Color, Texture, and the Nervous System with Susan Goldie

As we move through midlife and beyond, many of us become more sensitive to our surroundings, not less. In this episode of Sexy in Your 60s, Dvora is joined by Susan Goldie, an abstract mixed-media fiber artist whose work centers on color, texture, fiber, and making as a form of presence and care. Together, they explore how creativity can support emotional well-being and nervous system regulation - not as performance or productivity, but as something we enter through our hands, our materials, and our environments. Susan shares her creative journey, from fashion design and couture bridal work to large-scale theatrical costuming and her current focus on abstract fiber-based art. She reflects on how working with color, texture, and natural materials has helped her process emotion, stay grounded through life transitions, and cultivate a deeper sense of meaning, especially after turning 60. This conversation is about noticing: How color and texture affect how the body feels Why sensitivity often deepens in midlife Creativity as a form of care, not self-expression for display Letting go of “I’m not creative” stories Small, embodied ways to feel more at home in yourself Susan also shares a behind-the-scenes look at her process through a short video documenting the making of her daughter-in-law’s wedding gown - a beautiful example of her relationship with fabric, detail, and attention: Watch the gown-making video here: https://youtu.be/4FV0A9F1mwg  (Video length: ~2.5 minutes) To stay connected with Susan’s developing work, exhibitions, and new pieces available for purchase, she invites listeners to subscribe to her newsletter ArtNotes, where she shares weekly studio updates and behind-the-scenes reflections. Subscribe to ArtNotes at the bottom of her homepage: https://www.susangoldie.com  About the Host Dvora Citron, RN, MS, NBC-HWC is a nurse, health and well-being coach, and creator of Sexy in Your 60s. She helps women 50+ cultivate vibrant health, grounded confidence, and purpose through evidence-based wellness, mindful living, and compassionate self-leadership. Website: https://www.slant2plants.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexy-in-your-60s/id1855753795 Program Page: https://www.slant2plants.com/sexyinyour60s Instagram: @slant2plantsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvoracitronslant2plants/ A Gift for You If this conversation stirs something in you - a desire for more ease, clarity, or a grounded sense of what this chapter of life can hold - I also want to remind you about my Sexy in Your 60s Starter Guide. It’s a free, gentle resource I created for women who want to feel more energized, aligned, and at home in this season of life — without pressure or perfection. Download the Sexy in Your 60s Starter Guidehttps://www.slant2plants.com/starter-guide  As always, thank you for being here and for taking the time to reflect, listen, and stay curious alongside me. Warmly,Dvora