Initiatrix

On today's episode, I interview my friend Kaylyn Rutkowski, an embodiment facilitator, high priestess, somatic practitioner, and healer.   We explore the concept of initiation and how initiation experiences are pre-planned in our soul's curriculum. Kaylyn describes the initiation that she has been going through in the past year, with the experience of suddenly leaving her job and shortly afterward...

On today's episode, I interview my friend Andrea McCallum, an artist, intuitive and energy healer.   We explore the ways in which Andrea has followed her heart, intuition and spirit in the choices that she's made, which didn't always make logical sense. We discuss what she does- her unique art as well as her oracle and tarot readings, energy healing, Dream Life readings, Remote Recharge sessions a...

On today's episode, I interview my friend Rebekah Kiger, a Master Money Mindset Coach, on her ALIGN method for stepping into prosperity. This method helps you to uncover blocks, let go of what is not serving you, identify where you want to be, take inspired action and calibrate to your financial achievements.   I had a front-row seat to Rebekah developing this methodology and learned the methods f...

In today's episode, I discuss the benefits of celebrating wins, including:   ●        How to make your successes seem less "anticlimactic" ●        The energetics behind our societal tendency to not pause and celebrate ●        How celebrating publicly can be an inspiration for others ●        The benefits of making sure you celebrate the way you want to ●        Why we struggle to celebrate, incl...

In today's episode, I discuss the process of selling my business, Ward & Associates and starting my new business, The Wisdom Portal.  In the episode, I explore: The medical issues I was experiencing that led me to examine what was off track in my life. The process of realizing that I want to sell my business. The steps I took to sell and the ups and downs. The challenges and lessons I learned alon...

Today's podcast is about how to view problems from a new paradigm. I discuss how to view obstacles as opportunities and how to see your worst problems as the biggest blessings. I explore: The notion of posttraumatic growth and how it's more common than most of us realize A recent funeral that I went to and how the best stories weren't about times when things were smooth Examples of three big event...

In this episode, I discuss how to live and embody the values that are truly important to you. I describe my personal values and the ways in which I prioritize these values in my daily life.  I hope you enjoy it!  ~ Dr. Jennie Ward To connect with me: Apply to work with me:  https://forms.gle/9YrukzKrQsjU5hARA Check out my website: www.wisdomportal.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewisdomp...

Today I talk about what happens when you begin to spiritually awaken. I discuss:   Wanting to teach and share what you've learned (and a few pitfalls to watch out for with this) Noticing and admiring nature and honouring the earth Needing more rest  Sleep getting weird Listening and supporting your body through diet and good quality products The experience of ascension symptoms An increase in sync...

In today's episode, I discuss the notion of making bold choices. In this episode, you'll learn: Why I admire those who make bold choices, but also recognize that it's not for everyone Reasons why people can get stuck in a rut of what is expected and safe in society Becoming connected to who you really are The benefits of less input and more quiet The power of letting go of others' opinions and tru...

In this episode, I discuss how your intuition shows up for you in your life. I talk about: How we all have intuition and some examples of how you might already experience your intuitive gifts How to listen to your intuition and know if you're meant to go toward or away from something The different types of intuition- aka the "clairs" Examples of how my intuition speaks to me How the psychics and m...

In this episode, I interview Marcela Salamanca, a Ward & Associates Psychological Services therapist, about her work and how she helps clients.  We discuss:  How Marcela got started in the field of mental health. What is the training involved in becoming a Clinical Social Worker? Marcela's training in approaches for treatment involving play and how play helps children and parents. What she hopes c...

In this episode, Dr. Ward normalizes struggles with examples to show that people are people and that we all go through difficult times. You'll hear about: A colleague who felt comforted by Dr. Ward's ups and downs Someone who Dr. Ward admired and this person's self-disclosure about challenges in her life that surprised Dr. Ward The fallacy of "overnight success" People who look successful and thei...

