#10: How does beauty shape the brain—and your sense of self? In this heartfelt episode, Madi sits down with artist and former nurse Lizzie DiSilvestro to explore how neuroaesthetics, motherhood, and mindful design can transform both your home and your healing. Lizzie shares how becoming a mother helped her embrace creativity, overcome self-doubt, and rewire her environment for peace and emotional well-being.

Whether you’re a parent, a creator, or someone seeking balance, this episode is your permission slip to feel, express, and curate a life that reflects who you really are.

0:00 Introduction & Lizzie’s Artistic Mission

3:34 From Nursing to Full-Time Art

7:28 Motherhood, Healing, and Self-Belief

10:52 Facing a Rare Diagnosis & Overcoming Fear

14:00 Social Media, Influence & Authentic Voice

17:15 What is Neuroaesthetics?

20:21 Designing a Healing Home Environment

23:03 Emotional Energy in Objects & Space

26:24 The Role of Nostalgia & Identity in Design

29:16 Art, Vintage Pieces & the Life Cycle

32:06 Color Psychology Across Cultures

34:35 Commissioning Art that Reflects Identity

37:00 Creativity as Therapy & Self-Expression

40:04 Detaching from Outcome & Impostor Syndrome

43:36 Pricing Art & Creative Worth

46:49 Letting Go, Custom Work & Making Art Accessible

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How Art Heals the Brain: Lizzie DiSilvestro on Creativity & Wellness