Authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross discuss the transformative power of art in STEM fields, the use of sound and vibration to alleviate stress, the influence of art and nature on human perception, emotions, and connections, and the importance of sound production in creating a beautiful and resonating voice.

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.

Did you know that just 20 minutes of art a day is as beneficial as exercise and mindfulness? Or that participating in one art experience per month can extend your life by ten years? Our guests Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen talk about their new book, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Together they explore the new science of neuroaesthetics, which explains how the arts can measurably change the body, brain, and our behaviors. This is the first installment in a three part series we’re running called, Mundane Glory about learning not to overlook the little things in your daily life that can be powerful and evidence-based levers for increased happiness. In this episode we talk about:Their definition of the arts and aesthetic experiencesHow they see nature as, “the highest form of art”How simple actions like humming in the shower & gardening can be categorized as art experiencesHow you don’t have to be good at making art to benefit from itThe difference between “makers” and “beholders” of artWhat they mean by art being a part of our evolutionary DNAHow engaging in the arts can help strengthen our relationships and connectivityHow arts and aesthetic experiences create neuroplasticity in the brainHow society’s emphasis on optimizing for productivity has pushed the arts asideThe four key attributes that make up a concept called an “aesthetic mindset”The benefits of partaking in a wide array of art experiencesThe importance of infusing play and non judgment into the art you makeHow art can be a form of meditation and mindfulnessHow artistic experiences can extend your life, help treat disease and relieve stressHow the arts affect the way we learnThe emerging field of neuroarts and neuroaestheticsHow food fits into the arts categorySimple ways to integrate the arts into our daily livesTechnology’s relationship to the artsAnd the importance of architecture and your physical space as a form of artFor tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/themightyfix.com/happierFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/ivy-ross-susan-magsamenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Art advocates Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen discuss the cognitive effects of art, exploring how it can unlock creativity, enhance well-being, and enrich communities. They emphasize the importance of combining art with STEM subjects, highlight the relaxing effects of tuning forks, and explore art as personalized medicine. They also discuss the unique impact of art on individuals compared to nature, the relationship between mental health and creativity, and the profound effect of art on the brain and emotions.