Podcasts about expressive arts

Send us a textThe deep healing that can occur through the Expressive Arts is only beginning to be acknowledged. In this episode I speak with solo show coach Jessica Lynn Johnston. She was my acting coach and director in my last solo show, Hidden. (See heatherherington.com for review).Writing my novel Flawed was lifesaving when I felt burn out from treating sexual abuse survivors as well as treating PTSD, addiction, autoimmune and so on for so many years. It allowed me to expresss emotion through my thoughts and ideas, helping me discard stress through creativity. And I kept writing whether it was the librettos fro Avi and my musicals or radio plays, essays and finally the books, Surviving a Viral Pandemic through the lens of a naturopathic medical doctor and Transforming Trauma, a drugless and creative path to healing PTS and ACE. But for me performing solo shows has been the pinnacle. With Avi writing my tunes and singing them on stage while acting out my own sexual assault and embodying characters that supported my emotional recovery generated a healing so profound that I was actually shocked. And now years later I am creating a show about my late husband Avi Noam Gross who died from hospital error. And so with my acute grieving having subsided I am excited to bring my workshop back. Originally a retreat and called Moving the Pelvis to Healing, I am now naming it, Transforming Trauma through the Expressive Arts. And this is why Jessica was a good person to interview as she has helped thousands of people, teaching them, coaching them, aiding them in transcending major bumps in their lives. You can reach her at SoaringSoloArtist@gmail.com or visit her website SoaringSoloStudios.com.For information on my workshop to be held on the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, please email drheatherworkshops@icloud.com,May you have a happy day! xoSupport the show#Creativity in Healing #Medicalfreedom #Canadaontheedge #HealthCanada #CanadaLaw #TrueHope #truth #apocaloptimist #transformingtrauma #grief #grievingdeeply #homeopathy #loveheals #naturopathicmedicine #druglessmedicine #energymedicine #expressiveartsheal #empoweredvoices #knowledgeispower #singtohealthyroids #erasetoxiclegacies #peaceispossibleBooks: Transforming Trauma, a drugless and creative path to healing PTS and ACE is published by Hammersmith Books is available globally. Surviving a Viral Pandemic through the lens of a naturopathic medical doctor. On Amazon both paperback and eBookFlawed, a novel - an eccentric family saga - is on Amazon both paperback and eBook...audiobook now on Audible Music: Instrumental album: Sophie's Heart - Avi Noam Gross (streaming)Workshop coming in October. Pls email drheatherworkshops@icloud.com. websites: drheatherington.com; heatherherington.comemail: drheatherh@icloud.com new phone number 672 399 1942Breathe in and out slowly and gently wherever you are. We will survive this dark time of the world. It starts with you: standing, jumping, singing in the light of love and even if just a little at first, joy.

A Mary Poppins' bag of glitter, a big beating drum, a lump of clay, and a shiny gold crown. Bringing her wonderful, precious collection of props to the show, is the brilliant Paula Short.As a personal development psychotherapist, talented actress, and the founder of a 1997 youth centre, facilitation has been a guiding constant in Paula's life and work. Now as a self-exploration retreat host, she facilitates deep transformation through the expressive arts, helping people to welcome unchartered emotions without shame.We explore how donning the cloak of the villain in a fictional story can become an embodied breakthrough, why the collective support of the group can be liquid gold, and why Paula has such an issue with tissues.A special, heartfelt conversation – join us!Find out about:How roleplay, costumes and props can help us to access buried feelings and emotionsThe importance of letting emotions free-flow without interruption, or ‘tidying' them awayHow Paula create safe containers for self-exploration through playNavigating our trauma responses, and why we must learn to trust our own vulnerabilities  Normalising say ‘no' – and why doing so gives us autonomy, helps us reconnect to our boundaries, and signals emotional safety to othersDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Paula Short:LinkedInWebsiteShare your thoughts about our conversation!Support the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

Send us a textDrew and Garden System have an artistic discussion with Alix Amar, LCSW about various express arts activities and how they can be beneficial for survivors of trauma particularly those with dissociative identity disorder. Specific expressive artistic activities are explained and resources for trainings and continued exercises are provided throughout the episode.Alix Amar, LCSW, one of our sponsor's for season 4, offers a number of workshops for survivors living with a dissociative disorder. You can sign up at https://www.dissociativecreativeexplorations.com/.Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:Alix AmarInstitute for Creative MindfulnessFollow us on Instagram: @acoupleofmultiples, @note_to_selves, @seidi_gardensystem Follow us on TikTok: @seidi_gardensystem, @note_to_selves Follow us on Facebook: A Couple of Multiples - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556823127239 Visit our website: acoupleofmultiples.com to sign up for our mailing list, join our private, on-line community Hearts Multiplied, register for peer coaching, consultations, and workshops!

How can art shape historical memory and national identity? And how can cultural heritage and historical references be used to enact a vision of a nation? In Staging Tianxia: Dunhuang Expressive Arts and China's New Cosmopolitan Heritage (Indiana University Press, 2024), Lanlan Kuang explores these questions through the lens of Dunhuang expressive arts — a twentieth-century music and dance performance style inspired by the images, music descriptions, and narratives found in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Through these performances, Dunhuang expressive arts presents a vision of China as a historically multiethnic and cosmopolitan nation. Staging Tianxia is an ambitious and interdisciplinary book, weaving together ethnography, ethnomusicology, performance studies, history, and philosophy. It is also rich with episodes from Kuang's own fieldwork in Dunhuang and rehearsal studios, and through such moments Kuang offers intriguing insights on the way that heritage is constructed and embodied. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of ethnomusicology, performance studies, Chinese classical dance, and Dunhuang studies. Listeners (and readers!) should also check out the multimedia components of the book on Kuang's website, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How can art shape historical memory and national identity? And how can cultural heritage and historical references be used to enact a vision of a nation? In Staging Tianxia: Dunhuang Expressive Arts and China's New Cosmopolitan Heritage (Indiana University Press, 2024), Lanlan Kuang explores these questions through the lens of Dunhuang expressive arts — a twentieth-century music and dance performance style inspired by the images, music descriptions, and narratives found in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Through these performances, Dunhuang expressive arts presents a vision of China as a historically multiethnic and cosmopolitan nation. Staging Tianxia is an ambitious and interdisciplinary book, weaving together ethnography, ethnomusicology, performance studies, history, and philosophy. It is also rich with episodes from Kuang's own fieldwork in Dunhuang and rehearsal studios, and through such moments Kuang offers intriguing insights on the way that heritage is constructed and embodied. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of ethnomusicology, performance studies, Chinese classical dance, and Dunhuang studies. Listeners (and readers!) should also check out the multimedia components of the book on Kuang's website, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

How can art shape historical memory and national identity? And how can cultural heritage and historical references be used to enact a vision of a nation? In Staging Tianxia: Dunhuang Expressive Arts and China's New Cosmopolitan Heritage (Indiana University Press, 2024), Lanlan Kuang explores these questions through the lens of Dunhuang expressive arts — a twentieth-century music and dance performance style inspired by the images, music descriptions, and narratives found in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Through these performances, Dunhuang expressive arts presents a vision of China as a historically multiethnic and cosmopolitan nation. Staging Tianxia is an ambitious and interdisciplinary book, weaving together ethnography, ethnomusicology, performance studies, history, and philosophy. It is also rich with episodes from Kuang's own fieldwork in Dunhuang and rehearsal studios, and through such moments Kuang offers intriguing insights on the way that heritage is constructed and embodied. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of ethnomusicology, performance studies, Chinese classical dance, and Dunhuang studies. Listeners (and readers!) should also check out the multimedia components of the book on Kuang's website, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

How can art shape historical memory and national identity? And how can cultural heritage and historical references be used to enact a vision of a nation? In Staging Tianxia: Dunhuang Expressive Arts and China's New Cosmopolitan Heritage (Indiana University Press, 2024), Lanlan Kuang explores these questions through the lens of Dunhuang expressive arts — a twentieth-century music and dance performance style inspired by the images, music descriptions, and narratives found in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Through these performances, Dunhuang expressive arts presents a vision of China as a historically multiethnic and cosmopolitan nation. Staging Tianxia is an ambitious and interdisciplinary book, weaving together ethnography, ethnomusicology, performance studies, history, and philosophy. It is also rich with episodes from Kuang's own fieldwork in Dunhuang and rehearsal studios, and through such moments Kuang offers intriguing insights on the way that heritage is constructed and embodied. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of ethnomusicology, performance studies, Chinese classical dance, and Dunhuang studies. Listeners (and readers!) should also check out the multimedia components of the book on Kuang's website, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Send us a textEpisode 269: Transforming Messages into Masterpieces with Dr. Gary WohlmanIn this episode, we sit with Dr. Gary Wohlman, affectionately known as The Presentation Doctor, to explore his life-changing methods for helping individuals amplify their message and presence. A world-renowned speaker mentor, Dr. Gary combines his expertise in Transpersonal Psychology, Expressive Arts, and Performance Coaching to guide speakers in delivering presentations that inspire and resonate deeply.From professionals overcoming stage fear to leaders mastering high-stakes communication, Dr. Gary's passion lies in transforming voices, bodies, and hearts into vessels for impact. His dynamic approach emphasizes authentic connection—ensuring that messages land powerfully with any audience.Dr. Gary has shared his techniques globally, including keynote speeches at prestigious venues like Cambridge University, and has empowered thousands through his coaching programs. He is the author of “Get Up, Stand Up for Your Life”, offering readers tools to unleash their fullest expression.In this episode, you'll hear his unique insights into breaking presentation barriers, overcoming fear, and mastering body-voice alignment. Whether you're an executive, creative, or aspiring speaker, Dr. Gary's wisdom will inspire you to bring your message to life.For more on Dr. Gary's work, visit mypresentationdoctor.com or explore his YouTube channel, Mastering Presentation Skills.Social Media Connections:Website 1: drgary.clubWebsite 2: mypresentationdoctor.comWebsite 3: garywohlman.comacourageousrecovery.com

Drew & Garden System have a candid conversation with Amy Wagner, LMFT/LMHC! Amy Wagner is an EMDRIA approved consultant and they all discuss the many dos and don'ts of using EMDR when clients live with dissociative identity disorder. They discuss the eight phases, resourcing skills, and what to do when clients dissociate or switch during session. You won't want to miss this amazing discussion!Thank to our sponsors for this episode:Alix Amar with Dissociative Creative ExplorationsHealing Selves TherapeuticsAmy Wagner,  is a Holistic Trauma Transformation therapist who helps people reclaim the intuitive and connected relationships in the most important parts of their lives.  She is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Advanced EMDR Topics Trainer. She owns a boutique group trauma therapy practice in Orlando, specializing in working with clients who experience complex and developmental trauma.  Amy loves to use EMDR and Expressive Arts to help clients on their healing journey.Amy lives a multi-faceted life, both internally and externally.  After dropping out of college to begin a dance studio at age 19, Amy helped dancers get to their big stage for 15 years.  When life pivoted, she began a real estate career as she raised her two children.  A spiritual calling and her own inner healing led her back to college and then grad school to become a relationship and trauma therapist as her children went off to college.  As a therapist, Amy has been transformative in helping other therapists learn to reduce stigma and embrace the healing journey of trauma transformation for their clients.  Her course, Soul of Dissociation, sold out during the first two offerings.  Amy is on a mission to help healers embrace collective healing by reducing the stigma of “othering”.  Amy is passionate about the interplay of intergenerational trauma, peak performance and athlete mental health which she discusses in the book in progress, “Cart Path Only”.When not working, Amy travels the world with her professional golfer daughter, visits her son and daughter-in-love in VA, and spends abundant time with her family.  She lives in Windermere, FL with her husband and sweet golden retriever.Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @acoupleofmultiples, @note_to_selves, @seidi_gardensystem Follow us on TikTok: @seidi_gardensystem, @note_to_selves Follow us on Facebook: A Couple of Multiples - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556823127239 Visit our website: acoupleofmultiples.com to sign up for our mailing list, join our private, on-line community Hearts Multiplied, register for peer coaching, consultations, and workshops!

Welcome back for the next journey of The Family Express Podcast with Kathryn de Bruin, LMFT and Ronda Evans, LMFT where our destination is resilient and connected families. Our guest speaker is Dennis Eames, LMFT, Certified EFT Supervisor and Therapist located in Washington State. Today our conversation centers around the use of expressive arts in the EFT Tango with kids and teens.Kathryn de Bruin is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer. Kathryn and Ronda are both licensed marriage and family therapists, EFT supervisors and therapists, and AAMFT Approved Supervisors.You can follow Kathryn de Bruin, LMFTFacebook  YouTube  IG  Yelp  Google +  Twitter  WebsiteYou can follow Ronda Evans, LMFT Facebook   Facebook   IG  LinkedIn   Website

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)

FEATURED GUESTS: Christine Brooks, PhD is a Professor and the Chair of the Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building program at California Institute of Integral Studies. Her research interests include adult development, intentional childlessness, qualitative research methods, and transformative processes in coaching. She is a consultant and coach with expertise in social and emotional intelligence, identity development tools such as the enneagram, and leadership and executive presence. When not traveling the roads of the United States to experience the profound variety of people, creativity, landscapes, and regional food ways, she lives in Florida. Shoshana Simons, PhD, RDT is Professor and former Program Chair of CIIS's MA in Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Concentration. She is a drama therapist, voice actor and arts-based coach & consultant. She is also adjunct faculty at the Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute, Seattle, WA, offering a Certificate in NarrARTive Expressive Arts in Coaching. Shoshana has 35+ years of experience in community-building in many settings including with children and adults in the fields of play, education, antiracism, counseling psychology, organizational development, and community work. Dr. Mimi Savage is an associate professor and core faculty member in the Master's of Counseling Psychology with Expressive Arts program at CIIS in SF. She has an extensive background in acute milieus and has researched adopted young women and boys from foster care using narrative inquiry, arts based and participatory research on the topic of intersectionality and self identity. She is a founding faculty member of UCLArts and Healing in Los Angeles--now called Integrative Arts and Healing Initiative. She is a registered drama therapist and board certified trainer and mentors an international student body for professionals interested in drama therapy certification at her own school--So Cal Drama Therapy Center. She is now also core faculty for a new program she is helping to launch at CIIS which is Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building. She is in the process of editing her book for Taylor & Francis/Routledge due next year called The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation.LISTEN & LEARN:What does a Master's in Expressive Arts Coaching & Community Building consist of?What is Coaching & Community Building?What is the Scholar-Artist-Practitioner model of pedagogy used in this program?The integration of theory and neuroscience that grounds the program. Brook's definition of loneliness as the perception of social isolation and why community is an integral aspect of healing work. The stipend discount offered for the inaugural cohort in the program. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:https://www.ciis.edu/academics/department-expressive-arts-coaching-community-buildingThe CIIS Expressive Arts Coaching & Community Building Launch Party April 23rd @ 11:30AM PT https://www.ciis.edu/events/launch-party-new-ma-expressive-arts-coaching-community-buildingChristine Brooks, PhD LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sofchristinebrooks Shoshana Simons, PhD, RDT CIIS contact https://www.ciis.edu/profiles/shoshana-simonsShoshana's Narrative Expressive Arts Coaching certificate program https://seattlearttherapy.org/narrartive-expressive-arts-coaching-certificate/ Shoshana's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshana-simons-b029a34/Mimi Savage, PhD, RDT, BCT contact msavage@ciis.eduMimi's SoCaldramatherapycenter http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/Mimi's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-savage-phd-rdt-bct-b0179931/Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Mimi Savage is an associate professor and core faculty member in the Master's of Counseling Psychology with Expressive Arts program at CIIS in SF. She has an extensive background in acute milieus and has researched adopted young women and boys from foster care using narrative inquiry, arts based and participatory research on the topic of intersectionality and self identity. She is a founding faculty member of UCLArts and Healing in Los Angeles--now called Integrative Arts and Healing Initiative. She is a registered drama therapist and board certified trainer and mentors an international student body for professionals interested in drama therapy certification at her own school--So Cal Drama Therapy Center. She is now also core faculty for a new program she is helping to launch at CIIS which is Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building. She is in the process of editing her book for Taylor & Francis/Routledge due next year called The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation.LISTEN & LEARN:What is narrative inquiry?What is the Personal Public Services Announcement™ (PPSA) method? The importance of identity work when engaging with adolescents. The value of contributing to the field through the use of writing. How to use the PPSA as a tool in participatory arts-based research. Mimi's upcoming book, "The Future of Black Creative Arts Therapists: Pedagogy and Preservation," due in 2026 by Taylor & Francis/Routledge. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Mimi's Session at the Midwest Expressive Therapies Summit - Re-Storying Self-Identity Through Drama, Writing & Masks: Creating Personal Public Service Announcements ™ on May 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM-5:30 PMCTIn this day-long three-part master class, participants will have the opportunity to learn the Personal Public Service Announcement™ (PPSA) method, an arts-based approach that was originally developed to generate narrative data using drama therapy techniques with adopted young women in foster care. To introduce this novel format, past peer-reviewed research will be discussed from the empirical-based inquiry. For the majority of our time together, however, participants will be invited to work collaboratively and in embodied ways to create their own PPSAs using a number of expressive arts tools, including creative writing, digital apps, and mask-making. In particular, participants will discover the theory, processes, and outcome of this restorative way of doing participatory research within narrative inquiry. Synthesizing personal explorations to enhance emotional or clinical development — then creatively reconstructing that information and affect into PPSAs with the intent to re-story and restore self-identity while being witnessed — can be very effective in treatment, as well.PLEASE NOTE: Participants' knowledge of qualitative research tenets and methods will be beneficial. The ability to access your narratives without concern about retraumatization will be key to maintaining safety in this session. The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation will be available for preorder on https://www.routledge.com/ April 2026. Mimi Savage, PhD, RDT, BCT contact msavage@ciis.eduMimi's SoCaldramatherapycenter http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/Mimi's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-savage-phd-rdt-bct-b0179931/Need support in creating your practice Email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

