What Art Does For Your Brain
Episode 49 min 18s

What Art Does For Your Brain

From Hidden Brain Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support long-term well-being. She joins us to talk about this research, and to share practical ways to bring more creativity into our everyday lives.

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