Kaleidoscope of Possibilities

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EP 129 – Podcaston Special: The Medusa Project – Ending Human Trafficking

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:03:39 -0700

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/PMUwpHrp8Uw

How do we begin to heal the deep-seated trauma that arises from the shadows of domestic violence and human trafficking?

Is it possible to transform experiences of profound injustice into a powerful platform for community change?

What can we do as a collective to move from awareness to action in protecting the most vulnerable among us?

In this special Podcasthon episode—part of a global charity initiative dedicated to amplifying the work of non-profits—Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Diana Lopez, a seasoned legal professional with over 30 years of experience. Diana shares her transition from pro bono asylum cases to founding The Medusa Project, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit on a mission to end human trafficking through education, advocacy, and connection.

Diana shares the three pillars that The Medusa Project works with, education, advocacy, and connection, to bridge the alarming gap between mandatory school safety laws and the reality of vulnerable youth who remain unaware of the human trafficking "red flags" in their own communities.

This conversation is a heart-centered invitation to look beneath the surface of our legal systems and join a collective effort to support the holistic healing, justice, and reintegration of those finding their way back to freedom.

In this episode:

The Power of Advocacy: Discover how over 30 years of legal expertise can be channeled into a platform for social change and survivor support.
Defining the Mission: An inside look at The Medusa Project and its dedication to uplifting those impacted by domestic abuse and trafficking.
Breaking the Silence: The role of Medusa’s Awakening Podcast in raising awareness about critical issues that plague our communities.
Community Call to Action: Practical ways to get involved, from financial donations to hosting educational Zoom calls for your local area.
The Podcasthon Mission: Why it’s vital to use podcasting as a tool for charity and raising awareness for holistic healing.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Medusa Project Website: themedusaproject.net

Contact Email: info@themedusaproject.net

Podcast: Medusa’s Awakening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medusas-awakening-podcast/id1765996124 or https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56rK_Iz6Afv3acy6iIEKnreqJwzSMqq9

About Diana:
Diana Lopez is a seasoned legal professional with over 30 years of experience in the field. Currently Diana is dedicated to advocating for victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. As the Founder of The Medusa Project, Inc., a non-profit located in the Bay Area, Diana has channeled her expertise into creating a powerful platform for change and support. Her commitment to justice and empowerment extends beyond her organization; she is also the host of Medusa's Awakening Podcast, where she engages in impactful conversations, raises awareness about critical issues that plagues our communities, while inspiring hope for the future. A passionate public speaker, Diana uses her voice and experience to inspire and educate, driving forward the mission to support and uplift those most vulnerable.

“The Medusa Project isn’t just about legal help; it’s about restoring a person’s agency.” – Diana

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 128 – Healing Patterns with Energy Intelligence Method™ with Janell Rae

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:36:04 -0700

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/J20bwxFIjB4

Have you ever felt like you were wearing a mask, hiding your truest self from the world just to fit in?

What if the "outlaw" behaviors we see in ourselves or our animals are actually biological signals of energetic misalignment?

How can we bridge the gap between our internal intuitive world and the external demands of a professional life?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Janell Rae, founder of the Energy Intelligence Method™ and a master energy healer with nearly 30 years of intuitive practice. Janell shares her fascinating journey from being a professional horse trainer—where she learned to read the "silent language" of animals—to discovering her gifts as a medical intuitive. She opens up about her personal struggles with neurodivergence, specifically dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, and how these challenges initially forced her to shut down her sensitivities to survive.

Janell also explains how her method helps visionary professionals interpret emotional signals not as obstacles, but as a roadmap for personal evolution. This episode invites you to look beyond the surface of your struggles and recognize the deeper energetic patterns that, once cleared, allow for effortless momentum and authentic expression.

In this episode:

The Animal Connection: How working with "outlaw" horses served as the catalyst for Janell's awakening and helped her reconnect with her intuitive gifts.
Navigating Neurodivergence: Janell discusses her personal experience with dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, and how these challenges led her to shut down parts of herself as a child.
The Energy Intelligence Method: Understanding the framework Janell developed to help people interpret emotional signals and clear inherited imprints
Somatic Memory and Patterns: Exploring the intersection of intuitive perception and emerging research on how the body stores memory and emotional patterns.
Healing the Lineage: How clearing identity-level imprints creates alignment and momentum in every area of life.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Janell’s Website: janellrae.com
Janell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellraeofficial/
Contact Janell: janelle@janellrae.com

About Janell:
Janell Rae is the founder of the Energy Intelligence Method™ and a master energy healer known for helping people see the deeper energetic patterns that shape their clarity, choices, and momentum. With nearly 30 years of intuitive practice, she teaches individuals and visionary professionals how to interpret emotional signals, clear inherited or identity-level imprints, and reconnect to the inner guidance that creates alignment in every area of life. Her work blends intuitive perception with emerging research on somatic memory, emotional patterning, and the human energy field, offering a grounded and highly practical approach to personal evolution.

“When we’re in alignment, there is a momentum that is undeniable. When we aren't, we are constantly pushing against ourselves.” – Janell

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

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EP 127 – Breaking the Cycle of Codependency with Michelle Farris

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:42:20 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ac57AfOSXAA?si=cTjUcEL8MBI5XMjO

Are you tired of putting everyone else’s needs before your own?

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to say "no" or set a boundary without feeling a wave of guilt?

What if finding your voice and reclaiming your self-trust is the key to the healthy, connected relationships you’ve always wanted?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Michelle Farris, a psychotherapist and expert in codependency and anger management. This episode is a dive deep into the patterns of people-pleasing and the underlying struggle for self-worth that often drives codependent behavior. Michelle also shares her professional and personal journey—from an 11-year-old seeking her own healing to a seasoned clinician—to explain how codependency is often a survival strategy rooted in childhood.

Together, they explore the vital difference between helping and enabling, the role of suppressed anger as a messenger, and the practical "how-to" of setting boundaries without the crushing weight of guilt. This conversation is an invitation to stop managing everyone else’s "internal weather" and finally reclaim your own self-trust and agency.

In this episode:

Defining Codependency: Understanding it as a loss of self and an over-focus on others.
The Power of Boundaries: Learning how to say "no" as a form of self-respect rather than a rejection of others.
Anger as a Signal: Exploring how suppressed emotions often manifest as resentment or outbursts.
The Journey to Self-Trust: Practical steps to stop seeking external validation and start trusting your own gut.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Michelle’s Website: Counseling Recovery: https://www.counselingrecovery.com/

YouTube Channel: Relationships That Work with Michelle Farris:

Free Resource: The 4-Step Resource on Codependency https://www.counselingrecovery.com/

About Michelle:
Michelle Farris is a licensed psychotherapist, codependency expert, and anger management specialist based in San Jose, California. Known for her down-to-earth approach and deep clinical expertise, Michelle empowers individuals to break the cycle of people-pleasing, reclaim their self-trust, and cultivate the healthy, connected relationships they’ve always desired. Through her online courses and digital resources, she provides practical tools for codependency recovery, emotional regulation, and lasting relationship success.

“Be gentle with yourself if you are struggling...if it’s starting to make sense and it's painful, you're in the right place.” – Michelle

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 126 – Holistic Healing and the Power of NET with Dr. Kim Makoi

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:54:35 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/q2yj2Jvh2lg

Have you ever considered that the physical pain you carry may actually be a silent cry from your liver or your heart?

Can the simple act of practicing gratitude actually lower your blood sugar and transform your metabolic health?

What if healing could be a journey filled with humor and lightheartedness?

In this episode, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Dr. Kim Makoi, a San Francisco-based chiropractor and author who bridges the gap between science and spirit. Together, they explore the connection between our physical organs and our stored emotional energy. Dr. Kim shares insights from his new book, Booze Balance, offering a "chill" yet deep approach to liver healing that moves beyond clinical rigidity into a realm of compassion and self-awareness.

In this episode:

Connecting Science and Spirit: Discover how physical spinal alignments are often influenced by deep-seated emotional patterns.
The Emotional Liver: Understand why the liver is the "seat of anger" and how clearing emotional blocks can improve physical vitality.
The Power of NET: Explore how Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) helps release stored trauma from the body's tissues.
Gratitude as Medicine: Learn how Dr. Kim lowered his fasting glucose by 20 points simply by shifting into a "love and gratitude" state.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Kim's website: https://www.drkimsf.com/
Book: Booze Balance: A Chill 30-Day Liver Healing Program by Dr. Kim Makoi: https://www.amazon.com/Booze-Balance-30-Day-Liver-Healing-Program/dp/1963667247
Video Project: 88 Blessings by Dr. Kim Makoi: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmUlbjeewreMOwaVIHOWKAYqHzfUu_D0o&si=5Q-KVONqY9JJmm0j
Modality: Neuro Emotional Technique (NET): https://netmindbody.com/

About Dr. Kim:
Dr. Kim Makoi bridges science and spirit to help people release the emotional energy stored in the body. A fellow Level III NET practitioner, he’s the author of the new book Booze to Balance: A Chill 30-Day Liver Healing Program — a lighthearted yet profound journey of liver healing. He’s also the creator of 88 Blessings, a daily video project celebrating the sacred and the silly in our human experience. With humor, compassion, and deep insight, Dr. Kim reminds us that enlightenment doesn’t have to be so serious — and that balance is more attainable than we think.

"I went through a phase earlier this year where I was just suddenly in this weird, intense, like gratitude, love state, and I couldn't believe what a difference it made on my blood sugar numbers." – Dr. Kim

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 125 – Somatic Nature Therapy with Katie Asmus

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:59:53 -0800

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/q26VN0EWhbg

How can we reclaim our connection to the Earth to find deep, somatic healing?

What if nature therapy is actually a return to our most essential human blueprint?

What if the thresholds of our lives—those messy, in-between spaces—are actually sacred ceremonies waiting to be honored?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Katie Asmus, a somatic and nature-based psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience leading individuals back to themselves through the natural world.

Together, they explore the intersection of somatic psychology, wilderness therapy, and the ancient art of ceremony. This conversation invites you to step out of the digital noise and back into the grounded wisdom of your own body and the greater web of life.

In this episode:

The Power of Somatic Nature Therapy: Discover how combining body-based awareness with the natural world creates a unique "co-therapy" relationship with the Earth.
The Science of Connection: Explore how nature acts as a natural regulator for the nervous system, offering a safe container for trauma processing.
Healing the "Source of Trauma:” Why nature and animals often feel safer than humans for those recovering from interpersonal trauma.
Normalizing the Human Experience: Bringing compassion to the "human-ness" of our struggles through the lens of nature's cycles.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Katie’s website: Somatic Nature Therapy Institute:
https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/
Free Resources: Ceremony Creation Guide and Nature Meditations:
https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/downloadable-resources

About Katie:
Katie Asmus is a Somatic and Nature-Based Psychotherapist. With a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology, over 30 years of leading individuals and group programs out in nature, and a lifetime of apprenticing to ceremony and rites of passage, Katie says the essence of her work is normalizing, celebrating, and bringing compassion to what it means to be human. For the past 20 years, alongside maintaining a private psychotherapy practice, she has taught graduate students at Naropa University and Prescott College in the areas of Somatic and Nature-based Therapies.

In addition, through the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute (and in collaboration with other inspiring colleagues), she created and facilitates both online and in-person workshops and trainings in Somatic Trauma work, Ceremony & Rites of Passage facilitation, as well as in a wide variety of wilderness, adventure, and nature-based therapy skills. Having sat with thousands of people from around the world and from all walks of life, Katie is a tender of the thresholds and strongly believes in the necessity of following our deepest longing while simultaneously knowing and feeling our interconnection and belonging to the greater web of life.

“The essence of my work is normalizing, celebrating, and bringing compassion to what it means to be human.” – Katie

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 124 – Unlocking Trauma with Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) with Catherine Varino

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:40:29 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/IkHy0R5ryig

Have you ever felt that traditional talk therapy wasn't reaching the deep roots of your trauma?

What if the key to healing eating disorders and anxiety lies in the body's energy centers?

How can a modality like Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) help us clear the "emotional fractals" that keep us stuck in the past?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Catherine Varino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in trauma and eating disorders.

Catherine shares her journey from traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy to discovering the transformative power of Energy Psychology. Together, they explore Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), a gentle yet profound modality that treats the origins of trauma by clearing the energetic disturbances lodged in the body’s chakras.

In this episode:

From Talk to Energy: Catherine’s transition from traditional social work to Energy Psychology and how it changed her practice.
What is AIT? An introduction to Advanced Integrative Therapy, developed by Asha Clinton, and how it differs from other methods like EMDR.
Treating the Origin: The importance of treating the "originating trauma" rather than just the symptoms.
Eating Disorders & Trauma: Insight into the deep connection between trauma, control, and eating disorders.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AIT Institute (Advanced Integrative Therapy): https://ait.institute/
ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology): https://www.energypsych.org/

About Catherine:
Catherine Varino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been in full time private practice for over 20 years. She primarily works with individuals and couples ranging in age from young adult to geriatric. She specializes in treating trauma, including its origins and effects.

Ms. Varino received her MSW from Tulane University in 1992 and subsequently worked as a social worker in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has extensive experience conducting individual, family, and group psychotherapy. In addition, she has worked in the field of eating disorders, serving as the Program Director of the Eating Disorders Program at River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans. Ms Varino has lectured in the field of eating disorders on a national basis and served as a supervisor and mentor to therapists working in the field.

Ms. Varino has a particular interest in energy psychology modalities and is a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. She received training in Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT) eighteen years ago and has worked in the field ever since. She is certified as an AIT practitioner, teacher, and supervisor, and is on the Board of the Advanced Integrative Therapy Institute.

“With AIT, we aren't just coping with symptoms; we are going back to the originating event and removing the traumatic charge so it doesn't have power over you anymore.” – Catherine

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 123 – The Somatic Path to Forgiveness with Sharon Laflamme

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:18:50 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/u34-haBpeKM

How does childhood trauma get stuck in our nervous system and manifest as physical illness?

Is it possible to truly forgive and let go without bypassing the pain or condoning the behavior?

What simple, body-based tools can we use to regulate our emotions and find peace in a chaotic world?

Join Dr. Adriana Popescu in another empowering episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health. In this episode, Dr. Adriana sits down with Sharon Laflamme, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and founder of Creating Serenity Now.

