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In this episode, we explore therapists' challenges in integrating yoga into their practice and embracing a new identity as a yogi. We will discuss professional boundaries, cultural considerations, client misconceptions, and building competence and confidence. We will also look at practical advice, such as starting with breathwork, creating personal yoga practices, and seeking support within the therapist community. I will share personal experiences and encourage therapists to adopt a gradual approach to help them integrate yoga and therapy.
"As therapists, we often focus on guiding our clients towards healing, self-discovery, and the present moment awareness. Yoga can offer us a unique opportunity to do that with clients, to help them connect deeply with their own bodies, minds, and spirits, and to bring that sense of grounding and authenticity into our therapeutic work." -Chris McDonald
Embracing the Yogi IdentityOvercoming Obstacles to IntegrationRole Clarity and Professional BoundariesTraining and CompetenceClient Perceptions and Misunderstandings
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In this episode, I will address the myths and misconceptions surrounding the integration of yoga into clinical therapy sessions. We will discuss the common belief that yoga is just about physical exercise and stretches and delve into its broader mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits. This episode will debunk myths such as requiring those practicing to be naturally flexible and its supposed religious connotations. We also discuss the evidence-based benefits of yoga, the ethical considerations for integrating it into therapy, and the importance of personal practice for therapists.
"You cannot be an effective teacher of yoga, even as a therapist, unless you are doing yoga. You must feel these practices. You must really be connected to your body, noticing sensations, and how they feel in your body, in order to be effective.” - Chris McDonald
Debunking Common MythsYoga Beyond Physical ExerciseYoga as a Spiritual PracticeEthical Integration of Yoga in TherapyCompetence and Training for TherapistsEvidence-Based Benefits of Yoga
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Welcome to Yoga in the Therapy Room! We explore the powerful intersection of yoga and therapy, offering therapists a fresh perspective on integrating yoga practices into their sessions. We will discuss the foundational principles of yoga as a therapeutic tool, and define what integrative yoga truly means in therapy.
We’ll discuss how to incorporate yoga’s physical, mental, and spiritual elements into therapy, enhancing your clients’ healing journey. This episode provides practical insights and tips to help you seamlessly blend these two powerful practices.
Discover how yoga can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall well-being in your clients, and how you can start incorporating these techniques into your practice today.
"If you're breathing, you're doing yoga. You brought mindfulness and awareness to your breath." -Chris McDonald
Welcome to Yoga in the Therapy Room Defining Yoga and Its Integration in TherapyPersonal Journey and Practical ApplicationsTrauma-Informed Yoga PracticesInclusivity and Accessibility in YogaYoga Tools and Techniques for Therapy
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Welcome to Yoga in the Therapy Room: The Nontraditional Therapist’s Guide to Integrating Yoga into Your Therapy Practice. This podcast is designed to empower mental health therapists with the knowledge and confidence to integrate yoga into their sessions safely and ethically. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to enhance your therapeutic toolkit, our trauma-informed approach ensures that you can incorporate simple, easy-to-use yoga practices tailored to your client's needs.
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Exciting News on This Week's Episode! The Holistic Counseling Podcast is rebranding! In this special episode, I’m sharing the inspiration behind the decision to rebrand and giving you a sneak peek into what you can expect from the new direction of the podcast. Tune in as I explore what alignment and purpose mean to me, the factors that led to this decision, and what you can expect from the newly rebranded podcast. This episode is all about embracing change, living authentically, and stepping into a more aligned and purposeful path.
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What is Qigong, and how does it differ from other forms of exercise or meditation? What are the fundamental principles of Qigong, and how do they relate to self-care?
MEET Jennie Delich
Jennie Delich is a qigong instructor and educator who finds joy in inviting others to explore mindful movement. She founded QiCurious Qigong in the belief that ‘qigong is for everyone’ and sees the potential for this accessible practice to have profound effects. The mindful movement of qigong allows human beings to listen in and care for themselves, and in doing so, cultivate creative curiosity. This curiosity opens a world of possibilities with the potential to deeply benefit humans, critters, and the natural world around them. Jennie is a Holden Qigong Certified Teacher and has an additional certificate in Qigong and the Chinese Five Elements from Mimi Kuo-Deemer. She holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and, before turning her sights to qigong, she nurtured a personal practice in belly dance and yoga. Harnessing her background in second language education and movement arts enables her to approach diverse groups with various interests, needs, and levels of practice. As a qigong instructor, she gently guides individuals to explore the practice's physical, emotional, and mental aspects while sensing their shared space within the natural world. Beyond qigong, Jennie finds nourishment in nature. She will likely be clucking with her chickens, gardening, cooking up the fruits of her labor, or tending to trees and community in the Home Orchard Education Center.
