Kaleidoscope of Possibilities

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/DZil-6HNLPI   What if your pain and trauma are echoes from another time, space, or dimension? Are you ready to reconnect with your soul's blueprint and discover the divine being within? How can multidimensional healing support your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being?   In this spiritually expansive episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with psychic medium, channel, and transformational alchemist Rev. Lynn Ann LaBorde. Rev. Lynn shares her lifelong connection with the metaphysical realm, the extraordinary experience of being reawakened to her role as a keeper of the records, and how this access to divine intelligence can offer insight, healing, and transformation. From past-life bleed-throughs to energetic attachments and spiritual technology, this is a conversation that opens the doors to new realms of consciousness. Rev. Lynn Ann Laborde brings over four decades of experience in metaphysical and energy healing practices. You'll hear her story of reconnecting with the records, how she began channeling beings such as Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Hathor, and the importance of protection, discernment, and reclaiming our soul's truth. This is a profound and illuminating conversation for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the universe.   In this episode: • What the Akashic Records are and how they work • How past lives, soul contracts, and other dimensions impact us in this life • The role of trauma, spiritual attachments, and how to release them • How spiritual technology like the Lord's Prayer connects to energetic healing • The importance of reclaiming personal power and remembering divine truth • Channeling, protection practices, and multidimensional awareness   Resources mentioned in this episode: Soul Mastery University: https://www.soulmasteryuniversity.com/ Sohma Life Sanctuary YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Sohmalife Instagram: @soulmasteryuniversity TikTok: @RevLynnLabord   About Rev. Lynn: Rev. Lynn Ann LaBorde is a psychic medium and the Founder of Sohmalife Sanctuary, where she serves as a Transformational Alchemist, guiding individuals to transmute personal struggles into spiritual enlightenment. With over 40 years of experience in various metaphysical practices, including advanced Pranic healing, hypnotherapy, and Reiki, Lynn has trained under renowned mentors and authored Channeling Magdalene, A Year of Love. Through her Sohmalife Sanctuary in Huntington, New York, she has hosted more than 500 events and reached an audience of over 25,000 globally, both in-person and online. Lynn's mission is to help others reconnect with their divine essence and return to their natural, healthy state as sacred beings.   “If you allow yourself to be open to what God and Spirit has for you, the miracles that will start to happen in your life are going to blow your mind.” – Rev. Lynn    Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)     About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/DWFB7aM-GBo   Have you ever received a message that felt like it came from beyond — something too clear, too wise to be just coincidence? What if the voices we silence or label as imagination are actually spirit teachers trying to guide us? Can a message from spirit truly transform your life and mental well-being?   In this heartfelt and expansive episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Michael McAdams, a lifelong seeker of truth and the author of An Angel Told Me So. Together, they explore the often-misunderstood realm of spirit communication and how it intersects with personal healing, mental health, and spiritual development. Michael shares his personal story growing up in a religious family, his early mystical experiences, and the extraordinary collaboration he had with his mother, who received profound written messages from spirit teachers over the course of 22 years. Dr. Adriana and Michael challenge common mental health paradigms by inviting a deeper inquiry into what is often dismissed as psychosis or delusion — and instead honoring the possibility that spiritual communication is a natural and healing part of our human experience.   In this episode: • The difference between spirit guides, angels, and disembodied beings • How to discern between imagination and divine messages • Why affirmations and intention are key to spiritual protection • What is the difference between spiritual experiences and psychosis • The importance of belief systems and free will in shaping our spiritual reality • Practical tools to begin or strengthen your connection to spiritual guidance   Resources mentioned in this episode: Michael's website: https://www.spiritspeaks.com Michael's book An Angel Told Me So: https://a.co/d/f4P58p7 The Urantia Book: https://a.co/d/4KRv3sP Message from Spirit Teachers: Spiritual Parchment Prints on SpiritSpeaks.com   About Michael: Michael McAdams is a lifelong spiritual seeker and the author of An Angel Told Me So, a collection of profound spiritual messages received by his mother, Wilma Jean Jones, over the span of two decades. With a background in traditional Christianity and a deep passion for metaphysics, Michael bridges faith and spirit communication through his work. He shares a personal journey of awakening, divine communication, and the sacred role of spirit teachers in guiding us through life's challenges.   “We are not alone. We are constantly being guided, helped, and supported — but we have to ask, and we have to be willing to listen.” – Michael   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/YdEz8etKYO0   How does trauma live in the body and influence our long-term health? Can suppressed emotions contribute to chronic inflammation and illness? What's possible when we work with the body's natural intelligence to heal?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by holistic trauma specialist Veronica Merchak to explore the connection between trauma, inflammation, and healing. Veronica shares her unique approach to helping clients process trauma, combining modalities like BodyTalk, Trauma/Tension Release Exercises (TRE), and her own method called Quantum Field Talk Therapy. Veronica brings personal experience and professional insight into how the body stores trauma and suppressed emotions—often beneath our awareness—and how those energetic imprints can manifest in physical dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and illness. She offers hope, perspective, and practical tools to support healing and transformation at all levels, empowering us to look at what's possible when we reconnect with the body's natural wisdom.   In this episode: • How unresolved trauma gets stored in the body and contributes to chronic inflammation • The role of the nervous system and cellular memory in trauma • An introduction to BodyTalk and how it helps the body communicate and heal • The power of TRE and the body's natural shaking mechanism for trauma release • Quantum Field Talk Therapy • The importance of healing collective and intergenerational trauma   Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Veronica on Instagram: @veronica_lets_talk Email: veronica.letstalk@gmail.com Learn more about BodyTalk: https://www.bodytalksystem.com/ TRE Information: https://traumaprevention.com/   About Veronica: Veronica Merchak is a holistic trauma specialist, presently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her primary focus is how trauma, suppressed emotions, and the situations relating to these emotions, are kept and held in the body. She assists clients in understanding how this can result in certain physical manifestations. She is a Body Talk Practitioner and Trauma/Tension Release Provider. She also uses a talk therapy, Quantum Field Talk Therapy and as a result, she has an innovative approach as she combines these modalities and tailors them according to the client's individual needs. With the objective being to assist clients in releasing the emotional charge of trauma, as well as allowing a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and receptive as they shift their perceptions of trauma and gain a deeper understanding that their bodies are always working for them to protect them, rather than against them.    “Your body is not working against you, it's working for you.” – Veronica   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode please go to: https://youtu.be/1v6yY7VqG7U   What happens when the stories you've been told about yourself no longer fit? How do you begin to heal the trauma passed down through generations, and finally come home to who you truly are? What if you already have the power to heal within you?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Rhonda Hunt, a licensed marriage and family therapist, EMDR specialist, published author, and certified The Sedona Method® coach. Rhonda Hunt's own healing journey led her to discover The Sedona Method—a powerful, self-directed approach to letting go of limiting emotions, beliefs, and stories. After years as a therapist and overcoming personal trauma, she found this method to be not only deeply effective in her own life but also transformational in her work with clients. Rhonda shares the origins of The Sedona Method, how it works to release emotional baggage, process trauma, and empower individuals to take healing into their own hands, and why it's such a timely tool for the world we're living in. Listeners will also experience a short guided The Sedona Method release in real-time, offering a glimpse of just how powerful this process can be.   In this episode: • What The Sedona Method is and how it works • The emotional and physical impact of holding on to unresolved emotions • Rhonda's personal story of trauma and how the method supported her healing • The difference between expressing, suppressing, and releasing emotion • How emotional freedom empowers people to reclaim peace in challenging times • A live guided The Sedona Method release you can experience along with the episode   Resources mentioned in this episode: Rhonda's Website: https://www.radicalgreatness.com/ The Sedona Method Website: https://www.sedona.com I Release App (Sedona Method Guided Sessions): Available on app stores Book: The Sedona Method by Hale Dwoskin: https://www.sedona.com/programs/sedona-method-paperback.asp Monthly Support Call Info: Third Thursday of each month at 10am PT (signup via Rhonda's website)   About Rhonda: Rhonda Hunt is a certified Sedona Method coach. She's a licensed marriage and family therapist. EMDR, which is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Specialist, a published author and speaker with a passion for helping people navigate their emotional challenges and trauma. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, Rhonda has cultivated a deep understanding of the complexities of human psychology and relationships. As an LMFT, Rhonda specializes in working with individuals addressing issues such as communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and relationship dynamics.   “The Sedona Method really is about letting go of that which you are not… and uncovering that which you are.” – Rhonda    Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/Ml4dg2k-9Uc?si=HMzyPwgG4cNFCK_7   How do our early life experiences shape the way we form intimate relationships? What role does trauma play in our ability to connect with ourselves and others? Can we heal and develop true intimacy after experiencing betrayal or emotional wounds?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Gary Katz, psychotherapist and founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery in New York. They explore the profound impact of trauma on intimacy, relationships, and self-connection. Gary shares how his work focuses on helping people develop intimacy with themselves before they can fully experience deep, authentic relationships with others. Drawing from both his background in education and his personal journey, he shows us how relational trauma, attachment styles, and childhood experiences shape our adult relationships. From betrayal trauma to sex addiction, avoidance patterns, and the role of psychedelics in healing, this conversation delves into the challenges and transformative possibilities of intimacy recovery.   In this episode: • The connection between childhood experiences and adult intimacy challenges • How trauma shapes our ability to connect with others • Common intimacy avoidance patterns and how they manifest • The impact of betrayal trauma and how to heal from it • The role of psychedelics in supporting emotional healing • Overcoming shame, secrecy, and barriers to authentic connection • How group therapy can foster vulnerability and relational healing   Resources mentioned in this episode: Center for Intimacy Recovery: www.intimacyrecovery.com Gary's email for consultations: garykatz@intimacyrecovery.com   About Gary: Gary Katz is a psychotherapist and founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery in New York, focusing on intimacy and relationships. He believes self-intimacy is essential for genuine connection with others. Many develop protective strategies for their hearts that later hinder the intimacy they seek. The Center helps clients overcome these barriers and build deeper connections. To address healthy sexuality and issues like compulsive behaviors and betrayal trauma, Gary studied at the Modern Sex Therapy Institute, joined the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and became a Certified Sex Addiction and Partner Trauma Therapist through the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He has also trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, and EMDR to address trauma stored in the body. Before his current practice, Gary spent over 20 years in education and as a rabbi.   “If I'm not willing to see the parts of myself I've been avoiding, I won't ever allow someone else to see them.” – Gary Katz   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)     About your host:   Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/WnQIyWJ64_s   What is trauma, and how does it affect the body, mind, and spirit? Why is addressing unresolved trauma crucial to achieving lasting healing? How can integrative trauma treatment provide a pathway to recovery?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with Dr. Karol Darsa, a licensed psychologist, trauma expert, and founder of the ReConnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center. Dr. Darsa shares her insights on the nature of trauma, innovative treatment approaches, and the role of the body in the healing process. Dr. Darsa's extensive experience, combined with her personal journey as a trauma survivor, has fueled her passion for empowering others to heal and thrive. From stabilization techniques to deep trauma work, Dr. Darsa explains how individualized care can help clients rebuild safety, connection, and resilience.   