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Widening Your Window of Tolerance: How the Nervous System Learns Safety - Solo Episode

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I explore one of the most important concepts in nervous system healing: the window of tolerance.

I realized it's something I don't talk about enough and with so much information circulating about nervous system regulation, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what actually works. I

So in this episode, I break down what we’re really talking about when we talk about “regulating the nervous system” and why the goal isn’t to stay calm all the time, but to expand the range of experiences your system can hold.

You’ll learn how the nervous system moves between activation and shutdown, why these responses are protective rather than pathological, and how small experiences of safety can gradually widen the window of tolerance over time.

Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, trauma-informed somatic work, and years of clinical experience, I explain why healing isn’t about thinking your way into regulation, it’s about experience, sensation, relationship, and repetition.

I also offers a simple practice you can try immediately to begin supporting your nervous system.

This episode is for therapists, healers, and anyone curious about how the body and nervous system shape our emotional and physical well-being.

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When the Nervous System is Stuck: Neurodivergince, Chronic Illness & the Path Back to Regulation with Micah Saviet, MSW, LCSW-C, NBC-HWC

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with therapist, coach, and researcher Micah Saviet, MSW, LCSW-C, NBC-HWC to explore the powerful intersection of nervous system regulation, Neurodivergence, trauma, and chronic illness. Micah is a therapist and board-certified health and wellness coach who specializes in working with adults at the intersection of trauma, ADHD, and chronic illness. His integrative somatic approach draws from mindfulness, energy psychology, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), brainspotting, somatic experiencing, and parts work to support lasting healing and nervous system regulation.

Micah shares his personal story of living with ADHD and navigating years of unexplained chronic illness before discovering the role of nervous system dysregulation and limbic system patterns in driving both emotional and physical symptoms. Together, we dive into why traditional top-down therapies sometimes fall short, and why body-based approaches that work directly with the nervous system can create deeper and more sustainable healing.

We also explore how many neurodivergent adults spend years compensating and masking before their systems begin to break down, and how therapy can help restore regulation, self-trust, and embodied awareness. If you’re interested in the connection between the nervous system, spirituality, embodiment, and trauma healing, this episode will open up an entirely new perspective.

Micah is also the co-author of the upcoming book:

Flourishing with Adult ADHD: The Evidence-Based Guide to Client Wellbeing for Therapists and Coaches

The book offers a strength-based, research-informed framework to help clinicians support wellbeing, agency, and self-determination in neurodivergent adults.

Connect with Micah:

Webiste: www.adulttraumaandadhdsolutions.com

LinkedIn: @MicahSaviet; @Adult Trauma and ADHD Solutions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adulttrauma_adhdsolutions

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adulttraumaandadhdsolutions

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Embodiment Is Spiritual: The Story Beneath My Work

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

For years, I’ve spoken about spirituality, nervous system regulation, somatics, Reiki, and embodiment.

But I’ve never shared the story underneath all of it....because I didn't know it existed.

This episode is not my credentials.
It’s not my training history.
It’s the lived experience that I know understand shaped everything I do and everything I teach.

From being born four pounds, fifteen ounces…
To proprioceptive challenges and chronic clumsiness…
To finding regulation through gymnastics…
To surviving placenta accreta and three months of pain absorbing what my body refused to release…
To miscarriage, faith, dissociation, and coming home through movement…

This is the story of how my body became, and continues to be the curriculum.

If you’ve ever felt like your nervous system was working harder than everyone else’s…
If you’ve understood your patterns but still felt stuck…
If you’ve sensed that embodiment is the missing piece…

This episode is for you.

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Psychotherapeutic Reiki Fundamentals is rooted in this lived experience: the belief that when the therapist’s nervous system is regulated, the field changes. Enrollment is open.

Learn more here: https://jsilverman.systeme.io/fundamentals

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From Lock to Liberation isn’t something I invented.
It’s the map my body has been drawing for 55 years.

Thank you for listening.

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Just Because It’s Normal Doesn’t Mean It’s Natural: Ayurveda, Digestion & the Path Back to Balance

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In this conversation, I sit down with therapist and Ayurvedic student Kara Mifflin to explore a powerful idea:

Just because something is common… doesn’t mean it’s natural.

So many of us accept chronic stress, fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, and disconnection as simply “part of life.” But what if many of the symptoms we’ve normalized are actually signs of imbalance — not our natural state?

In this episode, we explore how Ayurveda, nervous system awareness, and spiritual connection can help us return to a more balanced, energized, and aligned way of living.

Kara shares how small shifts — beginning with something as simple as breakfast — transformed her own health and how she now integrates Ayurvedic principles into her clinical work. Together, we talk about digestion not only as a physical process, but as our capacity to metabolize emotions, stress, and life experiences.

We also explore the connection between energy, mental health, and spirituality — and how reconnecting with something greater than ourselves can support healing, safety, and meaning.

This conversation is an invitation to question what we’ve been taught to accept as “normal”… and to rediscover what it means to feel truly well.

✨ In this episode we explore:

Why “normal” doesn’t always mean healthy or natural
Ayurveda as a holistic system for balance and wellbeing
Digestion as the foundation of physical and emotional health
How undigested experiences can show up as symptoms
Simple daily practices that support nervous system regulation
The role of energy and spiritual connection in healing
Why we may be meant to feel far better than we think

🌿 Key takeaway

We often adapt to feeling unwell because everyone around us feels the same.
But our natural state is not constant stress and depletion — it’s balance, clarity, and vitality.

When we begin tending to digestion, energy, and self-connection, we don’t just manage symptoms — we start to feel how good we were always meant to feel.🔗

Connect with Kara Mifflin

karamifflin@gmail.com

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Grounded Mysticism & Neuroplastic Healing: Trance, Safety, and the Nervous System with Juliana Sloane

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I am joined by Juliana Sloane, a Buddhist teacher, hypnotherapist, and depth-oriented healer who blends ancient wisdom traditions with modern neuroscience and client-centered neuroplasticity.

Together, we explore how altered states of consciousness, including hypnosis, shamanic journey work, and meditation, can support deep healing without overwhelming the nervous system. This conversation bridges spirituality, trauma-informed care, and practical nervous system regulation, offering a grounded alternative to “more intense” healing experiences.

In this episode, we explore:

Why altered states can support healing beyond talk therapy
The nervous system’s role in safety, fear, and symptom persistence
How hypnosis and shamanic journey work differ from (and complement) psychedelic experiences
Why bite-sized, paced healing matters for integration
How trance states support neuroplasticity and regulation
Working with chronic pain, chronic illness, and life-altering diagnoses through relationship—not resistance
The idea of “practical mysticism”: staying embodied while engaging expansive consciousness
How to choose the right modality based on safety, capacity, and readiness

This episode is especially meaningful for therapists, healers, and spiritually curious humans who feel they’ve “done the work” but sense there is something deeper calling—without wanting to overwhelm their system in the process.Juliana also offers online meditation classes, in-person teaching throughout the Southwest, and seasonal retreats for those seeking deeper immersion.

