Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Making Art for a Natural High
Making Art for a Natural High
Making Art for a Natural High
Thursday 20th August 2020
Discover how art can provide natural pleasure and stress relief with Jodie Gould's principles on 'Recovery Road.'
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Get the buttons here!Harnessing Creativity: Finding Joy and Relief Through Art
Remember how we freely expressed ourselves through art as children, whether it was drawing with crayons, finger painting, using watercolors or sculpting with clay or play-doh. Sadly, as adults, we often lose some of our spontaneity and drive to create, and the majority of the art we do is doodles we draw during meetings or while talking on the phone.
Feeling trapped and searching for an escape that doesn't involve falling back into old habits? In this episode of 'Recovery Road,' host William Moyers chats with Jodie Gould, the author of 'High: Six Principles for Guilt-Free Pleasure and Escape.' Gould shares her wisdom on how to find genuine pleasure and relief without resorting to substances. Her six principles—move, restore, connect, create, celebrate, and give pleasure—serve as a guide to discovering natural highs in life.
Focusing on the 'create' principle, Gould highlights the transformative power of art. She believes that engaging in visual arts can be a fantastic way to express yourself and alleviate stress. Whether you're doodling in a sketchbook or admiring art in a gallery, these activities can help you tap into positive emotions and memories. Gould's advice? Embrace your inner child and let creativity flow freely. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding joy and peace through artistic expression.
Tune in to explore how you can incorporate these principles into your recovery journey and everyday life.