What if heartbreak isn’t something to “get over,” but something to move through — with tenderness, presence, and reverence?

In this special anniversary episode, I’m re-sharing one of my most personal and widely resonant conversations to date — an interview with Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True, originally aired on Insights at the Edge.

We speak honestly about the years that brought me to my knees — from betrayal and loss to identity collapse and spiritual reckoning — and how those heartbreaks became a portal into deeper power, self-love, and soul-aligned leadership.

Together, we explore:

• What it means to become heartbreak-literate in a heartbreak-illiterate world
• How grief, shame, and spiritual initiation are deeply intertwined
• The transformational role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in healing
• Why feeling your pain is not weakness — it’s the engine of rebirth
• And how to support others through their own tender passages with presence and care

Whether your own heart is aching, or you’re supporting someone else through loss, this episode is a balm for the tender places. If you’re holding something heavy, may this be a place to set it down for a moment — and find yourself a little more whole in the process.

In this Episode, We Explore:

[10:00] – Journeying back to a pivotal moment in 2008: What sparked a dream that would later unfold.

[15:30] – The moment of truth: Confronting personal heartbreak and the unexpected revelations that followed.

[25:00] – Exploring the concept of heartbreak literacy: What does it mean to process pain with tenderness and authenticity?

[35:45] – The power of vulnerability: How shared experiences can create deep connections and understanding.

[50:00] – A practical guide to navigating grief: Tools and rituals to move through heartbreak and create healing space.

[01:05:15] – Finding transformation in the brokenness: How the journey of heartbreak can lead to unexpected strength and wisdom.

Resources:

• Order your copy of Handbook for the Heartbroken 
• Join the waitlist for the 2026 France Retreat 
• Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal
• Connect with Sara on Instagram

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