Sacred Psychology with Tamara Powell, LMHC

Season 04: EP11 - Sacred Thoughts On Impermanence: A Goodbye Love Letter

The time has come for me to heed my own intuition and embrace impermanence. I want to leave you with a few parting gifts so please listen and sit with me one last time. Meet Tamara Powell   Tamara Powell, LMHC is a licensed therapist, university psychology instructor, and soul mentor for non-conformists. She is also a reiki master teacher known for integrating science and mysticism. With specializations designed to quell existential angst and provoke the highest potential in each indi...

Season 04: EP10 - Compassion Isn't All Love And Light With Elizabeth Cush

Do you have a negative voice in your head that kicks you when you’re already down? Then this episode is definitely for you. Meet Elizabeth Cush! We do a deep dive on self-compassion: what it looks like, what it takes, problem solving our self-talk and finding some loving truths for ourselves. In this podversation: Do you have a negative voice in your head that kicks you when you’re already down? Then this episode is definitely for you. Meet Elizabeth Cush! We do a deep dive on self-compa...

Season 04: EP09 - What you call 'too sensitive', I call a 'super power'. - Talking HSP's with Patricia Young

Researchers estimate that approximately 1/5th of the world's population could be classified as being an HSP - highly sensitive person. Don't let the language fool you though; as Patricia Young shares, HSP's have superpowers and there is great strength in flipping the negative narrative around feeling deeply.   2:25 - How did you find this work? 4:15 - HSP’s and limiting explanations 8:50 - Differential Suscepta-WHAT? 13:10 - Deep reflecters 16:05 - We’re all just saturated sponges...

Season 04: EP08 - Tantra, Kink, & Polyamory as Healing Modalities with Devi Maisha

This week we’re talking with Devi Maisha and WARNING (!!!), there is a LOT of explicit language in this episode. We talk about juicy orgasms, tantra-based holistic lifestyles, parenting, poly and more. If you have little ones around, wait ‘til they’re in bed to hop in the bath, grab your drink of choice, turn on this episode, and get ready to feel sexy and whole. If you want more, don’t miss her upcoming program: Orgasmic Alchemy for Women starting May 6th!     3:25 - How did you begin ...

Season 04: EP07 - Sex Without Stress with Jessa Zimmerman, PLLC

Oh my goodness, where to start about this week’s episode?! We’re talking with the effervescent and endlessly riveting Jessa Zimmerman who you may remember her from episode . Well, she’s just dropped her AMAZING new book for couples who have a good relationship but are avoiding sex called  Sex without stress; a couple’s guide to overcoming disappointment, avoidance, and pressure.” Jessa shares a snapshot of her 9 step process with us.   In this podversation: 1:23 - Let’s learn about Jess...

Season 04: EP06 - The DNA said what?! - Exploring Non-Paternal Events

We're talking about surprise DNA results in this week’s episode of Sacred Psychology! Meet Jody, a therapist leading the in finding healing for individuals who come face to face with complicated origin stories if you will. Hear her personal journey through her own lineage lies and how she was able to make lemonade out of some sour fruit. In this podversation: 2:35 - Getting to know Jody 3:57 - EMDR - what the heck is it?! 6:17 - 23andme rocked her world… and not in the way she expecte...

Season 04: EP05 - The True Cost of Un-Had Conversations with Heather Vickery

On this week’s episode we’re meeting Heather Vickery! She is so many amazing things: a business and success coach, a fellow podcaster, a mom, an advocate, an ally, and a master boundary-setter. We take a look at some tricky topics like divorcing in friendship, coming out to our kids, and how we said hello to our sexuality even when it was scary. In this podversation: 3:20: Getting to know Heather 4:57: The Un-Conversations - what are they and why do we need to have them? 7:19: “I’m ...

Season 04: EP04 - The Wild Woman Archetype & Sacred Sexuality with Dr. Stacey Shelby

This week I’ve teamed up with Dr. Stacey Shelby, the enigmatic author of "Tracking the Wild Woman Archetype: A Guide to Becoming a Whole, In-Divisible Woman" to talk about sacred sexuality and how women in society can reacquaint themselves with their Wild Woman. We dish DEEP on how self-identity takes a major shift later in life and how making space for what some might consider “hippy BS” could teach your heart to orgasm too. In this podversation: 3:50: Making learning more accessible t...