In this episode: • The physiological and emotional impacts of trauma • Understanding trauma responses, including dissociation • The importance of grounding and nervous system regulation • How integrative trauma treatment addresses mind, body, and spirit • Tools and strategies for relational healing and self-empowerment   Resources mentioned in this episode: • ReConnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center: https://www.reconnectcenter.com/ • Dr. Karol Darsa's Website: https://karoldarsa.com/ • The Trauma Map book: https://karoldarsa.com/the-trauma-map/   About Dr. Darsa: Dr. Karol Darsa is a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience and the founder and executive director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center, which she established in Los Angeles in 2012. This one-of-a-kind treatment center integrates all evidence-based cutting-edge trauma treatment modalities under one roof. A survivor of childhood trauma, she understands the challenges and joys of the journey of healing. She is also the author of The Trauma Map, Five Steps to Reconnect With Yourself and the creator of RITTM (Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model). Dr. Darsa co-created the Invisible War Recovery Program, an intensive trauma treatment program for veterans suffering from military sexual trauma. The producers sought out Dr. Darsa to create this special program for the featured veterans due to her extensive experience and proven methods of working with trauma. The program was inspired by the Academy Award-nominated documentary The Invisible War. As a seasoned trauma expert, Dr. Karol Darsa has dedicated her career to shedding light on the complex dimensions of trauma and the path towards healing. With a rich history of speaking at prestigious institutions and conferences, Dr. Darsa brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to every engagement. She has spoken at the stages of numerous academic and professional platforms, including universities such as UCLA, USC, and Cal Lutheran, as well as prominent conferences like the Global Exchange Conference and Emerging Themes in Psychology. Dr. Darsa was frequently invited by the Young Professionals Organization, treatment centers, and hospitals to guide and educate on effective trauma treatment methods.   “Trauma creates disconnection. The healing journey is about reconnecting— with your body, your emotions, and the world around you.” – Dr. Darsa   * Note: Since this episode was recorded, Dr. Darsa's Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center in Pacific Palisades, CA burned down in the L.A. fires. We send our condolences and encourage you to support recovery efforts in Los Angeles through any of the charitable organizations below. Thank you! https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/how-support-relief-efforts-los-angeles-fires/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8Lu9BhA8EiwAag16byysu6xT7GNoY9qadGvaPjQDk76BZh4UwP2DZoM4_qmD5n8zSw62kxoCYgkQAvD_BwE   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/n5__cmAzvfE   Are you searching for natural, medication-free alternatives to pain relief? How can the power of touch be a transformative tool for healing chronic pain and stress? What if listening and hands-on therapies could unlock your body's natural healing potential?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Dr. Njideka Olatunde, a master reflexologist and pioneer in holistic pain relief. Dr. Olatunde shares her journey from social work to becoming a leader in reflexology and natural health solutions. Tune in to discover the art and science of Reflexology-Touchology™ and how integrating hands-on therapies with compassionate listening can offer profound relief from physical, emotional, and mental pain.   In this episode: • Understanding reflexology and how it supports the body's natural healing process. • The critical role of stress in chronic pain and illness. • How the power of touch can alleviate physical, emotional, and mental pain. • Integrative and hands-on healing therapies for pain relief. • The importance of listening and individualized care in the healing journey.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Olatunde's website: focusonhealing.com Touchology-Reflexology Gift Poster: https://bit.ly/4hdNUhD Touchology Wellness Experience Podcast: https://www.touchologywellnessexperience.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde/   About Dr. Olatunde: For over 40 years, Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde has been at the forefront of holistic wellness, specializing in medication-free alternatives to pain relief. As a Master Reflexologist and leading expert in the transformative practice of Reflexology-Touchology™, she has empowered thousands to break free from the cycle of pain, using the power of touch as a first-line approach before treatment. With a unique blend of time-honored healing traditions and modern wellness strategies, Dr. Olatunde's work bridges the gap between natural health solutions and conventional medicine. She has trained over 2,500 Reflexology practitioners, mentored countless others, and transformed over 3,000 lives through her holistic pain relief methods. Pain doesn't have to control your life, and relief is not only possible—it's just a touch away. Whether you're struggling with physical, emotional, or mental pain, Dr. Olatunde is here to guide you on a journey toward healing and empowerment, helping you live a pain-free life.   “Stress and pain are connected. What you don't resolve emotionally, the body will express physically.” – Dr. Olatunde   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? and the forthcoming EFT for Addiction. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/lwPY3upjh24   Have you ever wondered how your communication style impacts your relationships? What if understanding different "talk types" could transform how you navigate conflict and connection? Are you ready to discover empowering tools to enhance your communication and improve your life?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Dr. Amanda Kenderes, a professor, author, and expert in communication styles. Dr. Kenderes introduces her new model “Talk Types,” which reveals how understanding communication preferences can empower us in relationships, work, and daily life. Join Drs. Adriana and Amanda as they explore the science of communication and how it impacts our mental health and relationships. Dr. Kenderes shares insights from her research and her book, TALK TYPES: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are. They discuss how communication styles influence relationships, conflict resolution, and even career paths. Dr. Kenderes also provides practical strategies for improving communication and fostering greater understanding.   In this episode: • The six Talk Types and their role in effective communication • How communication styles shape relationships and conflict resolution • The importance of understanding your communication preferences • Practical tools for improving communication in personal and professional settings • Insights into the intersection of communication, mental health, and personal growth   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Kenderes' website: www.amandakenderes.com Book: TALK TYPES: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are: https://a.co/d/1JLLZgN   About Dr. Kenderes: Amanda Kenderes is a professor of interdisciplinary studies at Humphreys University. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Science and Comparative Education from the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. She grew up in North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. As communication expert and author of TALK TYPES: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are. Amanda's new book redefines what we know about human communication, breaking down the stereotypes and misconceptions that have shaped our understanding for far too long. Her Talk Type model introduces a revolutionary way to understand and navigate our interactions with others.   “Knowing your Talk Type can help you navigate relationships, resolve conflicts, and even choose a career path.” – Dr. Kenderes   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/RhWl4q67ekw?si=a0Z8zvgnvTMW-Fxm   What can a near-death experience teach us about love, light, and the true purpose of life? How does trauma affect the body, and how can music therapy support profound healing? Can sound healing be a bridge to higher consciousness and divine connection?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with renowned spiritual coach, sound healer, and music therapist Ellen Wier. Ellen shares her extraordinary story of survival and spiritual awakening, sparked by a near-death experience at the age of 12. She explores how this moment led her to embrace music as a healing modality and to dedicate her life to helping others connect with their divine selves. Ellen delves into the transformative power of music and sound healing, explaining how these tools can unlock emotional healing, regulate the nervous system, and help individuals access higher states of consciousness. She also discusses brainwave entrainment, angelic guidance, and how sound therapy can create profound shifts for those recovering from trauma.   In this episode: • Ellen's life-changing near-death experience and its spiritual lessons • The power of music in stimulating healing and transformation • How sound therapy can create shifts in emotional and physical well-being • Brainwave entrainment and its impact on trauma recovery • Accessing higher consciousness through sound healing and altered states   Resources mentioned in this episode: Ellen's website: wellnessmusictherapy.com Ellen's book: Waking Up in Heaven: Living with Purpose Through Afterlife Wisdom  https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Up-Heaven-Purpose-Afterlife/ Ellen's Meditation Group: Weekly donation-based group on Facebook https://wellnessmusictherapy.com/ meditation-group/   About Ellen: Ellen Wier, MA, MT-BC is a renowned spiritual coach, sound healer, intuitive, and board-certified music therapist with a powerful story rooted in her Near Death Experience at the age of 12. After being kicked in the head by a horse, Ellen journeyed beyond the physical realm, encountering profound spiritual lessons before being drawn back to her body through the healing power of music. Waking from a coma to the sound of music inspired her to pursue a career as a music therapist. With a master's in transpersonal psychology, Ellen specializes in guiding others to connect with their higher selves through high-frequency modalities like crystal singing bowls, angelic messages, deep meditation, and altered states of consciousness. She regularly leads transformational workshops, and her powerful near-death story has been featured in the award-winning film “Beyond the Grave” and on her YouTube channel, inspiring countless individuals on their spiritual journey.   “The body and soul are deeply interconnected, and music is a bridge that allows us to access the divine and heal on profound levels.” – Ellen   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu6PskSFkt8   What holistic tools can empower people on their path to healing? How can we integrate mind, body, and spirit in addiction recovery? How does the“Rewired” approach help individuals create balance in their lives?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Erica Spiegelman: author, addiction specialist, and co-founder of New Spirit Recovery. Erica shares insights from her innovative “Rewired” approach to addiction recovery, offering tools that empower individuals to create a balanced, healthy life. Her holistic methodology focuses on emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, embracing the unique journey each individual takes to recovery. Erica brings her years of experience as a wellness expert, educator, and addiction counselor to the conversation, sharing how her own recovery journey inspired her to create a holistic, person-centered approach to addiction treatment. They also discuss Erica's work in creating accessible resources for individuals in diverse communities, including incarcerated learners, and the importance of offering multiple recovery pathways for different needs.   In this episode: • The Rewired approach to recovery: Mind, body, and spirit integration • Practical self-care tools for addiction recovery • The importance of community and connection in healing • How to shift negative thought patterns and foster self-compassion • Empowering individuals through personalized recovery paths   Resources mentioned in this episode: Erica's Website: http://ericaspiegelman.com/ Rewired Community Manual: Available on Erica's website for free! New Spirit Recovery: http://bit.ly/EricaSpiegelman Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espiegelman/   Books by Erica: • Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery • Rewired Workbook • Rewired Coloring Book • Rewired Life and Workbook • 101 Affirmations for Addiction and Recovery   About Erica: Erica Spiegelman is an author, addiction and wellness specialist, educator and motivational speaker. She is the co-founder of New Spirit Recovery. Erica provides a holistic approach to helping people overcome their struggles with addictions and dependency and gives them the tools they need to create healthy lives for themselves. She's also the author of bestsellers, Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction & Recovery (2015), the Rewired Workbook (2017), and the Rewired Coloring Book (2017), The Rewired Life and Workbook, (2019), 101 Affirmations for Addiction and Recovery. (2023). Erica holds a bachelor's degree in literature from the University of Arizona and is a California State Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADAC)-II from UCLA. A regular contributor to online health outlets, TV news shows, Erica also writes for health and wellness blogs, including Poosh. Through her work, writing, and media appearances, Erica is dedicated to touching and changing as many lives as possible.   “We all have the power to rewire our lives, no matter how lost we may feel.” – Erica   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/cDsI7QdcB8s   How does the connection with horses facilitate healing? How does working with the body and energy lead to transformative healing? What role do fascia and somatic awareness play in healing?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes energy and body worker Kim Lucien. Together, they explore the intersection of bodywork, energetic healing, and the incredible power of working with horses. Kim shares her fascinating journey from a background in finance to becoming a healer focused on both people and animals. This episode explores the healing power of fascia release, energetic bodywork, somatic approaches, and the role of horses in creating well-being and co-regulation. Kim shows us how reconnecting with our bodies and the animals around us can lead to healing and personal transformation.   