She’s a bold advocate, a compassionate changemaker, and a fearless voice dedicated to men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Rae Bonney isn’t afraid to dive into tough conversations that society often avoids.

In this powerful episode of Active Kreative Perspectives, Rae and host Valerie Ogorodnyk raise critical themes about masculinity, parenting, and societal expectations. They explore hard-hitting questions:

🔸 Who’s truly accountable for how our boys are raised?
🔸 Why do we continue labeling men's suffering as mental health issues without addressing deeper, societal root causes?

Carmen Oprea - an art therapist, researcher, and the visionary behind the International Art Therapy Conference. Together, we explore the evolution of art therapy, its impact on global communities,and the necessity of bridging creative modalities to enhance the field. Carmen shares her journey, her passion for uniting art therapists worldwide, and the transformative power of creativity in healing.

Shanan Costello, a transpersonal art therapist and psychedelic integration specialist based in Tulum, Mexico. Together, we explore the intersection of art therapy, trauma healing, and the responsible use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings.

Vanashree Ghate, an art-based therapist, mindfulness educator, and founder of HEAL Foundation, an organisation dedicated to bringing holistic healing to vulnerable communities in India.

The global challenges facing art therapy, the importance of ethical standards, and why advocacy is crucial in ensuring that art therapy remains a professional, regulated field. Jennifer sheds light on the misconceptions about art therapy, the risks of unqualified practice, and the fight to ensure access to proper mental health care through art-based interventions.

The Long Journey Home: Finding Freedom, Healing, and Purpose with Otto Gatternigg. In this profound episode of Active Kreative Perspectives, Valerie sits down with Otto, a mentor, educator, and spiritual guide whose life has been a testament to transformation, resilience, and the search for inner freedom.
✨ "Together, we are all just walking each other home." – Ram Dass

From Ballerina to Startup Founder: The Power of Storytelling with Christine Matheson-GreenIt all begins with an idea