If healing feels overwhelming, this conversation is a reminder that safety—not intensity—is what allows transformation to last. You don’t have to force change; your nervous system already knows the way when it feels supported.

🌿 Learn more about Juliana’s work:

Website: https://julianasloane.com

Upcoming Women's Retreat: https://offgridretreats.org/events/april2026deeprest

Instagram: instagram.com/julianasloane

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Integrating Nervous System, Somatic & Energy Work in Therapy — A Conversation with Kanjana Hartshorne

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with fellow psychotherapist, Reiki practitioner, and holistic educator Kanjana Hartshorne for a deeply grounded and expansive conversation about what it truly means to treat the whole person in therapy.

Kanjana shares her journey from cancer care and hospice work into building a somatic- and energy-informed private practice — and eventually a growing ecosystem of trainings, retreats, and clinician support spaces. Together, we explore the gap many therapists feel between traditional clinical training and the lived practices that actually sustain us as humans and healers.

This conversation weaves together nervous system regulation, intuition, movement, meaning-making, neurodiversity, and the importance of practitioner embodiment — reminding us that therapy is not just something we do, but something we are.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

Why words alone are often not enough in trauma, grief, and chronic illness work
The importance of practitioner self-regulation and embodiment
How intuition is a developed skill, not an innate talent you either have or don’t
Using movement, yoga, and somatic awareness ethically in therapy sessions
Why nervous system regulation does not mean being calm all the time
The role of co-regulation — and why it can’t be replaced by self-paced programs or AI
Personalized nervous system care vs. one-size-fits-all interventions
Supporting neurodivergent nervous systems with flexibility, choice, and permission
Integrating meaning-making, consciousness, and regulation for deeper healing
How therapists can move beyond the couch while staying ethical, grounded, and attuned

🌱 About Kanajana

Kanjana Hartshorne is a psychotherapist, Reiki practitioner, yoga therapist, and educator who specializes in integrative, somatic, and nervous-system-informed care. She is the founder of Healing Hearts Wellness and the creator of Wander Home — offering CE trainings, retreats, and innovative tools to help clinicians work more holistically and sustainably.
🔗 Connect with Kina:

Practice & Therapy: HealingHeartsWellness.com
Trainings, Retreats & CE Programs: WanderHomeRetreats.com (launching soon)
Instagram: @healingheartswellness @wanderhome.tlc

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When Symptoms Speak: Homeopathy, Safety, and the Intelligence of the Body

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I’m joined by Lauren Messina, a board-certified classical homeopath whose mission is healing generations one family at a time.

Lauren shares her deeply personal journey into homeopathy, shaped by a lifetime of chronic illness, autoimmune diagnoses, and a profound desire to approach healing differently, both for herself and for her children. What unfolds is a powerful conversation about the body’s innate intelligence, the meaning behind symptoms, and how true healing happens when we stop suppressing signals and start listening.

Together, we explore how homeopathy works as a whole-person system of medicine, addressing mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual layers of experience. Lauren explains the Law of Similars in accessible terms and describes how individualized remedies gently signal the body to restore balance—much like helping the nervous system recognize safety after long-standing misfires.

From grief manifesting as physical illness, to why chronic symptoms require patience and skilled case management, this episode bridges homeopathy with nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, and relational healing. It’s a conversation especially resonant for therapists, healers, and anyone curious about approaches that honor the body’s wisdom rather than override it.

In this episode, we explore:

What homeopathy is—and what it isn’t
Why symptoms are messengers, not enemies
How chronic illness reflects imbalance rather than failure
The role of safety, regulation, and collaboration in healing
Why individualized care matters (and protocol approaches often miss the mark)
How homeopathy complements psychotherapy and nervous-system-based work
The spiritual and generational ripple effects of true healing

Lauren also shares insights into her clinical process, the importance of patience in chronic healing, and why homeopathy often finds people exactly when they’re ready.

🔗 Connect with Lauren

To learn more or schedule a discovery call, visit:
https://www.heirloomministries.org

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Power Stories & the Medicine of Myth: Finding Soul Safety Through Storytelling with April Isaacs

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

In this deeply poetic conversation, I sit down with writer, photographer, and intuitive storyteller April Isaacs, creator of Power Story Tarot Readings and author of The Ecstatic Wanderer. From years spent living nomadically in her van “Firefly” to discovering myth as a mirror for the soul, April shares how story, tarot, and wilderness have become her way of helping others reclaim their personal power.

Together, Jodi and April explore:T

The difference between being “read to” and being witnessed and why the latter transforms.
The origin of Power Story Readings and how mythic archetypes can awaken inner guidance.
Why seeking curiosity instead of certainty can regulate the nervous system and create safety for the soul to remember.
How storytelling in community (like Way of Council circles) restores collective regulation and belonging.
Practices for tuning in to your body’s stories through myth, dreams, and ritual.

April reminds us that story is medicine, and being witnessed is sacred. Whether through tarot, myth, or dream, each of us holds a story that wants to be remembered, one that can lead us home to ourselves.

Connect with April Isaacs:
🌐 ecstaticwanderer.com

📰 The Ecstatic Wanderer Substack

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Presence Over Perfection: Remembering the Healer Within

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when the healer becomes the one who needs healing?

In this moving and illuminating conversation, I sit down with Amy Marohn, a spiritual hypnotherapist, channel, and former rehabilitation professional whose own “mystery illness” and near-death experience became the catalyst for her soul’s unfolding.

Amy shares how years of chronic illness, medical dismissal, and despair led her to a life-changing moment of surrender and how that surrender opened the door to spiritual guidance, intuitive awakening, and a completely new way of understanding healing.

Together we explore:

The sacred turning points that awaken healers to their deeper purpose
How chronic illness and loss of control can become spiritual initiations
Why the most powerful medicine we offer clients is our authentic presence
How to release the chase for “more certifications” and trust your own inner guidance
Practices to attune your frequency, clear your channel, and remember the healer within

This episode is a heartfelt invitation for therapists, healers, and helpers to slow down, listen inwardly, and rediscover the quiet frequency of authenticity that allows true healing to unfold, both for ourselves and for those we serve.

Resources Mentioned

Amy Marohn’s book: Whispers Beyond the Veil: Channeled Teachings Inspired by the Spirit World
Amy Marohn's Website: sensoriumhypnosis.com

You can follow Amy on her socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymarohn.spiritualhypnosis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMarohnSpiritualHypnosis#

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amythehypnotist-HigherSelfHelp

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Healing the Primal Wound: Intuition, Energy, and Self-Care with Tammy Waldron

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing and the RISE Intuitive Healing Arts Center. Tammy shares her powerful story of being adopted at five days old, the lifelong impact of her primal wound, and how energy healing opened the doorway to deep transformation as it touched places that traditional talk therapy could not.

