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Is Art the Missing Fifth Pillar of Health?

Discover the groundbreaking science proving that art is essential medicine, not a luxury. In this episode, Kat sits down with Professor Daisy Fancourt to discuss her new book, Art Cure, and research showing how creative engagement acts as the "Fifth Pillar of Health". Learn how making art activates the brain’s reward centers, reduces cortisol, and can even influence gene expression in your DNA. Whether you are a professional artist or a collector, this conversation provides the "validation ammunition" you need to embrace your creative life force for better mental and physical longevity.

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Color, Mythology, and Motherhood: Building a Dreamlike World with Emi Avora

Join host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) on The Create! Podcast as she chats with painter Emi Avora about the evolution of her color-driven practice across Greece, London, and Singapore. Discover how Emi balances motherhood with a dedicated studio life, her recent recognition as the winner of the Women in Art Prize, and how relocation can radically reshape an artist’s visual language. This episode offers a thoughtful look at building a sustainable practice and trusting the slow unfolding of your creative work.

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What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Creativity with Carrie Schmitt

Artist and author Carrie Schmitt joins host Ekaterina Popova on The Create Podcast to share how surrendering control and listening to your creative spirit can transform your art and your life. In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie discusses her healing journey, her new book Awakening Creativity, and how to reconnect with the divine presence that flows through every artist.

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