How I Met Myself

10. Finding The Gifts Within Hardship | w/ Saral Burdette


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In today’s episode, Jessica interviews Saral Burdette - an interfaith spiritual counselor, life coach and celebrant. At the age of 5, Saral stopped believing in God, but at 23, she had a mystical experience that changed the trajectory of her life, leading her to leave everything behind and pursue a life as a committed religious. Following this path, she studied with clergy from a variety of faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism to name a few, developing a deep reverence for these traditions and a profound connection to God.


Using this background, Saral works as a spiritual counselor and celebrant, hosting retreats at her home in Ojai, CA. Saral officiated Jessica’s wedding in 2017, and since then, she has helped Jessica and her husband navigate different challenges as a couple and individually.


During the episode, they discuss:

  • The similarities and differences of the numerous faiths Saral has studied
  • How faith, regardless of tradition, is about awakening to love
  • How your life purpose lies at the intersection of joy and the greatest need in the world
  • How dreams can evolve and that it’s okay to make adjustments when a dream no longer feels aligned

  • With expertise in helping people resolve childhood trauma, move through hardship and find greater meaning in their lives, Saral shares advice on:

    • How to break karmic cycles through “rigorous noticing”
    • Somatic practices to recalibrate your nervous system
    • How to find the gifts within the hardships you face
    • The importance of connecting with others in the real world

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      Connect with Saral Burdette:

      Website: https://www.saralburdette.com/ 

      Connect with Jessica Patterson (Host):

      Instagram: @_howimetmyself

      Website: https://howimetmyself.me 

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      How I Met MyselfBy Jessica Patterson