From Surfing to Love: A Heartfelt Connection Across Time with Dr. Dana Saperstein

Have you ever experienced a series of incredible coincidences that felt like destiny? In this heartfelt conversation, Dana Saperstein shares his journey of love, loss, and resilience, detailing how a chance encounter in Hawaii blossomed into a deep, lifelong connection with his wife. From overcoming obstacles to embracing their unconventional paths, Dana's story reminds us of the magic in letting life unfold and the power of true love to endure through time and challenge.

What you’ll learn

• Discover the serendipitous journey of Dana and his wife’s love story.


• Gain insights into how trauma shapes personal growth and healing paths.


• Uncover the profound impact of divine intervention in life-changing decisions.

Timestamped overview

• Dana introduces himself and his background (00:00:40)


• Discussion on Dana's podcast, Fear Me Out (00:01:46)


• Dana shares how he met his wife (00:02:03)


• His adventurous move to Hawaii for surfing (00:03:00)


• Friendly encounter leads to job opportunity in Hawaii (00:05:13)


• Moving into an apartment after a chance meeting (00:06:55)


• Describes a beautiful cove and a chance meeting (00:08:28)


• Dana describes his connection with Susan (00:09:58)


• Complications arise due to Susan's relationship (00:11:42)


• Dana's heartbreak and waiting for Susan's response (00:13:04)


• Reconnecting after Susan's Guatemala mission (00:15:04)


• Dana reflects on divine timing in their relationship (00:18:19)


• Susan's impactful work as a hospice nurse (00:20:27)


• Dana shares their family dynamic and podcast collaboration (00:21:04)

Dr Saperstein's bio

Dana Saperstein Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, published author and podcaster.

Dr. Saperstein has been in private practice in Santa Barbara, CA. since 1989, specializing in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety and relationship counseling.

Rather than pathologizing clients based on the medical model of psychotherapy, Dr. Saperstein sees therapy as more of an art, developed over years of experience.

One of the modalities he uses in his practice is clinical hypnosis, which allows the client to access the subconscious as well as the conscious mind.

Currently, Dr. Saperstein is hosting a podcast called “Fear Me Out” and writing a book by the same title. Dr. Saperstein has been married for 43 years and has two adult children and two grandchildren.

 

Connect with Dr. Saperstein 

By email: [email protected]

Fear Me Out podcast: https://fearmeoutpodcast.com 

 

 

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