Pain Turned Power: How Jaclyn Fortier Redefines Healing, Leadership & Mental Health

<p>What happens when pain becomes your greatest teacher?</p><p>In this deeply human and transformative episode of the <strong>Mastery Podcast with Dr. Sas (Dr. Sasitorn Sukkasem)</strong>, Dr. Sas sits down with <strong>Jaclyn Fortier</strong>, a licensed therapist, founder of <em>Carolina Counseling &amp; Wellness</em>, and one of the nation’s leading voices in women’s safety and mental health advocacy.</p><p>Jaclyn’s story is not just about survival - it’s about <strong>transformation</strong>. From experiencing domestic violence to becoming an advocate for healing and safer workplace cultures, she has turned her lived experience into a movement of empowerment and compassion. Her journey reminds us that even in silence, there is strength - and when that voice rises, it can change everything.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Jaclyn and Dr. Sas explore:</p><ul><li><p>What it truly means to <strong>find your voice</strong> after trauma</p></li><li><p>How gratitude and self-mastery can transform pain into purpose</p></li><li><p>Why women’s safety is not just personal - it’s professional and cultural</p></li><li><p>How leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces that heal, not harm<br></p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever struggled to move forward from hardship or wanted to understand how emotional healing connects to leadership, this episode will speak directly to your soul.</p><p>This isn’t just a story - it’s a mirror. A reminder that you, too, can turn your pain into power.</p><p>🎧 Watch or listen now and rediscover what strength really sounds like.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Jaclyn Fortier: </strong></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.carolinacounselingwellness.com/"><u> https://www.carolinacounselingwellness.com/</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-fortier/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-fortier/</u></a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jaclynfortier2022/"><u> https://www.facebook.com/jaclynfortier2022/</u></a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonade_maker/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/lemonade_maker/</u></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Dr. Sas (Dr. Sas Sukkasem):</strong></p><p>Website:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRicWo0SkY3eG9oeGF5M3hPRlEzSXdfSUNpUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMEdmQk1QdnhCWFRJZGQ5bFR2RTdwR3hhSzM3Z3YzVVV3alNPTXBXTnRoTmdpNGlfUEI1S1BuYlI5bGVqRS04MTNSc0x0d1kzRDYzXzFLOFJSQ25lUmN6d1FHdDJyZ1ZjbkxMaUk3SGJUd2FZU1FMWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drsas.us%2F&v=ZdJ1MfbGo54"> </a><a href="https://www.drsas.us/">https://www.drsas.us/</a></p><p>Crush It On Cam:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVVyb1hyelNhTFJBc1ZYelV1cVM5UVZfR01hd3xBQ3Jtc0trYkpSYWxETzlTMDZjT240R2R0NkY5LUtEWWlSY2o4M0ZkcnRaT3h2Q1ZfdTBBTnZUOU1ZQ1BBTXFOOGRCV2ZoVnBrMXAzbW9YTFJmMUpWMlRlQjFVN19iQ0JQNlhEX1hYa2JmWERlYjhTSXJ5THNpaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crushitoncam.com%2F&v=ZdJ1MfbGo54"> </a><a href="https://www.crushitoncam.com">https://www.crushitoncam.com</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1LNWZzTFVZNDBTMVloYWw0czZrT0REWUhOUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdjM0QTY5eS1sVTR6ai13NS1nZnA0WVFRTmNNVXJhVGJkNjFBeDU5czhUZlFBU05HeWp4cGxtV3lHYmdlbmJtY0dHYTZxbVBDQURfaTl3dzhXcHhoVzFHSnNMRzJPTXljeGFqUHNFOWNrcTRPSU1kRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrsasmastery&v=ZdJ1MfbGo54">   / drsasmastery  </a></p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmj7Z8djRYI6Qtf7i7eeD1Q">    / @dr_sas  </a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDBzNjJhY3FJend2T1VOZWJ4SXZJUXdic3duUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSFZTc25sRTlQLWN1U3hTY051SjNvdlRCcGkyUXR6ZkdQTjMxYUdnSVphcmRZZ0hFa2ZDYm5NX0o1bmxxS3Q4d2R4eUVaYTBtdmFXaVA5MWhwY0wwM1RUakdEc0tRaGxMQnVlWHdmNDY5Y0lWM29LYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr._sas&v=ZdJ1MfbGo54">   / dr._sas  </a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https:/