Color, Texture, and the Nervous System in Midlife with Susan Goldie

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How do color, texture, and creativity affect the nervous system, emotional regulation, and well-being as we age? In this episode of Sexy in Your 60s host Dvora Citron is joined by Susan Goldie, an abstract mixed-media fiber artist whose work centers on color, texture, fiber, and making as a form of care. Together, they talk about creativity not as productivity or performance, but as presence. The conversation explores how working with our hands, and paying attention to what surrounds us, can help us feel more grounded and regulated, especially in midlife and beyond. Susan shares her creative journey, from fashion design and couture bridal work to large-scale theatrical costuming and her current focus on abstract fiber-based art. She reflects on how working with color, texture, and natural materials has helped her process emotion, stay grounded through life transitions, and cultivate meaning as she has aged. This episode may resonate if you are: *A woman over 50 navigating change or transition *Curious about nervous system regulation and emotional well-being *Interested in creativity as a form of self-care *Drawn to slower, more embodied ways of aging Behind the scenes Susan also shares a short video documenting the making of her daughter-in-law’s wedding gown. It offers a glimpse into her relationship with fabric, detail, and process. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4FV0A9F1mwg (about 2.5 minutes) Stay connected with Susan Susan’s main way of sharing new work, exhibitions, and behind-the-scenes studio updates is through her newsletter ArtNotes. You can subscribe at the bottom of her homepage: https://www.susangoldie.com About the podcast Sexy in Your 60s explores what it means to feel alive, grounded, and at home in yourself as you age through conversations that blend science, lived experience, and reflection. Note: Despite the title, this podcast is not about sexual topics. “Sexy” refers to feeling confident, embodied, and fully present at this stage of life. About the host Dvora