What is creative wellness? How do creativity and wellness intersect, and why is this so important—especially now? In this episode of How the Wise One Grows, Holly Zajur and Kelly Eberle sit down with guest Preston Slaughter to explore how creative wellness is a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and reimagining the world we need today.In a world that often feels overwhelming, we discuss:What is creativity, and when did it first show up in our lives?What blocks creativity? Unpacking perfectionism, societal expectations, & fearWhat is creative wellness? How creativity supports mental, emotional, & physical well-beingWhy creative wellness is a necessary antidote to today's challengesThe impact of play, imagination, and intuition in reclaiming creative expressionHow creativity extends beyond art—into how we build our lives and communitiesOur upcoming Creative Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica!Creative wellness isn't just about making art—it's about living creatively, embracing play, and using imagination as a tool for growth. In this episode, we talk about how creative expression can help process emotions, cultivate resilience, and reimagine new possibilities—whether through movement, storytelling, mindfulness, or daily rituals. If you've ever thought, “I'm not creative”—this episode is for you.

Welcome back, friends!! In our first guest interview session, I am bringing back my dear friend, teacher, medicine woman, and all-around badass, Cindy Stockdale - to talk about slowing down long enough to begin the process of observing what comes up. Please find a bit more about Cindy via her bio below; and follow her on Instagram here, as well as on her website. I hope this episode - and Cindy's wisdom within - serve you well as the month of January ends. Thank you for listening! Until next time, Be well Cindy's Bio: Hi, my name is Cindy. My deepest passion is to support you to reclaim your personal power and help you live a fulfilled and satisfied life. I am a certified Quantum Life Coach with degrees in Psychology and Archaeology. I have been teaching yoga, studying Mountain Shamanism and the energetic healing arts for over 20 years, and have been an intuitive and channel my entire life. I grew up in a family that suffered from addiction and mental illness and as a young adult knew that I did not want to continue to weave this trauma into my life story. This spurred me into the life long journey of self-inquiry. Through many modalities including: Quantum Life Coaching, Yoga, Shamanism, and the Expressive Arts, I began to disentangle myself from my conditioning. Using these powerful tools, I have been able to live from my higher self and step into my place of service and highest purpose. My highest purpose is to help people remember they are loved. This is a true homecoming. Homecoming means we get to identify what we believe to be true, not what society has told us we need to be. We learn how to identify and discern our own feelings, beliefs, sensations, and then have the courage to live them outloud in the world. I am here for the wild one, the edge walker, the curse breaker, the life claimer. I am here for those who are ready to transform their lives. I'm talking about real change, to finally turn the page on your story and to say yes to the life that is waiting for you. It is time to answer your call. Interested in using Riverside for your podcasting needs? Check out my Referral Link!

In this heartwarming episode of "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life," we welcome Sheila K. Collins, a dancer, social worker, and author, who shares her unique perspective on navigating life's challenges through movement, creativity, and compassion. Sheila discusses how dance and expressive arts can help us heal, grow, and connect with others during difficult times. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to turn life's obstacles into opportunities for growth and joy. About the Guest: Sheila K. Collins is an accomplished dancer, social worker, and author known for her work in the fields of expressive arts and healing. With decades of experience, Sheila combines her passion for movement and creativity to help individuals and communities navigate grief, loss, and transitions. Her innovative approaches have inspired countless people to embrace life with resilience and grace. Reach https://sheilakcollins.com/    Key Takeaways: The Healing Power of Dance: How movement can help release emotions and promote mental and physical well-being. Expressive Arts in Healing: The role of creativity in processing grief and finding joy amidst life's challenges. Building Resilience: Tips for cultivating resilience through self-expression and community support. Turning Grief into Growth: Transforming loss into an opportunity for personal and collective transformation. Compassionate Connection: The importance of empathy and connection in healing ourselves and others. Notable Quotes: "Dance is the hidden language of the soul, a way to express what words cannot." "When we embrace our creativity, we discover new paths through life's challenges." Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch, DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness  

We are recording Season 3 of the Resilient Birth podcast. Meanwhile we have selected our favorite episodes for you. In this episode, Justine and Sarah interview Lacey Castilleja Fisher, a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist. Lacey specializes in working with parents and parents-to-be who have experienced sexual trauma, as well as individuals dealing with a range of mental health issues. Lacey shares two quotes that resonate with her work: one by Natasha Trethewey about the importance of telling a story to heal from trauma, and another by Resmaa Menakem about the discomfort of healing. The conversation explores the power of storytelling, the use of sandtray therapy and expressive arts in therapy, and the personal experiences that led Lacey to her work. In this conversation, Lacey discusses how she creates safety in the sandtray experience. She emphasizes the importance of selecting diverse materials and figures, and speaking to the activating potential of the miniatures. Lacey also explains how she incorporates EMDR into sandtray therapy and adapts the practice for the perinatal population. She shares insights on finding and collecting miniatures, as well as the importance of open curiosity and not assuming the meaning behind a client's tray. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling and the versatility of expressive art therapy. Keywords: therapy, trauma, storytelling, sandtray therapy, expressive arts, perinatal trauma, birth trauma, EMDR, perinatal mental health, storytelling, expressive art therapy Takeaways Telling a story is an important part of healing from trauma. It allows individuals to process and integrate their experiences. But telling a story does not have to be verbal. Sandtray therapy and expressive arts can be powerful tools in therapy, providing a nonverbal and creative way for clients to explore and express their emotions and experiences. The journey of parenthood can bring up feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt, especially for individuals with their own trauma history. EMDR can be incorporated into sandtray therapy. Adapting sandtray therapy for the perinatal population involves gaining expertise in perinatal mental health and being thoughtful about the miniatures that represent the different feelings and experiences during the perinatal period. Open curiosity and not assuming the meaning behind a client's tray are important aspects of facilitating the therapy. Storytelling in sand tray therapy goes beyond verbal expression and includes the selection and creation of scenes in the tray. Sound Bites "No words are off limits. No stories are off limits." "The expressive arts and sandtray therapy allow different parts that are closed off to open up." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:24 The Power of Storytelling and Quotes 06:21Using Sandtray Therapy and Expressive Arts 10:00 Introduction to Sandtray Therapy 12:09 Working with Non-Verbal Parts and Sensations 17:01 The Process of Building and Creating in Therapy 21:47 Personal Experience and Trauma-Informed Work 27:28 Creating Safety in the Sandtray Experience 30:05 Incorporating EMDR into Sandtray Therapy 33:28 Adapting Sandtray Therapy for the Perinatal Population 36:28 Finding and Collecting Miniatures 39:36 Facilitating Open Curiosity 42:46 The Power of Storytelling in Sandtray Therapy On the Resilient Birth podcast, Justine and Sarah explore the impact of trauma across the perinatal period, from trying-to-conceive to pregnancy, from childbirth to postpartum and parenting. Through an inspirational quote that drives our weekly conversations about trauma and healing, Justine and Sarah explore topics such as birth trauma, parenting as a survivor, and finding healing with vulnerability and compassion that support birthing people and birth professionals. Each week, listeners leave with takeaways to utilize in their lives and/or clients. Justine and Sarah hold the stories they share with honor and respect with the hope to impart knowledge, increase understanding, and bear witness to this challenging topic. Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and mom of three. She walks with a story of trauma from before and as a result of her perinatal experience. Justine supports survivors of trauma through perinatal coaching and childbirth education. As well as being a mother of three, she holds a Ph.D. on representations of consent and sexual violence. Learn more about Sarah and Justine's course called Trauma Informed Fundamentals here: https://resilient-birth.mykajabi.com/traumainformedfundamentals Lacey Castilleja Fisher, LPC-S, RPT-S, PMH-C, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and a Certified Mental Health Professional with a mental health private practice in southwest Austin. Lacey has worked in a variety of settings including in a Children's Advocacy Center to provide counseling to children that experienced sexual abuse and their families, and she decided to take the experience she had there and apply it to private practice. She built her practice around supporting children and adults that had experienced sexual abuse/assault and found a passion working with parents and parents to be when their sexual trauma was activated in the perinatal period. This led to Lacey learning as much as she could about perinatal trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, NICU trauma and fertility struggles. Lacey finds that the parents she works with respond well to EMDR, IFS and sandtray therapy at her counseling practice. Lacey has served as the Clinical Director for the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas and now serves on their advisory board. Lacey has shared this article with us about sand tray therapy (https://wjstp-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/wjstp/article/view/25), as well as an upcoming workshop she is hosting called "Storytelling in the Sand: Using Sandtray Therapy to Cope with Perinatal Trauma and Loss: http://www.openheartcounselingatx.com/store/p2/storytellinginthesand.html.

