Caller discusses the emotional journey of giving her dad a kidney, resilience in the face of loss, exploring spiritual connections with animals, the decision to donate, seeking help before reaching rock bottom, convenient and affordable therapy options, delicious ready-to-eat meals, sitting with pain and creating safe spaces, competing with younger individuals, recovery from kidney surgery, Europe trip and mental health advocacy, and encouraging organ donation.
Resilience and finding lessons in every situation can help individuals overcome overwhelming loss and undergo deep healing processes.
Supporting others in their times of need while prioritizing self-care is crucial to maintaining balance and strength.
Engaging in physical activities like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, coupled with spirituality and personal growth, can serve as powerful outlets for stress release and mental well-being.
Deep dives
Resilience through Loss and Donating a Kidney
Despite experiencing tremendous loss, including the death of her son during labor, the caller shares her journey of resilience and strength. She recently donated a kidney to her father after going through a deep healing process. The caller highlights the importance of looking for lessons in every situation and finding ways to help others going through similar hardships.
The Transformative Power of Helping Others
The caller, who is a social worker and therapist, discusses the significance of supporting others in their times of need. She recognizes the strength and resilience of women and shares her experiences of being the "strong" one for her clients and loved ones. She emphasizes the importance of finding a balance in providing care while also taking care of oneself.
Finding Strength through Physical Outlets
The conversation explores the caller's practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the mental and physical benefits she derives from it. Engaging in physical activities like Jiu-Jitsu provides her with an outlet to release stress and tap into her strength. The caller also discusses her belief in the power of spirituality and how it shapes her outlook on life and personal growth.
The Power of Helping Others Through Trauma
The caller, a social worker, shares her personal experience with trauma and loss, including the suicide of her brother. She discusses how her own experiences have shaped her empathy and understanding as she helps others navigate their own pain. Despite enduring significant challenges, she remains committed to supporting her clients and creating a safe space for them to heal.
Finding Strength and Resilience in Adversity
The caller shares how she has found ways to cope and overcome the difficulties in her life, including turning to therapy, hypnotherapy, and running ultramarathons. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and the need to process emotions authentically to avoid internalizing pain. Despite the hardships she has faced, she remains determined to provide a better future for her children and encourages others to seek help and support when needed.
This caller gave her dad a kidney just a few weeks ago. She called in to talk with Gethard about the importance of living donation, but this conversation ended up being about so much more: overwhelming loss, unbelievable resilience, and why sometimes you just have to laugh so you don’t lose it. If you’re interested in learning more about living donation, here’s a place to start: organdonor.gov
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