The Art of Well-Being: Positive Psychology Meets Creativity with Lizzie Larock
Release Date: 11/30/2023
How To Tap Into Easy Creative Self Care With Watercolor Meditation - Chat With Course Alumna Ashley Beverly
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3 Practical Tips to Overcome Creative Blocks and Unlock Your Creativity
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My signature course is currently open for enrollment. Visit below if you are feeling stuck and stressed and would like to learn how to harness the power of mindfulness with watercolors: Overcoming Creative Blocks: Learn about common misconceptions around creative blocks and how to navigate through them to unleash your creativity. Empowering Creative Practices: Gain insights into small, actionable steps that can significantly impact your creative journey. Watercolor Meditation Course: An invitation to delve deeper into your creative exploration through Volta's comprehensive course...
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Try This Surprising Approach for Easy Meditation, Perfect for Beginners
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Join my FREE Creative Wellness Retreat: Personal Meditation Journey Volta discusses her decade-long meditation practice and its initial challenges. Acknowledges the struggle with quieting the mind, especially with anxiety. Evolution of Watercolor Meditation Inspiration from painting an Enso Circle, combining breath with brush strokes. Highlights the meditative state achieved through creative engagement. Benefits of Visual Meditation Discusses brain science and the impact of creative activities on stress levels. Encourages using visual meditation as an alternative to traditional...
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Creative Wellness: The Surprising Link Between Creativity and Mental Health
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Join my FREE retreat on Creative Wellness: Link Between Creativity and Calm (00:01:57) Discussion on how art positively impacts mental and emotional well-being. Personal story of discovering watercolor's stress-relieving effects. The Science of Art and Stress (00:04:47) How creative activities release happiness chemicals and reduce stress hormones. Studies showing art’s effect on lowering cortisol and enhancing decision-making. Overcoming Creative Fear (00:09:49) Encouragement to engage in art without fear of imperfection. The difference between external and internal...
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How to Unlock Your Creative Calm with a Creative Self Care Practice
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To grab Volta's free guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: To join the free and private Calm and Creative Community, visit On today's episode, Volta chats with Nichole Lee on the powerful topic of trauma, healing and creativity. Here are the main takeaways: Redefining Trauma: Exploring the varied impact of trauma, big or small, on our lives. The Body's Trauma Story: Unpacking how trauma is stored and released physically. Beyond 'Big T, Little T': Breaking down the myth of trauma's magnitude. Intentional Healing Practices: The power of aligning affirmations with...
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Art, Balance, and Self-Care: How Being Creative Increases Productivity with Sara Glupker
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To grab Volta's free guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: To join the free and private Calm and Creative Community, visit Take-aways from the episode: [00:02:09] Overcoming Challenges: Sara shares challenges from art school to balancing family life. Advice on defining 'bare minimum' and self-care to avoid burnout. [00:05:24] Rediscovering Creativity: Tips for reigniting creative spark by exploring different mediums. Significance of self-care activities like painting pottery, pickleball. [00:07:12] Self-Care and Routine: Emphasis on skincare as...
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This episode with Meredith Arthur is a profound exploration of the intersection between mental health and creativity. It provides invaluable insights for anyone struggling with anxiety or looking to understand the complex nature of creative minds better. To grab Volta's free guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: To join the free and private Calm and Creative Community, visit Show Summary with Timestamps: [00:01:36] Meredith's Revelation: Her journey to discovering she had generalized anxiety disorder at 39, highlighting the physical symptoms and the birth of Beautiful...
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Hello, and welcome back to the Calm and Creative Podcast. I'm your host, Volta. In this episode, we delve into a simple yet profound practice – choosing a "Word of the Year." This practice is a way to set your intentions and guide your actions throughout the year. Let's explore how to select a word that resonates with your soul and propels you forward in your creative and personal journey. Download the fillable PDF worksheet to discover your Word of the Year: https://colorsnack.myflodesk.com/kl00ge5nv8 Show Notes: The Essence of a Word of the Year: Diving into what it means and how it...
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To grab my free guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: In this episode I dive into the topic of embodying your future self. I came across this idea by reading the book - Be Your Future Self Now, by Dr. Ben Hardy ( I highly recommend this book). I share some vulnerable stories and how I am learning to become my future self in the present moment and trusting myself to take bold action. Thanks for being here, sweet friend!
info_outlineWelcome to a new episode of the "Calm and Creative Podcast," where we delve into the fascinating intersection of art, creativity, mindfulness, and mental health. In this episode, we have an enriching conversation with Lizzie Larock, an applied positive psychology-based coach. Together, we explore how embracing creativity can significantly enhance our resilience and overall well-being, especially in challenging times.
To grab Volta's free guide to 5 Easy Exercises for Creative Relaxation, visit: https://www.colorsnack.com/calm
To join the free and private Calm and Creative Community, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/804189398089705/
Key Takeaways:
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Lizzie's Life Lessons: Lizzie chats about her switch from high-stress restaurant life to the chill vibes of mindfulness and positive psychology.
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Positive Psychology, Simply Put: Dive into the cool world of positive psychology with us – it's all about bouncing back and feeling all the feels!
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Gratitude Meets Grief: Lizzie opens up about how being thankful can walk hand-in-hand with grief, helping us flex instead of break when times get tough.
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Gratitude, Up Close and Personal: Let's get real about gratitude! We talk about why it's super important to be specific with our thanks, including trying out the "Three Good Things" exercise to feel awesome.
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Creativity Comeback: Hear Lizzie's story about rekindling her love for photography and how it's been like a balm for her soul.
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Creativity in the Fast Lane: Got a hectic schedule? No sweat! We've got some neat tricks for squeezing in some creative fun, even with just your phone and a few spare moments.
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Art for a Happy Mind: We chat about why getting artsy can be a serious game-changer for your mental health, especially with everything going on in the world.
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Your Creative Call to Action: We're here to pump you up to find and embrace your own creative spark – because everyone deserves to feel creatively fulfilled!
This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to enrich their creative journey with mindfulness and positive psychology strategies. Whether you're an artist, a creative professional, or simply someone seeking a more fulfilling and resilient life, this conversation with Lizzie offers valuable insights and practical tips to inspire your path.