EP 47 How artist - Izzy Elfa, uses her mental illness as her superpower

In this conversation with Izzy Elfa, she talks openly about her life, her diagnosis of CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) and DID (disassociative identity disorder) and how she discovered art and went on to become an artist.Izzy shared about her 3 'alters' and how they present themselves and provide inspiration in the painting process and how their individual styles are represented in her expressive artworks. We also discussed what success means for her, what painting has opened up for her and at what point making art turned from therapy and hobby to a business.I love the way Izzy honours the unfolding of her story and how her art has allowed her to further connect with herself and sharing her works and her insights is a vehicle to connect to others and bring about change. Her DID is becoming an essential part of her brand as her 'DID' gives her a special set of abilities that is uncommon. She has found a way t allow her "disorder" to empower her and in turn empower others. Izzy would love her work to be a way of removing the stigma and shame around mental illness and encourage people to see their "disorders" as superpowers.And if you’d like more info on Izzy: https://www.izzyelfa.com or follow her on -Instagram: izzyelfa Facebook: izzyartwork Blog: izzyontheeye.wordpress.comIzzy and I would love to hear from you.What’s your biggest insight or takeaway from our conversation. Leave a comment below and let us know.If you’ve enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends and subscribe to for more conversations with wonderful humans who’s stories, knowledge, actionable ideas and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally. Thank you so much for watching, I’m Lisa and I’ll catch you next time on Wellthy Living Collective Wisdom conversations and always remember ‘connection is medicine’.