Expanding Consciousness

• Healing with Horses: Trauma Recovery Through Equine Therapy with Carmen Theobald | Ep. 57

  Our guest's links:Carmen's WebsiteCarmen's InstagramIn this powerful episode, we’re joined by Carmen Theobald, a coach, farrier, and equine therapy facilitator, who shares her extraordinary journey from a trauma surviver to healing and thriving through her deep connection with horses.Carmen explains how equine therapy supports trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, and emotional authenticity. We explore the science behind coherence, heart frequency, and real-time biofeedback from horses, and learn how horses can mirror our emotional states—teaching us how to be grounded, present, and connected.From deeply moving personal stories to practical insights on trauma, embodiment, and interspecies healing, this conversation opens up a whole new world of what it means to heal through relationship—with ourselves, others, and the natural world.Timestamps: • 00:00 – Intro: Meet Carmen Theobald and the Power of Equine Therapy • 01:23 – Carmen’s Story: Trauma, Survival, and a Turning Point • 04:23 – Leaving Everything Behind: Volunteering on a Horse Farm • 06:23 – Learning Relationship Through Horses: Strength and Vulnerability • 08:23 – The Science: Heart Frequencies, Nervous System Regulation, and Biofeedback • 10:23 – Coherence, HeartMath, and the Role of Energetic Fields • 13:23 – Horses as Partners in Healing, Not Tools • 15:23 – Ancient Relationships with Horses and a Call for Reconnection • 17:23 – Do All Horses Do This Work? Trauma, Safety, and Healing for Horses Too • 20:23 – Consent and Choice: Why Some Horses Volunteer for Therapy • 22:23 – Grace’s Story: A Former Police Horse’s Healing Journey • 29:23 – Working with First Responders: Trauma, Sanctuary, and Trust • 33:23 – Parallels Between Human and Horse Healing Techniques • 36:23 – Boundaries and Compassion: Holding Power and Softness Together • 40:23 – The Language of the Nervous System: Our Shared Mother Tongue • 43:23 – Bottom-Up Healing: Embodied Change and Presence Over Storytelling • 45:23 – Horses as Mirrors: Real-Time Feedback and Authenticity • 48:23 – A Client Story: Incongruence, Breath, and Nervous System Repair • 51:23 – Dealing with Fear of Horses: Is There a Message in the Resistance? • 54:23 – How to Choose the Right Equine Therapy Environment • 57:23 – Carmen’s Offerings and Where to Find Her

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• Client-Centered Therapy by Carl Rogers: Why Being Seen Heals | Ep. 56

  In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of Carl Rogers, the father of client-centered therapy. What makes his approach so revolutionary is its simplicity: authentic presence, unconditional positive regard, and deep empathy. But behind this simplicity lies a profound healing power.We talk about our personal experiences as both therapist and client with this style, how it enables emotional processing, self-acceptance, and transformation, and why Rogers’ view on authenticity might be one of the most important contributions to modern psychology. We also discuss the impact of childhood conditioning, how repressed emotions shape our lives, and how genuine human connection can be more healing than any advice.Whether you’re studying psychology, exploring your own healing path, or just curious about how to show up more authentically in your relationships—this one is for you. Timestamps: • 00:00:00 – Intro: Why Carl Rogers and Client-Centered Therapy Still Matter • 00:01:23 – What Is Client-Centered Therapy? • 00:02:23 – The Philosophy Behind It: Unconditional Positive Regard & Congruence • 00:04:23 – The Therapist’s Role: Authenticity, Empathy, and Acceptance • 00:06:23 – Why Authentic Presence Can Be So Healing • 00:08:23 – The Relationship Between Childhood Conditioning and Inauthenticity • 00:10:23 – How Rogers’ Minimalistic Approach Enables Deep Transformation • 00:13:23 – Inner Wisdom: Letting Clients Lead Their Own Healing • 00:15:23 – Practicing Client-Centered Listening in Daily Life • 00:17:23 – Seeing People as Their Highest Selves: An Experiment in Perception • 00:19:23 – Challenges in Practicing Non-Directive Therapy • 00:22:23 – Authenticity Requires Vulnerability: Can You Face Your Emotions? • 00:24:23 – The Power of Feeling Repressed Emotions Fully • 00:27:23 – Where Emotional Blocks Come From and How They Form • 00:29:23 – Reclaiming Joy and Reconnecting with Your Inner Child • 00:31:23 – Carl Rogers’ Radical Views on Education and Group Learning • 00:34:23 – Trusting the Intelligence of the Group: A Humanistic Alternative • 00:36:23 – How Rogers Challenged the Psychiatric Mainstream • 00:38:23 – Pairing Science with Empathy: Rogers’ Unique Legacy • 00:41:23 – Shining a Light on the Problem of Inauthenticity • 00:43:23 – Bonus Preview: Nonviolent Communication and Next Episode Teaser • 00:47:23 – Listener Prompt: Have You Experienced Human-Centered Therapy?

