Podcasts about Art therapy

In this episode I'm joined by Trisha and we answer three questions from listeners who are exhausted from carrying everything. We talk about rebuilding confidence after leaving an abusive relationship, imposter syndrome at work, stress, weight gain and coping habits, guilt when you're tired, feeling lazy for resting, and being mentally fried from full-time work and parenting. If you're doing it all, managing alone and quietly blaming yourself for struggling, this conversation will resonate. Click play and let's dive in. To apply for membership to Jessica's Thrive Academy go to www.jessicacooke.ie/apply To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: galway@mindandbodyworks.com 091 725 750 About Trisha MacHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

Send a textJoin us for an inspiring conversation with London-based artist Carrie Reichardt, whose work transforms craft into a powerful tool for healing, social change, and connection. Carrie shares her journey from personal trauma to using art as therapy, how community-focused projects and “craftivism” gave her a voice, and the ways she's used creativity to bridge divides and amplify stories that might otherwise go unheard. This episode explores the transformative power of art - for oneself, for others, and for the world. More from Carrie here: https://carriereichardt.com/Support the showLearn more about the Take an Art Break Movement on the Art is Moving website here.

Lindsey Jonin is a licensed counselor, licensed and board-certified art therapist, speaker, trainer, and artist. She is the founder of two businesses. The first, Lily Counseling and Art Therapy, supports individuals in NJ and FL, navigating anxiety, life transitions, stress, and emotional overwhelm through talk therapy, art therapy, and somatic practices. She also provides continuing education trainings for mental health professionals. Her second business, Abstract and Aligned, offers presentations and experiential workshops for businesses and organizations, helping teams and leaders strengthen emotional intelligence and lead with greater clarity, creativity, and connection so they can truly thrive. Lindsey also facilitates creative workshops within communities, collaborating with organizations to foster visual expression and connection. There are virtual art workshops offered to any adults anywhere, too! She is a passionate advocate for the arts and believes that creativity is not a talent reserved for a few, but a capacity that lives in everyone. Lindsey views engaging in creativity as a way to reconnect with ourselves, support stress regulation, and help people approach challenges with flexibility and problem-solving, while deepening self-awareness and human connection. In episode 644 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Lindsey chose Caldwell University, what first drew her into art therapy and counseling, how her work experience in clinical supervision and entrepreneurship shaped her perspective on student mental health, how anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism show up in high-achieving student leaders, why so many students struggle to ask for help, how art therapy works and why it's so effective, how creative expression sometimes reaches people when traditional talk therapy can't, what are the sustainable systems that prevent burnout, what inspired her to build a clinical practice and a creative platform, and what the "Quiet to Bold" journey looks like. Enjoy!

Share your thoughts with meIn this episode you will meet Natalia Lobo-Guerrero, Art Therapist. We discuss art therapy as a powerful tool for accessing the subconscious mind. Natalia Lobo-Guerrero, an art therapist based in Bali, explains how creative expression through drawing, painting, and sculpture can reveal patterns, trauma, and family dynamics that talk therapy often takes months to uncover. We explore how art therapy works with both children and adults, its effectiveness in processing trauma and PTSD, the concept of "parts work," and why you don't need to be artistic to benefit from this transformative approach to healing.Find Natalia on social media through @arttherapybali on instagram or via her website https://www.arttherapyandcreativity.comBook your FREE discovery call with Charlotte here Ready to commit?Book your therapy session via email Purchase the package of 5 therapy sessions and get a discountPurchase 10 therapy sessions and get an even bigger discountCheck out our website here

In this episode, Trisha and I answer three listener questions. We talk about the overlap between anxiety, ADHD traits, trauma, hormones, parenting, and overwhelm — and how to know when something is manageable and when it's time to seek further support. We also answer a question on nutrition and endurance training, and why nutrition can unravel when training volume increases. Finally, we talk about confidence and identity, and how working from home can slowly change how you feel about yourself and your social confidence. This episode is a practical, honest conversation around issues many people are dealing with but rarely talk about. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns that feel exhausting, confusing, or out of your control, click play and let's dive in. To apply for membership to Jessica's Thrive Academy go to www.jessicacooke.ie/apply To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: galway@mindandbodyworks.com 091 725 750 About Trisha MacHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service. Click play and let's dive in.

Pamela Hayes Malkoff is a board-certified art therapist who has spent more than three decades working at the intersection of creativity and healing. She is an internationally recognized facilitator and teacher, who supports individuals, couples, families, and communities, with particular care for people navigating addiction and recovery, questions of identity, grief, anxiety, and the terrain of relationships and sexuality. In this conversation, we explore what art therapy really is, why you definitely don't need to be an artist to access it, and how the creative process can help people externalize fear and soften shame. We talk about monsters, bridges, vulnerability in group work, and the particular kind of healing that emerges when art, psychology, and community meet. Pamela's April 2026 workshop at Esalen: https://www.esalen.org/workshops/healing-through-creativity-merging-art-and-psychology-for-personal-growth-and-change-04062026

In today's episode, Trisha and I answer three powerful listener questions that so many women quietly struggle with. We talk about family estrangement — what's really happening when an adult child cuts off communication, the deep hurt and confusion it causes on all sides, and whether these breakdowns can be prevented or gently repaired. We also dive into long-term social anxiety. One listener shares her experience of living with anxiety since her teens, how bullying shaped her fear of speaking up, and the toll it's taking on a job she genuinely loves. We explore why “just pushing yourself” often makes things worse, what's happening in the nervous system, and what can actually help when anxiety feels overwhelming and ingrained. Finally, we look at people-pleasing and over-performing in conversations — the urge to say the right thing, be liked, keep the peace, and carry the emotional load — and why these patterns are so hard to break, even when you're aware of them. As always, Trisha McHale brings a compassionate, practical psychotherapist lens to each question, helping you understand what's really going on beneath the surface — and where real change starts. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns that feel exhausting, confusing, or out of your control, click play and let's dive in.   To apply for membership to Jessica's Thrive Academy go to www.jessicacooke.ie/apply To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services: galway@mindandbodyworks.com 091 725 750 About Trisha MacHale: Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service. Click play and let's dive in.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 5!Join us as we speak with Keiko Ratcliffe, founder and CEO of Skye's the Limit! Foundation, an orginization that empowers youth and families through creativity and connection.In 2014, Keiko lost her daughter, Skye, to a drug overdose. The devastating loss turned her world upside down, but even then, Keiko knew she would somehow use Skye's story to help others. In 2019, Keiko founded the Skye's the Limit! Foundation with a mission to prevent trauma-related loss by strengthening resilience and mental wellness for youth, families, and communities. As Keiko has continued to learn about neuroscience and the effects of trauma, she's better learned how to equip young people with tools that help them cope, regulate emotion, recover from stress, and ask for help when needed—protective factors proven to reduce substance use, overdose, and suicide.Currently, Keiko is designing curriculum to take into schools. Blending art, music, somatic practices, and experiences in nature, she's curating the very activities Skye held dear.  Connect with Keiko: info@skyesthelimitfoundation.orgFor more about Skye's the Limit!: https://skyesthelimit.org/

Discover why art therapy is transforming teen mental health treatment. From trauma processing to emotional regulation, learn how creative expression helps adolescents who struggle to verbalize their feelings - and what parents should look for in a program.Info: https://missionprephealthcare.com/mental-health-services/art-therapy/ Mission Prep City: San Juan Capistrano Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. Website: https://missionprephealthcare.com/

Her ART THERAPY Podcast is an uplifting space for vulnerability, reflection, and honest conversation. Hosted by Abstract Expressionist, International Educator, and SAFESPACES.ART Founder Valentine Svihalek, alongside Mindful Art Guide and Environment, Health & Safety Consultant & Art Therapy Trainee Rebecca Brandmeier, the podcast explores emotional wellbeing through art from a place of learning, curiosity, and lived experience.We share insights from our own experiences and explore the real life emotional challenges women face, using Art Therapy tools for reflection and connection.Based in the heart of Europe, the podcast opens a gentle yet meaningful space where creativity, presence, and human connection meet.With care,Valentine and Rebecca*Podcast Cover ImagePhoto credit Ivana Dostálová, Traces of The Unseen, 2025Music credit Andy GalleryFollow us@safespaces.art@bellavalentinaart@studio.rb_mindful.artsSupport the show

