In this episode, I sit down with Katina Bajaj, clinical psychologist, co-founder of Daydreamers, and the leading voice in the emerging field of Creative Health. Katina’s pioneering work bridges psychology, neuroscience, and the art of living creatively — asking a powerful question: What if creativity was the missing pillar of our well-being?
Katina and I met serendipitously at Human+Tech Week in San Francisco, and I remember feeling an immediate spark — as if I had found someone speaking a language I’d been quietly learning myself. For years, I’ve been exploring how creativity can become a path to connection, and vitality — and then I met Katina, who has built an entire scientific framework around exactly that.
For years, wellness has focused on the mind and body — yet often overlooked our innate human capacity to imagine, make, and express. Katina’s work reframes creativity not as a luxury for artists, but as an essential practice for everyone seeking meaning, resilience, and connection in a rapidly changing world. Together, Katina and I explore:
What Creative Health really means — and why it’s a core part of human flourishing.
Why friction and discomfort are vital ingredients for creative growth.
The relationship between AI, attention, and human creativity.
How moments of awe, stillness, and wonder restore our sense of vitality.
Practical ways to start cultivating your creativity muscle in everyday life.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that creativity is not about perfection or output — it’s about presence, curiosity, and being fully alive.
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