When Cheryl Strayed was 22 she lost her mother to lung cancer, and words became a way to carry her through. In this episode, with the help of Dr. Girija Kaimal, the current president of the American Art Therapy Association, we explore how creativity can serve as a tool for helping us grapple with those moments in life when things feel unstable and unknown.

Dose of Creativity: Cheryl Strayed

To be creative is to be human. And exploring that drive might help us understand ourselves better. Creative Fuel counters the myth that only certain people are creative by showcasing how essential creativity is in everyone’s everyday.

Host Anna Brones guides listeners through exploring the big questions of what it means to be human through the lens of creativity. Each episode begins with a central question, and features the expertise of researchers, scientists and creatives.