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Back by popular demand. The one, the only: Chase O'donnell, folks! On hiatus from her new foray into Art Therapy, Chase drops by the studio to catch up the important stuff they don't teach you in school. Stuff like criminals faking seizures. And whether or not Jordan Hudson (girlfriend of Bill Belichick for you non-initiates) is funny. Speaking of which: do you think Jordan Hudson is funny? Sound off in the comments. What about adult cheerleading. Is adult cheerleading weird? As always, write in to the show at JoshPotterShow@gmail.com. ★★★ This week's Intro Music: “Flowers” by ⁠⁠Griff Parker Outro Music: “Live From The Roach Motel (feat. Hendawg)” by Brothers ⁠⁠⁠ @HendawgMusic ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ See Josh Live! ALL STAND UP LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thejoshpotter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ★★★ Josh Potter:

After how popular our first Ask Trisha episode (episode 293) was, Trisha is back. In this Ask Trisha, we answer the questions you sent in — the ones about feeling drained after therapy, navigating family dynamics, supporting others without taking everything on, and making sense of the emotions that show up after loss. It's an honest, practical conversation about protecting your energy, setting emotional boundaries, and learning how to care deeply without burning yourself out. As always, Trisha brings clarity, warmth, and common sense to topics that can feel heavy, helping you understand what's normal and how to look after yourself through it all. About Trisha Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Manager of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service. To contact the Galway centre: 091 725750 galway@mindandbodyworks.com Click play and let's dive in.

It's a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can't always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost any environment. Specifically, we're talking about art for non-artist caregivers and their loved ones. It's the process of de-stressing that counts – not the result! Join Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Angel Duncan, PhD in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in this episode of The Caregiver Community! Check out the Shopping Guide referenced in this episode here! For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.  

In this vibrant episode of Asked and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio welcomes Noemi Beres, co-owner of Podcast Connections and heart-centered entrepreneur, to explore how to genuinely connect, shine, and serve through podcast interviews. Together they unpack the key practices to showing up authentically, preparing powerfully, and turning every interview into a lasting relationship. From the power of “small gestures” to honoring your host with real engagement, this episode offers real talk on how to approach interviews with integrity, joy, and service. Whether you're just starting or refining your guest strategy, this episode reminds us that podcasting is not just a marketing tool—it's sacred space for connection. ✨ Takeaway Practice: Show up prepared, present, and generous—then follow up with connection, not just content. You can learn more about Noemi at: https://www.podcastconnections.co/. About Noemi Noemi Beres is the Co-Owner of Podcast Connections, helping entrepreneurs grow through podcast interviews. A linguist and content creator with a background in online marketing since 2007, she's also a self-taught mixed-media artist living in Cyprus. Inspired by her Hungarian heritage and memories, her art blends creativity with healing, informed by studies in Art Therapy, Color Therapy, and Positive Psychology. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. To learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts delve into chapters 5, 6, and 7 of House of Chains, exploring the complex character dynamics and themes of leadership, agency, and the aftermath of the Chain of Dogs. They discuss the contrasting natures of the 14th Army and the Whirlwind Rebellion, the evolving character of Felicin, and the implications of Tavor's leadership. The conversation highlights the emotional weight carried by the characters and the philosophical questions raised by their actions and motivations. In this conversation, the participants delve into the intricate character dynamics and themes present in 'House of Chains.' They explore how power influences identity, the emotional depth of family relationships, and the significance of names. The discussion also touches on the role of art as a therapeutic outlet and the metaphor of chains representing various forms of bondage. Through examining the characters' journeys, the conversation highlights the complexities of loyalty, individuality, and the hidden truths symbolized by shadows.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

In this guided meditation and drawing practice, artist and teacher John Simon Jr. leads us through a series of exercises designed to connect inner awareness with mark-making on paper. Blending Buddhist principles with intuitive art, this session invites you to notice your sensations, thoughts, and environment while allowing your hand to move freely. No art experience is needed, just a willingness to observe, let go, and explore.Episode 208: Guided Drawing Meditation with John Simon Jr. Support the show

On this podcast, we talk a lot about meditation, but it's far from the only way to connect with the deepest part of yourself and build a stable, joyful mind. There are so many other paths to reach that same inner stillness: spending time in nature, practicing yoga, exercising, making music, writing, or creating art.For Scott, art was his meditation long before he ever learned to sit in silence. Our friend John Simon Jr. feels this connection just as deeply, so much so that he wrote a whole book about it called Drawing Your Own Path.Scott and John first met years ago through their shared love of creating art with computer software. Recently, they reunited at John's home in New York State to talk about how drawing by hand (the old-fashioned way) can be a profound meditation in itself. It's a beautiful reminder that creativity, presence, and peace can flow through any form of expression.Episode 207: Drawing As Meditation with John Simon Jr. Support the show

In this inspiring episode of Converge Autism Radio, host Reid Miles sits down with artist, author, and creative business coach Mandy Nicholson to explore the deep connections between creativity and neurodivergence. Mandy—founder of The Creative Genius Consultant—shares her journey of self-diagnosed autism, raising two autistic children, and guiding other neurodivergent women to build thriving, passion-led businesses.They discuss her bestselling book Beyond the Ordinary: Discover the Power of Creative and Neurodiverse Women, the challenges of late diagnosis, and how creativity can become a bridge to self-acceptance and empowerment. Learn more about Mandy's work at https://linktr.ee/violetauraart. www.springbrookbehavioral.comwww.convergeautism.comwww.allabilitiesnofilter.com

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Solace: How Art Healed Darko's Pain in Beograd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесењи дан у Београду доносио је свеж ваздух и лепе боје градског окружења.En: An autumn day in Beograd brought fresh air and beautiful colors to the city's surroundings.Sr: Милана и Дарко дружили су се у башти кафеа пре него што крену на до Националног музеја Србије.En: Milana and Darko were hanging out in a café garden before heading to the National Museum of Serbia.Sr: Дарко се, међутим, осећао лоше.En: However, Darko was feeling unwell.Sr: Његова мигрена постајала је све јача и веома га је мучила.En: His migraine was getting stronger and was really bothering him.Sr: "Могу ли ти помоћи?En: "Can I help you?"Sr: " упитала је Милана са бригом у очима.En: asked Milana with concern in her eyes.Sr: "Не знам, али надам се да ће ми уметност помоћи", одговори Дарко мрзовољно.En: "I don't know, but I hope art will help me," replied Darko grumpily.Sr: Како су улазили у музеј, приметили су да је декорација обогаћена јесењим бојама и скромним украшавањем за Ноћ вештица.En: As they entered the museum, they noticed that the decoration was enriched with autumn colors and modest Halloween decorations.Sr: Светлуцаве бундеве и сенке давале су посебан угођај.En: Sparkling pumpkins and shadows provided a special atmosphere.Sr: Просветљена и одлучна, Милана поведе Дарка ка изложби за коју је знала да садржи мирне и нежне слике.En: Enlightened and determined, Milana led Darko to an exhibition she knew contained calm and gentle paintings.Sr: Путем, Дарко је затварао очи покушавајући да избегне светлост која му је стварала непријатност.En: Along the way, Darko closed his eyes, trying to avoid the light that was causing him discomfort.Sr: У просторији пуној течних боја, где су слике приказивале мирне пејзаже и тихе сцене из свакодневног живота, Милана је наишла на сјајно дело.En: In a room full of flowing colors, where paintings depicted peaceful landscapes and quiet scenes from everyday life, Milana came across a brilliant work.Sr: "Погледај ово, Дарко", указала је на слику која је сама по себи била као дисање тишине.En: "Look at this, Darko," she pointed to a painting that was itself like the breath of silence.Sr: Дарко је дубоко удахнуо и усредсредио поглед.En: Darko took a deep breath and focused his gaze.Sr: Слика, сенка природе прекривене јесењим лишћем, носила је нешто у себи што је деловало меко и примамљиво.En: The painting, a shadow of nature covered in autumn leaves, carried something in it that felt soft and inviting.Sr: Док је укопавао у њене нијансе, мигрена се полако топила као снег на сунцу.En: As he immersed in its shades, his migraine slowly melted away like snow in the sun.Sr: Осећај олакшања га је загрејао.En: The feeling of relief warmed him.Sr: "Хвала ти, Милана", рекао је тихо, али са дубоким осећањем захвалности.En: "Thank you, Milana," he said quietly, but with a deep sense of gratitude.Sr: "Ово ми је било потребно.En: "This was just what I needed."Sr: "Милана се осмехнула, срећна што је помогла пријатељу.En: Milana smiled, happy to have helped her friend.Sr: Изложба је била чаробна, као што је и веровала.En: The exhibition was magical, just as she had believed.Sr: Дарко је сада боље разумео моћ уметности у ублажавању бола и проналажењу инспирације када је њему најпотребнија.En: Darko now better understood the power of art in alleviating pain and finding inspiration when he needed it most.Sr: Љубав према уметности и пријатељство било је оно што је заједно донело наду.En: The love for art and friendship was what brought hope together.Sr: Уз нову снагу и инспирацију, Дарко се осетио спремним да настави сликати и делити своје уметничке визије са светом.En: With new strength and inspiration, Darko felt ready to continue painting and sharing his artistic visions with the world.Sr: Некада тежак дан, сада се завршавао срећом и новим почетком.En: What had once been a difficult day was now ending with happiness and a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењиsurroundings: окружењаmigraine: мигренаconcern: бригаgrumpily: мрзовољноdecoration: декорацијаenriched: обогаћенаmodest: скромнимsparkling: светлуцавеshadows: сенкеdetermined: одлучнаexhibition: изложбаcalm: мирнеgentle: нежнеflowing: течнихdepicted: приказивалеlandscapes: пејзажеbrilliant: сјајноimmersed: укопаваоrelief: олакшањаgratitude: захвалностиmagical: чаробнаalleviating: ублажавањуinspiration: инспирацијеvisions: визијеsharing: делитиdifficult: тежакhappiness: срећомbeginning: почеткомfriendship: пријатељство

