What is creative wellness? How do creativity and wellness intersect, and why is this so important—especially now? In this episode of How the Wise One Grows, Holly Zajur and Kelly Eberle sit down with guest Preston Slaughter to explore how creative wellness is a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and reimagining the world we need today.
In a world that often feels overwhelming, we discuss:
- What is creativity, and when did it first show up in our lives?
- What blocks creativity? Unpacking perfectionism, societal expectations, & fear
- What is creative wellness? How creativity supports mental, emotional, & physical well-being
- Why creative wellness is a necessary antidote to today’s challenges
- The impact of play, imagination, and intuition in reclaiming creative expression
- How creativity extends beyond art—into how we build our lives and communities
- Our upcoming Creative Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica!
Creative wellness isn’t just about making art—it’s about living creatively, embracing play, and using imagination as a tool for growth. In this episode, we talk about how creative expression can help process emotions, cultivate resilience, and reimagine new possibilities—whether through movement, storytelling, mindfulness, or daily rituals. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not creative”—this episode is for you. 🎧
Join Us in Costa Rica for the Creative Wellness Retreat!
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, November 9-14, 2025
- Daily yoga, meditation, and movement
- Hands-on creative workshops (ceramics, watercolor, collage, and more!)
- Connection with nature, yourself, and a like-minded community
- Space to rest, explore, and reignite your creative spark
- No experience necessary—everyone is creative!
- Early Bird Pricing Ends March 31st!
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Waves of Creativity retreat in Costa Rica
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