Summary
In this heartfelt conversation, Julie Busler, author of Joyful Sorrow, shares her profound journey through grief, loss, and mental health struggles with MomQ founder, Candace Nassar. From losing her mother to cancer and her father to suicide, Julie reflects on the emotional neglect she experienced and how it shaped her life. She also discusses her call to the mission field in Turkey, the challenges of serving while grappling with her own trauma, and the importance of seeking help. Julie emphasizes the need for open conversations about mental health, especially with children, and offers valuable insights on healing and vulnerability. In this podcast episode, Julie shares, “I’ve learned through this whole process that God uses us from our most broken places, finding healing in Him. And yes, therapy, medicine, those are great gifts we can talk about, but all of it finds healing in Jesus as well, first and foremost. So I think that the more we can embrace our weakness and talk about it in a way and just say, ‘God is still helping me.’ That still gives Him glory. And that’s going to relate to other people and their brokenness.” If you like this MomQ episode and would like to find out more about Julie’s journey, you can follow her on Instagram @ Julie Busler and on her website, juliebusler.com .
Takeaways
Grief is a complex journey that many navigate poorly.
Emotional neglect can have lasting effects on mental health.
It’s important to talk about trauma and loss openly.
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Children need to feel safe discussing their feelings.
Mental health struggles can affect anyone, regardless of faith.
Healing often requires professional help alongside faith.
Vulnerability can foster deeper connections with others.
It’s crucial to recognize and address distorted thoughts.
God can use our brokenness for His purpose.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Julie Bussler’s Journey
01:43 Navigating Grief and Loss
08:30 The Call to the Mission Field
12:51 Breaking Point in Turkey
20:31 The Stigma of Mental Health
23:00 Talking to Kids About Mental Health
32:45 Final Thoughts and Advice