Season 04: EP03 - Answering Your Relationship Questions with LCDR Jamie Sorenson

In this podversation: I teamed back up with the incomparable LCDR Jamie Sorenson whom you might remember from Season 3 Episode 1- Why You Tried to Kill Yourself, to answer some really common relationship questions collected from listeners. Two mental health practitioners for the price of one! And since we don't always agree, you're getting a pluralistic perspective on issues many are afraid to ask about. 2:52 - How do I know if someone is into me? 7:03 - What do I do about my partners...

Season 04: EP02 - Shame Free, Pain Free Reproductive Health with Amanda Laird

Tracing the red thread all the way into social justice issues to break the supposed curse of menstruation with feminist holistic nutritionist, Amanda Laird In this podversation: How Amanda got into the field of reproductive health and menstruation more specifically Tracing the red thread all the way into social justice Toronto's inaugural Menstrual Hygiene Day and some of the shocking pushback The far reaching implications and effects of not having access to menstrual supplies Nev...

Season 04: EP01 - Embodying Your Inner Strength with Elena Sonnino

When was the last time you weren't trying to fix something about yourself? Life coach and yoga teacher, Elena Sonnino shares how to unearth and attune to inner strength and wisdom – what she calls, the sunrise in your pocket. 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 conf...

Season 03: EP12 - Self Help & Spiritual Enlightenment vs. Spiritual Entertainment with Sharon Podobnik-Peterson

"If all you do is read a book, your shit is still gonna show up at happy hour!" Learn the sneaky half-truths that can often keep us from TRUE self-care from John Hopkins professor and executive leadership coach, 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 m...

Season 03: EP11 - Why You Should Explore the Enneagram with Havilah Siegmann

"The Enneagram doesn't put you in a box; it shows you the box you're already in and the way out." - Havilah Siegmann shares why and how this tool can change your life! 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 ...

Season 03: EP10 - Cultivating a Warrior Spirit with Joe Mintzer

Joe has a unique story. He had been addicted to drugs at the age of 13 and was selling cocaine by the time he was 21. He had a life of ups and downs, but it wasn't until after having a massive panic attack at age 38 that he found meditation and was able to escape the pain that had been leaving him an unfulfilled life and embrace a life with more fulfillment than ever before. And now with a certificate in Spiritual Psychology, he's helping others do the same. Unlock the power that has been ...

Season 03: EP09 - Living Well with Chronic Illness with Joanna Charnas

She was just 19 when she woke up debilitatingly ill at age 19 and it took 17 years to find a proper diagnosis. Now Joanna Charnas says, "My body may be out of control but I am in control of how I take care of it." Learn tips and tools for living well with chronic illness or how to best care for someone who is from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who truly gets it.  In this podversation: The day Joanna woke up debilitatingly ill at age 19 which became a 17-year struggle to get properly d...

Season 03: EP08 - Sacred & Queer with Mason Aid

"We gender when we don't need to." Exploring what it is like to be gender queer with LGBTQ educator Mason Aid including in faith, business & mental health. Imagine if a core part of you was invisible to 99% of the world's population... In this podversation: What life was like before Mason came out as 'gender queer' including 7 in-patient hospitalizations Learning important terminology for sexual and gender diversity Why there's currently a reclamation of the word 'queer' 'Dyke' bu...

Season 03: EP07 - Conscious Parenting

"Moms stop blaming your kids for why you're not showing up for yourself" and other truth bombs from education expert and spiritual mindset coach, Anne Livingston. ...And she tries to help me try and love the words self care and self love again. In this podversation: How and why Anne jumped ship from her original job in education and then network marketing to coaching and back Anne's experience with shame around network marketing The power of alignment in business Exploring the inn...

Season 03: EP06 - Porn Addiction or Erotic Conflict?

Can someone be addicted to sex? Exploring the hot button and much debated issue of problematic sexual behavior and why we need a different approach, especially in the U.S.!   In this podversation: Do labels like "sex addiction" matter? Can someone be addicted to sex? AASECT's position on sex addiction If sex addictions exist, they are likely over-diagnosed. The power in asking what is this person's relationship to the behavior rather than looking at the behavior alone Why sham...

