Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self: Dr. Sara Kuburic on Radical Responsibility, Self-Loss, and Finding Meaning
Saturn Returns with CaggieShow Notes
In this week’s episode, Caggie is joined by Dr. Sara Kuburic - an existential psychotherapist, acclaimed speaker, and author. You may know her as The Millennial Therapist on Instagram, where her insights resonate with an incredible community of 1.7 million followers. Dr. Sara has devoted her life to normalising the complexities of the human experience and helping others engage in profound self-reflection. Together, Caggie and Dr. Sara dive into powerful Saturnian themes like taking radical responsibility for our lives and choices. They also explore the concept of self-loss and the big existential questions: Who am I? and Why am I here? Drawing from her own life experiences - shaped by war, questions of identity, and a deep exploration of humanity - Dr. Sara blends existential philosophy with psychology to inspire freedom, authenticity, and meaning. Key discussion points from the episode include: 🪐 Dr. Sara Kuburic's background and existential therapy 🪐 The concept of existentialism 🪐 Societal pressures and the role of social media 🪐 Navigating authenticity and self-discovery 🪐 The importance of community and reflection 🪐 Challenges in relationships and setting boundaries 🪐 Living authentically and overcoming societal expectations If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure about your purpose, this conversation invites you to dig deep and reflect on what truly matters. — This episode was made possible by Hertility, the go-to brand for women’s health, offering hormone and fertility testing, online consultations, and in-person treatments with the UK’s top experts. For £10 off your first order, use the code Caggie10 here and get started on your journey to peace of mind. We're so excited to be partnering with WoodWick this season. Check out their timeless, elegant collection that's bursting with indulgence here. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to the Saturn Returns podcast for future episodes, where we dive deep into the transformative journey of Saturn’s return with inspiring guests and thought-provoking conversations. If this episode resonated with you, we’d love your support. Please take a moment to comment and share your thoughts. Your feedback means so much and helps us reach more listeners! Keep up with Caggie: 🪐 Follow Caggie on Instagram: @caggiesworld 🪐 Subscribe to Caggie’s Substack for insights into her personal journey Discover more from Saturn Returns: 🪐 Instagram, YouTube and TikTok 🪐 Order the Saturn Returns book here 🪐 Join our community newsletter here 🪐 Explore all things Saturn Returns here
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