Focusing on Healing with Heart, Humor, and Humanity with Meg Stafford

In this soulful and uplifting episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with guest Meg Stafford, a social worker in private practice for over 34 years, an award-winning memoirist, and a lifelong mental health advocate. With over four decades of experience supporting others through their emotional journeys, Meg shares the wisdom she's gathered from the therapy room and her vibrant life.

From the meaning of “Selective Hearing” to the power of storytelling, Julie and Meg explore what it means to shift our focus toward healing without ignoring the challenges. With honesty, humor, and heart, this conversation reminds us that we are all in this together.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• What inspired Meg’s 40+ year journey in mental health and how her perspective has grown with time and experience.
• The true meaning of “Selective Hearing” and how consciously choosing where we place our attention can support healing.
• Powerful lessons from Meg’s two award-winning memoirs that blend family, adventure, and emotional depth.
• How biking, hiking, and traveling help Meg stay grounded and process the emotional weight of her work.
• The barriers that often keep people from seeking help, as well as how connection, community, and sometimes even a song can make all the difference.

🎧 Join Julie and Meg for a beautiful exploration of how we can all walk each other home—one step, story, and breath at a time.