The Spiritually Curious Therapist

In this episode of the Spiritually Curious therapist I chat with Amy Kempe, LPC.  Amy is a therapist and Co-founder/Co-owner of CLIMB Health and Wellness which is a comprehensive primary care practice.  Amy is also the author of The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists: Pulling Back the Curtain on Manipulation, Gaslighting, and Emotional Abuse in Narcissistic Families. Liste...

Have you heard of the Chakras but haven't quite been able to grasp what they actually are?  Maybe you have "opened" or "balanced" chakras in a yoga class or meditation but aren't really sure what that means.  In this episode I chat with Isabel Wells aka Izzy.  Izzy currently serves as the Director of ReikiCafe University which is a spiritual institute offering trainin...

Have you ever experienced a day (or maybe several) where everything seems to be going wrong and you can't quite find the ground beneath you?  Maybe you feel untethered,  disconnected or fearful for no known reason.  If so, it might be because your root chakra is unbalanced.  This is one example of how our chakras can effect how we feel in day to day life. In this brief solo episode I introduc...

In this episode I talk with Lisa Mesecar, OTR.  Lisa is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who has worked with children in several different settings throughout her 25 year career.  Currently she works within a school district which is something she thought she would never do.  Her work is not only with the children but also the parents, the teachers and the system as a whole.  She is also the mot...

As a therapist/healer are you sometimes overwhelmed by a feeling of responsibility for healing or helping others? Join me in this episode as I talk with Kara Bailey Mifflin, LPC and Certified IFS Therapist about how spirituality has allowed her to release the responsibility of fixing others and  in turn be fully present, compassionate and expansive with herself, her clients and all of their combin...

In this episode I interview my long term mentor, friend and colleague, Bryan Cohen.  Bryan is a Licensed Psychologist and has had a vibrant and rewarding 40-year career in social services.  He is currently semi-retired working part time as a psychotherapist.  His passion is working with men and adolescent males and the interface of psychology and spirituality. Bryan's spiritual journey starte...

In this solo episode I introduce the concept of Spiritual Bypassing as an important aspect to consider in the intersection of spirituality, mental health and healing.  Spiritual Bypassing is a term coined by John Welwood, a transpersonal psychologist and author.  It refers to a practice by which we may use spiritual ideas, beliefs, rituals, etc as a way to avoid dealing with difficult situations,...

Are you curious about the use of Reiki in a traditional psychotherapeutic setting? In this episode I interview Elizabeth (Liz) Hides, a fellow Social Worker, Reiki Master/Teacher and Kindred Soul.  Liz and I connected in the summer of 2022 when she found me while doing an internet search for Psychotherapeutic Reiki.  We clicked immediately and have since joined forces in developing a community of...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist.  This is a solo episode in which I introduce myself and the impetus for this podcast.  I share parts of my journey and where I am today including an intro to my "spiritual seeking" part who hates to take a back seat and has been the driver for the launch of this podcast and infinite deep dives into all things spiritua...