Together, we explore:

The hidden wounds of adoption and intergenerational trauma.
Why traditional “mindset work” can’t fully resolve survival responses.
The transformative potential of Theta Healing, Silent Counseling, and other spirit-led practices.
How therapists and healers can prevent burnout by learning to regulate their own systems.
The role of intuition as a precision clinical tool for therapists and practitioners.
The power of presence, playfulness, and holding life’s challenges lightly.

Tammy also previews her upcoming presentation at the 2025 IFS Institute Conference on integrating Theta Healing with IFS, and she offers listeners a free gift to begin practicing nervous system regulation today.

Learn more and connect with Tammy at towandawellbeing.com

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Embodied Freedom: A Holistic Path to Awakening the Authentic Self from Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso (“Dr. Nae”)—therapist, author, and survivor—to explore the complex reality of trauma bonds and the pathways to healing. Drawing on her personal story and professional expertise in somatic psychotherapy, Dr. Nae reveals how trauma bonds erode identity, how spirituality and surrender open the door to freedom, and why holistic practices like vagal toning, meditation, and ritual support nervous system repair.

Together, we discuss:

The hidden power dynamics and intermittent reinforcement at the heart of trauma bonds.
How survivors can reconnect with their authentic selves through body-based and spiritual practices.
The role of surrender, meaning-making, and community in the healing process.
Practical tools—from vagus nerve toning to ritual practices—that support nervous system regulation.
Why resilience cannot be built in isolation and the importance of safe, supportive community.

This conversation is a must-listen for therapists, healers, and anyone seeking holistic pathways out of relational trauma and toward liberation of the soul.

You can find Dr. Nae at the following socials:

Instagram: @therealdrnadine
TikTok: @drnaelmft
Facebook: @drnaelmft
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Pinterest: @DrNadineMacaluso
Linkedin: Dr. Nadine (Dr. Nae) Macaluso
Youtube: @TheRealDrNadine

Website: https://drnae.com/

Learn more about the Survthriver community here

Purchase Dr. Nae's book, Run Like Hell

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Walking Into the Room Like You Belong: Integrating Holistic Practices into Therapy with LeNaya Smith Crawford, LMFT

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with the inspiring LeNaya Smith Crawford, licensed therapist, holistic educator, business mentor, sound healer, and founder of the Holistic Therapist Academy.

LeNaya shares her journey of weaving together clinical expertise, ancestral wisdom, and somatic/spiritual practices to create a truly holistic approach to mental health. From navigating the pressure of “staying in your lane” to reclaiming authenticity in the therapy room, she offers both practical insights and soulful reminders for therapists and healers.

Together, we explore:

Why authenticity is non-negotiable in healing work
How to ethically and confidently integrate holistic modalities into clinical practice
The impact of colonization and code-switching on self-expression and burnout
Trauma-informed facilitation and the importance of autonomy and safety
The role of community healing alongside individual therapy
The vision behind the Holistic Therapist Academy and the upcoming Holistic Therapist Conference

Whether you’re a therapist, healer, or seeker, this conversation will expand your perspective on what it means to show up fully—and walk into every room like you were sent there.

Connect with LeNaya Smith Crawford:

Holistic Therapist Academy Info Session: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-academy-info-session
LeNaya’s General Website: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/
Holistic Therapist Conference 2025: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-conference-2025
The Healers’ Bali Retreat: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/thehealersretreat

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Holding Space for Soul-Level Shifts: Beyond Talk, Into Energy and Awakening with Joseph Drumheller

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this expansive and heartfelt episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Joseph Drumheller, clinical hypnotherapist, spiritual teacher, and founder of JDH Academy. With over 30 years of experience and a rich personal journey through mystical awakening, Joseph invites us into the deeper terrain of healing where talk therapy meets quantum energy and soul-level transformation.

Together, we explore:

How hypnotherapy can uncover and release subconscious emotional imprints
The therapist’s role in holding space when clients experience unexpected shifts
What it means to facilitate healing without “fixing”
How unprocessed emotion creates repeating patterns—and how to move through them
Joseph’s global silent meditation group and spontaneous experience with new energy transmission
Nature as co-regulator, healer, and guide
The four spiritual pillars that raise personal vibration: compassion, self-acceptance, forgiveness, and gratitude
Navigating spiritual awakening without bypassing the pain that can come with it

This conversation is a deep affirmation for therapists, healers, and seekers who feel called to hold space for more than words—for energy, awakening, and the soulful unknown.

✨ Learn more about Joseph and his offerings and to sign up for his weekly meditations: https://jdhacademy.org

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Chris Hancock on Transpersonal IFS, Divine Guidance & Soul-Led Therapy

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

What happens when a seasoned therapist reaches the edge of burnout—and instead of quitting, answers the call of his soul?

In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Chris Hancock, LCSW, to explore his powerful journey from conventional talk therapy to a transformative practice grounded in mysticism, divine partnership, and transpersonal IFS.

Chris shares:

His dark night of the soul and how surrender led to profound spiritual awakening
How he co-created Multidimensional Divine Light Transmission (MDLT) and Transpersonal IFS
His sacred partnership with Mother Mary and other divine beings
How he integrates spirit-led guidance with IFS to support deep inner healing
The daily practices and discernment that help him stay grounded and ethical in this work
Reflections on collective transformation, post-pandemic shifts, and why now is the time to lead with our wholeness

This is a must-listen for therapists, healers, and seekers feeling the nudge to do things differently. Whether you’re standing at your own edge or just curious about soul-aligned therapy, Chris’s wisdom will meet you where you are—with reverence, humor, and the gentlest invitation to come home to yourself.

Connect with Chris Hancock

Website: therapyoutsidethebox.com
Instagram: @therapyoutsidethebox

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Exploring Neurodiversity in Therapy: Communication, Connection & Healing (Part 2)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I’m joined once again by the wise and compassionate Ayla Ault for part two of our conversation on supporting neurodivergent clients—particularly those who are late-diagnosed and high-masking.

Together, we explore the healing potential of weaving clinical skill with intuitive, holistic presence. We talk about the deeply personal ways neurodivergent individuals experience the world, through unique communication styles, sensory sensitivities, and inner landscapes that are often overlooked or misunderstood.

We also explore how special interests and affirming communities—like Dungeons & Dragons, BDSM, and spiritual groups can become vital sources of safety, identity, and belonging.

This conversation is a heartfelt invitation to meet neurodivergent clients with attuned curiosity, softness, and deep respect so they can feel truly seen, honored, and supported on their healing journey.