Sharon shares her powerful personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and chronic health issues, revealing how she moved from merely surviving to thriving. Together, they dive deep into the mechanics of the nervous system, the importance of somatic awareness, and Sharon's unique approach to forgiveness as a path to ultimate freedom and self-love.

In this episode:

Trauma and the Body: Understanding that trauma is not in the event itself, but in how it gets locked in the nervous system
Somatic Experiencing: How this modality helps "complete" the fight-or-flight cycle and restore balance to the body
The Empath’s Journey: Navigating the world when you feel everyone else's emotions and learning to differentiate "mine" from “theirs"
Polyvagal Theory Simplified: A look at the vagus nerve and practical ways to move out of "freeze" states into connection and safety
The Art of Forgiveness: Why forgiveness is often misunderstood and how Sharon’s course, "Making Friends with Forgiveness," reframes it as an act of self-liberation
Gut-Brain Connection: Exploring the link between early trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and digestive health
Practical Tools: Breathing techniques and simple exercises to self-regulate and create internal serenity now

Resources Mentioned:

Sharon’s Website: CreatingSerenityNow.com
Online Course: MakingFriendsWithForgiveness.com
Sharon’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharonLaflamme
Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

About Sharon:
Meet Sharon Laflamme. Facilitator/founder of Creating Serenity Now LLC. She has taken her life’s passions of human behavior, health, nutrition, yoga, meditation and incorporated them into creating an internal space for healing. Healing herself and others has been a lifelong passion. Her journey through childhood trauma created a need to heal, and as an empath, that meant everyone she was in contact with. She became a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, where she helps transform pain into peace, where trauma symptoms resolve, and clients feel integrated and whole. Vitality is restored, clients finally feel at home in their bodies. She works with people with childhood trauma, resolving the many health issues that present, due to the nervous system’s dysregulation. She is a seeker of knowledge & evolution, a certified Kripalu yoga teacher, with a Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency, Online course creator: Making Friends With Forgiveness; The Art of Letting Go, member of the Polyvagal Institute, Ayurvedic/Functional medicine advocate, a summit presenter, YouTube creator, podcast guest speaker and she is on the board of LoveMakers Foundation.

“Forgiveness is the highest form of self-love. It’s about cutting the cord that drains your energy.” – Sharon

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 122 – Breaking the Cycle of Enabling with Candace Plattor

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:36:20 -0800

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Do you feel held hostage by the rollercoaster of a loved one's addiction?

What is the crucial difference between helping someone and enabling their destructive behavior?

Is it possible to stop the chaos and help the entire family heal, even if the addict isn't ready to change?

Join Dr. Adriana Popescu in another empowering episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, where she explores the complex dynamics of addiction within the family system. In this episode, Dr. Adriana sits down with Candace Plattor, an addiction therapist and author who specializes in helping families stop enabling their loved ones.

They discuss the often-overlooked reality that addiction is a family disease, exploring how "loved ones" can inadvertently keep the addict sick through enabling behaviors. Candace shares her personal journey of recovery and offers a transformative roadmap for families to establish boundaries, prioritize their own self-care, and ultimately "raise the bottom" for the addict in their lives.

In this episode:

A Journey of Recovery: Candace shares her personal story of overcoming 15 years of opioid addiction and celebrating over 36 years of sobriety.

Addiction Defined: Understanding addiction not just as a substance issue, but as a displacement of anxiety and a symptom of underlying trauma.

Helping vs. Enabling: A clear, game-changing definition of the difference between truly helping a loved one and enabling their addiction.

The Family System: Why treating the addict in isolation rarely works and the importance of healing the entire family unit.

Raising the Bottom: Debunking the myth that you have to wait for an addict to hit "rock bottom" and learning how to raise that bottom sooner.

Love with Boundaries: Practical steps for loved ones to regain their sanity, stop being held hostage, and love without losing themselves.

Holistic Healing: The role of hypnotherapy and addressing the root cause of the "hole in the soul.”

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Candace’s Website: LoveWithBoundaries.com

Book: Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction by Candace Plattor: https://lovewithboundaries.com/loving-an-addict-loving-yourself-3/

Free 3-Minute Quiz: Available on Candace’s website to see if you are an enabler.

Complimentary Strategic Consultation: A free 30-minute call for families.

About Candace:
Candace Plattor, author of Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Top 10 Survival Tips for Loving Someone with an Addiction and Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself: The Workbook, knows from personal experience what it means to be an addict. Within a year of being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 1973, she found herself in the throes of prescription drug addiction.

Her Crohn’s Disease diagnosis came at a time when the medical community had a very limited understanding of the disease and how to treat it. As a result, the treatment included some very addictive medications such as Valium, Demerol, Codeine and Oxycontin, which she took faithfully for a number of years. Additionally, she discovered that marijuana took away a lot of her physical pain and helped her escape from feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, and isolation. In no time at all, she became a daily pot smoker and had one more addiction to deal with. And when she ran out of pot, she abused alcohol.

After more than 15 years of abusing substances, she "reached bottom" in 1987. Thus began her journey of recovery and self-discovery. In her books, Candace draws from her experience as an addict, as well as from the stories of those she continues to help in her practice, to uncover the reality of loving someone with an addiction. All too often, people with an addicted loved one in their lives will neglect themselves in an attempt to "help."

But, as she points out in her books, this is a lose-lose situation that doesn’t help the addict at all. Instead, loved ones must make their own needs a priority and learn to focus on their own self-care.

“Helping is doing something for someone that they are not capable of doing for themselves. Enabling is doing for someone things that they could and should be doing for themselves.” – Candace

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 121 – Healing Through Tantra: A Path to Intimacy

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:38:44 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/DFFgGspl65w

Have you ever wondered how sexuality, spirituality, and healing intersect?

How can conscious intimacy and sexuality help us heal from deep-rooted trauma and emotional disconnection?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver—co-founders of the TantraNova Institute and authors of Sexual Enlightenment—to explore the healing power of sacred sexuality, conscious intimacy, and tantric wisdom.

In a world that often disconnects us from our bodies, emotions, and innate wisdom, Dr. Elsbeth and Freddy share a healing path back to wholeness through Tantra and sacred sexuality. Drawing on decades of experience, they explore how conscious relationships, somatic awareness, and emotional safety can help transform trauma into intimacy—and sexual energy into a force for spiritual awakening.

This episode is for anyone curious about tantric healing, embodiment, or how to reclaim pleasure as a gateway to emotional freedom and inner peace.

In this episode:

How trauma and stored emotional pain can be processed through intimate, conscious connection
The key role of breath, sound, and movement in releasing emotional blocks
What it means to be truly present with your partner—and with yourself
Understanding the masculine and feminine polarities within us all
The relationship between creative life force energy and sexual energy
Using Tantra to heal the shame, fear, and guilt often tied to sexuality
Practices to help integrate emotional experience through body awareness

Resources mentioned in this episode:

TantraNova Institute
https://www.tantranova.com/

Elsbeth and Freddy's book: Sexual Enlightenment
https://www.tantranova.com/product/sexual-enlightenment-book/

Workshops and coaching offerings through TantraNova
https://www.tantranova.com/programs/

About Elsbeth and Freddy:
Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver have assisted thousands of couples and singles create lasting intimacy and fulfillment in their life and relationships. They are featured on Showtime’s documentary series Sexual Healing and the Emmy Award-winning NBC show Starting Over, and are best-selling authors of Sexual Enlightenment, endorsed by world-renowned Spiritual Pioneer Dr. Michael Beckwith. They are the co-founders of TantraNova Institute in Chicago and the originators of June 1st National Intimacy Day.

Elsbeth and Freddy have coached billionaires, innovators and power couples all over the world, shared their intimacy secrets at a global YPO (Young Presidents Organization) conference in the city of love, Paris, and got nominated as Changemaker at the White House-sponsored 2016 United State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C

Elsbeth and Freddy Zental are beloveds, husband & wife as well as business partners residing in Chicago.

“We don’t need to be fixed. We need to remember that we’re already whole, and then let go of what stands in the way.” – Dr. Elsbeth

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 120 – Finding Peace of Mind: From Burnout to Bipolar Recovery with Jonathan Kemp

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:59:25 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/yq1OnGOK2Bc

A powerful story of how mental health stigma, misdiagnosis, and burnout led to a breakthrough in self-awareness, medical understanding, and true peace of mind.

Have you ever felt compelled to prove your worth through relentless ambition, pushing yourself to professional burnout just to mask a deep, internal uncertainty?

Have you struggled for years, feeling that something was fundamentally wrong, but believed you had to solve it all by yourself?

What happens when you realize the engine driving your success is actually an undiagnosed struggle?

In this powerful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Jonathan Kemp, creator of the Smart Wisdom technique and author of Finding Peace of Mind, to explore his extraordinary journey from achievement-driven exhaustion to true mental wellness.

Jonathan shares how decades of striving for external validation led him to the brink, until a life-changing diagnosis of bipolar disorder type II and dyslexia reframed everything. Together, they unpack the profound impact of mental health stigma, the danger of untreated conditions, and the liberating power of understanding your own mind.

Listeners will learn how managing hypomania—not just depression—can be key to long-term stability, why community and social connection are essential for healing, and how AI and mindfulness tools supported Jonathan’s transformation. His story is a reminder that mental illness is a medical issue, not a moral failing—and that recovery is possible when we combine awareness, science, and compassion.

In this episode:

Recognizing undiagnosed bipolar disorder type II and dyslexia
Understanding that mental illness transcends privilege or status
Learning how to manage the highs to prevent the crash
Embracing community as a vital mental health practice
Using AI tools to overcome dyslexia and reduce pressure
Launching a mental health awareness walk across the UK & Ireland

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: Finding Peace of Mind: https://amzn.eu/d/ggWTlvF
Jonathan’s website: https://www.jonathankemp.com/

About Jonathan:
Jonathan Kemp is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and the creator of the scientifically validated note-taking technique, Smart Wisdom. Born into privilege as the future third viscount Rodale, he built careers in law enforcement and entrepreneurship before his mental illnesses—Bipolar Disorder Type II, depression, and dyslexia—were diagnosed at age 39. Following a life-changing recovery, he is now on a crusade to de-stigmatize mental health, sharing his experience through his book Finding Peace of Mind and an extensive mental health awareness walk across the UK and Ireland.

“The greatest wealth I have is the knowledge and experience around mental health.” – Jonathan

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 119 – From Science to Spirit with Julie Ryan

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:33:46 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/lnTOxDVUIJY

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone bridges the world of science and spirit?

Can medical intuition, past lives, and energetic scans truly help us understand the root cause of our suffering?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes Julie Ryan, a medical intuitive, psychic, and energetic healer, for a fascinating conversation about how she combines her analytical background with her intuitive gifts to assist people—and animals—around the world.

In this deeply insightful episode, Julie and Dr. Adriana discuss how healing can occur across time, space, and dimensions—and why tapping into intuition may be the missing key to resolving deep emotional and physical challenges. From womb scans to past lives to angelic guides, Julie shares stories and tools that are as profound as they are empowering.

In this episode:

How Julie discovered her psychic abilities during her business career
The role of spirit guides, angels, and deceased loved ones in healing
Using past-life information to resolve present-day traumas and illnesses
The soul’s journey, reincarnation, and the Akashic Records
Julie’s technique to energetically “rewind” trauma to before it occurred
How to tune into your own inner guidance system
Why healing across timelines and dimensions is not only possible—but natural

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Julie’s books: Angel Messages For Kids, Angel Messages For Dogs, Angel Messages For Cats, and more: https://askjulieryan.com/books/
Julie’s website: www.askjulieryan.com
Her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@askjulieryan

About Julie:
Julie Ryan is a medical intuitive, inventor, entrepreneur, author, and host of the Ask Julie Ryan podcast. With a background in business and invention, she now offers intuitive readings, energetic scans, and past-life insights to clients globally—including pets! Her mission is to empower people through connection with their own divine guidance and the spiritual realms.

“We all come in with the ability. It’s just a matter of developing and enhancing it, like learning to play the piano or speak a foreign language.” – Julie

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 118 – Healing Traumatic Imprints in The Body with Carla Shohet

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:50:01 -0700

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/HnKzDLlBV3g?si=vT3xfQZDR9z5Unez

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a loop of managing symptoms, constantly battling anxiety or chronic pain without ever getting to the root of the problem?

Have you been told to "get over" your past, only to feel like your body holds a different story?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu explores why traditional talk therapy and a "mindset-only" approach often fall short in healing trauma. She's joined by Carla Shohet, a psychologist with 25 years of experience, and together they dive into the crucial shift from cognitive-based talk therapy to body-based somatic practices for healing trauma.

Carla shares her personal journey of discovering she was carrying unaddressed trauma from narcissistic abuse, and how her professional training in psychology hadn't prepared her to deal with the physiological imprint of trauma. This realization led her to develop her integrative approach, which focuses on reconnecting with the body and restoring nervous system health.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck on their healing path and seeking a new, more profound way forward.

In this episode:

Carla’s road to becoming an integrative trauma psychologist, nervous system health practitioner, and creator of the THANARA Healing Program and the NTN Pathway method.
Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind, and you can't truly separate psychology from physiology.
The conventional approach of talk therapy for trauma can sometimes leave individuals feeling more traumatized because it doesn't address the energy held in the body.
The education about the nervous system as our "operating system" should be taught from a young age because it is foundational to both mental and physical well-being.
Chronic stress and unprocessed trauma can make you physically ill, leading to a "worn-out nervous system" and conditions like IBS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain.
The "NTN Pathway" stands for "Now, Then, Next" and is Carla's sequenced model for healing, which prioritizes building nervous system capacity before engaging in trauma therapies.
Trauma-informed practices are crucial, as powerful healing modalities like yoga, meditation, and even EMDR can be retraumatizing if done without an understanding of the nervous system and a client's capacity.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Carla’s Website: https://carlashohet.com/
Carla's Program: THANARA Healing Program: https://carlashohet.com/thanara-waitlist
Carla's Podcast: Time to Unlearn: https://timetounlearnpodcast.com/
Healing Modalities: IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Feldenkrais, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Polyvagal Theory
Mentioned Experts: Dan Siegel, Deb Dana

About Carla:
Carla Shohet is an Integrative Trauma Psychologist, nervous system health practitioner, and the creator of the THANARA healing program and the NTN Pathway Method. With a 25-year background in psychology and somatic therapy, Carla helps individuals and professionals heal from complex trauma, chronic pain, and narcissistic abuse by reconnecting to safety in the body and restoring nervous system health. Her work blends cutting-edge neuroscience with deeply compassionate, body-based practices, drawing from modalities like IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Feldenkrais, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, and more. Carla also hosts the podcast Time to Unlearn, where she shares education, hope, and healing with a global audience.

