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A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeAuthor: Michelle Johnston
A Podcast about Italy, travel, writing, books, gardens and food. Celebrates creative living, beautiful conversations and the journeys we need to make along the way. Interest in slow living, slow food, creativity, art, cooking, books and ultimately living the good life! Language: en-au Genres: Arts, Books, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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On Seeking Art & Beauty and Why it Really Matters!
Episode 139
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
"Fortunately for us art and travel lovers, science has caught up with what we have felt inside, what we have experienced" - Michelle JohnstonIn more recent years the science of ‘neuro-aesthetics’ has given us much to ponder in terms of understanding the importance of art and beauty in our lives. I share my personal experience and sound research on the positive side effects that seeking art, travel and beauty in our lives has on our mental health, neuro-plasticity and longevity. This is a broad topic yet I cite recent book publications and examples on the importance of art, creativity and travel and how there are many positive flow on effects in our lives. Enjoy, Michelle xShownotes A Writer in Italy InstagramSubstack - At My TableMichelle’s BooksMusical Scores by Richard JohnstonA Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way. Support the show
