Join Sophia Gray as she speaks with the inspiring Penny Nanton, an artist and former therapist who has blended her expertise in wellness with her passion for art. Penny shares how creativity became her healing journey, leading her to develop the dual-handed technique—a unique method that she now teaches to help others unlock their inner peace and creative potential.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ The Therapeutic Power of Art – How Penny’s background in therapy led her to combine healing practices with creativity.
✅ Overcoming Perfectionism – Penny’s experience with art therapy and how it helped her break free from the need for perfection in her work.
✅ The Dual-Handed Technique – Penny’s unique approach to art that uses both hands, offering insights into how it can be used as a coping strategy for mental health.
✅ Finding Healing and Freedom Through Creativity – How art can provide freedom of expression and healing, even for those who feel disconnected from their creativity.
✅ Art as a Tool for Community Building – Penny’s passion for hosting creative workshops, where people from all walks of life come together to create, heal, and grow.
✅ Turning Personal Struggles Into Creative Fuel – How Penny’s challenges in life, including her own health struggles and childhood bullying, shaped her art and her mission to help others through creative expression.

💡 Key Takeaways: 🎨 Art is a powerful tool for healing – It allows you to express feelings that are hard to put into words.
💪 Perfectionism holds us back – Embrace mistakes and learn from them; sometimes the most beautiful work comes from unexpected places.
🖌️ Creative practices can be therapeutic – Penny’s dual-handed technique teaches you how to dig deep and find your inner peace through art.
🌱 Healing is a journey – Whether it’s through creativity or therapy, taking time to nurture your mental well-being is essential.
🤝 Community is key – Sharing creativity with others fosters connection and growth.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Penny Nanton is an artist and wellness advocate who has spent over 30 years in the therapy world before transitioning to art. She has developed a unique dual-handed technique that has helped her and others heal through creativity. Penny now offers art workshops, coaching, and community events, teaching others how to find freedom in creative expression and use art as a healing tool.

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