“Trauma can be something really small... And it can be an accumulation of chronic stress through life... And that literally burns the engine.” – Carla

About your host:

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

EP 117 – Trauma, Parts, and the Power of Tapping with Mary Sise

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:36:07 -0700

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/712l89EfPhw

What happens to us when trauma fragments our energy and leaves parts of us stuck in the past?

How can tapping and Energy Psychology bring us back into wholeness?

What role does the healer’s own vibration and presence play in true transformation?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes back a returning guest: trauma and Energy Psychology pioneer Mary Sise, to explore trauma, dissociation, parts work, and the healer’s journey toward authentic alignment.

Mary Sise, LCSW, DCEP, is a trailblazer in Energy Psychology with more than 35 years of clinical experience. She joins Dr. Adriana to share her wisdom on working with trauma, the importance of addressing dissociation, and her unique Trauma Reintegration Process that helps clients bring fragmented parts back into the present. Together, they discuss the role of the healer’s energy, the risks of spiritual bypassing, and why true healing demands both science and soul.

In this episode:

How trauma fragments consciousness and creates dissociation
The importance of working gently and respectfully with traumatized clients
Why the healer’s vibration and alignment are critical for transformation
How tapping supports both clients and therapists in regulating the nervous system
Mary’s Trauma Reintegration Process and its transformative impact
The dangers of spiritual bypassing in trauma treatment
The role of spirituality and reconnecting with Higher Power in recovery

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mary’s website: marysise.com
ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology) – Research, training, Practitioner directory https://www.energypsych.org/
Books: The Energy of Belief (https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Belief-Techniques-Limiting-Transform/dp/1954920229) and Tapping the Panic Out of the Pandemic (https://www.amazon.com/Tapping-Panic-Pandemic-Mary-Sise-ebook/dp/B08BR3XRSR?ref_=ast_author_dp_rw&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TuoPlyibhWkNKjbAvFLA5uaZVd2uxTQduGRtck-zGEzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.r9Zn6SN58yObCu98d3IIcIRP80HzNIdwbrbrqxxRtvM&dib_tag=AUTHOR)

About Mary Sise:
Mary is a psycho-spiritual therapist and Energy Psychology pioneer. In addition to being traditionally trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mary integrates Energy Psychology methods into her own practice and has trained hundreds of clinicians in these methods. She has earned her Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Mary has pioneered methodologies and techniques and created The Soul Weaving Process. She has also advocated for expanded clinical understanding of the integral interrelationship of the mind, body, and spirit in the healing paradigm. She presents at conferences and develops training and coursework in the areas of releasing negative beliefs, healing trauma and dissociation, and the role and responsibilities of the healer.

“My biggest message is it’s possible—there’s nothing wrong with anybody. It’s about getting back to your original blueprint, which is love and light.” – Mary

About your host:

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

EP 116 – Metabolic Health for Mental Wellness with Michelle Pitot

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:23:04 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/mlQkLjre8SM

What if your brain fog, low energy, and mood swings weren’t just “in your head?”

What if your mental health and the food you eat are more connected than you think?

What role does your metabolism play in shaping both your mind and your body?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Michelle Pitot, a licensed clinical social worker, certified professional coach, and expert in the intersection of metabolic health and mental wellness.

Drawing from over 35 years of experience, Michelle shares how imbalances in metabolic health can create a cycle of fatigue, brain fog, mood disturbances, and other symptoms that affect daily life. Together, they explore how looking at the food you eat can help you heal your body and mind, all through science-based strategies and compassionate self-awareness – restoring clarity, resilience, and joy.

In this episode:

• How trauma impacts both mental and metabolic health

• The role of metabolic health in supporting mental wellness

• Common ways nutrition and physiology can impact mood, focus, and resilience

• Why looking at what you eat is essential for mental and emotional well-being

• Practical tools to begin improving metabolic and mental health

• How an integrative perspective can enhance recovery outcomes

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Michelle’s website: https://www.michellepitot.com/

• HeartMath Institute: https://www.heartmath.org/

About Michelle:
Michelle Pitot is a licensed clinical social worker and certified professional coach, with a doctorate in Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco. She is certified in Metabolic Psychotherapy by Dr. Georgia Ede and is a licensed HeartMath practitioner.

Michelle has over 35 years of experience across diverse settings including addictions treatment, higher education, social and racial justice work, corporate leadership, and private practice, and she brings a uniquely integrative lens to healing. Her work connects the dots between metabolic health and mental wellness, helping people reclaim clarity, resilience, and energy by addressing the deep interplay between the body, brain, and emotional experience. Integrating biology, emotional insight, and mind-body practices, she offers a pathway to healing that is both grounded in science and attuned to each person’s inner wisdom.

She is a therapist, teacher, author, and coach—and above all, Michelle is most fulfilled by her roles as a mother, sister, friend, and devoted dog-mom. These relationships ground her in the real meaning of healing: connection, compassion, and the courage to grow.

“Metabolic health is really about how your body creates and uses energy, and when that’s disrupted, it shows up in the brain as mood, focus, and memory issues.” – Michelle

About your host:

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

EP 115 – Optimizing Maternal Mental Health with Kate Kripke

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:05:24 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/F95hlNYTPjM

What if the pressure to be the perfect mom is actually hurting you and your child?

How do unresolved emotions and limiting beliefs impact parenting?

What can we do to support mothers better—emotionally, physically, and systemically?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with Kate Kripke, a licensed maternal mental health expert, author, podcaster, and creator of the Calm Connection System™. With over 20 years of experience, Kate has helped thousands of mothers around the world navigate the emotional rollercoaster of early parenthood, manage anxiety, and rebuild their sense of self through neuroscience-backed, compassionate support.

Together, Adriana and Kate explore the often-unspoken struggles of new motherhood—including emotional dysregulation, trauma, self-judgment, and the unrealistic standards imposed by society. Kate offers deeply grounded, empowering strategies that invite moms to shift from survival mode to a place of calm, stability, and connection.

In this episode:

• Why emotional discomfort is a natural part of motherhood

• How childhood beliefs impact your parenting style

• Understanding the connection between trauma, nervous system regulation, and maternal overwhelm

• The power of co-regulation and self-compassion

• Practical tools for emotional regulation and healing intergenerational trauma

• What it really takes to develop secure attachments with children

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Kate’s Website: https://www.katekripke.com/

• Kate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katekripke/

• Reinventing Supermom Book: https://a.co/d/7grfC1F

About Kate:
Kate Kripke is a licensed maternal mental health expert, author, podcaster, and founder of the Calm Connection System. With over two decades of experience, Kate has worked with over 6,000 mothers, helping them overcome burnout, guilt, and emotional overwhelm. Her science-based approach blends nervous system regulation, somatic techniques, and mindset transformation to help moms thrive—not just survive—through motherhood, parents, and educators with powerful strategies to transform learning, focus, and daily life. A sought-after speaker, she is dedicated to lasting change.

“There is no motherhood without emotional discomfort… and many of us were never taught that emotions are okay.” – Kate

About your host:

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

EP 114 – Rewiring the Brain: ADHD, Trauma and Neurofeedback with Dr. Connie McReynolds

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:51:12 -0700

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/KAFDbn9ie20?si=U2q3gk_yg4a36S9C

What if ADHD isn’t a lifelong diagnosis but a solvable puzzle?

Could the brain rewire itself for lasting transformation?

Are we missing the root cause of attention, anxiety, and learning challenges?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu sits down with Dr. Connie McReynolds, licensed psychologist, certified rehabilitation counselor, and expert in neurofeedback. With decades of experience in helping clients address ADHD, trauma, learning challenges, and more, Dr. Connie introduces a radically different way to look at these issues—not as permanent disorders, but as patterns that can be changed.

Together, they explore how understanding auditory and visual processing—and training the brain to function differently—can offer real and lasting transformation for children and adults alike. Dr. Connie’s work is helping change the narrative around mental health, empowering people to recognize their potential and reclaim their lives.

In this episode:

• What neurofeedback is and how it works to rewire the brain

• The root causes of ADHD and why they are often misunderstood

• How trauma, anxiety, and learning disabilities relate to brain processing

• The importance of a personalized assessment to find hidden challenges

• Why the brain can continue to improve and heal—even decades later

• Real-life client success stories, from children with dyslexia to veterans with PTSD

• How neurofeedback can reduce the need for medication and improve daily functioning

• The crucial role of empowering clients beyond diagnostic labels

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Dr. Connie’s website: https://www.conniemcreynolds.com

• Dr. Connie’s book: Solving the ADHD Riddle

• Dr. Bessel van den Kolk’s Book: The Body Keeps the Score

About Dr. Connie:
Dr. Connie McReynolds is a Licensed Psychologist & Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with over 35 years of experience in rehabilitation counseling and psychology. She is the founder of neurofeedback clinics in Southern California, helping children and adults reduce or eliminate ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, learning challenges, and trauma. Through groundbreaking research, Dr. Connie has uncovered the underlying cause of ADHD, offering solutions that address its root rather than just managing symptoms. Her work equips individuals, parents, and educators with powerful strategies to transform learning, focus, and daily life. A sought-after speaker, she is dedicated to lasting change.

“The implications are so vast and the possibilities are endless for how this work could really help people—and help our society as a whole.” – Dr. Connie

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 113 – Intuition as a Key to Healing with Lauren Morgan

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:19:41 -0700

To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/Kn79hPNXaXU

Have you ever felt disconnected from your intuition or unsure how to reclaim your personal power?

What if the answers you’re seeking are already within your energetic field?

Could exploring energy healing help you tap into your truth and transform your life?

In this week’s episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities – Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu interviews Lauren Morgan, intuitive energy healer, spiritual mentor, and creator of the Inner Voice Process. Lauren shares how, after years of people-pleasing, emotional burnout, and feeling disconnected from her voice, she found her way back to herself by tuning into her body’s wisdom.

She opens up about how learning to listen to her body and intuition helped her shift out of codependency, reclaim her power, and reconnect with her truth. Together, they explore how energetic healing can support trauma recovery, self-trust, and deeper spiritual awakening.

In this episode:

• What it means to “reclaim your voice” through energy healing

• The role of intuition in breaking codependent patterns

• How energetic tools can shift stored trauma and emotional patterns

• The link between authenticity, boundaries, and healing

• Lauren’s method: the Inner Voice Process and how it works

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Lauren's Website: https://wildwisdomcoach.com/home

Inner Voice Process: https://wildwisdomcoach.com/speaking

Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenswildwisdom/

About Lauren:
Lauren Morgan is a Trauma Recovery & Business Coach, an Energy Master & Mystic, and the founder of Wild Wisdom, LLC. Her personal experience with healing practices like Ayurveda, hypnosis, meditation, shamanism, energy work, and core belief work transformed her into an embodied healer and coach dedicated to helping others achieve similar breakthroughs. Lauren empowers frustrated women everywhere in their fight against imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotage so they can turn their pain into purpose, transform their wounds into wisdom, and create heart-centered businesses.

“Healing is not about fixing yourself – it’s about remembering who you are.” – Lauren

About your host:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 112 – Remembering Your Divinity with Rev. Lynn Ann Laborde

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:46:18 -0700

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

About your host:

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

EP 111 – A Journey Beyond the Veil with Michael McAdams

Mon, 05 May 2025 18:45:17 -0700

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

About your host:

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

EP 110 – Releasing Trauma from the Body with Veronica Merchak

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:10:19 -0700

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

About your host:

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

EP 109 – The Art of Letting Go: The Sedona Method® with Rhonda Hunt

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:10:51 -0700

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

About your host:

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

EP 108 – Exploring Intimacy and Healing with Gary Katz

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 08:02:03 -0800

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

About your host:

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

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EP 107 – The Trauma Map: A Path to Healing w/Dr. Karol Darsa

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:09:58 -0800

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!

