Welcome to Science of the Soul, where Dr. Guillermo Aranda-Mena and

Dr. Aranda-Mena, a university professor and artist, shares his experiences teaching architecture in Italy, the creative process of his art exhibitions, and how his artwork has reconnected him with communities.

Dive into the discussion about the impact of art on mental health, emotional intelligence, and optimizing spaces within workplaces to foster well-being and creativity. We talk about the psychology of space, the role of nature and art, technology and mental health, optimizing workplaces for wellbeing and so much more!

We also discuss his book published in 2019 with his colleague Edward Finch called Creating Emotionally Intelligent Workspaces: A Design Guide to Office Chemistry.

With anecdotes from his travels and the personal story of his 50 paintings exhibition celebrating each year of his life, this episode is a touching exploration of art's transformative power.