What if vulnerability and creativity weren’t weaknesses — but the truest form of strength?

In this episode of Shapeshifter, I sit with Rena, an artist, healer, and creator, to explore the transformative power of crying, vulnerability, and ancestral connection. From the intimate moments of shedding tears to the tactile joy of silk painting, Rena shares how she turned her lineage, intuition, and life experiences into a living practice of self-expression, connection, and healing.

Recorded with honesty, laughter, and song, this episode is a gentle reflection on the ways our bodies, hearts, and creativity guide us — often more wisely than our minds.

Join us as we explore:

• The Healing Power of Tears: Why allowing yourself to cry is not weakness, but a release of cortisol and a path to joy, endorphins, and connection.
• Vulnerability as Permission: How showing up fully, even when it’s uncomfortable, gives others a “permission slip” to do the same.
• Heightened Senses & Intuition: How Rena’s unique ways of sensing the world—through hearing, touch, and energy—inform her creativity and work with women.
• Doula Work & Life Guidance: The magic of intuition, life cycles, and holding space in both birth and creative practices.
• Ancestral Wisdom & Textile Legacy: How Rena’s Yaya inspired a lifelong love of weaving, crochet, and storytelling through textiles — transforming laborious work into art, connection, and healing.
• Art as Story & Healing: The power of creating pieces that carry stories, pass on energy, and connect generations.
• Song & Presence: Rena shares a snippet of her song Saga Po, a reminder of joy, love, and embodiment through sound.

This episode is for those who feel deeply, who create from the heart, and who are seeking ways to live fully, vulnerably, and joyfully. Artists, healers, mothers, space holders, and those who hold stories close — this conversation is for you.

✨ Connect with Rena

• Rena’s Instagram — follow for silk art, storytelling, and creative expression in motion
• Rena’s Bespoke Scarves 🧣 — explore her silk-painted creations and commissioned pieces on her website
• Rena’s LinkedIn — connect for collaborations and professional enquiries

🌿 Remember: Showing up fully is a gift — to yourself, and to the people who need to see that it’s possible.

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✨ Want more inspiration? Follow me on Instagram @carogomez_joywitch for deeper conversations on unconventional thinking, creativity, and spirituality!

Spread the joy! Did this episode leave you feeling empowered or inspired? Help others find the same magic by leaving a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback is like fuel for the show, and it helps others discover the power within themselves.