About your host:

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

EP 106 – The Healing Power of Touch with Dr. Njideka Olatunde

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:58:22 -0800

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

About your host:

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

EP 105 – Improving Communication with Dr. Amanda Kenderes' “Talk Types”

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:41:52 -0800

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

About your host:

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

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EP 104 – Love, Light & Healing: A Journey Through Sound w/Ellen Wier

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:45:24 -0800

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

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

About your host:

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

• Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery

EP 103 – Rewiring Recovery: Holistic Tools for Addiction with Erica Spiegelman

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:13:58 -0700

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 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

About your host:

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

EP 102 – Healing with Horses with Kim Lucien

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:18:24 -0700

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

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

EP 101 – Healing from Trauma through the Body with Julia Blackwell

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:23:36 -0700

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:

The Fascia Remedy: https://www.movementbyjulia.com/

Roller Remedy Course: https://www.movementbyjulia.com/roller-remedy

Julia’s Instagram:

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

About your host:

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

EP 100 – Embracing the Phoenix: How to Thrive in Insane Times with TJ Woodward

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:10:52 -0700

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

About your host:

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

EP 99 – Cultivating Safe Spaces in Therapy with Dr. Essence Rivers

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:36:27 -0700

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

About your host:

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

EP 98 – Transforming Addiction Through Yoga with Brian Hyman

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:42:19 -0700

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

About your host:

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

•Brandon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0pt1mystic/

EP 97 – Exploring the Spiritual Side of Success with Brandon Beachum

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:47:41 -0700

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:

•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

About your host:

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

EP 96 – Finding Gratitude After Loss with Jamie Lee Silver

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:24:41 -0700

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

About your host:

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

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EP 95 – Transforming Addiction – A Journey to Sobriety with Arlina Allen

Sun, 26 May 2024 19:26:31 -0700

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:

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

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

EP 94 – Navigating Psychedelic Therapy with Justen Martin

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:32:40 -0700

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

EP 93 – The Alchemy of Recovery: Transforming Pain into Possibility with Rae Leonard

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:52:05 -0700

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

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

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EP 92 – Reduce Stress with Be Set Free Fast™ with Alfred Heath

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:38:38 -0700

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:

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

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

EP 91 – Conflict REVOLUTION® with Barbara With

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:57:44 -0800

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

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

EP 90 – What Role Does Creativity Play In Healing? with Sharene Rodamaker

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:19:33 -0800

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

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

EP 89 – Root-Cause Therapy with Melissa Hiemann

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:31:31 -0800

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

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

EP 88 – Hypnotherapy with Christina Woods

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:26:31 -0800

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

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

EP 87 – The Power of Vulnerability with Nick Moore

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:58:47 -0800

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

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

EP 86 – Playground of Possibilities with Heather Nichols

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:06:19 -0800

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

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

EP 85 – Rejection Junkies with Dr. Gary Lawrence

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:56:15 -0700

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

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

EP 84 – Self-Empowered Recovery with Mary Beth O’Connor

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:14:33 -0700

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

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

EP 83 – The Forgiveness Process with Dr. Fred Luskin

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:17:34 -0700

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

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

EP 82 – Conscious Parenting with Nina Cruz

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 20:42:35 -0700

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

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

EP 81 – The Gift of Acupuncture with Winnie Wang

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:26:45 -0700

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

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

EP 80 – Exploring Thought Field Therapy with Dr. Robert Bray

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:27:55 -0700

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

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

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/JizndcDcnYo

EP 79 – Integrative Mental Health with Dr. Emma Bragdon

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:48:08 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 78 – The Gift Of After Death Communication with Chidakash

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:32:11 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 77 – Integrative Medicine with Dr. Meghan Jobson

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:58:56 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 76 – Heart Assisted Therapy® with Dr. John Diepold

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:47:22 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 75 – What If You’re Not As F***ed Up As You Think You Are? with Dr. Adriana Popescu

Wed, 31 May 2023 08:02:49 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 74 – Family Tragedy, Trauma, and Healing with Dr. Regina Griego

Thu, 18 May 2023 15:32:22 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 73 – Healing the Shadow with Steven Twohig

Wed, 03 May 2023 22:49:00 -0700

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

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

EP 72 – EFT: Tapping Out of Trauma with Dr. Craig Weiner

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:34:24 -0700

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

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

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

EP 71 – Ease with Death with Darnell Lamont Walker

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:21 -0700

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

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

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

P 70 – Holistic Pelvic Health with Kari Halligan

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:08:39 -0700

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

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

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

EP 69 –Beyond ADHD with Dr. Angela Cates

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:42:52 -0800

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

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

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

EP 68 – Interweaving Eastern Philosophies with Madhur-Nain Webster

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:34:52 -0800

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

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

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

EP 67 – MindAid with Matthew Dickson

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:58:10 -0800

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

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

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

EP 66 – Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Shannon Starr

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:29:52 -0800

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

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

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

and https://www.ourrebelworld.com/rebel-world-media

EP 65 – Honoring Neurodiversity & Difference with Jennifer Cairns

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:34:09 -0800

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 Websites: 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

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

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

EP 64 – Soul Recovery with Ester Nicholson

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:13:00 -0800

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

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

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

EP 63 – Exploring The Chakras with Aven Armstrong-Sutton

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:41:56 -0800

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

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

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

EP 62 – Access Bars® Research with Dr. Terrie Hope

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:48:49 -0800

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

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

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

EP 61 – Sex Therapy with Dr. Denise Renye

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:54:56 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/-kyINB2lfEI

What is sex therapy?

What makes it different from regular therapy?

How does trauma impact sex, relationships, and pleasure?

Discover these fascinating insights into the world of human sexuality and more on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which your host Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by licensed clinical psychologist, certified sexologist, executive consultant, certified yoga therapist, and psychedelic integrationist Dr. Denise Renye.

You will hear about the dynamic field of sex therapy, what shows up in sessions, and how this vital and important work impacts mental health, well-being, bodies, relationships and consciousness.

In this episode:

Sex therapy
The role of touch
Relationship surrogates
Trauma
Erectile dysfunction
Vaginismus
Sexual surrogate
Sexual trauma, assault, and incest
PTSD
Faking orgasms
Outercourse and intercourse
LGBTQIA
Creative relationship design, opening relationship
Fetishes and BDSM
Myths and misnomers
Pornography and sex work
Communication and consent
Agreements
Conditioning
Community
Bay Area Open Minds
Consulting and coaching
Sexuality Mapping

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Denise’s Website: https://www.wholepersonintegration.com/

Dr. Denise’s Meditations: https://www.wholepersonintegration.com/shoppe?category=Meditation

The Ethical Slut: https://a.co/d/jdju8tQ

Bay Area Open Minds: https://bayareaopenminds.org/

About Dr. Denise Renye:

Dr. Denise Renye is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified sexologist, executive consultant, certified yoga therapist and psychedelic integrationist. She has specialized training and has worked directly with people in the areas of sexuality, relationships, states of consciousness, psychedelic integration and intimacy. She holds a Masters degree in Human Sexuality from Widener University and both a Masters degree and a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Denise is certified as a sexologist through the American College of Sexologists.

Dr. Denise has studied embodied spiritual practices nationally and internationally through research and experiential learning and has conducted and published research on embodied psycho-spirituality. Integrating the whole person, soma and psyche, is integral in her approach to the work she does.

“Sexuality is not just about the bedroom, it is such a part of life.” – Dr. Denise

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

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

EP 60 – Compassion Fatigue SOS: How to Re-Enliven your Gift for Caregiving with Dr. Adriana Popescu and Lauren Polly

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:32:10 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/aOviXQOrFCs

What is compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout?

How does this show up in personal and professional settings?

What are some easy ways to relax, recharge, and receive?

Tune in to a joyful and inspiring episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which authors, coaches, and caregivers Dr. Adriana Popescu and Lauren Polly discuss the plight of the caregiver in our world today and what profound shifts, tools, and strategies can be used to create a different possibility.

There is also a powerful exercise of gratitude that will immediately increase your energy of receiving.

In this episode:

Compassion fatigue defined
Personal and professional caregiving
Exhaustion
Toxic masking
Burnout
Getting out of autopilot
From survival to thrival
Self-care strategies
The superpower of empathy and caring
Life hacks for stress release
Access Consciousness® and Who does this belong to?®
Caring vs. carrying
Empaths and highly sensitive people
Lifeboat metaphor
Quiet quitting
Receiving and gratitude
Simple exercises to calm and care for yourself
The value of connection and community

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Adriana’s Website: https://adrianapopescu.org

Lauren’s Website: https://laurenpolly.com/

Firebird Healing: https://www.firebird-healing.com/

Workshop: https://www.firebird-healing.com/tools-for-caregivers-to-release-stress

Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com

About Lauren Polly:

Lauren Polly, MEd, CCC-SLP, RYT, is the founder of the Mental Wealth Movement, multi-award-winning author of The Other Side of Bipolar, and medical Speech-Language Pathologist.

She earned her master’s degree from the University of Virginia in Communication Disorders with a focus in Speech and Language Pathology in 2005. She has worked in America’s top hospitals since that time, where she eventually ran the speech therapy department.

Lauren interweaves her communication therapy skills with her yoga, meditation, and energy transformation training to provide cutting-edge content focused on un-locking the unorthodox talent of the neuro-emotional divergent population.

In her book, The Other Side of Bipolar, Lauren shares her own personal journey of receiving a bipolar diagnosis and how we can change other mental illness labels into empowering gifts for people who are diagnosed, their families, and the professionals who support them.

Her mission in life is to help others thrive beyond their labels, reclaim their innate gifts and blaze a unique trail in the world.

“What if you could be that light that lightens everyone else’s load? What if you are already are it? What if now is the time to start receiving it for yourself?” – Lauren

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

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

EP 59 – Exploring the Enneagram with Elaine Culverwell and Noah Gray

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 14:49:04 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/u4HK1vb_MjI

What is the Enneagram and how do you use it?

How can Enneagram work be used in self-exploration, therapy, coaching, corporations, families, and relationships?

What are the possibilities for greater understanding, change, and growth?

Discover fascinating insights into your worldview, personality, and filters in this dynamic episode of the Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Enneagram experts Elaine Culverwell and Noah Gray.

You will discover the possibilities of using the Enneagram to have more ease with knowing yourself, creating your life, and interacting with others both personally and professionally.

In this episode:

Elaine and Noah’s early experiences with the Enneagram
Your growth edge
The history of the Enneagram
Typographies
How the Enneagram works
Spirituality and Psychology
Beliefs and filters
Enneagram Core Types, Subtypes, and Wings
Enneagram in corporations and the workforce
Nature vs. nurture
Trauma, triggers, and types
Using the Enneagram in therapy and coaching
Carl Jung
Gender and types
Evolution within type
Essence qualities vs. personality
Balancing
Enneagram work with teens and couples
Enneagram and mental health

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.enneagramanytime.com/

Introduction to the Enneagram for Therapists Workshop: https://www.enneagramanytime.com/events/intro-for-therapists-aug-19

Monthly support groups and events: https://www.enneagramanytime.com/events

About the Elaine and Noah:

Elaine is a proud Enneagram Type 9 who is a marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Fremont, California. She's a certified Enneagram instructor and has worked with the Enneagram for almost 30 years — leading workshops for educators, business organizations, therapists and the general public. She uses the Enneagram with individuals, couples, parents and teenagers in her private practice, and taught the incarcerated as part of the Enneagram Prison Project.

Noah is a proud Enneagram 6 and certified wellness coach, who calls Cape Cod home. He received a Master’s Degree in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies. The Enneagram is his #1 coaching tool, and he's currently on the Enneagram Teacher Training track with The Narrative Enneagram.

“Understanding the Enneagram just opens this entire world.” – Elaine

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

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

EP 58 – The Science of Addiction with Dr. David Smith

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 23:36:11 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/NdaFuJuggxE

What is really happening with addiction and what does recovery actually entail?

How do psychedelics work with addiction, trauma, and mental disorders?

What is the future of addiction treatment and recovery?

Discover these fascinating insights into addiction and trauma and so much more in this powerful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by addiction treatment pioneer Dr. David Smith. Dr. Smith brings his lifetime of leadership in the field of addiction and recovery and shares his wisdom, experience, strength, and hope.

In this episode:

Dr. Smith’s history
Developing a free medical clinic
LSD and psychedelic medicine
Psychedelic revolution
How psychedelics work
Trauma capsule
Bad trips
Integration of treatment
Avery Lane
The disease and dysfunctional behaviors of addiction
Relapse
The neurology of addiction
Self-medication
TJ Woodward
Brainspotting
The addictive process
Psychedelic-assisted therapies
Psilocybin
MAT or Medication Assisted Therapies
A vision for the future

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Smith’s website: http://www.drdave.org/index.html

Avery Lane: https://www.averylanewomensrehab.com/

TJ Woodward: https://www.tjwoodward.com/

About Dr. Smith:

Dr. David E. Smith is recognized as a national leader in the areas of the treatment of addictive disease, the psychopharmacology of drugs, new research strategies in the management of drug abuse problems, and appropriate prescribing practices for physicians. He is the Founder of the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinics in San Francisco, which merged with Walden House in mid-2011 to form HealthRIGHT 360, which provides services at multiple sites throughout California.

Dr. Smith is currently the Chair of Addiction Medicine for Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services, a gender-specific residential program for teenagers suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring issues in Petaluma, California. He is also the Medical Director for Center Point, a 6-month residential therapeutic community in San Rafael, California, which provides comprehensive, integrated services to at-risk individuals and families. He also serves as Chief of Addiction Medicine for Alta Mira Recovery Programs in Sausalito, California, a private residential chemical dependency program, and is the Medical Director at Avery Lane in Novato, California, a holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for women with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and trauma.

Dr. Smith has also served as Adjunct Professor at the University of California, San Francisco; as Medical Director of the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs; and as Medical Director of the California Collaborative Center for Substance Abuse Policy Research. He is a Fellow and Past President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and of the California Society of Addiction Medicine.

He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the University of California, San Francisco Medal, the Peter E. Haas Public Service Award from the University of California, Berkeley, the Robert D. Sparks, MD, Leadership Achievement Award of the California Medical Association, and the Annual Award of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Dr. Smith is the Founding Editor of the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs and an Editorial Board member of the Journal of Addiction Medicine. In addition, he has authored or co-authored 26 books, written over 350 journal articles, edited 28 journals, and has been the technical consultant for 28 drug abuse-related films. He is the co-author, with Dr. Daniel G. Amen, of Unchain Your Brain: 10 Steps to Breaking the Addictions that Steal Your Life.

“We are in the midst of the biggest drug epidemic in US history and the things that we have learned about how to treat addiction should be available to all people who have addictive disorders.” – Dr. Smith

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 program 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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 57 – Healing with Herbalism with Dawyn Cloud-Alter

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:08:55 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/B_an2NjZVXY

What is herbalism and how does it work?

How can we get at the root causes of mental illness and disease?

What else is truly possible to nurture and care for our bodies, minds, and spirits?

Discover these beautiful possibilities and so much more in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by herbalist, healer, and Complementary Alternative Specialist Dawyn Cloud-Alter. In this highly informative and heartfelt conversation you will hear about the healing power of herbs, supplements, and life changes to empower you and your loved ones to heal.

In this episode:

Dawn’s upbringing and exposure for her work
Plant medicine/herbalism
Origins of plant medicine
Dandelions
Mental health symptoms
Adaptogens
Herbs
CBD and the body, mind, and spirit
Lyme Disease
COVID trauma
Depression, insomnia, and anxiety
Supplements
Seasonal Affective Disorder
EFT
Sourcing
The risks of mixing herbs and other substances
Knowing and question
Helpers and healers
Embracing the shadow
Nurses healing project

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dawn’s website: www.alter-nativehealing.com

Email: info@alter-nativehealing.com

Nurses Healing Project: https://sites.google.com/nursingproject.org/nursing-project/home

About Dawn:

Dawyn Cloud-Alter, B.S.M.S.M.F.T., E.F.T. Practitioner, C.F.H., C.B.T.I. is a Complementary Alternative Specialist; focusing on healing the whole person. Dawyn incorporates C.B.T., E.F.T., Herbalism, and C.B.T.I. modalities based on the individual’s need, always connecting the healing of the body and the mind, including the use of herbs and specific supplements recommendations

She holds a B.S. in Human Services, a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Certified E.F.T. Practitioner, Certified Family Herbalist, and Certified Cognitive Behavior for Insomnia. Previously, Dawyn was an adjunct at Western Connecticut State University, teaching classes on herbalism. She is an avid gardener.

