In this episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the yoga philosophy concept of the atman — the unchanging true self that cannot be damaged, diminished, or lost — and what neuroscience research on the Default Mode Network reveals about why stillness is the portal to hearing it. If your creative wellness practice has felt dormant, or self-love is still more concept than felt experience, this episode was made for you.

Key Takeaways

True self remains intact beneath life’s pressure.
The deeper self described in yoga philosophy is never damaged or lost.

Quiet practices create the conditions for insight.
Meditation, yoga, and creative practice calm the Default Mode Network.

Creativity can reveal what the mind cannot articulate.
Art-based mindfulness helps hidden insights and emotions emerge safely.

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Resources & Links

Guided Meditation on Insight Timer: True Self: Ready to Emerge — Guided Imagery, Pranayama & Art Prompt: https://insighttimer.com/jodirose/guided-meditations/true-self-ready-to-emerge
Learn more about Wellspring (now retitled Creative Compassing): https://www.jodirosestudio.com/creative-compassing

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