Sacred Gatherings Podcast

What if creativity isn't just something we do, but a pathway to healing? In this episode of The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Lesley Burke, LPC, ATR-BC, to explore the connection between art therapy, symbolism, shadow work, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation. Lesley shares how Hurricane Katrina unexpectedly changed the course of her life, leading her from being a profes...

Prepare to be inspired by Amber Thuston, LPCC, founder of Healing with Amber, where grief therapy and spiritually integrated support come together to create space for deep healing and transformation. Amber's work blends evidence-based clinical care with psychospiritual practices, offering grief counseling, spiritual counseling, evidential mediumship, intuitive tarot guidance, and community educati...

Connor Romanowsky, a dual-licensed psychotherapist and intuitive healer, shares her inspiring journey of blending clinical expertise with spiritual practices like tarot, astral projection, and energy work. If you've ever wondered how to ethically incorporate magic and intuition into therapy or healing, this conversation is a must-listen! In this episode: The ethics of weaving tarot and spiritual t...

Some stories don't start with a breakthrough. They start with just getting through moments in life, one step at a time. This is part of mine. In this episode of the Woo Woo Therapist Podcast, I am not holding back on the journey I have walked through, which includes childhood trauma, domestic violence, guiding my daughter through her own healing, along with many different health crises that brough...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with T. Sherna "Iya Ọṣun Iṣe Ṣe" Bush, LMT, the visionary Founder of Sherna’s Synchronicities, LLC. With a rich background as an Ifa Priestess, Ordained Minister, Ègún (Ancestor) Medium, Death Doula, TJCL Podcast Co-Host, Reiki Practitioner, and Licensed Massage Therapist. Sherna brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to the table. Sherna's journey is dee...

After two years of silence, Kathleen Stark — The Woo-Woo Therapist — is back. And she's not holding anything back. In this opening episode, Kathleen shares the raw truth of her healing journey, the losses, the health crises, the spiritual awakenings, and what it finally took to step out of the broom closet and fully own who she is. In this episode: The loss of her beloved dog, Sadie, and the healt...

The Woo-Woo Therapist Podcast is back. I'm Kathleen Stark, LCSW-C — psychotherapist, tarot reader, and developing psychic medium. I've spent years walking between two worlds, and this podcast is where those worlds finally get to meet. This season, we dive into the real conversations happening at the intersection of therapy, intuition, and spiritual embodiment. I'll be sitting down with...

In this episode, I explore how to set healthy boundaries during the holiday season to reduce stress, avoid burnout, and focus on what truly matters. Learn practical tools to protect your energy, honor your priorities, and say "no" without guilt. This episode is your guide to navigating the holidays with intention, balance, and peace. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The 24-Hour Rule: Pause before...

In this deeply personal episode, join me as I reflect on a year filled with professional changes, health challenges, personal growth, and profound loss. From opening a private practice to navigating health scares and grief, this episode explores the importance of slowing down, self-care, and listening to your body. Key Highlights: Navigating professional transitions Coping with unexpected health c...

Episode Overview: Introduction to Dr. Don St John: Psychotherapist, Teacher, Author Deep Dive into Healing and Human Potential Understanding the Four Essential Components: Somatic, Psycho-Emotional, Relational, Spiritual About Dr. Don St John: Dr. Don St John is a distinguished psychotherapist, educator, and author with extensive experience spanning more than fifty years across psychological, soma...

Join me in this episode as I explore the simplicity of smaller circles, the richness of authentic connections, and the joy of finding soul sisters who truly understand the essence of authenticity. Cheers to new beginnings! Todays' discussion: The impact of turning 50 and the shift in perspectives. Exploring the evolution of friend circles over time. Embracing the beauty of a smaller, more mean...

In today episode of Sacred Gatherings, I challenge the "love and light" healing approach, exploring six crucial lessons from a four-year personal journey. I cover topics like: Energetic sensitivity Rewriting financial narratives Confronting perfectionism I share candid insights into fear, workaholism, binge eating and drink and trauma responses. I share how integrating the darkness and l...

Have you ever been curious about healing family dynamics or felt called to break away from family behavior patterns or belief systems? In today's episode, I will talk about my path moving through ancestral healing and ways for you to start this path for yourself. I often get asked the question about where to start ancestral healing. Here are some reflection questions to help you get started: 1...

In today's episode, I share how we as women must stop muting our voices to avoid feeling uncomfortable or avoiding conflict. I explore the 4th trauma response--FAWNING and how it will show up as people pleasing during uncomfortable conversations or when our boundaries are being violated. Your will learn how body sensations will manifest when you are not standing in your truth. Beautiful souls,...

In today's episode, I share the generational wounds that have been passed down from mothers to daughters. I will discuss how negative body image and poor sense of self may be unintentionally being passed down from mother to daughter, and the origin of perfectionism. To connect with Kathleen Website: https://www.kathleenstark.co/ IG: @woo_woo_therapist Email: hello@kathleenstark.co Like this po...

In today's episode, I will discuss how imposter Syndrome shows up in our life and how to release it and begin to focus on understanding who we are at the core of our being, and how to connect to our inner wisdom by reframing our thoughts and becoming attuned to our feelings. Today's Show Notes: Positive Me journal exercise. I invite you to get a special notebook, that is going to be called...

In today's episode, I share a visualization and guided meditation to help increase your vibrational energy. A simple and powerful visual exercise using light energy. Light is the fastest way to transmute energy and increase our energetic body's vibration. Before you begin this meditation find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed for 7 minutes. PSA~Be sure you're not driving or...

In today's episode, I will talk about the common and uncommon signs of people-pleasing behaviors. People-pleasing can disrupt how to grow healthy connections with others and with ourselves, as well as, creates a false sense of self and burnout. I will walk you through a step-by-step process on ways to break the cycle of people-pleasing and begin to live a more authentic life that will help you...

In today's episode, I discuss the misconceptions that trained healers, therapists, or coaches don't suffer from anxiety. I will share with you my first spiritual awakening when I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder in 2012. This is when a lot changed in my life. Anxiety is nothing to feel shame or guilt. Healing comings in many ways. I hope today's episode resonates with those who need...

In today's episode, Kathleen discusses the healing journey of embracing our whole soul from within. Building a loving relationship with our whole self by loving all parts of ourselves not just the parts we see as lovable. and releasing the misconception that healing is about becoming the best version of yourself. To learn more about Kathleen visit: website: https://www.kathleenstark.co/ IG: @w...

In today's episode, Kathleen will discuss beginning practices to mindfulness practices. Today, you will learn different types of mindfulness practices to help reduce anxiety, and overthinking and increase clarity and a relaxed state of mind. As you listen to today's episode feel what practice aligns with you. Remember this is your journey and you can choose what aligns with your energy. To...

Episode 1: Welcome to the Woo-Woo Therapist Podcast In this episode, Kathleen will share her healing journey, and how it guided her to spirituality, and through meditation, she uncovered her intuition. Kathleen will share the importance of working with professional spiritual mentors. Kathleen will share her perspective on what it truly means to walk this path, and how it's not all rainbows and uni...