In this deeply honest and insightful episode of The Zen Gem Podcast, Carolina shares an update on her journey—from zipper-line metaphors to nervous system regulation, from faith to meditation, and everything in between. She opens up about being a DINK (dual income, no kids), how childhood experiences shape adulthood, and what it really means to heal emotional “open wounds” rather than let life keep pouring acetone on them.Carolina explores how meditation became her inner auditor, how faith gave her boundaries and direction, and how both practices helped her break long-held patterns of panic, fear, and reactivity. She also sheds light on different forms of meditation—from Vipasana to pranayama to walking meditations—and reminds listeners that meditation doesn’t have to look like anything in particular to work.This episode is a compassionate invitation to slow down, self-regulate, and reconnect with your highest self… one breath, one intention, one moment at a time.
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In this deeply honest and insightful episode of The Zen Gem Podcast, Carolina shares an update on her journey—from zipper-line metaphors to nervous system regulation, from faith to meditation, and everything in between. She opens up about being a DINK (dual income, no kids), how childhood experiences shape adulthood, and what it really means to heal emotional “open wounds” rather than let life keep pouring acetone on them.Carolina explores how meditation became her inner auditor, how faith gave her boundaries and direction, and how both practices helped her break long-held patterns of panic, fear, and reactivity. She also sheds light on different forms of meditation—from Vipasana to pranayama to walking meditations—and reminds listeners that meditation doesn’t have to look like anything in particular to work.This episode is a compassionate invitation to slow down, self-regulate, and reconnect with your highest self… one breath, one intention, one moment at a time.
Ep. 26 - Whole-Body Healing: Mental Health, Grief, and the Wisdom Within with Sarah Menniti
Zen Gem
57 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 26 - Whole-Body Healing: Mental Health, Grief, and the Wisdom Within with Sarah Menniti
In this deeply personal episode of Zen Gem, host Carolina sits down with Sarah Menniti, LMHC—a licensed mental health counselor, Reiki master, and trauma-informed therapist—to explore what it truly means to heal.Together, they dive into the intersections of mental health, grief, nutrition, and spiritual practice. Sarah shares her own healing journey and discusses how modalities like EMDR, somatic parts work, nervous system regulation, and Reiki help guide clients back to wholeness. Through compassionate insight, Sarah emphasizes the importance of curiosity, emotional honesty, and honoring the body’s wisdom.Listeners will gain insight into:The role of nutrition in mental healthHow somatic therapy and parts work facilitate deeper healingRecognizing and addressing burnoutThe importance of boundaries and emotional self-careCreating safe spaces for grief and emotional expressionRooted in Polyvagal Theory and body-based practices, Sarah’s work invites us to reconnect to our own inner wisdom and shift from survival into thriving.Learn more about Sarah Menniti: Website: therapywithsm.com Instagram: @therapywithsm LinkedIn: Sarah Menniti Email: sarah@therapywithsm.comWhether you're navigating grief, looking to reconnect with your body, or simply curious about holistic healing, this episode offers powerful reflections on what it means to come home to yourself.
Zen Gem
In this deeply honest and insightful episode of The Zen Gem Podcast, Carolina shares an update on her journey—from zipper-line metaphors to nervous system regulation, from faith to meditation, and everything in between. She opens up about being a DINK (dual income, no kids), how childhood experiences shape adulthood, and what it really means to heal emotional “open wounds” rather than let life keep pouring acetone on them.Carolina explores how meditation became her inner auditor, how faith gave her boundaries and direction, and how both practices helped her break long-held patterns of panic, fear, and reactivity. She also sheds light on different forms of meditation—from Vipasana to pranayama to walking meditations—and reminds listeners that meditation doesn’t have to look like anything in particular to work.This episode is a compassionate invitation to slow down, self-regulate, and reconnect with your highest self… one breath, one intention, one moment at a time.
