Marina Billinghurst "Transformative Healing Through Creative Expression"

Marina Billinghurst is an accomplished artist, fashion designer, and author who has made a significant shift from corporate fashion to promoting slow fashion through her line of luxury dusters, scarves and home decor. She is deeply committed to ethical and sustainable practices, using her art to inspire beauty, positivity, and connection, thus fostering a global butterfly effect of positive change. Marina believes that healing is fundamentally achieved through acknowledgment and connection, a perspective shaped by her journey of overcoming traumas through intense meditation and self-reflection during the pandemic. By sharing her story and organizing transformative art workshops, she aims to help others find healing, build resilience, and create a supportive and hopeful community.   Key Takeaways: - Holistic healing practices can balance mind, body, and soul and emphasize the importance of social connection. - Art can be a powerful tool for healing trauma through creative expression and self-reflection. - Gratitude plays a crucial role in shifting perspectives, creating positive outcomes, and attracting positive energy. - Sharing personal stories through writing can be cathartic, healing, and transformative for emotional well-being and self-discovery. - Therapy and intentional emotional healing are essential to personal transformation and growth. - Community plays a vital role in resilience, survival, and mental well-being, particularly during times of isolation. - Setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and surrounding oneself with a supportive community can lead to true happiness and personal growth.   Stay connected online: Website Instagram   Stay connected with us online: MakiniSmith.com Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Books Send feedback/questions to [email protected] Submit guest suggestions HERE Make a donation to keep the show going!   Podcast music produced by: defnottyrell This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It’s: Vegan Cruelty-free Synthetic Fragrance-free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, and acne scars, treats deep wrinkles, and clears up eczema on Makini's face. Use promo code "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.