In this episode: • The impact of trauma on the body and the role of fascia in healing • How working with horses and other animals can help people regulate their emotions • The power of intuition, presence, and following the energy for holistic healing • How neurodivergence can uniquely benefit from somatic practices and animal therapy   Resources mentioned in this episode: Kim's Website: https://kimmalamalucien.com/index.html; https://www.shiningdiamondbodywork.com/ Instagram: @accessmalama Facebook: @KimMalamaLucien   About Kim: Kim has dedicated the past two decades to an extensive exploration of diverse healing modalities, encompassing both energetic and physical approaches. From Energetic Synthesis of Structural Embodiment (ESSE), Energetic Manual Therapy (EMT) to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), as well as numerous spiritual energy-based modalities, her breadth of knowledge is vast. Particularly close to her heart are the ancient Hawaiian healing arts, in which she holds a Master Kahuna certification across multiple modalities. After a decade of serving clients in human-centered practices, Kim transitioned her focus to working with animals, with a particular emphasis on equine therapy. In recent years, she collaborated with Dean Murray, refining her expertise in myofascial bodywork techniques that form the cornerstone of her practice today. Kim's current work centers on facilitating deeper connections between horses and their owners, harnessing intuitive awareness and communication to promote holistic well-being.   “Horses are more conscious than people. They don't have the judgment and the constant thinking processing that goes on.” – Kim   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker, and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the books What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? and the upcoming EFT for Addiction.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center, Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/zR216id1MUQ   How can somatic healing help release trauma stored in the body and create lasting change? How can you break the cycle of fear and step into your true potential? Are you ready to take the next step in your healing journey and reclaim your power after trauma?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by fascia and body healing expert Julia Blackwell. They discuss how trauma is held in the body and the importance of integrating mind and body in the healing process. With years of experience in somatic healing, Julia offers practical tools to help you reconnect with your body and start your journey to heal from trauma. She shares her experiences of learning to understand the body's role in healing trauma and how somatic approaches can be used to release fear and pain. The conversation offers practical guidance on how to reclaim your personal power, heal deeply stored trauma, and find support within a healing community. Julia's approach emphasizes the mind-body connection, encouraging listeners to integrate both for true and lasting recovery.   In this episode: • The physical and emotional impacts of trauma and how they manifest in the body • Tools and techniques for somatic healing • The importance of reclaiming personal power after trauma • How to break free from cycles of fear and disempowerment • The role of community in healing from trauma   Resources mentioned in this episode: Movement by Julia: https://www.movementbyjulia.com/ Roller Remedy Course: https://www.movementbyjulia.com/roller-remedy The Fascia Remedy: https://www.movementbyjulia.com/thefasciaremedy Julia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movementbyjulia Conscious Recovery, Conscious Creation, and Conscious Being: https://www.tjwoodward.com/read   About Julia: Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy.  Julia was born with severe nerve damage to her right shoulder and grew up going through the broken Western medicine system. After 23 years of being told her condition would never improve and feeling no lasting relief from any treatments, she was introduced to a unique type of fascia-release bodywork in 2010. In just 3 months of this fascia-specific work, she saw more improvement in the feel and function of her arm than she had in 16 years of traditional treatments!  This experience catapulted Julia into learning everything she could about fascia, the critical roles it plays in our movement and overall health, and how to restore it. After learning multiple modalities and working with clients for 12 years, she formulated her own approach for bodywork & foam rolling work called The Fascia Remedy. Using this methodology, she's been able to solve her own bouts of low back, knee, and neck pain in a matter of days, as well as help others quickly alleviate pain, restore movement, and perform at their best. Julia has captivated a community of thousands with her unique bodywork, her fresh take on foam rolling, and her approach to discovering the root source of their pain. Her combination of fascia release, postural alignment, and mindset magic has earned her the nickname “The Pain Relief Wizard" from her community of both professional athletes and everyday movers.   “The body holds onto trauma, and it's only when we acknowledge that and work with the body that true healing can occur.” – Julia   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/jTS0wzSWmHM   How do we stay sane in an increasingly insane world? What does it mean to consciously create your life amidst global transformation? How can we break free from the cycle of judgment and cultivate a more compassionate and conscious mindset?   In this very special 100th episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by a friend, thought leader and author, TJ Woodward. Together, they explore the state of the world today, the profound shifts occurring globally, and the need for a change in consciousness. Celebrating the 100th Episode, together Dr. Adriana and TJ explore the heart of today's mental health landscape. They reflect on how to navigate these times by addressing the shadow self, transcending polarized thinking, and embracing the conscious creation of your life. If you've been feeling the weight of these challenging times, this episode is here to be a beacon of hope and a path forward, offering you tools to connect with your true essence and contribute to a more loving and unified world.   In this episode: • The global “dark night of the soul” and what it means for humanity • How polarized thinking impacts our mental and spiritual well-being • The significance of Conscious Creation and TJ's five-step “MOVIE” process • The role of shadow work in spiritual growth and healing • Practical ways to shift from fear-based reactions to love-centered actions   Resources mentioned in this episode: TJ's Website: www.tjwoodward.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tjwoodward_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TJWoodwardAuthor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tjwoodward Conscious Recovery, Conscious Creation, and Conscious Being books plus accompanying workbooks (co-authored with Dr. Adriana): https://www.tjwoodward.com/read   About TJ: TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings. He is also the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction. TJ is a featured thought leader on wholehearted.org along with Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm, as well as a featured thought leader in the upcoming docuseries, Addiction Revealed, that will be released by the end of 2024. He was given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith, and was also the founding minister of Agape Bay Area in Oakland, which was the first satellite community of The Agape International Spiritual Center in LA.  TJ is the author of the bestselling books, Conscious Being: Awakening to your True Nature, Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction, and Conscious Creation: 5 Steps to Embracing the Life of Your Dreams, as well as the co-author of their accompanying workbooks.   “You are a whole and perfect being. You came into the world as an infinite being, a spark of divinity. That's still the truth of who and what you are.” – TJ   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/CoV79gFOCZE?si=sQvRinrTWwTljAQw   How does intersectionality impact mental health, and why is it crucial in therapeutic practices? What are the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals? How can therapists create a safe space for clients who hold multiple marginalized identities?   In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with Dr. Essence Rivers, a licensed clinical psychologist and director of psychological services at Customized Behavioral Healthcare. Dr. Rivers, who specializes in systemic trauma-informed and identity-centered therapy, shares about her work with marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ and BIPOC individuals with ADHD. Together, they explore Dr. Rivers' journey as a queer, chronically ill, neurodivergent woman of color and how her experiences have shaped her approach to therapy. She discusses the importance of intersectionality in mental health, the challenges of working with neurodivergent individuals, and the need for cultural competence in therapeutic practices.   In this episode: • The role of cultural competence in therapy and intersectionality in mental health • Challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those within marginalized communities • Strategies for building trust with clients who have experienced systemic trauma • How therapists can create inclusive and supportive environments for all clients   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Essence's Website: http://customizedbehavioralhealthcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dressencerivers Therapy Portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/customized43119/  Customized Behavioral Healthcare: https://customizedbehavioralhealthcare.com/links   About Dr. Essence: Dr. Essence Rivers is a Psychologist and the Director of Psychological Services at Customized Behavioral Healthcare. Dr. Essence specializes in providing systemic, trauma-informed, and identity-centered therapy. As a queer, chronically ill, neurodivergent woman of color, she is committed to challenging shame, stigma, and inequality for people who have been marginalized. Dr. Rivers empowers LGBTQ+ BIPOC individuals, especially those with ADHD, offering virtual services through PSYPACT across the US. She is a “systems disruptor,” passionate about promoting mental health and wellbeing through therapy, coaching, consultation, training, and public speaking. By sharing knowledge, encouraging connection, and providing new skills, Dr. Rivers facilitates healing and resilience, making clients feel seen, safe, and understood.   “The challenge is creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and validated for all parts of their identity.” – Dr. Essence Rivers   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? and the forthcoming EFT for Addiction. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/zv8kPPXOjnM?si=zOkIgjCAlZKbKX5Q   Have you ever wondered how yoga can aid in addiction and mental health recovery? What role does spirituality play in overcoming life's toughest challenges? How can mindfulness and meditation support lasting transformation in your life?   Join us for this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes Brian Hyman, a yoga and meditation teacher, author, recovery activist, and father. With over a decade of sobriety and years of teaching experience, Brian shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and the profound impact of yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality on his healing process. Brian's innovative work in the field of addiction treatment and recovery combines yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality to promote healing and transformation. He shares his personal story of overcoming alcoholism, the spiritual awakening that changed his life, and the profound benefits of incorporating yoga into the recovery process. In this episode, you will gain insights into how yoga helps release stored trauma, the importance of spirituality in recovery, and practical advice for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.   In this episode: • Brian's personal journey of addiction and recovery • The role of yoga and meditation in healing and transformation • Understanding the spiritual component of recovery • The physical, emotional, and mental benefits of yoga • How trauma is stored in the body and released through yoga • Practical advice for those struggling with addiction and mental health issues   Resources mentioned in this episode: • Bryan's website: https://www.brianhymanyoga.com • Brian's audio courses on Insight Timer: https://www.insighttimer.com • Brian's book: Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending Addiction. https://www.brianhymanyoga.com/book • Brian's Udemy course: https://www.udemy.com   About Brian: Brian Hyman, RYT, is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, recovery activist, and father. He is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He has created 10 audio courses on Insight Timer (and a video course on Udemy) for thousands of students around the world. Brian has been sober since 2009, and since 2012, he has been teaching yoga and meditation at Cliffside Malibu. His dedicated work in the field of addiction treatment and recovery combines yoga, mindfulness, and spirituality. His innovative teachings about healing and transformation have been featured in interviews and articles within many publications and podcasts.   “Yoga helps to connect your emotional life, mental life, and physical life.” – Brian   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/kKvfP47D91Y?si=gJArLgsS3I96ONDy   Does changing your perspective really transform your life? How can one integrate spirituality, everyday life, and business? Ready to explore the deep connection between your thoughts, actions, and reality?   Join us for another episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes Brandon Beachum, an entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and host of The Positive Head podcast and the late-night talk show Optimystic. Together, they explore Brandon's unique journey from the business world to a spiritual path, discussing the nature of reality and how to shift perspectives to create a fulfilling life. Brandon shares his inspiring journey from being a serial entrepreneur to becoming a spiritual thought leader. Starting from his early days of entrepreneurial ventures, Brandon discusses how his experiences and challenges led him to explore spirituality and consciousness. He delves into the concept of seeing the oneness in everything, understanding the illusion of separation, and the importance of aligning intentions. Throughout the episode, Brandon emphasizes the power of perspective and how changing our point of view can transform our lives.   In this episode: • Brandon's journey from the business world to spirituality • The concept of “spiritual business” • The role of synchronicities and serendipities in life • How to shift from victim consciousness to empowerment • The importance of managing your vibration • Key principles from Brandon's book, The Golden Key   Resources mentioned in this episode: •Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0pt1mystic/ •The Positive Head Podcast: https://www.positivehead.com/ •Optimystic TV: https://www.optimystic.tv/ •The Golden Key Book: https://goldenkey.gift (Use the code “LOVE” for a free copy)   About Brandon: Brandon Beachum is an entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and host of The Positive Head Podcast, as well as the late-night style talk show, Optimystic. Brandon has been a serial entrepreneur since childhood, and in 2011 while living on a friend's couch he co-founded what is present-day ResortShare. In 2015, ResortShare was named the 569th fastest-growing private company in America in the annual Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list. Later that same year was when Brandon began The Positive Head Podcast, which to date has amassed over 15M downloads and has consistently rated in the Top Five in the “Spirituality” category on Apple. Today, Brandon's primary focus is on helping people shift their perspectives to innerstand the “ultimate nature of reality'' and create more of what they want to see in their world!   “The only thing you have control over is the perspective you bring to what's happening.” – Brandon   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/c03xjAdaPqI?si=BBPlPfkPjjBQYUik   What are the impacts of childhood trauma on mental health and emotional well-being? How can EFT tapping help in releasing deep-seated emotions and grief? How can we transform grief into gratitude and find a renewed sense of purpose?   Join us for another episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes Jamie Lee Silver, the creator of the Silver Lining System. Jamie offers clinical EFT tapping and energetic sessions to help people suffering from all kinds of loss. After tragically losing her son, Jamie discovered the power of EFT tapping, which not only saved her life but also became her mission to help others move from pain to purpose. In this episode, Dr. Adriana Popescu and Jamie dive into the transformative power of EFT tapping and Matrix Energetics. Jamie shares her personal journey through grief and how tapping has helped her and countless others find peace and healing. They discuss the impact of childhood trauma, the importance of addressing deep-seated emotions, and practical tools for overcoming loss and finding purpose.   In this episode: Jamie's journey and the creation of the Silver Lining System The impact of childhood trauma on mental health and emotional well-being The healing power of EFT tapping and Matrix Energetics Addressing and releasing deep-seated emotions and grief Practical tools for transforming grief into gratitude   Resources mentioned in this episode: Jamie's website - Tap for Happiness: http://www.tapforhappiness.com Jamie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamieleesilver Email Jamie: tapforhappiness@gmail.com   About Jamie Lee Silver: She is the creator of the Silver Lining System where she offers clinical EFT tapping and Matrix Energetics sessions to people suffering from all kinds of loss. She discovered EFT shortly before her son tragically took his own life at the age of 22. To Jamie, grieving her son felt like standing at the top of a vortex that she could very easily fall down and never emerge from. Tapping saved her life and she is now committed to helping as many grievers out of the vortex as possible so they can move from pain to purpose.   “Helping you find the gift of grief and being able to turn grief into gratitude like the purest form of gratitude.” – Jamie   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu     Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/PIgLaotGxFg?si=Wxs4dVhsFpzy5yQq   What role do belief systems play in addictive behaviors? How can addressing trauma aid in the recovery process? What holistic practices are effective in the personal growth journey?   Join Dr. Adriana Popescu in another enlightening episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which she explores the transformative power of holistic therapies. In this episode, Dr. Adriana sits down with Arlina Allen, a certified recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Sober Life School. Arlina shares her incredible journey from addiction to recovery and the empowering techniques she uses to help others overcome their struggles. In this episode, Adriana and Arlina dive deep into the world of addiction recovery, exploring the profound impact of beliefs, trauma, and holistic healing techniques. Arlina recounts her personal journey of sobriety and the methods she uses to support others on their path to recovery. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the role of belief systems in addictive behavior, the importance of addressing trauma, and practical tools for achieving lasting change.   In this episode: Arlina's journey from addiction to recovery The significance of belief systems in driving addictive behaviors The impact of trauma on mental health and recovery Practical tools and techniques for sobriety and personal growth The role of hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other holistic methods in healing   Resources mentioned in this episode: Arlina's website, Sober Life School: https://www.soberlifeschool.com Arlina's podcast: One Day At a Time Recovery Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-day-at-a-time-sobriety-podcast/id1446964719   About Arlina: Arlina Allen is a certified recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Sober Life School. With over 30 years of sobriety, Arlina has dedicated her life to helping others overcome addiction and create fulfilling lives. Through her podcast and coaching, she provides valuable insights and practical tools for achieving lasting recovery.   “Quitting drinking really has nothing to do with the alcohol. Drugs and alcohol are a symptom of a deeper problem.” – Arlina   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the book What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/UbiYUPWOvsw   How can mindfulness practices, such as meditation and breathwork, contribute to mental health and well-being? What are the benefits and risks associated with microdosing in psychedelic-assisted therapy? What is the future of mental health treatment?   Immerse yourself in an enlightening exploration of consciousness and holistic healing in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. Dr. Adriana Popescu engages in a profound conversation with Justen Martin, a practitioner experienced in microdosing and a certified guide in psychedelic therapy. Discover the transformative power of psychedelics and their potential to expand states of consciousness while navigating the complexities of the human mind. In this episode, Justen shares the importance of responsible use and the need for guidance in exploring these realms of consciousness. Throughout the conversation, you will gain valuable perspectives on the future of mental health treatment, the role of psychedelics in therapy, and the importance of achieving states of neutrality and acceptance in your life.   In this episode: The transformative potential of psychedelics and mindfulness practices The importance of selflessness, acceptance, forgiveness, and reason in personal and global transformation Understanding different states of consciousness and navigating them responsibly The role of guides and mentors in supporting individuals on their psychedelic journey Education and resources on mindfulness practices and psychedelics   Resources mentioned in this episode: My Mynd Project website: https://mymyndproject.com/   About Justen: Justen Martin is a pioneering luminary in holistic transformation who stands as the beating heart behind the My Mind Project. With an open-minded approach and core values deeply rooted in trust, Expansion, fun, and courage. Justin's endeavors are more than just a mission. They're a resonant calling. He is deeply committed to making a significant impact on the world's number one disability, depression. Justin seamlessly intertwines health, wealth, and relationships with the potent trinity of mindset, meditation and microdosing to redefine, elevate and expand human potential.   “If we use it responsibly, I think the science has shown that this is a very safe practice.” – Justen   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us in our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/GJh9fJOCufg?si=NnvNkxpUwIfX1umL   What role does intention play in manifesting our desires and shaping our reality? How can we use energy healing to enhance our emotional and psychological well-being? What practices and techniques can empower us to overcome subconscious blocks?   Immerse yourself in the world of energy healing and spiritual growth with this captivating episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. Join Dr. Adriana Popescu as she engages in a profound conversation with Rae Leonard, an author, intuitive guide, and coach. Discover Rae's remarkable journey of self-discovery and healing, from exploring traditional avenues to embracing the expertise of energy healing through Yoga, Vortex Healing, and Master Cleansing to help people who are ready for post-traumatic growth. Dive deep into the discussion as they explore the intersection of energy healing, emotional well-being, and personal transformation.   In this episode: Rae's journey of personal transformation and overcoming addiction The role of energy healing in detox and addiction recovery Exploring coaching practice and the connection between physical and emotional health to change deep-rooted patterns Techniques for raising vibration and manifesting intentions Insights into Vortex Healing and other energy healing modalities Practical tips for embracing intuition and unlocking your inner gifts   Resources mentioned in this episode: Rae's website: https://raeleonard.me/ Rae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamraeleonard/ Rae's book: High Sobriety - A Trip Out of The Bootle Into Your Intuition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959555820   About Rae: Rae Leonard is an author, intuitive guide, and coach whose latest book is called High Sobriety, A Trip Out of the Bottle Into Your Intuition. As a professional, she draws on several areas of expertise, including Jeeva Mukti Yoga, Vortex Healing, Conscious Language, and Master Cleansing to help people who are ready for post-traumatic growth. Rae specializes in helping individuals tap into their inner wisdom combining her coaching practice with frequency work, biofeedback, and transformation to help her clients intentionally change their deep-rooted patterns and unearth a carefully calibrated inner compass.   “When you match the frequency of the reality that you want, you cannot help but get that reality. This is not philosophy, it's physics.” – Rae    Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/nNdm5pu9FZU   What is Be Set Free Fast™ and what are its broad applications?   How does it work with other modalities?   What is possible to heal ourselves and the world?   Fill your mind, body, and soul with nurturing energies in this enlightening and mystical episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with professional counselor, energy healing practitioner, and BSFF's Master Trainer Alfred Health. You will hear about Alfred's beautiful journey of healing which led him from a traditional military career to discover the powerful techniques of Energy Psychology. Listeners will also find an exciting opportunity to learn the empowering technique of Be Set Free Fast directly from Adriana and Alfred coming up at the ACEP (Association For Comprehensive Energy Psychology) conference in Arizona in May.   In this episode: Alfred's journey to his current work Energy healing, psychology, and medicine Consciousness Be Set Free Fast™ Dr. Larry Nims EFT/Tapping Tapas Acupressure Technique® Integrating and blending BSFF with other modalities Parts work, IFS SUDS - Subjective Units of Distress Scale Quantum entanglements Upcoming trainings   Resources mentioned in this episode: Alfred's website: https://www.besetfreefasttraining.com/ Alfred & Adriana's One Day Training on BSFF at the ACEP conference: https://www.ep-conference.org/pre-and-post-intensives   About Alfred: Alfred Heath has been a professional counselor and energy healing practitioner for over 30 years. He's studied and practiced multiple energy healing and energy psychology modalities before settling on Be Set Free Fast™ (BSFF) as his energy psychology method of choice and developing his own intention-and-life-energy based healing method ZeroPoint Intention™. Upon retiring in 2015, Be Set Free Fast's creator Dr. Larry Nims designated Alfred BSFF's Master Trainer, as well as its primary educator and principal representative. Alfred is a retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant and recently retired from civilian federal government service. His part-time therapy, coaching, training, consulting practice and healing ministry is based from his home in Savannah, GA.   “We are in this relational, profound space where so many things beyond what we can dream are possible; healing is only the beginning.” – Alfred   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/4fRy2QogQzo   How do we create greater peace, compassion, and presence? What happens when we embrace our talents, abilities, and intuition? How do our choices for greater impact the entire world?   Open to the beautiful space available for you and our world beyond conflict and trauma in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with international peace activist, award-winning author/publisher, psychic channel, composer and performer, workshop facilitator, inspirational speaker, and co-founder of Conflict REVOLUTION® Barbara With.   You will hear about how Barbara's powerful journey from trauma and addiction to channeling led her to discover the process, information and tools to heal her life, inspire others, and contribute globally. This episode ends with a beautiful appeal to listeners who are struggling to know that “There is more than hope, there is a pathway that you can take, exactly as you are, that will bring you that place of healing and liberation, just don't give up.”   In this episode: Barbara's exciting story of change Channelling Einstein  Unified Field Theory and Maps of Human Consciousness  Compassion and peace Healing crisis Conflict Revolution Traumatic experiences and responsibility  Healing ourselves and the world Trusting ourselves Choosing beyond triggers Propaganda and truth  Inspiration   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Barbara's website: https://synergyalliance.llc/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@barbwith Personal Website: https://barbarawith.com/   About Barbara: Barbara With is an international peace activist, award-winning author/publisher, psychic channel, composer and performer, workshop facilitator, and inspirational speaker. She is the co-founder of Conflict REVOLUTION®, a revolutionary way to resolve conflicts of the psyche based on her work channeling Albert Einstein. She has authored six books on metaphysics. Barbara teaches and trains Conflict REVOLUTION® in the classroom and on ZOOM, and lectures on Einstein's Unified Field Theory, Maps of Human Consciousness and the Science of Compassion.    “If we bring this peace within us, there will be a natural manifestation of this peace outside of us.” – Barbara   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/t-597jwOpPg   What is art therapy? How do we go beyond judgment and rediscover our creativity? What freedom and healing are possible when we engage in the creative process?   Find a super fun, expansive. and inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with licensed marriage and family therapist, registered art therapist, life coach, and certified EMDR and energy psychology practitioner, Sharene Rodamaker.   