The Art of Healing
A creative sanctuary for people navigating cancer.
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“You don’t have to be good at art—because art is good for you.”
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START PARTICIPATING IN YOUR WELL BEING"Marianne gave me “permission” to color outside the lines and let go of what was holding me back from fully expressing myself."Â
- Gayle D.
Why you can’t “think” your way out of cancer anxiety.
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Most people handle cancer-related anxiety in two ways: they either talk about it or they try to distract themselves. But talking often keeps you trapped in the analytical 'trap' of the left brain, and distraction is only a temporary fix. It’s a loop that’s hard to break on your own.
The truth is, cancer creates emotions that are often too heavy for language. To find real relief, you need a way to express what words cannot say.
A Different Way to Heal.
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My signature blend of creative expression, relaxation, and meaningful conversation is the fastest way to interrupt the anxiety loop and reclaim your peace, joy, and personal power while navigating cancer.
- This allows you to move from feeling like a victim of a diagnosis to actively participating in your own well-being.
- This isn't about artistic perfection; it’s about using the creative process as a tool to quiet the noise and reconnect with yourself.
"You don’t have to be good at art — because art is good for you."
SIGN UP FOR A FREE DISCOVERY SESSIONAll The Science of the Creative Bypass
Neurological research shows that while anxiety thrives in the ruminative centers of the brain, creative expression shifts us into a right-brain experience. This immediately quiets the brain’s fear center.Â
Within this space, we use this shift to ensure your sense of peace isn't just a temporary escape but a permanent move toward actively participating in your own well-being.
The GuideÂ
The Journey (My Story)
For over 30 years, I lived a life fully immersed in creativity showing my work in galleries, teaching students, and building a career as a professional artist. This was my identity and my passion.
Then, a cancer diagnosis brought my life to a sudden stop.
I quickly realized that the tools that helped me succeed in my career, the pushing and the controlling, were useless on this journey. The anxiety had a grip on me that I couldn't 'work' my way out of. I knew I needed to stop fighting and start listening deeply. I needed new tools.
Through this process, I realized that healing did not mean going back to the way things were. It wasn't about returning to 'who I was' before the diagnosis. Instead, I understood that I wanted to be an active participant in my own healing. Rather than pushing and stressing, I learned to use new tools of relaxation, deep listening, and creative expression to reclaim my peace. I built this bridge so you can do the same.
The BIO
Marianne Gargour is the founder of MG Coaching & Creativity LLC, a certified life coach, professional artist, and cancer survivor. In addition to her online community, she serves those navigating cancer through her work at the UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Known as "Your Life Coach with a Creative Approach," Marianne brings over three decades of innovation, imagination, and warmth to her signature methodology.
The Mission:Â "I founded this sanctuary to give you a space where you are no longer defined by a medical chart. My mission is to guide you through my Signature Blend of creative expression and relaxation, helping you interrupt the cycle of stress and reclaim your personal power as an active participant in your own well-being."
The Guiding Philosophy: "You don’t have to be good at art—because art is good for you."
Is the Sanctuary right for you?
This community was created for those who are navigating the complexities of cancer and are looking for a way back to themselves. You belong here if:
- You are tired of being 'The Patient' and crave a space where you are seen as a person, not a diagnosis.
- Words aren't enough to capture how you feel.
- You’re stuck in an 'Anxiety Loop' and can't think your way out of it.
- You want connection without the pressure to stay 'positive' all the time.
- You need a space where you can show up exactly as you are—tired, overwhelmed, or inspired—and just be.Â
What People Are Saying …
As a life coach, painting instructor, and high-achieving artist in her own right, Marianne is the ideal guide to learning how to recognize your creative power and develop your very own special sauce—a mix of action, reflection, and exploration that helps you demolish every obstacle to living a creative life in your path and get busy doing what makes you happy.Â
- Sarah T.
“ Cocktails and Creativity was really tremendous. The afternoon with Marianne Gargour felt like a mini vacation from my regular way of seeing the world. Marianne encouraged me out of my comfort zone with fascinating activities that allowed me to see how my old ways of perceiving were limiting my creativity. I returned to my life (that's how it felt, like a kind of re-entry) with a fresh sense of joy and curiosity."
- Lisa G.
“Marianne shows you how you can see creativity and uses it as a doorway to a freer you, a more collaborative you at home and in the workplace…She makes getting in touch with your own creativity child’s play. The time just flew!”
Your Peace of Mind is Our Priority
The Recording Promise
Missed a gathering? Everything is recorded so you can watch and participate on your own time.
The Flexibility Promise
No long-term contracts. You can pause or cancel your membership at any time with a single click.
Our Commitment
This is your sanctuary. If it isn't the right fit for your journey, we respect that completely.
