The Tarot Diagnosis

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠ ,  I am diving deep into the intersection of horror, monsters, and mental health in celebration of spooky season. I’m joined by special guest and fellow therapist Candis Green, host of the Mental Health is Horrifying podcast, who is an expert on horror and mental health.  We have a nerdy and enlightening conversation exploring how horror films and monster...

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠ ,  I am exploring two important functions of the shadow: complexes and projections. Inspired by recent talks, presentations, and my upcoming book on shadow work (to be published by Weiser in Fall 2025), this episode highlights how the shadow, tarot, and psychology intersect. Throughout the episode I discuss The Star as a shadow, the Six of Pentacles as a...

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠ , Daylina Miller, a seasoned journalist and secular witch, joins the conversation to explore the delicate balance between staying informed and protecting mental health in the midst of the 24/7 news cycle. Together, we unpack how to gauge your limits, regulate your nervous system, and avoid the trap of doomscrolling—all while honoring the privilege and res...

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠ , I am analyzing the symbolism of the Ten of Swords, focusing on its representation of fear, judgment, and self-sabotage.   I explore how this card encapsulates the culmination of suffering and defeat, not only from external forces but often from our own internalized fears. This episode looks at self-sabotage behaviors driven by the dread of being perceiv...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I am exploring a concept that has been infiltrating several of my therapy sessions this past month - the idea of neutrality.  We can sometimes find ourselves emotionally charged when confronted with challenging cards like The Tower, Three of Swords, or The Emperor. These immediate reactions can cloud our judgment and hinder the insightful guidance that ta...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I'm having a bit of nerdy fun by exploring the top nine cognitive distortions I have been seeing inside my therapy practice. Surprise, but no surprise, I pull a TON of swords along with several reversed majors . Check out the cognitive distortions below and tune in to the episode to see which cards show up for each distortion! All-or-Nothing Thinking:...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I was inspired by a facetious conversation inside The Symposium about how you could use tarot as a form of marketing (e.g., Want to go from the Ten of Swords to the Ace of Cups?) I sat on this conversation for a while because it did strike a cord - but I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to explore it. Then it hit me - this felt a lot like spiritual bypassin...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I explore the challenges and rewards of seeking deep, meaningful connections in a fast-paced, often superficial world. Inspired by the King of Cups and the Ten of Wands , tarot helps me discuss the burden of healing, the desire for depth, and the paradox of increased self-awareness. Join me as I navigate the complexities of relationship dynamics and the i...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I’m pulling cards to the concept of the golden shadow, a lesser-known aspect of Carl Jung’s theory of the shadow. While the idea of the shadow and shadow work is well-known and often discussed in the realms of tarot and psychology, the golden shadow highlights the positive traits and potentials we might have repressed or ignored. Throughout this episode,...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I’m getting candid about reading tarot as a therapist and how fascinating that intersection is to be hanging out in. This is an exciting and intimate episode where I share a real reading with all of you. I felt like it was important to show how a therapist might approach the cards with a real world example. So, get ready to be a fly on the wall as I pull...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , Erin Jones is back to explore the representation of tarot in pop culture, as well as the benefit of looking at tarot as a neutral entity. Join us as we talk about how tarot is represented in film and media - specifically the new horror film “Tarot” (there are spoilers in this conversation) and how we feel about the surge of tarot popularity. We open the c...

This week on ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠ , I’m sitting down with The Gender Doula , Eli Lawliet, PhD. Eli (he/him) is the dreamer and weaver of The Gender Doula. In addition to a decade of experience researching trans healthcare, law, policy, and history, he has formal training as a full spectrum doula, breathwork facilitator, and tarot reader, as well as many years of surviving the world of pov...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I’m doing something I have never done before. I am exploring tarot through the lens of music - specifically the iconic Taylor Swift. Swift recently took the world by storm (as she always does) not just via her Eras world tour, but by dropping a (double) album in the midst of the tour. Admittedly, I have never been a Swiftie and only recently started liste...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m getting nerdy and exploring the topic of Tarot and Social Psychology. I spend time dissecting the concepts of power, authority, conformity, and prejudice through the lens of tarot archetypes and then I dive into the world of attitudes and actions.  I guide listeners through an enlightening exercise I first introduced to members of The Tarot Diagnosis c...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I’m getting existential. There’s been an uptick in discussion in my therapy practice around the concept of death, the meaning of life, and existential dread. So, naturally I’m turning to tarot to help me examine, ponder, and even come to terms with my own existential dread. The Five of Cups, Queen of Swords, Hanged Man, Two of Wands, and Nine of Cups all...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I’m back after a short hiatus with the anchor of The World. I reflect personally on what this card represents for me as I feel like I’m very much in the middle of a World moment - a lot of culmination, completion, and new beginnings swirling around me. All of which is why I have been rather quiet on social media and the podcast the last few months. I sinc...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I am joined by author and artist Monica Bodirsky. Together we traverse the world of Judgement and explore how powerful language can be when it comes to tarot and the importance of using our * discretion* when it comes to not only how we interpret the cards, but also the words, meanings, and associations we assign to them. Monica Bodirsky is an artist, auth...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I invite you to step into the transformative practice of Shadow Work, guided by the symbolism of The Sun card. Unpacking the teachings of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, I explore how the shadow encompasses suppressed fears, desires, and insecurities within us. Contrary to common misconceptions, the shadow isn't inherently dark; it also encompasses lighte...

This week’s episode is a break from tarot heavy content and instead taking a step into the world of astrology – specifically the role of the moon and our moon sign. I’m joined by astrologer and psychic medium Alexander Kriech who shares his wisdom and experience with us and guides us through the importance of the moon and what it means for each of us. Alex sheds light on how the moon can represent...

It is so nice to be back recording some episodes. This has been a weird month for me - you probably noticed episodes have been inconsistent and I’ve been rather quiet on social media. Unfortunately, I was insanely sick for nearly three weeks, but I’m finally coming out the other side and experiencing some glimpses of energy again. This week, I explore generational trauma, focusing on the Mother Wo...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I am joined by fellow therapist Emilea Richardson from Sparrow Therapy and we work to navigate the intricate terrain of perfectionism and overcontrol, while discussing how Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) and tarot insights can illuminate our path towards greater self-acceptance and authentic living. Remember, the journey towards embra...

This week on⁠ The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠ , we’re holding space for Tower moments. I explore the concept of coping with Tower moments - tips to process your own Tower moments and how to support others who may be experiencing a difficult time. Listeners will get a glimpse into what it’s like using tarot with a therapy client as I share a real therapeutic example of using my “Coping with Tower Mome...

This week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast , I’m exploring the world of Attachment Theory through the lens of tarot! I start off anchoring us with The Devil archetype and then lead us on a journey into Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized , and Secure attachment styles. To explore these concepts, I spend time working with The Moon, Nine of Swords, Four of Cups, Eight of Cups, Queen of Swords, Two of Cups...

This week on ⁠⁠ ⁠The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast⁠⁠⁠ , I’m stepping into the world of social media tarot readers with Annie Buell aka Moonlight Medium who you might know from TikTok (check them out here ).  We’ve all been scrolling and come across some questionable readings before. Annie was noticing an alarming amount of these on TikTok and started two series to help educate folks on “Terrible Tarot”...

Welcome back to a new year of The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast ! This week I’m exploring the symbolism of the Temperance archetype while also finding where it intersects with the Strength card - as it’s the card of 2024. Throughout the episode, I draw parallels between Temperance and psychological concepts like self-regulation, radical acceptance, and change, which we see in therapeutic modalities such...