Twin Flames Podcast

Laura interprets a listener's dream about driving by wheat fields and green grass. What could this dream mean? Submit your dream anonymously for interpretation on a future episode of the podcast: https://s.surveyplanet.com/g431vo01 Email us at twin.flames.inc22@gmail.com Check out our website: twinflamespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @twin_flames_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah & Laura do a deep dive into dream analysis and give you 9 practical guidelines for interpreting your own dreams. Check out Episode 5 for Part I of this miniseries. Below are the 9 interpretation guidelines: YOU are the expert on yourself. Dreams can be interpreted in more than one way. Stay open-minded. Keep in mind that dreams communicate in symbols. Focus on the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of the dream. Every detail is important! Take note of emotions/feelings/sensations. Focus on important symbols or images. Pay attention to what is going on in your life at the time of the dream For more info on dream interpretation, check out these dream experts: Rubin Naiman, PhD, FAASM (Psychologist, University of Arizona) Murray Stein, PhD (Psychoanalyst and author, International School of Analytical Psychology in Switzerland) Arthur Bernard, MFT, PhD (Dream specialist, author, radio/podcast host) Carl Gustav Jung (Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, father of modern dream interpretation, b.1875 - d.1961) Theresa Cheung, M.A. (Dream specialist and bestselling author) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Today, Laura & Leah answer a question about the Tarot from one TF listener: "What are Tarot birthday cards and how do we figure out what our birthday card is?” Submit your dream anonymously for interpretation on a future episode of the podcast: https://s.surveyplanet.com/g431vo01 Email us at twin.flames.inc22@gmail.com Check out our website: twinflamespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @twin_flames_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

In Part I of this miniseries, Leah & Laura discuss how personality disorders (PDs) show up and develop in adolescence using the reversed Pages cards in the Tarot. They explain 1. what a personality disorder is and how it relates to denial, avoidance, and repression; 2. how and why individuals with PDs and the Tarot Pages operate almost exclusively from the ego; and 3. how the 4 suits of the Tarot offer us clues into PD challenges in four domains of functioning: Wands: Impulse control and risk-taking Cups: Interpersonal relationships, emotion regulation, and trust Swords: Cognitive functioning, perception, and reality contact Pentacles: Behavior modulation and adaptability Leah & Laura wrap-up the episode by offering reflections and suggestions to try when pulling reversed Pages during a Tarot reading. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah and Laura continue their discussion of the Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana of the Tarot from a psychological perspective. They provide an overview of cards 15 (The Devil) to 21 (The World) of the Major Arcana, in which the Fool (the client) shifts from internal and intrapsychic work (cards 8-14) to doing more spiritual and existential work (cards 15-21). In other words, the Fool moves from the second leg of the therapeutic journey to the third leg in which the client learns to connect with their higher purpose and legacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

