Ivy Ross, Vice President of Hardware Design at Google and jewelry designer, joins Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab. Together, they challenge the perception of art as mere entertainment, presenting it as a transformative force for creativity and well-being. They explore how neuroaesthetics connects art and science, revealing the therapeutic impact of creative engagement on mood and emotional health. Listen in as they discuss the role of art in family life, personal expression, and enhancing daily experiences.

Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, and Ivy Ross, VP of Design at Google, explore the profound impact of art on brain function and well-being. They discuss how engaging with creativity for just 20 minutes can enhance mental performance and flow. The duo highlights the healing power of artistic expression, its ability to foster social connections, and the emerging field of neuroaesthetics. They also delve into AI's role in art creation, revealing opportunities for collaboration while emphasizing the irreplaceable human touch in creativity.

Ivy Ross, Google's VP of Design and an accomplished artist, and Susan Magsamen, founder of the International Arts and Mind Lab, dive into the transformative power of art. They reveal how just 20 minutes of artistic engagement daily can rival exercise and mindfulness. Discover how nature is seen as the pinnacle of art and that simple activities like humming or gardening qualify as creative experiences. The duo also emphasizes art's role in neuroplasticity and fostering connections, encouraging us to embrace arts for enhanced mental well-being.

This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, BON CHARGE, and Joovv. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru and Susan Magsamen discuss how we can use art to transform our neurocircuitry and help heal our bodies and minds.Susan Magsamen is the founder and director of the International Arts + Mind Lab Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.Susan cowrote the book Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us with Ivy Ross. In the book, Magsamen and Ross offer compelling research that shows how engaging in an art project—from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture, and more—for as little as 45 minutes reduces the stress hormone cortisol, no matter your skill level, and just one art experience per month can extend your life by 10 years. In this episode, Dhru and Susan dive into:-How art can radically transform the body and brain (2:01)-How we’re wired to engage with art (4:01)-The connection between art and nature (12:31)-Susan’s story and how she got into the mind-art connection (14:56)-Using art as a way to connect to ourselves, each other, and the external world (21:36)-Rewiring the brain with art (41:06)-Carving out time for art: the minimal viable dose (46:35)-Enriching your environment for inspiration and creativity (50:28)-Establishing new connections in the brain (57:27)-The default mode network: daydreaming and letting your mind wander (1:05:22)-What we’re missing by removing art from school (1:13:05)-Integrating art, science, and culture (1:15:41)-The connection between plant medicine and awe (1:25:47)-How art and creativity can extend our life span and help us flourish (1:33:51)-First steps to bringing art experiences back into your life (1:37:47)-Where to follow Susan’s work (1:49:30)Also mentioned in this episode:-Neuroartsblueprint.org-Artsandmindlab.org-Yourbrainonart.com-Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform UsFor more on Susan Magsamen, follow her on Instagram @susanmagsamen, Facebook @susan.magsamen.9, or through her website, Artsandmindlab.org.WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on what your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get your first month free with code DHRU15.BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a HUGE range of evidence-based products to optimize your life. Right now, my community can go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%.Enhance your health with red and infrared LED light therapy with Joovv. Right now, Joovv is offering an exclusive offer on your first order. Head over to Joovv.com/dhru and apply my code DHRU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Magsamen, Executive Director at Johns Hopkins' International Arts + Mind Lab, pairs up with Ivy Ross, VP of Hardware Design at Google and a jewelry designer. They discuss how engaging with art can unlock creativity and enhance well-being in unexpected ways. The conversation dives into the connection between arts and STEM, the therapeutic value of sound, and the healing power of art for emotional expression. They also explore how everyday objects can foster emotional connections, enriching both personal life and community.