In this heartfelt episode, Paige sits down with Paula, a German artist and writer, to talk about how art became her lifeline through depression, trauma, and transformation. From her time in a psychiatric hospital discovering art therapy, to rebuilding her life through creative community and courage, Paula shares a raw and deeply inspiring story about the power of making things simply for the sake of healing. Paige and Paula explore:How art can reconnect us to joy and purpose after struggleLiving with and healing from depressionBuilding creative community through honesty and humorFinding structure, self-compassion, and meaning in dark seasonsThe beauty of connection - checking in with loved ones and showing up for each other

Fluent Fiction - French: Artful Healing: Luc's Journey Through Paint and Memory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans une salle aux murs blancs et décorations d'automne, Luc se promenait lentement.En: In a room with white walls and autumn decorations, Luc was walking slowly.Fr: Les feuilles mortes dansaient devant les fenêtres, formant un tapis de couleurs vives qui contrastait avec la tristesse intérieure de Luc.En: The fallen leaves danced in front of the windows, forming a carpet of bright colors that contrasted with Luc's internal sadness.Fr: L'air était frais, chargé de l'odeur du changement, annonçant l'arrivée d'Halloween.En: The air was fresh, laden with the scent of change, heralding the arrival of Halloween.Fr: Des citrouilles sculptées souriaient timidement depuis les coins.En: Carved pumpkins smiled timidly from the corners.Fr: Les toiles d'araignée, bien que poussiéreuses, ajoutaient une touche ludique aux meubles.En: The cobwebs, though dusty, added a playful touch to the furniture.Fr: Luc, un homme dans la fin de ses trente ans, vivait des jours difficiles dans l'unité de soins psychiatriques.En: Luc, a man in his late thirties, was going through difficult days in the psychiatric care unit.Fr: Les ombres de son passé l'enveloppaient, surtout à l'approche d'Halloween.En: The shadows of his past enveloped him, especially as Halloween approached.Fr: La fête, jadis joyeuse, faisait ressurgir en lui des souvenirs d'enfance douloureux.En: The celebration, once joyful, brought back painful childhood memories.Fr: Il se sentait emprisonné par ses pensées, désireux de trouver un peu de lumière.En: He felt imprisoned by his thoughts, longing to find a bit of light.Fr: Un jour, Marcel, un infirmier toujours souriant, lui proposa de rejoindre une session d'art-thérapie spéciale pour Halloween.En: One day, Marcel, an ever-smiling nurse, suggested he join a special art therapy session for Halloween.Fr: Luc hésitait.En: Luc hesitated.Fr: L'art pouvait-il vraiment apaiser ses douleurs?En: Could art really soothe his pain?Fr: Finalement, encouragé par Marcel et sa patience, il accepta.En: Ultimately, encouraged by Marcel and his patience, he accepted.Fr: Dans la grande pièce commune, des patients étaient rassemblés autour de tables couvertes de peinture et de papiers.En: In the large common room, patients were gathered around tables covered with paint and paper.Fr: Élodie, une patiente à l'esprit créatif, était déjà plongée dans son propre monde artistique.En: Élodie, a creative-minded patient, was already immersed in her own artistic world.Fr: Elle créait des tableaux colorés et pleins de vie.En: She was creating colorful and lively paintings.Fr: Son sourire réchauffait l'ambiance.En: Her smile warmed the atmosphere.Fr: Luc s'assit, hésitant devant la toile vierge.En: Luc sat down, hesitating before the blank canvas.Fr: Son cœur était lourd, l'angoisse serrant sa poitrine.En: His heart was heavy, anxiety tightening his chest.Fr: Mais les encouragements de Marcel et les éclats de rire d'Élodie l'incitèrent à essayer.En: But the encouragement from Marcel and Élodie's bursts of laughter urged him to try.Fr: Son pinceau trembla d'abord, mais bientôt, il se mit à peindre.En: His brush trembled at first, but soon he began to paint.Fr: Des couleurs sombres tourbillonnèrent sous ses doigts, formant des images vives de ses souvenirs.En: Dark colors swirled under his fingers, forming vivid images from his memories.Fr: Alors qu'il peignait, des larmes coulèrent sur ses joues.En: As he painted, tears flowed down his cheeks.Fr: Chaque coup de pinceau semblait libérer une part de son fardeau.En: Each brushstroke seemed to release a part of his burden.Fr: Devant lui prenait forme une scène de son enfance, une réconciliation triste avec des fantômes du passé.En: Before him, a scene from his childhood took shape, a sad reconciliation with ghosts of the past.Fr: Émotions et couleurs se mêlaient, tandis que sa douleur s'exprimait enfin.En: Emotions and colors mingled, as his pain was finally expressed.Fr: À la fin de la session, Luc recula et observa son œuvre.En: At the end of the session, Luc stepped back and observed his work.Fr: Quelque chose avait changé en lui.En: Something had changed in him.Fr: Le poids opprimant de ses souvenirs semblait s'être allégé.En: The oppressive weight of his memories seemed to have lightened.Fr: Il se sentit un peu plus léger, comme si un rayon de soleil avait percé la brume de son esprit.En: He felt a little lighter, as if a ray of sunshine had pierced the fog in his mind.Fr: Marcel posa une main chaleureuse sur son épaule.En: Marcel placed a warm hand on his shoulder.Fr: « Bien joué, Luc », dit-il doucement.En: "Well done, Luc," he said gently.Fr: Élodie lui offrit un sourire complice, un soutien silencieux mais précieux.En: Élodie offered him a knowing smile, a silent but precious support.Fr: En quittant la salle, Luc sentit la première étincelle d'espoir allumer son cœur.En: As he left the room, Luc felt the first spark of hope ignite in his heart.Fr: Il avait affronté une part de son passé et, avec ce geste, amorcé le chemin de sa guérison.En: He had faced a part of his past and, with that gesture, begun the path to healing.Fr: L'automne devint soudain synonyme de renouveau et non seulement de souvenirs.En: Autumn suddenly became synonymous with renewal and not just with memories.Fr: Pour la première fois depuis longtemps, il envisagea l'avenir avec un peu plus de sérénité.En: For the first time in a long while, he looked to the future with a bit more serenity. Vocabulary Words:the room: la salleladen: chargéto herald: annoncerthe cobweb: la toile d'araignéethe unit: l'unitéthe shadow: l'ombreto envelop: envelopperjaunty: joyeuximprisoned: emprisonnéto long: désirerthe nurse: l'infirmierto soothe: apaiserto hesitate: hésiterthe canvas: la toilethe anxiety: l'angoisseto swirl: tourbillonnerthe burden: le fardeauthe tear: la larmethe reconciliation: la réconciliationto mingle: se mêlerto pierce: perceroppressive: oppressantthe fog: la brumethe spark: l'étincelleto ignite: allumerthe healing: la guérisonthe renewal: le renouveauthe serenity: la sérénitéthe childhood: l'enfancethe sunshine: le rayon de soleil

