Season 1 Ep 14: Growing Into the Light: In Memory of David Schnarch
Two years ago, on October 8, 2020, my teacher, David Schnarch died suddenly.
Anyone who knew Dave even for a few moments, could see that he had an arresting presence. Tall and broad-shouldered with high contrast, salt and pepper hair, strong features, and an electric gaze that, when focused on you, elicited the distinct and disarming feeling that he was looking into some dusty and hidden back corner of your soul.
I have tried and failed to pay tribute to Dave before, but in this episode, I will attempt it again through my personal recollections of his work, and how his training and methodology impacted me and my practice.
Content note: This episode contains somewhat detailed references to sexuality and mention of fertility treatment.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
How I first encountered Dave’s work in the self-help section of a new age store
Why I booked a flight to Germany for a training before even reading the book it would be based on
The vulnerable, though anonymous, share that made me feel profoundly seen
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About Riva
Riva Stoudt is a therapist based in Portland, Oregon. When she's not working with patients, she likes to talk about all the things a therapist isn't "supposed" to talk about.
