034 - Feeling Fuckin’ Better with Dr. Sarah Sarkis

Jennifer welcomes psychologist, writer, and performance consultant, Dr. Sarah Sarkis. Originally from Boston, Sarah and her husband moved to Honolulu, Hawaii just two years after giving birth to her son. There she runs a private practice where she works with adults who are looking to achieve long-term change and growth in their lives. Sarah also provides performance consulting for executives, organizations, and other small businesses. In addition to her psychology background, Sarah has studied and implemented the use of mindfulness, functional medicine, and other tactics within her practice. She believes there is an evident connection between food, medicine, and mood. Sarah employs a unique style that blends psychoanalytic theory, positive and existential psychology, and neurobiology to achieve a fully integrated approach to wellness.

Jennifer recounts a truly vulnerable moment she experienced recently after sustaining a bad head injury. Jennifer talks openly about her history with depression and mental illness and implores anyone who needs help to ask for it. You are worthy of help and love. In today’s episode, Jennifer introduces Dr. Sarkis, an expert in psychology. Sarah talks about her integrative practice and her goal to provide her patients with the best standard of care. Jennifer and Sarah discuss the psychopharmaceutical epidemic in this country, as well as the lack of mental health resources available. Sarah discusses the inspiration that led to her starting her blog, The Padded Room. Her love of writing and platform have provided her with an opportunity to influence and impact an entirely new audience of people yearning for help.

Full show notes: https://milfpodcast.com/34