On this episode of the Twin Flames Podcast, Leah and Laura interview Dr. Lauren Turner, licensed clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and reiki master. Leah and Laura originally met Dr. Turner through an online didactic/seminar that she presented earlier this month on yoga therapy, and they knew she had to be their first guest on the podcast. Dr. Turner is the owner of Turner Counseling and Wellness, a holistic psychotherapy practice located in Toms River, NJ. Her goal in developing TCW was to create and cultivate a "one stop shop" for people to come to where they can learn how to strengthen their mental, physical, and spiritual health. She often interweaves modalities such as yoga postures, yoga philosophy, hypnosis, EMDR, meditation, and reiki into her work with clients to help address and heal all parts of themselves. Website: https://www.turnercw.com/ Instagram: @turner_cw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turnercounselingandwellness/ Email us at twin.falmes.inc22@gmail.com Check out our website: twinflamespodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @twin_flames_podcast Submit your dream anonymously for interpretation on a future episode of the podcast: https://s.surveyplanet.com/g431vo01 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah and Laura continue their discussion of the Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana of the Tarot from a psychological perspective. They provide an overview of cards 8 (Strength) to 14 (Temperance) of the Major Arcana, in which the Fool (the client) shifts from working through the challenges of everyday life (cards 1-7) to doing more internal and spiritual work (cards 8-14). In other words, the Fool moves from the first leg of the therapeutic journey to the second leg -- the more introspective phase of therapy -- in which the client learns to draw on strength, solitude, resilience, fairness, and acceptance (cards 8-12) and perfects the art of letting go (card 13) to make room for more complex, non-dualistic thinking (card 14). Books referenced: “WTF Is Tarot…& How Do I Do It?” by Bakara Wintner (Wintner, 2017). “Tarot Fundamentals” by Giordano Berti, Tali Goodwin, Sasha Grahm, Marcus Katz, Mark McElroy, Riccardo Minetti, and Barbara Moore (Berti et al., 2018). “The Complete Beginners Guide to Tarot: How to read tarot cards for self-discovery and spiritual practice made easy and intuitive” by Misty J. Kinsman (Kinsman, 2021). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah and Laura discuss the Fool's Journey through the Major Arcana of the Tarot from a psychological perspective. They provide an overview of cards 0 (The Fool) to 7 (The Chariot) of the Major Arcana, in which the Fool (the client) learns to face the challenges of everyday life (i.e., cards 3 to 7) with the help of the Magician/High Priestess (the therapist) in the first leg of the Fool's journey (i.e., initiating therapy and moving through its beginning stages). The first few therapeutic phases and their Tarot counterparts are analyzed as follows: Card 1: The Magician - Initiation, therapeutic assessment, clinical interview Card 2: The High Priestess - Psychodynamic psychotherapy; early life experiences; the client's inner world Card 3: The Empress - Nature (vs. Nurture); biological influences; temperament; rewiring and soothing the nervous system; embodiment practices and somatic experiencing Card 4: The Emperor - Nurture (vs. Nature); environmental influences; attachment styles; limits and boundaries; parenting styles and home life Card 5: The Hierophant - Multicultural counseling; narrative therapy; cultural, societal, and institutional influences; social norms and expectations; diversity factors; power, privilege, and disenfranchisement Card 6: The Lovers - Relational psychotherapy; interpersonal/relational patterns; interpersonal trauma; the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change; corrective emotional experiences; self-compassion; interpersonal vs. intrapersonal relationships Card 7: The Chariot - Solution-focused psychotherapy; behavioral activation; parallel processes; transference and countertransference; nonlinear healing; progress and treatment plan review Books referenced: “The Complete Beginners Guide to Tarot: How to read tarot cards for self-discovery and spiritual practice made easy and intuitive” by Misty J. Kinsman (Kinsman, 2021). “The Shining Tribe Tarot” by Rachel Pollack (Pollack, 2001). “Tarot and the Archetypal Journey” by Sallie Nichols (Nichols, 2019). “The Fool's Journey Through the Tarot Major Arcana” by Noel Eastwood (Eastwood, 2017). “The Pictorial Key to the Tarot” by A.E. Waite (Waite, 1911). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah & Laura provide a brief history of dream analysis and dive into Freudian, Jungian, Gestalt, and contemporary approaches to therapeutic dreamwork. They also discuss tips for recalling dreams and walk you through 6 basic steps of dream interpretation. Books consulted for this episode: "The Secret Language of Dreams: A Visual Key to Dreams and Their Meanings" by David Fontana "Dreams: Unlock Inner Wisdom, Discover Meaning, and Refocus Your Life" by Rosie March-Smith Do you have a dream you'd like interpreted on the podcast? Email us at twin.flames.inc22@gmail.com If you like our show, please leave us a 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Your positive feedback will help us reach more ears. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

