🎨 Discover the powerful connection between art, trauma, and healing in this riveting episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast! Join host Rich Wright as he sits down with Joanna Lloyd, an artist, birthing specialist, and founder of Mumabuba and Echoes of Birth, to explore how early life experiences, including prenatal and birth imprints, shape our mental health and creative lives. This interview is a must-watch for artists, parents, and anyone interested in mental health, trauma recovery, and the science of somatic healing.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like birth trauma, suicide, and childhood abuse. If you feel triggered, Joanna suggests pausing, stepping into nature, or engaging in a creative activity (Timestamp: [01:40:00]). Take care of yourself and return when ready.🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This Episode:Joanna’s story is a profound blend of creativity and resilience. From her challenging childhood in England to her career shifts across retail, human resources for the police force, and finally to holistic pregnancy care, Joanna reveals how her artistic roots and personal struggles led her to uncover the science of pre- and perinatal psychology. Her insights into how birth trauma and early experiences influence lifelong behaviors—like anxiety, depression, and even suicide risk—are both eye-opening and deeply moving.🌟 Viral Moments to Watch For:⏩️ The Chilling Connection Between Birth Trauma and Suicide Risk (Timestamp: [01:37:55]): Joanna shares staggering research linking birth complications, like forceps delivery, to higher suicide rates later in life. One study found individuals who died by asphyxiation were four times more likely to have experienced oxygen deprivation at birth. This moment gave host Rich Wright “chills” and will leave you speechless.⏩️ Joanna’s Personal Healing Journey (Timestamp: [00:58:59]): Learn how Joanna connected her postnatal struggles to her own premature birth and separation from her mother, offering a raw and relatable perspective on intergenerational trauma.⏩️ Art as a Healing Tool (Timestamp: [01:14:19]): Joanna explains how she uses “birth art” to tap into the subconscious, helping clients process trauma through creativity. This is a game-changer for artists looking to merge their craft with healing.⏩️ The Mask Panic Revelation (Timestamp: [01:03:13]): Joanna’s candid recounting of her inability to wear a mask during COVID due to childhood imprints is a powerful testament to how deeply our nervous system holds onto early trauma.💡 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ You’re Not Broken: Joanna emphasizes that no one is inherently flawed—our behaviors stem from early experiences, and understanding them is the first step to healing.2️⃣ Intergenerational Imprints: Learn how trauma can be passed down through generations, even from your grandmother’s pregnancy, and how to break these cycles.3️⃣ Art Meets Science: Discover how creativity, like Joanna’s birth art therapy, can unlock subconscious healing, making this episode a goldmine for creatives.4️⃣ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Joanna dives into the ACEs study, revealing how childhood trauma increases risks for issues like depression (4.5x) and suicide attempts (12.5x) when four or more ACEs are present.🔗 Connect with Joanna Lloyd:Echoes of Birth and how it’s changing lives: https://www.echosofbirth.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannalloyd/✴️ Connect with Rich: https://www.theartistrecovery.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwrightunltdInsta: @richwrightunltd @theartrec

📚 Resources Mentioned:Gabor Maté’s: https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://chronicillnesstraumastudies.com/abes-chronic-illness/Nadine Burke Harris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk#ArtistRecoveryPodcast #JoannaLloyd #TraumaHealing #BirthImprints #MentalHealth #EchosofBrith #SomaticHealing #PrenatalPsychology #IntergenerationalTrauma #AdverseChildhoodExperiences