Send us a textEpisode 239: Transforming Messages into Masterpieces with Dr. Gary WohlmanIn this episode, we sit with Dr. Gary Wohlman, affectionately known as The Presentation Doctor, to explore his life-changing methods for helping individuals amplify their message and presence. A world-renowned speaker mentor, Dr. Gary combines his expertise in Transpersonal Psychology, Expressive Arts, and Performance Coaching to guide speakers in delivering presentations that inspire and resonate deeply.From professionals overcoming stage fear to leaders mastering high-stakes communication, Dr. Gary's passion lies in transforming voices, bodies, and hearts into vessels for impact. His dynamic approach emphasizes authentic connection—ensuring that messages land powerfully with any audience.Dr. Gary has shared his techniques globally, including keynote speeches at prestigious venues like Cambridge University, and has empowered thousands through his coaching programs. He is the author of “Get Up, Stand Up for Your Life”, offering readers tools to unleash their fullest expression.In this episode, you'll hear his unique insights into breaking presentation barriers, overcoming fear, and mastering body-voice alignment. Whether you're an executive, creative, or aspiring speaker, Dr. Gary's wisdom will inspire you to bring your message to life.For more on Dr. Gary's work, visit mypresentationdoctor.com or explore his YouTube channel, Mastering Presentation Skills.Social Media Connections:Website 1: drgary.clubWebsite 2: mypresentationdoctor.comWebsite 3: garywohlman.comacourageousrecovery.com

Original Air Date: 11/22/22Anita is a passionate, creative, transracial adoptee. Adopted with her identical twin sister, she grew up on a chicken farm with five siblings and considers her faith and family to be most important to her. She has a bachelor's degree in Social Work and is presently pursuing her Master's degree in Social work and a Certificate in Expressive Arts. When she isn't engaged in coursework or academic activities, you can almost always find her grabbing a bite with friends or working on her first book, to be released in 2023. Music by Corey Quinn

Renata Chubb is a registered Expressive Arts Therapist and Arts Facilitator, working with groups and individuals, from young children to seniors whose backgrounds include a variety of needs and experiences. Whether you are looking to find your way through a challenging situation (e.g., grief, anxiety, substance abuse, medical conditions, relationship issues) or whether you want to rediscover your joy and aliveness, expressive arts therapy is right for you. She believes in her core that art, sound, movement, words, and play offer great potential for healing and reconnection with self. We need to tap out of. our thinking mind and feel our way through that moment, that experience, that memory. Without a doubt, a space can be made by working with colour, or sounds, tiny movements, our breath, written words. Key points of our discussion include:

In this episode Natalie is joined by IFS therapist Theresa Soltzberg as they discuss the healing benefits of using creative expressive arts to connect with parts and process trauma. _____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. What is expressive arts 2. Benefits of expressive arts and connecting to parts and healing trauma 3. How to do expressive arts 4. Simple ways to access creativity and connect with parts on your own _____________________________ Theresa Soltzberg at Expressive Art is an artist, writer, PCC level coach, and AMFT therapist who offers clients and students experiences that allow the intersection of their self-expression, soul healing, and deep personal story.  She has been guiding and instructing others in their creative process and life journey for many years.    Theresa Soltzberg: Website: https://www.theresasoltzberg.com/ FREE Resources: https://courses.theresasoltzberg.com/twp Instagram: @theresa.soltzberg ________________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________ Donate to the podcast: Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*    

Stephanie Warrender brings a new Scandi approach to her school. After using the method in her class, Stephanie has set up her own company providing the Songdrawing Method as part of Laulau Learning UK. In this episode you will get to learn what Songdrawing is, the developmental benefits of engaging children in singing, the relation between phonics and music, active music listening vs passive music listening and how a teacher can set up their own business doing something they love and continuing with their career. Read Stephanie's article: Singing as a support for cross-curricular learning - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/singing-as-a-support-for-cross-curricular-learning/ Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: Supporting families in understanding phonics through music with Tasha Bretten - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/supporting-families-in-understanding-phonics-through-music/ Episode break down: 00:00 – What is Songdrawing? 04:25 – An international approach 10:00 – The therapeutic nature of Songdrawing 12:30 – An inclusive approach 15:30 – Enriching children's language 18:10 – Holistic learning through music 20:55 – Reading and music: The neuroscience of music 25:40 – Adults' confidence in singing and music making 26:00 – Active music vs passive music listening 26:55 – MYTH: Exposing babies to classical music 28:55 – ‘Parentese' / ‘motherese' impact on child development 31:45 – Be your children's own personal rockstars! 36:38 – Being a teacher and business owner 45:00 – Future plans for Songdrawing and Laulau Learning UK For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com         

Send us a Text Message.Guest host Courtney Romanowski unlocks the power of creativity and emotional healing with our special guest, Bed Hermin, a licensed mental health counselor and registered expressive arts therapist. Discover how Bed's educational journey at Lesley University and the rich history of the expressive arts therapy program shape their approach to therapy. Bed guides us through the innovative practices of intermodal, polyaesthetic embodiment, highlighting how these methods foster self-exploration and healing in ways that transcend traditional art forms.Ever wondered how thoughts manifest in the brain, or how attention and energy movement can improve emotional well-being? We'll demystify these concepts, using therapeutic practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS) to illustrate the dynamic interplay of mind and body. By shifting the focus to societal challenges and the role of interdependence, we explore how life's conditions influence mental health and why the goal is not to "fix" clients but to nurture an environment of healing and compassion.Finally, we tackle the practical and ethical dilemmas faced by therapists, from the financial constraints of private practice to the systemic obstacles in community health. Through the lens of expressive arts therapy, we envision a future where creative, qualitative therapies gain the recognition they deserve alongside evidence-based methods. And if you're on a quest to find the right therapist, this episode underscores the importance of finding someone who truly supports you, highlighting the transformative potential of expressive arts therapy. Visit their  website at: https://counseling.bedhermin.com/ or visit their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/counseling.bedhermin/YouTube Channel For The Podcast

In this episode of the Inner Source Healing Podcast, licensed clinical mental health therapist Deborah Ashway talks with Laura Rhodes-Levin, author and founder of The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety. Laura shares her personal struggles with anxiety and how generational trauma and modern stressors impact mental health. She discusses her book 'The Missing Peace' and explains her unique approach at the center, combining traditional therapy with spirituality and modern technology. The conversation also delves into strategies for overcoming toxic abuse, recognizing self-worth, and using expressive arts for healing. 00:00 Introduction to Inner Source Healing Podcast 01:01 Meet Laura Rhodes Levin: Author and Therapist 02:21 Understanding Anxiety and Its Generational Impact 05:22 The Role of the Frontal Cortex in Anxiety 06:38 Creating The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety 09:56 Harnessing Anxiety and Shifting Focus 16:34 The Role of Spirituality in Healing 19:29 Integrating Modern Technology in Therapy 24:38 The Power of the Senses 25:22 Mindfulness and the Body 26:05 Healing the Wounded Child 27:08 Expressive Arts in Therapy 29:09 Developing Healing Strategies 30:13 Raising Your Frequency 31:55 Understanding Self-Worth 34:27 Healing from Toxic Abuse 40:11 The PHEW Foundation 42:13 The Journey of Healing 44:14 Conclusion and Contact Information

