Art Is My Cheap Therapist: An Artist on Mexico, Mental Health & AI | Christine Po | JokeUp Podcast

In this episode, Root talks with artist Christine Po, who calls art her “cheap therapist.”Christine shares stories from the three years she spent living in Mexico in her 20s — from the cheap peso and incredible food to the art-oriented culture and the reality of safety issues. She also talks about how she started drawing when she was young, why art still feels like a lifeline, and how it connects to her mental health.Root and Christine dive into AI and art as well: is AI just another tool for artists, or is it slowly killing creativity? Christine gives her honest take from the perspective of someone who loves art but works full-time as an English teacher.If you’re into art, mental health, expat life, or the future of creativity in an AI world, this conversation is for you.