21: Transforming Stress Into Art | Emily Twynham and Samira Butt of Mediate and Create

The Mental Health Entrepreneur

Emily Twynham and Samira Butt, the founders of Meditate and Create, discuss the concept of neurographic art, which combines art and science to reprogram the brain and form new neural pathways. Emily and Samira share their personal experiences with neurographic art and how it has helped them and others improve their mental health. They explain the process of creating neurographic art, including drawing random lines and rounding off the junctions to bring peace and healing to the brain. They also discuss the potential benefits of neurographic art for pain relief, dementia patients, and personal growth.

About Emily Twynham and Samira Butt:

In 2020 Emily and Samira, united by their passion for Art, Nature, and shared Spiritual Values, established Aralia Studios in South Yorkshire, UK. Their first studio space was in modest Rotherham, where they conducted nature-inspired workshops using locally foraged and recycled materials. Their aim was to reconnect individuals with nature through art, whilst also showing people the abundance nature has to offer. Their diverse projects included crafting bark heart wall-hangings, terrariums, and giant mushrooms from recycled materials and paper mache. With backgrounds in art, teaching, psychology, energy healing, and surface design, Samira and Emily synergise their talents to create an innovative space that explores creativity and challenges traditional boundaries.

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Episode Timestamps:

• (01:40) The science and creativity of neurographic art
• (03:20) Founding Aralia Studios; transformative art and meditation experiences
• (06:30) Intention-driven neurographic art as a path to self-discovery
• (09:40) Subconscious healing through neurographic art
• (14:45) Effects of neurographic art on pain and dementia
• (16:30) Building community through online creative classes
• (21:15) The creative process of neurographic art; energy flow and brain patterns
• (27:10) From hundreds to 16,000 members online
• (30:10) Fostering creative expression in schools and workplaces

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