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Light in Autumn: A Journey of Healing and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le calme d'un matin d'automne, les feuilles dorées virevoltaient doucement devant les grandes fenêtres de l'aile psychiatrique.En: In the calm of an autumn morning, the golden leaves danced gently in front of the large windows of the psychiatric wing.Fr: L'air était frais, et l'odeur d'Halloween flottait dans le couloir, rappelant aux patients une fête qui approchait.En: The air was cool, and the scent of Halloween floated through the corridor, reminding the patients of an approaching celebration.Fr: Éloise, récemment admise, regardait par la fenêtre, perdue dans ses pensées.En: Éloise, recently admitted, was looking out the window, lost in her thoughts.Fr: Elle luttait contre ses peurs intérieures, cherchant désespérément un semblant de normalité.En: She was battling her inner fears, desperately searching for a semblance of normalcy.Fr: Mais ici, le monde semblait loin, presque irréel.En: But here, the world seemed distant, almost unreal.Fr: Elle soupira et jeta un œil vers le programme du jour : une séance de thérapie de groupe spéciale pour Halloween.En: She sighed and glanced at the day's schedule: a special group therapy session for Halloween.Fr: De l'autre côté de la pièce, Marc sirotait son café, le crayon en main.En: Across the room, Marc was sipping his coffee, pencil in hand.Fr: Artiste dans l'âme, il aimait capturer des moments, ce qui lui apportait une paix temporaire face à ses émotions tumultueuses.En: An artist at heart, he loved to capture moments, which brought him temporary peace amidst his tumultuous emotions.Fr: Pour lui aussi, le monde extérieur semblait incertain et hostile.En: For him too, the outside world seemed uncertain and hostile.Fr: La séance de groupe débuta, les participants s'asseyant en cercle.En: The group session began, with participants sitting in a circle.Fr: L'animatrice proposa une activité : dessiner des caricatures de chacun.En: The facilitator proposed an activity: drawing caricatures of each other.Fr: Marc sourit, son crayon dansant déjà sur la page, tandis qu'Éloise hésitait, s'interrogeant sur sa capacité à s'ouvrir.En: Marc smiled, his pencil already dancing on the page, while Éloise hesitated, questioning her ability to open up.Fr: Quand le moment vint de choisir un partenaire, le hasard fit que leurs regards se croisèrent.En: When the moment came to choose a partner, chance had their eyes meet.Fr: Marc leva timidement la main et lui proposa de se joindre à lui.En: Marc timidly raised his hand and invited her to join him.Fr: Éloise accepta, son cœur battant un peu plus vite.En: Éloise accepted, her heart beating a bit faster.Fr: Ensemble, ils commencèrent à dessiner, partageant histoires personnelles et rires timides.En: Together, they began drawing, sharing personal stories and shy laughter.Fr: Une fois les esquisses terminées, Éloise regarda celle que Marc avait faite d'elle.En: Once the sketches were finished, Éloise looked at the one Marc had made of her.Fr: Elle y vit ses yeux, pleins de vie et de chaleur.En: She saw her eyes, full of life and warmth.Fr: Son propre dessin de Marc montrait un homme avec un cœur généreux, entouré d'une aura de couleurs.En: Her own drawing of Marc depicted a man with a generous heart, surrounded by an aura of colors.Fr: Pour une fois, elle se sentit vue et comprise.En: For once, she felt seen and understood.Fr: L'heure de la fin de séance arriva trop vite.En: The hour marking the end of the session came too quickly.Fr: Les deux nouveaux amis échangèrent leurs dessins et, en riant encore, leurs numéros de téléphone.En: The two new friends exchanged drawings and, still laughing, their phone numbers.Fr: Ils se promirent de se retrouver à l'extérieur, un jour, pour partager un café.En: They promised to meet outside one day, to share a coffee.Fr: Alors qu'Éloise se préparait pour la sortie, elle sentit que quelque chose avait changé.En: As Éloise prepared to leave, she felt that something had changed.Fr: La peur qui l'étreignait s'était transformée en une douce confiance.En: The fear that gripped her had transformed into a gentle confidence.Fr: Elle comprenait maintenant que s'ouvrir à quelqu'un était un risque, mais un risque qui valait la peine d'être pris.En: She now understood that opening up to someone was a risk, but a risk worth taking.Fr: Marc, quant à lui, avait trouvé une raison de stabiliser ses émotions, inspiré par l'amitié inattendue.En: Marc, on the other hand, had found a reason to stabilize his emotions, inspired by the unexpected friendship.Fr: L'automne continuait de transformer la nature autour d'eux, tout comme leur rencontre avait transformé leurs cœurs.En: Autumn continued to transform the nature around them, just as their meeting had transformed their hearts.Fr: Ensemble, ils marcheraient sur le chemin de la guérison, forts de leur promesse de ne jamais cesser de chercher lumière et compréhension, même au milieu des ombres d'octobre.En: Together, they would walk the path of healing, strengthened by their promise to never stop seeking light and understanding, even amidst the shadows of October. Vocabulary Words:the calm: le calmethe morning: le matinthe wing: l'ailethe leaf: la feuillethe window: la fenêtreto admit: admettrethe thought: la penséethe semblance: le semblantto sigh: soupirerthe schedule: le programmethe battle: la lutteinner: intérieurto capture: capturerthe moment: le momentthe peace: la paixthe participant: le participantthe caricature: la caricaturethe facilitator: l'animateurto propose: proposerthe partner: le partenaireto hesitate: hésiterthe chance: le hasardthe glance: le regardto depict: montrerto understand: comprendrethe heart: le cœurto change: changerthe healing: la guérisonthe shadow: l'ombrethe confidence: la confiance

