Breaking the Silence: How Art Became The Tool for Healing

Breaking the Silence: How Art Became The Tool for Healing

From Voice2Change by Jane Doe No More

May 5, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Jenn Sandholm shares her journey of healing through art after enduring childhood trauma.

Welcome to #Voice2Change, a podcast by Jane Doe No More. In this episode our host Jocelyn Maminta is joined by Jenn Sandholm, a courageous survivor and member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Jenn opens up about her journey—from enduring multiple sexual assaults beginning in childhood, to finding her voice through art, and becoming a conqueror. Jenn shares the importance of reclaiming one’s voice, and the transformative power of sharing your story. Join us for a profoundly moving conversation that sheds light on breaking the silence and finding your voice. Returning to school later in life as a non-traditional student, Jenn found herself responding to an art assignment rooted in feminist themes. What began as a class project quickly turned into something deeply personal. Her raw experiences and emotions pouring out onto the canvas. The result was a powerful, authentic piece that helped her share her authentic story of abuse. Topics Discussed: How childhood trauma affects someone later life Barriers to being believed by authorities as a child Developing avoidant coping strategies The difficulties of sharing experience of abuse How art helped give a voice Grooming and…

People in this episode

Host: Jocelyn Maminta

Guest: Jenn Sandholm

Topics covered

  • art as healing
  • survivor stories
  • childhood trauma
  • transformative power of sharing
  • importance of listening
  • reclaiming one's voice

Keywords

  • sexual assault
  • art therapy
  • survivor
  • feminist themes
  • voice
  • trauma
  • healing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jane Doe No More

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