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What is Qigong? 9:39How does Qigong work with nature? 14:48How can therapists use Qigong as self-care? 21:32What are the benefits of Qigong? 24:21
What Is Qigong?How can Qigong be integrated with other movement practices?When and where did Qigong originate?How does Qigong differ from yoga?Is Qigong a religious practice?
How Does Qigong Work With Nature?How does Qigong integrate the 5 element system?The benefits of practicing Qigong in natureMovement inspired by natureWhat is the Wuji Posture?
How Can Therapists Use Qigong As Self-Care?The importance of personal practiceSelf-reflection and personal growth through QigongIntegration into therapeutic practicePractical tips for therapists
What Are The Benefits Of Qigong?Qigong and depressionIntegrating breathworkWhat are the social and community benefits of Qigong?Physical benefits or QigongA Qigong walk-through!!
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What does it mean to live the life you deserve? Can your mindset be the key to your success and well-being?
MEET Sylvester McNutt III
Sylvester McNutt, III is the author of "Live the Life You Deserve: How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You and Embody Your Highest Self.". He is the author of ten books, a self-mastery coach, a father, a podcaster, and a course creator. Sylvester teaches people how to transform their mindsets through self-awareness and healing practices. His core message is no matter what you are going through there is so much greatness, power, and possibility inside of you. He helps people tap into their potential, upgrade limiting beliefs, and live in alignment with the life they want.
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What does it mean to be in alignment? 7:09What is your highest self? 12:38What is the Law of Attraction 26:19
What Does It Mean To Be In Alignment?What does it feel like to be in alignmentThe importance of inner work when finding alignmentEmbracing the trial and error process
What Is Your Highest Self?Getting to know the different versions of yourselfWhat is Internal Family Systems?What are the signs of being out of alignment?What does it mean to have integrity?Learning to let go of things that don’t serve you in a positive way
What Is The Law Of Attraction?What is the philosophy behind the Law of Attraction?The importance of changing your negative thoughtsFinding energy and believing in yourselfThe Law of Attraction in Therapy
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What is ketamine therapy and how does it work? How can you go beyond talk therapy to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD?
MEET Austin & Candace
Austin Francom is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). He started his work in health care at Volunteers of America social detox and the University of Utah’s Neuropsychiatric Institute while obtaining undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology.
After starting a nursing career, with experience largely in mental health and critical care, he earned a master’s degree in nursing from Westminster College. He has been practicing in the Salt Lake Valley in primary care since 2013.
Candace Curzon graduated from the University of Utah in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and in 2012 with a Master of Social Work. She worked at the University of Utah’s Neuropsychiatric Institute as a member of their crisis team and as a therapist on the inpatient psychiatric unit at LDS Hospital.
While working at LDS Hospital, she saw excellent results with Ketamine treatment for severe depression, OCD, and suicidal ideation. Realizing she wanted to do deeper work with clients beyond the initial crisis of being in the hospital, she opened Ally Counseling in 2016.
Candace and Austin have both trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). They have also trained through the Ketamine Training Center by Phil Wolfsen, who is the leading researcher on Ketamine and Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Together, Austin and Candace began Ketamine Therapy at Therapeutic Alternatives in February 2019. They believe that Ketamine therapy could be safely and effectively administered in a setting that is less clinical, more welcoming, and safe. They set out to create a clinic that reflected this belief that inviting and comfortable surroundings could foster a more ideal environment for healing to happen.
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What is Ketamine? 9:06What are the effects of Ketamine on the brain? 13:23What does a Ketamine session look like? 19:58
What Is Ketamine?A History of KetamineWhat has Ketamine been used for in the pastWhat is Ketamine in therapy?The importance of self-compassion for healing
What Are The Effects Of Ketamine On The Brain?What is the Neurobiology behind Ketamine Does Ketamine react differently to different people?What is Neurogenesis?What can Ketamine be used to treat?
What Does a Ketamine Session Look Like?The importance of a psychiatric evaluation before Ketamine treatmentSetting expectations for your clientsWhat is Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?How long is a Ketamine session?Dealing with negative Ketamine sessionsWhat are the benefits of Ketamine use?What are the side effects of Ketamine?