“With herbalism, I want to educate people so that they can heal themselves and heal their loved ones. – Dawyn

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 56 – What Is Trauma? with Dr. Adriana Popescu

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:11:06 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/u1YzNN4shzk

What is trauma?

How does trauma impact us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?

How can we rise like a Phoenix from the ashes of our traumatic experiences to heal, grow, and change the world?

Don’t miss this new and exciting episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is the featured guest on her own show, talking about a subject most near and dear to her heart: trauma.

You will hear about how Dr. Popescu’s personal and professional experiences inspired her to seek greater possibilities for healing trauma and ultimately led her to create Firebird Healing.

In this episode:

Inspirations
Firebird Healing launch
Adriana’s family and ancestral trauma
Choosing this path
Post-traumatic growth
Trauma defined
Big T versus little t traumas
Vicarious traumatization
Long-term impact of trauma
Self-care
Myths and misconceptions about trauma
The phoenix bird
Tools and approaches to healing trauma
Firebird offerings
Healing from trauma and addiction
Leaders in the field of trauma healing
The science of trauma
Fight, flight, freeze response
Nurses, veterans, and front-line workers and trauma

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Adriana’s Website: https://adrianapopescu.org

Firebird Website: https://firebird-healing.com

Dr. Adriana’s Mailing List: https://adrianapopescu.org/

Healing from Trauma & Addiction workshop with TJ and Dr. Adriana: https://www.firebird-healing.com/trauma-addiction

Conscious Recovery: https://consciousrecovery.com/

Avery Lane: http://www.averylanewomensrehab.com

Nurses project: https://sites.google.com/nursingproject.org/nursing-project/home

“We really are impacted physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually when we experience a traumatic event.” – Dr. Adriana

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 55 – A Celebration of Possibilities with Dr. Adriana Popescu

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:55:26 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/BKm5gmf-ieM

How can we celebrate the Kaleidoscope of Possibilities?

What are the many inspirations, targets, and fun moments of the KOP show?

What is truly possible with freedom from trauma, addiction, and mental illness?

Join us to celebrate an amazing milestone on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu discusses her podcast and its evolution through its two-year history, explores some important milestones, reminisces about favorite moments and amazing guests, and shares possible future shows and topics.

Dr. Popescu also reveals her exciting new projects and what we can look forward to in the future!

In this episode:

The fun and joy of the show
The OG’s of Energy Psychology
Empowerment
Mental health diagnoses
Future show topics and guests
The targets of the KOP show
Addiction and trauma
Healing methods from other cultures
Meta studies
Catching up with previous guests
Addiction, trauma, and COVID
Trauma and trauma healing
Gratitude
What else is possible for the future?
Firebird Healing

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Adriana's Website: https://adrianapopescu.org

Firebird Website: https://firebird-healing.com

Healing from Trauma & Addiction workshop with TJ and Dr. Adriana: https://www.firebird-healing.com/trauma-addiction

Conscious Recovery: https://consciousrecovery.com/

Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com

“Everyone I have interviewed on the podcast is interested in helping people in creating greater possibilities for healing and empowerment.” – Dr. Adriana

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 54 – The Healing Power of Memoir with Wendy Adamson

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:11:51 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/zScdZ0QKB7U

How can everything we’ve gone through be a valuable tool to empower others?

What is the transformative and healing power of writing?

How can addressing the spiritual facilitate healing and recovery?

Find out all of these insights and so much more in this compelling episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with author and mental health professional Wendy Adamson. You will hear the amazing and powerful story of how Wendy grew up with mental illness, her struggles with addiction and violence, and ultimately her spiritual awakening and recovery. In this conversation you may just find the inspiration and tools to free yourself from the past and create a greater future.

In this episode:

Wendy’s experience of growing up with a schizophrenic mother
Victimese
Trauma
Secrecy and shame
Empowerment
The Golden Shadow
Writing and healing
The spiritual aspect of healing
Being of service
Spiritual tools
Practical spiritual work
This time on the planet
Dark night of the soul
Self discovery and finding joy
Using writing to clear
Conscious Recovery and TJ Woodward

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Wendy’s website: https://wendyadamson.com

Mother Load book: https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Load-Addiction-Violence-Finding/dp/1945436247/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=motherload&qid=1560093726&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Incorrigible book: https://www.amazon.com/Incorrigible-Coming-Age-Addiction-Incarceration-ebook/dp/B097Z1XZCK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=incorrigible+wendy+adamson&qid=1625832436&sr=8-1

Conscious Recovery: https://consciousrecovery.com

About Wendy:

Wendy Adamson is a mental health professional that has spent over twenty-five years serving individuals struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. In that time, she has provided counseling, facilitated groups, done interventions, crisis management and executed treatment planning, which has helped countless individuals.

Wendy also has multiple articles in the Huffington Post and two published memoirs, Mother Load and Incorrigible, where she shares her own struggles with addiction, and her ultimate recovery, which led to the profound healing within herself and her family.

“Expanding my spiritual life has been the biggest and most important thing in the healing.” – Wendy

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 53 – Essential Oils with Jodi Cohen

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:52:46 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/AJ8DncUP4Pg

What are essential oils and oil blends?

How can we use them to support ourselves and our clients?

What are the possibilities for calming, healing, and detoxification?

Discover the wonders of essential oils in the latest Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, Jodi Cohen. You will hear about how Jodi’s life experiences inspired her to seek the empowering ways to calm and relax the body and mind with essential oils.

You will also find practical and pragmatic information to get started with essential oils and how and when to use them in everyday life.

In this episode:

Jodi’s story, background, and inspirations
How oils work
Plants, medicine, and healing
Topically applying versus inhaling oils
Common knowledge immune care
The history of essential oils
Ingesting oils
Animals and oils
Calming anxiety
Activating the parasympathetic nervous system
Single oils versus oil blends
Synergies and harmonizing of oils and blends
ADHD
Oils and medications
Lymph and detoxification
Getting started with oils
How long oils last
Using oils as a practitioner
Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jodi's website: https://vibrantblueoils.com/

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: https://boostthebrainbook.com/gift/

About Jodi:

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain-related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity.

For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on brain health, essential oils, stress, and detoxification. She has been seen in The New York Times, Wellness Mama, Elephant Journal and numerous publications. Her website, vibrantblueoils.com, is visited by over 300,000 natural health seekers every year, and she has rapidly become a top resource for essential oils education on the Internet today.

“Oils are the concentrated essences of plants, and plants have been used throughout the history of medicine.” – Jodi

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 52 – Divine Wisdom with Rachel Merrill

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:37:48 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Ebf3GCvD0bk

What is possible to discover through Oracle and Tarot card readings?

What contribution are nature, native traditions, and rituals to healing?

How can we help and support the whole person?

Find these brilliant insights and beyond in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with author, stepmom, healer, witch, and holistic life coach Rachel Merrill.

Rachel shares her divine wisdom, vision, and story, which offer profound insights into healing from trauma, going beyond Western paradigms, and playing with the energy of the universe.

This episode includes two not-to-miss gems including a reading of an excerpt from Rachel’s book and also an Oracle card reading intended to bring the messages of the greatest good to all those listening to the show.

What messages do the Oracle cards have for you?

In this episode:

Rachel’s story of growing up in rural North Dakota
Domestic and sexual violence
Rachel’s book
A chapter reading and cliffhanger
Going beyond western medicine
Shamanism
Nature
Screen time and its impact on our body and spirit
The importance of play
Native traditions
Witchcraft
Rituals
Holistic life coaching
Reiki
Oracle Cards and Tarot Cards
Spirit guides
Psychic abilities
Oracle Card demonstration

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rachel’s Website: www.RachelMerrill.me

Rachel’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955985081/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E6SP7RZARJFK011KPPSE

About Rachel:

Rachel Merrill, author of I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom’s Spiritual Memoir of Healing, is passionate about human potential. She grew up on a farm in North Dakota, USA, and moved to Vermont for graduate school in 2006. Rachel spent more than a decade fighting poverty and hunger in New Hampshire as a manager for the welfare-to-work program for single parents. Some of her specialized knowledge includes French, Indigenous Rights, the topics of mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, and workforce development. In addition, she is a certified Diversity & Cultural Competence trainer. She has enjoyed working in refugee resettlement, as a camp counselor for kids from inner-city Chicago, and as a grant writer for Life & Water Development – Cameroon, among other jobs. Rachel has worked for an international non-profit since December 2018 where she leads guided meditation for their employees. She is a fundraiser inspiring giving from individuals and community groups; she also supervises volunteers. She holds a Master's in Social Justice in Intercultural Relations from the School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute.

Rachel is a Reiki Master, Certified Holistic Life Coach, witch, singer, writer, wife, mom, and stepmom.

“It’s a different kind of medicine, but it is still medicine.” – Rachel

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 51 – Integrative Psychiatry with Dr. Juliet Morgan

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:38:02 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/VBNrggupl5E

What is integrative psychiatry and how is it different from traditional psychiatry?

How can we include the whole body in the treatment of psychological conditions?

What else is possible to help care for those with depression, mental illness, and long COVID?

Tune in to a beautiful and inspiring episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Juliet Morgan. You will hear about how the deep caring and desire to help patients heal from debilitating psychological, traumatic, and mental health conditions has inspired Dr. Morgan’s work to assist patients in finding the “missing puzzle pieces” using a unique “whole person” approach.

In this episode:

Dr. Morgan's story and inspiration
Integrative Psychiatry
Personalized medicine
Addressing the whole person
Mimicking conditions
Inflammation and the brain
Medications and depression
Wallet toxicity
Trauma
Medicine is a team sport
The gut and brain connection
Efficacy of psychotherapy
Personalized dosing of medications
Treatment of Long COVID
Overlapping conditions
Treatment-Resistant or Refractory Depression
Referrals to trials
CalPsychiatry
Dr. Morgan’s book

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://calpsychiatry.com/juliet-morgan/

CalPsychiatry: https://calpsychiatry.com/

Dr. Morgan’s Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/meghan-jobson-md-phd/long-illness/9780306828768/?lens=hachette-books

About Dr. Morgan:

Dr. Juliet Morgan is a psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist based in the CalPsychiatry San Francisco office. She specializes in the integrative treatment of patients with mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, neuropsychiatric illness, and healing from trauma. Dr. Morgan is a board-certified neurologist and understands the complex interplay between the structural “hardware” and emotional “software” in the brain. Dr. Morgan has been featured in several media outlets including KQED and CBS for her work with COVID-19 patients.

“Personalized medicine is going to be the way of the future – it should be happening now.” – Dr. Morgan

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 50 – What is Thought Field Therapy? with Suzanne Connolly

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:58:21 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/7EC6cf3JA7c

What is Thought Field Therapy?

How has it been used in mental health treatment, trauma healing, and humanitarian efforts?

What is the global burden of mental health?

In this fascinating episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, host Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with therapist, Thought Field Therapy expert, and researcher Suzanne Connolly, LCSW. They discuss the worldwide impact of mental health, trauma treatment, and substance abuse and how TFT can contribute to a different possibility.

This powerful interview ends with a demonstration of a TFT/tapping sequence in which you can experience immediate relaxation and relief.

In this episode:

Suzanne’s journey
Thought Field Therapy
Survivors of sexual abuse
Roger Callahan
The story of Mary
EFT versus TFT
The “active ingredient”
Trauma healing
Humanitarian work
PTSD
Tapping and children
Ongoing Rwanda projects
Global burden of mental health
Developing a world network of mental health support
TFT demonstration for stress and anxiety
9-gamut procedure
Anger, guilt, rage, pain, depression
Tapping for substance abuse cravings

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Suzanne's website: https://www.thoughtfieldtherapy.net/

From Trauma To Peace film: https://www.thoughtfieldtherapy.net/from-trauma-to-peace/

ACEP: https://www.energypsych.org/

Thought Field Therapy Foundation: http://www.tftfoundation.org/

Articles & Research: https://www.thoughtfieldtherapy.net/tft-research/

About Suzanne:

Suzanne lives in Sedona, Arizona where she has been in private practice for thirty-three years. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Substance Abuse Counselor. Suzanne has taught as an adjunct professor at Arizona State University where she taught Holistic Social Work in the graduate program.

Suzanne has been training professionals and non-professionals in Thought Field Therapy (TFT) since 1996 and has trained over 2,000 people around the world to use TFT at the algorithm level. She is the author of Thought Field Therapy: Clinical Applications. She has also authored and co-authored five studies of TFT published in peer-reviewed journals, the latest of which was a systematic literature review and meta-analysis published in the August 2021 issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.

Suzanne has taught TFT as a trauma relief intervention in Littleton, Colorado after the shooting at Columbine High School; New Orleans at Charity and Ochsner Hospitals in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina; in Rwanda after the 1994 genocide; in Tokyo after the Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami; in Kuwait after the Gulf War, and in Jerusalem, Mexico, France and Canada. Among her many invited presentations was a one-day TFT training at the University of Connecticut Medical School, Dept. of Psychiatry, Master Therapist Series.

“This gets to the very primitive part of our brain that words don’t get to.” – Suzanne

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 49 – Empowering Everyone with Dr. Adriana Popescu

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:20:18 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/hIJnFELUIzU

What is empowerment?

How do we get free from the judgments, programs, and limitations of this world?

How can we be open to receiving what we truly desire?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health host Dr. Adriana Popescu takes us on a deep dive into the subject of empowerment. She addresses the primary objective of all of her work and invites us to truly infinite possibilities.

In this episode:

Empowerment explained
Knowing
Access Consciousness®
TJ Woodward & Conscious Recovery®
Don Miguel Ruiz and the domestication of the human
Judgment
How core false beliefs form
Confirmation bias
Disempowerment
Trauma
Karma and other lifetimes
Getting energetically congruent
Adriana’s book
Educating yourself
Questions

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://adrianapopescu.org

Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com

Conscious Recovery: https://consciousrecovery.com

“Anything is changeable, anything is possible.” – Dr. Adriana

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 48 – Holistic Approaches to Addiction Treatment with Camille Hildebrand

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:00:27 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/gGIRrFYPqWU

What holistic approaches can increase the success of addiction treatment and recovery?

