In this episode of The Self Aware & F**ked Up Podcast, host Sandtrice Russell (Tree the LPC) gets raw and unfiltered about her personal journey with EMDR therapy and the emotional challenges that come with healing. She shares what it’s really like to sit in the therapy chair, the breakthroughs and breakdowns along the way, and how self-awareness doesn’t mean you’ve got it all figured out.
Tree explores one of the most personal chapters of herhealing journey—navigating grief after losing her father and how EMDR therapy has been helping her process the weight of it all. She breaks down what EMDR actually feels like, from the awkward eye movements to the unexpected waves of emotion that come up when your brain finally lets old memories resurface.
With her signature mix of humor and honesty, she shares the messy reality of working through trauma and grief while still trying to live, love, and not completely lose your shit.
This episode is part raw reflection, part inside look attrauma therapy, and part love letter to anyone who’s lost someone and wondered how the hell you’re supposed to heal. Tree reminds listeners that self-awareness doesn’t erase pain—it just gives you new ways to face it.
In this episode, Tree shares:• What EMDR therapy is and how it works in real life• Her journey of processing the grief of losing her father• The breakthroughs, resistance, and “WTF moments” that come with trauma work• How being both a therapist and a grieving daughter shaped her healing processes• The reminder that healing is never linear, and it’s okay to still feel f**ked up sometimes
If you’ve been curious about EMDR, coping with grief, or simply navigating the messy space between healing and hurting, this episode offers raw truth, relatability, and hope.Connect with Tree
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