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What is Brainspotting and how can it be utilized to tap into deeper regions of the brain to promote healing from trauma? How can parts work help you integrate all aspects of yourself for greater healing and self-discovery?
MEET Cherie Lindberg
Cherie is a seasoned transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and psychotherapist, holding a completed doctorate. Her life's work is dedicated to guiding mentors, leaders, and high performers in embracing their life's purpose and achieving personal flourishing. She specializes in helping individuals recognize and highlight their unique abilities, empowering them to contribute positively to the world. As a Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant, she integrates Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS) coaching approaches. This unique combination allows her to provide deep, transformative experiences that unlock her clients' fullest potential.
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What is Brainspotting? 6:33What is Parts Work?? 10:31What are the different parts of IFS? 15:11What are the challenges of parts work? 24:05
What Is Brainspotting?What does a Brainspotting session look like?Different resolutions for everyone when using brain spotting
What Is Parts Work?What is Implicit Parts Work?What is Explicit Parts Work?The importance of understanding your client's unique systemHolding space for your clients and overcoming resistance
What Are The Different Parts Of IFS?Re-processing trauma for a better outcomeThe importance of allowing the client to label parts for themselvesHow do you educate your clients on parts work
What Are The Challenges Of Parts Work?The importance of using your client's language when introducing parts workWhat is a resource spot in parts work?What is self-spotting? What is Elevated Life Academy?
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How can you create a practice that aligns with your sensitivity and intuitive gifts? What strategies can you utilize to avoid burnout?
MEET Christie Hays
Christie Hays (she/they) is a therapist and business coach dedicated to helping highly sensitive, empath and intuitive therapists overcome burnout so that they can create thriving, sustainable, and full private pay practices. As a highly sensitive, empath, and intuitive person herself, Christie understands the unique challenges of running a healing business while feeling and expressing deeply. After experiencing almost career-ending burnout working in hospitals and agencies, Christie started her own private practice growing from just 3 clients every other week to full within 10 months. Combining her experience as a full private pay therapist along with a background in corporate training and public speaking, Christie founded the SoulFULL Practice Academy to provide business coaching tailored to the specific needs of the highly sensitive, empath, and intuitive healer in private practice. She brings a wealth of real-world experience to her coaching focusing on teaching therapists how to attract their ideal private pay clients, implement sustainable business practices while shedding the practices that contribute to burnout, and the importance of creating a mindset that empowers you and your business. Her compassionate approach and practical insights make her a sought-after speaker and coach in the mental health and wellness community.
Find out more at Christie Hays Coaching and connect with Christie on Instagram and Facebook
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What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person 5:46What are some unique challenges for highly sensitive therapists? 8:22How can the 4-day workweek work for therapists in private practice? How can your relationship with money cause burnout? 17:23
What It Means To Be A Highly Sensitive PersonThe importance of embracing your intuitive giftsFinding a deeper connection with your clients as an HSPFinding alignment and meaning with your intuitive gifts
What Are Some Unique Challenges For Highly Sensitive Therapists?The importance of understanding what your limitations areFinding your ideal client and a supportive communityHow can therapist protect their energy?
How Can Your Relationship With Money Cause Burnout?What is your mindset around money?How can insurance affect your practice?The importance of having a good relationship with your therapist as a therapistFinding what works for you in your practiceHow to make time for self-care as a therapistWhat are the signs of burnout?
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How can you increase your productivity while improving your work-life balance? Why is the 5-day workweek outdated and how can a shorter workweek improve your health and well-being?
MEET Joe Sanok
As a highly trained clinician with two master’s degrees and the founder of Mental Wellness Counseling, Joe Sanok MA, LLP, LPC, NCC has also established himself as a leading figure in private practice consulting through his role as Founder and Lead Consultant at Practice of the Practice. Through this organization, Joe helps fellow practitioners achieve their dreams of building successful practices that bring them true joy. Joe’s extensive experience and knowledge have earned him a global reputation as an authority in his field. He is the acclaimed author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want. In addition to being featured in top-tier publications like Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Joe is a frequent guest on podcasts, including the highly popular Smart Passive Income Podcast, which boasts an audience of over 100,000 monthly listeners worldwide. Over the last decade, Joe has conducted over 1,000 interviews with some of the world’s leading business leaders, scholars, and innovators, establishing himself as a highly sought-after interviewer and media personality.