Art therapy is one of the tools used to heal the trauma following the atrocities of October 7th. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Debra Kalmanowitz , head of the Masters in Art Therapy program at Sderot's Sapir college. (Photo: courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin McRoberts weaves together art, prayer, and spiritual direction to help others find their way through seasons of loss, disappointment, and hope. In this conversation, Justin shares how letting go of outcomes opens us to God's presence, why beauty is often discovered in the low places of life, and what it means to companion one another with compassion instead of control. We talk about depression, shame, and the cultural pressures to optimize and perform, and Justin offers a vision of faith that embraces reverence, honesty, and presence. Along the way, he reflects on his collaboration with Scott Erickson, the creation of In the Low, and how art can become a companion in our hardest moments. This is a conversation about finding God's gifts in grief, learning to receive help, and discovering beauty in unexpected places.Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of many books, including In the Low. For over 20 years, Justin has helped artists, ministers, and entrepreneurs find their way. From the stage, through his stories in books or during coaching sessions, he leans on his years of work and expertise as a minister and artist to help individuals and teams solve problems in their creative processes. When hes not writing, speaking, or coaching, you can find him as the host of the At Sea Podcast. He lives in the East San Francisco Bay Area. Justin and Scott's Book:In the LowJustin's Recommendations:In the Absence of the OrdinaryTrue and False MagicSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowContact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly chats with Britt Michaelian—an artist, healer, and certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner, with master's degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy —about how we can tap into our own intuition and higher energies like love and gratitude and other uplifting feelings to stay grounded and healthy in a chaotic world. Michaelian shares her journey into energy-based practices like quantum healing and frequency work, and how these tools help clients move through both physical symptoms and emotional blockages. Learn how energy shifts can create real transformation in the body and mind. Britt also opens up about her unique blend of therapy and artistic expression, giving listeners a glimpse into the intuitive and creative layers of her work. Whether you're new to energetic healing or deep into your own self-work, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom for navigating life with more clarity and alignment. Listen and subscribe on Substack: https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest is DJ Shipley, a former Tier 1 operator Navy SEAL and now a top public educator on how to build mental and physical health and reach top-level performance in any endeavor. DJ's life is one marked by extraordinary strivings, wins, setbacks and comebacks that together have shaped his approach to overcoming challenges of all kinds and to daily life. DJ explains a regimen of clear, practical steps and a mental stance that can allow anyone—male, female, young or old—to build extreme resilience of mind and body and to be successful in family and work. We also discuss his experience with new, emerging treatments for addiction, PTSD and depression that many people, not just veterans, are benefiting from. The tools DJ describes to “stack small wins” and to be ultra-intentional about your mindset will be of immense benefit to anyone wishing to achieve the best version of themselves. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) DJ Shipley (4:03) Mental & Physical Health, Tools: Morning Routine & Micro-wins (8:35) Balancing Work & Family, Tools: Compartmentalization, "Control the Controllable" (13:46) Sponsors: Rorra & BetterHelp (16:25) Phones, Social Media vs Focus, Negativity, Tool: Consistency & Sleep (23:05) Routine & Stressors, Exercise & Benefits, Tool: Morning Workout (29:24) Body Awareness, Hurt vs Injury (33:53) Physical Injury & Rehab; Exercise; Mobility, Tool: 5-Day Workout Program (44:26) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Eight Sleep (47:29) Skateboarding, Career, Navy SEAL, BUD/S & Embracing Discomfort (56:13) BUD/S, Motivation & Mental Resilience (1:02:18) Navy SEALs, Iraq War & Casualties, Compartmentalization (1:08:41) Public Press; Extortion 17, Operation Red Wings; Death of Friends (1:16:25) High Performers, Social Media Negativity & Legacy (1:19:37) Sponsor: Function (1:21:24) Family Legacy, Military & Purpose, Navy SEAL Culture, Wife & Relationship (1:30:10) Second Deployment, Helplessness & Trauma, Inspiration & Reverence (1:38:30) Skydiving, Injury & Mental Resilience; Medical Retirement & Addiction (1:49:17) Art Therapy, Skateboarding, Electrocution & Recovery (2:00:57) Physical Recovery, Trainer Vernon Griffith (2:04:38) Miracles, Higher Power; Work & Life Tension (2:12:52) Sponsor: ROKA (2:14:39) Physical & Mental Posture, Suicide, Depression, Tool: Control the Controllable (2:21:22) Suicide, Mental Health & Darkest Hour, Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT (2:31:18) Ibogaine & Empathy, 5-MeO-DMT & Ego Death; Returning Home, Tool: Dials Not Switches (2:42:42) Psychedelics, Mental Health Plasticity; Veterans' Solutions, Addiction (2:50:39) Medical Ibogaine, Anger, Numbing Out & Hate; Dogs (3:03:42) GBRS Program, High Standards, Functional Fitness, Tool: Fitness Test (3:17:50) Self-Care, Longevity & Fitness, GBRS Program (3:24:45) Self-Respect, Tools: 20-Minute Walk & Relationships; Micro-wins (3:32:57) Acknowledgements, American Flag Hat, Patriotism (3:40:00) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Residential treatment centers in California are seeing remarkable results with art therapy—with many participants cutting their depression symptoms in half. But there's something even more powerful happening when trauma survivors can't find words for their pain.For more information, visit https://amfmtreatment.com/our-facilities/. A Mission for Michael (AMFM) City: San Juan Capistrano Address: 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd. Website: https://amfmtreatment.com/

In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends on this planet, Artist and Art Therapist Elijah Chong.  Elijah and I have known each other for over a decade and have always been kindred spirits on this journey of cultivating spiritual knowledge and wisdom. In this episode we dive deep into his personal journey and talk extensively about his practice as an art therapist and how that intertwines with his own personal creative practice.  --------------------Born in Anchorage, Alaska, raised in Houston, Texas, Elijah Kane Chong left home to study Architecture at Texas A&M University, which is where he dedicated himself to the arts and specifically to painting. He then moved on to New Orleans to teach art and establish his career in the post-Katrina revival. There, he met up with like-minded friends and helped to establish the Krewe of Motha Roux, an independent collective of far-out creatives and freethinkers. He rededicated himself to art as service, and journeyed to Santa Fe to study Art Therapy and Counseling at Southwestern College. He currently works as a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist in St. Tammany Parish, LA and continues to expand and grow upon his practice and body of work.WebsiteInstagramFollow Martin Benson for more insights:*To stay updated on the podcast and related content, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*To support the show and access exclusive content, consider subscribing for $0.99/month on Instagram (link above).Credits: Special thanks to Matthew Blankenship of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sometimes Island⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our podcast theme music!Support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/martin-l-benson/support⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Sober Edge, Adriana Marchione joins me to explore how art in all its forms can be a powerful tool for healing and recovery. Adriana shares her journey from movement and dance into formal training in Expressive Arts Therapy, and how creativity helps us reconnect with ourselves, regulate our nervous systems, and discover unexpected insights. We talk about the accessibility of creativity—even for those who don't see themselves as “artists”—and how it can open a pathway to deeper healing in an alcohol-free life. Full Show Notes Here

What happens when loss cracks you wide open and shows you who you’ve been all along? Britt Michaelian had built a beautiful, full life. She was raising her daughters, creating art, and moving forward. But when her mother passed away suddenly, Britt paused everything. Then, just as life began to settle, her sister was diagnosed with cancer. That second heartbreak brought a deeper reckoning. In this conversation, Britt shares how she found clarity and purpose through pain, and how her grief helped her return to herself through healing, intuition, and a new form of creative expression. She stepped back from a thriving career and asked what really mattered Her sister’s cancer journey became a spiritual turning point that awakened her intuitive gifts She returned to art in a new way, creating frequency paintings rooted in energy, intention, and love Britt’s story reminds us that healing asks us to slow down, listen deeply, and honor the quiet wisdom that lives inside us. Britt Michaelian is a visionary artist, Reiki master, and quantum healer whose work blends creativity with profound personal transformation. With a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy, Britt brings over two decades of healing experience. She has worked as an expressive arts therapist in pediatric, oncology, and heart transplant units. Now a healing arts pioneer, Britt creates mixed-media frequency paintings that transcend the canvas, offering emotional renewal and spiritual depth. Her work has been exhibited in museums like the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and collected around the world. She also hosts Healing House, an annual art and wellness event featured in the LA Times, and shares monthly remote Reiki and free healing resources through her site and podcast, The Daily Healing. Learn more at brittmichaelian.art and follow @BrittMichaelian on Instagram, X, and Pinterest. Explore More from The Life Shift Podcast

Building Emotional Resilience and Sobriety: A Conversation with Jacinta FieldIn this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha talks with Jacinta Field, a family and child counselor, art therapist, breathwork coach, Reiki practitioner, meditation teacher, and founder of Happy Souls Kids. They discuss Jacinta's journey towards sobriety, the drinking culture in Australia, and how it influenced her decision to quit drinking almost 10 years ago. The conversation also delves into the importance of emotional resilience, mindfulness, self-regulation, and the role of Happy Souls Kids in providing these tools to children and families. Jacinta shares practical tips for parents on connecting with their children, advocating for self-love, and using art therapy, breathwork, and other modalities to manage emotions. The episode provides insights into redefining community and relationships post-sobriety and emphasizes the significance of building a supportive environment for both parents and children.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:50 Jay's Journey to Sobriety02:26 Cultural Perspectives on Drinking05:21 Happy Souls Kids: Mission and Impact08:16 Connecting with Children: Practical Tips13:29 Art Therapy and Breath Work17:24 Redefining Community After Sobriety18:25 Choosing Your Path and Setting Boundaries19:33 Finding Your Tribe and Building Community20:50 Parenting with Connection and Understanding24:21 Embracing Emotions and Teaching Resilience27:16 Happy Soul Kids and Global Goals31:42 Self-Love and Personal GrowthJacintha Field Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacinthafield?igsh=MWw2Nm02NzJiejE2dA==Step into Your Sober Era! Are you ready to embrace a life of clarity and empowerment? ✨ Check out Sam's Sober Club on Substack for journals, tips, community and more [Subscribe Now ➔] Sam's Sober CLUB | Samantha Parker | Substack Want to Work with The Samantha Parker for Content Management CLICK HERE Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthaparkershow YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thesamanthaparker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthaparker/

