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Episode 5: What can sorcery teach us about creativity?
"Creativity feels like magic."
In this episode, Yulia and Birna explore the enchanting world of creativity, likening it to magic. Birna shares how belief, creativity, and repetition helped her recover from chronic pain after a car accident. We talk about the neuroscience behind placebo, the fear that blocks creative expression, and how nature and boredom can reignite imagination.
We cover:
00:00 – Belief, placebo, and the real magic of healing
06:30 – Birna’s recovery: creativity, repetition, and reprogramming pain
12:00 – Fear, identity, and why many don’t see themselves as creative
17:00 – Nature, sensory connection, and walking as a creative guide
23:30 – Accidents, unexpected gifts, and the neuroscience of change
30:00 – Limits, ceilings, and the fear of outgrowing what’s familiar
36:30 – Training creativity, daily practices, and finding your signal
🔗 Links & Resources:
→ Birna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/birnadb/
→ Birna’s brainstorming app: https://www.bulby.com/
Stay in touch:
→ The Breath of Life (Substack)
Creating experiences of interconnectedness—with ourselves, others, and the world.
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about
→ Berlin Breath Walks
Slow walks using breath and forest presence to recalibrate your nervous system.
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/p/berlin-breath-walks
→ Nature Flow Lab
Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.
https://natureflowlab.com/
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By Yulia Bogdanova"Creativity feels like magic."
In this episode, Yulia and Birna explore the enchanting world of creativity, likening it to magic. Birna shares how belief, creativity, and repetition helped her recover from chronic pain after a car accident. We talk about the neuroscience behind placebo, the fear that blocks creative expression, and how nature and boredom can reignite imagination.
We cover:
00:00 – Belief, placebo, and the real magic of healing
06:30 – Birna’s recovery: creativity, repetition, and reprogramming pain
12:00 – Fear, identity, and why many don’t see themselves as creative
17:00 – Nature, sensory connection, and walking as a creative guide
23:30 – Accidents, unexpected gifts, and the neuroscience of change
30:00 – Limits, ceilings, and the fear of outgrowing what’s familiar
36:30 – Training creativity, daily practices, and finding your signal
🔗 Links & Resources:
→ Birna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/birnadb/
→ Birna’s brainstorming app: https://www.bulby.com/
Stay in touch:
→ The Breath of Life (Substack)
Creating experiences of interconnectedness—with ourselves, others, and the world.
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about
→ Berlin Breath Walks
Slow walks using breath and forest presence to recalibrate your nervous system.
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/p/berlin-breath-walks
→ Nature Flow Lab
Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.
https://natureflowlab.com/