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When Punching Paint Becomes Peace: The Neuroscience of Somatic Release Through Violent Expressionism
In the sleep lab, I learned the nervous system is a better historian than the mind. Electrodes don't lie - even when patients say they're fine, their bodies whisper otherwise. Fast forward: swap EEG leads for paint buckets. The truth remains: your body needs completion, not cognition. When you combine motion, creation, and consciousness, you don't just regulate - you reclaim. Sometimes peace isn't stillness. Sometimes it's the sound of a body remembering how to breathe - in c

Julie McVey
Nov 127 min read


From Fractured to Flourishing: How One Team Rebuilt Trust Through Art
After layoffs and re-orgs, one Seattle team rebuilt trust through Wicked Rae’s 3-month art-based program - splatter painting, tactile workshops, and milestone-driven sessions that laughter, ownership, and lasting connection. Studio and onsite options across Washington. Discover Seattle’s most immersive team building experiences at Wicked Rae’s. From splatter painting to tactile art workshops, our trauma-informed sessions help corporate teams reconnect, rebuild trust, and spa

Julie McVey
Sep 22 min read
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