S1. Ep #38 When Your Dream Changes- With Actor + Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sari Rose Barron

I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend Sari Rose Barron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified EMDR therapist, to the podcast this week! We dive into the theme of evolving dreams and discuss Sari's own Hollywood Pivot. Originally pursuing a career as an actor in New York and Los Angeles, she found her true passion in a field that brings her deep fulfillment—helping others heal as a therapist. With 15 years of experience in private practice, Sari specializes in trauma, PTSD, parenting, and working with teens. She is the founder of SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma Therapy, a group practice providing holistic, trauma-informed care to clients across California and Oregon. Known for its compassionate, comprehensive, and specialized approaches, the practice helps clients navigate life's toughest challenges- and major life transitions- with personalized support.In this two-part conversation, you’ll hear Sari's journey from NY to LA and how the  songwriting outreach programs she developed in partnership with organizations like ASCAP and The Johnny Mercer Foundation, led her to the work she is doing today. Be sure to subscribe now to catch Part 2 when it drops. We all know being a human is hard sometimes- especially during times of transition! Sari will share some practical tools and strategies to add to your well-being toolkit for these inevitable seasons of life's journey.For those seeking additional mental health support services or referrals, you can connect with Sari @socal_ift_therapywww.socal-ift.com Time Stamps:00:00 Reflecting on Past Dreams00:29 Welcome to the Hollywood Second Act Club01:14 Upcoming Events and Announcements01:42 Introducing Sari Rose Barron03:39 Sari's Journey from Acting to Therapy08:44 Navigating Life's Transitions14:10 Creating a Songwriting Program20:33 Building a Career in Mental Health22:19 How to Connect with Sari's Practice23:32 Conclusion and Next Episode  Part II TeaserConnect with Sari:Follow on Instagram- @socal_ift_therapyWebsite- SoCal Individual, Family, & Trauma [email protected] Rose Barron, LMFTRESOURCE DOWNLOAD:https://www.socal-ift.com/freedownloadsJoin the Club :Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Website- www.hollywoodsecondactclub.comCoaching Services:If you are interested in coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee and let’s talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful [email protected] Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, iLove This Episode ? Send Me A Text Message and Let Me Know What Hit Home!