The Overflow Project

Michael S. Nakamura Neighborhood Park

95-1200 Hikikaulia Street, 96789, Mililani, HI, United States

Samantha Berlier- Founder & CEO

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Hi! My name is Samantha (“Sam I Am”) Berlier, Founder and CEO of The Overflow Project. My story begins in a very dark place, I had experienced childhood abuse, many major traumatic events including one incident which caused severe chronic pain and disability, DV as a young adult, and many other experiences which left me feeling hopeless. I was diagnosed with Major Depression at 9, after having multiple years of symptoms. I hated myself, I hated my life, I saw no point to anything, even attempting to leave numerous times. I stayed in that mental space consistently for many years, into adulthood. I developed CPTSD, Anxiety, as well as MANY mindsets, beliefs and perspectives which held me back in more ways than I realized at the time. For the longest time I felt like there was nothing to be done. I told myself that "because other people hurt me, I was damaged, therefore doomed." Until one day I decided that absolutely anything was better than accepting this fate. I began researching from every angle possible. I spent years learning intellectual therapy techniques, Somatic/bodily practices, breathing exercises, Yoga, Meditation, Prayer/Faith, MANY Core Belief Transformation Techniques. I read books, and articles, research studies and blogs. I learned about formal diagnosis' and pharmaceuticals, as well as homeopathic remedies. I became beyond passionate to learn as MUCH as possible on the topics of healing, and I began experimenting with myself. I tried dozens upon dozens, if not hundreds of practices and exercises and techniques. I tried many different therapies with many different professionals. Over the years, I took notes of what worked, what didn't, what felt scammy, what felt authentic. What felt freeing, and what seemed to breed shame. Over my healing journey I created my OWN healing method combining, adjusting and adding to everything I learned along the way.I have always been a deeply empathetic and caring individual. I always go out of my way to pour love into others in anyway possible. Some days that means complimenting a stranger, or giving a houseless individual some food. I have long dreamt of being able to do MORE for my community. When I walk about my life, I pick up garbage on my path. With my sensitive nature- I have found myself in many moments of frustration, wondering why people don't do more for our community-whether each other, or Mother Earth. These past few years I entered an era in my healing journey of taking FULL accountability for my life, which is when I realized: if this world needs more love, than it must start with me. If I feel sad when I see litter, then I must be the one to pick it up. When I feel heartache because an individual on the street looks exhausted, I must be the one to offer a drink. If I wish there was a program to help survivors of abuse get what they need to flee, then I must gather resources and help in anyway possible. I have accepted that (much like my internal healing journey) that not only are we NOT doomed, but also that no one is coming in to save the day for us. No one will swoop in and heal my traumas, no one will swing in on a vine and rid Mother Nature of all which ails her, no one will charge in on a horse and take care of our society. So, I must take a stand. That's exactly why I've spent a great portion of my time building this project, in which we pour into ourselves, heal ourselves and then heal our community. If we want to see more love, then we must BE more loving. Choosing to take action rather than complain has been the most liberating thing I've ever done, and I invite you to join us along this path.Tiktok Handle: @ spirits_of_the_souls