Episode Synopsis
In this episode, I got to sit down with Sarah Painter, a trauma survivor and mental health advocate. Hearing her story of healing, growth, and change is absolutely inspiring, and I'm so grateful to her for coming on the show. As a caveat, this is not therapy. Sarah is supported by her own therapist and is on this episode to spread awareness of mental health, help to de-stigmatize trauma, and share her light with the world.
Guest Bio
Sarah Painter (she/her) is in her late 20s and currently works as an Account manager for a Nuclear Pharmacy. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy traveling, going on adventures with her dog Lucca, and volunteering. She is a trauma survivor and will be sharing her story on this episode.
Timestamps
[03:24] - Intro
[05:07] - Getting to Know the Provider
[14:31] - Topic of the Week - A Trauma Survivor Story
[47:19] - Providers Aren't Robots
[52:51] - Trauma Tip of the Week
[57:28] - Final Fast Five
[01:03:01] - Container and Calm State Change Exercises
Top Topics Covered in this Episode
1. The importance of little moments in surviving and moving out of trauma.
2. The strength of the mind and fighting against external and internal obstacles in healing.
3. The role of control in trauma survival and the ongoing struggle to let go of control.
4. The physical toll that trauma takes on a person's health.
5. The benefits of therapy and the difficulties of the healing process.
6. The power and empowerment found in therapy and self-discovery.
7. Overcoming controlling and narcissistic personalities and the impact on the speaker's life.
8. Dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and mental health challenges.
9. Sharing personal experiences to spread awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental health and trauma.
10. The journey of self-discovery, healing, and finding moments of joy and gratitude in life.
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Join Us Next Time
Join us in two weeks as I talk with Nicole Barrios an acupuncturist as we talk about how acupuncture can help the whole self heal from trauma.