Myriam D. Savage (Mimi) Ph.D., RDT/BCT, is a registered drama therapist, board-certified trainer, and associate professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco in the Master of Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts program. She is a core faculty member teaching courses such as Human Development and Family, Group Dynamics, Arts in Therapy and Professional Development.Dr. Savage is also founding faculty for the Arts and Healing Initiative (formerly UCLArts and Healing) in the Social Emotional Arts (SEA) program, where she collaborated with a team of creative art therapists, creating curricula and manualized professional development programs that use various modalities for therapists, artists, and educators. Conference topics and publications include narrative, arts-based research, and drama therapy interventions using digital art apps, exploring self-identity with young women adopted from foster care and facilitating unhoused women on skid row, LA. Dr. Savage has published in peer review journals and books. She recently penned a chapter -- called "Bricolage: On Being Enough, Healing Through Narrative Co-Construction" -- for a new book edited by social worker/author Susan Pease Banitt: a collection of essays called Behind the Curtain: Eleven Women Therapists Get Real about Healing Trauma.Dr. Savage's previous clinical work consists of mainly acute settings such as inpatient psychiatric units for adults and children, residential treatment facilities where she created expressive arts programs, neurodiverse populations and the unhoused. She has served as the North American Drama Therapy education chair and directs SoCal Drama Therapy Center (http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/) where she mentors an international student body of professionals and students who want to become registered drama therapists.In This EpisodeMyriam's LinkedInMyriam's websiteMyriam's email---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

In today's episode, we delve into one of the most requested topics of the past year. Dr. Montserrat Casado joins Lisa to shed light on PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), offering invaluable insights for supporting children, parents, and therapists. Tune in as Montse and Lisa engage in a captivating conversation, debunking misconceptions about PANS/PANDAS, and offering new ways of understanding and supporting clients and caregivers. Discover Montse's personal journey and her decade-long mission to educate therapists on understanding PANS/PANDAS in children. Key topics covered: Understanding PANS/PANDAS: Definitions and associated symptoms, including the gut-brain connection. Impact on immune responses and brain inflammation. Primary issues such as OCD, rage/aggression, developmental regression, and restrictive eating. Exploring underlying factors such as infections and toxicity. Trauma responses and navigating overactive reactions. The complexities of parenting a child with medical challenges and behavioral issues. How PANS/PANDAS impact nervous system regulation and dysregulation Counseling strategies with a focus on the brain and systemic therapy approaches. Supporting attachment and strengthening the parent-child relationship. Hope for healing: Insights into therapeutic strategies and fostering resilience in children with PANS/PANDAS. Wow, wow, wow!

Today, we serve T-E-A together to make a difference. Join us. TransformationElevationAlchemySurprised Teatime March 19th, 3 pm EST Joining Miss Liz for tea is Amanda Elo'esh Johnsen, M.A., bringing you a new program she has created. We will be speaking on that alongside updates and her T-E-A. JOIN US FOR THE LIVE SHOW, WHERE YOU CAN BRING YOUR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND SUPPORT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER. WITH A QUICK SUBSCRIPTION TO MISS LIZS YOUTUBE CHANNEL BELOW: https://youtube.com/@misslizsteatimes?si=5eu0--BgowGVVHKqMeet my Guest: Amanda Elo'eshAmanda Elo'Esh is your Quicker Waker Upper & has been receiving visions & guidance for these powerful times of uncertainty & transformation for 40 years. She's passionately pursued academic & mystical initiations to help you access your inalienable sovereignty by eliminating painful subconscious patterns & core wounds keeping you limited & stuck. She received her master's degree in Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts Therapy as well as her certification in Integrative Medicine Guided Imagery & Expressive Arts from the California Institute of Integral Studies, & has shared her gifts at California Pacific Medical Center, Institute for Health & Healing, & Marin General Hospital. She authorizes “Unlock Your Success Codes” & “The Go Ask Alice Oracle & Tea Party Game.”Amanda helps spiritual seekers to discover & strengthen their spiritual path. As a Spiritual Success Mentor, she helps you clear subconscious blocks & activate your spiritual gifts with Subconscious Success Repatterning, Sacred Feminine Archetypes, & Plant Medicine practices & rituals. She guides transformational ceremonies & trains entrepreneurs to awaken your supersenses, step into your leadership, live your Noble Purpose, & prosper. She has taught internationally, including Auroville, India, O*Z*O*R*A Psychedelic Festival in Hungary, Google, & California Institute for Integral Studies. amandaeloesh.com#teatimewithmissliz #joinus #teaparties#returningguest#mystical#health #healing#subconscious#sovereignty#Spiritualpractices #ceremonies#Archetypes#rituals #Hungary#india#unitedstates #canada #supersenses#plantmedicine #spiritual#purpose #prosper

In today's episode of “Supervision Simplified,” we are excited to be joined by our amazing friend Jackie Flynn. Jackie is a Registered Play Therapist, as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, helping individuals, groups, and families through Play Therapy and Expressive Arts, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Video Self Modeling, Adolescent Life Coaching, Educational Support, and more.We discuss the valuable integration of Play Therapy and EMDR across all age ranges and mental health needs, as well as how these practices can be best applied and taught in the supervisory setting. Jackie provides her expert insight into the therapeutic and rewarding aspects of Play Therapy and even takes Amy and Valarie through a guided Oaklander model exercise.CONNECT WITH JACKIELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieflynnYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@JackieFlynnPlayTherapyJackie's Latest Book (Little Gecko's Broken Tail: A Book to Introduce EMDR Therapy to Children): https://a.co/d/6uGSf2p

 Music has played a complimentary role in all our lives. In this tuneful episode, Malathi Renati has a chat with Lakshmy Iyer, a music exponent in Carnatic classical, veena and musical whistling. They talk about the importance of music education from primary to higher education and touch upon its resonating impact across a wide spectrum of areas from learning difficulties and therapy to neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and post trauma care. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mission of The Hochstein School is to provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with access to excellent music and dance education in a community that nurtures and encourages personal achievement. Today's guest is Jennifer Philips. She is the Assistant Dean and Chair of Expressive Arts and Music FUNdamentals at the Hochstein School. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist and a Certified Neurologic Music Therapist. Listen in to learn more about the programs offered at this local arts organization.Website: https://hochstein.org/ Support the show

In this episode, the host interviews guest Kathryn Vecchio about her unique intervention program that utilizes expressive arts for mental healing. Drawing from her diverse professional background including working in government, city, county, and state sectors, private practice, as well as a staff psychologist at a maximum security prison, Kathryn discusses the concept of seeing life as the greatest work of art. She highlights the therapeutic benefits of sparking imagination and creativity. Using captivating stories, she demonstrates how engaging with creativity has helped individuals go from thinking 'I can't' to 'I did and I will'. 00:00 Introduction to the Drive On Podcast 00:22 Preparing for the Unexpected with 4Patriots 01:41 Welcome Back to Drive On: Introducing Kathryn Vecchio 02:07 Kathryn's Journey: From History and Education to Psychology 04:02 The Power of Art in Life: A New Perspective 05:39 Igniting Imagination: The Key to Overcoming Challenges 06:51 The Beauty of Trench Art: Creativity in Crisis 08:19 The Power of Creativity: From Tragedy to Triumph 09:43 The Sandy Hook Story: Post Traumatic Stress Growth 13:10 The Science Behind Art Therapy: How it Helps 14:01 The Power of Perspective: Seeing Beauty in Chaos 16:28 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Art 18:52 The Power of Art in Healing and Growth 21:19 The Role of Art in Personal Development 23:49 The Bumps are the Road: Embracing Life's Challenges 24:54 The Power of 'I Can': Overcoming Limitations 33:26 4Patriots: Your Partner in Preparedness 34:45 The Power of Practice and Learning 35:17 Creativity and Art in Unusual Places 37:07 The Importance of Practicing Correctly 38:33 The Power of Adjustments and Change 41:16 Reflecting on Past Actions and Decisions 42:40 The Importance of Time and Living Life Fully 44:31 The Struggles of Reintegration and the Need for Resilience 52:52 The Power of Art Therapy and Creativity 01:01:23 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Support the Show Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 4Patriots - visit https://4Patriots.com/DriveOn to get the best discounts and deals on survival supplies! Links & Resources Website: https://artfortheheartfoundation.org Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

