Creativity is the missing link to our healing - with Amie McNee

“Creativity is the way that we heal. It is the way that we alchemize a lot of our trauma into magic.” Sah D'Simone sits down with Creativity Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Amie McNee to explore the transformative power of creativity and art in our lives. This discussion dives deep into the vital role of artistic expression in healing, personal growth, and connecting with our deeper selves. Amie, whose upcoming book "We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something" is set to release in March 2025, shares her passion for empowering others to embrace their inherent creativity. She challenges common misconceptions about art and artists, arguing that creativity is not reserved for a talented few but is accessible to everyone. This conversation touches on essential themes: the alchemical nature of art in transforming trauma into beauty, the prophetic potential of creative expression, and the power of artists' voices in shaping our world. Amie and Sah explore how art gives us agency, creates momentum in our lives, and allows us to rewrite our internal narratives. They also delve into the practice of journaling as a form of art, discussing how it can serve as a time capsule of the present moment and a tool for self-discovery. Amie reveals how the act of creating can be both beautiful and challenging, confronting us with our darkness and light. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone who's never considered themselves creative, this episode offers wisdom and encouragement to tap into your artistic potential. Join Sah and Amie for a soul-stirring conversation on creativity, self-expression, and the transformative power of making art. GUEST BIO Amie McNee created in total isolation for a long time. She bought into the stories that Artists can't make money, that they're lazy, that they're avoiding the real world. She spent years working jobs she hated, writing books and in a cycle of depression because she believed her desire to live a creative life made her less than. The work she does now is in service to her past self. She speaks, teaches and writes love letters to creators, reminding them that the world needs what they have to make, reminding them of their worth, and their importance in this world. Amie has been called to create supportive, empowered communities for writers and artists. She believes this is a big, beautiful, hard journey, and that no one needs to do it without support. Amie can be found on YouTube, Instagram, or on podcast apps. www.amiemcnee.com ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: IIN - Are you ready to take the next step in your health journey and career? IIN’s Health Coach Training Program is the vital education you need to begin your career as a Health Coach. Go to https://instituteforintegrativenutrition.pxf.io/c/2486408/2108424/26704 and use my discount code SAHDSIMONE to save 25% on all courses! (excluding bundles) I’ll be speaking at the free IIN Wellbeing 2024 Summit – and you’re invited! Oct 18 - Oct 20 https://instituteforintegrativenutrition.pxf.io/g1Mx0g CYMBIOTIKA - Go to my link cymbiotika.com/SAHD to get 15% off! WHOOP- Join with my link and you will receive 1-month free off any new Whoop membership: join.whoop.com/sahdsimone   ANIMA MUNDI - Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices