In this special Sisters Unbothered episode of the UNMASK Series, I sit down with Char Johnson — a Certified Therapeutic Art Coach, Licensed Insurance Agent, and the visionary founder of Planted in Peace. Her mission is rooted in helping others navigate the landscape of grief through creativity, connection with nature, and courageous reconciling with loss.
Char’s journey began with unimaginable heartbreak: the loss of her son in 2017. What followed was a long season of denial, isolation, and emotional numbing — wearing the mask of “I’m fine” while quietly unraveling inside. But over time, Char began to realize that grief isn’t something to fix or outrun — it’s something to walk with. Her healing came not through avoidance, but through creative expression, spiritual grounding, and learning to find joy in the little things.
Together, we talk about:
The masks we wear when grief feels too big to speak
How therapeutic art and plant parenting can open doors to emotional release
What it means to unmask for the sake of legacy and love
How to make peace with a grief that never ends — but transforms
The power of finding joy while honoring loss
Char reminds us that healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means remembering in new ways. Her story is a testimony of resilience, presence, and the sacred intersection of pain and peace.
This is more than a conversation — it’s a call to breathe, to create, and to stop pretending that loss has a timeline.
Connect with Char Johnson
Website: charjohnson.com
Learn more about therapeutic art and her upcoming offerings at Planted in Peace.
Listen, reflect, and share this with someone walking the road of grief.
Because unmasking isn’t just for ourselves — it’s for the generations we love and the ones we’ve lost.
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