Episode Title: Trauma & Triumph: Transforming Pain into Power
Series: Conversations with Coach LA – Season 7
Series Theme: Unpacking the Past: Healing from Within
In this transformative episode of Conversations with Coach LA, we’re joined by the radiant Toni Blue Rose—artist, author, mental health clinician, and founder of The Blue Rose Movement and Healing Through Art Therapies. Together, we explore how expressive art therapy—especially poetry—can be used to process trauma, reclaim power, and support healing from within.
Toni opens up about her personal journey of survival and purpose, sharing how past pain has both shaped and strengthened her. She breaks down the impact of art on emotional wellness and gives insight into the trauma-informed group sessions she leads, where creativity becomes a tool for connection, release, and growth.
We also unpack the meaning behind "BET on SELF" moments, celebrating those brave decisions to invest in your own healing—even when it’s hard.
Don’t miss the Coach’s Corner at the end for a grounded reminder of how art, healing, and self-trust can lead to your most powerful transformation yet.
Mentioned in this episode:
The science behind expressive art therapy
Toni’s upcoming events and community initiatives
Books, resources, and tools for emotional healing
How to find and embrace your own BET on SELF moment
🎧 Tune in, take notes, and let this episode inspire your next step toward healing.
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Check out her website
Books & Resources for Listeners
Books on Expressive Arts & Healing
📖 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
📖 Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process – Cathy A. Malchiodi
📖 Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma & Emotional Upheaval – James W. Pennebaker
📖 Art Therapy Sourcebook – Cathy Malchiodi
📖 Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making – John Fox
Online Resources & Organizations
🌐 American Art Therapy Association – Learn more about professional art therapy.
🌐 National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children – Resources on trauma-informed care.
🌐 The Trauma-Informed Creative Practices Network – Free guides and workshops on healing through creativity.
Podcasts & Videos
🎧 Unlocking Us with Brené Brown – Conversations on vulnerability, healing, and creativity.
🎧 The Trauma Therapist Podcast – Insights from leading trauma professionals.
🎥 TED Talk: How Art Transforms Trauma by Melissa Walker – A powerful talk on using creative expression for healing.
Final Thought (Coach’s Corner)
"Healing is a journey, not a destination. The act of creating—whether through poetry, music, painting, or dance—gives us permission to feel, release, and rebuild. As Toni reminded us tonight, your pain is not the end of your story—it’s the beginning of your transformation. Take a moment this week to express yourself in any way that feels right, and remember: You are worthy of healing. And always, always BET on SELF."
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