Creativity, Joy, and Play as Pathways to Wellness with Katina Bajaj
Creativity, Joy, and Play as Pathways to Wellness with Katina Bajaj  
Podcast: Conversations with Cam
Published On: Wed May 03 2023
Description: In this episode, I sit down with Katina Bajaj, the author of “On Adulting” and cofounder of Daydreamers: a wellbeing startup that utilizes creativity as a health modality. Katina and I discuss her trajectory from investment banking and why she left the corporate world, how she started the “On Adulting” blog which later became a book, and how motherhood can instill childlike wonder. We also discuss the baggage around the word “creativity,” actionable ways to create “transition times” in your day and prevent burnout, and the difference between pleasure and effortful enjoyment.   Key Takeaway / Points: Katina’s career change and why she left her job in investment banking How she started “On Adulting,” her blog about growing up in a mindful and joyful way How parenting styles have shifted throughout the generations Our societal obsession with productivity How motherhood has instilled a childlike wonder within me Katina’s wellbeing startup, Daydreamers, and how it opens up creativity as a wellbeing modality The baggage around the word “creativity” How creativity can be accessible for everyone Implementing “transition times” into your day to prevent burnout On time blocking and scheduling play into our days On pleasure vs. effortful enjoyment   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Explore Alo Moves here and use code CAMERON in all caps to get a 30 day free membership trial plus 50% an annual membership Shop Seed at seed.com/CAMERON and use code CAMERON to receive 20% off your first month of Seed DS-01Ⓡ Daily Synbiotic Shop Hatch here and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP   Follow Katina: Instagram: @katina.bajaj Tiktok: katina.bajaj Website: katinabajaj.com Daydreamers Website: daydreamers.co   Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.