Couch Sessions Podcast

What does it mean to truly embody self-love and how can we bring it into our everyday lives? In this episode of Couch Sessions, host Nat Dekine welcomes Tamela, “The Holistic Weaver,” for a conversation centered on self-love, rest, and reconnecting with ourselves. Together, they explore the episode’s theme, “Self-Love Is the Key to Life,” and the invitation to listen more closely to our bodies, re...

What happens when the beliefs that shaped your life no longer make room for all of who you are? In this solo episode of Couch Sessions Podcast , I share my journey from growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and later serving in Christian ministry to questioning what I had been taught and rediscovering my relationship with the Divine. I talk about the grief and freedom of that journey, and how I’ve com...

In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast , I sit down with entrepreneur, energy healer, and traditional Chinese medicine doctoral student Elsa Martinez for an honest conversation about what healing and the “glow up” really require. Together, we explore accountability, self-awareness, outgrowing old versions of ourselves, honoring the roots of traditional healing practices, and the importance of b...

What if healing isn’t about becoming someone new, but remembering who you were before the world taught you to forget? In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast , Nat sits down with Courtney Buckley , Reiki Master Teacher, intuitive guide, channeler, space-holder, and new author of the memoir The Art of Remembering: A Soul Journey Back to What Was Never Lost . At the heart of Courtney’s story is a...

What happens when psychology, intuition, ancient wisdom, and self-discovery meet? In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast , I sit down with Leonie Maritz , founder of Zodiac Tarot , for a thoughtful conversation about her journey into the mystical and mental arts and the experiences that shaped the work she does today. Leonie is a certified Traditional Astrologer, Tarot Reader, Life Coach, and c...

From skeptic to mystic—what happens when an experience changes everything you thought you knew? In this thought-provoking episode of Couch Sessions Podcast , I sit down with Master Certified Life Coach and Shamanic Energy Healing Practitioner Heather Zimmerman to explore her remarkable journey from a career rooted in psychology and scientific materialism to becoming a spiritual channel, energy hea...

From the Dark Night Comes the Light | Spiritual Awakening & the Dark Night of the Soul What if your greatest breakdown is actually the beginning of your awakening? In this powerful episode of Couch Sessions, I sit down with Debjit Kundu of  @wizardconsciousness  for an honest conversation about the spiritual awakening journey and what it truly means to walk through the Dark Night of the Soul....

How do you know when Spirit is inviting you to grow beyond a relationship, community, or season of your life? In this deeply authentic episode of Couch Sessions , Nat Dekine welcomes Reiki Master and Akashic Records Practitioner Elizabeth Powell for a powerful conversation about spiritual discernment, Divine Feminine wisdom, and learning to trust the quiet voice of Spirit above the noise of extern...

In honor of Vitiligo Awareness Month, I sit down with Tiffany Devon Williams for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about living with vitiligo. Tiffany shares her personal journey from diagnosis through the rapid and aggressive loss of pigmentation that transformed her appearance and challenged her sense of identity. With honesty and vulnerability, she discusses the emotional impact of vitiligo...

Every story has layers. There is the story we tell, and then there is the story beneath the story, the deeper truth waiting to be uncovered. In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast , I sit down with my book editor, Marla Taviano, for an honest conversation about the writing journey, the editing process, and what it means to share your story with the world. Together, we explore the vulnerability...

In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode, I’m joined by special guest  Keshia Ginn, LCSW , for a grounded and eye-opening conversation on mental health, nervous system regulation, and the importance of true rest. Keshia shares important mental health awareness statistics and speaks to the unique challenges and disparities faced within Black and Brown and other marginalized communities when it...

In this special episode, I’m opening up about the journey behind my memoir — the healing, transformation, and life experiences that inspired me to write it. I’ll also be sharing details about my upcoming book signing event on May 17th, where we’ll gather for connection, conversation, and celebration. Tune in to learn where you can purchase your copy and be part of this meaningful new chapter. Purc...

In this episode, I sit down with Kirtika Walia , a somatic dance facilitator and coach, for a deeply honest conversation about transformation, embodiment, and what it means to truly come home to yourself. Kirtika shares her journey from identifying as deeply introverted to slowly, and then boldly, embracing her inner fire and presence following the unexpected transition of her former husband. Toge...

In this episode, we explore the quiet but powerful patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing , and what it truly looks like to begin releasing them. Rebecca McNeill, a self-described “non-couch coach,” creates spaces where women can be radically honest with themselves especially in the moments that feel overwhelming, messy, or difficult to hold. Her work is deeply rooted in her own lived exper...

In this episode, Nat Dekine returns to the studio after taking time away to complete her deeply personal memoir. She opens up about the heart of the book—sharing her journey through religious and childhood trauma, how she found the strength to break free, and the path that led her toward healing and self-discovery. Nat also reflects on her evolution into the healing arts, including her work as a R...

This week, I’m joined by the phenomenal Tammaka Staley — a spoken word artivist, sex educator, and healing justice practitioner ✨🌈. Together, we share a raw and unfiltered conversation on healing, navigating sexuality, and resisting systemic oppression. 🎙️ With deep honesty and vulnerability, Tammaka reminds us that healing isn’t just personal — it’s collective, cultural, and revolutionary. Pull...

In this week’s conversation, we’re going deeper than just surface-level healing. We're talking about the inner work, the mindset shifts, the untangling of perfectionism, and the journey of self-awareness through different healing arts modalities. 🌱 What does it look like to heal when the wounds aren't visible? 🧠 How do our thoughts and beliefs shape our healing process? 💫 And how can to...

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down for a conversation that weaves together the tender threads of becoming a life coach, building a marriage as a queer couple with a trans partner, and parenting through one of the most heartbreaking experiences a family can face—a child’s leukemia diagnosis. This is a story of resilience. Of choosing love again and again. Of navigating trauma, illness, ident...

Karla Reeves tells the story of her journey to becoming an energy practitioner. She shares details of the abuse and trauma that led her to not only seek therapy but also embark on deep inner work through somatics and energy healing. She also opens up about her journey within Christianity and the church, exploring what her relationship with God looks like today. Additionally, Karla shares how she f...

In this episode, Marla Taviano shares her journey of religious deconstruction and reflects through poetry. She explores societal conditioning, opens up about her personal awakening, and an ongoing education in anti-racism. Connect with Marla Taviano Instagram White Girl Learning Connect with Nat Turner Be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share this podcast. Your listener support is vital for the...

Tam Dillon shares her journey discovering tarot and how she grew into reading professionally. She reveals the journey into learning yoga and the physical benefits, but also how tarot is connected to the yoga poses. Tam shares her journey into becoming a spiritual mentor and opening the Tam Dillon Academy as well as launching the Critical Mass Global Community. Connect with Tam Dillon Tam Dillon Se...

In this episode Nat discusses the intentions for this new podcast. She reveals various subject matters in the way of healing, spirituality, and special topics to be featured.