Sign up for updates on webinars, events, and resources for the Parkinson's community—delivered to your inbox. https://dpf.org/newsletter In this episode of the Parkinson's Podcast Unfiltered, hosts Heather, Kat, and Chris tackle one of the toughest questions of this season of Unfiltered: how to manage apathy and depression in advanced Parkinson's while also navigating a healthcare desert. This episode also includes discussion of strategies for sleep, including how to turn over and get comfortable when you feel "velcroed to the bed," as well as some ideas about exercise options for people with limited mobility, from chair yoga to simple seated movements that anyone can do. Finally, your Unfiltered hosts explore creative outlets like the Haiku for Parkinson's program and other artistic practices that can provide new opportunities for emotional expression and therapeutic benefits for people living with Parkinson's. Have a question or comment for the hosts of the Parkinson's Podcast: Unfiltered? Send it here. https://dpf.org/unfiltered Interested in our Living with Parkinson's, Care Partner, or Live Well Today webinars? Learn how to join. https://dpf.org/webinars To subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel visit: https://www.youtube.com/@davisphinneyfdn/podcasts

In this episode of Converge Autism Radio, host Reid Miles sits down with Debbie Crouch, a creative wellness and therapeutic arts tutor, to explore the transformative power of art and neurodivergence. Debbie shares her story of being discouraged from pursuing art as a child, only to reclaim creativity later in life as a tool for healing and connection. She discusses how neurodivergence can be reframed as a gift, the role of imagination in resilience, and the importance of telling our stories to remind others they are not alone. Debbie is also a co-author of Beyond the Ordinary, a collection of stories from neurodiverse and creative women. Learn more about her work at www.creativewellnessjourney.co.uk.www.springbrookbehavioral.comwww.convergeautism.comwww.allabilitiesnofilter.com

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes you inside a new exhibit inspired by an old Asian design principle involving borrowed scenery. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, joins Gary to review a world premiere that takes a closer look at the teenage girl experience. Later in the show, we'll hear about a new art therapy program that just launched in the west suburbs. And Gary profiles a non-profit club that's been providing women musicians community for 150 years.

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior.  She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). Charmaine Husum RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI, ​runs a private Art Therapy and Counselling practice (Centre of the Heart) on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut'ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis people of Calgary Alberta, Canada, seeing clients in person and online both regionally and internationally.  She is also an Artist, Kundalini Yoga teacher and trained in the somatic approach of Integrative Body Psychotherapy and Reiki. In This EpisodeChristina's websitehttps://www.centreoftheheart.com/about.html You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSaThe Trauma Therapist Podcast:  I interview thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga such as Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk and Bruce Perry. https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

This episode of Let’s Talk explores how art therapy can be a powerful recovery tool for people with eating disorders. Yvie speaks with clinician Serena Hill about the healing potential of this approach, including how creative expression can provide a safe space to explore emotions and support mental health. Through her work as an art therapist, including at Wandi Nerida Residential Treatment Centre in Queensland, Serena combines her background in mental health nursing, her lived experience of an eating disorder, and her passion for creativity. Art therapy is a surprisingly effective way for people to express and understand themselves. Yvie and Serena discuss the importance of compassionate, skilled support in mental health treatment, and how art therapy complements traditional approaches, especially when talk therapy isn’t enough. Whether you're struggling with body image or eating yourself, or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers hope and insight into recovery through creative means. Resources: Association of Art Therapists in Australia Wandi Nerida Residential Treatment Centre Inner Expressions Art Therapy Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) Chat online Follow Yvie Jones on Instagram here Follow Butterfly Foundation on Instagram here Production Team: Produced by Yvie Jones and Sam Blacker from The Podcast Butler Executive Producer: Camilla Becket Supported by the Waratah Education Foundation For more information about this episode, visit www.butterfly.org.au/podcast and click through to this episode. If you're concerned about an eating disorder for yourself or someone you care about, please reach out to the Butterfly National Helpline or chat online with one of their specialist counsellors. Recovery is possible with the right support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does artmaking connect us with greater intelligence?How does one overcome creative blocks?What is the role of paying attention in the collective healing?In this fireside chat, intuitive tarot reader and therapist Mallory Dowd joined me to talk about The Artist's Way, a text written by Julia Cameron that we both love and revisit often.We discussed:

My new episode features Adriana Marchione, a celebrated movement-based expressive arts therapist and educator. The discussion is for anyone grappling with deep feelings of sadness, despair, or grief, whether due to personal loss, health issues, or general life struggles.  We will challenge the common reactions of sinking into depression or numbing pain with substances, suggesting a zero-cost alternative: nature and art therapy. Adriana shares her powerful personal story of overcoming addiction and the profound grief of losing both her husband and father. She explains how she used accessible tools like dance, music, and a deeper connection to nature and others to navigate isolation and hopelessness. This conversation will give you practical, actionable ideas you can start using today to work through your own pain. To learn more on how creative outlets can be a path to healing, check her out by clicking on the links below. Video link: https://youtu.be/MAB6lxc-Y_M Adriana's Website: www.art-cures.com   Adriana's Film about Art and Grief, ‘When the Fall Comes', Watch for Free: https://art-cures.com/grief-film/ and film website: www.whenthefallcomes.com    Adriana's Film about Art and Addiction/Recovery, 'The Creative High', www.thecreativehigh.com  Adriana's Free 10 Day Creative Gratitude Practice: https://art-cures.com/creativegratitudepractice/ Adriana's Website: www.art-cures.com   Topics covered: grief help, dealing with loss, how to cope with grief, healing from grief, despair and hopelessness, emotional healing, art therapy for grief, expressive arts, creative healing, healing with nature, overcoming sadness, mental health tools   Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love?  