Season 03: EP05 - From Stripper to Spiritualist

Her story sounds like a Lifetime movie: abuse, rape, homelessness, exotic dancing, drugs, grief and loss, and a suicide attempt. But that's when EVERYTHING shifted. Hear how a spiritual awakening brought Jessica Valor the purpose and the passion she knew she was meant for. 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...

Season 03: EP04 - His History Her Story; Navigating Abuse, Trauma, and Violence in Male Survivors

Exploring the ins and outs of loving or working with male survivors of sexual abuse, trauma, or violence with Dr. Debra Warner who understands both sides extremely well. In this podversation: How Debra came to choose forensic psychology as a specialization Why Debra wrote the book: "His History, Her Story: A Survival Guide for Spouses of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma" Facing the stigma of race/ ethnicity for people of color and therapy The power of simply listening to a ...

Season 03: EP03 - Home Energy Purification with Michael Spencer

Do you even know WHY you hold onto the belongings that you do? Former therapist Michael Spencer explains how Home Energy Purification can assist soulful people in releasing attachments to accumulated belongings and experiencing greater freedom in ALL areas of life. 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...

Season 03: EP02 - The Art and Science of Female Leadership; Women's Leadership Archetypes with Ros Cardinal

Women in leadership are at their best when we quit trying to lead like men (because that is how we have been taught to lead) and start to lead how women have been leading successfully for generations.  In this podversation: We tend to treat leadership as if its a one size fits all approach and that may not work for women How cancer for Ros provided a wake up call and new perspective on leadership Are there incongruencies between the way we treat men and women in leadership? The stru...

Season 03: EP01 - Why You Tried to Kill Yourself with Jamie Sorenson

She's an incredibly decorated Navy officer and she's on a mission to bring solution focused and super practical empowerment not only to the sailors and submariners attached to Command Submarine Squadron 11 out in San Diego, CA but to the rest of us as well.  LCDR Jamie Sorenson is the author of “Why You Tried to Kill Yourself” which is soon to be a series of fictional books decreasing stigma surrounding psychological and emotional distress as well as the intersection between spirituality a...

Episode 66: Getting Wild & Holy with Megan Hale

How former psychotherapist turned coach, Megan Hale, lost her religion but reclaimed her faith after the death of a close friend at 23 and the realization that, "It was never about being worthy for God; it was about being worthy for the translation in which God was being delivered to me." Time for an Enoughness Revolution! In this podversation: Megan's journey to becoming a psychotherapist then coach and why she feels her work is more powerful now on the other side Why Megan left organi...

Episode 65: The 5 Biggest Pitfalls to Great Sex with Jessa Zimmerman, PLLC

Want better sex? Licensed sex therapist and couples’ counselor, Jessa Zimmerman, shares the 5 biggest pitfalls to great sex based on research and ways couples can change them. In this podversation: #1 - Issues with Sexual Desire and the multiple ways this shows up "The partner with the lower drive controls the spigot" Start with the assumption that "The person who wants sex less has really good reasons for it" and they need to be explored. The difference between proactive and reacti...

Episode 64: Fractals of God; Sacred Mathematics with Dr. Kathy Forti

Everything in the universe has a mathematical signature to it; a unique algorithm for ideal optimization of health, wellness, or efficiency. What if you could literally send the formula for what you need right to the place where you need it with no negative side effects? Enter Dr. Kathy Forti and Trinfinity8. In this podversation: Article on Schumann Resonance Dr. Forti's trip beneath the Egyptian pyramids Kathy's book "Fractals of God: A Psychologist's Near-Death Experience and Journ...

Episode 63: Getting Real About Spiritual Awakening with Marion Bacol-Uba

Marian Bacol-Uba describes the underbelly of race and trauma as an Asian American woman in business, including what it's like to have an intense and life changing spiritual awakening after a near-death experience. In this podversation: Why we don't often see Asian Americans in media, especially women Marian's experience with "family guilt" in Asian culture growing up Why Marian came forward about her intense childhood sexual abuse and the destructive aftermath Her spiritual awakeni...

Episode 62: Mindset is Everything with Krysti Turznik

Krysti Turznik stops by to explain the science and spirituality behind WHY mindset is EVERYTHING when it comes to understanding our world and our role in it. She also covers the metaphysics of "Self" and the need to step into our true power and potential! In this podversation: How the birth of her daughter prompted an existential quest The beliefs that you have right now will impact generations Why you can't just go through the motions with mindset work Ask yourself "why?" at least...

