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Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution
A podcast about fostering social media empowerment among teens, youth, and adults through the power of art. Recognizing the dual nature of social media as both enriching and potentially detrimental to mental health, hosts Jeff Hinderscheid and Victoria Jones aim to spark discussions that benefits self-regulation and provide alternatives to excessive social media use through artistic expression. Jeff and Victoria lead us on a journey through exploration of ways to develop a healthy relationship with social media through this podcast as an engaging medium.
Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution
Episode 11: Dr. Vasu Tolia - The intersection of art, medicine, and mental wellness
Jeff is joined by Dr. Vasu Tolia, retired pediatrican in gastroenterology, who has developed a second career as a visual artist. Dr. Tolia shares how the digital environment impacts both the physical and mental health of young people which she has witnessed firsthand. Her journey has led her to create arts specifically designed to promote peace and balance in our increasingly screen-dominated world. Dr. Tolia creates abstract and semi-abstract paintings that serve as visual anchors for mindfulness and emotional regulation, skills that are crucial for young people navigating today's digital landscape. Come join us as we explore how art can serve as a powerful alternative to screentime, and the physiological and psychological benefits of creating and viewing art!
BONUS! Dr. Tolia has offered our listeners a special opportunity to join her artistic inner circle! Check out the link below!
www.vasutolia.art/teensguidetodigitalfreedom
There's a beautiful world just waiting for YOU! Go out and seize the day, and retake control of your life's digital balance!