Something strange happens to a lot of people and they rarely say it out loud: they sense a presence, they pick up subtle energy in a room, or they have perceptions that don’t fit neat clinical boxes. Today we talk with licensed integrative psychiatrist Dr Carrie Husman about how to navigate those experiences with both courage and discernment, especially if you’re highly sensitive or carrying trauma. We unpack her work and her chapter “From Fear To Freedom” from The Awakened Healer, and we define the “middle world” as both ordinary reality and non-ordinary reality, including the trance states that many shamanic traditions use for healing and guidance. 

We also go straight at the hard edge where spirituality and psychiatry collide. Joan asks how schizophrenia might relate to non-ordinary perception, and Dr Husman shares a memorable VR simulation designed to help clinicians feel what relentless intrusions can be like. We explore the idea of possession illness and compassionate depossession work, while staying grounded in what matters most: reducing suffering, restoring agency, and avoiding approaches that re-traumatise people who are already overwhelmed. 

Then we shift into integrative mental health and personalised medicine. Dr Husman explains why toxins, chronic inflammation, and detox pathways can impact brain health, mood, anxiety, and even cognition, and why rapid weight loss can sometimes make symptoms worse when fat-soluble toxins recirculate. We talk about genetic testing like the 3x4 report for detox and methylation support, plus pharmacogenomic tools such as Genomind and GeneSight to guide psychiatric medication choices and make side effects make sense. If you care about trauma-informed care, energy psychology, functional medicine, and practical steps toward feeling better, you’ll leave with new questions and better options. 

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Rosanna Giuliani, L.Ac. is a state-licensed, board-certified acupuncturist with nearly two decades of experience and extensive post-graduate specialization. With a special focus on treating chronic pain, joint and spinal issues, migraines, and a wide range of neurological and other health conditions, Rosanna’s approach blends the precision of Western acupuncture techniques with the depth of traditional acupuncture styles.With her extensive background in anatomy and functional movement she works comfortably with people of all ages, backgrounds and activity levels, from those managing chronic or degenerative health conditions to sports enthusiasts and athletes.Her background includes rare and sought-after certifications in multiple systems of neurological acupuncture, including Neuro-Acupuncture, Neuro-Meridian Integrative Acupuncture, and French Medical Auriculotherapy. This gives Rosanna unique expertise to help neurological conditions such as stroke recovery, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brian Injury and Post-Concussive Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others.

I welcome Rosanna Giuliani , L.Ac. to demystify acupuncture and explain why it is more science than superstition. We connect traditional qi and meridians to nerves, the brain, and the body’s built-in ability to rebalance pain, stress, and mood. 
• Rosanna’s background in neurological acupuncture and chronic pain care 
• What acupuncture is, how different styles developed, why training is intensive 
• Why acupuncture points often match nerve pathways and branching sites 
• How needling sends signals to the brain and changes chemistry and blood flow 
• The “pebbles and dam” metaphor for stress, injury, and long-term imbalance 
• What needles feel like, how they differ from hypodermic needles, why safety is standard 
• Electroacupuncture basics and how frequency changes the effect 
• Insurance realities, superbills, and why time with patients matters 
• Trauma, body memory, and how emotions can present as physical symptoms 
• Anxiety support with head points and ear points, plus simple ear massage 
If anybody has any problems letting go of negative emotions or traumas, please contact me at joankahyller.com because through energy healing, clinical emotional freedom techniques, I can help you with that also. 

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A toddler does not like his older brother … until a remote clearing reveals the real source: a prenatal trauma imprint that turned a baby’s fear into defensiveness. That’s the kind of moment that makes you rethink what “healing” can look like when you combine trauma-informed counseling with energy psychology.

Kara L. Baas, MS, LPC-MH is a professional mental health counselor. She received her Master's Degree from South Dakota State University and is currently practicing in Brandon, SD. Kara began exploring Energy Psychology in 2010, first learning EFT. Crystals started talking to her in 2015 and she began integrating crystals into her work with EFT, using stones associated with the Chakras holding emotions or blocked energy. Her tools and skills have evolved. She now uses several energy healing modalities into her not-so-traditional mental health practice. She uses Emotion Code, Body Code, Body Talk, and parts work and works within the many layers of the energy body. She is also a Holy Fire Reiki Master, Crystal Reiki Master and Angelic Reiki Master, certified in Crystalline Soul Healing, and The Bengston Method ® and also uses vibroaccoustic therapy and integrates quantum codes into her healing work. 

