{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62543c995777950013f2db2b/6876e45d610560d3efb23ac0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 111 Trauma, Healing, and Finding The Urgency To Change with Blanca E. Rodriguez","description":"<p>In this powerful episode of <em>The Beauty in the Mess</em>, host Michele Simms talks with Blanca E. Rodriguez, Owner/CEO of Wounded Healer, LLC. Blanca shares how early trauma—including the murder of her father, sexual assault, and generational silence—led to years of darkness, but ultimately inspired a life of healing, service, and transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>Blanca is a holistic life coach, licensed massage therapist, Amazon bestselling co-author, and passionate speaker. She mentors through Toastmasters and volunteers with organizations like The Inner Truth Project and The Pet Cottage. Her story is a compelling reminder that no matter your past, change is possible—and healing can begin today.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>[00:02:15]</strong> Blanca’s early life and Puerto Rican roots</li><li><strong>[00:04:20]</strong> Losing her father and the trauma that followed</li><li><strong>[00:06:30]</strong> Silence, shame, and victimhood</li><li><strong>[00:08:45]</strong> Breaking the cycle for her children</li><li><strong>[00:10:50]</strong> Trauma, mental illness, and generational pain</li><li><strong>[00:13:00]</strong> Taking ownership and reclaiming her story</li><li><strong>[00:15:10]</strong> How motherhood inspired deep change</li><li><strong>[00:17:20]</strong> Repeating patterns and toxic relationships</li><li><strong>[00:19:25]</strong> Urgency as a turning point</li><li><strong>[00:21:30]</strong> Discovering massage therapy and holistic healing</li><li><strong>[00:24:00]</strong> Understanding the mind-body-soul connection</li><li><strong>[00:26:05]</strong> Breathwork, stress, and healing tools</li><li><strong>[00:28:15]</strong> Caring for her mother with advanced dementia</li><li><strong>[00:30:30]</strong> Trauma’s long-term physical effects</li><li><strong>[00:32:45]</strong> Procrastination, self-worth, and fear of change</li><li><strong>[00:35:00]</strong> Starting small and building lasting habits</li><li><strong>[00:37:10]</strong> Why you shouldn’t do it alone</li><li><strong>[00:39:20]</strong> The life-changing power of having a coach</li><li><strong>[00:41:30]</strong> Forgiving her mother and herself</li><li><strong>[00:46:00]</strong> From surviving to thriving</li><li><strong>[00:48:15]</strong> Blanca’s free coaching session offer</li><li><strong>[00:49:50]</strong> Where to connect with Blanca online</li></ul><h3>🌟 Connect with Blanca E. Rodriguez:</h3><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"http://www.woundedhealerblancae.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.woundedhealerblancae.com</a></li><li><strong>Email:</strong> woundedhealer.blancae@gmail.com</li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://instagram.com/woundedhealer.blancae\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@woundedhealer.blancae</a></li><li><strong>Facebook (Personal):</strong> Blanca E. Rodriguez</li><li><strong>Facebook (Business):</strong> WoundedHealer.BlancaE</li><li><strong>TikTok / Threads:</strong> @woundedhealer.blancae</li><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> Blanca E. Rodriguez</li></ul><p>💌 <em>To book your free coaching session with Blanca, send her a direct message on any platform above.</em></p><p><br></p><h3>📱 Connect with Michele Simms:</h3><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://thebeautyinthemess.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thebeautyinthemess.com</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://instagram.com/the.beauty.in.the.mess\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@the.beauty.in.the.mess</a></li><li><strong>Facebook Group:</strong> <em>The Beauty in the Mess Community</em></li></ul><p>🎧 <em>If this conversation moved you or reminded you you're not alone, please share it. You never know who might need to hear it today.</em>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#TheBeautyInTheMess #WoundedHealer #HealingIsPossible #Forgiveness #LifeAfterTrauma #BlancaE.Rodriguez #HolisticHealing #RealConversations #ResilientWomen #UrgencyToHeal</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Michele Simms"}