“Art can express what words cannot.” On this latest episode of Building on the Light, guest, Nika Wood, talks about how art plays an important role in emotional healing by calming intense feelings, providing a healthy outlet for release, and supporting clearer thinking. She has found that by engaging both the creative and analytical parts of the brain, it can also build resilience and help people focus on hope and healing.
“Brokenness is not the end. It can be mended and even made stronger. My brokenness led me to a new life.” During this process, the goal is not to become “normal” again, but to grow into something new. Nika is the founder of SoulArt to Heal, a program that empowers trauma survivors to transform and thrive through art.
As a survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse in a cult, Tammy René brings her personal experience of overcoming trauma to audiences to inspire hope and understanding. Her messages offer victims of childhood trauma keys to healing, and insight and understanding about ways to help lift those who struggle on their healing journey.
She captivates and inspires audiences with her intimate storytelling, inviting them to experience with her the highs and lows of her journey. Her stories dismantle the stigma of mental illness and show that “regardless of the pains and heartache we are called to go through, all of us can find light and hope, ultimately thriving in a life that is uniquely our own.” She is passionate about helping others discover and use their potential for building a life they love.
Tammy hosts the podcast series, Survivor Shift: Moving from Surviving to Thriving where she interviews others about their own healing journey.