Find out more at Practice of the Practice and connect with Joe on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube
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Why should you consider working a 4-day workweek? 4:10How to prioritize your workweek 12:08How can the 4-day workweek work for therapists in private practice? 18:36
Why Should You Consider A 4-Day Workweek?Where did the 5-day workweek come from?How to fit your work schedule into 4 daysFinding what you can outsource Finding what brings you joy within your work week
How To Prioritize Your Work WeekThe importance of embracing changeWhat are the benefits of a 4-day workweek?What is Parkinson’s Law?
How Can A 4-Day Workweek Work For Therapists In Private Practice?What are your income needs?How can you optimize your time in your practice?Finding alternative revenue sourcesThe importance of prioritizing self-care
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How can impostor syndrome affect a therapist's practice and client relationships? How does impostor syndrome impact your confidence and decision-making?
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In today’s episode, we discuss how impostor syndrome can affect holistic therapists in their practice and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt.
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What is NeuroMeditation? When looking at mental wellness what does modern neuroscience reveal about the effectiveness of these ancient practices?
MEET Stephanie Best
Stephanie Best is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified NeuroMeditation Trainer, and two-time entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping high-achieving, anxious women discover their brilliance by connecting with their purpose, prioritizing their wellness, and living a courageously values-driven life. Backed by exceptional training and 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Best uses an evidence-based mind-body approach to empower clients to create change that is both meaningful and long-lasting. She graduated with Highest Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. After earning a master’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duke University, she opened her first private practice – BeWellNC – which she owned and operated for 10 years. During that time, she also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and was a contracting provider at the UNC WakeBrook Crisis and Assessment Service in Raleigh. In 2020, Dr. Best was invited to become a Program Lead for the cutting-edge startup Modern Minds, a novel mental health and wellness clinic affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina. She moved to Charleston, where she also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in MUSC's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. After ensuring that Modern Minds was on stable footing, Dr. Best returned to her entrepreneurial roots and opened her second private practice, Dr. Stephanie Best LLC. An expert practitioner of mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions – including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Dr. Best has advanced training in mindfulness and completed an intensive course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Duke Integrative Medicine. She is among the most highly certified trainers affiliated with the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene, Oregon and enjoys teaching others about the use of neuroscience-based principles and strategies to individualize the practice of meditation for optimal health and wellness. Dr. Best has maintained regular yoga and meditation practices of her own for over two decades, sustained by her direct personal experience of their empirically supported mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. She is dually licensed in both North and South Carolina and is a long-time member of the North Carolina Psychological Association, for whom she is proud to serve as the Federal Advocacy Coordinator. Outside of work, Dr. Best's heart lights up when she is scuba diving (or communing with Mother Ocean in any form), listening to live music, taking nature walks, playing piano, rooting for her beloved Tar Heels, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Find out more at Dr. Stephanie Best and connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn
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Who is NeuroMeditation? 4:48What are the 4 styles of NeuroMeditation? 10:10What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? 23:50What are the benefits of NeuroMeditation? 32:10
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What is poetry therapy, and how does it differ from traditional forms of therapy? How can poetry in therapy help your clients on their healing journey?
MEET Ashley Steineger
Ashley Steineger is a holistic psychologist and poetry therapist who has a passion for using holistic and creative healing modalities. She is the author of ‘The Poetry Therapy Workbook’ and runs workshops on how poetry can be used to help with anxiety, depression, and grief. Ashley works in a variety of settings including private practice. She has a special interest in working with Empaths, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), and anyone who has been told they are “too emotional” or “too sensitive.” Ashley is trained in Reiki and mindfulness instruction and loves collaborating with other holistic healing professionals.
Find out more at The Poetry Therapist and connect with Ashley on Instagram
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Who is poetry therapy for? 6:35What are the benefits of poetry therapy? 8:32Poetry prompts for integrating into sessions 18:49
Who Is Poetry Therapy For?Using poetry as a tool for evoking emotionThe importance of finding what works for each clientHow to guide your clients through the process
What Are The Benefits Of Poetry Therapy?Finding beauty and healing in your painHow to promote empathyHow to share your emotions in a safe wayHow to start incorporating poetry into your sessionsWhich clients resonate best with poetry therapy?
Poetry Prompts For Integrating Into SessionsWhat is “The Poetry Therapy Workbook?”Using song lyrics instead of poetryWhat is the “Power of the Mind?”How to be trauma-informed when using poetry in a sessionWhat are some challenges when using poetry in therapy?
