In this episode of Resilient and Rowdy, host Jess sits down with Jackie Jones, an art therapy professional, to delve into the profound impact of art therapy and holistic health. Jackie opens up about her culturally rich background and her journey from art education to influential roles in art therapy. She shares her experiences at Georgetown University Hospital and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where she’s worked with everyone from children to veterans facing challenges such as cancer, blood disorders, PTSD, and TBI. Jackie reveals how art therapy, alongside practices like yoga, meditation, and energy healing, fosters emotional resilience and holistic well-being.

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Welcome and welcome back! Today's episode is with a special guest, Autumn Schlimmer, founder of Frauline K9. Autumn shares her inspiring journey from the Navy to becoming a professional dog trainer. Tune in to learn about her experience in military canine training, her passion for working with dogs, and the transition to starting her own business. Don't miss this engaging conversation about perseverance, adaptability, and dedication in the field of dog training.

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In this episode Jess interviews Michael, a veteran turned creative writing professor, about his journey from military life to academia. They explore Michael's transition from the Navy, the role of education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in his career shift, and his discovery of creative writing as a therapeutic and fulfilling path. Michael's story underscores the adaptability of military skills in civilian life and the healing power of the arts.

Michael Ramos is an Iraq war veteran, a writer, teacher, book designer, editor, and the art director for Ecotone magazine. His work focuses on dispelling myths about war, warriors, and veterans, and bringing military and civilian communities together through the power of art. You can find his work in Fourth Genre, Slice, PANK Daily, and other places. His essay collection The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home (UNC Press 2024) received a starred Kirkus review and is available now from UNC Press

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