In this nourishing instalment of our "Soulful Chats" series, host Tatiana welcomes clinical psychologist Aphrodite Papageorgiou to explore the powerful intersection of psychology and spirituality. With over 18 years of experience across public, private, and forensic sectors, Aphrodite shares her journey of integrating spiritual practices into both her personal life and professional practice. Discover how motherhood became a catalyst for deeper spiritual exploration and how embracing spirituality has transformed her approach to mental health treatment.

Key Topics

• The evolution from religious upbringing to personal spiritual practice
• How cultural concepts like the "evil eye" formed early spiritual awareness
• The transformative impact of motherhood on spiritual awakening
• Evidence-based approaches to integrating spirituality into clinical psychology
• The concept of "SoulCare" versus traditional self-care practices
• Breaking generational cycles through personal spiritual healing

Guest Spotlight: Aphrodite Papageorgiou

Aphrodite is a clinical psychologist, certified EMDR therapist, licensed Creatrix® facilitator, and founder of She Reigns Collective. Her work focuses on trauma recovery, women's mental health, and empowerment, with a special emphasis on supporting women through motherhood. After recognizing the lack of support for "the woman behind the mother," Aphrodite created She Reigns Collective to help women redefine modern motherhood while maintaining their authentic selves.

Notable Insights

• The limitation of traditional religion versus personal spiritual connection
• How cultural practices around energy (like the evil eye) provide tangible examples of spiritual concepts
• The freedom that comes from practicing psychology from a place of wholeness
• Why motherhood often catalyzes spiritual transformation
• The importance of consistent spiritual practice, even in small daily moments

Resource Recommendation

Book: "The Key to Self-Liberation: Encyclopedia of Psychosomatics" by Christian Beerlandt A comprehensive reference exploring the psychological and spiritual origins of physical and mental conditions.

Connect With Our Guest

• 📱 Instagram: @shereigns_collective
• Facebook: /shereignscollective
• Email: : 📩 hello@shereignscollective.com
• Upcoming group program (dates to be announced)
• Soon-to-launch guide on cycle syncing and feminine wisdom

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In this fascinating second instalment of our "Beyond the Veil" series, we explore the revolutionary idea that your brain might not be creating consciousness but rather filtering it. Discover how the "Reducing Valve Hypothesis" proposed by William James and Aldous Huxley is finding support in modern neuroscience, especially through research using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) that shows inhibiting certain brain regions may enhance psychic abilities.

Key Topics

• The origins of the "Reducing Valve Hypothesis" in psychology and philosophy
• How neuroplasticity and altered states challenge traditional brain models
• Groundbreaking rTMS research showing enhanced psi abilities when inhibiting specific brain regions
• The science behind why meditation, flow states, and hypnosis may access expanded consciousness

Notable Mentions

• William James' pioneering theories on consciousness filtration
• Aldous Huxley's "The Doors of Perception" and consciousness theories
• 2024 Cortex study using rTMS to enhance psi phenomena
• Connections to "The Telepathy Tapes" podcast findings on nonverbal autistics
• Hypnosis research demonstrating suggestion's effect on sensory perception

Coming Next

Join us next time as we explore how epigenetics and environmental influences shape our ability to access spiritual states. Is consciousness inherited or cultivated?

Series Context

This episode builds on our previous discussion exploring genetic links to mediumistic abilities. We recommend listening to Episode 1 in the series- 'Is Spiritual Perception in our DNA?' first for full context.

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In this episode of the Integrated Wisdom Podcast, host Tatiana welcomes clinical psychologist, schema therapist, and breathwork practitioner Dannielle Kurr for a soulful conversation about spiritual transformation. Dannielle shares her profound journey through spirituality, with a particular focus on how motherhood served as a powerful catalyst for her spiritual awakening.

Episode Highlights:

• Transformative Birth Experiences: Dannielle describes her two childbirth experiences as spiritual initiations, with her second birth culminating in what she describes as an orgasmic, peak experience that connected her to something greater than herself.
• Early Spiritual Influences: The loss of her father at age three created an early need to make sense of life's bigger questions, while her university studies in both psychology and Eastern religions revealed powerful parallels between these disciplines.
• Breathwork as a Spiritual Tool: Following a suggestion from her doula, Danielle discovered how breathwork could access similar transformative states she experienced during childbirth, including kundalini-like energy rising through her body.
• A Non-Pathologizing Approach to Mental Health: Dannielle shares her perspective that many mental health challenges represent "our souls signaling to wake up" rather than pathologies to be fixed.
• Professional Integration: She discusses how integrating spirituality into her clinical practice helps prevent burnout by recognizing there are larger forces at work and that "life happens for you, not to you."
• Book Recommendations: Dannielle recommends "The Stormy Search for Self" by Stanislav Grof and "Falling Forward" by Richard Rohr for listeners interested in exploring spirituality further.

Dannielle can be reached on Instagram @affectivepsychology_breath

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In this groundbreaking first episode of our new series "The Science of Spiritual Perception," we explore the fascinating question: Is spiritual perception encoded in our DNA? We dive into a brand-new 2025 study from Brazilian researchers that found nearly 16,000 genetic variants unique to experienced spiritual mediums compared to their non-medium relatives.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover how researchers identified 33 specific genes altered in mediums but completely absent in their non-medium relatives
• Learn about the surprising connection between spiritual abilities and the immune system, particularly the ZAP-70 pathway
• Explore the ancient mystery of the pineal gland (the "third eye") and how genetic mutations in this area appeared in 87% of mediums studied
• Consider the revolutionary implications for our understanding of human consciousness - could we be "receivers" rather than "generators" of consciousness?

This episode challenges conventional scientific thinking and suggests we may all carry the biological potential to perceive realities beyond the physical world, with some individuals more "genetically tuned" to access these dimensions.

Join us next time as we explore the "reducing valve theory" - the idea that our brains might not generate consciousness but actually filter it - and what we might perceive if those filters were removed.

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Are you curious about spirituality but don't know where to start? In this episode, I share five book recommendations for those wanting to dip their toes into spiritual concepts in a very accessible way. These books offer wisdom whether you're new to spirituality or returning to deepen your understanding.

Books Recommended:

1. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
   • A fictional story exploring the interconnectedness of beings
   • Introduces concepts of meaningful coincidences, energy fields, and subtle communication
   • Perfect starting point for those new to spiritual concepts
2. Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss
   • Chronicles a psychiatrist's unexpected journey into past life regression therapy
   • Shows how past life experiences may influence current challenges
   • Bridges traditional psychology with spiritual exploration
3. Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton
   • Explores the spiritual realm between physical lives
   • Documents patterns from thousands of regression therapy sessions
   • Offers perspective on how we may choose our life challenges for spiritual growth
4. The Awakened Brain by Dr. Lisa Miller
   • Combines personal experience with neuroscience research
   • Demonstrates how spirituality strengthens brain health
   • Shows how spiritual practice protects against depression, addiction, and loneliness
5. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
   • Written by a psychiatrist who survived concentration camps
   • Explores how finding meaning transforms our experience of suffering
   • Emphasizes our power to choose our response to any circumstance

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In this week's episode, with Valentines Day in mind, we shift our focus from romantic love to universal love, and explore love's extraordinary journey from basic survival mechanism to transformative spiritual force. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, and contemplative wisdom, we discover how understanding love's evolution can help us navigate modern challenges like digital overwhelm, social division, and global uncertainty.

Key Topics Explored

• The neurobiology of love and attachment
• How primitive survival circuits evolved into sophisticated emotional systems
• The impact of digital technology on human connection
• Love's role in addressing contemporary global challenges
• Practical techniques for expanding our capacity for compassion
• The intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science in understanding love

Featured Research & References

• Dr. Jaak Panksepp's groundbreaking work on emotional systems
• MIT Social Computing Group's research on digital connections
• Dr. Richard Davidson's studies on loving-kindness meditation
• Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research findings
• The Dalai Lama's concept of universal responsibility

Interactive Elements

This episode includes guided exercises for:

• Mindful awareness of love's physical sensations
• Comparing digital vs. in-person connections
• Expanding compassion across differences
• Daily love-expansion challenges

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4. Compassion Across Differences
5. Nature Connection
6. Wisdom Sharing
7. Personal Reflection

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Welcome to the first 'Soulful Chats' of 2025, where we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of psychology, spirituality, and neurodiversity. Today's guest is Clinical Psychologist Annelil Desille, who opens up about her powerful journey of weaving spiritual practices into both her personal life and professional practice.

As a neurodivergent practitioner herself, Annelil offers unique insights into how spiritual integration has not only transformed her own life but has become a valuable tool in supporting and understanding the neurodivergent community. Whether you're a mental health professional, someone exploring their own spiritual path, or interested in neurodiversity, this conversation illuminates the profound connection between psychological well-being and spiritual growth.

You can find out more about Anneli's incredible work here:

Website for psychology: www.neurokinnection.com.au

Links to audio reassurances and inner child decks: https://www.neurokinnection.com.au/info-resources

Website for retreats, reiki and other courses: https://www.nk-intimacy-alchemy.com.au

Instagram: www.instagram.com/neurokinnection

Books Recommendations:

The Artists Way - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0143129252?ref_=mr_direct_us_au_au&showmri

Women Who Run with Wolves - https://www.amazon.com.au/Women-Who-Run-Wolves/dp/1846041090/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=26PQEFXH29IU5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Terp6aUKDE7hpysilARpDj5gwM8ZSBzFKnzVNcIjMLw8C50NUPfA7Ez6o25JXDMbrBLrVG2xg7l2MviOvFYsG22lUrPaGAKZoQqCqqA9QBNZo-8JuF7t49IQ5rDjNjrVpNDHZJhra1pAmaxULmvZtP2loReI_0N6cutd5b_0UHkFAkhOGPLDnFK1CB3pMdQD23WD-wP70d-VAIRgbFzuCukogyKHBI6xIQzIID6zqzU.Y3LS1j_qam5WZsmKgnD0EsCJRR4WrC-LD_nazp4s3gc&dib_tag=se&keywords=women+who+run+with+the+wolves+book&qid=1736219240&s=books&sprefix=women+who+r%2Cstripbooks%2C251&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

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In this year-end episode of the Integrated Wisdom Podcast, join us for an intimate reflection on the transformative year of 2024, as we highlight some of the podcast's most impactful moments for the year, exploring themes of:

• The power of authentic living and its impact on mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
• Groundbreaking research in neuroscience and quantum physics related to consciousness
• Inspiring "Soulful Chats" with psychologists exploring spiritual journeys
• The unexpected spiritual awakening often triggered by motherhood

What to Expect in 2025:

• A deeper dive into navigating human challenges through a spiritual lens
• Continued exploration of cutting-edge research
• More diverse perspectives on spirituality and personal growth
• Tools and insights to help listeners connect with their authentic selves

A must-listen for anyone seeking personal transformation, spiritual insights, and practical wisdom for navigating life's complexities.

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