Episode 61: Regret Proof Your Life with Suzy Rosenstein

"Your brain is like a 2 year old running around with knives; you don't want to leave it unsupervised." - Suzy Rosentein Are you a woman approaching or already in midlife and you find yourself just skimming through life? When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream about the possibilities? Master Life Coach Suzy Rosentein shares how there's no time to waste if you want to regret proof your life! In this podversation: How a layoff and moving through a midlife funk literally transf...

Episode 60: Hello, My Name is Warrior Princess with Jenn Taylor

Author Jenn Taylor is mom to a tribe of 18 and knows first hand how hard it can be to overcome extreme dysfunction, violence, abuse, and neglect. She shares how to "triumph with love;" destigmatizing loving others through mental and emotional difficulties. In this podversation: Jenn explains her Tribe of 18+ and why they're not politically correct as a blended family There may be a lot of wrong ways to parent but no one right way The ups and downs of being a foster parent Living wit...

Episode 59: Embracing Challenges with Tough Girl, Sarah Williams.

After working in finance for 8 years, Sarah Williams quit her city job and spent 18 months traveling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking around South America and more. Now she's helping inspire women and girls across the globe to both embrace and challenge their inner tough girl! In this podversation: Why Sarah left a lucrative career to travel and find herself What Sarah wishes she would've done before going full tilt A look behind the glossy of Instagram WAG Syndrome If...

Episode 58: Moving Through 3 Pillars Of Sex-related Trauma With Brittany Whitehawk.

By combining her knowledge of criminal justice and her own healing from sex-related trauma, Brittany Whitehawk is bringing fast and lasting change for those ready to go from victim through survivor to "LIVE'R!" In this podversation: It's not always stranger danger nor are perpetrators always male Common long-lasting effects/ confusions for victims of sexual abuse "Literally everyone you know has been affected some way by sexual abuse" The 3 Stages/ Pillars theory of healing from sex...

Episode 57: Sacred Survival: Healing from Violence with Angela True

First her father was violently murdered when she was sixteen. Then six year later her mother died. Timely words of wisdom on healing from trauma and violence from Angela True. In this Podversation: Angela's own story with violence and trauma The life cycle of healing from an integrative perspective "Travel heals trauma" A cautionary tale for those wanting to offer comfort Escaping the label of "trauma survivor" The call for common sense legislation How our emotions are trying ...

Episode 56: The Sacred Psychology of Crystals with Tina Conroy

Tina Conroy shares why and how crystals can become partners in our transformation with practical advice for beginners, intermediate, and advance practitioners alike. Bonus: insights on Ayurveda doshas, and working with prophetic dreams. In this podversation: A little on Ayurveda and a shared love of practicality when it comes to spirituality Allowing your intuition to better inform your life choices Tina's early experiences with psychic gifts Ways of working with prophetic dreams ...

Episode 55: Sacred Psychology of Protecting your Psyche with Sandra Anderson

Talking psychic boundaries with Life & Soul Coach, Sandi Anderson, who just so happens to also be my aunt and fellow purple sheep in the family! She offers insight, practical tools, and rituals to decide where and how to put them in place and enforce them for adults & children alike. Plus a LIVE clearing! In this podversation: Sandi's early years as an empath "You can't just develop the hide of an elephant and still walk around like a human." Why years of talk therapy wasn't enough fo...

Episode 54: The Mysterial Path: Using Archetypes for Shadow Work with Suzanne Anderson, M.A

Suzanne Anderson is a change agent for women change makers. As a psychologist, author, executive coach, speaker and transformational facilitator she has dedicated the past 15 years of her career in leadership development to decoding an embodied, integral and accelerated pathway to awaken consciousness and leadership capacity in women. In her global online programs and retreats she guides women to do the deep work of upgrading their inner operating systems and becoming a match for these com...

Episode 53: From Stay At Home Mom To Million Dollar Bug Breeder With Jess Rosen

What could make a young woman choose to breed roaches for a living? How curiosity and a passion for ensuring each customer enjoys his or her experience allowed Jess Rosen to disrupt a billion dollar industry. In this podversation: How Jess came to breed roaches and other creepy crawlers The analogy and symbolism of "living in the edges" and edge species Jess' advice for anyone considering becoming a breeder How her client-centered focus on "making buying roaches fun" translated into...

