123. From Hopeless to Hopeful: Simple Creative Shifts

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“I would sooner live in a cottage and wonder at everything. Then live in a castle and wonder at nothing.”  Joan Windmill Brown 

Hope is not just a feeling — it’s a practice, a mindset, and a vital ingredient for healing and growth. In today’s episode, Dr. Amy Backos explores the psychology of hope and how we can intentionally cultivate it in our lives.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why hope is the first and most important step toward feeling better
✨ How solution-focused thinking rewires your brain for possibility
✨ Simple actions (like celebrating small wins!) that spark hope and momentum
✨ The neuroscience of awe — and why it feels so transformative
✨ Creative practices to connect with wonder, from museum visits to land art

Plus, Amy shares behind-the-scenes inspiration from organizing a donation drive for I Support the Girls — a beautiful example of community action that restores dignity and hope for women in need.

If you’re craving a sense of optimism, connection, and meaning — this episode will help you take creative action and share hope with those around you.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• I Support the Girls
  – learn how to donate or organize a collection in your community
• Modern Creative Woman Retreat – Oct 11, San Francisco
  – join us for a day of creativity, connection, and inspiration

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