Blue Hour

Do you have a tendency to be productive, assertive or aggressive? Or do you prefer to go with the flow, surrender or rest? The ideal scenario is to move through these energies appropriately and with ease, but most of us get stuck in some way or express certain energies in a toxic manner. In this episode, Adina discusses the importance of striking balance between seemingly opposing energies. She of...

People who engage with Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), a type of music therapy,  are called "travelers" because the process takes them on a powerful journey through their own psyche. GIM is one of the modalities today's guest, Jennifer Worthen, uses in her counseling practice. Music is one of the first ways she awakened to the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness. J...

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." Are you someone who gets lost in daydream? Were you the type of child who enjoyed imagination play? Would you get lost in worlds of your own creation? Do you prefer the realm of fantasy to reality? If so, you have a powerful natural ability to tune into the expressions of your soul. In this episode, Adina emphasizes the value of imagination...

How often do you remember your dreams?  What are your dreams like? Have you ever wondered what your dreaming mind is communicating or what dreams even are? In this episode,  Adina chats with Dr. Zack Kampf, a Jungian social worker and psychotherapist, who explores dreams with his clients to better understand subconscious messages offered by the psyche. Listen in to find out more about how to make...

Do you wish you had a superpower? Are you highly sensitive? Have you ever heard voices or sounds that you knew weren’t there? Or felt the energy in a room suddenly and dramatically change for no apparent reason? Have you ever dreamt something that later came true, or have you ever had an intuitive alert about someone that ended up being warranted? Perhaps you’ve simply felt a profound sense of kno...

In this episode Adina chats with Ideation Coach and Consultant, Tye Glover.  Tye is the founder of Think Different Nation and the creator of Neuro Creative Programming. During their talk, Tye described a method of problem solving that engages mindfulness and teaches how to notice perceptions and welcome new perspectives. If you're curious about creating new ways to address challenges,  if you...

Do you believe in past lives? What about parallel lives? In this episode, Adina chats with Creative Intuitive Karen LaCamera about the soul's journey through multiple experiences, across various timelines. They discuss intuition and creativity, energy frequencies, the Akashic Records, soul family and more.  Listen and be open to what you discover... Karen is a creative designer and messenger...

Welcome back to Blue Hour! In this first episode of Season 3, Adina shares what you can expect from the show for the next couple of months. She reflects on what she's learned since she started her counseling career and discusses some areas of interest that have inspired this season's episodes. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please share it. If you enjoy the podcast, please...

In this final episode of season two, Adina reflects on ego identification and offers a few simple strategies to remain open to a broader sense of self. She also gives a glimpse into what to expect in season three, which begins on April 2. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please share it. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and subscribe. Want to join us as a guest? Complete this for...

Are you an over thinker? Have you felt emotionally stuck despite lots of therapy or analytical exploration of your life? Thinking will only take you so far.  Understanding how your body carries stress and wisdom is so helpful for healing and moving forward. In this episode, Adina talks with Sara Baicich. Sara is an Art Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.  She weaves together artistic...

Time sure is strange. One moment you're chugging Zimas behind the local Blockbuster, the next you're visiting the chiropractor because you injured yourself sleeping.  Aging is a real test for the ego. In this episode, Adina talks about the challenges of middle age and offers some suggestions for coming to terms with getting older. Books mentioned: Love, God & Neurons: Memoir of A Sci...

Ever heard of Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST)? What about sensory deprivation floating? In this episode, Adina chats with Corey Costanzo about this unique treatment. Corey is a somatic therapist, massage therapist, and yoga teacher. He also owns Stillpoint Wellness in Asheville, a facility that offers saltwater floatation (sensory deprivaton). Listen to find out what it's...

What struggles have you faced in your romantic relationships?  What are the love songs, movies, poetry or art that have resonated for you? How has culture affected your how you love?   In this episode, Adina explores how your ego may be interfering with your fulfillment. This is an exploration of the expectations and motivations that impact how we experience romantic love. Cultural conditioning an...

Listen in on Adina's conversation with Dr. Josh Bringle. Josh is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. He's worked in Geropsychology, Hospice and Palliative Care, doing Consult and Liaison work, in an Emergency Department, and more recently doing ketamine assisted psychotherapy. He has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers since 2010. In 2023 he completed a year...

How well do you communicate? Chances are there's room for improvement. Sadly, most of us never learn essential communication skills, and our relationships suffer as a result. In this episode, Adina talks about how ego can interfere with communication and connection, and she offers some suggestions for developing better relational skills. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Attachment Pro...

What is the Enneagram? How can it help you? How do you know if your type is accurate? What are some things to be cautious of when applying the Enneagram? These are a few of the questions Adina explores with  Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Enneagram Coach, Hanna Woody . Resources mentioned during the show include: Information about the Enneagram and Type Descriptions How To Know Your...

In this episode, Adina offers an overview  of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also describes a bit about how she uses these in her practice. Listen in and maybe you'll discover some of your parts. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please share it. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and subscribe. Want to join u...

How well do you understand yourself? A key factor in this is understanding your ego. In this episode, Adina offers some definition of ego and explores a creative method for reviewing your life experiences and recognizing how those have defined you. Sit down and write out your responses to the following questions: Recall a time when you left a familiar place or situation to embark on something new...

In this final episode of Season 1, Adina explores the impact our names and bodies have on our identities and personal origin stories. What does your name say about you? How comfortable are you in your own skin? These are a couple of the questions you're invited to reflect on through this episode. The book mentioned in this episode is The Undervalued Self by Elaine Aron. Season 2 starts Januar...

Where did you grow up? Was it a warm and comfortable place? Did you feel connected to the city or land? Physical environment affects us more than we sometimes realize. In this episode, Adina explores the impact of place --home--on personal stories. Visit Adina's website to find out more about her work Follow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, please...

What role did money play in your life as a kid? How did it affect your caregivers? How did it affect your relationships? What did money teach you about yourself or the world? Money and socioeconomic status have a huge impact on origin stories. Much of which must be unlearned. Join Adina as she explores this topic and her own journey with financial anxiety. Stay tuned after the episode to enjoy a r...

School, whether you loved it or hated it,  it made a huge impact on you.  After all, as kids, we spend more time at school than we do at home! This episode offers a brief pondering of the ways school affects us. Be sure to listen to the corresponding bonus episode-- School Talk with Amanda--where Adina talks to School Counselor, Dr. Amanada DeSua about the incredible influence of school in our liv...

In this bonus episode, Adina chats with Dr. Amanda DeSua about how school impacts identity and worldview. Amanda is a School Counselor, a Counselor Educator and the Author of two children's books, which you can find here , as well as on Amazon. Amanda identified seven factors that significantly affect kids at school: 1. Social Interaction 2. Curriculum and Values 3. Extracurricular Activities...

What role did religion play in your life growing up? How did your religion (or lack thereof) affect you? Join Adina as she explores how religion affects origin stories. In this episode she  shares her own experience and invites you to reflect on yours. Visit Adina's website to find out more about her work Follow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, ple...

Can you understand your origins if you don't know your roots? In this episode we explore the significance of ancestry on identity. Adina shares personal challenges related to being disconnected from previous generations and offers ways to cultivate a relationship with your ancestors whether you know the history or not. Visit Adina's website to find out more about her work Follow Fire Bir...