You can learn more about Ayla here:

www.aultholistictherapy.com

@aultholistictherapy (IG, Youtube)

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Listening Within: The Somatic and Spiritual Medicine of Sound with Paula Scatolini

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this soulful episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I’m joined by the wise and grounded Paula Scatoloni, a teacher of Somatics, Psychology, Spirituality, and Sound, with over two decades of experience integrating modern science and ancient wisdom into transformational healing practices. Together we dive into the beautiful intersection of body, sound, and spirit.

Paula shares her journey weaving somatic psychology, spirituality, and sound into a deeply integrative healing approach. We explore her work with Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and sound-based tools like the Safe and Sound Protocol—highlighting how frequency, resonance, and rhythm can help us connect with the deeper layers of the nervous system and the soul.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing isn’t just cognitive, it’s energetic, embodied, and relational. We talk about the importance of therapists doing their own inner work and how sound can be a bridge into greater regulation, coherence, and transformation.

Whether you're a therapist, a healer, or someone walking your own path of recovery, this episode invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and remember the wisdom your body already holds.

You can find Paula at the following links:

www.paulascatoloni.com

instagram @paulascatolini

facebook is Paula Scatoloni, Transformative Harmonics

You Tube podcast is Transformative Harmonics® or can find us on Apply, Spotify, or I-Heart Radio

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The Intuitive Soul of Neurodivergence: A Holistic Conversation with Ayla Ault (Part 1)

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

We’re kicking off Season 3 with an episode that’s as insightful as it is soul-stirring. I’m joined by Ayla Ault, a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent clients — especially late-diagnosed ADHDers and Autists.

Ayla brings a powerful blend of clinical wisdom and intuitive insight, weaving together polyvagal theory, attachment-based practices, somatics, Reiki, and intuitive readings to support healing on every level.

Together, we explore how neurodivergent folks often carry a deep intuitive sensitivity — and why learning to ground that energy is essential for discerning intuition from anxiety.

This conversation is a rich dive into the ways holistic and spiritual practices can regulate, nourish, and empower neurodivergent nervous systems — and how we, as therapists and healers, can show up more consciously and creatively for our clients.

✨ Whether you're a practitioner or just wildly curious, this episode is full of gems you won't want to miss.

You can learn more about Ayla here:

www.aultholistictherapy.com

@aultholistictherapy (IG, Youtube)

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Is Psychotherapeutic Reiki Right for You? What We’ve Learned from Teaching Therapists to Integrate Reiki

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to The Spiritually Curious Therapist! In today’s deeply enriching episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and colleague, Elizabeth “Liz” Hides, as we dive into the heart of Psychotherapeutic Reiki—what it is, how it's evolving, and why it's transforming psychotherapy practices across the field.

Liz and I have been on a shared journey for the past several years, integrating Reiki with clinical psychotherapy and co-creating training experiences for therapists looking to ethically and confidently bring energy healing into their work. In this episode, we reflect on:

🌿 How we moved beyond the Reiki table and into an embodied, integrative therapeutic presence
🌀 The powerful impact of using Reiki to support clients navigating grief, loss, trauma, and emotional healing
💡 Why embodied presence and personal energetic practices are foundational to this work
🧭 How to ethically and practically bring Reiki into your therapy room—yes, even if you’ve struggled with the "how" before
🛠️ What distinguishes Reiki-assisted psychotherapy from community Reiki, and how we help clinicians stay aligned with their boards
🔍 Why the Psychotherapeutic Reiki Foundations Course is the course we wish we had when we were starting out

We also break down the differences between Reiki-assisted psychotherapy (our umbrella term) and Psychotherapeutic Reiki (based on Dr. Richard Curtin’s protocol)—and how we use both to hold space for profound healing, spiritual alignment, and nervous system safety in clinical settings.

✨ Whether you're Reiki-attuned and unsure how to integrate it into your clinical work, or a seasoned practitioner ready to deepen your impact, this conversation will inspire and inform.

👥 Ready to Join Us?
Our next Foundations Cohort begins Fall 2025, and we’re also developing an asynchronous option for more flexibility. To learn more and apply, visit the link below.

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(Must be Level 2 Reiki attuned and either licensed as a mental health professional or working in a clinical setting.)

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Exploring Healing through Somatics and Sound: An Insightful Conversation with Carol Ann Brayley, the SSP Yoda

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast, I interview Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP, an internationally recognized expert in delivering the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP). Carol Ann discusses her extensive background in trauma work, the transformative power of somatically-oriented therapies, and her journey with SSP and RRP.

We explore the integration of these protocols into therapeutic practice, the role of intuition, and the profound shifts that can occur through deep listening and physiological regulation. We also touch on Carol Ann's unique experiences using these approaches with pets, highlighting the universal applicability and effectiveness of SSP and RRP across different beings.

For more information about Carol Ann and her offerings visit her website and instagram below.

sspyoda.com

Instagram: @SSPYoda

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Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within Episode 4

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this final episode of a 4 part series I discuss the journey of healing from relational trauma and rebuilding self-trust.

I highlight the invisible wounds of emotional neglect and soul fragmentation, explain how trauma affects self-trust, and offers practical steps to reconnect with lost parts of oneself.

Through body awareness, questioning the origin of self-doubt, creating a trust timeline, and using heart-focused breathing techniques, listeners are guided towards reestablishing an inner sense of trust and compassion.

The episode is the final part of a four-part series, aimed at deepening the listener's inner companionship with their true self and providing practical tools for relational trauma recovery.

💫 Ready to deepen your healing journey?
Join the waitlist for my upcoming mini-course, Healing Relational Trauma with Heartmath : https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92

🔗 Links & Resources:

Waitlist: https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92
Connect on IG: @HolisticHeartHealing
Learn more at: therachihealing.com and journeywithkindredsouls.com

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Exploring Spirituality and Healing through Brainspotting and Reiki with Heather Corbet

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist, I welcomesHeather Corbet, spiritual advisor, Reiki teacher, brainspotting consultant, and occupational therapist. Heather shares her journey of integrating spirituality and clinical practice, discussing the profound impact of brainspotting—a therapeutic technique that emphasizes where you look affects how you feel.

Heather elaborates on the synergy between brainspotting and Reiki, the importance of intuition in therapy, and how these practices elevate the healing process. The conversation delves into the scientific and spiritual aspects of brainspotting, collective consciousness, and how aligning with one's spiritual gifts can bring deeper meaning to life and therapy.

For more information about Heather and her amazing offerings visit:

websites:

heathercorbetspiritualadvisor.com

heathercorbet.com

social media:

All of Heather's social media can be found here

Email:

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Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within Episode 3

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within.