You will hear about the many joyful possibilities for incorporating art and play therapy modalities into your life, practice, and healing regimens to facilitate freedom, expression, and relaxation.   In this episode: Sharene's childhood, dyslexia, and discovery of art therapy Art therapy  Inner critic and judgment Art, language and communication The creative process Freedom and safety Inner child work Kids in therapy Trauma and art therapy Dreams and dreamwork Sand tray therapy Art therapy and the brain Journaling Non-dominant hand work Parts therapy Collage and gluebooks work Groups and retreats Integration for psychedelic-assisted therapies Dr. Stanislav Grof Mandalas Playing on your own   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Firebird Healing: https://www.firebird-healing.com/about Sharene's website: https://sharene27.com/   About Sharene: Sharene Rodamaker, MA, LMFT, ATR is a licensed marriage and family therapist, registered art therapist, life coach, and certified EMDR and energy psychology practitioner. She loves to help facilitate personal and professional breakthroughs on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She also loves to work with her clients on creating a life they have dreamed of, embracing who they are, and moving through the traumas and limitations that have held them back.   “They usually leave after doing art feeling free.” – Sharene   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/hs4MfW3FftQ   What role does trauma play in addiction? How do we get at the root causes of these behaviors? What is possible to heal and transform including the body?   Open to the hope and promise for a greater future with addiction treatment and healing in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with the cofounder and director of The Centre for Healing, Melissa Hiemann. You will hear how Melissa's powerful story and lived experience led her to develop a new and highly successful way to address the root causes of addiction and mental health issues.   In this episode: Melissa's story and family trauma Addiction issues Creating The Centre for Healing NLP/Neuro-Linguistic Programming Healing the underlying issues Root-Cause Therapy Somatic work Reparenting inner children Past and future lives NET/Neuro Emotional Technique Running sessions Certification program and worldwide practitioners   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Melissa's Website: https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/free-courses Free Course Mentioned on Show: https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/trauma-informed-certificate-for-coaches Melissa's Book: https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/book Other Course: https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/families-of-addicts-course Conscious Recovery: https://consciousrecovery.com/   About Melissa: As the cofounder and director of The Centre for Healing, Melissa Hiemann specializes in helping practitioners, therapists, healers and coaches learn life-changing, transformative methods while creating a thriving business for themselves. She is the creator of Root-Cause Therapy, a powerful method that addresses the underlying causes of addiction and mental health issues. Melissa's passion for mental health and alternative healing stems from her own lived experience and extensive self-study. She believes that everyone has the potential to reach their full potential, achieve their goals, and create positive change in their lives and the world.   “The success rate was really high because we focused on the trauma healing, rather than just abstinence/telling people to stop.” – Melissa   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/2F6ihmF-O5s   What is hypnotherapy and how does it work? How can we end people-pleasing, embrace self-love, and heal all the parts of ourselves? What are the many applications and uses of hypnotherapy?   Discover the potential for finding and healing beliefs, change and empowerment with hypnotherapy in this fascinating episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist®, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master, Christina L. Woods.   You will hear how hypnosis can be used to change your life and provide deep healing in wide variety of areas ranging from physical and mental health, self-esteem, success, relationships, spirituality, pain relief, happiness, and much more.     In this episode: Christina's journey Core beliefs People-pleasing Self-love Hypnotherapy  The subconscious mind Having compassion for yourself Traumatic experiences and meanings Defense mechanisms and strategies Psychological reversal  A typical session of hypnotherapy Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt  Mind-body connection Self-hypnosis Self-exploration, spirituality, and past life regression Energy healing   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Christina's Website:  www.christinalwoods.com Email:  christina@christinalwoods.com TJ Woodward & Conscious Recovery: https://www.tjwoodward.com/   About Christina : Christina Woods is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist®, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. She combines her background in corporate leadership along with her life experiences in dealing with trauma and abandonment to empower other women to trust their intuition and set themselves free of self-doubt.   “In hypnotherapy we are able to go in and find out, what are those subconscious beliefs?” – Christina   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Ksw4P3y3-ok   What are the masks we wear and what do they create? How do we open to being more vulnerable and authentic? What is possible when we get out of self-judgments and more deeply love ourselves?   Find the keys to vulnerable and authentic living in this powerful and inspiring episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with author and self-love expert Nick Moore.   You will not want to miss this real and unfiltered conversation about taking off the masks, getting out of judgment, and being our true selves.   In this episode: Nick's journey  Shame and guilt  Self-love, self-compassion  Masks Parents and family Deep and authentic relationships  Psychedelics and DMT Helping people feel less alone Communication  Self-discovery Consent Romance and sex Empathy and forgiveness Post-traumatic growth   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Nick's Book: https://a.co/d/eQz1CZr Nick's Website: https://www.vulnerabilitybook.com/   About Nick Moore: Nick's extraordinary journey has led him to become an expert and leader in the areas of vulnerability, self-love, and compassion. Along with sharing pieces of his incredibly vulnerable story, Nick shares his insights for overcoming the inner critic, letting go of the opinions of others, and how to gracefully ride the ever-changing waves of life.   “The reason why I am put on earth, the reason why I am here with you all today is to help people embrace more vulnerability.” – Nick    Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/BMytsxZXqw0   What is the gift of our difference? How do we include our bodies and hear what they are saying? What is being an X-Man?   Discover the possibilities for a greater world and a lighter and happier planet on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with therapist, coach, facilitator, author, speaker, and creator, Heather Nichols.   In this episode: Heather's story Problems and possibilities Change and bodies Pain The body keeps the score Trauma Presence and dissociation Trusting your body and asking questions Who does this belong to?® Play Neurodivergence and neurodiversity DSM Dyslexia X-Men and Access Consciousness X-Men classes Celebrating difference   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Heather's website: https://heathernichols.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherNicholsCF Podcast: https://heathernichols.com/podcast/ Besser Van Der Kolk Book mentioned: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score   About Heather Nichols: Heather Nichols has been a therapist, coach, facilitator, author, speaker, and creator for over three decades. She was a somatic psychotherapist and movement facilitator for many years and she specialized in working with trauma. She discovered Access Consciousness® about thirteen years ago and found that these powerful tools completely transformed all areas of her own life. She now facilitates sessions and classes in a variety of areas including business, bodies, and helping people acknowledge how their difference is actually a capacity and not a disability.     “What is the capacity here? What is the uniqueness? What is the ability?” – Heather   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/HzHjsd3jXKc   What is true mental and emotional freedom? How do we break free from the energy thieves of the past and overcome our addiction to rejection? What role does bitterness play in our lives and how do we let go?   Find out more on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks to author, inspirational speaker, and counselor, Dr. Gary Lawrence. You will hear the beautiful and vulnerable story of how Dr. Lawrence used the issues of his own life and marriage as a catalyst to create the tools and strategies to help himself and thousands of others to let go of the wounds of the past, find freedom, and create successful and happy relationships.     In this episode: Dr. G's journey Early years of marriage PTSD & abuse Bitterness Emotional Energy Thieves Intergenerational trauma Depression Attachment issues False guilt and genuine guilt  Happiness and joyfulness The addiction to rejection Forgiveness  Empowerment   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Dr. G's book Rejection Junkies: https://rejectionjunkies.com/the-book/ Dr. G's website: https://rejectionjunkies.com/   About Dr. Lawrence: Dr. Gary Lawrence and his wife Sylvia have spent their lives successfully leading others to “identify, isolate, and eliminate” the root cause of the emotional turmoil in their lives. Over the course of 23 years serving as the founder and director of the New Life Dynamics Christian Counseling Center and 20 years as the host of his own radio show, Life Mastery Counseling with Dr. G, he has personally met with and coached more than 6 thousand clients, has overseen the counseling of another 10,000 clients, and has inspired thousands more on radio, television, and stage.  After retiring, Dr. G took the opportunity to refocus on the timeless principles of his bestselling book, Rejection Junkies. In this guide to recognizing the damaging effects of rejection and the way in which this trauma manifests constantly throughout all phases of life, Dr. G helps readers to recognize the people, places, things, and circumstances that hold us hostage, keep us stuck, and make us bitter. A true freedom coach, he offers powerful and practical steps to unplug from these emotional energy thieves!  Married for 55 years, Dr. G and Sylvia continue to bring their knowledge, experience, and deep passion to individuals and couples who wish to resolve personal, marital, family, and parenting conflicts.    “You are unconsciously hooked on creating and recreating the rejection of the past.”– Dr. G   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/mvDBBFVS5vI   What is the link between trauma and addiction? How do you find a recovery program that will work for you? What is the joy of recovery?   Discover the many paths to recovery, inspiration, and hope in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with Director of She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, and retired judge Mary Beth O'Connor.   You will hear about the power of doing trauma work and how it contributes to the recovery process, the contribution of support groups and how you can create a self-empowered recovery program that works for you.   In this episode: Mary Beth's experience of trauma and abuse growing up Trauma and substance abuse Self-empowered recovery Group therapy  Alternatives to 12-Step programs Online versus in-person groups and sessions Relapse in the recovery process Relapse triggers Isolation, depression, and shame Fellowship Getting away from day zero The joy of recovery Drug courts and drug laws The future of addiction treatment Reducing substance abuse rates   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Mary Beth's book: From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction: https://junkietojudge.com/ Twitter: @MaryBethO_ LifeRing:  https://lifering.org/ She Recovers: https://sherecovers.org/ Women For Sobriety: https://womenforsobriety.org/   About Mary Beth: Mary Beth O'Connor describes her journey in her new memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law and was appointed a federal administrative law judge in 2014, from which she retired in 2020. Mary Beth is on the board of directors for She Recovers Foundation and for LifeRing Secular Recovery.   “There is a way out and there is a way forward.” – Mary Beth   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/B8yUKHrgzfw   What is the forgiveness process?How do we make and expand peace after our own reactivity? What are the many promises and benefits that come from forgiveness?   Find a wealth of essential life information in this hopeful and helpful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with psychologist, professor, author, and Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, Dr. Fred Luskin.  You will hear about the powerful and profound ways in which we limit ourselves by holding onto resentment, anger, and victim status and how we can embrace forgiveness and begin the forgiveness process to have peace, transformation, and well-being in our own lives.   In this episode: Dr. Luskin's hippie days Betrayal  Forgiveness Victim mentality Anger, resentment, and self-pity What the research shows Destructive anger Keeping a scorecard Making peace Reconciliation Taking things personally Abuse and abusers The Forgiveness Process Project  Mothers Wounding Grief and grieving  Gratitude   Resources mentioned in this episode:    Dr. Luskin's email: learningtoforgive@comcast.net   YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dr+frederic+luskin   Forgive For Good Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/forgive-for-good-frederic-luskin   About Dr. Fred Luskin: Dr. Frederic Luskin is a psychologist who has been teaching at Stanford University for the past 30 years, with a PhD in Counseling and Health Psychology also from Stanford, he holds clinical licenses as a Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Counselor.   Currently he is on the faculty for the GSB Executive Education program and he also serves as Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects.   A worldwide expert on the topic of forgiveness, Dr. Luskin is the author of the best-selling books Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness and Forgive for Love: The Missing Ingredient for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship, and Stress Free for Good: Ten Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness.   “Making peace after my own reactivity, that is what forgiveness is.” – Dr. Luskin   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/N0VOI21xgkc   What is conscious parenting? How do we set the foundation for resilient, empowered children? How can we let go of our programming and create who we really are?   