The Range of Creativity: Finding Freedom Between Art and Science

Creativity shows up in unexpected ways. Sometimes it appears as a new idea, other times as the courage to try something different.

When I joined The Creativity Show with akaRadioRed, alongside Paula Edelstein and Melody Miller-Man, the conversation turned into a celebration of how creativity moves through our lives — from science and art to sport, storytelling, and resilience.

We talked about following curiosity, embracing the strange and unusual, and how creativity gives us permission to play again, especially for women balancing logic and imagination.

Growing Between Two Worlds

I shared how I’ve always existed between two worlds — science and art.

In the episode, I spoke about being the kid who loved microscopes as much as sketchbooks. I chose the scientific path because, as my parents said, science was practical. But I never stopped drawing. Later, after completing my PhD and working in molecular biology, government, and medical devices, burnout reminded me what I had set aside.

When creativity reappeared, it wasn’t about art as achievement. It was about self-connection. I started making time for small creative acts — simple sketches, colour studies, collage experiments — and realized they helped me recover my energy and focus.

Today, that’s the same process I share with women in STEM who feel drained or disconnected. Creativity becomes their way to breathe again, to find balance between precision and play.

Watch the Full Interview

You can watch the full conversation on The Creativity Show here:

Permission to Be “Strange and Unusual”

At one point, RadioRed asked each guest to share a quote that reflected their creative spirit. Mine came from Beetlejuice — “I myself am strange and unusual.”

It got a good laugh, but it’s true.

I’ve spent my life bridging the analytical and the intuitive. Scientists often don’t understand the artists, and artists often don’t understand the scientists. For years, I tried to fit neatly into one category or the other, until I realized the blend was my strength.

That duality is what fuels my creative wellness work today. I help women find space for both sides — the structured and the spontaneous — because that’s where real insight lives.

Creativity as Connection

One of my favourite parts of the show was watching how different forms of creativity connected us.

Paula spoke about building the first golf range in Israel and how sports taught her to push past limits. Melody shared her travels across forty countries, painting murals, writing songs, and turning her experiences into art.

Listening to them reminded me that creativity is not about a single skill. It’s a mindset — a willingness to explore, adapt, and express. Whether you’re writing code, painting, or designing an experiment, creativity helps you respond to life with curiosity instead of fear.

RadioRed said it best: “If a window opens, even just a crack, open it and see what’s on the other side.” That’s how every creative journey begins — with one small yes.

The Creative Reset

When burnout forced me to pause, I didn’t expect creativity to be the way back. But through that experience, I designed what later became The Creative Reset Program.

It’s built for women in STEM who, like me, feel the constant pull between achievement and exhaustion. The program blends science, art, and mindfulness to help participants relieve stress, rediscover curiosity, and build creative confidence.

Each session introduces a visual tool or activity — from drawing energy “batteries” to sketching bridges between burnout and balance — so participants can see what they feel and begin to rebuild from there.

Why Creativity Matters in STEM

Science and creativity are not opposites. They are partners. Both ask you to notice patterns, experiment, and take risks.

When women in STEM reconnect with creativity, they also reconnect with intuition, empathy, and purpose. These qualities make teams stronger and innovation more sustainable. Creativity helps you process the pressure, so you can keep contributing without losing yourself.

It’s not about being the best. It’s about staying whole.

A Gentle Invitation

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or uninspired, consider adding a small creative ritual to your week.

• Doodle for five minutes while your coffee brews.
• Collect colours or textures that reflect your mood.
• Go for a short walk without your phone and let your thoughts wander.

Tiny acts of curiosity rebuild energy. They help you listen inwardly, long before burnout begins.

You can start with a few free tools:

• Subscribe to The Creative Shift for weekly creative wellness ideas.
• Try the 5-Day Creative Reset Challenge, a free series of short activities to help you reconnect with your creativity and calm.

Because creativity isn’t only about making something new — it’s about remembering who you are.