Your Brain on Creativity: The Stress-Relief Paths You Should be Using - with Guest Diane Dreher

When life feels heavy, hectic, or overwhelming — your creativity show you paths to solve problems and find answers.

In this heartfelt conversation with psychologist, author, and coach Diane Dreher, we explore how art, writing, movement, meditation, and inner work become powerful tools for self-care, mental health, and deep well-being.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• A glimpse into Diane’s new book “Pathways to Inner Peace” with an explanation of the 9 pathways you can use through your creativity to create opportunities, find balance and reduce stress.

• Creativity isn’t a luxury. It’s a vital self-care resource for emotional health, resilience, and inner peace.

• How creativity helps release stress, process emotions, and restore balance when you feel depleted.

• The surprising ways creative expression builds self-esteem, clarity, and a sense of purpose — especially when combined with mindful practices.

• Practical ideas and gentle exercises to weave creativity into everyday life — even when time, energy, or motivation feels thin.

• How integrating creative care + self-care + inner growth supports not just your art, but your mental and spiritual health (the kind of care Diane calls “personal renaissance”).

If you’ve ever wondered if your sketches, journaling, or little creative experiments “really matter” — this episode will show you: yes. They matter deeply.

They might even be what saves you.

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Find out more about Diane Dreher:

Amazon link to Diane’s new book “Pathways to Inner Peace”
Diane’s Website: https://www.dianedreher.com/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:08 Diane's Journey and Renaissance Inspiration
03:09 The Concept of Calling and Creativity
04:44 Challenges and Overcoming Adversity
12:26 The Role of Nature and Creativity
15:49 Morning Rituals and Meditation
21:21 Building Confidence and Overcoming Obstacles
29:03 Discovering Your Calling and Creativity
29:33 Managing Stress and Finding Solutions
32:00 The Power of Community and Connection
33:50 Introducing 'Pathways to Inner Peace'
34:13 Nine Pathways to Greater Peace
35:05 Mindful Presence and Simple Practices
36:58 Building Community Through Micro Moments
39:21 Meditation and Mantra Practices
40:42 Kindness, Purpose, and Intuition
48:14 The Pathway of Joy and Happiness Habits
52:22 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude