Ep 42 - How Can Embracing Discomfort Lead to Personal Growth? with Mercedes McLaughlin

★WHERE CAN YOU FIND MERCEDES' PRACTICE★ Website  - moonstoneballasttherapyandwholeness.com Instagram - @moonstoneballast ★WHERE CAN YOU FIND US★ Website - www.queerolina.org Facebook - Queerolina Instagram - @queerolinaorg Tiktok - @queerolinaorg   ★Summary★ In this insightful episode of The Queer Vision, hosts Becca and Koee Starr sit down with Mercedes McLaughlin, a licensed clinical social worker and mindfulness educator. Mercedes shares her journey into mental health, her experiences as a mother to a medically complex child, and her passion for supporting the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with a disability, the importance of community involvement, and finding peace amidst chaos. Join us for a heartfelt discussion that encourages embracing discomfort for long-term growth and understanding.   ★Keywords★ LGBTQIA, mindfulness, mental health, community support, disability awareness, social justice, mindfulness education, queer families, holistic wellness