How can we change the world? One artist at a time.
Do you believe art can change the world? So do I!
Art Heals All Wounds explores how creativity transforms lives, communities, and societies. We’re at a pivotal moment when scientists, medical practitioners, art therapists, and creatives are coming together to recognize the essential role of art in health, healing, and well-being.
In each episode, you’ll hear from artists, performers, and creative practitioners who share the inspiration behind their work—whether in art therapy, arts in health, or projects for social change—and how it impacts mental health, emotional healing, and community resilience. These conversations reveal how art can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth, cultural connection, and lasting change.
Hosted by Pam Uzzell
Pam Uzzell is an Oakland-based documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and social justice storyteller specializing in housing equity, Black community history, and creative healing. She is the host and creator of the podcast Art Heals All Wounds, which explores how art transforms individuals and communities through healing and social change.
With over a decade of experience, Pam has directed and produced impactful independent documentaries, including Unearthing the Dream (2012), which won Best Documentary at the Arkansas Independent Black Film Festival and aired on Arkansas Public Television, and Welcome to the Neighborhood (2018), a powerful exploration of gentrification’s impact on Berkeley’s Black community, featured on KQED’s Truly CA series.
Pam’s latest film, Shelter in Displacement (2020), was selected for the prestigious de Young Museum Open exhibition. She is also a recipient of a Berkeley Civic Arts Grant for her public art project Beyond the Screen (2022), which celebrates community resilience through creative expression.
In addition to filmmaking and podcasting, Pam organizes community screenings and public events to foster dialogue around social justice, housing equity, cultural preservation and the healing power of storytelling.
As a documentary filmmaker, podcast host, and public speaker, Pam leads dialogues with audiences at universities, nonprofits, corporate events, and political forums—sharing stories of equity, displacement, and the transformative power of art.