What role does addressing mental health issues and trauma play in addiction recovery?

What is the future of addiction treatment?

Find new and amazing insights into the treatment and healing of addiction and trauma in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with Camille Hildebrand, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Avery Lane, an all-female addiction and recovery program in Marin County, CA.

You will hear about the unique and powerful programs at Avery Lane that offer clients a scientifically-informed and body, mind, and spiritually-supportive environment for recovery and change.

In this episode:

Camille’s story and inspiration
Creating Avery Lane
Gender-specific programs
Individualized treatment
Peer support groups
Long-term treatment
Co-occurring mental health issues
What leads to a relapse
Medications
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Unresolved trauma
Energy Psychology tools
Tapping/EFT
Breathing techniques
Brainspotting
The science of trauma
Conscious Recovery®
Training in principles
Inner wholeness
The future of addiction treatment

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://averylanewomensrehab.com

Dr. Adriana Popescu’s Paper in the Energy Psychology Journal: https://energypsychologyjournal.org/abstracts/abstracts-volume-13-number-1-may-2021/trauma-based-energy-psychology-treatment-is-associated-with-client-rehabilitation-at-an-addiction-clinic/

About Camille:

Camille Hildebrand is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area with over 10 years of combined personal and professional experience in the field of addiction and mental health treatment. She currently is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Avery Lane, an all-female substance abuse and trauma specialized program in Marin County. Prior to creating Avery Lane 6 years ago, Camille worked in various roles within gender-specific substance abuse programs. She brings a wealth of knowledge into creating a program that encourages and supports women seeking long-term sobriety and recovery. Through her personal and professional experience with substance abuse and addiction, Camille has dedicated herself to helping individuals who are struggling and helping to show them the path to the life of freedom in recovery.

“We are all in recovery from something.” – Camille

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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/talking-shit-with-heather-gray-fdn-p/id1583636049

EP 47 – Hidden Stressors that Can Contribute to Mental Health Symptoms with Heather Gray

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:23:59 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/p5prbQKsD0U

How does unresolved trauma impact how your whole system is functioning?

How can we identify and remove hidden stressors, toxicities and inflammation?

What is the body’s true capacity for healing?

Discover this essential information for living in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Practitioner Heather Gray. You will hear about how Heather overcame physical and mental struggles to find possibilities for healing, detoxifying, optimal nutrition, and reducing inflammation.

In this episode:

Heather’s traumatic childhood
Lyme diagnosis
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)
Unresolved Trauma
Dr. Aimie Apigian, The Biology of Trauma
Food sensitivities
Pyrrole disorder
Supplements
Collaboration with therapists
Inflammation
Toxins
Removing hidden stressors
Leaky gut
Brain fog
Thriving
Mental Health
Addiction and Alcoholism
Addressing the trauma
EFT/Tapping

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Heather’s website: https://www.discoveringhealthfdn.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveringHealthFDN

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveringhealthfdn/

About Heather:

Heather Gray is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Practitioner. She found this work after 27 years of undiagnosed Lyme Disease, Celiac Disease, Hashimoto's, and Endometriosis. She was depressed, anxious, in chronic widespread pain, with bad skin, and also bloated, constipated, exhausted, with weight gain, and horrible periods. Heather set out on a path to healing herself.

She has now lost over 45lbs, has no more pain, no more suicidal thoughts, and has energy all day. She now has a practice where she teaches others how to take care of themselves and get the inflammation off their body and brain, so they have control over their health journey. She helps you destroy brain fog, moodiness, chronic inflammation, and pain.

“Chronic inflammation is actually the root cause of almost all diseases out there these days.” – Heather

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 46 – Accessing Source with Michelle Watkins

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:59:08 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/r9RntnAL1z4

How can we access universal source energy?

What are meditation, Reiki, and Intuitive Healing and what do they create?

How can we deeply connect with our own clarity and knowing?

Open to the wonders and mysteries of the universe in this magical episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Reiki Master, Meditation Teacher, Intuitive, and founder of Urban Sanctuary, Michelle Watkins, M.A. In this fascinating conversation they share the possibilities of moving through mental, physical, or emotional crisis to discover our limiting thoughts, claim our own knowing, and open to greater consciousness in daily life.

In this episode:

Michelle’s story
Transpersonal Psychology
Hypnotherapy
Releasing energetic patterns
Reiki
Consciousness
Meditation
Being an empath
Clarity and knowing
The dark night of the soul
External reference
The point of meditation
Meditation techniques
Mantra-based meditation
Meditation results
The power of group meditation
Reiki explained
Self-care
Grace
Distance sessions
Learning Reiki
Attunements
Medical intuition

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Michelle's website: www.urbansanctuaryla.com

About Michelle:

Michelle Watkins, M.A. is an intuitive healer and founder of Urban Sanctuary. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Michelle's work spans the globe. She’s a certified hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Teacher, meditation instructor, and intuitive reader. Guiding her clients on their path to wellness through intuitive discovery and energetic therapies, her clients find insight, empowerment, and the ability to shift long-held patterns of disharmony towards health and happiness. She works with individuals, leads group meditations and healings, and teaches courses in meditation, consciousness, and Reiki.

“Everything is consciousness, everything is connected.” – Michelle

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 45 – Kindness with Bodies with Dr. Christina Meakim

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:06:06 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/2I9-0JeugkQ

How can we have peace, happiness, and ease in the body?

What does chiropractic treatment entail?

How does our mental health impact our bodies and vice-versa?

Discover these fascinating insights, dynamic questions and so much more as Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Chiropractor and Access Consciousness® Certified Facilitator Dr. Christina Meakim on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities. In this fun conversation you will hear about how Dr. Christina discovered what works to relieve pain, create alignment and open the door to happiness and feeling good in the body.

In this episode:

Christina’s story
Chiropractic study
Applied Kinesiology
Muscle testing
Pinched nerves
Chronic pain
Mechanical compression
Pinched nerves
Chiropractic and mental health
Anxiety and depression
ADD and ADHD
Having peace and ease in the body
Injury
Neuro Emotional Technique
Supplements and support
Foods and nutrition
The body’s communication
Kindness to the body
NUCCA Chiropractic
Fibromyalgia
Access Consciousness®
Judgments of pain

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Healthy Life Chiropractic website: https://www.healthylifesf.com/

Christina’s Website: https://www.drchristinameakim.com/

About Dr. Meakim:

Dr. Christina Meakim, D.C. has been practicing in San Francisco since 2002. She has a bachelor’s degree from Penn State and her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. She is Part II certified in the NUCCA procedure. Dr. Meakim was faculty at Life Chiropractic College West training students NUCCA chiropractic or 5 years. She is certified in spinal trauma and whiplash, Applied kinesiology, Activator methods Neuro Emotional Technique, the Nasal Specific Technique, and an Access Consciousness® Certified facilitator.

“I am in love with the fact that you can naturally heal something without drugs or surgery – It’s a miracle to me.” – Dr. Meakim

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 44 – Different Possibilities with Holistic Healing with Ruth Galvan

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:15:16 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/9rTkuLpLmqM

How do we release and repair accumulated trauma in the body?

What is the gift of holistic approaches?

How can we restore the body to its natural state of function?

Discover these exciting insights and so much more as Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by massage therapist and healer Ruth Galvan, in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities. You will hear about the unlimited possibilities that Ruth was able to open up in her own life by seeking holistic approaches to change her postpartum depression and get off medication. Ruth will also lead you in an experience of HeartMath® right on the show.

In this episode:

Ruth’s journey from Mexico
Massage
Postpartum depression
Holistic approaches
Reiki healing
Relaxation
Getting out of a toxic relationship
HeartMath® exercises and meditations
Being in our bodies
Access Bars®
Acupressure
Trauma, stress, and anxiety
The need for touch
Healing from a car accident
Accumulation of trauma
Tapping/EFT
HeartMath coherence state
Access Global Bars Day
Access Body Processes
HeartMath experience
Making better choices

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ruth’s website: https://www.violetwings.net

Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com

Access Global Bars Day: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/micrositesfolder/globalaccessbars

IONS: https://noetic.org/

HeartMath: https://www.heartmath.com

About Ruth:

Ruth Galvan’s passion is to facilitate new spaces for people and to bring more ease to their lives. For more than 13 years Ruth has been dedicated to guiding people to release stress in their bodies and lives through tools for stress management and more efficient use of vital energy for the creation of a greater life. Ruth is a Certified Massage Therapist as well as being trained and certified in many different energy modalities. She is also a CFMW of Access Consciousness and a Certified trainer from the HeartMath Institute.

“If people want to advance more in their healing process and their recovery, looking for these therapies is going to be a huge, huge step.” – Ruth

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 43 – EFT Tapping with Mary Sise

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:24:15 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/EnmofkNteyA

How do you change your life and beliefs with tapping?

What profound shifts and experiences are possible?

How can you be a healing presence on this planet?

Join Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guest, Energy Psychology pioneer Mary Sise, LCSW, DCEP, for another exciting episode Kaleidoscope of Possibilities. You will hear about the healing and transformative possibilities of tapping, discover ways to use tapping personally and professionally and even experience an exercise of tapping to shift deeply entrenched beliefs around money and safety.

In this episode:

Stumbling into Energy Psychology
Dr. Roger Callahan, Tapping and TFT
Gary Craig and EFT
TFT versus EFT
Dr. Dawson Church
Vagus nerve
Nine-gamut sequence
Increasing the success of tapping
Trauma
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Internal Family Systems
Brainspotting
Sai Maa and Profound Healing
ACEP and research
The Energy of Belief
An experience of tapping
Changing money beliefs
Group tapping
Tapping with pets

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://marysise.com/

Tapping the Panic Out of the Pandemic: https://marysise.com/my-books/

Tapping Tuesday: https://tapping.marysise.com/tappingtuesdays?

Dawson Church Nine Gamut Procedure: https://youtu.be/_ZtDA532q48

ACEP: https://www.energypsych.org

ACEP Conference: https://conference.energypsych.org/

The Shift Network: https://theshiftnetwork.com/

Magdalena Healing: https://www.magdalenahealing.com

About Mary:

Mary Sise, LCSW, DCEP is a New York licensed social worker with over 35 years of clinical experience. For the past 20 years, Mary has pioneered energetic methodologies and techniques while also advocating for expanded clinical understanding about the integral interrelationship of the mind, body, and spirit in the healing paradigm. She presents at conferences internationally and develops training and course work especially in the areas of releasing negative beliefs, healing trauma and dissociation, and the role and responsibilities of the healer. Mary is Past President of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, (ACEP) the international professional organization dedicated to training, research, and humanitarian work. She is co-author of The Energy of Belief and author of the 2020 Kindle Best Seller Tapping the Panic out of Pandemic. Her current work, Soul Weaving Process, is a combination of 30 years of work reintegrating split-off aspects of consciousness after traumatic events.

In addition, for 20 years Mary has been personally trained in energy healing by Her Holiness Sai Maa and serves as a lead facilitator in the Journey of Profound Healing Program, and as the Director of Sai Maa’s Magdalena Healing Program.

Known for her capacity to make spiritual concepts relevant and clear, her practice serves and supports healers, leaders and influencers who have a mission to serve in the planets awakening.

“Seeming miracles were happening in my office and people were getting better and the trauma was over for them.” – Mary

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 42 – Exploring Human Design with Amy Lee

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:55:24 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ND-y8wExVk8

What is Human Design?

What does the map of Human Design allow us to see about ourselves?

How does this offer guidance, release, and ease?

Explore new possibilities for knowing yourself, seeing what is true about you, and engaging with the world in the latest Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Human Design analyst and teacher Amy Lee. You will hear about how Amy’s own desire for more awareness and clarity led her to study this fascinating and empowering system. Amy also walks us through a Human Design map and chart, and offers enlightening insights and information.

In this episode:

Amy’s path to her work
Human Design discovered
Our natural endowment
The Human Design map
What the map reveals
The potential of Human Design
Sensitivity
Mental health
Trauma
Releasing and letting go
Relationships
Astrology
Human design chart demonstration
I Ching
The gift of being “difficult”
Accessing and transmitting information

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Amy’s website: https://holohumandesign.com/

Foundation: https://holohumandesign.com/resources/foundation/

Human Design Collective: https://humandesigncollective.com/

About Amy:

Introduced to Human Design in 2009, Amy has been deeply immersed in living according to her design and studying the system through many teachers, friends, family, clients, and her own contemplation.

As a Professional Analyst and Teacher, Amy balances transmitting the Human Design information with presence and attunement, to guide others in becoming aware of how both natural characteristics and conditioned motivations are expressed through the body, voice and emotions. She is guided by her intuitive awareness and commitment to the essence of each person – whole, resourced, and capable.

“It can really show us how our conditioned mind will tend to work.” – Amy

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 41 – Tapas Acupressure Technique® with Tapas Fleming

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:58:37 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/HJNrRYySn6k

What is Tapas Acupressure Technique® or TAT?

How do traumatic experiences contribute to allergies and other conditions?

How can we update the information that is creating these responses?

Discover a fascinating technique that has been used by thousands of people to heal the origins of allergies, release trauma, and alleviate painful emotions on the latest Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with Tapas Fleming, creator of Tapas Acupressure Technique® or TAT.

You will hear about how Tapas discovered this powerful method of healing from questioning her own life experiences and seeking a different possibility for herself and her clients. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation and the chance to experience a taste of TAT for yourself on the show.

In this episode:

How it began for Tapas
Acupuncture
Discovering TAT
Getting over dad “stuff”
Allergies
Traditional acupuncture teachings
Meridians
Relaxation
Changing core information
TAT hand positions
Research on TAT
Weight gain and emotions
Healing the origins
A taste of TAT

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://tatlife.com

TAT On Demand: https://tatlife.com/tat-on-demand/

Private Sessions with Tapas: https://tatlife2.fullslate.com

Learning TAT: https://tatlife.com/product-category/learn-tat/

About Tapas:

Tapas Fleming is the founder and creator of TAT. After facilitating personal growth for many years, Tapas Fleming became interested in physical and energetic healing. She became a Licensed Acupuncturist and began her practice in 1987, specializing in the treatment of allergies.

