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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sara Joern, a dedicated therapist specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, to explore her deeply personal and professional journey. Sara shares the profound impact of losing her sister to suicide and how it shaped her belief in the healing power of therapy, particularly the importance of boundaries in fostering love and resilience. Through her story, we uncover how Sara turned her personal grief into a mission to help others overcome trauma, heal from loss, and find hope even in the darkest times.
This episode is for anyone navigating the complexities of grief, struggling with setting boundaries, or seeking tools to heal from trauma. You’ll learn about the transformative process of EMDR therapy, the role of boundaries in self-care and relationships, and how grief, when embraced, can lead to profound personal growth. Whether you’re a mental health professional, someone healing from loss, or simply looking to better understand the human experience, Sara’s insights will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to approach life with greater compassion and strength.
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️ Introduction and Background (00:00 – 11:35)
Education and Career Path (11:37 – 20:31)
Emily’s Struggles and Treatment (20:31 – 31:08)
Emily’s Death and Sara’s Grief (31:08 – 41:06)
EMDR Therapy and Sara’s Practice (41:07 – 52:32)
Therapy Approaches and Resources (52:32 – 01:02:39)
Final Thoughts and Recommendations (01:02:39 – 01:13:23)
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“People view it as they were in control, that it wasn’t dealt to them, they dealt it onto themselves. And I don’t think we know enough about mental health and the strength it has in making those decisions. It’s not about being weak. It’s not about not being loved. It’s about fighting a daily battle, a battle most people don’t understand.”
“When you have a child that dies, you’re desperately afraid that they’re going to be forgotten.
When you have a child that dies by suicide, you’re so afraid that they’re going to be reduced to that one decision that they made that one moment in time.”
“One thing I’ve learned from grief is you can’t run from it. You can’t hide from it. It’s more physically fit than you are. It’s wiser than you are. It’s tenacious, and it will chase you and hunt you down until you accept it. And that’s what I had to go through. And I embraced my grief every step of the way. I cussed, I talked about it. I was mad at God. I said, all you had to do was touch him. And then I have such peace about Liam not being here.”
“Our guiding principle is ‘AERO’: Awareness, Empathy, Resources, and Outcomes. We want to create real, lasting changes in how people find healing after tragedy.”
