Art for Your Sanity: Unleashing Creativity and Joy with Susan Hensley

What if unlocking your creativity could bring you peace, clarity, and joy? In this episode, I sit down with Susan Hensley, author of Art for Your Sanity, to explore how art journaling can help you process emotions, manage chaos, and rediscover your inner wisdom. Susan shares her journey from journalist and HR professional to first-time author and explains how embracing creativity transformed her life.

We explore:

• The basics of art journaling and how it differs from traditional journaling.
• Why embracing imperfection and play is essential for personal growth.
• Susan’s journey of overcoming self-doubt to write and publish her first book.
• The science behind art journaling and how it connects to self-compassion and inner wisdom.
• Practical tips for getting started with art journaling, even if you don’t consider yourself “artsy.”

Susan’s insights and candid stories will inspire you to let go of self-judgment and try something new to bring more joy into your life.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Grab Susan’s book, Art for Your Sanity: https://amzn.to/4hfVU1Z (affiliate link)
• Learn more about Susan and access her online training: SusanHensley.com.
• Explore her video exercises and resources to kickstart your art journaling journey.

If this episode inspired you to try art journaling or embrace creativity in a new way, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit. For more resources to help you write and market your book, visit kellyschuknecht.com.