Speaking & Media
My talks explore how to live a meaningful, grounded, connected life, especially after religion. I’m interested in what “best practices” look like for people who no longer have a built-in roadmap.
This page gathers some of the places I’ve spoken and the conversations I’ve been part of.
Talks
Navigating the Void: Faith Transitions Through an Existential Lens
The research about the faith transition experience and how existential therapy provides a helpful framework for people rebuilding a worldview.
The Neuropathway Less Traveled: Practices for Healing and Growth
Neuroplasticity and the many do-it-yourself and therapeutic practices that help people create meaningful change.
Emotions for Overthinkers
A practical and compassionate framework for analytical “in-their-head” people who want to understand and work with emotions.
- Salt Lake Oasis
- Utah Valley Oasis
My Beef with the Buddha: Reclaiming Attachment and Connection
Monks may look peaceful, but most of us live in families and relationships—and research shows that humans regulate and heal through connection.
Podcasts
ART and Trauma Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy: What it is, how it works, and why it can be so effective.
Faith Transitions and Existential Therapy
Writing & Advocacy
Early-onset breast cancer: a survivor’s story — KevinMD
My experience as a stage 3C breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 32, and why younger women deserve better early detection tools.
For more personal reflections, see my blog.
Side Project
Utah Name Lab
The world needed better technology to create more unique Utah-style names. I heeded the call.
Inquiries
If you’re interested in a conversation, interview, or community talk, feel free to reach out.
I’m always open to projects that feel aligned.
Email: sara@sararands.com