Welcome back to the Artist Recovery Podcast — where creativity meets healing. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, host Rich Wright sits down with multidisciplinary artist and board-certified creative arts therapist Lindsay Reynolds to explore a journey that redefines what it means to pivot, persevere, and create with purpose.🧠✨ Lindsay’s story is more than art — it’s a blueprint for healing, growth, and reclaiming creativity.🚨 MUST-WATCH MOMENTS:0:15 – Meet Lindsay: The creative therapist using art to transform trauma4:35 – That kindergarten pony story… and how it still shapes her view of nature 🌲🐴10:45 – The struggle of being more than “just one thing”14:50 – Sports, anxiety, and breaking down under pressure20:40 – Teachers who change your life (and the heartbreak of those who let you down) 💔27:15 – A surreal full-circle moment involving her late art teacher… that will give you chills44:00 – Choosing art over a soccer scholarship — and why that mattered more than winning 🥅🎨51:00 – Grief, creation, and living for the ones we’ve lost59:30 – The creative grind: what no one tells you about art school 🎓💪👀 Why You’ll Love This Episode:If you’re a creative soul navigating a career crossroads, this episode is your sign to keep going. Lindsay speaks with raw vulnerability about growing up in a blue-collar family that didn’t fully understand her artistic path — and how she carved a space for herself as both a therapist and a visual storyteller.We talk about the mental health benefits of sports, why creativity should never be confined to one identity, and the power of having just one mentor believe in you.Whether you’re an artist, athlete, therapist, or just someone trying to reconnect with your purpose — this episode hits home.🎯 Perfect for viewers searching:“Creative career pivots”“Art therapy stories”“Mental health and creativity”“Lindsay Reynolds interview”“Artist Recovery Podcast”“How to become an art therapist”“Overcoming rejection in creative careers”“Healing through storytelling”“Grief and creativity connection”💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:What part of Lindsay’s story hit home for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your journey too. If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between passions, this is your episode. Let’s talk about it. 👇🛎️ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that bell for more powerful interviews with creatives finding healing through their work.Connect with Lindsay: https://www.sayreynoldsdesign.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayreynolds15/Start Creative Arts: https://www.startcreativearts.com/lindsay-augustine-lcat-new-yorkConnect with Rich: https://www.theartistrecovery.comLinkedin: htpps://www.linkedin.com/in/richwrightunltdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwrightunltd📢 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling stuck — this might be the story they need to hear today.#ArtTherapy #LindsayReynolds #ArtistRecoveryPodcast #CreativeCareers #MentalHealthMatters #FromAthleteToArtist #VisualStorytelling #PodcastInterview #GriefHealing #ArtAsTherapy #StartcCeativeArts

In this soul-stirring episode of theArtist Recovery Podcast, Rich Wright reconnects with visionary artist and former US Marine Peter Bragino, more than a decade after their last face-to-face meeting. What unfolds is not just an interview—it’s a powerful story of resilience, creativity, leadership, overcoming addiction and spiritual discovery.

👉 Watch now if you're ready to be inspired by the evolution of an artist who blends discipline, emotion, and intuition into every brushstroke.

🌀 WHO IS PETER BRAGINO?Mixed-media visual artist & creative directorUS Marine Corps veteran turned air traffic controllerOvercoming Addiction with Plant MedicineIndigenous medicine community participantAdvocate for self-discovery and inner healing✨ TOP VIRAL MOMENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS:

00:07:45 – The subway epiphany that revealed Peter was destined to be an artist

00:13:40 – Why all the girls in junior high had their eyes on Bragino 👀

00:16:17 – How playing catcher in baseball shaped his leadership style for life

00:33:12 – Airbrushing Ninja Turtles for $1 a shirt: Peter’s first taste of entrepreneurial art

00:35:33 – “You’re going to be a Marine”: The lightning-bolt moment that changed everything

00:39:04 – Becoming the platoon guide in bootcamp and leading 100+ Marines

00:43:36 – Peter’s insights into how creativity and structure can coexist

🔍 KEY THEMES COVERED:~ How childhood sports and art intertwined to shape his worldview~ What military discipline taught him about structure, confidence, and identity~ The spiritual journey behind his vibrant, Earth-rooted artwork~ The struggle between practical life paths and creative calling~ Why self-discovery is essential in both life and art

💡 Whether you're an artist, a veteran, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone navigating life’s transitions—Peter’s story will move you, challenge you, and inspire you to follow your inner voice.

🛠️ CREATIVE INSIGHT: Peter dives into how being trained by mentor Jeff Fisher helped him unlock authentic creativity and break free from conventional thinking. A must-watch for any creative struggling to find their own style!

Connect with Peter: https://www.bragino.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bragino

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bragino/

Connect with Rich: https://www.theartistrecovery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwrightunltd

Linkedin: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwrightunltd

🗣️ TALK TO US!Which part of Peter’s journey resonated with you the most? Drop a comment

👇Have questions for Peter? Ask away—he reads the comments!

Don’t forget to like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 so you never miss an episode that elevates your creativity and purpose.

📌 #PeterBragino #ArtistRecoveryPodcast #CreativeJourney #VeteranToArtist #SpiritualArt #IndigenousWisdom #CreativeLeadership #MixedMediaArtist #ArtHeals #SelfDiscovery #addictionrecovery #addiction #overcomingaddiction