Dr. Ward breaks down the situations in her life that went well and didn't go as planned in 2022 and describes her goals for 2023. In this episode, you'll hear about:  The wins:  Her experiences in mentorship in 2022 The changes in her team The launch of this podcast Her "Jennie Method/Mastery Paradigm" treatment offering The emotional experience of transitioning almost all of her clients in 2022 H...

In today's episode, Dr. Ward discusses the unique, out-of-the-box treatment approach that she developed and offers to clients, called The Mastery Paradigm. In this episode, you'll learn: Dr. Ward's transition to offering the Mastery Paradigm  The judgment that she was afraid of and the fears that she had about harassment of her family, the end of her business Ward & Associates Psychological Servic...

We often focus on trying to figure out our problems from our rational minds. We logically weigh the pros and cons and we can get stuck in that, but there are so many other ways to resolve problems. In today's episode, Dr. Ward describes a tricky situation in her life and the way in which she finally resolved it after 10+ years.  In this episode, you'll hear about: Dr. Ward's thorn in her side and...

In today's episode, Dr. Ward describes key strategies for mastering anxiety that she teaches her clients in individual therapy, her therapy group and online anxiety course. In this episode, you'll learn:   A simple understanding of some of the biological mechanisms underlying anxiety Some basics of Polyvagal Theory and how you can use this to soothe your body and mind The bio/psycho/social model o...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Ward describes some of the patterns that slow down the process of healing- in therapy and just in general.  In this episode, you'll learn the 6 patterns that Dr. Ward has identified and how to step out of them. Dr. Ward describes:  How sometimes clients do not give their nervous system an opportunity to catch up to the shifts and changes happening in therapy Psychology...

We tend to view life as linear in nature when in reality, it's cyclical and ever-evolving. In  today's episode, Dr. Ward explains how to flow with the cycles of life.  In this episode, you'll learn:  What it means to say that life is cyclical.  How the belief that life is linear leads to pain and suffering. The analogy of planting a seed. How Dr. Ward runs her company in a way that honors her staf...

We tend to be out of sync with certain spiritual energetic principles. In this episode, Dr. Ward explores 3 of these principles and how to incorporate them into your life in order to experience more harmony, health, and happiness. In this episode, you'll learn: About the spiritual Law of Duality and how it shows up in your life Masculine and feminine energetics in our society The imbalance of soci...

There is something that many of us would benefit from doing more of. It's the opposite of what society has historically valued and therefore we just don't tend to do it enough.  In today's episode you'll learn about: Society's focus on action and hustle and how this is imbalanced and damaging Masculine vs feminine energy and the direction that society is moving in The importance of balancing rest...

In therapy, clients tend to experience big insights and "aha moments," but sometimes have a hard time taking that information and using it to make lasting changes in their lives. That's what this episode is about.  In this episode, you'll learn: How our society is focused more on learning and not enough on using knowledge for change My shaman Makhosi and how she describes this issue What embodimen...

Spirituality and spiritual approaches to personal wellness have become increasingly popular over the last number of years. Although more people are open to spirituality, I do find that often they are a bit lost as to how to practically incorporate spiritual approaches to personal wellness.   That's what this podcast is about. In this episode, you'll learn: · How to develop a ritual of connection w...

A lot of what we do as psychologists is teach our clients how to be resilient. Often, clients come to therapy hoping to reduce external stress in their lives. We can do a bit of that- leave a toxic job or set boundaries for example- but really, reducing stress isn't our main goal in therapy.   The truth is, for better or worse, there's going to be a certain about of challenge or difficulty in your...

Therapy Wise is a podcast all about ancient wisdom and the latest psychological science. It's for those who have an interest in learning about soul-based, metaphysical psychology in order to heal from trauma and release anxiety. If you're interested in uncovering your truest, most authentic self through spirituality, energy medicine and psychology, you'll love this podcast. In this episode, you'll...