Have you ever stood at a crossroads between the life you planned and the life your heart yearns for? Join me and my friend Armando Garcia as we unravel his transformative leap from the path of medicine to the soulful realms of psychotherapy in Spain. His story is a beacon for anyone navigating the seas of change, reminding us that the pursuit of passion can alter not just our careers, but our very identities.

We then shift our focus to the poignant experiences of working with unaccompanied minors in the U.S., a role that demands immense emotional resilience. Armando shares the intricacies of walking alongside these brave young souls as they seek a safe haven, weaving through the legal and emotional intricacies of their situations. Each narrative weaves lessons of acceptance, the art of gratitude, and the profound impact of rewriting our personal stories for greater self-awareness, offering insights that resonate with anyone looking to make sense of life's tapestry.

In the concluding segments of our heart-to-heart, we touch on the universal quests for paternal approval, the healing journey of self-reflection, and the transformative embrace of practices like yoga. Armando's candid reflection on the scars left by absent fathers and the hunger for their acceptance paints a picture that many will find familiar. We close contemplating the soothing balm of yoga and the joys of pet companionship, wrapping up an episode that's an ode to the resilience of the human spirit and the quiet strength that lies in vulnerability and growth.
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Host: @journeytalkspodcast
Guest: Dr. Aramando Garcia PhD.  Licensed Clinical Psychologist