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How can we begin to normalize conversations about menstruation and menopause? How can we break the stigma around these topics?
MEET Heather Hendrie
Heather Hendrie is a Whistler nature-based therapist and writer originally from Guelph, Ontario who has lived in Cusco, Costa Rica, California, Colorado, and the Canadian Rockies before calling British Columbia home.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in Outdoor Pursuits from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling with a concentration in Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University.
Heather is also an author, and her intimate writing style draws on her varied life experiences and works as a clinical counselor to remind us all that in our tough or embarrassing moments, we are not alone. Heather’s first best-selling anthology, awfully hilarious: stories we never tell, won the Canadian Book Club Awards for Best Anthology in 2023. The second anthology in the series, period pieces, tells truths in an attempt to end shame around menstruation and menopause.
Heather considers herself to be an expert in play and JOY, and her inner child is obsessed with wearing all of her favorite patterned clothes at once.
Find out more at Heather Hendrie and connect with Heather on Instagram, and Facebook
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Why are these topics so difficult to discuss in our society? 5:08Self-publishing as a holistic Practitioner 15:03
Why Are These Topics So Difficult To Discuss In Our Society?How is ignoring these topics harmful?Why is menstruation so deeply stigmatized?How is our mental health affected by not discussing menstruation and menopause?The importance of asking questions about these issues as a practitioner
Self-publishing As A Holistic PractitionerHow can publishing a book help your practice?How to market your book as a therapistFinding the time to work on different projectsThe importance of finding your passionResources for promoting your book
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How can mastering mindful breathwork techniques help you achieve overall well-being? What is mindful breathing and how is it different from regular breathing?
MEET Kelsey Rudzinsky
Kelsey Rudzinsky is a Registered Nurse and Certified Breathwork Facilitator with a deep passion for helping people connect more deeply with themselves and with nature. After a decade of working in Western Medicine Kelsey stepped away from nursing to travel the world and feed a hunger for a more meaningful life. Along this journey, Kelsey experienced the transformative power of breathwork and has never looked back. She is dedicated to giving as many people the opportunity to experience this incredible self-healing modality as possible. Outside of work she enjoys yoga, exploring new places, training for American Ninja Warrior, and spending time in Nature.
Find out more at Boston BreathWork and connect with Kelsey on Instagram
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What is breathwork? 8:05Who is breathwork for? 11:22What are the benefits of breathwork? 22:06
What Is Breathwork?What is a breathing pattern?Finding what works for you as an individual What is the difference between breathwork and meditation?
Who Is Breathwork For?How often should you practice breathwork?What is Coherent Breathing?Examples of different types of breathworkThe importance of setting an intention
What Are The Benefits Of Breathwork?Breathwork for creativityFinding your true voiceConnecting to your spiritBreathwork and spiritualityBeing trauma-informed when it comes to breathwork with clientsAre there any risks with practicing breathwork?
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What are some practical strategies for unlocking your intuition and spiritual gifts? How can we begin to trust our intuition and let it help us guide us as clinicians?
MEET Janee Paige
Janee is a Spiritual Advisor who specializes in Mediumship, Intuition Development, and Energy Healing.
Find out more at Goddess Of RJHS and connect with Janee on Instagram
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What is intuition? 2:58What blocks you from your intuition? 8:22Tips on developing your intuition 15:52Sit in on a reading with Chris McDonald 36:37
What Is Intuition?Learning to listen to our inner voiceWhy does connecting with your inner self matter?What’s the difference between intuition and anxiety?What are some misconceptions about intuition?What is the difference between intuition and spirituality?
What Blocks You From Your Intuition?Understanding what you need to work through as an individualWhat is Shadow Work?Interpreting and developing your intuitionWhy is intention so important when tapping into your intuition?
Tips On Developing Your IntuitionThe importance of meditation and self-careBreathwork and the importance of breathing properlyHow do you practice listening to your intuitionWhat is energy work?Journaling and intuitionHow to incorporate movement into developing your intuition
Sit In On A Reading With Chris McDonaldAsking for consentHow to close out a reading
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How can you break free from the restraints and judgments of a religious upbringing and begin to embrace your spiritual and intuitive gifts? How can you find your own healing path through spirituality?
