June 11, 2024 • 43 mins
Welcome to the vibrant and imaginative world of creativity and healing with this episode of The Pain Game Podcast. Your host, Lyndsay Soprano, opens up about her lifelong battle with insomnia and the darkness that fueled her creative spirit. From transforming her childhood bedroom into a sanctuary of color to managing OCD tendencies as an adult, Lyndsay's journey is a testament to the power of creativity in coping with trauma.
Lyndsay welcomes the incredibly dynamic Jenni Grover, a wellness coach who merges craft and health to help her clients navigate their physical, mental, social, creative, and spiritual concerns. Jenni shares her insights on the importance of creativity in wellness practices and offers practical advice on how to incorporate creative activities into daily life, even for those who may feel creatively stifled.
Join us for a conversation that promises to inspire you to embrace your innate creativity, explore new avenues of self-expression, and find joy in the process of creation. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone looking to rediscover your creative spark, this episode is a colorful journey you won't want to miss.
Find Jenni Grover Here:
Instagram: @coachjennigrover
Website: Coach Jenni Grover
Facebook: Coach Jenni Grover
LinkedIn: Coach Jenni Grover
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) This podcast focuses on chronic pain and trauma, getting to the heart of healing
(02:15) Lyndsay's childhood struggles with insomnia and creativity as a coping mechanism
(10:30) Introduction to Jenni Grover and her colorful journey
(15:45) The intersection of craft and health in Jenni's coaching practice
(20:20) The importance of play and creativity in wellness
(25:50) Overcoming fears and ego to embrace creativity
(30:15) How trauma influences our need for safety and structure
(35:00) Creative practices tailored to individual needs
(40:10) The role of creativity in processing pain and trauma
(45:20) Jenni's book "Chronic Babe 101" and its impact
(50:30) The importance of a trauma-informed approach to chronic illness
(55:00) Final thoughts on living a colorful, creative life despite chronic pain
Lyndsay welcomes the incredibly dynamic Jenni Grover, a wellness coach who merges craft and health to help her clients navigate their physical, mental, social, creative, and spiritual concerns. Jenni shares her insights on the importance of creativity in wellness practices and offers practical advice on how to incorporate creative activities into daily life, even for those who may feel creatively stifled.
Join us for a conversation that promises to inspire you to embrace your innate creativity, explore new avenues of self-expression, and find joy in the process of creation. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone looking to rediscover your creative spark, this episode is a colorful journey you won't want to miss.
Find Jenni Grover Here:
Instagram: @coachjennigrover
Website: Coach Jenni Grover
Facebook: Coach Jenni Grover
LinkedIn: Coach Jenni Grover
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) This podcast focuses on chronic pain and trauma, getting to the heart of healing
(02:15) Lyndsay's childhood struggles with insomnia and creativity as a coping mechanism
(10:30) Introduction to Jenni Grover and her colorful journey
(15:45) The intersection of craft and health in Jenni's coaching practice
(20:20) The importance of play and creativity in wellness
(25:50) Overcoming fears and ego to embrace creativity
(30:15) How trauma influences our need for safety and structure
(35:00) Creative practices tailored to individual needs
(40:10) The role of creativity in processing pain and trauma
(45:20) Jenni's book "Chronic Babe 101" and its impact
(50:30) The importance of a trauma-informed approach to chronic illness
(55:00) Final thoughts on living a colorful, creative life despite chronic pain
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