In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Rick Diamond, an expert in the intersection of storytelling and healing, We explore our journeys from being deeply involved in organized religion to embracing a more personal and fluid spiritual path. Rick and I share how our experiences have taught us that spirituality isn't confined to a particular place or organization but is found within ourselves. Rick recounts his own transition from leading a faith community to becoming a spiritual and story healer. He explains how he discovered that true spiritual fulfillment comes from within, through listening to our own stories and beliefs and making necessary changes. We discuss how this realization led him to create a model to help others explore and reshape their own narratives. We emphasize that it’s okay to feel anger and that acknowledging and working through these feelings is crucial for personal growth. Rick offers practical advice on reclaiming one’s power and shifting focus from past hurts to creating a new, empowering story. We also touch on the broader issue of anger and division in today’s world, particularly in politics. We discuss the importance of accepting suffering as a part of life and approaching it with compassion, rather than letting it drive us further apart. Throughout the episode, Rick and I invite you to explore your own stories and beliefs, and we provide support and resources for those interested in furthering their personal and spiritual journeys. This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #resilience #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #parent #StorytellingForHealing #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #rickdiamond #EmotionalHealing #StorytellingForGrowth #NarrativeTherapy #HealingJourney #StoryHealing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices