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Published Sep 28, 2023

#314: It’s on You! Radical Healing with Dr. Sara Kuburic

Dr. Sara Kuburic, existential psychotherapist, shares insights on radical healing by taking responsibility for one's own well-being, discussing self-loss, self-awareness, and mindfulness to reclaim an authentic life and foster personal growth.
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  • Coping Strategies

    and explore various coping strategies for dealing with trauma and its long-term effects. Sara shares her personal journey of shifting from survival mode to self-awareness, highlighting how overachievement masked her underlying struggles. Mark emphasizes the importance of nourishing both mind and body to achieve true self-discovery and transformation 1 2.

    I remember just being like, wow, what a sad existence if that's what you want, because I don't even want to be me.

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    Sara's insights underscore the need for holistic approaches to healing, integrating both physical and emotional well-being.

       

    Inherited Trauma

    Sara discusses the impact of inherited and childhood trauma, drawing from her own experiences growing up in a war-torn region. She explains how trauma can be passed down through generations and how it shapes one's nervous system and coping mechanisms. Mark and Sara also touch on the normalization of trauma in certain environments and the challenges of recognizing and addressing it 3 4.

    It's crazy how much it lives in the nervous system so unconsciously, and then we have all these survival strategies that just manifest and we call personality.

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    This discussion highlights the importance of acknowledging and working through inherited trauma to achieve healing.

       

    Healing Process

    The conversation shifts to the healing process, where Sara emphasizes the significance of taking personal responsibility for one's healing journey. She explains that despite the unfairness of traumatic experiences, individuals must take charge of their own recovery. Mark and Sara also delve into the concept of self-loss and the journey to rediscover one's authentic self 5 6.

    The only person that can save me is me.

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    This section underscores the empowering nature of self-responsibility and the transformative potential of authentic living.

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