Deep Dive Series: Engaging Whole Brain to Ignite Joy with Karen DeLoach
Description
In this episode, we are joined by Karen DeLoach, an artist, art teacher, art author, and creativity specialist. We delve into the importance of engaging both the right and left sides of the brain through creative activities to ignite joy. We discuss how creative pursuits can bring healing, reduce anxiety, and foster connection in our increasingly digital and detached society. Karen shares practical examples and encourages listeners to take small steps towards a more fulfilling and joyful life. The episode also highlights the impact of creative engagement on the soul and provides inspiration for finding and reactivating joy-inducing activities from one's past.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest
00:26 The Importance of Joy and Creativity
00:58 Karen's Background and Insights
02:03 Balancing Left and Right Brain Activities
02:50 The Role of Creativity in Reducing Anxiety
05:32 Engaging in Simple Joyful Activities
06:23 Connecting Through Shared Activities
11:37 The Power of Volunteering and Community Engagement
20:00 Overcoming Creative Inhibitions
24:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
About Our Guest
Karen DeLoach is an award-winning artist/art teacher, author, minister, wife, mother, grandmother and speaker/coach. She has a BFA in painting/ drawing and an MA in Studio Art. She has written three art books: How to Draw, How to Paint and Art History & Appreciation, which are used in her college and online classes.
United States
