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 your own creative practice.

Key Takeaways:

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

The Girl in the Woods Parables: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/

Journal Questions: 

After you create your piece:

Write in your journal, create poetry about the piece, or use the dialoguing technique with the artwork. In dialoguing, you’ll ask the artwork: 

References

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 naturally emerge through nature-based art making. Listeners will examine how this practice aligns with both ancient eastern wisdom and modern trauma-informed neuroscience, making it accessible to practitioners of all backgrounds.

Key Takeaways

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

How To Make A Living Art Journal https://youtu.be/HQ4mYsKJGSA?si=kdNFUr89S5HoDFm1

Icicle Art For The Inner Child https://youtu.be/lAU_moKgnPw?si=9xp_xxNe-zVsl741

Easy Winter Ice Sculpture https://youtu.be/7H1KNSuK2aU?si=ah2PUPl9ovWfL8-6

Art for Anxiety: Nature Brushes https://youtu.be/g-I-REeKSoA?si=VT4uEQFL_Y46YL98 

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

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

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 system, externalize emotions, and create space for healing.

Key Takeaways:

Externalizing Emotions: Art allows you to give your emotions a tangible form, helping you understand and process them more effectively.

Regulating Your Nervous System: The act of creating art can activate your parasympathetic nervous system, lowering stress and calming both your mind and body.

Gaining Insights Through Creativity: Beyond emotional release, art-making fosters self-awareness, helping you uncover hidden patterns, boundaries, and emotional needs for long-term healing.

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

Have you ever experienced a moment that deeply disrupted your sense of self? 

This episode explores how these moments of disruption—career upheavals, a relationship loss, or health crisis—can become catalysts for profound personal transformation. Host Jodi Rose Gonzales introduces the concept of the "gains mindset," a psychological framework that helps individuals reframe their challenges into opportunities for growth. 

Using the story of Tina, an executive who faces job loss, and the character of Timberella from the host’s artwork series Girl in the Woods, we see how embracing a new narrative can open the door to personal development. Listeners will learn practical ways to apply the gains mindset through journaling prompts and an art-based mindfulness exercise.

Key Takeaways:

Gains Mindset: Focusing on recognizing incremental achievements and reframing past experiences to see growth.

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: The contrast between seeing abilities as static vs. developable.

Post-Traumatic Growth: Positive transformation following significant life challenges.

Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize and adapt through new perspectives.

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

Gains Mindset Journal Prompts: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/gains

Have you ever wondered how archetypes—timeless symbols of human experience—can shape and enhance your creative practice? Are you ready to tap into the power of archetypes and discover new insights about yourself through art?

In today’s episode, host Jodi Rose Gonzales explores the fascinating world of art and archetypes, explaining how to incorporate these timeless themes into your creative practice. Tune in for inspiration as you learn how archetypes can also help you reconnect with your True Self through art.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Us:

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

Archetypes Download: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/archetypes

Soul Collage: https://soulcollage.com/

Are you ready to take control of your emotional energy and invest in practices that truly nourish you? What does it look like to start building your emotional wealth today—without adding more to your already full plate?

In this episode of the iROSE Podcast, Jodi Rose Gonzales explains how to use art-based mindfulness (ABM) to build resilience and avoid burnout. She provides four simple-yet-powerful strategies to start moving towards a life of more fulfillment.  

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Us:

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

iROSE Podcast, Episode 1: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/blog/1

Money Mindset Makeover: https://www.moneymanagementcounselors.com/money-mindset-makeover

Have you ever experienced a redefining moment that left you feeling lost, alone, or unsure of yourself? Did you lean into your strengths, or did you shrink back in fear?

In this episode of the iROSE Podcast, Jodi Rose Gonzales explores how to use creativity to navigate life’s redefining moments. Drawing from the narrative of her epic body of artwork called Girl in the Woods, she challenges the typical survival-based advice we often hear. 

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Us:

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

Girl In The Woods Narrative (the Parables): https://jodirosestudio.com/parables

Have you ever felt like life was falling apart, only to realize that something beautiful was falling together? What if the chaos in your life could actually be the doorway to clarity and personal growth?

In this episode of the iROSE Podcast, Jodi Rose Gonzales reflects on navigating life's most challenging moments using creativity and mindfulness. Drawing from a compelling personal case study, Jodi shares how art-based mindfulness (ABM) can be used to transform stress when life gets messy. 

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Us:

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society

Are you living from a place of abundance, or are you kept small by limiting beliefs and fear? Did you know that your creativity could be the transformative tool you’ve been missing to shift from self-doubt to confidence?

In this episode of the iROSE Podcast, host Jodi Rose Gonzales reveals the transformative power of art-based mindfulness (ABM) when it is used to confront and disarm limiting beliefs, emotional barriers, and the inner critic. Through mindful art practices, people can soften their fear, process tough emotions, and begin to shift their mindset toward growth and possibility.

Key Takeaways:

Connect with Us:

We’d love to hear your reflections or stories of transformation. Share your thoughts with us @JodiRose.Studio on IG or Facebook or tag us on social media using #TheiROSEPodcast.

Resources

iROSE Society: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/society