{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6815c7ef-442d-4e1f-9e29-8f0dbad141c9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Using Creativity as a Way to Heal Past Wounds with Devorah Brinkerhoff","description":"On this Inner Peace Better Health episode, we explore how everyday creativity becomes a practical pathway for self-healing. Visionary artist Devorah Brinkerhoff\u2014creator of Soul Portraits\u2014explains why both pain and joy have a place in authentic expression, how materials from our past can anchor body-held memories, and why the process\u2014not the product\u2014drives transformation. Expect grounded tools: simple scribbling, blind-contour self-portraits, and collage with personal artifacts. This conversation stays focused on integration, embodiment, and building a sustainable creative practice that supports emotional health.\nAbout the guest:\nDevorah Brinkerhoff is a visionary artist and the creator of Soul Portraits\u2014commissioned and workshop-based pieces that transform personal stories and memories into healing works of art. She facilitates accessible practices for non-artists and artists alike, helping people meet former versions of themselves with compassion, curiosity, and courage.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nCreativity is a healing practice: it works through the body first, then the mind, helping integrate stored emotions and memories.\n\n\nPain and joy are complementary; authentic art often needs both.\n\n\nProcess over product: transformation happens while making, not after approval.\n\n\nSoul Portraits let people revisit earlier selves with safety, leading to relief, forgiveness, and surprise.\n\n\nFear is surface resistance; simple entry points (rip paper, glue, scribble) dissolve it.\n\n\nMaterials from our past serve as anchors for embodied memory and self-witnessing.\n\n\nPost-session hygiene matters for facilitators: clear residual energy and return to center.\n\n\nEveryone has a personal creative language\u2014art, movement, nature, or making\u2014follow what feels energizing.\n\n\nStarter exercises: blind-contour self-portrait (don\u2019t lift the pen, don\u2019t look at the page) and 2-minute free-scribble, then circle emerging images.\n\n\nAuthenticity over approval: choose purpose, depth, and connection over prestige channels.\n\n\nConnect with the guest:\n\n\nWebsite/Workshops: soulportrait.art/ (Workshops page)\n\n\nSocial: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok \u2014 search \u201cDevorah Brinkerhoff\u201d or \u201cSoul Portrait\u201d\n\n\nCommissions & DMs: Contact via social profiles or the website\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\nSubscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContactBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.po","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}