Is Creativity a Luxury? The Neuroscience of Art Across a Lifespan

Is creativite expression a luxury — or has your brain been waiting for it all along?In this episode, Breallyn breaks down the fascinating neuroscience of the creative mind across an entire lifespan. From the hyperplastic minds of toddlers to menopausal brain fog, all the way to a 70-year-old jazz guitarist still lighting up a room, we trace what creativity actually does to the brain as we age.As it turns out, the thing you keep pushing to the very end of your daily to-do list might be exactly what your brain needs most!This episode is for you if:You're waiting for life to calm down before getting back to your art (spoiler: it won't).You are navigating perimenopause or menopause and want to reclaim your identity, focus, and mental clarity.You've written off learning something new because you think you're too old, too busy, or too set in your ways.Pain In The Arts is a weekly podcast about the reality of creative life. Hosted by Breallyn and Lyndon Wesley. One of them never knows the topic until recording begins.If you enjoyed this episode, the best thing you can do is share it with one person who'd love it.Support the show on Patreon:patreon.com/painintheartslifeSubscribe and listen:Follow on your favourite podcast app or visit paininthearts.lifeSocials:Insta: @painintheartslifeFB: painintheartslifeTheme music by Lyndon WesleyProduced on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.