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Transforming Tides: Building Hope in a Psychiatric Facility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu entrava pels finestrals del recinte psiquiàtric, omplint el passadís de llum càlida.En: The summer sun streamed through the large windows of the psychiatric facility, filling the hallway with warm light.Ca: Martí estava una mica nerviós però il·lusionat.En: Martí was a little nervous but excited.Ca: Avui era el gran dia del "mercat" al saló comú.En: Today was the big day for the "market" in the common room.Ca: Feia temps que volia crear una activitat diferent per als pacients, alguna cosa que els fes somriure, encara que només fos per una estona.En: He had long wanted to create a different activity for the patients, something that would make them smile, even if only for a moment.Ca: Martí passava llargues hores planificant com transformar el fred i silenciós espai en un lloc ple de vida i color.En: Martí spent long hours planning how to transform the cold, silent space into a place full of life and color.Ca: Coneixia bé les limitacions del pressupost, així que va decidir reutilitzar materials.En: He was well aware of budget limitations, so he decided to reuse materials.Ca: Les revistes antigues es van convertir en fulletons de promoció, i els pacients van començar a crear productes manuals.En: Old magazines became promotional brochures, and the patients started creating handmade products.Ca: Alguns feien flors de paper, altres pintures senzilles.En: Some made paper flowers, others simple paintings.Ca: Laia estava entusiasmada.En: Laia was enthusiastic.Ca: Ella havia cregut en les històries que Martí i els altres explicaven sobre el mercat.En: She believed in the stories that Martí and the others told about the market.Ca: Creia que seria com viatjar fora d'aquelles quatre parets, veure gent diferent, sentir-se normal per un cop.En: She thought it would be like traveling outside those four walls, seeing different people, feeling normal for once.Ca: Mentrestant, Biel, amb l'experiència i la paciència del seu passat acadèmic, ajudava els altres pacients a entendre el valor de cada creació.En: Meanwhile, Biel, with the experience and patience from his academic past, helped the other patients understand the value of each creation.Ca: Els mostrava com les petites coses podien tenir un gran significat.En: He showed them how little things could have great significance.Ca: Quan el rellotge va marcar les deu del matí, la sala comuna es va omplir de murmuris excitats.En: When the clock struck ten in the morning, the common room filled with excited murmurs.Ca: Tauletes amb rètols de botigues van ocupar el centre, i els pacients van començar a passejar entre elles.En: Tables with store signs took up the center, and the patients started strolling among them.Ca: Biel, amb una graciosa gorra de venedor, guiava pacientment Laia.En: Biel, with a funny vendor's cap, patiently guided Laia.Ca: "Aquesta flor de paper m'encanta," deia Laia amb un somriure sincer.En: "I love this paper flower," Laia said with a sincere smile.Ca: Tot semblava anar bé fins que, de sobte, una discussió entre dos pacients va començar a créixer.En: Everything seemed to be going well until, suddenly, an argument between two patients started to escalate.Ca: Martí va veure com la tensió amenaçava amb desfer tota la feina feta.En: Martí saw how the tension threatened to undo all the work done.Ca: Amb calma, es va acostar cap a ells, parlant amb suavitat i convicció.En: Calmly, he approached them, speaking softly and with conviction.Ca: Els va recordar l'objectiu de la jornada, i mica en mica, la tranquil·litat va tornar.En: He reminded them of the goal of the day, and slowly, peace returned.Ca: Laia va sortir del "mercat" amb la seva petita bossa plena de tresors de paper i un sentiment nou.En: Laia left the "market" with her little bag full of paper treasures and a new feeling.Ca: Se sentia part d'un món amable i sabia que Martí l'havia ajudat a aconseguir-ho.En: She felt part of a kind world and knew that Martí had helped her achieve it.Ca: Al final del dia, Martí sospirà alleujat, sentint com el pes de la seva pròpia incertesa s'havia esvaït.En: At the end of the day, Martí sighed with relief, feeling the weight of his own uncertainty had lifted.Ca: La seva tasca tenia sentit; havia creat un espai de joia i normalitat.En: His work made sense; he had created a space of joy and normalcy.Ca: La il·lusió a Laia i l'orgull compartit per Biel eren el petit triomf que necessitava per continuar endavant.En: The excitement in Laia and the shared pride of Biel were the small triumphs he needed to carry on.Ca: A partir d'aquell moment, Martí es veié amb més confiança per idear noves activitats, conscient que les petites accions poden transformar les vides dels qui l'envoltaven.En: From that moment, Martí found himself more confident in devising new activities, aware that small actions could transform the lives of those around him.Ca: Laia, amb un somriure desconegut fins aleshores, sabia que havia trobat un racó de pertinença dins de les parets del centre.En: Laia, with a smile previously unknown, knew she had found a corner of belonging within the walls of the center.Ca: I per a Biel, el dia havia estat una reafirmació del seu valor com a guia i mentor, connectant amb qui una vegada havia estat ell: el mestre atent.En: And for Biel, the day had been a reaffirmation of his worth as a guide and mentor, connecting with who he once was: the attentive teacher. Vocabulary Words:the psychiatric facility: el recinte psiquiàtricthe hallway: el passadísnervous: nerviósthe common room: la sala comunathe budget limitations: les limitacions del pressupostthe promotional brochures: els fulletons de promocióenthusiastic: entusiasmadathe experience: l'experiènciathe patience: la paciènciathe academic past: el passat acadèmicthe value: el valorstruck: va marcarthe murmurs: els murmuristhe store signs: els rètols de botigueswith conviction: amb conviccióthe goal: l'objectiuthe peace: la tranquil·litatthe little bag: la petita bossathe paper treasures: els tresors de paperthe uncertainty: la incertesaa space of joy: un espai de joiathe shared pride: l'orgull compartitto devise: idearto transform: transformarto stroll: passejarto escalate: créixerto approach: acostar-sewith relief: alleujata sense of belonging: un sentiment de pertinençaa reaffirmation: una reafirmació

In this episode, Charmaine Husum joins to discuss how art therapy can be a powerful tool for psychedelic preparation and integration. Charmaine is a Registered Art Therapist, Somatic Counsellor and Kundalini Yoga Teacher with over 12 years of experience supporting psychedelic preparation and integration. Her courses train professionals globally using specifically developed protocols in trauma-informed, harm-reduction practices, with her book, Psychedelics and Art Therapy: A Trauma-Informed Manual for Somatic Self Expression (Routledge, 2025), endorsed by numerous experts in the field including Stan and Brigitte Grof. In this discussion, Charmaine distinguishes between art as therapy and art therapy, emphasizing that the latter involves clinically informed, trauma-sensitive practices that externalize inner experiences to support healing. She outlines structured protocols used before and after psychedelic experiences, including creating visual representations of inner strength, setting intentions, and integrating experiences through multi-phase art exercises. Throughout, Charmaine emphasizes choice, embodiment, and the historical roots of art in altered states, offering a rich alternative for those seeking non-verbal, experiential ways to work through trauma and transformation.   In this episode, you'll hear: The types of art and materials employed in art therapy How art therapy can be employed to support preparation for a psychedelic experience Using art therapy for grounding and restabilization following an intense psychedelic journey Judith Herman's three stage model of healing trauma Why drawing a self portrait with one's non-dominant hand could be therapeutic Pursuing shadow work in art therapy Working with a client's perfectionism in art therapy   Quotes: “[Art therapy] is not about making art, actually. It's about being in the present moment, about moving materials, about allowing for often a cathartic release, and giving expression to what we often don't have words for.” [3:14] “Art therapy isn't just about making the art, it's about processing the art afterwards.” [7:48] “Art therapy is very helpful when we're trying to express something that's ineffable—something without words—which is… at the heart of psychedelics. There's often no words to describe what our experience has been. And so using creativity can be a real help there.” [29:06]   Links: Centre of the HeArt website Centre of the HeArt on Instagram Centre of the HeArt on Facebook Charmaine on LinkedIn Charmaine's book: Psychedelics and Art Therapy: A Trauma-Informed Manual for Somatic Self Expression Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

In this episode, Michael Franklin, PhD—author, professor, and former chair of Naropa University's graduate Transpersonal Art Therapy program—joins us to explore art as a transformative path for healing the soul. Franklin invites us into the contemplative language of art—through mediums like clay, paint, and film—and how these move us beyond just self-expression and into uncovering deeper layers of ourselves and our potential. Drawing from his journey into transpersonal art therapy, he explains why art may be the most precise language for emotion, and how fluency in creative practice helps us stay present with our own discomfort so we can more compassionately accompany others through theirs in the practice of Art Therapy.  Special Guest: Michael Franklin.

In episode #383 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Amelia Kelley, talks about How Trauma Impacts Hormone Balance and Fertility. More about Dr. Amelia: Dr. Amelia Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist, author, researcher, and host of The Sensitivity Doctor Podcast. Specializing in Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, she's also a certified yoga and meditation instructor. Dr. Kelley is a psychology professor at Yorkville University and a nationally recognized relationship expert featured on XM Radio's The Psychiatry Show and NPR's The Measure of Everyday Life. Her private practice collaborates with the Kinsey Institute's Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. She is the author of several books, including Gaslighting Recovery for Women and Powered by ADHD, and co-author of What I Wish I Knew. Her work appears in Psychology Today, ADDitude Magazine, and major media outlets such as Teen Vogue, HuffPost, and SELF. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew's Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Dr. Amelia on Instagram: @‌drameliakelley Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Episode Summary Welcome to the art room today! In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, host Janeen Herskovitz welcomes Kelly DeSousa, a skilled art therapist from Jacksonville, Florida. Together, they explore the transformative power of art therapy, its methodologies, and its unique support for the neurodivergent population. This heartfelt episode is a celebration of […] The post Art Therapy | Exploring the Benefits for Neurodivergent Individuals | A conversation with Kelly DeSousa appeared first on Puzzle Peace Counseling.

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Dr. Mala who describes her recovery program, which integrated Western psychological theories with Eastern holistic approaches like yoga and meditation.   For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/dr-mala     Highlights from today's episode include: Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri shares her experiences working with the military, focusing on pain management, PTSD, and TBI, and the challenges of providing long-term care in a return-to-duty culture. Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri explains that pain is a survival skill and that treating pain requires addressing the underlying causes, whether physical or emotional. She emphasizes the need for providers and patients to engage in a process of "why" to uncover the root causes of pain and trauma.  Manon Bolliger reflects on the importance of honoring one's true nature and using creative and holistic expressions to heal from trauma, emphasizing the role of the body in soul expression.   ABOUT DR MALA: Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work with trauma survivors. As a trauma survivor herself, her approach is deeply informed by lived experience, creating a unique bridge between clinical knowledge and authentic empathy. A respected authority in Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, PTSD, and Military Psychology, Dr. Mala has pioneered integrative treatment approaches that address the complex interplay between physical trauma and psychological healing. Her multidisciplinary background spans Rehabilitative Therapy, Marriage & Family Psychology, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, allowing her to create holistic recovery pathways for diverse populations. Dr. Mala's practice transcends traditional boundaries, serving military personnel, executives, political figures, rural communities, native populations, LGBTQ+ individuals, professional athletes, and families in crisis. Through her powerful speaking engagements, she transforms personal triumph over trauma into inspiration for others on their healing journey. Recovery.com | TheSynergyCentre.net | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn    ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT  As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.  My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Manon's Mission: A Healer in Every Household!  For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips  Follow Manon on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:  Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.  Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq |   Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release.   * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!

