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The Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast is an exploration of the intersection between spirituality and healing in the context of psychotherapy and other healing arts practices. Hosted by Jodi Silverman, Psychotherapist, Reiki Practitioner and Consciousness Guide. Jodi is wildly curious about the human journey towards wholeness and seeks to understand all the ways in which human beings learn, heal and grow. Each episode will dive into conversations with fellow therapists, spiritual teachers and thought leaders with a few solo episodes interspersed with the goal of exploring how the therapist's spiritual practice impacts their identity as a healer.
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In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing and the RISE Intuitive Healing Arts Center. Tammy shares her powerful story of being adopted at five days old, the lifelong impact of her primal wound, and how energy healing opened the doorway to deep transformation as it touched places that traditional talk therapy could not. Together, we explore: The hidden wounds of adoption and intergenerational trauma.Why traditional “mindset work” can’t fully re...
In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso (“Dr. Nae”)—therapist, author, and survivor—to explore the complex reality of trauma bonds and the pathways to healing. Drawing on her personal story and professional expertise in somatic psychotherapy, Dr. Nae reveals how trauma bonds erode identity, how spirituality and surrender open the door to freedom, and why holistic practices like vagal toning, meditation, and ritual support nervous system repair...
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 navigating the pressure of “staying in your lane” to reclaiming authenticity in the therapy room, ...
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. Together, we explore: How hypnotherapy can uncover and release subconscious emotional imprintsThe t...
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 shares: His dark night of the soul and how surrender led to profound spiritual awakeningHow he co-creat...
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 neurodivergent individuals experience the world, through unique communication styles, sensory sensitivities,...
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 weaving somatic psychology, spirituality, and sound into a deeply integrative healing approach. W...
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, attachment-based practices, somatics, Reiki, and intuitive readings to support healing on every level. Tog...
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 Reiki with clinical psychotherapy and co-creating training experiences for therapists looking to ethically and...
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, and using heart-focused breathing techniques, listeners are guided towards reestablishi...
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. Through learning to listen and trust her inner wisdom, Liz has stepped into life c...
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 Sheep Therapist. Dr. Vitolo is passionate about helping unconventional mental health ...
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 found here: https://journeywithkindredsouls.com/reiki-assisted-psychotherapy-training/ ...
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 client's "Inner Physician" to guide the work. She talks about the practical ap...
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. Listen in as Amy shares the benefits of an integrated and holistic approach to healing and ...
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 mother of a child who developed a disability in late childhood. As his nee...
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 combined parts. Kara has had a 30 year career in mental health and recently opened her own priv...
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 started with a football pass from his brother which lead to an interest in Sports Psycholog...
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, emotions, feelings or thoughts. As therapists and healers it is our responsibil...
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 practitioners who use Psychotherapeutic Reiki as a modality for healing within a psycho...
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