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: [email protected] 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.