Episode 52: Glistening Particles: Changing The Way You See Everyone Around You with Jane Ellen

Why one woman set out to have intentional conversations with seemingly random acquaintances - "glistening particles" - and how those interactions are now forever changing lives through what some might call the ripple effect. Exploring the power of curiosity, authentic connection, and soul purpose with Jane Ellen. In this podversation: Why Jane chose to start having conversations with random acquaintances Are we all just waiting for someone to grant us an opportunity to share our story? ...

Episode 51: Taking Your Relationship Off Default Status with Gina Senarighi, CPC

Relationships are in danger when partners make automatic assumptions. Non-traditional relationship expert, Gina Senarighi, explains why we all need to get clear on key issues like trust, privacy, and appropriate boundaries with those we love. In this podversation: How Gina came to choose the niche she did: non-monogamous relationships The overlap with other common relationship issues Likely topics you have or are currently taking for granted in your romantic interactions because you h...

Episode 50: Empowered by Nature - Lessons in Wellness from a Solar Powered Kiwi with Heather Welch

In this podversation: What does off the grid even mean? Why did Heather and her family decide to go off the grid at first? Would she ever consider coming back to the power-connected side of things? Some of the ins and outs of living without power The intersection with mindfulness Practical applications for the rest of us who may still live connected to power "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." - Victor Hugo Heather's practice of limiting herself to 6 thing...

Episode 49: Beauty From Ashes - Finding Purpose in Multiple Losses with Becky McCoy

Becky's story sounds more like a Lifetime movie than real life. She struggled with anxiety and depression in childhood, her dad died 8 hours after her son was born, and then she was 8 months pregnant with her daughter when her husband died. Now she's inspiring women across the globe to CHOOSE how to live BRAVELY.  In this podversation: Becky's history with anxiety and the healing effects of normalization How anxiety & depression often go hand in hand Exploring the taboo subject of me...

Episode 48: Autism, Asexuality & Social Justice with Olivia James

Just when you thought you knew what labels like autistic or asexual meant, Olivia James will challenge you to look closer. And then she'll make you want to advocate for something you love! In this podversation: What is the Spoon Theory and how it applies to all of us The many sides of Autism The importance of getting a proper diagnosis Why the world needs BOTH awareness and acceptance; "acceptance relies upon awareness" "Sometimes advocacy needs to be pragmatic rather than idealis...

Episode 47: An Irreverent Reverend's Search for the Missing Femme in Religion

Exploring the missing and the misogynized with a "recovering non-denominational, metaphysical, reverend who likes to walk a little on the wild side of God."  From working to heal the wounds of apartheid in South Africa to reawakening the divine feminine across the globe alongside New Thought leaders such as Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Lisa Nichols of The Secret phenomenon, Rev. Stephanie Clark is breaking stigmas and barriers of all kinds in spirituality. In this podversation: Ste...

Episode 46: Cracked Open Vol. 12 - Sacred Goal Setting

Who says goal setting has to be soul sucking? Learn how to find your OPTIMAL ZONE between hustle & flow for maximum results and deep soul satisfaction. Plus what trees can actually teach us about the role challenge plays in transformation. So not what you think! This podversation is INTENSE! In the podversation: The arguments for and against goal setting and resolutions Where is YOUR optimal sweet spot between hustle and flow? The proof is in the pudding Take radical responsibility;...

Episode 45: Shadow Work & Astrology with Lourdes Viado, Ph.D

Have you met your SHADOW yet? Depth psychologist and master astrologer, Dr. Lourdes Viado, explains how to very practically connect with the subconscious. In this podversation: What is shadow work and why is it important? "Turning the spotlight on yourself" to see the blind spots and the untapped potential Difference between shame and healthy guilt Examples of how untapped potential gets placed in the shadow Relating to the transformational power of shadow work in the archetypes/m...

Episode 44: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? With Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

Episode 43: 'Connectful' Relationships with Rebecca Wong, LCSW

Episode 42: Cracked Open Vol. 11 - Bringing the Sacred into Business

41: Re-imagining grief & connecting with passed over loved ones with Andrea Bullfinch

40: Cracked Open Vol. 10 - Empowered Relationships with Alexandra Covucci