From Stethoscope to Paintbrush: Dr. Vasu’s Journey of Healing Through Art

What happens when a tenured pediatric professor swaps prescriptions for paint? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vasu, a physician-turned-artist whose work isn’t just beautiful—it’s downright medicinal. We’ll dive into her “aha” moment of trading clinical rounds for creative expression, explore how art rewires the brain, and unpack why a splash of color might be the missing piece in mental preparedness. Can art truly heal? Can creativity help us navigate crisis? And what would a "mental preparedness art kit" even look like? If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, or like you "just aren’t artistic," this episode is your permission slip to pick up that paintbrush (or, at least, a crayon). Tune in for a conversation that blends neuroscience, self-reliance, and the power of creating something out of chaos.