Healing Through Creativity: Joy, Art & Meaning in Dark Moments

16/10/2025 1h 2min Episodio 18
Healing Through Creativity: Joy, Art & Meaning in Dark Moments

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The Healing Happy Hour is back! Vienna and Crystal reunite to talk about what it means to create — not for money, followers, or hustle, but for the simple act of expression and connection.They catch up on life, grief, and the search for joy in heavy times; unpack how social media flattens nuance and divides communities; and reflect on why creativity, community, and grace matter more than ever.This episode is equal parts deep reflection and unfiltered laughter, covering everything from the Nicki/Cardi beef to doomscrolling, morning pages, sensual energy, and their personal creative projects.You’ll leave inspired to make something just because you want to — and to remember that healing isn’t just about rest, but also about making something real, even when the world feels unreal.Resources & MentionsJoin the FREE Healing Happy Hour communityFollow Healing Happy Hour on Instagram @healinghappyhourpodThe Artist’s Way by Julia CameronBreaking Twitter by Ben MezrichTina Maria Elena Bak’s InstagramThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahGetting Grown PodcastIn This EpisodeReconnecting with joy in dark timesThe power of creating for the sake of creatingHow capitalism and the algorithm steal our creativityWhat it means to hold nuance in an internet allergic to itMorning Pages, artistic rituals, and the freedom of self-directed learningWhy sensuality, embodiment, and connection fuel creativityThe case for community, accountability, and artistic rebellionYelling at Chuck Schumer in our text messagesJoin the ConversationWe’re building a creative community for anyone who wants to make something — write, draw, dance, plant, record, whatever — just because it feels good.Come hang out with us on Substack and share what you’re creatingYou can always DM us on Instagram @healinghappyhourpod or send us your stories, your tea, or your latest creative obsession between episodes.