Learn this valuable information and be inspired to look within, heal and transform in this powerful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with social worker, coach, author and parent, Nina Cruz.   You will hear about the possibilities available with conscious parenting and find other vital insights that are essential to creating healthy and fulfilling relationships of all kinds.   In this episode: Nina's journey and inspiration Conscious parenting Epigenetics Patterns and conditioning Inner child Feelings Fear and control Toxic generational patterns Core false beliefs Punishment Helicopter Parents Food and eating Empowerment Trauma Presence Inner guidance Honoring body wisdom   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Nina's Website: https://ninacruzconsciouscoaching.com/ Instagram: @ninacruzcoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninacruzconsciouscoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-cruz-351a6097 Books: https://ninacruzconsciouscoaching.com/shop/   About Nina: Nina Cruz is a certified conscious parent coach/social worker whose mission is to support parents in building healthy connections with their children. She does this through teaching them conscious parenting, where they heal their own childhood wounds so they can consciously raise empowered children. When a parent's inner world shifts, their outer world changes, transforming the parent–child dynamic from chaos to control to worth and connection. Parents who gain a new sense of awareness through inner transformation create a new blueprint for themselves and their children. This is why one of Nina's greatest passions is to guide parents to do their own ‘inner work' so their children can be free to live out their authentic destinies. Certified as a conscious parenting coach, Nina integrates eastern mindfulness with western psychology in helping parents heal their ancestral legacies. Her expertise has allowed her to collaborate with experts around the globe.    “We have a new breed of children who are awakening the whole planet, and they are different.” – Nina   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ZLX0FNV9kAU   What is acupuncture and how does it work? What can acupuncture contribute to healing the hurts and wounds of the past? What are the three gifts of trauma?   Discover the beautiful possibilities available with acupuncture for addressing depression, trauma, and so much more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with trauma-informed licensed acupuncturist, intuitive healer, and a professor in acupuncture, Winnie Wang.     In this episode: Winnie's Story Acupuncture Tapping The Law of Yin and Yang Porn Shadow work Acupuncture Unhealed mother wounds Unhealed father wounds Shadow work Compassionate Transformation Community The gift of trauma   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Website: https://mindfulhealingheart.com/   About Winnie: Winnie Wang is a trauma-informed licensed acupuncturist, intuitive healer, and a professor in acupuncture at Alhambra Medical University. Winnie is passionate about teaching people how to release the trauma from their bodies with Traditional Chinese Medicine and mindfulness meditations. Winnie believes wellness belongs to everyone regardless of income level, and has been providing free resources online for everyone to access since 2018. Winnie recently founded The Compassionate Transformation Community, a nonprofit dedicated to the mental wellness of youth and their parents. Through weekly donation-funded calls, Winnie works with attendees to bring integrative solutions into their homes, offices, and classrooms, connecting participants with the resources to navigate the ups and downs of life. Winnie's newest book, Unlocking Light, is anticipated for Summer 2023, and discusses transforming at your soul, heart, mind, energy, & body levels.   “There is no undo button, everything we experience lives in our information field.” –  Winnie    Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/djRsWqMOD3M   What is TFT, where did it come from and how does it work? How is it different from EFT tapping or other modalities? What is it like to experience a session?   Discover the possibilities available with Thought Field Therapy (TFT) for trauma healing, mental health, performance enhancement, physical well-being, and more in this empowering episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with TFT expert Dr. Robert Bray.   You will also experience a brilliant taster session of TFT live on the show that you may just want to watch on video.   In this episode: Dr. Bray's story Witnessing trauma Crisis intervention Dr. Roger Callahan Thought Field Therapy (TFT)  TFT versus EFT tapping Algorithms A taste of TFT 9-Gamut Series Using on your own versus with a therapist Training and consulting Changing core beliefs Performance enhancement   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Website: https://rlbray.com/ Books: https://rlbray.com/store/ ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology): https://www.energypsych.org/ Research: https://www.energypsych.org/researchdb8c71b7   About Dr. Bray: Robert L. Bray, Ph.D., LCSW has worked in the field of traumatic stress recovery for over 40 years. Beginning as volunteer on a crisis hotline and throughout his professional career, he has always focused on the impact of traumatic stress on the mental and physical health of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Bray has extensive experience as a clinician helping in recovery from natural disasters, criminal acts, and domestic violence of all types. He has been training, writing, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. Dr. Bray's book “Heal Traumatic Stress NOW: Complete Recovery with Thought Field Therapy – No Open Wounds” provides a consumer-friendly self-help guide to anyone struggling with overwhelming stress. He is also an approved ICISF trainer. https://rlbray.com/   “Thought Field Therapy is a way to alleviate overwhelming negative emotions.” – Dr. Bray   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/JizndcDcnYo   What role does spirituality play in mental health care? How do you differentiate spiritual crisis from pathology? How do we effectively support people who are in spiritual emergence and emergency?   Tune in to a fascinating and informative episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with therapist, author, producer, and executive director of the Integrative Mental Health University (IMHU), Dr. Emma Bragdon about spirituality, spiritual emergency, and supporting those who are in a spiritual emergence process with greater awareness and presence. Discover information vital for those who are dealing with mental health issues as well as those who care for them in personal and professional settings.   In this episode: Emma's journey IMHU Brazilian spiritism Therapeutic relationships Spiritual emergence and emergency Psychosis, hallucinations and visions Scope of practice Brazilian spiritist hospitals and clinics Repressed sensitivity Empaths and sensitives Inter-dimensional beings Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy Integration The future of mental health   Resources mentioned in this episode: IMHU: https://imhu.org Website: https://www.emmabragdon.com/ Spiritual Emergence Coaches: https://imhu.org/coaching/directory/ Support Groups:  https://imhu.org/family-and-peer-support/ Spiritual Awakenings International: https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org Crazywize: https://crazywisefilm.com ACISTE: https://aciste.org What A Shaman Sees in A Mental Institution article: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2014/08/22/shaman-sees-mental-hospital/   About Dr. Bragdon: Emma Bragdon earned her PhD in Transpersonal Psychology in 1987 and is the author of 7 books and co-producer of two documentary films.  She is currently the Executive Director of "Integrative Mental Health University."  They have more than 40 courses--most of them online – and can offer Continuing Education credits.  Emma is particularly interested in bringing spirituality into practices of mental health – including meditation, yoga, and psychedelic-assisted therapies.   “We all have deep inside us incredible resources for compassion and wisdom.” – Dr. Bragdon   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/UWCMkfZg_eE   What is possible after death?  How do those who have passed contact us and communicate?  What would it take to have acceptance of death and go beyond grief and fear?   Learn about profound after-death experiences in this beautiful and insightful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with author and spirituality and personal development facilitator Chidakash.    You will hear about how to have greater ease with death, be open to and receive communications and create ongoing relationships with those who have left.   In this episode: Chidakash, his book, and inspiration Mystical tours and facilitation Messages from beyond Time and timing After death communication Sharing messages Coincidences Mediums and intermediaries Overcoming fear Love Book: Love Beyond Grief Preparing for death   Resources mentioned in this episode: Website: www.chidakashauthor.ca ACISTE: https://aciste.org   About Chidakash: As a young man with a passion for seeing life from different perspectives, Chidakash travelled extensively in Europe, North Africa, South Asia and Australia. While in Australia he became National Education Officer for a major charity organization affiliated with the FAO, and established the ideas centre, an education initiative that brought Third World voices and viewpoints into classrooms across the county.  Upon his return to Canada he met his life partner Shera on an island in the west of Canada. Together they built a fairy-tale cedar “castle” which became Serenity by the Sea Retreat. For 26 years in a program called The Next Step, people facing a turning point in their lives could reconnect with their passion and empower themselves to restart their lives. Chidakash and Shera also created Enter the Mystery offering spiritual journeys to Machu Picchu. For 18 years they guided travelers along the Inca Trail and into the “mysteries” both of the fabled Inca citadel and themselves.  Chidakash believes everybody comes with a unique gift, and strives to empower the people he meets to find their voice and express their creativity—so they can deliver that gift into a world that has been waiting for it.   “Don't think that love ends just because someone has passed away.” – Chidakash   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/BN8UTUG_3fA   What is integrative medicine? What factors can influence the healing of long illnesses? How can we change how we think about ability, disability, and illness?   In this profound and prophetic episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by scientist, physician, and author Dr. Meghan Jobson to discuss the possibilities beyond medication and surgery for dealing with long illness, treatment, trauma, and to embrace of future of compassionate care.    In this episode: Meghan's journey Medical communication Integrative Medicine Being open-minded Epigenetics Coping skills and stress load Inflammation Long illness book Trauma The pandemic Identity The power of community Navigating changes A vision for the future   Resources mentioned in this episode: Website: https://www.longillness.com/ Book: Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving, Healing, and Thriving: Hachette Instagram: @longillness The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/ The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score My Grandmother's Hands: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34146782 What Happened to You: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53238858   About Dr. Jobson: Dr. Meghan Jobson is an internist with specialized training in integrative and palliative medicine. She cares for people with long illness as a physician with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Dr. Jobson earned her BA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, her PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Utah, and her medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed her medical residency and fellowships at the University of California San Francisco.    “We are entering into an era of compassionate care.” – Dr. Jobson   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

 To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/kci9STNXNL4   What is Heart Assisted Therapy® and how does it work?  How can we get to a place where we truly love and accept ourselves? What is possible to facilitate coherence and heal from trauma?   You are invited to a gentle way to calm yourself and more in a beautiful and amazing episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Dr. John Diepold, licensed practicing psychologist, trauma specialist and creator of Heart Assisted Therapy (HAT). You will hear about how this therapeutic method originated, how it has been successfully used to create change, and even experience a process that you can use if you are not feeling present or are stressed or dysregulated.   In this episode: Dr. Diepold's journey EMDR Roger Callahan and Thought Field Therapy Touch the heart and self-regulation Heart Assisted Therapy® (HAT) Trauma healing Holistic approaches Addiction Self-regulation protocol A deeply relaxing exercise Eyes closed vs. eyes open   Resources mentioned in this episode: ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology): https://www.energypsych.org/ Heart Assisted Therapy: https://heartassistedtherapy.net/ Heart Assisted Therapy Learning Therapy Channel: https://www.hatlearningchannel.net/   About Dr. Diepold: John H. Diepold, Jr., Ph.D. is a licensed practicing psychologist in Moorestown, NJ with over 40 years of clinical experience. He has a keen interest in the treatment of trauma, and in performance enhancement. Dr. Diepold has studied, applied, and integrated many traditional (and non-traditional) psychotherapy approaches and models with emerging electro-biophysical science. Dr. Diepold is a Life Status Member of the American Psychological Association, and long-time Member of the New Jersey Psychological Association (former Executive Board Member), the South Jersey Psychological Association (former President), the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (Diplomat and former Executive Board Member), and the former Academy of Integrative Pain Management (Diplomat). Dr. Diepold's observations, studies, and clinical experiences culminated in the development of Heart Assisted Therapy (HAT), which was introduced in 2006. He has taught many workshops on HAT in the US, Canada, Belgium, and Holland. Heart Assisted Therapy (Diepold, 2018) was the formal professional offering beyond workshop manuals. In 2004 he co-authored Evolving Thought Field Therapy (Diepold, Britt, and Bender), and has authored and/or co-authored 13 professional papers or book chapters. Research on HAT continues at the University of Arizona and in clinical practice encompassing both the scientific underpinnings and the clinical effectiveness of HAT.   “If you use both the mind and body you are going to get a more thorough effect in creating a change process.”