In this podversation: Everything you need is already within you How a diagnosis in 1997 with Hodgkin's Lymphoma provided a wake up call Coming to meet her husband at the marathon Elena was told she would never run Get out of your own way The common inner conflict between trusting your intuition and those in authority or with expertise Why do women struggle with asking and ...read more
Sacred Psychology: Season 3 Episode 12 with Sharon Podobnik-Peterson
In this podversation: Why Sharon describes herself as "values driven and multi-passionate" How her journey in the field of education has shifted over the years The sneaky half-truths that can often keep us from true self-care True self-care is so much more than bubble baths It's not self-care if it's not moving you towards something (e.g., self-love, better leadership etc.) ...read more
Sacred Psychology: Season 3 Episode 11 with Havilah Siegmann
In this podversation: Interested in the Sanctuary I mentioned in the intro? Click here. The Enneagram is NOT a religious tool but can be awesome for spiritual growth too. Some of Havilah's experiences as a Type 4/ the Romantic or the Individualist on the Enneagram How the Enneagram provides insight on both the nature and nurture aspects of "personality" "The Enneagram doesn't put ...read more
Sacred Psychology: Season 3 Episode 9 with Joanna Charnas
In this podversation: The day Joanna woke up debilitatingly ill at age 19 which became a 17-year struggle to get properly diagnosed Finding relief through meditation and other mindfulness and holistic health and wellness practices The importance of maintaining an existential perspective rooted in gratitude Learning to temper optimism with reality to best support clients and loved ...read more
Sacred Psychology: Season 3 Episode 5 with Jessica Valor
In this podversation: Jessica's rough start in life (e.g., childhood abuse, rape as a teenager) How she found herself homeless and couch surfing for about a year Jessica's introduction to the world of exotic dancing and cocaine Her wake up call and return to education Exploring deep wounds which may or may not be associated with stripping Listening to your soul longings for ...read more
The power of exploring your ancestry
Many have joked that I could easily be a walking commercial for Ancestry.com and it's totally true. What began as a curiosity to see if I could find a link to my paternal great-grandfather who, fresh off the boat from Sweden, fathered my grandmother out of wedlock, very quickly became my favorite hobby besides reading. And now it's something I prescribe frequently for clients in the ...read more
Sacred Psychology: Season 3 Episode 3 with Michael Spencer
In this podversation: Michael's journey from accounting to counseling to home energy purification "Home energy purification is NOT minimalism unless you want it to be." Is there energy stored in objects? "If it's still in your basement somewhere, you're still saying yes to it." What leads us to hold onto/ hoard/ collect these items we may not even want anymore? The correlation ...read more
Sacred Psychology: Season 3 Episode 1 with Jamie Sorenson
In this podversation: Why Jamie chose the Navy and then the field of psychiatric nursing Is there stigma around mental health in the military? How Jamie uses education to normalize common issues her service members face Exploring the 87% reduction in unplanned losses Jamie has helped bring about in her squadron Key issues military members face "Pain is what helps us grow." ...read more