On this inspiring episode of Mastery Unleashed, host Christie Ruffino welcomes Dr. Vasu Tolia, a former pediatric gastroenterologist who transitioned from a prestigious medical career to a thriving second act as an artist. Vasu shares her journey from medicine to art, exploring how creativity can be a tool for healing, self-expression, and resilience.
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Dr. Vasu Tolia, is a celebrated visual artist and physician whose work bridges art and healing. Her abstract and semi-abstract artworks are designed to inspire and soothe, making them ideal for therapeutic spaces. Her painting “The World United” was featured on the CDC’s *Emerging Infectious Diseases* journal cover. With numerous awards to her name, including the Future of Art Global Masterpiece Award, Vasu combines her medical expertise with her artistic vision to create emotionally resonant work. At “Thrive in ’25,” she will share her insights on the effects of art on the brain to help on focus and healing.
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