On this episode of the Twin Flames Podcast, Leah and Laura debunk five myths about the Tarot: Myth #1: Tarot is fortune telling Myth #2: Tarot is magic and to be used by psychics or occultists only Myth #3: Tarot is evil, scary, or demonic Myth #4: Tarot is incompatible with most world religions; and Myth #5: Tarot is not practical, ethical, and cannot be used in psychotherapy Resources referenced/used in this episode: New York Times Article: Now Therapists Have to Figure Out Astrology, Tarot and Psychedelics Mental Floss Article: Tarot Mythology: The Surprising Origins of the World's Most Misunderstood Cards New Humanist Article: Atheists can embrace the power of Tarot Shondaland Article: It's All in the Cards: Why a Tarot Reading Might Improve Your Mental Health PsychCentral Article: Using Tarot in Psychotherapy oldest.org: 9 Oldest Tarot Card Decks in the World religionnews.com: A new aspect of the Tarot boom: Diversity in the deck Definition of "occult" from dictionary.com: "of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies; beyond the range of ordinary knowledge or understanding; mysterious secret; disclosed or communicated only to the initiated." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah & Laura discuss the purpose and function of dreams, the basics of dream interpretation, the therapeutic benefits of dreamwork, and sleep hygiene tips and tricks. They reference concepts from depth psychology, psychoanalysis, transpersonal psychology, and projective testing for psychological evaluation. Do you have a dream you'd like interpreted on the podcast? Email us at twin.flames.inc22@gmail.com Dream experts mentioned on the episode: Janet Piedilato, PhD (Transpersonal psychologist, author, creator of The Mystical Dream Tarot) Stanley Krippner, PhD (Psychologist, parapsychologist, author, former director of the Kent State University Child Study Center, and former director of the Maimonides Medical Center Dream Research Laboratory) Rubin Naiman, PhD, FAASM (Psychologist, University of Arizona) Murray Stein, PhD (Psychoanalyst and author, International School of Analytical Psychology in Switzerland) Arthur Bernard, MFT, PhD (Dream specialist, author, radio/podcast host) Carl Gustav Jung (Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, father of modern dream interpretation) Theresa Cheung (Dream specialist and bestselling author) Peer-reviewed journals consulted in preparation for this episode: Dreaming: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/drm Psychoanalytic Psychology: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/pap The Journal of Analytical Psychology: https://thejap.org/ The International Journal of Psychoanalysis: http://www.theijp.org/ Other resources: International Association for the Study of Dreams: https://www.asdreams.org/ The Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (APA Div. 39): https://www.apadivisions.org/division-39 The Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (APA Div. 24): https://www.apadivisions.org/division-24 Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA Div. 32): https://www.apadivisions.org/division-32 The Society of Analytical Psychology: https://www.thesap.org.uk/ The International Transpersonal Association (ITA): http://transpersonalassociation.com/ The Association for Transpersonal Psychology (ATP): https://www.transpersonalcommunity.org/ Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP): https://www.energypsych.org/ The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS): https://noetic.org/ Jungian Principles: journalpsyche.org/jungian-model-psyche/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

In episode 2, Laura and Leah discuss the therapeutic use of the Tarot and its usefulness in helping clients gain awareness and insight. They also explore the Tarot as an embodiment activity, a corrective experience, and a therapeutic game.  Books referenced on the episode:  "Tarot for Beginners" by Meg Hayertz "Tarot and Psychology: Spectrums of Possibility” by Arthur Rosenarten Want to get in touch? Have a dream you'd like us to interpret on the show? Email us at twin.flames.inc22@gmail.com  You can also find us on our website: twinflamespodcast.com or on social media @twin_flames_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support

Leah and Laura provide a crash course on the history of Tarot and a brief overview of the Major and Minor Arcana cards. They also explain how Tarot readings can be used as a self-care practice and a tool for personal growth.  Want to get in touch? Have a dream you'd like us to interpret on the show? Email us at twin.flames.inc22@gmail.com  You can also find us on our website: twinflamespodcast.com or on social media @twin_flames_podcast  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twin-flames2/support