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• PSIP Deep Dive 2: Unlocking Trauma Through the Nervous System | Ep. 55

  In this follow-up episode on Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP), we explore how trauma gets stored in the nervous system—and what it takes to release it. From car accidents to childhood wounds, many people unknowingly carry unresolved trauma that keeps them stuck in patterns of fear, dissociation, or numbness.We take a closer look at the defense cascade, the therapeutic role of cannabis, and how PSIP creates space for deeply vulnerable states to emerge and be processed. We also discuss the challenges of breaking through protective blocks, the potential of democratizing trauma healing tools, and the vital importance of embodiment, awareness, and relationship in therapy.If you’re curious about how deep trauma work actually functions—or if you’ve ever wondered why some therapeutic methods fall short—this episode is packed with insights. Timestamps: • 00:00:00 – Introduction: Revisiting PSIP and Trauma Work • 00:02:23 – Mapping the Nervous System: The Defense Cascade Explained • 00:04:23 – Case Study: A Car Accident and Unresolved Activation • 00:06:23 – Why Calming Techniques Aren’t Always the Answer • 00:08:23 – Allowing Activation to Complete: The Key to Healing • 00:10:23 – How PSIP Compares to CBT and Exposure Therapy • 00:12:23 – The Role of Cannabis in Trauma Processing • 00:15:23 – Creating a Safe Container for Vulnerability • 00:18:23 – Why Cannabis Alone Doesn’t Trigger Trauma Release • 00:20:23 – Therapist Presence and Intention as Catalysts • 00:23:23 – Trust, Safety, and the Therapist–Client Relationship • 00:26:23 – Why Facilitators Need Lived Experience • 00:29:23 – Training Requirements in Psychedelic Therapy Models • 00:33:23 – Can We Democratize Trauma Healing? • 00:36:23 – Solo Models and the Challenge of Accessibility • 00:39:23 – Navigating Expanded States Without a Therapist • 00:42:23 – Mapping Trauma Healing Across Individuals • 00:44:23 – States of Consciousness and the Default Mode Network • 00:47:23 – How Trauma Narrows Awareness and Experience • 00:50:23 – The Energy Cost of Suppressing Trauma • 00:53:23 – Conclusion: From Emergency Mode to Awareness

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• Yoga, Energy, and Healing: Transforming Life Through the Chakras with Bruce Barnes | Ep. 54

  Our Guests Website:https://innerjourneyawakenings.com/Instagram: @Bruce_Pranic_AlchemistYouTube: @innerjourneyawakeningsIn this episode, we welcome Bruce Barnes, a world traveler and former DJ whose life took a profound turn when he discovered yoga and energy work. From a fast-paced, party-fueled lifestyle to deep self-exploration through chakra yoga and consciousness practices, Bruce shares his transformational journey and how ancient wisdom continues to guide him.We dive into the real meaning of yoga, how the chakra system can be used as a blueprint for life, and the importance of balancing structured discipline with playful exploration. We also explore the connection between energy, movement, and awareness—and how we can bring these principles into our everyday lives.If you’re curious about the deeper dimensions of yoga, energy healing, and how to balance structure with flow, this episode is for you!Timestamps: • 00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Bruce Barnes • 00:01:23 - From DJ to Yoga Teacher: Bruce’s Transformation • 00:04:23 - What Is Chakra Yoga? Understanding the System • 00:07:23 - Yoga Beyond Exercise: The True Meaning of Union • 00:10:23 - How Trauma Affects Energy Flow in the Body • 00:13:23 - Recognizing Energy Imbalances and Blocked Chakras • 00:16:23 - The Importance of Breathwork and Awareness in Yoga • 00:19:23 - How Sound, Mantras, and Vibration Impact Our Energy • 00:22:23 - Balancing Discipline and Playfulness in Practice • 00:26:23 - The Power of Movement: Yoga, Dance, and Self-Expression • 00:30:23 - The Science Behind the Schumann Resonance and Energy Fields • 00:34:23 - Releasing Emotional Blockages Through Sound and Movement • 00:38:23 - Using Affirmations and Humming for Throat Chakra Activation • 00:42:23 - Connecting to the Present Moment: Practical Techniques • 00:46:23 - Overcoming Self-Judgment and Letting Go of Stories • 00:50:23 - Do We Need Psychedelics, or Can We Access These States Naturally? • 00:55:23 - Final Thoughts: Integrating Energy Awareness into Everyday Life

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• Stuck in Dissociation? The Healing Potential of the PSIP Therapy Model | Ep. 53

  In this episode, we explore Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP)—a fascinating model that helps people process trauma and explains why some individuals experience nothing when taking psychedelics.Could dissociation be blocking the effects of psychedelics for some people? We discuss the science behind trauma, the body’s survival responses, and how endogenous opioids can suppress psychedelic experiences. We also explore why cannabis is used as a tool for trauma healing, the importance of an interactive therapeutic approach, and how trauma release exercises (TRE) fit into the puzzle.If you’ve ever wondered why some people don’t feel anything on psychedelics, how trauma is stored in the body, or how we can fully heal past experiences, this episode is for you.Timestamps: • 00:00:00 - Introduction: Why Do Some People Not Feel Psychedelics? • 00:01:23 - Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) Overview • 00:04:23 - The Role of Trauma and Dissociation in Blocking Psychedelic Effects • 00:07:23 - How the Body’s Survival Mechanisms Suppress Psychedelic Experiences • 00:10:23 - The Science Behind Trauma and the Nervous System’s Response • 00:13:23 - Why Trauma Therapy Often Requires an Interactive Approach • 00:16:23 - The Surprising Role of Cannabis in Trauma Healing • 00:19:23 - Why Dissociation Keeps You “Numb” and How to Break Through It • 00:22:23 - Understanding Trauma Release: The Body’s Built-in Healing Process • 00:25:23 - TRE, Holotropic Breathwork, and Other Trauma-Processing Tools • 00:29:23 - Why Society Suppresses Natural Trauma Healing Responses • 00:33:23 - The Future of Psychedelic Therapy: Combining Modalities for Faster Healing • 00:38:23 - Creating a Space for Deep Healing and Trauma Release • 00:44:23 - Closing Thoughts: Integrating Trauma Healing Into Everyday Life

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