In this episode, I sit down with Fabio Borges — a Brazilian contemporary visual artist, author and mindfulness practitioner whose life took an unexpected turn after what he calls his dark night of the soul. After more than 20 years working as a creative director for major brands, that crisis shattered everything he thought he understood about success, identity, and creativity.

What followed was a complete reorientation. Fabio began questioning the foundations of his work and realised that art could be more than aesthetics — it could become a doorway into presence, healing, and authentic self-discovery. From that insight, he developed Art2Heal, a methodology that bridges his background in high-level creative work with contemplative practices like breathwork, mindfulness, self-hypnosis, and symbolic awareness.

Now based in Sydney, Fabio guides individuals and groups through transformative creative experiences, drawing from his own journey of moving from autopilot into genuine presence. In our conversation, he opens up about the personal story behind this transition, the belief so many of us carry about “not being an artist,” and how his own psychedelic and healing journey eventually became part of his artistic expression.

We also explore the framework in his new book, the exercises inside it, and the role of symbolism and teachings drawn from different spiritual traditions. This episode is an invitation to rethink creativity — not as something you perform, but as a path back to yourself, your inner world, and the parts of you that have been waiting to be seen.

Connect with Fabio Borges:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabio.borgs/
Website: www.art2heal.me
Book: https://www.art2heal.me/en-book-intro