Episode 57
The Power of Storytelling in Healing and Advocacy with Sara Springer.
Sarah Springer, a nurse practitioner and writer, shares her healing journey and advocacy for mental health. She discusses her experience as a trauma survivor and the impact it had on her mental health. Sarah emphasizes the importance of seeking help and reducing the shame associated with healing. She also talks about the challenges of finding the right therapist and the need for affordable counseling options. Sarah highlights the power of storytelling and the validation that comes from sharing our experiences. She discusses the role of humor in coping with difficult emotions and the misconceptions about medication for mental health. In this conversation, Vallen Webb and Sara Springer discuss the importance of repetition and self-awareness in the healing journey. They emphasize the power of affirmations, grounding techniques, and connecting with nature to support mental health. They also explore the challenges of balancing self-care and motherhood, and the need to be kind and gentle with oneself. Sara shares information about her nonprofit organization, Love Will Foundation, and her book, ' Was I Not Supposed to Say That?' They conclude the conversation by expressing their appreciation for each other and the importance of building connections.
Takeaways:
- Seeking help and reducing shame are crucial in the healing journey.
- Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but it's important to keep trying.
- Sharing our experiences through storytelling can provide validation and support.
- Humor can be a powerful tool in coping with difficult emotions.
- Medication can be a valuable part of the healing process and should not be stigmatized. Repetition is a powerful tool in the healing journey, whether it's through affirmations, grounding techniques, or daily practices.
- Self-awareness is key in recognizing triggers, intrusive thoughts, and the need for rest and self-care.
- Finding a balance between self-care and motherhood can be challenging, but it's important to be kind and gentle with oneself.
- Free resources and practices, such as going outside, focusing on the senses, and using affirmations, can support mental health.
- Building connections and finding a supportive community is crucial in the healing process.
If you need help affording mental health services in the St. Louis area for you or a loved one, reach out to Love Will Foundation at
https://lovewillfoundation.org/
Or make a donation to help pay for services for others!
You can buy Sara's book, HERE!
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