In Episode 3, we step beyond the psychological and into the energetic and spiritual layers of trauma recovery. Because healing relational trauma isn’t just about understanding—it’s about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that had to go into hiding to survive.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

How relational trauma fragments our energy and spirit—not just our mind
Why emotional disconnection, numbness, or feeling “not like yourself” are signs of survival, not failure
What soul fragmentation is—and why calling back your lost parts is essential for true healing
How practices like Reiki, HeartMath, intuitive movement, and sacred rituals can support nervous system regulation and soul reconnection

Healing is not about fixing. It’s about remembering.
It’s about reweaving the threads of your heart, body, energy, and soul into wholeness.

💫 Ready to deepen your healing journey?
Join the waitlist for my upcoming mini-course, Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within here: https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92

🔗 Links & Resources:

Waitlist: https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92
Connect on IG: @HolisticHeartHealing
Learn more at: therachihealing.com and journeywithkindredsouls.com

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Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within Episode 2

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In Episode 2 of Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within, we go deeper into the emotional terrain of relational trauma.

This episode is about compassionate understanding—for the parts of you that had to survive in emotionally unsafe environments. We’ll explore how deeply relational trauma shapes our identity and nervous system, and how we adapt in ways that are wise, even when they later become painful.

✨ You’ll hear:

How emotional inconsistency and betrayal create nervous system chaos
The overlooked pain of emotional neglect and the patterns it breeds
Why your coping strategies are signs of your strength—not your flaws

💫 This is not about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you were before the hurt—and reclaiming your way home.

👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the waitlist for my upcoming course, Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within
https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92

🔗 Links & Resources:

Waitlist: https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92
Connect on IG: @HolisticHeartHealing
Learn more at: therachihealing.com and journeywithkindredsouls.com

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Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within (Part 1 of 4 part series)

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Welcome to a brand-new solo series: Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within.

In this 4-part journey, I’ll walk you through the deeper layers of healing relational trauma—not just from a psychological lens, but from a spiritual and nervous system-informed perspective. Together, we’ll explore how healing happens when we reconnect with the body, regulate the nervous system, and remember who we truly are beneath the pain.

In this first episode, I share what makes relational trauma unique—and why it can be so hard to identify and walk away from. Unlike single-event trauma, relational trauma is often subtle, repeated, and rooted in the people we trusted most. Whether it’s emotional neglect, betrayal, or abuse, these wounds run deep—and they often fracture our connection with ourselves.

But this isn’t just about what's broken.
It's about what’s waiting to be reclaimed.

You’ll hear:

The difference between relational trauma and other forms of trauma
How betrayal, neglect, and emotional abuse impact your sense of self
Why trauma healing is not about fixing or controlling others but a journey back to your true self
The concept of trauma bonds and betrayal blindness and why they keep us stuck

✨ Plus, I’ll guide you through a gentle practice to set the foundation of reconnection with your best friend and trusted guide - Your own Heart.

💫 Want to go deeper?
Join the waitlist for my upcoming mini-course:
Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within
Get exclusive early access, bonuses, and support at

https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92

🌀 Resources & Links:

Join the waitlist: https://journey-with-kindred-souls.kit.com/1aad607d92
Connect on Instagram: @HolisticHeartHealing
Learn more about Reiki-assisted psychotherapy + courses: journeywithkindredsouls.com
More information about the ACEs Study

💖 If this episode spoke to your heart, I’d love for you to share it with someone who might need it. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of the series.

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Harnessing Spiritual and Somatic Tools for Healing in the Present Moment with Erin Diedling

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast, I chat with Erin Diedling, a clinical psychotherapist specializing in somatic experiencing for trauma repair.

We discuss Erin’s background in spirituality, psychic gifts, and her passion for healing developmental trauma and attachment issues. The episode delves into the integration of psychic work, including clairvoyance and past lives, and how spiritual gifts are emerging and becoming more acceptable among clinicians.

We explore the importance of bringing light to darkness in therapy and the role of regulated nervous systems in healing. Erin also shares her experiences working in an integrated medical setting and offers insights on how therapists can cultivate and manage their spiritual gifts.

You can find Erin at the following links:

www.ErinDiedling.com

https://www.youtube.com/@erindiedling2295

Instagram @CrossTownPsychic

00:00 Introduction to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast
01:07 Meet Erin Diedling: Clinical Psychotherapist and Spiritual Guide
02:45 Erin's Early Spiritual Experiences
07:05 Integrating Spiritual Gifts in Therapy
10:54 Challenges and Insights in Trauma Work
20:09 The Role of Family and Ancestral Helpers
23:08 Exploring Past and Future Lives
23:57 Exploring Past, Present, and Future Lives
26:05 The Role of Healers and Clinicians
28:28 Integrating Past Lives in Therapy
34:54 Energy Work in Clinical Practice
41:28 Guidance for Therapists Cultivating Their Gifts
46:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Healing Religious Trauma and Embracing Sexual Empowerment with Ann Russo

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast, I welcomes Ann Russo, a therapist and thought leader specializing in healing religious trauma, sexual empowerment, ethical non-monogamy, and queer identity. Anne shares her unique journey from growing up in a non-traditional household to becoming an advocate and healer. We discuss the importance of understanding and integrating spirituality into therapeutic practices, navigating high control religious environments, and facilitating sexual empowerment. Anne also introduces her upcoming book and the Religious Trauma Treatment Model (RTTM), emphasizing the significance of identity reconstruction, self-trust, and emotional regulation. The conversation delves into how therapists can provide culturally competent care, address biases, and uphold ethical standards while working with marginalized communities. Anne offers insights into the concept of 'enthusiastic consent' and the complexities involved in ethical non-monogamy. The episode highlights the need for holistic approaches in mental health that consider the spiritual and religious backgrounds of clients.

00:00 Introduction to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast
01:01 Meet Anne Russo: Advocate and Thought Leader
02:29 Anne's Unique Upbringing and Early Experiences
03:57 Exploring Religion and Sexual Orientation
04:53 Academic Pursuits and Spiritual Awakening
11:08 Integrating Spirituality into Therapy
14:25 Navigating Religion and Spirituality in Therapy
16:49 Judaism and Personal Spiritual Practices
21:33 The Religious Trauma Treatment Model
22:39 Discovering a New Treatment Model
23:07 Identity Reconstruction and Emotional Regulation
24:00 Addressing Religious Trauma
24:41 The Importance of Intake Questions
25:36 High Control Religious Environments
26:36 Integration vs. Moving Away
27:30 Sexual Empowerment and Religious Beliefs
31:04 Ethical Non-Monogamy
33:24 Enthusiastic Consent
37:06 Building Self-Worth and Personal Insight
39:23 Conclusion and Resources

You can find Ann Russo at the following links:

http://www.annrusso.org
https://www.amrtherapy.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annrussolcsw/
https://www.youtube.com/@annrussolcsw

The course referenced in the podcast can be found at

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Increasing Awareness and Presuming Competence: A Lesson from the Telepathy Tapes

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, my sister, Lisa Mesecar, OTR, and I explore the Telepathy Tapes Podcast and the powerful messages it carries. We discuss the profound impact of these tapes on conscious connection, intuition, and the ways they challenge our understanding of communication.