– Dr. Diepold   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/fXOmZrD88dY   What are core false beliefs and how do they shape our lives? What holistic tools, techniques, and approaches are available to address them? What is the future of mental health care and trauma treatment?   Dr. Adriana Popescu talks about her powerful new book, trauma treatment center, the future of mental health, and so much more on this very special three-year anniversary episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. In this educational and enriching conversation, you will hear about a fascinating array of topics to improve your life and even learn a simple and powerful tool to work with thoughts and feelings.   In this episode: What inspired the book Core false beliefs Tools to change the limiting beliefs Traditional and Energy Psychology Trauma The Biology Of Belief Somatic approaches Access Consciousness® Book feedback and reviews Jack Canfield EFT/Tapping Byron Katie's Four Questions Firebird Healing Brainspotting Holistic Approaches The Future of Mental Health Plant Medicines and Research Celebrating the podcast and 3 amazing years   Resources mentioned in this episode: Book Website: https://whatifyourenot.com/ Firebird Healing: https://www.firebird-healing.com/ The Biology of Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/90556 Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology): https://www.energypsych.org/ Energy Psychology Journal Review: https://bit.ly/45CaDyY   “We have the technology to change whatever it is in our lives that isn't working.” – Dr. Adriana   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/xtYgdZHad5Y   What help and healing is possible for children and families to cope with stress and trauma?  How do Native American ceremonies and traditions support those with trauma?  Why are rituals so important?   Tune in to a powerful and endearing story of family tragedy and healing in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with author, coach, advocate and speaker Dr. Regina Griego. In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, you will hear about how Regina has taken her family's deeply traumatic experiences and created something good from them.   In this episode: Regina's traumatic and tragic story Regina's book Native American ceremonies and traditions Power animals Talking stick methodology The power of ritual Writing The flaws in the system Advocacy work Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs; Felitti et al., 1998) study Prison Healing the family   Resources mentioned in this episode: Regina's Website:  https://transcending-futures.com   About Dr. Regina: After retiring from a distinguished career as an engineer, Regina is now a coach, author, and speaker. Regina was born and raised in New Mexico and her Hispanic roots go back four hundred years, she also has Native American roots. She is married with six children in a blended family and has seven grandchildren. Regina has mentored many people as a professor, senior engineer, and leadership coach. She is an activist for gun safety and juvenile justice. Regina is a Georgetown-trained coach and a Fellow of the INCOSE, the largest International Systems Engineering Professional Organization. She remains active in INCOSE primarily mentoring and working with young people. She holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MS in Computer Science.   “Grief is a hard thing because we get so many messages about how we should be feeling.” – Dr. Regina   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/9lUD06XdLsw   What is the shadow and how do we do shadow work?  How does this work contribute to healing trauma and lead to true mental health?  What is possible to access our genius and move beyond survival into thrival mode?   Discover the path to enlightenment and so much more in this powerful episode of   Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with transformative leader and founder of Mastering Change, Steven Twohig. You will hear about many facets of shadow work, how this work impacts all aspects of our existence, and what is truly possible here on this planet.   In this episode: Steven's hero story Trauma, depression, and anxiety Shadow work Thinking and the mind Narcissism Feelings PTSD Psychedelics and plant medicine Shadow ceremonies Going from survival to thrival Shame Finding genius True mental health   Resources mentioned in this episode: Stephen's Website: https://masteringchange.com Shadow Ceremony: https://masteringchange.com/shadow-ceremony The Shadow Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShadowIntegration   About Steven Twohig: Founder of Mastering Change, Steven Twohig has committed himself to mastering the art of transformation. While seeking to heal from trauma inflicted while just a toddler, Steven was introduced to the practice of shadow work in April of 2000, leading to a lifelong study and what he believes is a path to enlightenment. Steven spent a decade working for and studying under the world's leading business and life strategist, Tony Robbins. He wanted to blend shadow work with business strategy, integration, and implementation. Tony commissioned him to interview over 10,000 business leaders worldwide to determine what made them successful and help thousands transform their businesses to be more productive and strategic. Currently, he is studying the impact of shadow work on psychedelic integration. He focuses on bridging the gap between traditional plant medicine and the western mind, intending to bring the insights and innovation that plant medicine provides to everyone who wants more out of their lives. He believes that we are finally on the cusp of proper mental healthcare, which will spur global innovation. He is an international speaker and has traveled worldwide, teaching a blend of strategy, shadow work, and spirituality. He has extensive study in mindfulness, mindset, business optimization, shadow work and facilitation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, group dynamics, peak performance, leadership dynamics, and unconscious communication. Through this work, he has formulated a specific framework for understanding the human experience and is currently training other guides to spread the practice.   “Shadow is the unseen connection between people, places, things, and events.” – Steven Twohig   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker, and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California, and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ZDCfflA86l4   What is EFT Tapping, how does it work and what makes it effective? What are the applications for working with addiction, trauma, and emotional self-regulation? What are the possibilities for facilitating post-traumatic growth and resilience?   Discover these brilliant insights and so much more on the latest episode Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with EFT tapping and trauma expert Dr. Craig Weiner. In this dynamic conversation, you will hear about the possibilities with EFT tapping, learn what the research is showing and find information and strategies to make this work more effective as a practitioner.    In this episode: Dr. Weiner's journey Emotional Freedom Techniques/Tapping ACEP: Association For Comprehensive Energy Psychology NET/Neuro-Emotional Technique The origins of EFT tapping Roger Callahan's work How EFT works Harvard acupuncture study Trauma work with EFT PTSD The importance of safety Gabor Maté's work Trauma and practitioners Emotional self-regulation Empowerment Generalization effect Matrix Reimprinting Stages of trauma healing Post-traumatic resilience   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Weiner's website: https://www.efttappingtraining.com/ EFT Nation podcast: https://www.efttappingtraining.com/eft-nation-podcasts/ ACEP: https://www.energypsych.org/   About Dr. Weiner: Dr. Craig Weiner has spent over 35 years working in the healthcare field. He is a director of the EFT Tapping Training Institute and currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for EFT International. He is a certified and accredited advanced EFT practitioner, mentor and EFT master trainer of trainers. In addition he is a trainer of Matrix Reimprinting and a founder of the Tapping out of Trauma continuing education seminars. Along with his wife, Alina Frank, they co-produced the film The Science of Tapping and are the creators of the podcast, EFT Nation. He is profoundly interested in the underlying emotional and physical connections that stem from adversity and trauma as well as the facilitation of the transformation of trauma to post-resilience and post-traumatic growth. More information can be found at EFTtappingtraining.com   “EFT goes very deep, very quickly.” – Dr. Weiner   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/k5HSjPI2yH4   What is a death doula? How can we reduce the fear and resistance to death and truly celebrate life? How can we prepare for death and create ease at the end of life and beyond?   In this wondrous and enlightening episode Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, host Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with filmmaker, explorer, and Emmy-nominated television writer Darnell Lamont Walker. This hilarious, inspirational and laugher-filled conversation will introduce you to the many nuances of dying, death, and beyond and how we can embrace and prepare for all of this with presence, joy, and a sense of celebration.   In this episode: Darnell's early life experiences with death Death doula Birth doula Death in different cultures Reducing fear The logistics of death Preparing for death Regrets at the end of life Funerals Celebrating life Obituaries and eulogies Graveyards Epitaph Mediumship and messages Spirits End of life How plant medicines can assist   Resources mentioned in this episode: Darnell's Website: https://darnellwalker.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/hello.darnell May Angelou Love Liberates Video: https://youtu.be/d7dxnQQEpXs   About Darnell: Darnell Lamont Walker is a filmmaker, explorer, and Emmy-nominated television writer whose goal is to continue to support communities around the world through the building of safe spaces for healing and joy.    “You can go peacefully and know everything is going to be ok.” – Darnell   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Fm4J5x17URE What is holistic pelvic floor care? How can we create more balance in the body and our lives? What is possible to receive more relaxation, presence and kindness with your body?   In this highly educational episode Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health host Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with professional Registered Nurse and Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner Kari Halligan about holistic pelvic health to invite more presence, awareness, and nurturing to feminine bodies. You will hear about how pelvic care and other holistic therapies can be used to assist with mental health concerns, trauma, addiction, and facilitating greater digestive and reproductive wellbeing.   In this episode: Kari's story and inspiration Author Tammy Kent Holistic pelvic floor therapy Signs and Symptoms that care is required Emotional guarding Diagnosis and screening Typical sessions Breathwork and meditation Maya Abdominal Massage Trauma Generational trauma in the body Depression, anxiety and mental health Contraindications Insurance Shamanic Work Working with women in healthcare settings The future of holistic care Claiming and owning female body parts   Resources mentioned in this episode: Kari's Website: https://womenswisdomseattle.com/ Tammy Kent: https://www.wildfeminine.com/wild-feminine-book/ Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Therapy: https://www.arvigotherapy.com/   About Kari: Kari is a professional Registered Nurse and Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner. She is also trained in Maya Abdominal Therapy, Energy Medicine and Shamanic Practices. With her knowledge and wisdom of foundational and functional medicine she facilitates a healing and clearing environment. Women are able ignite their own flame of feminine power and authority. Old patterns, outdated beliefs, and stagnant energies can be examined and released with guidance, understanding and wisdom. Kari helps facilitate that journey as she is a weaver with many tools and much knowledge each person's journey is sacred and honored with her guidance and presence.     “When you are able to go in and connect with your body it can change things in your life profoundly.” – Kari   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are?   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/xHynYYI9iZo What is functional medicine?  How can it be used to help with ADHD, anxiety, and depression?  What is a healthy gut and how does that impact mental health?   Discover these powerful insights and more in an enlightening episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Doctor of Pharmacy, board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, and certified functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Angela Cates. You will hear about how Dr. Angela's desire to help her son with his ADHD and anxiety inspired her search for alternative treatments, out-of-the-box possibilities, and the creation of Beyond ADHD.    In this episode: Angela's story Her son's ADHD Functional Medicine explained Lab tests and what they are looking for Nutrient deficiencies Gut health Proliferation of ADHD ADHD and girls Medications ADHD medications, substance abuse, and addiction Overdiagnosis Gut-brain connection Leaky gut Inflammation Supplements Candida Stress Overlapping diagnoses Complex ADHD: Anxiety, depression, learning disabilities and ADHD Trauma Daniel Amen Neurodivergence Honoring different learning and behavior styles Being your child's advocate   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Angela's website: https://beyondadhdrx.com/ Instagram: @drangelacates Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/816612982792353   About Dr. Angela Cates: Dr. Angela Cates is a Doctor of Pharmacy, board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, and certified functional medicine practitioner. Angela founded Cultivate Health & Wellness with a focus on the gut-brain connection and created her signature program, Beyond ADHD, after helping her own son with ADHD and anxiety. Beyond ADHD is a functional medicine approach to support parents of children with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Her goal is to help parents identify the root causes of ADHD, anxiety, and depression and minimize medication use so her client's children can thrive. Feel free to reach out to her at angela@catespharmacyconsulting.com, www.beyondadhdrx.com, or her Facebook support group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondadhdrx.   “Functional medicine is identifying the root cause of symptoms.” – Dr. Angela   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/627bO4WMfiY   How does couples therapy work and what techniques are available? How can we interweave Eastern philosophies into psychotherapy and mental health? What strategies can help to calm the nervous system, emotionally self-regulate and optimize brain functioning?   