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Seeing Our Lives as Works of Art (Season 5, Ep. 10)
In this episode, Jim and Ben discuss seeing our lives as works of art. Whether we consider our lives as an analogy to a painting, song, story, or otherwise, there is something unique we can learn that will help us better understand this amazing life th...
Art and Gift-Giving (Season 5, Ep. 9)
In this episode, Jim and Ben share about their challenge to create a work of art as a gift for someone. They discuss what they learned while creating art to express love and connection and the importance of loving and focusing on others for our mental ...
Visualization and a Healthy Challenge (Season 5, Ep. 8)
In this episode, Jim and Ben share about their visualization challenge to sketch an icon of themselves as saints. They also discuss the power of creativity and visualization, especially in finding freedom from anxiety.
Creative Uses of Art and Music Therapy (Season 5, Ep. 7)
In this episode, Jim and Ben discuss some creative ways that art and music therapy are utilized. They end the episode by challenging themselves to engage in an artistic process for their own personal growth. Tune in to episode 8 to hear how it went!
Effective Journaling (Season 5, Ep. 6)
In this episode, Jim and Ben share insights on the role of journaling in promoting mental health and spiritual growth. They also discuss common pitfalls that undermine the benefits of journaling, as well as how to set yourself up for success. -
Bibliotherapy and the Power of Reading (Season 5, Ep. 5)
In this episode, Jim and Ben discuss how reading can positively impact psychological health, sleep habits, and the physical health of your brain. They also share some of their reading habits and the personal benefits they have received from reading.
The Effects of Receiving Art (Season 5, Ep. 4)
In this episode, Jim and Ben look at the effects of receiving art, particularly the findings of Ellen Winner who has studied the psychology of art. They also discuss the unique power of films and share some of their favorite movies and cinematic tools....
Our Common Identity as Artists (Season 5, Ep. 3)
In this episode, Jim and Ben discuss the different lies we believe about being artists and making art, as well as how we can begin to see ourselves as artists, as people with creativity. There is a difference between professional and amateur artists,
The Effectiveness of Music Therapy (Season 5, Ep. 2)
***Sorry for the audio quality, we've had a few obstacles and headsets are a hot commodity these days! The quality should be back for episode 3 :) - In this episode, Jim and Ben discuss three studies that examine the effectiveness of music therapy.