In this insightful episode, we welcome Joanna, a licensed professional counselor and Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna, who has extensive experience in helping people navigate life transitions, clinical mental health struggles, and attachment trauma. Joanna serves Texas residents through telehealth and brings a unique perspective from both her professional background and her Christian faith.

Today, we dive into the complex topic of Disconnection in Relationships. Joanna shares how emotional, mental, and even generational disconnections affect our relationships. Drawing from her clinical experience, she explains how issues like anxiety, depression, addictions, and other mental health challenges are often rooted in deeper relational and family history. Joanna also explores how, from a Christian perspective, disconnection is often viewed as a "hole in the heart," a longing for connection that we all experience. She helps us understand that healing disconnection requires addressing not just the emotional or mental aspects but also the generational patterns within family systems.

In this episode, Joanna discusses the critical importance of repairing relationships after disconnection and the deep grief, anger, and self-questioning that often accompany relational breaks. Tune in to explore how to confront the discomfort of disconnection and begin the healing journey.

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