Most importantly, we dive into the urgent call to action from the children—voices that remind us of our role in shaping a more compassionate and awakened world. We discuss in depth the importance of presumed competence and the power of choosing to believe in things we don't understand.

This conversation is both thought-provoking and deeply moving, inviting listeners to tune into higher awareness and respond to the wisdom coming through. Join us for a journey into telepathy, transformation, and the messages we can’t afford to ignore.

Lisa can be contacted at lmesecar@gmail.com

Find the telepathy tapes here.

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Reiki Infused HeartMath: Cultivating Coherence and Inner Stability

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In this special Reiki-infused HeartMath experience, we explore how to bring the heart, mind, and nervous system into coherence using a blend of HeartMath techniques, Reiki energy healing, and somatic awareness.

Discover how to:
✨ Shift from stress to coherence using simple, science-backed HeartMath techniques
✨ Understand the nervous system through a Polyvagal lens and how coherence affects emotional regulation
✨ Experience Reiki-infused coherence activations, helping you feel grounded, present, and heart-centered
✨ Engage in an interactive energy experiment to sense the difference between dysregulation and coherence

Through guided breathwork, Reiki energy transmission, and heart-focused practices, this session helps you feel what true coherence is like—a state of ease, connection, and flow.

🔗 Watch the related YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/pC7cPpvsMns

🔗 Learn more about my work: www.therachihealing.com

www.journeywithkindredsouls.com

💫 If this experience resonated with you, share it with someone who could use a moment of heart-centered healing!

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The Path Back to Wholeness: Integrating Psychology & Spirituality with Ruchika Mehta

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Ruchika Mehta, a psychospiritual teacher and seasoned psychotherapist, to explore the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and embodied healing.

Ruchika shares her transformational journey—from software engineering to transpersonal psychology—and how she integrates Diamond Logos Teachings, body-based practices, and spiritual wisdom to guide others toward deep healing and self-discovery.

✨ What we explore in this episode:
🔹 How spiritual bypassing can prevent true healing
🔹 The role of Diamond Logos Teachings in bridging psychology and spirituality
🔹 How dissociation can be a sign of seeking rest—and how to find true nourishment instead
🔹 Why presence and embodiment are essential for healing
🔹 Reconnecting with our inner essence beyond ego structures

Whether you're a therapist, healer, or seeker, this conversation will deepen your understanding of what it means to heal holistically—mind, body, and soul.

You can find Ruchika at the following links:

Www.ruchikamehta.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ruchikamehta

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Transmute to Heal: Music, Elements, and the Alchemy of Transformation with Lindsey Teuteberg

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsey Teuteberg, MMT, MT-BC, WMTR a board certified music therapist and practicing green witch, for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of music therapy, witchcraft, and the power of transmutation for healing. Lindsey shares how both practices- seemingly different on the surface - are deeply connected through their ability to transform energy and facilitate healing.

Connect with Lindsey:
Website: resonancemusictherapyllc.com
Instagram: @resonance_mt

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The Evolution of a Spiritual Healer with Liz Disterhoft LICSW, Transformational Coach and Master Energy Healer

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Are you a therapist or healer who is on your own spiritual journey? Do you see your own evolution being mirrored by your clients and their needs?

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Liz Disterhoft, LICSW, Transformational Coach and Master Energy Healer. Liz takes us on her journey to fully embracing her authentic self, a path guided by her passion for healing, connection and community. Through learning to listen and trust her inner wisdom, Liz has stepped into life changing work that touches hearts and ignites transformation. From empowering communities and individuals to harnessing the primal energy of the elements- like leading transformative firewalks - Liz shows us what's possible when you embrace your true power and purpose.

Interested in connecting with Liz?
Webiste: COSMIKAInstitute.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosmikainstitute?mibextid=LQQJ4d,

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HeartMath® Lock-In Technique for Post Election Day Stress

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Today is November 6, 2024. Many people woke up this morning feeling shocked, confused and scared. Regardless of your political views or stance, the tension in the country is palpable. As a therapist, I know I am in for a long day and there is so little I can control. HeartMath® really helps me center and ground. I am offering this short and simple HeartMath® Lock In technique in hopes that it helps you too.

You can find more information about HeartMath® at heartmath.org.

I also provide HeartMath® trainings so please reach out with any interest or questions.

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Merging Non Traditional Modalities with Clinical Practice with Dr. Tina Vitolo aka The Black Sheep Therapist

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Are you a licensed mental health therapist with a passion for non traditional modalities? Do you find yourself wishing you could integrate holistic practices into psychotherapy but you are worried as to whether they fall within your scope of practice as a licensed therapist? You won't want to miss this very informative conversation.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Tina Vitolo aka The Black Sheep Therapist. Dr. Vitolo is passionate about helping unconventional mental health therapists become experts in ethically merging their non-traditional modalities into clinical practice. She shares how her own healing experience and education led her on a journey to find ways to merge holistic and complimentary interventions with the traditional mental health world. She began a deep dive into professional ethics and licensing board regulations and has not looked back!

Dr. Vitolo is a champion among us as she has cultured a space for therapists to explore their unconventional side while maintaining a foothold in ethics and the law.

You can find Dr. Vitolo at www.theblacksheepguide.com
Follow Dr. Vitolo's socials:

IG @the_blacksheep_therapist
Tik Tok: @theblacksheeptherapist

Join Black Sheep Therapists: Embracing Unconventional Practices in Mental Health Facebook Group
www.facebook.com/groups/blacksheepguide

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Psychotherapeutic Reiki for Professionals Level One Course Information

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Join Liz Hides and I as we discuss our upcoming course, Psychotherapeutic Reiki for Professionals Level One. If you are a licensed or pre-licensed therapist who is interested in Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy you will want to listen to this episode!

Learn about our exciting and ground breaking course which will run for 8 weeks beginning in September 2024. More information about the course can be found here: https://journeywithkindredsouls.com/reiki-assisted-psychotherapy-training/

If you mention this podcast in your application we will honor the Early Bird discount of $47 through July 15! There are limited spots available so register soon!

Email me at journeykindredsouls@gmail.com with further questions.

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The Value of Human Design in Therapy with Martha Delafield, LCSW

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wished you had a user manual for your unique self and soul purpose? What if you knew your inherent energetic design and the best way for you to move through the world? As a therapist, would it be helpful to know this information about your clients so that you could hold space for their unique design and purpose?

In this episode I interview Martha Delafield, LCSW. Martha has been in private practice for over 30 years during which time she has accumulated an impressive amount of training and experience in a myriad of approaches and techniques including Neuro Optimal Neurofeedback, Energy Psychology, Safe and Sound Protocol, clinical hypnosis and Human Design. As a well rounded and intuitive clinician, Martha relies on Human Design in particular to assist her in understanding how to best support and guide her clients on their individual and unique healing and transformative journeys.

