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The Magic Inside: How Art Transformed My Mental Health

Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio It’s about exploring, it’s about having a go. It’s not being afraid to just splash a bit of paint or it’s not being afraid to express yourself and it’s not copying somebody else. It’s finding your own, your own style that’s inside of you. – Debbie Crouch Debbie Crouch, a creative wellness therapeutic art tutor and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary, shared her inspiring journey from being told she wasn’t good at art…

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Color Outside the Lines: An ADHD Artist on Defying Expectations and Following Her Bliss

Caroline West, a sustainable artist and co-author of Beyond the Ordinary: 30 Neurodiverse Stories from 30 Women, shares her personal journey and insights on the Inside the Asperger Studios podcast with host Reid Miles. Throughout the conversation, Caroline candidly discusses her experiences with burnout, self-discovery, and embracing her ADHD. She reflects on her transition from burnout to pursuing her passion as an artist, highlighting the transformative power of art and sustainability in her life. Additionally, Caroline emphasizes the importance of…

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From Corporate to Canvas: How I Found My Passion Through Painting

Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudio At 57, Andrea Clare Brooks, known as the Menopause Artist, discovered her artistic talent, coinciding with her realization of being neurodiverse with ADHD and potentially being on the autism spectrum. This revelation came at a time when she was navigating her children’s neurodiversity, with one diagnosed with autism and ADHD, and the suspicion that her other two children are also neurodiverse. Her journey into art began with a watercolor workshop during lockdown, leading…

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Creative Ways to Manage Anxiety and Stress with Jennifer Mazur

Meet Jennifer Mazur, a talented anxiety coach determined to empower neurodiverse preteens and teens through creativity. Faced with her own mental health challenges from a young age, Jennifer found solace in mindful art and meditation practices. Now, she shares her expertise by designing personalized coaching programs that incorporate gratitude journaling, breathing exercises, and other mindful techniques. As a single mother to a neurodiverse daughter, Jennifer is fueled by her desire to help others find balance, relieve stress, and improve overall…

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