The Spiritually Curious Therapist

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist , I sit down with the inspiring LeNaya Smith Crawford, licensed therapist, holistic educator, business mentor, sound healer, and founder of the Holistic Therapist Academy. LeNaya shares her journey of weaving together clinical expertise, ancestral wisdom, and somatic/spiritual practices to create a truly holistic approach to mental health. From...

In this expansive and heartfelt episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist , I sit down with Joseph Drumheller , clinical hypnotherapist, spiritual teacher, and founder of JDH Academy. With over 30 years of experience and a rich personal journey through mystical awakening, Joseph invites us into the deeper terrain of healing where talk therapy meets quantum energy and soul-level transformation....

What happens when a seasoned therapist reaches the edge of burnout—and instead of quitting, answers the call of his soul? In this deeply heartfelt episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist , I sit down with Chris Hancock, LCSW, to explore his powerful journey from conventional talk therapy to a transformative practice grounded in mysticism, divine partnership, and transpersonal IFS. Chris share...

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist , I’m joined once again by the wise and compassionate Ayla Ault for part two of our conversation on supporting neurodivergent clients—particularly those who are late-diagnosed and high-masking. Together, we explore the healing potential of weaving clinical skill with intuitive, holistic presence. We talk about the deeply personal ways neurodiver...

In this soulful episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist , I’m joined by the wise and grounded Paula Scatoloni, a teacher of Somatics, Psychology, Spirituality, and Sound, with over two decades of experience integrating modern science and ancient wisdom into transformational healing practices. Together we dive into the beautiful intersection of body, sound, and spirit. Paula shares her journey...

We’re kicking off Season 3 with an episode that’s as insightful as it is soul-stirring. I’m joined by Ayla Ault , a licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with neurodivergent clients — especially late-diagnosed ADHDers and Autists. Ayla brings a powerful blend of clinical wisdom and intuitive insight , weaving together polyvagal theory, attachm...

Welcome back to The Spiritually Curious Therapist ! In today’s deeply enriching episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and colleague, Elizabeth “Liz” Hides , as we dive into the heart of Psychotherapeutic Reiki —what it is, how it's evolving, and why it's transforming psychotherapy practices across the field. Liz and I have been on a shared journey for the past several years, integrating...

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast, I interview Carol Ann Brayley, MSW, RSW, SEP, an internationally recognized expert in delivering the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP). Carol Ann discusses her extensive background in trauma work, the transformative power of somatically-oriented therapies, and her journey with SSP and RRP.  We explore the...

In this final episode of a 4 part series I discuss the journey of healing from relational trauma and rebuilding self-trust.  I highlight the invisible wounds of emotional neglect and soul fragmentation, explain how trauma affects self-trust, and offers practical steps to reconnect with lost parts of oneself.  Through body awareness, questioning the origin of self-doubt, creating a trust timeline,...

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist, I welcomesHeather Corbet, spiritual advisor, Reiki teacher, brainspotting consultant, and occupational therapist. Heather shares her journey of integrating spirituality and clinical practice, discussing the profound impact of brainspotting—a therapeutic technique that emphasizes where you look affects how you feel.  Heather elaborates on the sy...

Welcome back to Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within. In Episode 3, we step beyond the psychological and into the energetic and spiritual layers of trauma recovery. Because healing relational trauma isn’t just about understanding—it’s about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that had to go into hiding to survive. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How relational traum...

In Episode 2 of Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within , we go deeper into the emotional terrain of relational trauma. This episode is about compassionate understanding —for the parts of you that had to survive in emotionally unsafe environments. We’ll explore how deeply relational trauma shapes our identity and nervous system, and how we adapt in ways that are wise, even w...

Welcome to a brand-new solo series: Heart and Soul Recovery: Healing Relational Trauma from Within . In this 4-part journey, I’ll walk you through the deeper layers of healing relational trauma—not just from a psychological lens, but from a spiritual and nervous system-informed perspective. Together, we’ll explore how healing happens when we reconnect with the body, regulate the nervous system, an...

