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Maverick Minds Podcast seeks out the unusual and unconventional. We unearth and shine a light on Maverick gems; ideas, people and actions to inspire, raise our curiosity and help shift our thinking and awareness.Maverick Minds Podcast invites you into the world of the unbranded creative-thinking Maverick. You may be one of these people, you may know of creative gems. We would love to hear from you. Get in touch if you have an idea and story to share.It takes a team to bring a podcast together and is more fun. Your Maverick Minds Podcast hosts are Dr Cathryn Lloyd Founding Director of Maverick Minds and Danielle Bolton Director of Association Solutions.

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Maverick Musings Episode 4 Creative Wellbeing: A life well lived

May 16, 2021 • Dr Cathryn Lloyd and Danielle Bolton, Music by Marcus Lucas • Season 1 • Episode 4

In this podcast Cathryn and Danielle discuss Creative Wellbeing, Happiness and what the Ancient Greek philosophers called Eudaimonia. They share some of the research Cathryn came across while planning a Creative Wellbeing workshop called Riding the Wave of Change for a government agency in Australia.

Episode Links:
Maverick Minds
Association Solutions
Everyday creative activity as a path to flourishing
Exercise not only helps with mental health - it makes us more creative too, say scientists (World Economic Forum)
World Happiness Report - 2021
Revealed: The 20 happiest countries in the world for 2021
International Day of Happiness - United Nations
Why our pursuit of happiness may be flawed
Davos WEF 2020: Creative Arts are essential for the future of humanity
Hadley Cantril: A Pioneer in public opinion research

And recommended reading (available at all good book stores):
Seriously Playful Creativity
Pema Chodron: Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change (2012)