{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fd0e959a7-4087-4873-b30c-13145962c067","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Healing Through Creativity: Exploring Art-Based Mindfulness with Jodi Rose Gonzales\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/d0e959a7-4087-4873-b30c-13145962c067\"></iframe>","title":"Healing Through Creativity: Exploring Art-Based Mindfulness with Jodi Rose Gonzales","description":"&lt;p&gt;In this enriching episode of &lt;em&gt;The&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;Mindful Living&lt;/em&gt;, host Sana connects with Jodi Rose Gonzales\u2014visual artist, art therapist, TEDx speaker, and mindfulness coach\u2014who shares her transformative journey of turning art into a tool for emotional wellness. Jodi reveals how her own medical crisis led her back to creativity, blending Western art therapy with Eastern mindfulness traditions to create her signature &lt;em&gt;art-based mindfulness&lt;/em&gt; practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover how creativity\u2014without the pressure of perfection\u2014can calm the nervous system, lower anxiety, and spark healing. Whether it\u2019s knitting, making marks with your breath, or creating nature-inspired mandalas, Jodi explains how accessible and powerful these practices can be, even for those who don\u2019t consider themselves \u201cartistic.\u201d&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you\u2019ve ever felt disconnected from your creative self or unsure how to express emotions, this conversation offers gentle, playful pathways back to your inner world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Jodi Gonzales:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Jodi Rose Gonzales is a visual artist, art therapist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Jodi Rose Studio. Her unique fusion of art-based mindfulness helps individuals transform emotional stress into empowered self-expression. From workshops to retreats, Jodi\u2019s mission is to remind us that healing can be playful, colorful, and deeply personal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creativity is a birthright and a powerful tool for emotional healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Art-based mindfulness blends Eastern mind-body practices with Western art therapy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Techniques like rhythmic mark-making, knitting, or nature mandalas help calm the nervous system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Healing doesn&amp;#39;t require artistic skill\u2014it thrives in permission to play and express.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Art-based mindfulness can also support business planning, leadership, and creative breakthroughs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Jodi Gonzales:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://jodirose.studio/&quot;&gt;https://www.jodirosestudio.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Newsletter can be accessed on her website &amp;amp; Free Community: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferer&quot;&gt;The iROSE Society&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram &amp;amp; Facebook: @jodirose.studio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Explore her podcast and free resources to start your creative wellness journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to be a guest on &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Mindful Living&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;? DM on PodMatch:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;DM Me Here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&quot;&gt;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe To Newsletter: &lt;a href=&quot;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&quot;&gt;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Community: &lt;a href=&quot;https://nas.io/healthymind&quot;&gt;https://nas.io/healthymind&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay Tuned And Follow Us!&lt;br&gt;\u2022 YouTube \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;\u2022 Instagram \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;\u2022 Threads \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod&lt;","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f2c2d27e-cfae-41e4-9a2f-eb87ba78e583/0502b8946058c1e8bd6c0680afacb5bc.jpg"}