Illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and author Laurel Braitman explore creativity, vulnerability, and mindfulness in their friendship, founding an Attention Club to inspire others in unleashing their creativity. They discuss the value of embracing imperfections in creative work and the healing power of writing about loss and connection. Various exercises are shared to tap into listeners' creative capacities and foster genuine connections through artistic expression.

Artist Wendy MacNaughton knows the difficulty of sitting in silence and the power of having fun. She explains to Steve the lessons she’s gleaned from drawing hospice residents, working in Rwanda, and reporting from Guantanamo Bay.

Wendy MacNaughton is a talented artist and graphic journalist who has worked in hospice settings and reported from Guantanamo Bay. She shares her unique insights on drawing as a means of processing grief and connecting with others. Wendy emphasizes the emotional complexities of capturing life and death through art. She discusses her experiences in Rwanda and the challenges of documenting court scenes at Guantanamo, highlighting the balance between artistic expression and storytelling. Ultimately, she explores how playfulness and creativity can bring joy even in dark times.