Ep. 111 Trauma, Healing, and Finding The Urgency To Change with Blanca E. Rodriguez

In this powerful episode of The Beauty in the Mess, 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.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.[00:02:15] Blanca’s early life and Puerto Rican roots[00:04:20] Losing her father and the trauma that followed[00:06:30] Silence, shame, and victimhood[00:08:45] Breaking the cycle for her children[00:10:50] Trauma, mental illness, and generational pain[00:13:00] Taking ownership and reclaiming her story[00:15:10] How motherhood inspired deep change[00:17:20] Repeating patterns and toxic relationships[00:19:25] Urgency as a turning point[00:21:30] Discovering massage therapy and holistic healing[00:24:00] Understanding the mind-body-soul connection[00:26:05] Breathwork, stress, and healing tools[00:28:15] Caring for her mother with advanced dementia[00:30:30] Trauma’s long-term physical effects[00:32:45] Procrastination, self-worth, and fear of change[00:35:00] Starting small and building lasting habits[00:37:10] Why you shouldn’t do it alone[00:39:20] The life-changing power of having a coach[00:41:30] Forgiving her mother and herself[00:46:00] From surviving to thriving[00:48:15] Blanca’s free coaching session offer[00:49:50] Where to connect with Blanca online🌟 Connect with Blanca E. Rodriguez:Website: www.woundedhealerblancae.comEmail: [email protected]: @woundedhealer.blancaeFacebook (Personal): Blanca E. RodriguezFacebook (Business): WoundedHealer.BlancaETikTok / Threads: @woundedhealer.blancaeLinkedIn: Blanca E. Rodriguez💌 To book your free coaching session with Blanca, send her a direct message on any platform above.📱 Connect with Michele Simms:Website: thebeautyinthemess.comInstagram: @the.beauty.in.the.messFacebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Community🎧 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.. #TheBeautyInTheMess #WoundedHealer #HealingIsPossible #Forgiveness #LifeAfterTrauma #BlancaE.Rodriguez #HolisticHealing #RealConversations #ResilientWomen #UrgencyToHeal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.