A Personal Journey of Loss and Recovery | Not Psychologists Talks with Jason and Yurii

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"We all deal with trauma. By sharing my story, I hope others will feel it's okay to open up."

In this episode, we discussed Jason's story of losing his dad during COVID and coping with his feelings, in particular:

👉 The triple hit: COVID stress, job loss, and father's illness.

👉 The first time Jason’s daughter saw him cry.

👉 First hospital visits and the impact of restrictions.

👉 Dealing with fear, anger, guilt, and grief.

👉 Process of forgiving oneself and others.

Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the therapist by Ilker, in having deep conversations about things you think but don't talk about a lot!

Have a story to share? We want to hear from you! Let's break the stigma together.

Connect with Jason and Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk-community-consultant/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro and Context

(01:13) Losing a Father During COVID

(03:49) The Impact of COVID and Job Loss

(08:05) Hospitalization and Diagnosis

(11:40) The Emotional Toll and Family Dynamics

(23:58) The Final Months

(33:15) Fulfilling Dad's Final Wishes

(34:44) A Christmas Goodbye

(36:20) Finding Purpose in Helping Others

(37:57) Support System During Tough Times

(43:17) Navigating Grief and Relationships

(52:43) The Importance of Therapy and Sharing

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