The Healing Road Podcast

The Healing Road Podcast


Latest Episodes

Special Message About The Healing Road Podcast
August 10, 2020

In this special message to our listeners, we announce the ending of The Healing Road Podcast and the news that we’re working on a new podcast project. Thank you to all our listeners for tuning in, we hoped you benefited from this podcast.

Seeing Our Lives as Works of Art (Season 5, Ep. 10)
June 08, 2020

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)
June 01, 2020

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)
May 25, 2020

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)
May 17, 2020

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)
May 11, 2020

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)
May 04, 2020

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)
April 27, 2020

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)
April 20, 2020

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)
April 13, 2020

***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.