The Modern Creative Woman
The art and science of creativity, made simple.
Through the lens of art therapy, neurocreativity, and cutting-edge research, you’ll learn not just why you create, but how to create with more freedom, intention, and joy. Dr. Amy Backos — author, art therapist, psychologist, professor and researcher, with 30+ years of experience — unpacks the evidence-based psychology behind creative living.
Come for the science. Stay for the transformation.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
84. Step into your Power and Purpose
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“Self-care is how you take your power back.” -Layla Delia
This episode is all about power, purpose, and how basic self care is necessary for a purposef…
83. The Neuroscience Behind our Decisions
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“Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it, possibly without claiming it. She stands up for all women.”
-Maya Angelou
We have so many …
82. How to DO More Things you REALLY Like
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What can you do to enjoy the holidays a little bit more? The answer is incredibly simple. It didn't say it was easy. I said it's a simple answer.
This …
81. Which do you prefer...Process or Product? (Holiday Edition)
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"The time to relax is when you don't have time for it."
-Sidney Harris
Ask any art therapist about process or product and you will probably catch an ear…
80. If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family
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"If you think you're enlightened, Go spend a week with your family." This quote from Ram Dass is one of my favorite challenge questions this time of ye…
79. Art as a Human Right
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The United Nations recognizes the right to artistic experience as a fundamental cultural right, and it's in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. …
78. That family-political drama
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"Breathing in I calm my body and mind. Breathing out I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment." This quote from Thich Nha…
77. Take it Easy on Yourself
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I'm recording this on election night in the United States, and I don't know yet who will be the winner. Friends in the US and around the world are feel…
76. Time to let down your hair
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Ever have trouble relaxing? Yah, me too.
It is time to let down your hair!
Something is always born of excess. Great art was born of great terrors or gre…
75. Your Healthy Creative Ambition (part 2)
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Feminist scholar, author, and activist, Bell Hooks gives us an incredible insight about women and agency. She says: "If any female feels she needs anyt…
74. Your Healthy Creative Ambition (part 1)
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Creative ambition must include your intention to act creatively on your values. If you've struggled with taking action on your values, this episode is …
73. Creativity to Self Actualize
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Creative Mindset includes a focus on creativity and innovation. It means exploring and examining your thoughts to see which ones you want to continue t…
72. You were Born to Create!
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“You are not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow. To be of service to yourself and your commun…
71. Why you Need Creative Ambition
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“Ambition is what dreams are made of. It's what makes us believe that we can be more, that we can be a better version of ourselves.” This quote comes f…
70. Flexibility Makes You Happier!
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“I'm not as goal obsessed as I am process obsessed.” This quote from Lady Gaga starts us off today, as we think about the art and the science of how w…
69. How YOU can be Psychologically Flexible
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“Life is a process of becoming a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to select a state and remain in it. T…
68. Art Therapy does...what?
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Art therapy really is so magical. I am blown away every time I create my own art and discover something new about myself. And even after almost 30 year…
67. How to ditch your unrelenting standards
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"If we can compassionately remind ourselves in moments of falling down, that failure is part of the shared human experience, then that moment becomes o…
66 Perfectionism Kills Art
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"Perfectionism kills art. I find that if I criticize myself, it spoils the fun and you can get paralyzed by analysis. It takes all the playfulness away…
65. Everything is Perfect. And There is Always Room for Improvement.
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“Everything is perfect and there is always room for improvement.” This quote from Suzuki Roshi, who is the founder of the Zen Center of San Francisco a…