In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter are joined by Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a specialized trauma therapist, author, and podcast host. Meghan reveals the profound impact of personal grief on her life, sharing intimate moments from her childhood trauma of losing Chris, a pivotal spiritual experience during a facility tour, and the profound emotional toll following the deaths of both parents. Meghan discusses reaching out to colleagues for help during a time when she was unable to function, culminating in her checking into a treatment facility. Her honesty highlights the human side of a professional deeply versed in grief, making powerful connections with Laura's life and grief experiences. The discussion underscores the importance of community and honest conversations in navigating grief and loss.And thanks for supporting today’s show sponsor:Mercedes Cusick Trauma Specialist, Course Website: https://recoverhealbloom.com/ - Use promo code ONLYONE to receive 10% offMeghan Riordan JarvisEmail _meghanjarvis@gmail.comWebsite _https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/Podcast _https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-is-my-side hustle/id1568936089IG _https://www.instagram.com/meghan.riordan.jarvis/p/DDo3H6wJCxO/FB _https://www.facebook.com/griefismysidehustle/photos/?_rdrLinkedIn_https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-riordan-jarvis-ma-licsw-071051142/YouTube_  https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-riordan-jarvis-ma-licsw-071051142/Book_Grief Is My Side Hustle    https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/booksOnly One In The Room:Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom  X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroomPatreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Recover Heal Bloom:Mercedes Cusick, LMFT, is an EMDR Certified and Advanced Trained Trauma Specialist and the creator of Trauma Unlocked: Understanding Your Childhood Trauma and Healing Your Nervous System to Restore Balance. She specializes in helping people recover from trauma, including childhood trauma, addiction, sexual trauma, narcissistic abuse and more.

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