Kara L. Baas, MS, LPC-MH Director NewDay Counseling Services, LLC (605) 582-7418 www.newdaysd.com Email: newday@alliancecom.net

We sit down with Cara Baas, a licensed professional counselor and self-described energy geek, to talk about Clinical EFT tapping, distance work, Reiki, crystal grids, and how she tests for what’s actually driving a symptom. Cara shares case stories that highlight fast shifts, including family dynamics changing within minutes, plus why gentle pacing matters when a client is close to a trauma “bubble.” We also explore why talk therapy alone sometimes isn’t enough, and how silent tapping can help reduce intensity before a person ever needs to say the hardest words out loud.

From there we zoom out into integrative mental health: group healing experiments inspired by the Bangston Method, supportive tools like vibroacoustic therapy and frequency devices such as Healy, and a thoughtful discussion about symptoms that may have more than one cause. We’re careful about scope and safety: these approaches are adjunctive tools, not replacements for medical or psychiatric care, and we want you to make the best choice for you.

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An eclipse, a new moon, and the start of the Lunar New Year collide with the bold energy of the red fire horse—and we use that cosmic spark to talk about real, practical change. We sit down with Merrill Black, a licensed clinical social worker, Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and Life Force Yoga practitioner, to explore how energy work helps us move from anxiety and stagnation into clarity and momentum.

Merrill Black, LCSW shares how she bridges clinical tools like CBT with Reiki and light body healing, describing why some shifts happen without touch and why the “quantum field” makes distance irrelevant. We get specific about the differences between Reiki and light body work, what clients actually feel, and how intention and attention shape the results. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can ground indoors, we’ve got you covered: from potted plants and wood floors to water rituals and simple earthing bands, we map out accessible ways to steady your nervous system.

We also talk timing and symbolism—how eclipses reveal the hidden, why a “one year” invites new beginnings, and how the elements in your chart can guide the practices that fit you best. Meryl opens a window into her channeling circles and group meditations, where messages from guides and card pulls offer direction and comfort during uncertain times. Then we get hands-on with Life Force Yoga: targeted breath, mudras, sound, and visualization that meet your mood first—calming anxiety more effectively than generic deep breathing and lifting low energy with care.

Underneath the techniques is a simple, urgent truth: love is the most powerful energy we can choose. From limiting doom-scrolling to sending heart-centered light to the world, from a kind word to a held door, every act shifts the field. Ready to ground, reset, and move with purpose? Press play, subscribe for more energy-savvy conversations, and leave a review to share the practice you’ll try this week.“You can attend virtually. 

Email me via my website: MerrillBlackLCSW.life or CelestialRadianceCenter.com. Office: 914-422-1511.”

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We explore how feng shui, space clearing, and simple ceremony shape mindset, clarify goals, and prepare us for the fast, catalytic Fire Horse year. Bill Swingle shares practical tools to read the energy of a room, release clutter with ease, and create spaces that match our values.

• why first sight and breath reveal room energy
• how feng shui directs qi and space clearing resets it
• using oracle cards to access inner guidance
• preparing for the Fire Horse year with three zones
• clutter clearing by starting small and deciding fast
• color as frequency and choosing calm vs activation
• creating a grounding altar at the home’s center
• building a self-knowledge area near the entry
• designing a sacred space for rest and intimacy
• nature, sage, and symbols as daily supports
• courses on ceremony, soul coaching, and feng shui

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Bill Schwingel became a Practitioner and Master Teacher of Interior Alignment® -- an international feng shui and space clearing school -- more than 20 years ago. Energy work has become his passion and he has been studying feng shui, space clearing, earth energy, and energy practices ever since. A natural intuitive, he works with his clients to tap into their own inner guidance so they see how their environments can empower them to achieve their dreams. As a Soul Coaching® Practitioner he helps clients listen to the messages of their soul to guide them in understanding their own energy. He has spoken at multiple mind, body and spirit conferences on feng shui, space clearing, and ceremony and has shared his services in the corporate environment. Bill offers home and business consultations as well as online and in-person courses on feng shui, space clearing and self-empowerment. 

For more information, visit his website at www.billschwingel.com.

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Joan Kaylor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC, is a licensed psychotherapist, international speaker, and Master Trainer in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping). She received her EFT training through the EFT Tapping Training Institute and earned her Advanced Practitioner and Master Trainer certifications from EFT International.

As host of the podcast Energy Experts, Joan brings together science, psychology, and mind-body healing to educate and inspire audiences worldwide. She presents nationally, internationally, and online, offering practical tools and professional training in EFT Tapping and integrative mental health care.

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