Drifty Minds, Grounded Hands: Tony Furtado and Stephanie Schneiderman on Sculpting Joy and Music

Discover how creative practices can serve as tools for self-discovery, healing, and processing life's complexities. Accomplished musicians Stephanie Schneiderman and Tony Furtado join host Dr. Chrissie Ott to discuss creativity, joy and the importance of being present. Their discussion highlights how creativity can serve as a therapeutic tool and a means of self-discovery. In this conversation, Stephanie and Tony share their thoughts on joy and about their different artistic journeys. Tune in to learn how their understanding of success has evolved over time, the impact of negativity bias on self-perception, and the importance of embracing change. Key Episode Takeaways: Benefits of creative processes like songwriting and sculpting. How music can serve as a powerful medium for connection. Ways to channel emotions into creative outlets such as songwriting or other artistic forms. Why embracing vulnerability is a key part of creating meaningful and impactful art. Tony Furtado: https://tonyfurtado.com/  Stephanie Schneiderman: https://stephanieschneiderman.com/  Find Dr. Chrissie Ott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd/   Joy Point Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions  Solving For Joy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast/ For accessibility, a full transcript of this episode is available: https://www.solvingforjoy.com/  Music by Denys Kyshchuk: https://www.audiocoffee.net/  Subscribe and spread the joy—share this podcast with someone who could use it!