For more information on Human Design:
https://www.humandesignamerica.com/
https://quantumhumandesign.com/

I am currently running a special for March offering Human Design Chart Readings for just $75.

Visit https://journeywithkindredsouls.com/quantum-human-design-tm/ to schedule (limited spots available - sign ups through March 10 will be honored at $75 rate even if scheduled into April)

During this episode Martha and I reference the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP). More information about ACEP can be found at https://www.energypsych.org/

For more information about Martha visit her website at https://marthadelafield.com/ or she can be reached at mgdelafield626@gmail.com

For more information about The Spiritually Curious Therapist please email Jodi at thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

or visit
journeywithkindredsouls.com
therachihealing.com

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Practical Spirituality and the Wisdom of the Body with Blakey Hastings

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode I interview Blakey Hastings. Blakey is a licensed massage therapist specializing in CranioSacral Therapy, an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and a Certified Yoga Therapist.

She has been called a Mystic, Yogi, and “Thoughtful student of life" with a belief that every person is born with a purpose and a desire to feel fulfilled. As a body oriented therapist, Blakey works with her client's "Inner Physician" to guide the work.

She talks about the practical application of spirituality which is the practice of seeking and applying spiritual practices to every day life as a way to feel empowered and connect to "All That Is". This shows up in her professional work as she holds space for her clients so that they can tap into the wisdom of their own body for what they need to heal and evolve.

Contact Blakey through her website at North Star Holistic Health

For more information about this podcast or to contact Jodi Silverman visit Journey With Kindred Souls or email at thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

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Understanding Narcissistic Abuse through a Spiritual Lens and the Importance of a Holistic and Community Approach

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious therapist I chat with Amy Kempe, LPC. Amy is a therapist and Co-founder/Co-owner of CLIMB Health and Wellness which is a comprehensive primary care practice. Amy is also the author of The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists: Pulling Back the Curtain on Manipulation, Gaslighting, and Emotional Abuse in Narcissistic Families.

Listen in as Amy shares the benefits of an integrated and holistic approach to healing and spiritual growth and wellness. Amy talks about the importance of community and taking care of the body so that we have more bandwidth for spirit, leading to holistic healing on all levels.

Amy also dives into the conceptualization of Narcissistic Abuse as Spiritual Abuse, especially when coming from parents who are our original "higher power". This ties into approaching treatment from a community oriented, spiritual and loving approach creating safety for regulation and ultimately individuation.

The following are links to information that Amy mentioned in the podcast.

CLIMB Health and Wellness is a integrated wellness community offering holistic services including primary care, nutrition, mental health treatment, body work, exercise, etc.

To contact Amy info@myhealthclimb.com

Instagram amy.kempe.therapist

The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists: Pulling Back the Curtain on Manipulation, Gaslighting, and Emotional Abuse in Narcissistic Families

Jodi Silverman can be reached at jsilverman@therachihealing.com
website: therachihealing.com
journeywithkindredsouls.com

Therapists who are interested in being interviewed for the podcast can email thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

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Bridging the Science and Spirituality Gap through the Chakras with Isabel Wells

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Have you heard of the Chakras but haven't quite been able to grasp what they actually are? Maybe you have "opened" or "balanced" chakras in a yoga class or meditation but aren't really sure what that means.

In this episode I chat with Isabel Wells aka Izzy. Izzy currently serves as the Director of ReikiCafe University which is a spiritual institute offering trainings in Shamanic Reiki, coaching and spiritual entrepreneurship. As a former student of nursing and psychology turned Reiki practitioner, Izzy works to bridge the gap between science and spirituality busting the myth that Chakras are too "woo" for mainstream healing culture.

In our conversation she shares how her own health crisis led her on a journey to Eastern and Ancient approaches to healing when Western medicine fell short. It was here that she came to know the Chakras and learned how they can be used holistically to address psychological, spiritual and physical disEase.

Izzy shared a bunch of resources for us, all of which are listed below:

ReikiCafe Radio Podcast: https://reikicaferadio.buzzsprout.com
ReikiCafe University: https://www.reikicafeuniversity.com/
ReikiCafe Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReikiCafe

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzy.intothedeep/
My Website: https://www.welcometothedeep.com/
Book a Session: https://calendly.com/into-the-deep/schedule

Izzy's Favorite Chakra Books: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Spirit-Seven-Stages-Healing/dp/0609800140
https://www.amazon.com/Eastern-Body-Western-Mind-Psychology/dp/1587612259/ref=asc_df_1587612259/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312115051380&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4395948276898679872&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlo

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Introduction to Chakra Theory and Emotional Wellness

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Have you ever experienced a day (or maybe several) where everything seems to be going wrong and you can't quite find the ground beneath you? Maybe you feel untethered, disconnected or fearful for no known reason. If so, it might be because your root chakra is unbalanced. This is one example of how our chakras can effect how we feel in day to day life.

In this brief solo episode I introduce the overlay of Chakra Theory and social/emotional development. Understanding how our chakras develop, what they do, and how we can tend to them on a daily basis is key to a successful physical, emotional and spiritual wellness diet.

If you are a therapist or healer and interested in learning more, consider taking my upcoming course, The Chakras and Psychotherapy.

More information at https://journeywithkindredsouls.com/courses/the-chakras-and-psychology/

Jodi's websites
journeywithkindredsouls.com
therachihealing.com

If you currently use Chakras in your psychotherapy practice and would like to contribute to this podcast please reach out to thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

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Riding the Grief Rollercoaster and Letting Go of Outcomes with Lisa Mesecar, OTR

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode I talk with Lisa Mesecar, OTR. Lisa is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who has worked with children in several different settings throughout her 25 year career. Currently she works within a school district which is something she thought she would never do. Her work is not only with the children but also the parents, the teachers and the system as a whole. She is also the mother of a child who developed a disability in late childhood. As his needs became more complex she found herself on the other side of the fence, experiencing for herself the rollercoaster of emotions that go along with the unpredictability of having a child with a disability. Lisa talks about how her spiritual practice has allowed her to stay grounded as both a parent and a professional in this data driven world where outcomes don't necessarily mean healing, and healing doesn't mean fixing.

If you are a parent or a professional interested in reaching out to Lisa for more information she can be reached at lmesecar@gmail.com

Therapists who are interested in being interviewed for the podcast can email thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

Are you interested in how to use Chakra Theory in psychotherapy?
Join our 8 session seminar beginning October 2023 on Chakra Theory and Psychotherapy.

More information available at journeywithkindredsouls.com and therachihealing.com

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Releasing Responsibility Through Spirituality with Kara Bailey Mifflin, LPC, Certified IFS Therapist

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

As a therapist/healer are you sometimes overwhelmed by a feeling of responsibility for healing or helping others?

