The Spiritually Curious Therapist

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...

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 tec...

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 Reik...

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—n...

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...

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 t...

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 emergi...

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, na...

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.  ...

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
✨ Experie...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 fin...

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. Vito...

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://journey...

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 ove...

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 ...

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 ben...