In this final episode of season 1, Ronit and McKenna candidly discuss how they have been feeling and things they have been struggling with over the last few months, as well as a few thoughts on this first season and the next season of Searching for Home.

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Join us for this episode where Ronit and McKenna speak with sometimes-editor, sometimes-massage therapist, and always-poet Katie Jamieson as she recounts her story of growing up and following the prescribed life path only to find herself deeply depressed and disconnected. She vulnerably shares about her marriage, the life-changing moment that led to her divorce, and how she has learned to reconnect with and love herself in the years since then through reading, therapy, travel, dance, community, massage, and poetry. 

You can connect with Katie on Instagram and Substack

https://www.instagram.com/breath.of.freedom.poetry/

https://breathoffreedompoetry.substack.com/

Books mentioned: 

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
• The Gift of Imperfection by Brene Brown
• You are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh
• How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
• See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love by Valerie Kaur 

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Please note that this episode includes discussions of abuse and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised - please take care of yourself. We approach these topics with honesty, aiming to provide a space for reflection and understanding. Our conversation is sincere, with the hope that, no matter the challenges, there's a message of resilience and the belief that things can get better.

Dive into this episode where Ronit shares his journey of loneliness, healing and self-discovery. We discuss how Ronit's repressed memories of childhood trauma and persistent bullying began to resurface in the last few years, forcing him to seek out new healing.

Ronit opens up about his experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He speaks about how embracing ACT's principles helped him to accept his emotions and align with his core values, creating a space for self-compassion and empathy within himself.

A crucial aspect of Ronit's healing journey discussed in this episode is the importance of self-care and the necessity of finding peace through values and building a community. Ronit shares his insights on how stepping back and caring for oneself is vital in the process of recovery and personal growth. We discuss personal anecdotes on how to incorporate self-care into life, emphasizing its role in fostering mental and emotional well-being.

Listeners will find that this story is not only about overcoming adversity but also about learning the art of self-care and finding peace within. This episode is a must-listen for anyone on their own path of healing or for those seeking to understand the transformative power of therapy, finding your community and the importance of nurturing oneself.

Books discussed:

• Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin 
• Normal People by Sally Rooney 
• The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Movie discussed:

Aftersun (2022) directed by Charlotte Wells