a little bit psychic

What does it mean to truly grow up — not just get older, but cross the threshold into maturated, responsible adulthood? In this episode of A Little Bit Psychic , Elani is joined by Claire, a spiritual counselor, student midwife, and multidisciplinary artist whose path led her from New York City performance art to apprenticing under Cofan and Murui elders in the Colombian jungle. Together they trac...

From Dance to the Jungle to Midwifery: Claire on Plant Medicine, Service, and Reclaiming Life Force Elani Engelken, a Denver-based depth psychotherapist and somatic healer, welcomes guest Claire—someone she knew from the Denver dance world—to discuss Claire’s path from disciplined dancer training in Denver and New York to initiation in Colombia with yagé (ayahuasca) and years of apprenticeship wit...

In this podcast episode, Elani, a depth psychotherapist and somatic healer, discusses the critical importance of matriarchal mother medicine for human psychology and community wellbeing. Elani highlights the crucial developmental years from conception to age seven and how a mother's environment and stress levels impact a child's ability to self-regulate. She covers the physiological and ps...

In this episode of 'A Little Bit Psychic', Elani Engelken, a depth somatic integrative psychotherapist, discusses the critical role that community and connection play in mental, physical, and emotional health. She explains how humans, as pack animals, are biologically and physiologically wired to belong to a group, and how the modern emphasis on individuality has disrupted this natural nee...

In this episode of 'A Little Bit Psychic,' host Elani Engelken, a depth psychotherapist and somatic healer, delves into the fascinating topic of epigenetics. Elani explains how intergenerational trauma is transmitted through gene expression and affects individuals' psychological and physical well-being. She discusses the overwhelming yet liberating realization for clients that their sy...

In this episode of 'A Little Bit Psychic,' Elani Engelken, a depth psychotherapist and somatic healer, discusses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the context of trauma and healing. Elani delves into the historical and philosophical roots of psychology, focusing on Carl Jung's depth psychology, its divergence from Freud's work, and why body-based trauma work is still the exceptio...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Your Local Psychic Dealer" with Elani Engelken, a depth psychotherapist and somatic healer based in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Elani shares her personal journey through spirituality, psychology, and healing—from her first encounters with psychics and tarot readers to her deep dive into somatic therapy, family dynamics, and the study of the sou...

Navigating Anxiety and Intuition using a depth-psychological approach. In this inaugural podcast episode, depth psychotherapists Elani Engelken and Julia Willinger delve into the complexities of anxiety, intuition, and their intertwined relationship with the unconscious and conscious mind. They share personal experiences and professional insights from their practice in Denver, Colorado, and Los An...