How We Heal with Ryan Pink

From Chaos to Creativity to Healing (Amy J. Dyck)

Ryan Pink Season 1 Episode 45

Corban David Jenai speaks with Amy J. Dyck about her lifelong struggle with chronic illness and her journey to healing. She starts her story at 2017 when she got very sick (again) and the devastating impact it had on her life. She discusses the physical limitations, the lack of understanding from doctors, and the emotional toll it took on her and her family. 

Amy also shares how she used art as a therapeutic tool to explore self-compassion and love, how her artwork transformed from realism to a deeper symbolic exploration. The power of art as a healing modality is discussed, and the accessible and affordable nature of it. 

Going deeper, Amy talks about how art helped her explore her experiences with illness and trauma, and find growth and a deeper understanding of herself even in the midst of the hard thing that had happened. They discuss the importance of trusting one's instincts and intuition in healing and in the creative process, and how art can help reconnect with the body and emotions. Amy also provides practical suggestions for getting started with art as a healing practice.


Amy J. Dyck is a visual artist who paints, sculpts, collages and more in order to delve into her phycological landscape, tackling issues like power, resilience, and struggle through her art practice and in exhibitions. Among her accomplishments are winning several prestigious international art awards. She also writes, and is working on her first book on her journey of healing with art. View her work or connect to her at her website, or on Instagram @amyjdyckartist. 

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