Welcome to our first episode of 2024! Today I'm speaking with Canadian metalsmith, Robin McGauley. Robin shares her journey from leaving a career she loved as an ordained minister in order to follow a deeper longing to create beauty with her hands as well as her heart. We talk about abandoning fear, healing ourselves with the medicine of our work, the link between voice and vocation, deepening the connection to our inner wisdom, and toilets!  Robin McGauley was an ordained minister in The United Church of Canada where she served as Program Director at a retreat centre and then as a policy writer for the organization. This was meaningful work, so giving it up to follow the longing of her heart and a deeper calling to be an artist was a painful yet beautiful process.   Since 2019 Robin has been a full-time metalsmith, creating jewellery and small sculptures, as well as seeing clients who come to her for spiritual direction. She has also taught courses in the Expressive Arts program at the Haliburton School of Art & Design.  Robin lives with her incredibly supportive husband in Kitchener, Ontario, which is the territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Neutral peoples.    You can follow along with Robin and see her beautiful offerings at the links below.   Instagram: @robin.mcgauley.metalsmithing   Website: robinmcgauley.com   Substack: @robinmcgauley   Books discussed in the podcast:    Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles & Ted Orland   Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue   Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Slowmade Podcast Community on Patreon. Your support makes the podcast possible!   Do you have someone you would like to hear interviewed on Slowmade? Please connect with Christine on Instagram @christinemighion

Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) describes herself as a facilitator of transformative experiences. A clinical trauma specialist, expressive artist, writer, yoga teacher, performer, short filmmaker, Reiki master, TEDx speaker, and recovery advocate, she unites all of these elements in her mission to inspire healing in others. She began her career as a humanitarian aid worker in Bosnia-Hercegovina from 2000-2003, primarily teaching English and music while freelancing with other projects. Jamie travels internationally teaching on topics related to trauma, EMDR therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, and yoga, while maintaining a private practice and online education operations in her home base of Northeast Ohio. Jamie is the author of numerous books on trauma recovery and healing, with many more projects in the works. Marich is the founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness. Her bibliography currently includes: EMDR Made Simple (2011), Trauma and the Twelve Steps (2012), Creative Mindfulness (2013), Trauma Made Simple (2014), Dancing Mindfulness: A Creative Path to Healing and Transformation (2015),  EMDR Therapy & Mindfulness for Trauma Focused Care (2018, with Dr. Stephen Dansiger), and Process Not Perfection: Expressive Arts Solutions for Trauma Recovery (2019). She has also written guest chapters and contributions for several other published collections. North Atlantic Books released a revised and expanded edition of Trauma and the 12 Steps, in the Summer of 2020. Jamie's own company, Creative Mindfulness Media, published two supplemental resources, a daily meditations and reflections reader and a trauma-responsive step workbook in the Autumn of 2020 to accompany. Her newest release with Dr. Stephen Dansiger, Healing Addiction with EMDR Therapy: A Trauma-Focused Guide is out as of August 2021 from Springer Publishing Company. Her book, Dissociation Made Simple: A Stigma-Free Guide to Embracing Your Dissociative Mind and Navigating Life was released on January 10, 2023 with North Atlantic Books, and she has many more projects in the works with NAB. https://www.drjamiemarich.com/ https://www.traumamadesimple.com/ https://redefinetherapy.com/ https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com/ Ted Talk PCSIntensive.com    

We're back for Season 3! We start this season off by speaking with body-centered psychotherapist Heidi Andersen about why trauma healing has to happen in the body, not just the mind. Heidi Andersen is the founder of Reclaiming Beauty.  "I believe embodiment heals. I'm here to support you in healing your relationship with food and your body so you can free yourself from destructive thoughts and behaviors and discover the inner peace and freedom you deserve.As a Body-centered psychotherapist, I have 15 years of experience supporting clients in addressing trauma and attachment wounds that have led to a challenging relationship with food and body. I use an integrated approach drawing on my training in Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts and Yoga. I am thrilled to have completed my certification process as a Certified Body Trust® Specialist."IG: @reclaimingbeautyFollow us on Instagram.Check out our bonus YouTube content.Latchkey Urchins & Friends website.Audio mastering by Josh Collins.Song "One Cloud is Lonely" by Próxima Parada.Cover art by Claire Dierksen.

FEATURED GUESTS: Julia Vering is a performance artist and musician, licensed clinical social worker and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist based in Kansas City. She has integrated the arts into social work for 20 years, centering her practice in joy, humor, imagination and the strengths perspective. Vering began experimenting with video-based drama therapy techniques while working at a nursing facility in 2004, and noticed that residents with dementia had decreased agitation, increased spontaneous communication and increased joy while engaged in this improvisation.Residents loved watching themselves in the “movies” they starred in. She continued to hone this method, incorporating fill-in-the-blank scripts, green screen technology and live performance participation via video projection. She has received grants from The Charlotte Street Foundation and Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts for her community-based performance work involving collaborations with older adults and people with neurocognitive disorders. Vering tours and releases albums as “Unicorns in the Snow”, a performance art project that integrates interactive projections, stop-motion animation and original music. Vering has worked in hospice and long-term care settings for the last 17 years.She opened her private practice, Expressive Arts Therapy KC in 2022, serving children through seniors individually, pediatric palliative care patients in their homes, and groups in nursing facilities. Vering's expressive arts groups engage nursing facility residents in reimagining vintage movies and musicals through improvisational play. She became the first Registered Expressive Arts Therapist in the state of Kansas in 2023 and serves as the Kansas State coordinator for the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. She integrates expressive arts, psychodrama and EMDR into her practice, and is currently creating a workbook and film on performance art interventions for people with neurocognitive disorders. LISTEN & LEARN:  Julia is the 1st Registered Expressive Art Therapist in Kansas. Learn how EMDR can be easily integrated into the expressive arts therapies. Methods of meaningfully engaging clients using interactive dramatic and videographic methods with older adults in memory care and hospice facilities.  Julia's philosophy of "Try something new, there is space for you here," to engage clients at any level or ability.   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://expressiveartstherapykc.com Sign up for Julia's updates on upcoming workshops and offerings. https://unicornsinthesnow.com Check out Unicorns in the Snow videos below: https://www.youtube.com/@juliavering2981/featured SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Friday November 17th, 2023 9:00AM-12:00PM Green Screen Video for Everyone: Multimodal Expression & Improvisation for Joy and Inclusion In this 3-hour virtual workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore and experience the joys of incorporating video into clinical work with diverse populations. In particular, we'll highlight a conceptual framework along with the benefits of using creative video creation with older adults and people with neurocognitive disorders. Creative Generativity, which draws from the social work strengths perspective, role theory, narrative therapy, punk ethos, and embodied cognition will be at the core of our process. Learning will be highly experiential as we create our own collective movie-based improvisation as an example of an activity that can be used with virtually any population or setting.  Absolutely no video or drama experience is necessary!  The only technology you will need is a bright green piece of fabric or paper for a green screen (and ideally, a tripod with smartphone mount. See details below). Two inexpensive options for a small green screenOption 1Option 2 Optional, but helpful: Tripod with smartphone mount CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Kathleen Horne, M.A. LMHC, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE) has been a psychotherapist since 1980 and an expressive arts therapist since 1996. She has a M.A. in Counseling from University of South Florida, and a Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. Her training and practice in expressive arts has been life-changing, both personally and professionally. Kathleen is Co-Founder and Core Faculty of Expressive Arts Florida Institute, and, since 2011 has been training students in the field of Expressive Arts, as well as offering a wide variety of workshops and community programs. She believes that expressive arts is a wisdom practice, and is dedicated to living and sharing the transformational gifts it offers. She is a visual artist, with a love and life-long practice of creating mandalas. Kathleen divides her time between Sarasota, FL, and Cortes Island B.C. She has been a board member of IEATA since 2007, and is proud to be the recipient of the IEATA Shining Star award for 2023. FEATURED GUESTS: Tamara Teeter Knapp, MA, REACE, Mental Health Counselor Intern, Certified K-12 Art has 20+ years' experience educating others through the arts. She is co-founder and core faculty at Expressive Arts Florida Institute and began her teaching career as a Waldorf teacher in 1997 in Alaska before relocating to Florida where she taught art and elementary education. Tamara continues to value the integration of arts in education and has been training others in the field of expressive arts for ten years. Since earning a master's in mental health counseling, she has worked to integrate her extensive experience and knowledge of expressive arts in her clinical work. Tamara continues to develop her interest in body-based intermodal processes that integrate theories in neuroscience and creative modalities. The focus of her work is to help others to discover the healing and transformative power of their own creativity. LISTEN & LEARN:  The origin story of Expressive Arts Florida.  Accessible learning opportunities to become a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. How Kathleen & Tamara define self-compassion and use the arts to practice it.  How they use collaboratively use the expressive arts as part of business administration and development.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: www.expressiveartsflorida.com SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Thursday November 16th, 2023 10:00AM-1:00PM Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Expressive Arts Practice Cultivating Self-Compassion, an experiential intermodal expressive arts session for all counselors and therapists, offers an opportunity to build skills of self-compassion using imagination and expressive media. Drawing upon imagery and contemplative practice, participants will identify ways to provide self-compassion in response to emotional pain and difficulty. They will discover a creative approach to working with themselves and others to provide tools of self-compassion that contribute to healing and growth. Through the introduction of simple expressive arts practice, participants will consult their own inner knowing and be guided through a simple, nourishing experience that can easily be taught to their clients in treatment in virtually any clinical setting. Participants in this 3-hour virtual workshop will be invited to share the gifts that their images bring, connect within and in community, as well as witness their own and others' compassionate presence. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

