The Mad Genius Thesis

Dancing with Ophelia – Madness, Creativity, and Recovery


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In this episode ofThe Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we exploreDancing with Ophelia by Jeanne Ellen Petrolle, a deeply personal and thought-provoking look at mental illness, creativity, and the path to recovery. Petrolle shares her own experiences with manic episodes, weaving them with analyses of modernist literature and female artists who also navigated the fine line between madness and artistic expression. She challenges the purely biomedical model of mental illness, advocating for a holistic approach that embraces the social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. Can madness serve as a catalyst for self-discovery and creative breakthroughs? Join us as we explore the intersection of mental illness, art, and the search for meaning.

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