Check out Caren Sacks inspiring children's book, Draw Paint Tell at https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Paint-Tell-Caren-Sacks/dp/1637551843/ref=sr_1_3?   Episode Timestamps: [00:00] - Intro [01:03] - Get to Know Caren Sacks [02:35] - What is Art Therapy?  [05:12] - Benefits of Art Therapy for Kids and Teens  [07:28] - The Science Behind Art  [10:58] - What Happens in an Art Therapy Session   [14:13] - Art Therapy vs. Art Making   [20:30] - Episode Recap [21:24] - Outro   Create, heal, and grow with art!   Have you ever thought of art as a form of self-care? For many, picking up a pencil or paintbrush isn't just fun—it's a simple way to let feelings out, ease stress, and calm the mind. That's the idea behind art therapy: healing through creativity. In this episode, The Holistic Kids and Caren Sacks explore how art can be a powerful tool for expression, healing, and building confidence in both kids and adults.   Caren Sacks is a licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Psychotherapist with more than 35 years of experience supporting people of all ages. She helps clients work through challenges like anxiety, depression, life changes, and loss. In her practice, Caren combines talk therapy with creative art-making to create a safe and welcoming space where individuals can express themselves and begin to heal. She believes that using both words and creativity can be powerful tools for growth and healing. Learn more about Caren Sacks at https://www.carensacks.com/, or follow her on social media @drawpainttell   —   Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD  

Sharon Itkoff Nacache is joining me to break down the myths and truths about art therapy—what it is, what it isn't, and why creativity can be such a powerful tool for healing, integration, and resilience.   Together we explore:   The common questions people have about art therapy, and how integrating creative arts into therapy can support emotional processing, integration, and healing.  The difference between open studio models, art therapy, and art psychotherapy and how each can serve different therapeutic goals. How art can help us (and our kids) process overwhelming experiences that might feel too big or complex to articulate with words alone. Why the materials matter: How Sharon intentionally uses tools like dry or wet media to support different emotional states and how you can use these same principles in your own creative exploration. Why creative expression goes far beyond painting or drawing—how journaling, movement, or even doodling can become powerful tools to ground yourself in moments of stress or burnout. A simple yet powerful exercise Dr. Sarah uses with her clients to identify and reconnect with unmet needs that you can do too. What it means to build "creative resilience" and how it can help you access more joy, safe risk-taking, and a sense of internal flow. Sharon's best strategies for those who feel creatively blocked or don't consider themselves “artistic” and why you don't need to be an artist to benefit from creative self-expression.   Whether you've been curious about art therapy or are simply looking for accessible ways to reconnect with yourself and find a sense of emotional grounding, this conversation is full of both inspiration and tangible takeaways.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST: Co-Create Art Therapy   GET HER BOOK:

In this episode, Paige chats with Giovanna Chaisson, founder of Art Experienced - a creative wellness brand that blends watercolor, art therapy, and community connection. After two decades designing spaces for corporations and institutions across New England, Giovanna reconnected with her love of art during the pandemic. That spark led her to launch Art Experienced, where she now uses watercolor and therapeutic practices to help others find calm, clarity, and creativity. Giovanna shares how her work has expanded far beyond the studio, collaborating with corporate teams, luxury designers, and high-end event planners to bring intentional, art-driven experiences to a wider audience. Whether it's a mindful painting session for executives or a bespoke creative activation at a luxury event, Giovanna is redefining how art can heal and connect us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about creative entrepreneurship, wellness through art, and building a business rooted in purpose. Interested in having the Art Experienced team at your next event? Connect with Giovanna HERE!

What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back to your inner truth, using creativity, intuition, and ancient wisdom tools to navigate fear and chaos.In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you've been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen.Topics We CoverWhy artists are uniquely prepared for uncertainty and changeIrene Lyon's somatic trauma work and the freeze responseUnderstanding the four "bodies": mental, physical, emotional, soulHow to get unstuck when you feel frozen or overwhelmedThe power of imagination and emotion in shaping our futureWhy beauty and creativity are revolutionary, not indulgentUsing Byron Katie's "The Work" to unhook from unhelpful beliefsBuilding journaling and creative rituals as grounding practicesTrusting intuition even when it feels disorientingDiscerning your feelings from the collective or others' energyResources & MentionsIrene Lyon (Somatic Therapist, Vancouver)Byron Katie's "The Work"Morning Moon Jewelry (lovemorningmoon.com)

In this episode, I introduce you to Heather S. She is a mental health counselor who is married and mom to 5 children. They have their own little “farm” they call home. Heather was in a hard season of life when she heard Sara Dean interviewing me on the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast and I was talking about the Sunday Basket®. Heather was a grad student, her dad was ill and Heather was his primary caregiver, not to mention she had a 21/2 year old at the time. Her brain felt very busy and she thought the Sunday Basket® could help. Heather believes that planning and organization is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves.  Sometimes, as women, it seems as though we are expected to know how to keep a house.  It's ok if you don't know how and you need to hire someone or purchase a course to teach you. We both agreed that organization is self care! There's one component of being a household manager that negatively impacts a person and it's the emotional. It's based on how well we think we are at the managerial and cognitive pieces of running the home. And there's a lot of negative internal chatter about it! The Sunday Basket® quiets those comments.  Heather had been successfully using a DIY Sunday Basket® with her large family, so Heather and her husband agreed to invest in the Organize 365® Sunday Basket to get additional support. She shared about how she does Christmas. She shared her hacks on how not have to wrap presents the night before, how she makes her kids lists, and how to not overspending! And wait till she explains her sick box, genius solutions!  And since that was such a success, it made sense to invest in the old All Access program to get their house in order to sell. It made $20,000 in sense! Once they decluttered and met with their realtor again, they added $20,000 to the selling value of their home by just painting and decluttering! Then they moved, Heather got her Masters, added some dogs, and a child!!  The last half of our conversation was about Embrace, currently the self-guided retreat until I am done with the PhD. She pointed out how important it is to do the journaling and coming to terms with your past. Through journaling we can all notice what we say to ourselves, the lies we tell ourselves, and look at what we wrote to decide if it's true. We can journal to explore what we want. And specifically with Embrace, it made so much sense to Heather because she's done that hard work of journaling and reflecting. And there is are many scientific benefits of pen to paper. The reality is you can't get to “What is my unique purpose and how can I share it?” until you have accepted that you are worthy and have great value to give.  She lost her father shortly after having her 5th child. How does one grieve and celebrate a new life at the same time? Heather had to use her planning and journaling skills to work through that grief while still taking care of her family the way she wanted to.  She scheduled her grieving time and you may need to do the same. Take the time to process your past to get to the place where you can feel worthy of organization. You can then realize you have so much to offer this world. And finally with embrace, explore how you can impact the world with your unique gifts and talents. Heather has this great 6 step art therapy journal prompting process that she takes her clients through.  She really shared a lot about the process and I believe so many people would benefit from doing the internal work before diving into Embrace. We are all worthy and valuable.  Heather's advice is, “We need to start with the internal work. Sitting and taking time to do the internal work first will let you stay motivated and on track to do what you need to do.”  Heather shared her desire to do so in collaboration with Organize 365® someday.  If you liked Heather and her ideas, you DON'T want to miss the next Coffee Chat!!  EPISODE RESOURCES: Embrace Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. I am grateful that you are reaching out to share with me and with this community. You can see and hear transformation in action. If you are ready to share your story with us, please apply at https://organize365.com/wednesday. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!