Today's episode features another personal account of struggle through postpartum issues and a journey to healing. Join us to learn more from Ruthie's story! I'm joined by Ruthie Ayzenberg, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C, CYT, a dedicated California-licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience specializing in maternal and perinatal mental health. She provides therapy, postpartum CBT/DBT skills coaching, and support groups through her private practice, Mental Fitness Therapy. She explains how her transition into motherhood helped propel her into the perinatal mental health field, and she highlights signs and symptoms, also known as “orange flags,” that are often missed in new moms. Ruthie shares how she incorporates yoga into therapy and how new moms can use yoga practices to manage daily stress and optimize their parenting. Despite being a therapist, Ruthie was caught off guard by the challenges of new motherhood and the juggle of parenting demands. This inspired her to pursue her certification from PSI and gain experience working with El Camino Hospital's MOM program, creating groups and providing care for struggling perinatal moms and their families. In her practice and her work, Ruthie draws from a variety of therapy modalities, including Experiential, IFS, Brainspotting, EFT-Tapping, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness, Yoga, and CBT/DBT skills. Ruthie's experience living in Russia, Israel, and the US has instilled in her a deep respect for cultural uniqueness, and she incorporates cultural strengths, creativity, and spirituality into her therapy work. Ruthie strongly believes that the best gift for a child is a parent who is striving for health, regardless of their imperfections.  Show Highlights: How Ruthie struggled with the “two sides of motherhood” How the birth experiences with her daughter and son were totally different for Ruthie How the guilt-driven decision to return to work at 6 weeks postpartum created the perfect storm of stress, guilt, shame, and irritability How Ruthie obtained the perfect job at the MOMS program at El Camino–and relished the healing environment there Why so many therapists and medical professionals miss the signs and symptoms of perinatal mental health issues How Ruthie found help and healing through yoga and psychedelic-assisted therapy Signs and symptoms of postpartum issues that are commonly missed in physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral categories How Ruthie helps others find healing and recovery through the 5 S's: sleep, sunshine, social support, self-care, skills, and spirituality How yoga helps connect the body and mind to bring healing How yoga nidra (a practice that can be done at home and for free) can help new moms who struggle with sleep deprivation Ruthie's takeaways: “I want to give hope to listeners that you are capable, competent, and skillful. There are many different paths to healing, and they can be simple and small.” Resources: Connect with Ruthie and Mental Fitness Therapy: Website, LinkedIn, and Na'aleh Yoga Podcast (try Yoga Nidra with Ruthie!) Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more opportunities for non-traditional grief support arise, it's no surprise that many of them are happening in historically marginalized communities who have not felt relevantly supported in those settings. The Grief Garden, co-created by Julia Mallory, a multidisiciplinary artist, and Tiana Zabala, the garden manager at Goggleworks Center for the Arts is the perfect example of this type of offering. The Grief Garden was designed to bring people together, in relationship with the outdoors, where they could engage with rest, movement, medicine making, and sound.  Julia Mallory is a storyteller, writer, and artist who after the death of her eldest son Julian in 2017 also became a community grief worker. Through her words, images, and offerings, Julia invites others to acknowledge and express their own grief.   Tiana Zabala is passionate about growing food, medicine, and building community. In her role as garden manager at GoggleWorks she focuses on urban farming and developing opportunities for collective healing.  We discuss: What Julia & Tiana learned about grief from their families The lack of opportunity to gather and honor collective grief, especially in the Black community How grief gets pathologized in a grief avoidant society The origin of the Grief Garden event Why embodied practices like movement, song, and art are important in grief How Julia makes engaging with grief more accessible through her lived experience Farming as a metaphor for grief and the cycle of life Julia & Tiana's plans for future creative grief expression events  Grief Out Loud Episode 178: Survivor's Guilt - Julia Mallory  

En este episodio con la mano de María Fenelón de @inantu Expressive  Arts, Platicamos de cómo el arte es una herramienta potente para no sólo sanar el Alma de heridas, traumas etcPero también para desarrollar nuevas habilidades y nutrir todo tu ser. Este a la misma vez puede ser un escape muy saludable.  Escucha este episodio y aprende cuales pueden ser tus dones artísticos ellos te llevarán a vivir una vida más plena. El arte es maravilloso, es mágico te hace sumamente feliz y todos tenemos dones artísticos. Recordemos que somos divinidad que somos magia que somos arte.  #arte #sanar #111 #222 #alma #cambiatuvida #transformar 

En este episodio con la mano de María Fenelón de @inantu Expressive  Arts, Platicamos de cómo el arte es una herramienta potente para no sólo sanar el Alma de heridas, traumas etcPero también para desarrollar nuevas habilidades y nutrir todo tu ser. Este a la misma vez puede ser un escape muy saludable.  Escucha este episodio y aprende cuales pueden ser tus dones artísticos ellos te llevarán a vivir una vida más plena. El arte es maravilloso, es mágico te hace sumamente feliz y todos tenemos dones artísticos. Recordemos que somos divinidad que somos magia que somos arte.  #arte #sanar #111 #222 #alma #cambiatuvida #transformar 

What does theater have to do with grief? In this episode, Expressive Arts Therapists Rachelle Archer and Erika Malone join Jenn to share how storytelling through Playback Theater can serve as a powerful tool for feeling seen, heard, and part of something bigger than yourself. Playback Theater is a way for people to tell their stories and see them reflected back through a theater performance, which is especially impactful for marginalized communities and those going through challenging seasons of life. It is a form of arts for social change that honors not just grief from death, but from all of life's changes.   Resources: Learn more about Rachelle and her work at www.rachellearcher.com and listen to her podcast, The Artful Leader, wherever you listen to podcasts Learn more about Erika and her work with Yellowbird Expressive Arts at /www.yellow-bird.org   Looking for more support? Join our monthly free virtual trainings on every third Thursday in the morning and evening. Click here to register for our next training.   Enjoying the podcast? Support our production costs by donating here Receive your Free Grief Guidebook and find Jenn's work here Music by Daniel Plane: www.reelcello.com Podcast production by Caitlin Epstein  

