Where Arts Meets Medicine

Stanford Creative and Healing Arts
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Explore the intersection of creativity and healthcare in Where Arts Meets Medicine, a podcast from Stanford Health Care’s Creative & Healing Arts program. Hear stories from artists, patients, and clinicians about how art and music transform the patient experience and foster connection.

  1. 6h ago

    Grounded in Care: Kimberley Reed's Blend of Clinical Excellence and Creative Healing

    Kimberley Reed, a Clinical Nurse II in the Cardiac ICU, findsgrounding and restoration through creative, tactile practices that engage both her mind and body. She is deeply drawn to sound healing, embracing its calming and centering effects as a counterbalance to the demands of critical care. Kimberlyalso enjoys baking and crocheting. For her, the repetitive, sensory motions of her fingers are a form of therapeutic release, reflecting a belief in the healing power of creativity, touch, and mindful presence both inside and beyond the ICU. Her deep compassion and thoughtful decision-making shine through in every patient interaction. In this episode we discuss: How sound healing informs resilience in high-stakes environmentsThe role of tactile crafts in clinician well-beingCreativity and mindful presence as pillars of patient careCompassion in action and moving beyond the hospital when caring for others Tune in to hear Kimberley’s story about sustaining care, with creativity at its core. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR,visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts at Stanford Health Care by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  2. Sep 23

    Music in Medicine: Turning Neuroscience and Listening into Healing

    Dr. Dan Bowling is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine and Director of the Music, Brain & Health Lab. His translational research is focused on understanding how music helps people feel and function better and turning that knowledge into tools that lower the bar to more reliable therapeutic listening. His approach integrates expertise in neuroscience, bioacoustics, music therapy, and technology to apply insights from music's underlying biology to medicine. Dan earned his PhD in Neurobiology from Duke University and holds graduate certificates in Cognitive Neuroscience and Translational Medicine. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including Science, PNAS, and Molecular Psychiatry. In this conversation, we explore: How music actively shapes the brain and mental health, beyond just enjoymentWhat “personalized” music-based treatments mean in clinical practiceThe interdisciplinary blend of neuroscience, bioacoustics, music therapy, and technology driving this workThe challenges of translating lab findings into real-world care and the potential for scalable mental health toolsReflections on youth mental health and the evolving role of therapeutic musicSupport the Creative & Healing Arts ProgramYour gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR, visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  3. Sep 9

    From Tech to Bedside: Liz on Finding Purpose Beyond the Corporate Canvas

    A San Francisco Bay Area based illustrator and multidisciplinary artist, Liz brings a playful, expansive approach to creative work that spans poster design, book and editorial illustration, apparel, advertising, merchandising, and multimedia. Her work often intersects with art as a therapeutic tool, supporting both children and adults in creative exploration and emotional expression. Liz brings curiosity, humor, and a deep sense of play into everything she creates both on and off the page. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR, visual arts, and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Stanford Health Care Creative & Healing Arts by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  4. Jun 26

    The Power of Presence: Spiritual Care in Times of Uncertainty

    Kenny is a chaplain fellow at Stanford Health Care who explores the intersection of spirituality, healing, and care. Through his work with The Sacred Pause, Kenny creates spaces of reflection, mindfulness, and restoration for healthcare providers, helping them reconnect with their own well-being while caring for others. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.” You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  5. Jun 10

    Threads of Care: Sarah on Humanizing the Hospital Experience

    On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sarah, who shares how crocheting helped her navigate personal trauma and became a source of healing and resilience. Now, she brings that same sense of comfort and connection to her work at Stanford Health Care. This inspiring conversation reminds us that creativity can be a powerful tool for healing, grounding, and finding hope in difficult times. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.” You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  6. May 28

    Art as Advocacy: Iris on Bridging Humanity and Health Care

    On today’s episode, we’re joined by Iris, a talented Stanford University intern whose curiosity and creativity brought a thoughtful perspective to our Creative & Healing Arts team. Iris reflects on her experiences working alongside patients and staff, what she’s learned about the human side of health care, and how art can create moments of connection, expression, and healing within clinical spaces. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.” You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  7. May 12

    Vibrations of Care: Sheila’s Journey into Healing Arts

    What happens when sound becomes care? In our Season 3 premiere, Sheila shares how sound baths can create space for rest, reflection, and healing—offering comfort through vibration, presence, and intentional listening. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.” You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

  8. Feb 18

    Engineering Empathy: Grace on Bridging Bioengineering and the Arts

    In this episode, we sit down with Grace Soontornviwath, a recent Stanford University graduate who was a bioengineering major at the time of this recording and an intern with our Creative & Healing Arts program. From engineering problem-solving to human-centered healing, this conversation explores what the next generation of healthcare leaders can bring to the intersection of creativity and care. Support the Creative & Healing Arts Program Your gift helps bring innovative, therapeutic tools—like VR and live music—directly to the bedside and visitors at the hospital. Donate today: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanford Medicine Giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type “Creative & Healing Arts” under “Other.” You can also make a direct donation by emailing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shcgiving@stanford.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or calling 650.723.8285 Connect with us! Want to learn more? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our webpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at: Creative&HealingArts@stanfordhealthcare.org Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Explore the intersection of creativity and healthcare in Where Arts Meets Medicine, a podcast from Stanford Health Care’s Creative & Healing Arts program. Hear stories from artists, patients, and clinicians about how art and music transform the patient experience and foster connection.

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  • Creator
    Stanford Creative and Healing Arts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stanford Creative and Healing Arts
  • Show Website
    Where Arts Meets Medicine

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