Rob Hlavaty
Rob Hlavaty
Sarah Gaer - Soul Exhaustion and Soul Care | E20
Sarah Gaer - Soul Exhaustion and Soul Care | E20
Sarah Gaer - Soul Exhaustion and Soul Care | E20
Wednesday 14th June 2023
Sarah Gaer joins Rob Hlavaty to discuss soul exhaustion, mental health, and the importance of soul care in healing from trauma.
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Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Soul Care and Mental Health: A Conversation with Sarah Gaer
Episode Overview
- Discussion on soul exhaustion and its connection to mental health and suicidality
- Insights into Sarah Gaer's personal experiences and reflections as a suicide loss survivor
- Exploration of the essence of soul care and its impact on mental well-being
- Emphasis on the role of support systems and addressing the complexities of suicide postvention
- Unique perspective on embracing soul care and its significance in maintaining mental health
For me, having worked in an inner city mental health clinic, trust me when I tell you there is no doubt that mental health conditions exist in my mind. I also believe that if you've been experiencing soul exhaustion long enough, that you would absolutely be at risk for developing a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.
Have you ever felt completely drained, not just physically but deep within your soul? In this episode of Writing on the Walls, host Rob Hlavaty sits down with Sarah Gaer, an author, speaker, and survivor of multiple suicide losses, to discuss the often-overlooked concept of 'soul exhaustion'. Sarah opens up about her personal journey through a series of devastating suicides, including the loss of her best friend.
She shares how these experiences led her to study the soul's role in mental health, a topic frequently neglected in modern psychology. Sarah's work extends beyond personal reflection; she actively trains first responders on trauma and suicide prevention and serves as a crisis responder herself. This episode dives into the importance of 'soul care'—nurturing the deepest parts of ourselves to maintain mental well-being.
Sarah also talks about her involvement in the Guts, Grit, and the Grind project, which focuses on men's mental health, shedding light on the unique challenges men face when dealing with mental health issues. Rob and Sarah's conversation is both heartfelt and informative, offering listeners a blend of personal stories and professional insights. They discuss the necessity of understanding a person's soul to truly address mental health struggles and explore holistic approaches to well-being.
If you're looking for a deeper understanding of how trauma affects the soul and what can be done to heal it, this episode is a must-listen.