psychology
Roar Like A Goddess with Acharya Shunya
Have you forgotten how to roar? In this inspiring episode Vedic teacher Acharya Shunya invites anyone who has experienced oppression to break free from their bondage and step into their power using three Hindu goddesses as their guides. Shunya reminds us that despite our circumstances each one of us is innately resilient, strong and fierce.
The 15-Minute Method with Author Sam Bennett
In this episode I speak with the very fun and engaging Samantha Bennett about how to tap into and explore the things that bring you joy in a way that’s reasonable and not at all intimidating. We discuss her latest book The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done, which isn’t just about productivity hacks or working more efficiently. Instead, it asks us to adjust our outlook and realize an important truth: we don’t achieve more simply by doing more — we achieve more by doing more of the things that matter.
Healing Dreams with Edward Tick, PhD
In this episode we take a deep dive into the healing power of our dreams. My guest Edward Tick conducts original and groundbreaking healing work in the Ancient Greek tradition. In our conversation and in his latest book Soul Medicine: Healing Through Dreams, Oracles, Visions and Pilgrimage Edward breathes new life into these Ancient Greek healing practices.
Solving the ADHD Riddle with Connie McReynolds, PhD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that’s been controversial and misunderstood for decades. Dr Connie McReynolds appears to have gotten to the root cause of ADHD and the results of her research and clinical work may surprise you. In this episode Connie shares how she’s found a way to treat and correct the symptoms providing a breakthrough solution that’s consistently measurable and repeatable using Neurofeedback.
An Everyday Cult with Author Gerette Buglion
Gerette Buglion shares the story of how her innocent quest for meaning was hijacked by a teacher who recognized her thirst for spiritual knowledge and personal growth only to later discover that her mind and psyche had been compromised by the disturbingly subtle techniques he used. Gerette’s unsettling account illustrates that cults are more widespread than you might think.
Karma and Stupid Stories with Astrologer Debra Silverman
I’ll wager that it’s impossible not to have a good time in the presence of my guest Debra Silverman. In this episode, she invites you to fall in love with who you are and she offers some simple suggestions to help you get there. Debra uses her background as a psychotherapist and astrologer to help folks identify and remedy imbalances they’re experiencing using the four elements.
Chaos to Calm: The Stress Habit
Is your nervous system a little fried? Health coach and herbalist Marie Frohlich is back and in this episode we talk about stress - the ways it shows up, the insidious nature of it, and simple ways to reduce it….and maybe even make friends with it.
Living An Honest Life: An Exploration of Ethics
In this special “quarantine edition” of Lucid Cafe (subtitled: “…so don’t be an asshole”), I have a particularly thought-provoking conversation with my husband John Halley. We discuss the ethics of honesty, the state of the world, the power of kindness, and the assumptions we can’t afford to make about consciousness. In this candid conversation, John opens up about how allowing himself to feel sad has been the key to living a happy life.
Psilocybin & Human Evolution with Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhD
My guest Jahan Khamsehzadeh is a fount of information on all things psilocybin. In this final episode of season 5, we discuss his book The Psilocybin Connection, the theory that psilocybin may have played a role in human evolution, and the promise of psilocybin assisted therapy.
The Missing Link: The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Health
My guest Kimberly Pierce is a medical provider whose life was changed, both personally and professionally, after attending a conference on the damaging effects of childhood trauma and how these experiences predict health issues later in life. She talks about how incorporating a simple screening tool known as ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience), into her practice has dramatically impacted the lives of her patients and inspired her to create the documentary film “The Faces of ACE’s.”
Change Your Story with Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD
Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD, is a retired clinical psychologist and Jungian analyst, a businessman, and a shamanic practitioner, author, and philanthropist. He is the best-selling, award-winning author of Change Your Story, Change Your Life and Change the Story of Your Health.
Healing Painful Patterns with Radhule Weininger, MD, PhD
My guest Radhule Weininger wants you to know that if you feel trapped by challenging feelings, you’re not alone. In this episode Radhule shares how mindfulness techniques can help you break through the painful patterns that hold you back so that you can begin to live with more freedom, confidence, and peace.
