Susan Magsamen

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.

Susan Magsamen, executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, discusses the vital connection between art and brain health. She highlights how creative activities like doodling actually boost emotional wellness. Listeners learn that art can reduce stress and improve health, regardless of skill level. Magsamen emphasizes the societal benefits of fostering creativity, especially through family rituals. She also explores how technology intersects with art, enhancing creative experiences in today's world.

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.

Yrsa Daley-Ward, an award-winning poet and author, joins Susan Magsamen, a Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins, to explore the profound impact of poetry on our mental health. They discuss how poetry can calm nerves, aid in emotional processing, and enhance self-esteem. The conversation highlights the brain's transformation through poetic engagement, reducing stress and reshaping memories. Listeners are encouraged to embrace poetry as a therapeutic tool that nurtures creativity and connection, fostering personal identity and resilience.

In this discussion, Ivy Ross, Vice President of Hardware Design at Google, and Susan Magsamen, Executive Director at the International Arts + Mind Lab, dive into the profound link between art and well-being. They explore how creative practices can extend lifespan and enhance mental health. The conversation highlights the neuroscience behind our connection to art, the importance of integrating creativity in the workplace, and even the therapeutic benefits of sound. Their collaboration reveals eye-opening insights on how art can transform lives and communities.

How can doodling and daydreaming - when your child might otherwise be paying attention - be a good thing? How does art support our child's health? What skills do our kids acquire in art class that help them later in life?   This week, join me in conversation with Susan Magsamen, author of Your Brain On Art. She serves as executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab, part of the Brain Science Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also co-directs the Aspen Institute's NeuroArts BluePrint.     Sponsored by KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/HUMANS. Fast Growing Trees: Want lemons in your backyard? Start here. Go to FastGrowingTrees.com/HUMANS to get 15% OFF your entire order. Ready Set Food: Visit readysetfood.com and use code HUMAN at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross discuss how the arts and aesthetics can transform traditional medicine, build healthier communities, and mend the planet by altering our brains and bodies through neuroplasticity. They highlight the positive impacts of arts on well-being, learning, and community building, and explore the accessibility of arts and crafts and their effects on mental well-being and overall satisfaction.