The Liz Moody Podcast10 Sep 2025

The Real Cure for Burnout Isn’t Rest—It’s Creativity. Here's How Anyone Can Unlock Theirs

Is creativity really just painting, writing, or dancing—or is it something far more essential to our wellbeing? In this fascinating conversation, Katina Bajaj, creative health scientist and co-founder of Daydreamers, shares why creativity is a core pillar of health—just as important as diet, sleep, and exercise. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and her work at Columbia University, Katina explains how simple daily creative practices can boost mental health, improve resilience, and help us thrive. In this episode, we unpack: What creative health actually means—and why it’s overlooked The 8 pillars of creativity validated by research How “mini-c creativity” can reduce stress & support long-term brain health Why flow state matters (and how it differs from scrolling) How to close stress cycles through creative expression Tools to overcome perfectionism, autopilot, and conformity Practical ways to infuse creativity into any job, hobby, or relationship ✨ This episode redefines creativity as an everyday wellness practice—not a luxury. It will leave you inspired to reclaim your creative brain for better mental health, resilience, and joy. ✨ Homework: After listening, take 15 minutes for a creative practice—doodle, dance, cook without a recipe, or write freely—and notice how it shifts your energy. For more from Katina Bajaj, find her on TikTok or Instagram @katina.bajaj, online at https://www.katinabajaj.com, or check out her company: https://daydreamers.co/ Check out the previous episode of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today: The Seven-Minute Secret To Happiness That No One Is Talking About with Dr. Dacher Keltner Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: AG1: go to DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody to get a free welcome kit. LMNT: visit DrinkLMNT.com/LizMoody to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. Maui Nui: head to MauiNuiVension.com/Liz to get a limited collection of Liz’s favorite cuts and products. Evlo: go to EvloFitness.com and use code LIZMOODY for 6 weeks for free. Wildgrain: visit WildGrain.com/LizMoody for $30 off your first box. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 363. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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