The Power & Mystery of the Mind with Mitch Horowitz
Could it be that we actually have the ability to create the kinds experiences we desire in our lives? Author Mitch Horowitz suggests it is possible….but it’s complicated. In this thought provoking episode, we explore the possibilities that exist if we can get out of our own way.
The Empath’s Journey with Author Signe Myers Hovem
Do you consider yourself highly sensitive? Empathic? An empath? In this episode author Signe Myers Hovem shares the differences she sees between these traits and explains that the goal is to understand your own unique sensory sensitivities and how you relate, interact, and perceive your environment.
Psychedelic Cannabis with Daniel McQueen
In this informative episode, professional psychedelic therapist and educator Daniel McQueen shares how to transform cannabis into a reliable and safe psychedelic medicine. He describes the hidden healing potential of cannabis blends to create experiences akin to psilocybin, MDMA, and even ayahuasca.
Finding Inner Peace with Author Diane Dreher, PhD
Diane Dreher is on a mission to make the world a more peaceful place…and that peace starts inside each one of us. In her book The Tao of Inner Peace, which draws upon the vital lessons of the Tao Te Ching, she invites us to create greater balance by aligning with the rhythms of ourselves and the natural world.
From Victim to Survivor with Kanchan Bhaskar
My guest Kanchan Bhaskar is the author of the memoir Leaving: How I Set Myself Free From An Abusive Marriage. In her book and in this episode, Kanchan gives us an intimate glimpse into a painful, extremely difficult time in her life and how she found her way out.
Recovery From Lyme Disease with Dan Kinderlehrer, MD
Did you know that chronic Lyme disease is not officially recognized as an illness by the conventional medical community? Unfortunately the fallout from this oversight is that many suffering with persistent and devastating symptoms have slipped through the treatment cracks. My guest Dr Dan Kinderlehrer has dedicated his professional life to helping patients with chronic tick-borne illness get their lives back.
Life Is But A Dream: The Science of Coincidence with Bernard Beitman, MD
In this episode, author and psychiatrist Dr. Bernie Beitman (aka Dr Coincidence) discusses his research on coincidences - those unusual, attention-getting, seemingly meaningful experiences we all occasionally have - why they happen, what they might mean, and ways to increase the likelihood of having more of them.
Live Life On Purpose: Exploring Hand Analysis with Kim Fuller, PT
If the eyes are the window to the soul then your hands are the handbook. My guest Kim Fuller is a physical therapist who ended up studying hand print analysis after suffering a work-related injury. She now interprets the rich language of your hands for people who are interested in learning more about their life purpose, life lessons, communication style, gifts and challenges.
A Spectrum of Sanity: Exploring Our Fascination with Monsters
This was a fun conversation. In this episode my brother Tim joins me for a lively conversation about humanity’s attraction to creatures of the night and we explore what this attraction might say about our collective relationship with evil.
It's Like 20 Years of Therapy (The Ayahuasca Experience)
In this episode I speak with herbalist and health coach, Marie Frohlich, about her powerful Ayahuasca Ceremony experience in Peru.
Fostering Intimacy with Author Corey Lyon Folsom
Corey Lyon Folsom is the author of the book Soul Statements: A Love Coach’s Guide to Successful Communication. In this episode we talk about communication and intimacy, the nature of soul statements and his work as a love coach. Corey suggests that “the goal is not to ‘fix’ any given interaction. It’s about living in an alive, embodied present.”
Feel, Heal & Let that Sh*t Go with Rachel Kaplan
Are you emotionally potty trained? My guest Rachel Kaplan is a licensed psychotherapist who created an accessible framework for self-care and personal transformation that she calls Emotional Potty Training™ (EPT). In this episode and in her new book Feel, Heal & Let That Sh*t Go, she shares her revolutionary call to action that will teach you precisely how to feel your emotions by moving them through your body as nature intended.
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Emma Bragdon PhD & Benjamin Asher MD
The field of mental health is on the brink of evolving in a promising direction with the introduction of psychedelics as a viable treatment option for a wide range of psychological challenges. In this episode my guests Emma Bragdon and Benjamin Asher discuss their work providing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and an overview of the outcomes they’ve witnessed.