In this episode of the DanSun Health podcast, Daniel Sundahl speaks with Miranda Arellano, a registered psychotherapist, about her journey into therapy, the importance of authenticity in mental health, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on first responders. They discuss the Operational Resiliency Protocol, EMDR therapy, and the significance of self-care and identity in healing. Miranda also shares her initiative, Missing in Canada, which aims to raise awareness about missing persons in Canada and support their families. The conversation emphasizes the power of creativity, community, and resilience in mental health and well-being.Takeaways• Miranda's journey into psychotherapy was inspired by her own trauma.• Healing Connections is expanding to better serve the community.• Authenticity in therapy helps build trust with clients.• Adverse childhood experiences can impact first responders' mental health.• Post-traumatic growth is possible with the right support.• The Operational Resiliency Protocol offers tools for first responders.• EMDR therapy is effective for processing trauma.• Finding the right therapist is crucial for healing.• Self-care is essential for maintaining mental health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:13 Miranda's Journey to Becoming a Psychotherapist05:05 The Importance of Authenticity in Therapy08:08 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and First Responders11:04 The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Resilience14:05 Post-Traumatic Stress and Healing17:05 Operational Resiliency Protocol for First Responders21:44 Grounding Techniques for First Responders23:27 Understanding EMDR Therapy28:43 Finding the Right EMDR Therapist30:09 The Impact of Identity on Trauma35:09 Education and Identity Transformation39:32 Supporting First Responders in Relationships44:32 The Birth of a Mission45:48 Growing a Community for Missing Persons47:19 Monetizing for a Cause48:35 The Power of Social Media in Finding the Missing50:45 Self-Care and Boundaries53:42 Wellness Recommendations for Everyone56:18 The Power of Positive Thinking59:43 Closing Thoughts and Future AspirationsLinks:Healing Connections Therapy - https://www.healingconnectionstherapy.ca/Missing in Canada - https://www.facebook.com/missingwomenincanadaEMDR - https://www.emdria.org/The Experience Machine by Andy Clark - https://a.co/d/5mugAiz