The iROSE Podcast: Empowerment Through Creativity

When does careful attention to detail become creative paralysis? In this episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the difference between precision as meditation and perfectionism as prison, offering neuroscience-backed insights and practical tools for finding the sweet spot between intention and wildness in your creative work—including an art journal prompt and bonus writing prompt. 

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1. Your Brain Responds Differ...

In this heartfelt shortie episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales offers a tender reminder to caregivers that creativity isn't an optional luxury—it's an essential anchor for self-nourishment. This episode speaks directly to those who constantly give to others while neglecting their own emotional and creative needs, providing gentle permission to reclaim creative expression as a path to wholeness and sustainable caregiving.

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In this episode of the iROSE Podcast, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the transformative power of creative practice in fostering authentic self-acceptance. Through the parable of the Shorebird in her "Girl in the Woods" series, a case study of one person’s journey from social anxiety to self-celebration, and research-backed insights on self-compassion, listeners discover how embracing their perceived flaws can lead to greater free...

What makes your art matter? In this episode, we challenge the myth that creative worth depends on income, followers, or visibility. Through personal stories, research, and one powerful client case study, you'll uncover why your art already counts—whether or not it’s sold, seen, or shared. This episode includes a four-part framework for claiming your creative worth, as well as an art journal prompt to help you redefine your true def...

Spring’s return invites you into the rhythm of renewal—and today’s episode embraces this seasonal shift through the lens of creative composting. Just as garden compost transforms scraps into rich soil, your artistic “failures” and forgotten fragments can become the very materials that nourish new work.

Whether you’re a painter, writer, maker, or simply someone navigating your creative path, this episode offers inspiration and struc...

What if Time were a person? Would she be a beloved dance partner… or a ruthless taskmaster? In this imaginative and deeply personal episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the often-overlooked relationship we each have with Time.

You'll uncover four ways to transform that relationship so you can unlock deeper creative flow, mindfulness, and joy. Through personal stories, neuroscience, and art-based mindfulness, you will discover ...

In this episode, you’ll explore the creative block that occurs when your current work doesn't match your vision. Through a case study and the studio experience of host Jodi Rose Gonzales, you’ll discover how the mindful practices of simplicity and resourcefulness can lead to unexpected creative breakthroughs. An art journal prompt is included in this episode.

Key Takeaways:

• Creative acceptance mean...

Do you secretly question your right to call yourself an artist? Does that inner voice whisper that your creativity has withered away or was never truly yours to claim? In this heartfelt episode of the iROSE Podcast, host Jodi Rose Gonzales helps you explore the journey back to your authentic creative self through a love letter written to your inner artist. 

This short-form episode offers five practical, thoughtful ways to reconnect...

Feeling stuck in your creativity or in life? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales reframes creative block and emotional discomfort as sacred invitations: the very beginning of your own Hero’s Journey.

Drawing from Joseph Campbell’s timeless mythic structure, this episode guides you through the stages of transformation through the lens of creativity, mindfulness, and personal growth. You’ll meet Angela...

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of the iROSE Podcast, host Jodi Rose Gonzales takes as on a powerful journey—both literal and metaphorical—into the woods to meet a younger version of herself. Through an imagined yet vividly real encounter, she unearths buried insecurities, celebrates quiet triumphs, and gently reclaims her past with compassion and grace.

Wearing flannel, guarded by sunglasses, and fueled by self-doubt...

If you’ve been feeling stuck creatively — like the joy you used to find in your art is slipping away — you’re not alone. Every artist hits this wall at some point. But the good news? That creative spark isn’t gone — it’s just buried under mental clutter. 

In this episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores three main reasons why creative joy fades, and how you can gently reconnect with it.

Key Takeaways:

✨ Create for the process, not...

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of letting go — and how the stories you tell yourself can either constrain you or set you free. Inspired by the creation and burning of the fifth Timberella sculpture, "Girl on Fire," you’ll uncover how the releasing of old mental patterns can lead you to profound self-liberation. 

You'll hear the story of Anne, a successful professional who felt trapped by the expectations of ot...

Is your inner critic sabotaging your creativity with whispers of "not good enough" or "why bother"? Discover five powerful strategies to break through and rediscover your creative joy.

In this "shortie" episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales speaks directly to your creative block—the painful, frustrating state where you desperately want to create but feel paralyzed by self-doubt. She explains why the inner critic isn't actually you (but ...

Have you ever felt like you're running in circles, collecting wisdom from external sources, yet never truly listening to yourself?What if the guidance you've been searching for has been with you all along, quietly waiting for you to tune in?

In today’s episode, you’ll embark on a journey into the heart of transformation through story and art. You’ll uncover a truth that is often overlooked—the greatest wisdom you seek isn’t outside...

Have you ever found yourself avoiding a place, a memory, or an emotion tied to a painful chapter of your life? What if returning—not to relive the pain, but to reclaim your power—was the key to healing?

In this week’s episode of The iROSE Podcast, we explore the profound transformation that happens when you stop fighting your past, and instead, approach it with curiosity, acceptance, and creativity. Through personal stories and an ...

In this thought-provoking episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores how art-based mindfulness transforms emptiness into a catalyst for renewal. Through a compelling case study, trauma-informed neuroscience, and the story behind her own artwork, she reveals how stillness and perceived loss create the perfect conditions for growth. Additionally, she offers an intriguing-yet-simple art prompt to help you engage with these themes in yo...

In this powerful episode, hist Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the transformative intersection of nature-based art making, mindfulness, and yoga philosophy. Through personal storytelling and expert insight, listeners delve into how creating art with natural materials can become a profound vehicle for emotional processing and healing. The episode features a compelling narrative that expands to explore how the eight limbs of yoga natural...

In this special Valentine's Day episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales offers a heartfelt exploration of art-based mindfulness practices for navigating overwhelm. Through gentle wisdom and practical creative wellness strategies, she provides a compassionate framework for those feeling stuck or exhausted.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding overwhelm through a mindfulness lens 

• The power of micro-restoration and creative healing 
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Have you ever felt so emotionally overwhelmed that you thought you might explode? What if you could transform that intense, bottled-up feeling into something healing and transformative? 

In this episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales guides you through the power of art-making to release emotional overwhelm. She shares practical steps, personal insights, and a powerful client story to show how creative expression can calm your nervous sys...