147. Creative Rest in Turbulent Times

About this episode

Dr. Amy Backos discusses how to care for ourselves amidst overwhelming circumstances while maintaining joy and creativity.

Ask me a question or let me know what you think! In this episode of The Modern Creative Woman Podcast, Dr. Amy Backos explores an important question: How do we care for ourselves when the world feels overwhelming? Drawing from positive psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, she reminds listeners that acknowledging suffering in the world does not require abandoning our own joy, rest, or creativity. Sustainable advocacy and meaningful engagement depend on our ability to restore ourse...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amy Backos

Topics covered

• self-care
• positive psychology
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• creativity
• advocacy
• mental health

Keywords

• creative rest
• turbulent times
• self-care
• mental well-being
• sustainable advocacy

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