Conversations on Healing Podcast

Toko-pa Turner is an author, dreamworker, and teacher whose work explores the profound relationship between dreams, belonging, and the human psyche. Drawing from the mystical tradition of Sufism and Jungian psychology, Toko-pa invites people to see dreams not as random events, but as living conversations with a deeper intelligence that guides us toward wholeness. Her award-winning books, Belonging...

Aycee Brown is a psychic channel, medium, spiritual guide, and teacher dedicated to helping people unlock their most magical lives. Known as the "Voice of Truth" for her ability to connect individuals with their divine source, Aycee works with those at life's crossroads, guiding them to find clarity, meaning, and a path forward. Her expertise on the role human design, spirituality, and astrology p...

Judith Blackstone , PhD, is the founder of the Realization Process , an approach for embodied psychological healing and nondual spiritual awakening that bridges psychotherapy, movement, and subtle awareness. A former psychotherapist of thirty-five years and an early professional dancer, Judith's life changed after a serious injury ended her performing career in her twenties. While lying on the flo...

Dr. Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and author dedicated to helping people understand burnout and reconnect with themselves through compassionate, body-based healing. As the founder of Plum Psychology and an EMDR consultant based in the UK, Claire has spent her career supporting individuals recovering from chronic stress, trauma, and burnout. Through her one-to-one th...

Dr. Stephen Dahmer is a physician, educator, and global leader in integrative medicine who has devoted his career to transforming how we understand healing. As Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Dr. Dahmer helps train healthcare professionals to deliver care that treats the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. His path into integrative medicin...

Erin Clifford , JD, MA, LPC, is a wellness expert who helps professionals build healthier, more balanced, and more fulfilling lives. A Corporate Wellness Consultant, Licensed Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor, Erin integrates her background in mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle management to deliver impactful wellness coaching. Her holistic approach e...

Diane Button is an author, instructor, and end-of-life doula who has dedicated her career to helping people approach dying—and living—with deeper meaning, intention, and compassion. She is a founding partner of the Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance in Northern California and an instructor for the University of Vermont's End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program. With a master's in couns...

When Listening Becomes Healing: The Practice of Radical Listening  Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh (PhD) is a leading academic, consultant, and executive coach whose work bridges the worlds of coaching, positive psychology, and human connection. He serves as Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Health Sciences at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Scien...

Aaron Johnson is a powerful social activist and thought leader dedicated to fostering environments where Black-bodied individuals can fully express themselves. His TED Talk, " Chronically Undertouched ," highlights the profound absence of safe, loving, platonic touch in the lives of many Black men. His work is rooted in addressing this deep cultural and emotional wound. Aaron helps men of African...

Dan Newby is a global leader in emotional literacy and the creator of Emotions-Centered Coaching . With over 7,000 hours of coaching experience, he has dedicated his career to helping leaders and changemakers around the world turn emotions into powerful, everyday tools for transformation. Dan is the author of four books on emotional literacy and regularly leads his signature Emotions-Centered Coac...

Dr. Maryellen MacDonald is the Donald P. Hayes Professor Emerita of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a renowned cognitive scientist. Her work in psycholinguistics explores how we comprehend, produce, and learn language—one of the most remarkable aspects of being human. Dr. MacDonald's research has examined language across the entire lifespan, from chil...

Dr. Jeffrey Karp is a Harvard Medical School and MIT professor, inventor, best-selling author, and visionary leader. From transforming the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD into a wellspring of creativity and innovation, Dr. Karp has built a career championing neurodiversity, mindfulness, and environmental stewardship. He has co-founded 14 companies and secured over 100 patents, Dr. Karp's acclaimed...

Dr. James M. Greenblatt is a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine and a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist who has been treating patients since 1988. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and previously held the role of Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care/Monte Nido...

Jonathan Gluck is a writer whose powerful storytelling has been in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and Vogue. He has served as deputy editor and managing editor of the New York Magazine. Over the course of his distinguished career, Jonathan has earned multiple National Magazine Awards. Now, he turns inward with his latest work,  An Exercise in Uncertainty : A Memoir of...

Deb Dana , LCSW, is a renowned clinician, consultant, speaker, and author whose groundbreaking work bridges the science of the nervous system with everyday wellbeing. As a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and advisor to both Khiron Clinics and Unyte , Deb is widely recognized for making Polyvagal Theory accessible to both professionals and the general public. She pioneered the Rhythm of...

Laurel Braitman is a bestselling author, speaker, educator, and a leader in the field of medical storytelling. She serves as the Director of Writing and Storytelling at the Stanford School of Medicine, where she helps healthcare professionals harness the power of narrative to support healing and mental wellness. Laurel is the author of What Looks Like Bravery : An Epic Journey from Loss to Love an...

Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness teacher, and organizational well-being leader with three decades of experience in healthcare. A practicing physician and best-selling author of Just One Heart : A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness, Dr. Fisher integrates mind-body science, mindfulness, and compassion to help people live healthier, more connected...

Dr. Uché Blackstock is an emergency medicine physician and thought leader whose work is deeply woven with both personal and professional experiences, dedicated to addressing the impact of inherited racism and social ideas of difference within healthcare institutions. She attended Harvard University for her undergraduate degree and medical school. As the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity ,...

Dr. Denis Bouboulis is a leading specialist in Neuro-Immunology, known for his pioneering work in diagnosing and treating PANS/PANDAS, which is a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS), autoimmune encephalitis, and tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. As the Founder and Director of Superior Associates Infusion Center and head of Advanced Allergy, I...

Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale. He's also the best-selling author of Permission to Feel , translated into 25 languages, and a pioneering researcher with over 25 years of work in emotional intelligence, decision-making, creativity, and mental health. As the lead developer of RULER, an evidence-ba...

Nicole J. Sachs , LCSW, is a renowned psychotherapist, speaker, writer, and retreat leader dedicated to helping people break free from chronic pain and anxiety. She is the author of The Meaning of Truth and the recently released book Mind Your Body , as well as creator of the online courses Freedom from Chronic Pain and Freedom from an Anxious Life . Nicole is the force behind The Cure for Chronic...

Hala Khouri , M.A., SEP, E-RYT is a leading voice in trauma-informed care, embodied social justice, and resilience-building. With over 25 years of experience teaching yoga and movement and 15 years of clinical work and training, Hala has dedicated her life to bridging the gap between healing, activism, and systemic change. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, she holds degrees in psychology and counse...

Nakeia Homer is a Well-Being Educator, Author, and the founder of Heal & Grow Daily , a private membership and well-being community dedicated to sustainable healing and personal growth. Her books, I Hope This Helps and All the Right Pieces , have inspired readers worldwide. Her latest release, Habits for Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, & Power , is already being hailed as "a roadmap to heali...

Dr. Robert Melillo is a renowned expert in developmental neurological conditions like ADHD, autism, OCD, and more. With over 30 years of experience as a clinician, professor, researcher, and bestselling author of Disconnected Kids , Dr. Melillo has developed groundbreaking, noninvasive methods to improve brain function. As the co-founder of Brain Balance Achievement Centers and creator of the Meli...

Dr. Bruce Perry is a global leader in understanding how trauma impacts the developing brain. He is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and has spent over 30 years as a clinician, researcher, and educator in children's mental health and neuroscience. Dr. Perry co-authored several influential books, including " The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog " and " What Happened to You ?" with Oprah Winfr...