Join me in this episode as I talk with Kara Bailey Mifflin, LPC and Certified IFS Therapist about how spirituality has allowed her to release the responsibility of fixing others and in turn be fully present, compassionate and expansive with herself, her clients and all of their combined parts.

Kara has had a 30 year career in mental health and recently opened her own private practice in 2021 during the pandemic. Although she has been a therapist for many years, it wasn't until she entered her own recovery process through Adult Children of Alcoholics and Family Dysfunction 8 years ago, that she found spirit, a "power greater than ourselves", in healing. This spiritual journey as well as her own IFS therapy has opened opportunities for radical growth and connection with her parts, especially her inner child, which has led to expansion and joy in her own life as well as the work she does with others.

Show Notes

Kara Bailey Mifflin can be reached at karamifflin@gmail.com

For more information on Adult Children of Alcoholics and Family Dysfunction
https://adultchildren.org/

For more information on Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
https://ifs-institute.com/

Therapists who are interested in being interviewed for the podcast can email thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

Are you interested in how to use Chakra Theory in psychotherapy?
Join our 8 session seminar beginning October 2023 on Chakra Theory and Psychotherapy.

More information available at journeywithkindredsouls.com

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Football, Flow States and Feelings with Bryan Cohen, Licensed Psychologist

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode I interview my long term mentor, friend and colleague, Bryan Cohen. Bryan is a Licensed Psychologist and has had a vibrant and rewarding 40-year career in social services. He is currently semi-retired working part time as a psychotherapist. His passion is working with men and adolescent males and the interface of psychology and spirituality.

Bryan's spiritual journey started with a football pass from his brother which lead to an interest in Sports Psychology ultimately landing him in a Transpersonal Psychology program where he learned about presence, authenticity and what it means to have an ego. In this interview he talks about how these and other teachings have guided him personally and professionally culminating in who he is today and how he shows up for his clients in his psychotherapy practice.

Show Notes:
In the show Bryan refers to several authors and leaders in the field of Psychology and Spirituality. Below are links to information about each of them as well as more information about Transpersonal Psychology.
Irvin Yalom is an existential psychiatrist who is best known for Group Work as well as Death and Dying.
https://www.yalom.com
James Bugental was a psychotherapist and one of the founding fathers of Humanistic Psychology. He also created existential-humanistic psychotherapy.
https://www.bugental.com
Ram Dass was a spiritual teacher, yoga guru and author well known for his inaugural book "Be Here Now".
https://www.ramdass.org
Ken Wilber is a philosopher and author known for his "theory of everything".
https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber
Transpersonal Psychology is a psychological approach that combines western psychological concepts with spirituality, individual experiences and development beyond the adult ego stages.
https://www.atpweb.org

Bryan Cohen can be reached at bhctherapy@gmail.com
website: bhctherapy.com

Jodi Silverman can be reached at jsilverman@therachihealing.com
website: therachihealing.com
journeywithkindredsouls.com

Therapists who are interested in being interviewed for the podcast can email thespirituallycurioustherapist@gma

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Spiritual Bypassing and Why We Need to Know About It

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode I introduce the concept of Spiritual Bypassing as an important aspect to consider in the intersection of spirituality, mental health and healing. Spiritual Bypassing is a term coined by John Welwood, a transpersonal psychologist and author. It refers to a practice by which we may use spiritual ideas, beliefs, rituals, etc as a way to avoid dealing with difficult situations, emotions, feelings or thoughts.

As therapists and healers it is our responsibility to recognize this practice in both ourselves and our clients. Spiritual wellness involves connecting to ourselves and others in authenticity, being open to the present moment and the ability to sit with difficult situations, emotions, feelings and thoughts knowing that they do not define who we are. Our spiritual practices in essence support us in these moments rather than take us away from them.

If you are a practitioner who would like to be interviewed around the concept of Spiritual Bypassing please reach out to me at thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

You can learn more about me and my offerings at therachihealing.com and journeywithkindredsouls.com

If you are a therapist interested in psychotherapeutic reiki please join our facebook group at facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians

Referenced in this episode
John Welwood's book Towards a Psychology of Awakening
https://www.amazon.com/Toward-Psychology-Awakening-Psychotherapy-Transformation-ebook/dp/B00K6HLAYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548277681&sr=8-1&keywords=welwood

Rumi Poem The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

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Psychotherapeutic Reiki for Grief, Loss and Bereavement with Elizabeth (Liz) Hides

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Are you curious about the use of Reiki in a traditional psychotherapeutic setting?
In this episode I interview Elizabeth (Liz) Hides, a fellow Social Worker, Reiki Master/Teacher and Kindred Soul. Liz and I connected in the summer of 2022 when she found me while doing an internet search for Psychotherapeutic Reiki. We clicked immediately and have since joined forces in developing a community of practitioners who use Psychotherapeutic Reiki as a modality for healing within a psychotherapy practice. Listen in as Liz talks about how spirituality played a part in her own healing including how she came to know that Social Work is her Soul's path and how she came to use Reiki to support her clients in moving through their grief.

You can find Liz at https://healthy-directions.ca
Email ehides@healthy-directions.ca

For more information about Jodi Silverman visit her websites
therachihealing.com
journeywithkindredsouls.com

If you are a therapist or healer interested in being interviewed for the podcast please contact me at thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

If you are a therapist interested in Psychotherapeutic Reiki please join our facebook group at facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians

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"Wherever We Go, There We Are"

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist. This is a solo episode in which I introduce myself and the impetus for this podcast. I share parts of my journey and where I am today including an intro to my "spiritual seeking" part who hates to take a back seat and has been the driver for the launch of this podcast and infinite deep dives into all things spiritual, metaphysical and holistic. This ultimately lead me to make a conscious decision to embrace my spiritual quest as part of what makes me an attuned and curious therapist.

After listening to the episode in full and considering questions to ask interviewees, I realized that I did not adequately socially locate myself so I am adding here. In addition to being a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapeutic Reiki Practitioner and Spiritual Seeker I am a Cis White Female who uses She/Her pronouns. I am also a mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend!

If you are curious about anything having to do with healing, spirituality, psychotherapy, metaphysics or holistic and how they intersect with mental health and wellness subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! I promise each one will be enlightening, mystical and will either satisfy or spark your Spiritual Seeking part.

If you are a therapist, healer, spiritual teacher or spiritual thought leader and you have a story to share about how spirituality intersects with your healing practice please contact me at
thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com

You can learn more about my psychotherapy practice at
therachihealing.com

You can learn more about my course offerings at
journeywithkindredsouls.com

If you are a therapist interested in learning more about Psychotherapeutic Reiki and joining a community of like minded therapists please join our facebook group at
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