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From Physics to Meditative Drawing: Healing Trauma Through Creativity | Jean Kropper
Description
She started university as a double major in physics and fine art, later became a published author with over 30,000 books sold, and eventually created Meditative Drawing after navigating her own trauma and PTSD. Jean Kropper, founder of Meditative Drawing, shares how combining drawing, breathwork, and mindfulness can help people find peace and resilience.
In this gentle and insightful conversation, Jean discusses:
• Life in her 20s: pursuing science and art in a world not ready for women in physics
• Confidence struggles and career pivots in graphic design and advertising
• Navigating industry collapse and major life changes
• Her journey through trauma and PTSD
• How she developed Meditative Drawing as a healing practice
• Practical ways creativity and mindfulness support emotional well-being
If you’re in your 20s feeling the pressure of career uncertainty, low confidence, or carrying unprocessed stress, this episode offers calm wisdom and creative tools for healing.
Jean has taught creative workshops across the United States, Canada, and Australia for over 25 years.
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Connect with Jean Kropper
Website :https://meditativedrawing.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeankropper/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meditative_drawing_workshop/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jean Kropper
1:40 - Life in Her 20s: Physics, Art & Ambition
8:15 - Being a Woman in Science in the 1980s
15:30 - Confidence, Career Pivots & Industry Collapse
23:10 - Learning to Pause During Major Change
31:45 - Navigating Trauma and PTSD
40:20 - Creating Meditative Drawing
48:50 - How Drawing + Breathwork Builds Resilience
57:15 - Final Thoughts on Creativity & Healing