Poetry as a Portal: Writing Through Trauma with Mari, The Transmutational Poet

This week on Healing Her Story, I’m joined by the radiant and revolutionary voice of Mari Candela—a poet, healer, teacher, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor whose words are both balm and battle cry.Mari’s story is one of radical reclamation. After surviving a traumatic brain injury, she found her way back to herself through poetry—not as performance, but as a deeply embodied act of healing. In this powerful conversation, we explore how writing can become a bridge between brokenness and wholeness, between memory and imagination, between pain and possibility.If you’ve ever struggled to express your truth...If you’ve ever felt like your voice didn’t matter, or that your story was too fragmented to be told…If you’ve been looking for another way to process your past and reconnect with your body…This episode is for you.We talk about:❤️‍🩹 How poetry helps us speak to our inner child, our rage, and our resilience❤️‍🩹 Why you don’t have to be a writer or poet to use language as medicine❤️‍🩹 How to move through "writing blocks"❤️‍🩹 The role of rhythm in reclaiming your voiceand so much more!Mari also shares the powerful healing practices she uses in her own life—and offers one of two of original poems live on the show (bring tissues).Whether you’ve always loved writing or you’ve been scared to start, this episode will help you understand how to approach the blank page with compassion, curiosity, and courage.Connect with Mari on InstagramSend us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn MoreMeditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen HereWatch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.