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Ep# 679:Transforming Healing - Sarah Buino on Overcoming Workaholism and Addressing White Supremacy in Therapy

Episode Summary

In this episode, Mischa sits down with Sarah Buino, a therapist who recently sold her practice to focus on personal healing and redefining her professional path. Sarah shares her experience with workaholism, her journey through trauma treatment, and her decision to slow down her life. They delve into Sarah's project, "the Sara's," aimed at helping addiction treatment centers heal from white supremacy, using a modified 12-step approach. The conversation also covers the tenets of white supremacy culture, the societal shift towards isolation, and the importance of community and connection. Sarah's perspectives on challenging societal norms and the relentless pursuit of growth provide thought-provoking insights.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Mischa sits down with Sarah Buino, a therapist who recently sold her practice to focus on personal healing and redefining her professional path. Sarah shares her experience with workaholism, her journey through trauma treatment, and her decision to slow down her life. They delve into Sarah's project, "the Sara's," aimed at helping addiction treatment centers heal from white supremacy, using a modified 12-step approach. The conversation also covers the tenets of white supremacy culture, the societal shift towards isolation, and the importance of community and connection. Sarah's perspectives on challenging societal norms and the relentless pursuit of growth provide thought-provoking insights.

Check out Sarah here:

1. https://www.HeadHeartBizTherapy.com/
2. https://www.thesarahs.us/
3. The book Sarah Mentions: Mia Birdsong and her book is "How We Show Up".

Show Notes:

• Introduction to Sarah Buino: Background as a therapist, consultant, and teacher.
• Personal Journey: Sarah's realization of workaholism and undergoing trauma treatment.
• Selling Her Practice: The decision to sell her therapy practice for personal growth.
• The Sara's Project: Working on addiction treatment centers' healing from white supremacy.
• White Supremacy Culture: Discussion on the tenets and impacts of white dominant culture.
• Cultural Shifts and Isolation: How modern society's structure contributes to increased isolation.
• Community and Connection: The critical role of community in personal and societal well-being.
• Challenging Societal Norms: Critique of growth for growth's sake and its societal impacts.
• Sarah's Future Plans and Works: Information about her podcast and websites for further exploration.