Oct 21, 2025 · 45 min
Joy isn’t frivolous. It’s fuel. In this episode, Suffolk-based artist and creativity enabler Sam Barnes joins us to explore joy as the heartbeat of a balanced life, how creativity quiets the noise, grounds the body, and reconnects us with what’s real. We talk about art as a form of mindfulness, the ways play and purpose intertwine, and how unlocking creativity often starts with something as simple as picking up a pen or painting withcoffee. Whether you think you’re “creative” or not, this episode will remind you how to lift the lid, just a little, on the joy waiting beneath the surface. “Joy isn’t something to postpone until the work is done. It’s fuel for the journey.” Samantha Barnes - Artfully Minded Artist 10 Ways That ‘Doing Art’ Helps Us — Samantha Barnes The Science of Beauty: Neuroaesthetics in Art and Design – ArtRKL Paintings in Hospitals | art for health and wellbeing