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What if healing wasn’t about being perfect but about being radically honest, fiercely authentic, and relentlessly committed to growth?

In this unapologetic and empowering episode of Manders Mindset, licensed clinical social worker Zulma Williams also known as The Swearing Therapist, shares her incredible journey of reinvention. From moving to the U.S. alone at 31 with no job, no English, and no clear plan, to surviving breast cancer, going back to school in her 40s, and building a successful therapy practice in her 50s, Zulma proves that it's never too late to change your life.

With humor, grit, and no-filter wisdom, Zulma breaks down why therapy isn’t about advice but about discovering your own answers. She opens up about what cancer taught her about boundaries, how real healing happens between therapy sessions, and why authenticity in mental health spaces matters more than ever.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating fear, burnout, or self-doubt and ready to reclaim their power.

🎙️ In this episode, listeners will discover:

⚡ Why it’s never too late to start over
 🧠 The truth about therapy, healing, and personal responsibility
 🔥 How breast cancer redefined her priorities and voice
 💬 Why being “The Swearing Therapist” helps clients feel seen
 🛠️ How to use therapy tools like grounding and self-reflection
 🚗 The GPS metaphor for therapy and client-led healing
 🎯 What real progress looks like: shorter recovery time, not perfection

⏰ Timeline Summary:

[1:05 ] – Moving to the U.S. alone at 31 and starting from scratch
 [9:34 ] – Early culture shocks, language barriers, and lessons from adaptation
 [15:17 ] – Going back to school at 42 and overcoming fear
 [20:55 ] – Breast cancer, boundaries, and reclaiming autonomy
 [32:38 ] – Why bedside manner matters and how doctors impact healing
 [41:36 ] – The meaning behind “Dragonfly Therapy” and inner transformation
 [43:19 ] – Therapy as a partnership: the client drives, the therapist guides
 [52:04 ] – Understanding real healing: shortening emotional recovery time
 [57:55 ] – Self-advocacy, self-trust, and trusting one’s own body wisdom

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