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Summary
Welcome to The Workmatters Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Brandon Swoboda and Darrel Harvey are honored to welcome Sarah Schafer, a licensed professional counselor and consultant whose life and work are rooted deeply in faith, compassion, and an honest embrace of humanity’s messiness.
Sarah opens up about her own journey, describing how early exposure to the gospel, personal struggles with an eating disorder, and the challenges of raising a child with chronic health issues led her to a place of deep dependence on Jesus. Furthermore, Sarah explores how she integrates her faith into her counseling practice, guiding clients through trauma, relationships, and career transitions. Plus, she shares how trauma therapy requires a willingness to sit in the messy and trust God to lead the healing process.
Lastly, Sarah addresses the challenge many face of masking vulnerability at work and the importance of appropriate vulnerability, both with God and in trusted relationships. This episode is full of wisdom and encouragement for anyone wrestling with the intersection of faith, work, and mental well-being. If you’ve ever felt the tension between achievement and authenticity, or wondered how to invite God into the real-life challenges of your work, you’ll find Sarah’s story both relatable and inspiring!
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
05:07 Sarah’s Path to Counseling and Faith
07:00 EMDR and Trauma Therapy Insights
12:17 Navigating Retirement and Finding Purpose
16:52 Vulnerability While Facing Pressure
25:56 Grace in Understanding Human Behavior
31:27 Closing Thoughts
Links
Brandon Swoboda
Darrel Harvey
Workmatters
Fellowship Counseling and Care Center
By Workmatters5
1212 ratings
Summary
Welcome to The Workmatters Podcast! In today’s episode, hosts Brandon Swoboda and Darrel Harvey are honored to welcome Sarah Schafer, a licensed professional counselor and consultant whose life and work are rooted deeply in faith, compassion, and an honest embrace of humanity’s messiness.
Sarah opens up about her own journey, describing how early exposure to the gospel, personal struggles with an eating disorder, and the challenges of raising a child with chronic health issues led her to a place of deep dependence on Jesus. Furthermore, Sarah explores how she integrates her faith into her counseling practice, guiding clients through trauma, relationships, and career transitions. Plus, she shares how trauma therapy requires a willingness to sit in the messy and trust God to lead the healing process.
Lastly, Sarah addresses the challenge many face of masking vulnerability at work and the importance of appropriate vulnerability, both with God and in trusted relationships. This episode is full of wisdom and encouragement for anyone wrestling with the intersection of faith, work, and mental well-being. If you’ve ever felt the tension between achievement and authenticity, or wondered how to invite God into the real-life challenges of your work, you’ll find Sarah’s story both relatable and inspiring!
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
05:07 Sarah’s Path to Counseling and Faith
07:00 EMDR and Trauma Therapy Insights
12:17 Navigating Retirement and Finding Purpose
16:52 Vulnerability While Facing Pressure
25:56 Grace in Understanding Human Behavior
31:27 Closing Thoughts
Links
Brandon Swoboda
Darrel Harvey
Workmatters
Fellowship Counseling and Care Center

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