Friday Focus: Transformative Power of the Arts with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, Authors of Your Brain on Art

<p class="p1">Are you a fan of art? Do you enjoy going to museums or appreciate the wonder of a sunset? Do you knit, sing, doodle, hum, dance, paint, sculpt, or make art in some way? Do you believe that is art is just for people who are good at it? What if you knew that participating in some form of art once a month or more could extend your life by a decade? It turns out it can! There is a field called Neuroaesthetics which is the study of how the arts and aesthetic experiences, in all forms, measurably change the body, brain, and behavior improve well-being. “The arts are a superpower with the ability to address physical and mental health issues, learning, flourishing and community building.” As you’ll hear in this interview we are hardwired for art as our birthright. This is a fascinating conversation with two female leaders, Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, who wrote <em>Your Brain on Art </em>to educate people about the transformative power of the arts. This is an invitation to incorporate art to live healthier and happier lives based on the science-backed research showing the many benefits to you, your community, and the planet. You are going to love this conversation! Listen to the full episode at: <a href= "https://thegoodlifecoach.com/242-2/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://thegoodlifecoach.com/242</a></p> <p class="p2"><strong>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s1">What is neuroaesthetics.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s1">The transformative power of art and their mission with the book.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s1">How profound art is to our well-being. We can extend our life by participating in one art experience or more per month.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s1">How art rewires the brain and how the senses are involved.</span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s1">How the arts are being used to address health disorders, illnesses and mental health. They share stories relating to Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s.<