FEATURED GUESTS: Kate Merkle, LCSW, MPH, RDN, PAT, CDWF is a clinical social worker, registered dietitian, and certified psychodramatist. She's also a certified Daring Way™ facilitator, an experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Kate has over 18 years of experience helping people struggling with disordered eating and body image issues heal their relationship with food. She is the founder and director of Nourishment Works PC, a group therapy and nutrition practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She is a co-director of the Chicago Center for Psychodrama, a training center offering trainings and workshops to hospitals, schools, and mental health practices throughout the Chicagoland area. Kate has been incorporating psychodrama into her group and individual work for the last 10 years. LISTEN & LEARN:  The benefits of being both a registered dietician and therapist as an eating disorder provider.  How action methods can help breakthrough ambivalence in treatment.  How action methods can empower the client to tap into their inner wisdom.  The myth of perfect eating.  The benefits of exploring nutrition, hydration and sleep as it pertains to mental health.  Reframing questions for food as fuel. What have you fueled your body with today? How consistently have you fueled your body today?  How the Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating Paradigms provide a compassionate approach to eating.  When to refer a client to a dietician.  People don't fail diets. Diets fail people.  Connecting with body wisdom through action methods.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Kate's practice www.nourishmentworks.com https://www.facebook.com/NourishmentWorksPC/ Email Kate at kate@nourishmentworks.com for your FREE GUIDE to Nourished Eating Email Kate at kate@nourishmentworks.com for a CHANCE to attend an Intro to Psychodrama Workshop with the www.chicagopsychodrama.com   https://www.instagram.com/ @chicagocenterpsychodrama Body candles (Small Goddess Sculptures that were on Kate's Shelf) SESSIONS AT THE EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES SUMMIT: Integrating Brené Brown's Daring Way with Expressive Arts for Courageous Healing and Transformation via Virtual Summit Sunday May 21st – 6 HR Zoom; To Promote the Midwest Summit in Chicago Action Techniques for Transforming the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Embodied Healing on June 25th 10AM - 1PM along with Brittany Lakin-Starr The Importance of Nutrition in Trauma Recovery for All Counselors  and Therapists  on June 25 2:30-5:30PM  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

Join Julie as she takes a deep breath and embraces expressive arts and creativity. How can being creative help your brain? What are ways you can find opportunities for creativity? --- Our links: https://linktr.ee/communityroutes Please rate us on iTunes and Spotify! We need all the help we can get to spread the word about mental health. Reach out and start a conversation with us! We would love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram or you can email us at communityroutes.pod@gmail.com Special Thanks to Julie Richards for hosting, Steve Dodge for the theme song, and Alexander Wells for the logo. Can't get enough? Support the show through our Patreon.

FEATURED GUESTS: Laury Rappaport, PhD, MFT, REAT, ATR-BC, teaches expressive arts therapies and art therapy, and has served on the faculties at Lesley University, Notre Dame de Namur University, CA , Sonoma State University, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Meridian University. She is the author of Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body's Wisdom and Creative Intelligence and editor/author of Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies. Laury is a Focusing Coordinator with The International Focusing Institute and the Founder/Director of the Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute. LISTEN & LEARN: The origins of Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy which developed from research done by Eugene Gendlin and Carl Rogers and what causes change in therapy. The process by which Laury Rappaport developed Focusing Oriented Art Therapy. What is meant by the terms the "felt sense" and the "felt shift". Why Focusing is considered to be a human process. What "Clearing the Space" is in focusing oriented and focusing oriented expressive arts therapies and why it is an effective tool for stress and pain reduction. The role of clinical sensitivity as it pertains to maintaining a safety first approach in treatment. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Laury's Session at the Expressive Therapies Summit { Virtual Session } March 23, 2023 Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®) as a Trauma-Informed Approach The Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute Mindfulness & The Arts Therapies: Theory & Practice edited by Laury Rappaport Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body's Wisdom and Creative Intelligence by Laury Rappaport Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman https://amzn.to/3kY5Wgz Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy: A Manual of the Experiential Method (The Practicing Professional) by Eugene Gendlin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support

Stress and anxiety are normal responses to everyday life. Engaging with a body scan or progressive relaxation can help you know where these kinds of stressors reside in the body. Do these types of practices as often as possible and you will begin to develop quicker responses to more easily decrease tension and stress. Enjoy being guided by Kim LaRue, a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, Craniosacral therapist, Astrologer and Expressive Arts facilitator. Kim can be reached at Kimlarue.com Please follow the show and share with others. We can also be found on Instagram @inscapequest and @kimsastrohealing

Unlock your full potential with Julie Collura, a licensed clinical social worker and expressive arts practitioner who believes everyone is innately creative. "Expressive Arts is intermodal - giving us more tools to work with and offering folks more ways of expressing, other than just talking, as a tool for healing and a tool for expression." - Julie Collura Julie Collura is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, musician, and expressive arts practitioner. She believes in using creativity as a tool for healing and uses a multi-arts or intermodal approach in her work. Julie believes in the power of creativity to heal and change. She holds a license in Oregon and Louisiana and has worked with survivors of violent crimes and domestic and sexual violence. Julie believes that everyone can benefit from her approach, regardless of experience in the arts. In her work, she uses techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy to help clients get to know their inner systems and work with their parts. She has learned to be patient and brave in her new private practice, and to network and make human connections to build her practice. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What are Expressive Arts, and what are the differences between it and art therapy? 2. How can Internal Family Systems Therapy and Expressive Arts be integrated in therapy sessions? 3. What was Julie Collura's journey to becoming a therapist, and what has she learned from starting her own private practice? Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.comSponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Use code wellness1mo for a one-month grace period on your new Jane account.

Unlock your full potential with Julie Collura, a licensed clinical social worker and expressive arts practitioner who believes everyone is innately creative. "Expressive Arts is intermodal - giving us more tools to work with and offering folks more ways of expressing, other than just talking, as a tool for healing and a tool for expression." - Julie Collura Julie Collura is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, musician, and expressive arts practitioner. She believes in using creativity as a tool for healing and uses a multi-arts or intermodal approach in her work. Julie believes in the power of creativity to heal and change. She holds a license in Oregon and Louisiana and has worked with survivors of violent crimes and domestic and sexual violence. Julie believes that everyone can benefit from her approach, regardless of experience in the arts. In her work, she uses techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy to help clients get to know their inner systems and work with their parts. She has learned to be patient and brave in her new private practice, and to network and make human connections to build her practice. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What are Expressive Arts, and what are the differences between it and art therapy? 2. How can Internal Family Systems Therapy and Expressive Arts be integrated in therapy sessions? 3. What was Julie Collura's journey to becoming a therapist, and what has she learned from starting her own private practice? Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

Anita Garber- Author and PoetAnita is a passionate, creative, transracial adoptee. Adopted with her identical twin sister, she grew up on a chicken farm with five siblings and considers her faith and family to be most important to her. She has a bachelor's degree in Social Work and is presently pursuing her Master's degree in Social work and a Certificate in Expressive Arts. When she isn't engaged in coursework or academic activities, you can almost always find her grabbing a bite with friends or working on her first book, to be released early next year (2023). Music by Corey Quinn

Stacy Reck teaches art journaling to heal. Early in her counselling career, Stacy led a grief and loss group. One night the room felt very heavy, and no one wanted to share. In that moment of awkwardness, she broke out some crayons, paper, and music and had everyone draw their feelings. From that one night, everything she knew about mental health shifted and changed. Stacy is a Holistic Counselor with training in Expressive Arts, Jungian Psychology, Dream Mythology, and Holistic Leadership and is certified in Past-Life Regression Therapy. Art has this magical way of healing the body, mind, and soul. Art journaling helps you relax, solve problems, and keep track of your process. Truly, it's not about being an artist but a way to tell a story and work through your feelings and emotions. It's a meditative process where you can find peace and even happiness. Why being you is the best thing to be. Perfection is overrated! Messy IS the new perfect. How spending time with yourself in the quiet, doing something you enjoy, can heal you. You don't need to be an artist or good at art to use art journaling as a way to heal. Connect with Stacy at www.artjournallife.com , on Facebook @artjournalingcommunity and Instagram @art_journal_life To grab your copy of Your Journaling Journey search for it on Amazon or with these links: Canada: https://amzn.to/3ACRHla USA: https://amzn.to/3B0A28l Follow The Roller Coaster: Facebook @therollercoasterpodcast Instagram @the_roller_coaster_podcast Pinterest @EmpoweredMidlifeMoms YouTube: @TheRollerCoasterPodcast TikTok @rollercoaster_podcast Website www.therollercoasterpodcast.com

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller best known for his on-screen work on the Fox series, CALL ME KAT. In addition, he hosts two podcasts on SiriusXM's Stitcher: Rubirosa, a limited series about the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, and a weekly show, Brown Enough (premieres September 28, 2022). Rivas is simultaneously authoring a book, BROWN ENOUGH, that Row House Publishing is slated to release on October 11, 2022. He is a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School and a Rothschild Social Impact fellow. Rivas resides in Los Angeles, CA. LINKS: IMDB: Christopher Rivas INSTAGRAM: @christopher__rivas WEBSITE: ChristopherRivas.com AMAZON: Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America CREDITS: Call Me Kat Zooming The Filth New Amsterdam Adam Ruins Everything 2 Broke Girls GLOW Mi Casa Mi Casa SEAL Team Grey's Anatomy Shameless THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: TNTT ACTING MEMBERSHIP: The New Triple Threat Membership PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher