#207 Tiago Forte - Art and Health are born when intellect meets the somatic

Tiago Forte is a writer, teacher, and speaker specializing in productivity. As the author of Building a Second Brain and founder of Forte Labs, he blends design, technology, and personal growth to help individuals and organizations unlock creativity, efficiency and intentional living.

This episode delves into the intersection of creativity, somatic embodiment, and intellectual rationalization. Tiago challenges the dominance of the abstract mind, exploring the profound ways our bodies, emotions, and communities shape creativity and connection. He shares personal anecdotes about his evolution as a writer, the transformative power of in-person experiences, and his embrace of somatic practices like ayahuasca and breathwork. We also discuss the role of rituals in questioning individualistic narratives that isolate us from ourselves, others, and the environment, as well as our perspectives on Mexican and American identities in terms of collective belonging and attitudes toward life.

Is writing an intellectual or a somatic experience? Like healing, it is certainly both.