Using Art to Heal from Chronic Illness: Gwen's Story
Spooniepreneur Podcast Episode #6
Gwen Duda is a visual artist located out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada where she paints abstract expressionistic acrylic, oil, and mixed media works while employing eco-friendly studio practices with what spoons she has in a day.
Gwen has been dealing with chronic health issues on and off throughout her life. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and S.E.I.Ds – Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease in her mid-thirties and last summer was hit by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The act of painting itself has been healing and being back in the art business and studio aids in her continued recovery from PTSD.
Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:
- Managing your energy
- Finding inspiration from other Spooniepreneurs
- Healing through art
- Finding your passion
Connect with Gwen
Website: http://www.gwenduda.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gwendudartstudios
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GwenDudaStudios/
Connect with Nicole
Website: http://www.spooniepreneur.net
Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/