MEET Samantha Bell-Walker
Samantha is an Intuitive, Healer, Psychotherapist, and Coach. She is a bright, bubbly person who loves to help heal others but has to walk through the shadows a time or two. She comes from a Southern Baptist upbringing where her gifts were dulled at an early age because she was “imagining things.” Suffering through generational and other traumas to find her voice took years, but she finally embraced her true self. The years of struggle, sacrifice, grit, and darkness that I endured led her to heal herself. This path of healing came after the death of her father. Helping him transition in those last days, made her realize her strength and selflessness. But the real test came within those next years, her dark knight of the soul era when the healer needed healing. Samantha’s personal therapy journey led her to holistic methods which led her to reiki and the rest was history. Her gifts resurfaced and magnified and her spirit pushed her out of her comfort zone to use them within her practice. Her sessions focus on creating a sacred space for individuals to be themselves holistically, spiritually, and mentally. She invites spirit into sessions for clients to be able to release things that no longer serve them. Her approach is collaborative and results in healing on a subconscious and conscious level. Samantha combines educational tools from the world of psychology such as Mindfulness, CBT, Somatic Therapy, and Family Systems with holistic and spiritual methods like Reiki and Energy Healing, Chakra clearing, EFT Tapping, Hypnotherapy, Herbalism, Sound Healing, and Oracle Readings. Her passions are trauma, generational trauma, ancestral healing, reading Akashic records and past lives, past life regression, hypnotherapy, shadow work, mirror work, cord cutting, and boundaries.
Find out more at The Attuned Clinician, A Ray Of Sunshine, Just Right Reiki, and connect with Samantha on Instagram
IN THIS PODCAST:
How to recognize and embrace your intuitive gifts? 6:45Overcoming judgment when embracing your intuitive gifts 25:10
How To Recognize And Embrace Your Intuitive Gifts?The importance of finding a supportive communityIncorporating holistic modalities into your healing journeyWorking through your core beliefs and embrace your intuitive giftsSpirituality vs. religionAccepting all parts of yourself as a healerWhat is your purpose?
Overcoming Judgment When Embracing Your Intuitive GiftsThe power of acceptanceLearning to grieve relationships that don’t work within your spiritual journeyCombining religion and spiritualityUsing your intuitive gifts as a clinician
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What are holistic therapy intensives, and how do they differ from traditional therapy sessions? How do holistic therapy intensives address the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being?
MEET Leah Barnes
Leah Barnes, LCMHCS, is the owner of Ridgeline Counseling and Supervision, PLLC where she provides online therapy to adults in North and South Carolina. She focuses on working with late-diagnosed or suspected Autistic and ADHD adults to get rid of internalized shame and ableism surrounding their neurotype, and learn ways to work with their brain, not against it. In addition to traditional weekly therapy, she offers therapy intensives to help clients dig deep into healing over the course of 1 to 3 days. She uses a variety of approaches during intensives, such as brain spotting, polyvagal techniques, therapeutic yoga, parts work, and more.
Find out more at Ridgeline Counseling, and connect with Leah on Instagram and Facebook
IN THIS PODCAST:
What are therapy intensives? 2:58What are the benefits of therapy intensives? 9:19What therapy modalities can be used in therapy intensives? 15:45 What are the challenges that come with this type of therapy? 25:09
What Are Therapy Intensives?What is the difference between intensive and traditional therapy?Can you do therapy intensives virtually?How to schedule therapy intensivesThe importance of flexibility for intensivesWhy use therapy intensives?
What Are The Benefits Of Therapy Intensives?How can therapy intensives allow you to go deeper with clients?What type of clients would benefit from intensives?Who would not benefit from therapy intensives?
What Therapy Modalities Can Be Used In Therapy Intensives?The importance of having training in the modalities that you useHow to schedule your intensive sessionsThe importance of utilizing an intake form beforehandWhat should your session's timeblocks look like?How to follow up after intensive sessions
What Are The Challenges That Come With This Type Of Therapy?Managing your time and energy as a therapistHow to integrate multiple modalities into a sessionCreating another revenue stream with therapy intensives
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How can you begin to incorporate unique self-care techniques into your practice? How can you begin to expand your self-care toolkit and elevate your overall well-being?
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In today’s episode, we dive back into some lesser-known self-care practices. We will look at 7 more self-care strategies that you can incorporate into your practice today!Episode 173 Self-Care Practices You Might Not Have Heard Of Part 1
Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work LessOutdoor Labyrinth behind Millbrook Baptist Church, 1519 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 2760
The Horse Shoe Farm
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