Learn about the fascinating interplay between Eastern philosophies, traditional techniques, Energy Psychology, nutrition and other holistic approaches in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with licensed marriage and family therapist Madhur-Nain Webster. You will hear about how you can do powerful inner work, apply self-calming techniques, and employ many other useful strategies for the betterment of your own well-being and relationships.   In this episode: Madhur-Nain's story Interweaving Eastern philosophies Shakti and bhakti The perspective of the mind RLT Therapy Couples Therapy Communication Wheel Calming strategies and emotional self-regulation Fight, flight, freeze and fix response Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Richard C. Schwartz Somatic work Creating connection and compassion EMDR Sleep Gabor Maté Brainspotting Meditation and the brain Chanting Amino Acid Therapy Sleep aids Molecular psychiatrists Inner parts   Resources mentioned in this episode: Madhur-Nain's website: https://www.madhurnain.com/ Book: https://www.madhurnain.com/books/the-stressless-brain Soul-Self Workshop: https://www.madhurnain.com/soul-self/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madhurnain/ The Mood Cure by Julia Ross: https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-cure/ The Diet Cure by Julia Ross: https://www.juliarosscures.com/diet-cure/ The Anxiety Food Solution by Trudy Scott: https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog/the-antianxiety-food-solution-by-trudy-scott/   About Madhur-Nain: “Madhur-Nain Webster is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the integration of eastern and western philosophies for mental health. For over 20 years, she has empowered clients to connect with themselves and others through mindfulness and psychotherapy interventions. She applies her profound understanding of the importance of open communication at her successful private practice in Napa, California. Her first book, The Stressless Brain (2018), makes a scientific argument for the positive influence meditation has on the psyche; she is currently working on her second book. In addition to releasing over 60 meditation singles, Madhur-Nain maintains international outreach by appearing on podcasts and holding meditation workshops.”   “We tend to be attracted to and fall in love with our unfinished business.” – Madhur-Nain   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/1xN5ULnKCr8   What resources, hope, and insights are available for those dealing with mental illness? What inspired MindAid.ca and how is it looking to create change in the world? What are some simple actions we can take to help?   Discover these possibilities and more in this powerful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by founder of MindAid.ca, recovered schizophrenic and cycling enthusiast Matthew Dickson.  In this wise and vulnerable conversation, you will hear about Matthew's journey of recovery from mental illness, his vast reading and self-education, and inspiration for creating an organization to help and support those coping with mental illness around the world.   In this episode: Matthew's story Recovery from schizophrenia Models of mental health care Hope Catherine Goetzke book Thinking and ruminating Post-traumatic growth Autotelic personality (flow) Humor ca Books and resources Avatar therapy Talking and isolation Different world perspectives on mental illness Education   Resources mentioned in this episode: Website: https://www.mindaid.ca/ Free Tips: https://www.mindaid.ca/mental-health-tips Mark Divine: https://markdivine.com Verbal Judo: https://verbaljudo.com Lauren Kennedy, Living Well with Schizophrenia: https://www.livingwellwithschizophrenia.org/ Biggest Little Book About Hope: https://kathryngoetzke.com/biggest-little-book-about-hope/ What Doesn't Kill Us by Stephen Joseph: http://www.profstephenjoseph.com/books/what-doesnt-kill-us-guide/ TedTalk with Vikram Patel: https://youtu.be/yzm4gpAKrBk What A Shaman Sees in A Mental Institution article: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2014/08/22/shaman-sees-mental-hospital/   About Matthew: Matthew Dickson helps people with mental illness in developing countries so they can get access to basic mental health care at MindAid.ca. Mind Aid is the world's first website with all the organizations working on mental health in developing countries on one site (they are otherwise scattered across the web). These organizations use models of basic mental health care that are low-cost, proven effective, and scalable. Some of these organizations have been endorsed by Bill Clinton, Forest Whitaker, Arcade Fire, Ashley Judd, as well as Zak Williams (son of Robin Williams) and Tim Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics. Matthew has successfully recovered from schizophrenia and has bicycled across Canada.    “There is hope beyond hope.” – Matthew   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/r2cF2MW9jLM   What is ketamine and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? How does this treatment work in a clinical, private or retreat setting?  What are the possibilities for awakening, healing, calm and relaxation?   Hear about the amazing possibilities available with ketamine therapy in this enlightening new episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which your host Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner, and Founder of Floresta, a women-owned entity for psychedelic- and consciousness-based retreats, Shannon Starr.  You will hear about the many ways that ketamine therapy can be used to assist with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.   In this episode: Shannon's path to this work Ketamine Brain chemistry changes Set and setting Dosing Integration Group settings How retreats work Home visits Depression, anxiety, PTSD Treatment protocols Body questions Integration of various therapies Ketamine and addiction treatment The future of these medicines and mental health   Resources mentioned in this episode: Website: https://www.florestaretreat.com/   About Shannon Starr: Shannon is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner, and Founder of Floresta, a women-owned entity for psychedelic and consciousness-based retreats. She draws upon her background in meditation, yoga, indigenous practices, functional medicine, and energy work, and has supported thousands of clients through Ketamine therapy and integration. Shannon invites others to acknowledge their unique capacities and inspires choice, possibility and transformation.   “This is a practice that can really and truly create sustainable shifts and changes in people's lives.” – Shannon   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/p4JUQ3YGbB4   What is neurodiversity? What is possible to honor who we are, our difference, and our strengths? How can we be happier, support one another, and create more?   Find out more in a powerful and vulnerable new episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by neurodiverse and disabled entrepreneur, mentor, bestselling author, self-empowerment speaker and Founder of Rebel World and the Lady Rebel Club movement, Jennifer Cairns.   In this highly interesting conversation, you will hear about what it is like to triumph beyond labels, unhide, empower yourself, elevate your life and business, and create supportive communities.   In this episode: Jennifer's journey Misconceptions and biases Founding of Lady Rebel Club and Rebel World Labels and expectations Hiding and masking Honoring ourselves, setting boundaries, and protection Neurodiversity explained Strengths and weaknesses Creating community Empowerment Filters Rebel With A Cause Book   Resources mentioned in this episode: Jennifer's Website: https://www.ladyrebelclub.com/ Rebel With A Cause Book:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BJD9LNKN   About Jennifer: Jennifer Cairns is a neurodiverse and disabled entrepreneur, mentor, bestselling author, self-empowerment speaker, and Founder of Rebel World and the Lady Rebel Club movement where they're out to empower, connect, advocate for and elevate women and all marginalised gender entrepreneurs, small business owners and creatives.    “We don't have to hide who we are.” – Jennifer   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/qnRdvWe-VqU   What is Soul Recovery?   How can we reconnect with our essential, real, Higher Self?   What is spirituality and what is its role in recovery?   Learn a powerful path to more of you in a beautiful and truly inspiring episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by speaker, author, recovery coach and creator of Soul Recovery, Ester Nicholson.    You will hear the incredible and powerful story of Ester's moment of clarity and choice that got her off of the path of addiction and into a life of recovery, living spiritual principles, teaching, and sharing this oneness with others.   In this episode: Ester's recovery journey The Twelve Steps as spiritual principles Soul Recovery Higher Power, Higher Self Tapping/EFT Beliefs Trauma Honoring and nurturing the inner child Power and empowerment Forgiveness Compassionate Accountability Healing Bias and Racism in Recovery   Resources mentioned in this episode: Ester's Website: http://soulrecovery.org/ 21 Days to Your Authentic Self Program: https://estermail.com/ Soul Recovery Book: http://soulrecovery.org/store.html   About Ester: Ester Nicholson, author of Soul Recovery - 12 Keys to Healing Dependence is a speaker, recovery coach, recording artist, and recovering addict who brings her incredible journey of transformation to a practical curriculum—addressing the root causes of dependence as they occur in contemporary living. Her Soul Recovery programs expand the traditional concept of 12 Step Recovery into spiritual practices that have served thousands. A gifted vocal artist, Nicholson's musical career includes worldwide tours with Rod Stewart and Bette Midler with appearances on such television shows as Oprah, The Tonight Show, The View, Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ester has inspired thousands with her keynotes at conference events including: The National FED-UP Rally in Washington DC, NCADD and She Recovers—in addition to alumni and featured events at Ashley Treatment Center, Gosnold Treatment Center, Renewal House and as a former host at InTheRooms.com. Ester is a trusted advisor on the She Recovers and NAATP DEI committees and is instrumental in shifting “the business as usual” practices of treatment providers with her workshop “Healing Bias and Racism in Recovery” for industry leaders. Ester's life-changing program, Soul Recovery - The Roadmap Home, bridges the gap between the 12 Steps of Recovery and fundamental “spiritual” practices and modalities: from mindfulness and meditation, to inner child/forgiveness processes and EFT “Tapping.”   “Your higher self only sees you as the beloved, only sees you as perfection.” – Ester   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/   To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.  

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/bfbjg8Wam1E   What is the chakra system and how does it work?   How can we use this information in working with mental health and trauma?   What would integrating these and other approaches create for the future?   Find a wealth of information and insights into the energy flows in the body, presence, healing, and spirituality in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D. candidate, and chakra and trauma expert Aven Armstrong-Sutton.   You will discover the wonders and insights of the chakras, their theme and function as well as what this work can teach us about our own belief systems, body, mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.    In this episode: Aven's journey The chakra system The pandemic, seeking, and spirituality Psychopharmacological treatment The chakras explained and explored Burnout Kundalini Discovering energetic blockages Crystals Colors and the chakras The first thought Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and chakras Presence Deeping your connection Self-healing A vision for the future Co-regulation   Resources mentioned in this episode: Aven's website: https://www.asaven.org/ Anodea Judith's Chakra Books: https://anodeajudith.com/   About Aven: Aven Armstrong-Sutton is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical practice experience in mental health and addictions working with persons across the lifespan. Aven has dedicated their career to working with persons affected by complex trauma from a perspective that honors the mind-body connection and psycho-spiritual integration. Aven is also a Ph.D. candidate at McMaster University located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada where they're investigating how we conceptualize adversity in our understanding of psychological resilience.   “Each chakra has a particular program that it runs to keep us alive, well, and healthy.” – Aven   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/   To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/1yzzpEXJ0-k   What is Access Bars?    How can we study, quantify and measure what changes in the brain with this and other techniques?   What are studies showing about Bars, anxiety, and depression?   Discover the possibilities for stress relief, presence, and relaxation in therapeutic and corporate environments in this new episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which your host Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by scientist, clinical researcher, published author and global pioneer in cognitive neuroscience and emotional transformation, Dr. Terrie Hope.   You will hear about Dr. Hope's exciting research and what it is demonstrating about the efficacy of Access Bars and the future of depression, anxiety, stress, and PTSD relief.   In this episode: Exploring alternative healing Research Access Consciousness Bars and Anxiety and Depression Study Brain mapping and coherence Alternative methods Evidence-based Using energy psychology in drug and alcohol rehab Access Bars Session length Tapping/EFT Energy medicine and energy psychology techniques Anxiety, depression, and PTSD UK Police study on Trauma Veterans and PTSD Bringing Bars into corporate environments Workplace stress and work-life balance Human value in corporations   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Hope's Website: https://drterriehope.com/ Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en Access Consciousness Bars: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/accessbars/   About Dr. Terrie Hope: Dr. Hope inspires and creates positive, lasting change for individuals and corporations by igniting their intuitive capacities. She is a scientist, clinical researcher and published author and global pioneer in cognitive neuroscience and emotional transformation. She holds a Ph.D. and Doctorate of Natural Medicine with advanced studies on quantum medicine, energy transformation, and consciousness. Her current focus and research is revolutionizing and transforming stress in the workplace.   “All of the participants changed their anxiety as much as eighty-six percent in one session.” – Dr. Hope   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide.   For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/   To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.