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast, I chat with Erin Diedling, a clinical psychotherapist specializing in somatic experiencing for trauma repair.  We discuss Erin’s background in spirituality, psychic gifts, and her passion for healing developmental trauma and attachment issues. The episode delves into the integration of psychic work, including clairvoyance and past lives...

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast, I welcomes Ann Russo, a therapist and thought leader specializing in healing religious trauma, sexual empowerment, ethical non-monogamy, and queer identity. Anne shares her unique journey from growing up in a non-traditional household to becoming an advocate and healer. We discuss the importance of understanding and integrating spiritua...

In this episode, my sister, Lisa Mesecar, OTR, and I explore the Telepathy Tapes Podcast   and the powerful messages it carries. We discuss the profound impact of these tapes on conscious connection, intuition, and the ways they challenge our understanding of communication.  Most importantly, we dive into the urgent call to action from the children—voices that remind us of our role in shaping a mo...

In this special Reiki-infused HeartMath experience , we explore how to bring the heart, mind, and nervous system into coherence using a blend of HeartMath techniques, Reiki energy healing, and somatic awareness . Discover how to: ✨ Shift from stress to coherence using simple, science-backed HeartMath techniques ✨ Understand the nervous system through a Polyvagal lens and how coherence affects em...

In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist , I sit down with Ruchika Mehta , a psychospiritual teacher and seasoned psychotherapist, to explore the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and embodied healing . Ruchika shares her transformational journey —from software engineering to transpersonal psychology—and how she integrates Diamond Logos Teachings , body-based practices, and spi...

In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsey Teuteberg, MMT, MT-BC, WMTR a board certified music therapist and practicing green witch, for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of music therapy, witchcraft, and the power of transmutation for healing.  Lindsey shares how both practices- seemingly different on the surface - are deeply connected through their ability to transform energy an...

Are you a therapist or healer who is on your own spiritual journey?  Do you see your own evolution being mirrored by your clients and their needs? Join me for an inspiring conversation with Liz Disterhoft, LICSW, Transformational Coach and Master Energy Healer.  Liz takes us on her journey to fully embracing her authentic self, a path guided by her passion for healing, connection and community.  T...

Today is November 6, 2024.  Many people woke up this morning feeling shocked, confused and scared.  Regardless of your political views or stance, the tension in the country is palpable.  As a therapist, I know I am in for a long day and there is so little I can control. HeartMath® really helps me center and ground.  I am offering this short and simple HeartMath® Lock In technique in hopes that it...

Are you a licensed mental health therapist with a passion for non traditional modalities?  Do you find yourself wishing you could integrate holistic practices into psychotherapy but you are worried as to whether they fall within your scope of practice as a licensed therapist?  You won't want to miss this very informative conversation. In this episode I talk with Dr. Tina Vitolo aka The Black...

Join Liz Hides and I as we discuss our upcoming course, Psychotherapeutic Reiki for Professionals Level One.  If you are a licensed or pre-licensed therapist who is interested in Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy you will want to listen to this episode! Learn about our exciting and ground breaking course which will run for 8 weeks beginning in September 2024.  More information about the course can be f...

Have you ever wished you had a user manual for your unique self and soul purpose?  What if you knew your inherent energetic design and the best way for you to move through the world?  As a therapist, would it be helpful to know this information about your clients so that you could hold space for their unique design and purpose? In this episode I interview Martha Delafield, LCSW.  Martha has been i...

In this episode I interview Blakey Hastings.  Blakey is a licensed massage therapist specializing in CranioSacral Therapy, an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and a Certified Yoga Therapist.  She has been called a Mystic, Yogi, and “Thoughtful student of life" with a belief that every person is born with a purpose and a desire to feel fulfilled.  As a body oriented therapist, Blakey works with her c...