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

Author
Michele Simms
Published
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/the-beauty-in-the-mess/episodes/ep-111-trauma-healing-and-finding-the-urgency-to-change-with

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:

💌 To book your free coaching session with Blanca, send her a direct message on any platform above.


📱 Connect with Michele Simms:

🎧 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..

 

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