In this enriching episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana connects with Jodi Rose Gonzales—visual artist, art therapist, TEDx speaker, and mindfulness coach—who 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 art-based mindfulness practice.
Discover how creativity—without the pressure of perfection—can calm the nervous system, lower anxiety, and spark healing. Whether it’s 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’t consider themselves “artistic.”
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your creative self or unsure how to express emotions, this conversation offers gentle, playful pathways back to your inner world.
About Jodi Gonzales: 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’s mission is to remind us that healing can be playful, colorful, and deeply personal.
Key Takeaways:
Creativity is a birthright and a powerful tool for emotional healing.
Art-based mindfulness blends Eastern mind-body practices with Western art therapy.
Techniques like rhythmic mark-making, knitting, or nature mandalas help calm the nervous system.
Healing doesn't require artistic skill—it thrives in permission to play and express.
Art-based mindfulness can also support business planning, leadership, and creative breakthroughs.
Connect with Jodi Gonzales:
Website: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/
Newsletter can be accessed on her website & Free Community: The iROSE Society
Instagram & Facebook: @jodirose.studio
Explore her podcast and free resources to start your creative wellness journey.
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