The Magic of Mandalas : Unlocking Healing Through Art

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In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Growing Tall Poppies, Dr Nat Green sit down with the radiant Kathy Rausch—a mandala artist, author, and teacher—who vulnerably shares how the darkest chapter of her life cracked her open to divine transformation through creativity. Kathy shares her powerful story of overcoming deep trauma and hitting rock bottom. After being disowned by her family and spiraling into despair, she shared how after attempting suicide she then found healing through the creation of mandalas. Kathy discovered the healing potential of mandala art—an ancient spiritual symbol of wholeness. That one moment, one circle, would go on to save her life.

Kathy walks us through:

• 🌸 Her deeply personal story of loss, trauma, and spiritual awakening
• 🎨 How creating mandalas helped her reconnect with her true self
• 🌀 The neuroscience behind mandalas and why they calm the nervous system
• ✨ The surprising connection between sacred geometry, creativity, and post-traumatic growth
• 💡 Why art can be therapy—even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush

Whether you're on your own healing journey or you're a therapist, coach, or health professional supporting others, this episode is a stunning reminder of the power of art, presence, and allowing the heart to lead.

Kathy also reveals insights from her book, 'Activate Divine Creativity,' and emphasizes the importance of self-belief, community, the power of giving yourself permission to feel and heal and the innate joy within us all.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Kathy’s book: Activate Divine Creativity: The Life-Changing Magic of the Mandala
• Carl Jung’s use of mandalas in therapy
• The role of both hemispheres of the brain in healing through art
• How mandalas are now being integrated into trauma recovery, PTSD support, and even scientific institutions

Timestamps and Episode Flow

01:24 Meet Our Guest: Kathy Rausch

02:53 Kathy's Journey with Mandalas

05:32 The Healing Power of Mandalas

16:45 Scientific Validation and Broader Impact

21:35 Introduction to the Mandala Book

22:38 Impact and Feedback from Readers

27:32 The Healing Power of Mandalas

30:40 Community and Connection

31:50 Transformative Effects of Mandalas

🎧 Tune in for a truly transformative conversation that proves healing doesn’t always come from words—it can come from the simple, sacred act of drawing within a circle.

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Intro and Outro music: Inspired Ambient by Playsound.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be deemed or treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment.