The Power of Play: Susan Hensley on Art Journaling, Self-Discovery, and Finding Joy Through Life's Transitions

What if creativity could help you navigate some of life's most difficult transitions?In this inspiring episode of Telling My Story, I sit down with Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, author, and former corporate HR executive who discovered the powerful role creativity can play in navigating stress, change, and personal transformation.After decades of professional success, Susan found herself overwhelmed while navigating the challenges of the pandemic and approaching retirement. During that difficult period, she discovered art journaling—a creative practice that helped her reconnect with curiosity, playfulness, self-expression, and joy.Today, Susan teaches others how art journaling can help quiet the inner critic, uncover hidden thoughts, reconnect with authentic selves, and approach life's transitions with greater creativity and resilience.In this conversation, we explore Susan's personal journey, the relationship between creativity and personal growth, the importance of play in adulthood, self-discovery, mindfulness, and how creative expression can help us find clarity during uncertain seasons.Whether you're going through a major life transition, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with your inner critic, or simply looking for a new way to reconnect with your creativity, this episode offers practical and inspiring insights.Connect with Susan Hensley:🌐 Website: Visit Susan's website for her book Art for Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos and Unleash Joy, her Artful Transitions course, and a free downloadable guide with quick tips for getting started with art journaling.https://susan-hensley.com/If you enjoyed this episode, follow Telling My Story on Spotify, leave a rating and review, and share this conversation with someone who may need a little more creativity, clarity, and joy in their life.