episodes
113. Art as a Neurological Product
"Art is magical, but it's not magic. It's a neurological product, and we can study this neurological product the same way that we study other complex processes, such as language." Dr. Charles Limb The next three episodes...
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111. Expert or Someone Selling Snake Oil?
A person selling "snake oil" is trying to get your money with a promise of a cure of a variety of problems (business, money, emotional care, mental health, etc.). These cure-alls for various ailments lack any real medicinal properties (Although...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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110. Honor Your Foundations
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." This quote by Audre Lorde starts us off today. We're talking all about the philosophical foun...
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Episode 110
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109. Who's fault is this anyway?
Our minds are a wonderful thing to have, and I want to remind you that your mind and your thoughts are not the boss of you. It's a function in our brain. It's a neurological biological phenomenon to have thoughts. Thoughts are not facts. They'r...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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