Healing Through Art: Constanza Roeder's Mission to Humanize Healthcare
Episode Overview
The transformative power of the arts in healthcare and Constanza's personal journey The integration of arts and health in healthcare spaces and the significance of healing gardens The role of music and the arts in healing and recovery Vision to make arts and health accessible to everyone and the transformative potential of the hero's journey archetype The future of arts and health as a burgeoning field and its impact on healthcare
The arts are really powerful way to facilitate that. The arts help us connect more authentically and more deeply with ourselves, our community, and our environment.
Imagine facing a life-altering health challenge and finding solace in creativity. That's the heart of Constanza Roeder's story. As a leukemia survivor, Constanza transformed her personal experience into a mission to bring joy, self-expression, and connection to patients and caregivers through her non-profit, Hearts Need Art. In this episode, Matt Gardiner sits down with Constanza to explore how art and music can be powerful tools in treatment and recovery.
They discuss the physical and mental health benefits of creative expression, why so many people abandon their artistic pursuits early in life, and how the arts can help externalize traumatic experiences. Constanza also shares her insights on the importance of integrating arts into healthcare spaces, the healing potential of nature and gardens, and her vision for making arts accessible to everyone.
Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply someone interested in the healing power of creativity, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on humanizing healthcare through the arts.