Amy speaks with Jodie Gerling, an advocate for families facing medical challenges. They explore the transformative role of creativity in healing and processing emotions. Drawing from her personal experiences, Jody uses creativity as a tool for grounding herself, finding strength and the comfort of home even when she’s in the hospital and embracing gratitude. She has found that creativity leads her to present-moment living and noticing the little God moments in the stress of complicated things. Episode 147: October 31, 2023 Key Moments:[1:51] Creativity does matter[5:14] Staying present is hard but necessary work.[9:48] Don’t have a creative bone in your body?[14:08] Pack something for ourselves when going to the hospital[21:32] Our past hospital memories can creep up and turn to fearResources:Jodie’s Reading in Our Story Magazine When God Made You Finding ThanksThe Coloring Book Project Jodies Website.: Jodiegerling.comIf you enjoyed the show:Have you purchased our new book, The Other Side of Special? Subscribe to our newsletter on the Take Heart WebsiteGet our free resource on finding Gratitude, Peace, and HopeReview and like us on Apple Podcasts Share us with others from wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on Instagram @takeheartspecialmomsFind Amy at www.amyjbrown.com/  or on Instagram @amyjbrown_writerFind Carrie at www.carriemholt.com or on Instagram @carriemholtFind Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclimeSupport the show