Searching for a simple, effective treatment, Tapas developed TAT in 1993. She soon realized that in addition to relieving her patients' allergic reactions, TAT was clearing the effects of their past stressful or traumatic experiences in an easy, gentle way. Now one of the most celebrated leaders in energy psychology, Tapas has taught TAT to hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic people worldwide.

“Most of our illnesses originate from emotions.” – Tapas

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 40 – The Gift of Highly Sensitive People with Julie Bjelland

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:23:00 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/rkTQT-QwVho

What does it mean to be an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)?

What are the many gifts of sensitive people?

How can you and your clients work with this sensitivity?

Discover so many fascinating insights into the world of highly sensitive people in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Julie Bjelland, LMFT, a psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity. You will hear about the aspects of this trait, the care and support of HSPs, and some essential information for mental health professionals.

In this episode:

Julie’s story
Struggling with sensitivity
The HSP trait
The gifts of sensitive people
The scale of sensitivity
Genetic traits and sensitivity
Addiction and sensitivity
The three steps
Sensitive empowerment community
Empathy and self-compassion
Men and sensitivity
Animals the sensitivity trait
Breath work and brain training techniques
Misdiagnosis and medications
Information for mental health professionals
Trusting your body
Sleep
Loved ones of HSPs
Nature and HSPs

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Julie's Website: https://www.juliebjelland.com/

Brain Training for HSP: https://www.juliebjelland.com/hsp-course-brain-training

Free Masterclass: https://www.juliebjelland.com/free-masterclasses-with-julie

About Sensitivity: https://www.juliebjelland.com/about-high-sensitivity

About Julie:

Julie Bjelland is a psychotherapist specializing in high sensitivity, host of The HSP Podcast, and Founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community, whose mission is to create a paradigm shift where sensitivity is embraced, valued, and honored. Julie offers multiple essential resources for educating, inspiring, and empowering HSPs. Register for her free Masterclasses, take the Sensitivity Quiz, and profoundly transform your life in her courses and community. Her HSPs in Business Group is designed to support and empower sensitive people to grow heart-centered businesses, share their voices, and be part of the change the world needs. Her HSP Dating Group is a safe space bringing together conscious, kind, caring, sensitive people, offering both hetero and LGBTQ+ HSPs.

“You are some of the most creative, caring, compassionate people in the world and we really need you.” – Julie

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 39 – Integrating Transformative Experiences with Dr. Ryan Rominger

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:16:50 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/2vbOs4Y1uHU

How can spiritually transformative experiences impact mental health?

How can we have a greater understanding of transformative experiences?

What is possible to process and integrate these experiences?

Hear fascinating stories of transformation, holistic approaches, and hopeful possibilities for the future of mental health in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with counselor, author, and spiritually transformative experiences expert Dr. Ryan Rominger.

In this episode:

Ryan’s story
Working and living in Montana
Near-death experiences
Being in the light
Spirituality and spiritual traditions
Kundalini experiences
Getting off medications
Family systems theory
Distressing experiences and mental health
Helplessness, hopelessness
Processing and integrating experiences
ACISTE
Research on spiritual experiences and aftereffects
Death anxiety
ASERVIC
SAIGE
Work with LBGTQ community
The future of mental health

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://romingercounseling.com/about-me

Email: drryanrominger@gmail.com

ACISTE: https://aciste.org

ACISTE Support: https://aciste.org/support-directory/

ASERVIC: https://aservic.org

SAIGE: https://saigecounseling.org

About Dr. Ryan Rominger:

Ryan, or Dr. Ryan Rominger, is an NBCC Board Certified licensed counselor in Montana with his own private practice called Rominger Counseling. He is currently the Associate University Research Chair for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research in the College of Doctoral Studies at the University of Phoenix, has worked in academic and research settings since 2004, is currently a member of SAIGE (Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities) and ASERVIC (Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling), and is past President of the Board of Directors of ACISTE (American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences). Ryan has some 27 publications including a co-authored chapter on the use of mindfulness-based therapies with older adults, numerous articles on near-death and exceptional experiences, and most recently an article on depression and mysticism within clinical practice, published in the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, which was co-authored with Canadian psychiatrist Dr. Tony Benning and Australian psychologist Dr. Kylie Harris. Ryan also manages his family farm in Montana, is husband to Mandy, is father to 2 kids, has 3 cats, a dog, and enjoys RVing and kayaking during the summer and skiing in the winter.

“We have to help them relax and trust the process, and allow transformation to happen”– Dr. Ryan

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 38 – The Wisdom of Native Traditions with Ben Eiland

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:54:07 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/iGPLObRQFT4

What does spirituality mean?

How do we find meaning and purpose?

What can we learn from the wisdom and experience of Native American traditions?

Discover this important information and many other fascinating insights in this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by addiction, recovery, and spirituality expert Ben Eiland. In this rich conversation, you will find a wealth of wisdom about spirituality, native traditions, practices to reconnect with yourself, and support recovery.

In this episode:

Ben’s journey
Twelve-Step programs
Buddhism and Bone Buddhism
Native American spirituality
Hole in the soul
Existential angst
Spirituality, the inner journey, and its prerequisites
Lakota tradition and ceremonies
Personal relationship with God
SQ21and Cindy Wigglesworth
Emotional IQ
Cultural trauma
Native American healing ceremonies
Creating a path that supports recovery
White Bison
The Red Road Movement
Pipe ceremony
Being a warrior
Native American Church
Psychedelics and healing trauma
The importance of spirituality in recovery

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ben’s email: owlspeak@hotmail.com
Ben’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1507164861
Red Road book resources: http://www.wellbriety.com/books.html
SQ21 Book: https://deepchange.com/sq21book
White Bison: https://whitebison.org
Red Road: https://wellbriety.com

About Ben:

Benjamin Eiland, MA, CATC IV, has been in the chemical dependency treatment and mental health field for over 45 years, with 48 years in personal recovery.

He graduated from California State University Chico with a double major in Anthropology and Psychology, finished the course work in a Masters in Public Administration and received a Masters in Organizational Psychology from J.F.K. University.

He has been an educator in the field of addictive disorders since 1979, holding positions as adjunct professor at College of San Mateo Addiction Studies Program for the last 22 years and the coordinator and instructor for the California State University East Bay Addiction Studies Program.

Ben held positions as an executive director, program manager and clinical director as well as being a counselor in a number of substance abuse treatment programs in the Bay Area.

His approach to the treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders has been the Bio/Psycho/Social and Spiritual Recovery. He considers himself a Seeker and through that Seeking he has explored a variety of ways for a person to find Spiritual recovery, and fill the “Hole in their Soul” that addiction and trauma left.

After all these years, he is still passionate about working with addictive disorders and educating those who choose to follow this path.

“Do you have a personal relationship with what you call God?” – Ben

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 37 – Magical Creative Possibilities and Change with Merlijn Wolsink

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:52:30 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/lKUQEaMCwe8

How can we open to greater creative possibilities?

What tools are available to contribute to and create a different reality?

What is the power of change and choice we all have available?

In this magical episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by change coach, Access Consciousness® Certified Facilitator, Performing Artist, and Best-selling Author Merlijn Wolsink. You will hear this wizard’s vulnerable and powerful experience of diagnosis and disease, and how he has used tools, questions, and creativity to have a different possibility.

In this episode:

Merlijn’s story
HIV diagnosis
Creative arts and healing
Movement and the body
Awareness
Discovering Access Consciousness®
Light and heavy
Who does this belong to?®
The Clearing Statement®
Disempowerment
Healing bodies
Knowing
Change and choosing
Embodying creative energy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: www.merlijnwolsink.com
All links & Socials https://linktr.ee/merlijnwolsink
The Clearing Statement: http://theclearingstatement.com
https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en

About Merlijn:

Merlijn always had a capacity for facilitating change. With a background in creative arts, the stage has always been a place from which he can inspire the world. Using the Access Consciousness® tools, Merlijn’s forté includes energy transformation, taking tension out of bodies naturally, allowing rigid and deep judgments to change, and empowering his clients to navigate the energies surrounding their daily life with ease. Merlijn isn’t the only contributor to his work, Magic Merlot – his Drag Persona – also helps add a less serious and more experimental creative outlet to his coaching practice. His clients have changed depression, long-lasting body pain, healed old and acute injuries and many have also learned to love and receive their body and their life.

“If we can actually move with all of these energies, how much more fun could life be?” – Merlijn

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 36 – Freedom from Trauma & Tension with Erika Neil

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:36:09 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Y-WZ_J_dT7U

What are some efficient ways of working with trauma energy?

How can we choose the modalities that will work for clients?

What are the future possibilities for changing the trauma and tension in the world?

Tune into another amazing episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities which will introduce you to Licensed Clinical Social Worker Erika Neil, whose life experiences, dramatic career change and vision for the future led her to discover some potent and life-changing ways of working with stress, trauma, and tension with methods that enhance creativity and post-traumatic growth.

Erika also guides us through a powerful exercise of immediate relaxation and stress relief.

In this episode:

Erika’s story and career transition
Havening
EMDR
The origins of EMDR
Trauma and the body
Amygdala potentiation
Somatic Experiencing®
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Knowing which modality to use
Having agency
Post-traumatic growth
MRI studies
The Flash Method
Calming exercise
Vision for the future and all of humanity

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.erikaneil.com
ACEP – Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology: https://www.energypsych.org
ACEP Research: https://www.energypsych.org/page/Research_Landing

About Erika:

Erika Neil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area who helps clients overcome the limiting effects of trauma and other difficult life experiences so that they are free to live the life they want. Erika attended Harvard University, Columbia University Law School, and Catholic University School of Social Service. She has specialized training in the treatment of trauma. managing stress and difficult emotions, and strengthening positive emotional states. Erika is a Havening Techniques Trainer and is also a practitioner of EMDR (Eye–Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction), Reiki, Quantum Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, the Flash Technique, and Brainspotting. Erika emphasizes mind-body awareness practices to increase capacity and resilience. Prior to becoming a social worker Erika was a lawyer for abused and neglected children in Washington DC. Havening techniques have brought about dramatic change and growth in her clients and in herself. Erika's style is collaborative, warm, and solution-focused. She was trained by the creator of Havening and was the first certified Havening practitioner in the Washington, DC area.

“It’s like alchemy, you can transform it from feeling distressing and constricted to being expansive and radiant.”– Erika

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 35 – The Healing Power of Scalar Light™ with Tom Paladino

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:04:52 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/wjg8JCzBTc8

What is Scalar Light and how is it different?

How does this energy contribute to mental and physical health?

What is the future of this technology?

Welcome to another episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which you will discover the possibilities and power of Scalar Light with researcher and expert Tom Paladino. You will hear about the origins of this technology, its use and applications, and how it can contribute to our physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing.

In this episode:

Scalar Energy and Scalar Light
Study of Nikola Tesla
Pattern body
Chakra alignment and harmony
Holistic approach
Scalar Energy instruments
Photographs and Scalar Energy
Instructing Scalar instruments
HIV/AIDS clinic in India
Morphic field
Mental health and Scalar Energy
The future of Scalar Light healing
Free trial of Scalar healing

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.scalarlight.com
Free 15-day trial: https://www.scalarlight.com/free-trial/

About Tom:

Tom Paladino is a scalar energy researcher based in Florida. Scalar energy is the fundamental life force found everywhere in the world, space, and universe. It originates from the sun and stars. Chi, prana, OM, mana, life force, pyramid energy, or zero-point energy are synonymous terms for scalar energy.

He theorized that all energy in the universe initiates as scalar energy; and that the sun of our solar system and the stars of the universe are the points of origin, “the storehouses,” for scalar energy. He further theorized that scalar energy is instructive energy, as the entire universe is instructed by this Divine Essence. Subsequently, all spiritual, cognitive, emotional, and physical activity in the universe is initiated and maintained by scalar energy instructions. Scalar energy provides order in the universe.

“This is the never-ending, never fading source of power of the universe.” – Tom

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 34 – LifeQuake™ with Dr. Toni Galardi

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:56:11 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/UVu8lTWtNjw

What is a LifeQuake and what are the stages of it?

How can we express and actualize our fullest potential?

What steps can we take to have more ease in challenging times?

Tune into the latest Kaleidoscope of Possibilities episode in which you will meet author, speaker, and coach Dr. Toni Galardi. You will hear about her powerful story of transformation, the discovery of LifeQuake, and the possibilities of change with quantum healing, shamanism, and astrology.

In this episode:

Dr. Toni’s story, becoming a dot connector
The mythic story
Shamanism
How astrology can contribute
Adding tools to the toolkit
Finding trauma origins
Addiction and recovery
LifeQuake
Boredom
The LifeQuake stages
Meditation
Abundance
Contribution
Working with Dr. Galardi
Tips for challenging times

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://drtonigalardi.com
LifeQuake Website: https://lifequake.com
Monthly Program: https://drtonigalardi.com/lifequake-miracles-tribe/

About Dr. Toni:

In 1990, Dr. Toni Galardi coined the term LifeQuake to describe the birthing pains of each individual and humanity as a whole waking up to the next level of our evolution.

She has been a professional speaker and career transitions expert for over twenty-five years on the subject of change mastery, resilience and discovering your true purpose to groups as diverse as Xerox, Sony, and the National Association of Women in Business.

Ahead of her time, in 1995, Dr. Galardi designed a holistic, evolutionary model rooted in the neuroscience of mastering change that connected one’s ability to awaken and make changes pre-emptively on the personal level with our very global survival. She called it The LifeQuake Repurposing Roadmap that then became a groundbreaking book published as The LifeQuake Phenomenon: How to Thrive (not just survive) in Times of Personal and Global Upheaval.

Her mission through The LifeQuake Repurposing Roadmap is to assist organizations and individuals globally in preparing for their next chapter through “resilient restructuring” while stopping the chronic pattern of waiting until a major crisis hits.

“When a person is going through a LifeQuake the soul is breaking through.”– Dr. Toni

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 33 – Wondrous Possibilities With Your Body with Dr. Glenna Rice

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:21:27 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/-f829-HvwUQ

What is actually possible with bodies?

How do you get people to more awareness and choice with bodies?

What is Energetic Manual Therapy and how can you learn and apply it?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, you will meet Physical Therapist, Access Consciousness® Certified Facilitator, and creator of EMT- Energetic Manual Therapy, Dr. Glenna Rice, DPT. You will hear about the fascinating connection between the body, being, and the universe and discover dynamic questions, powerful stories of change, and infinite possibilities for healing.

In this episode:

Glenna’s path to this work
Access Consciousness®
The fragmentation of Western medicine
Getting people to choose
Seeing a different possibility
Powerful questions
Mental health, addiction, and the body
EMT- Energetic Manual Therapy
Access Bars®
Points of view and judgments locked in the body
Being present with your body
Trauma
Empowerment paradigm
C-Section or surgical events
Who does this belong to?®
Images from television and the body
Possibilities for your body
Animals and EMT

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.drglennarice.com
Access Classes with Glenna: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/public-profiles/dr.-glenna-rice/
Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com
Access Bars: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/bars

About Dr. Glenna:

Dr. Glenna Rice, DPT is a Physical Therapist, certified in Access Consciousness®, Joy of Business, and Conscious Parenting, and is the creator of EMT- Energetic Manual Therapy. Glenna is also multi-Amazon-best-selling co-author.

She earned her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California and has been working with dancers, athletes, children and anyone who is asking for something greater with their body and lives for over 25 years.

She knows that anything that the body is creating, be it injuries, pain, disease, discomfort or disability can change when you are asking questions from awareness, consciousness and no judgment, and has seen the tangible results in thousands of clients.

She is the owner of Access Physical Therapy in San Rafael, CA and has created a worldwide business from the ground up through individual client sessions, group workshops, classes and speaking. Glenna travels internationally throughout the year to speak and lead classes in Europe, Canada, Australia, Central and South America, Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.

“What is your body actually telling you with each one of your symptoms?” – Dr. Glenna

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 32 – Right Recovery for You with Marilyn Bradford

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:10:05 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/jqMHZlhtDy0

What is addiction?

What is Right Recovery for You and how is it different?

How can we empower our clients to choose?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, you will discover this amazing information and hear a rich and dynamic conversation between Dr. Adriana Popescu and speaker, author, Access Consciousness® and Right Recovery for You Facilitator Marilyn Bradford, LCSW, CFMW, and Med.

Tune in to hear powerful questions, tools and possibilities to empower yourself and your clients.

In this episode:

Marilyn discovers Access Consciousness®
Gary Douglas
Right Recovery for You
Different than talk therapy
The primary addiction
The energy of addiction
Being present
Awareness
Stories
Asking questions
Creating space and ease with laughter
The power of your difference
Taking on other people’s addictions
The addiction to healing, helping and saving
Abuse
Meaning and significance
Choice and empowerment
Therapists and superiority

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.marilynbradford.com
Classes: https://www.marilynbradford.com/upcoming-classes.html
Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com
Gary Douglas: https://garymdouglas.com

About Marilyn:

Marilyn Bradford, LCSW, CFMW, and MEd., is an author, therapist, teacher, and speaker who gives lectures and workshops about addiction worldwide. Her groundbreaking book, “Right Recovery for You,” offers a radical and effective approach to ending any addictive or compulsive disorder. Marilyn has worked in the field of addiction for over 30 years.

Finding traditional treatment ineffective, she approached Gary Douglas, the founder of Access Consciousness®, to see what might be possible.

Together they founded Right Recovery for You, LLC, a unique program which utilizes transformational tools and techniques to empower people to permanently end addictive behavior. Results from using this model include decreased treatment time, an absence of cravings, an increase of self-awareness and mastery, and self-esteem, as well as the freedom for the client to move on and generate and create a life they truly desire.

Marilyn facilitates tele-classes, in-person classes, and private sessions dealing with all ways that addiction shows up, including but not limited to: addiction to judgment, being wrong, alcohol, relationships, food and eating “disorders”, cigarettes, poverty, drugs, fixing other people’s problems, polarity and playing small. She is also a certified Access Facilitator and facilitates Bars and Foundation classes.

“What is right about your addiction that you are not getting?” – Marilyn

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 31 – Creating Change with Coaching with Charlotte Terrell

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:39:15 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/07DdTqNn0pk

What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

What freedoms and possibilities are available with coaching?

What are The Four C’s and Actionable Steps?

Discover this enlightening information and much more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by transformational life coach, speaker, and author Charlotte Terrell.

In this lighthearted and laughter-filled conversation you will hear about simple tools, life skills, and empowering steps to create change, move towards your own goals, and contribute to others right away.

In this episode:

Charlotte’s story and her inspirations
Coaching vs. therapy
Coaching in life and sports
Professional women and men
Life balance
Self-acceptance and self-love
Tools for change
The Blotting Exercise
Perfectionism
David Burns
The Four C’s
Listening with your eyes and heart
Reading the room
The freedom of coaching
Actionable goals
Incorporating laughter and gratitude
Feeding your spirit

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.charlotteeterrell.com
Email: charlotte@charlotteeterrell.com
The Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ or https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23878688-the-5-love-languages

About Charlotte:

Charlotte Terrell has worked as a Clinical Therapist. Currently, she is a Transformational Life Coach, Speaker and Author. She has evoked changes and positively impacted the lives of hundreds with her authentic, insightful wisdom, and witty approach to life and its circumstances. Charlotte has authored three books. She has founded two companies; she currently owns/operates Images Motivational Consultant Agency, which is designed to support, assist, and improve the lives of individuals, groups, and families in the areas of compassion, communication, confidence, and coping. Her mission is to help people rediscover their Power, peace, and happiness.

“What actions can you take to change your situation?” – Charlotte

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 30 – Celebrating a Year of Alternative Mental Health Perspectives w/Dr. Adriana Popescu & Guests

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:23:00 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/WOk1Te3DDsY

What are the many gifts of the past year?

What have former guests of the podcast been choosing and creating?

What are the possibilities for the future of mental health?

Tune into this very special one-year anniversary episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which former guests join Dr. Adriana Popescu and listeners of the show to celebrate world-changing conversations, creativity, collaborative possibilities, the future of mental health and healing, and so much more.

You will hear the distinguished voices of Dr. Scott Walker, TJ Woodward, Julie O. Perkins, Marnie Reasor, Manohar Croke, Amy St. Hilaire and Jean Border.

In this episode:

Celebrating the podcast
Updates from former guests
Working as a team to create greater
Gratitude and caring
Increases in suicide and addiction
What the guests are seeing with clients
Self-care and stress relief
Caring for your body
Taking a break from TV and technology
Favorite ways to reconnect
The gift of animals
The future of mental health
The gifts of Covid
Clients with Covid or vaccine issues
Homeopathic and other remedies
Supporting people in challenging times
The role of research
Bringing alternative perspectives to the mainstream

Resources mentioned in this episode:

TJ Woodward: https://www.tjwoodward.com
Dr. Scott Walker: https://www.netmindbody.com
Jean Border: https://jeanborder.com/
Amy St. Hilaire: https://www.amysthilaire.com
Julie O. Perkins: http://julieoperkins.com/
Manohar Croke: https://colorpuncture.org
Marnie Reasor: https://resplendenthealing.com/

About the guests:

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 the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method™, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction.

Dr. Scott Walker: is the creator of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), a chiropractor, author, dynamic and motivating speaker. Dr. Walker began teaching NET Seminars in 1988 and later, in 1994, created unique homeopathic NET Remedies products to support the NET process. He is frequently requested to speak at national professional meetings, and his articles on NET have been published in a number of professional journals. As the Founder of The ONE (Our Net Effect) Research Foundation, a nonprofit multi-disciplinary health education, research, and service organization, he is actively supporting research exploring the effectiveness and various applications of NET.

Marnie Reasor, CCH: is passionate about the life-changing results homeopathy provides for women. Her clients achieve freedom from hormonal imbalances, headaches and digestive problems. She is a Certified Classical Homeopath (CCH) of the Council of Homeopathic Certification, which has qualified only 500 homeopaths in the U.S. and Canada.

Jean Border: is an intuitive, a Holistic Healer, a passionate coach, and a mentor for other healers. She incorporates various healing modalities such as The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and Emotional Freedom Technique (or Tapping) to help her clients shed emotional baggage that might be negatively impacting their outlook, health, or emotional state. She is the author of the new book series Energy Healing 101 available on Amazon.

Amy St. Hilaire: is a lover of nature and growth. She is the Founder of MIND+BODY Healing University with 22 years’ experience as a Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist and Transformational Life & Health Coach. Her entire career is helping people heal trauma, limiting beliefs, fear, relationship cycles and all sorts of other things to shift their mindset and enjoy their lives.

Julie O. Perkins: is a coach, teacher, motivational speaker, radio show host, international best-selling author, energy worker/healer, breast cancer sur-thriver and shamanic practitioner.

She’s a Certified Life Coach (CLC) with a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF), with specialties in Energy Leadership and Life Transitions as well as an Access Consciousness® practitioner.

Manohar Croke, MA, Diplomate ECP: is the author of the book entitled: “Energy Psychology Using Light and Color: opening bodymind pathways to relieve traumatic stress and enhance psychological well-being with Esogetic Colorpuncture.” She directs the U.S. Esogetic Colorpuncture Institute and has taught this bodymind method of color acu-light therapy to alternative healers and psychotherapists nationwide for over 26 years.

“This podcast has been such a joy for me to create and share with the world, and one of my favorite parts about it has been connecting with these amazing guests.” – 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! (www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 29 – The Magic of Natural Medicine with Stephanie Marohn

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:01:39 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Jcf5QnscbMU

What is natural medicine?

What are the possibilities with mental health conditions?

What is the future of mental health?

Find this fascinating information and so much more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by mind-body-spirit author Stephanie Marohn.

They discuss Stephanie’s extensive work with animals, the creation of her animal sanctuary, and her continued explorations in the field of energy psychology and energy medicine.

In this episode:

Stephanie’s turning point
Energy medicine
Healing touch for animals
The Flag Foundation
Stephanie’s animal sanctuary
PTSD
Stephanie’s books
The five levels of healing
Ancestors
Depression and anxiety
Dr. William Walsh
Dr. Klinghardt
Margot Kidder
Alternative therapies for mental health conditions
Dr. Dawson Church
Western medicine
Looking for a holistic practitioner
Dr. Asha Clinton, Advanced Integrative Therapy
The future of mental health
A multi-modal approach
Nutritional approaches

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: www.stephaniemarohn.com
Blog: www.stephaniemarohn.com/blog
Facebook:facebook.com/StephanieMarohn
Further bio info at:http://www.stephaniemarohn.com/author.html
Crazywise film: https://crazywisefilm.com
Dr. William Walsh: www.walshinstitute.org
Advanced Integrative Therapy/Dr. Asha Clinton: https://ait.institute
ACEP: https://www.energypsych.org

About Stephanie:

Stephanie Marohn (pronounced marone) is the author of 10 books, including What the Animals Taught Me: Stories of Love and Healing from a Farm Animal Sanctuary, seven books on natural medicine, and the anthologies Audacious Aging and Goddess Shift: Women Leading for a Change. Her writing has also appeared in magazines, newspapers, and poetry, prayer, and travel-writing anthologies.

Stephanie runs the Animal Messenger Sanctuary, a safe haven for farm animals, and has an animal communication and energy medicine practice. Since 1993, she has operated Angel Editing Services, specializing in books on mind-body-spirit topics.

Natural medicine books by Stephanie Marohn:

The Natural Medicine Guide to Addiction

The Natural Medicine Guide to Anxiety Disorders

The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism

The Natural Medicine Guide to Bipolar Disorder

The Natural Medicine Guide to Depression

The Natural Medicine Guide to Schizophrenia

Natural Medicine First Aid Remedies

“Mental illness is a healer trying to be born.” – Stephanie

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 28 – The Miracle of Homeopathy with Marnie Reasor

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:01:14 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ptkSTwZ3VN8

What is homeopathy and how is it different?

What are the useful applications for those with mental health symptoms?

Is homeopathy a good fit for you or your clients?

Discover this vital information and so much more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Marnie Reasor, CCH.

They explore the fascinating origins of homeopathy and discuss how homeopaths work with clients, select remedies, and work with nature.

You will also hear a compelling case study that demonstrates how easily and powerfully homeopathy can be used to heal the body and its symptoms as well as a person’s emotions, energetic patterns, heartbreak, and trauma.

In this episode:

Marnie’s discovery of homeopathy
Homeopathy explained
Emotional healing
Fixed perceptions
Mind-body connection
Like cures like
The origins of homeopathy
Finding a remedy
Analysis after taking a remedy
Plant, animal, or mineral remedy
Energy patterns and trauma
Homeopathic remedy show and tell
A dynamic case study

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Marnie's website: ResplendentHealing.com
45-minute Discovery Sessions (special price for KOP listeners): https://resplendenthealing.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=21305452
Book: Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine http://www.drdooley.net/Book.pdf

About Marnie:

Marnie Reasor, CCH is passionate about the life-changing results homeopathy provides for women. Her clients achieve freedom from hormonal imbalances, headaches and digestive problems. After a twelve-year struggle with chronic illnesses, Marnie regained her health after consulting a classical homeopath. Inspired by the way homeopathy improved her life, she decided to become a homeopath to help others experience the same benefits.

With over 19 years of dedication to women’s health, Marnie earned a degree from The School of Homeopathy, New York, a four-year graduate program and completed four years of clinical training. Marnie has been a homeopathy consultant since 2001, and continues to take advanced courses in her field. She is a Certified Classical Homeopath (CCH) of the Council of Homeopathic Certification, which has qualified only 500 homeopaths in the U.S. and Canada.

Marnie also supports her clients with Plant Stem Cells and nutritional counseling. With her compassionate approach, she offers healing prayers for clients who are interested. Marnie is often described as warm, encouraging, and committed to helping women discover vibrant health.

“We believe that the body has a natural healing system that has its own wisdom.” – Marnie

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 27 – Logosynthesis with Dr. Willem Lammers

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:53:38 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/tksuQbZjtaA

What is Logosynthesis and how was it developed?

How is this approach used in mental health and trauma treatment?

What is it like to experience Logosynthesis as a client?

Discover this and so much more when you tune in to another beautiful and empowering episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Dr. Willem Lammers, creator of Logosynthesis, a model for healing and development.

You will hear about the advent of Logosynthesis, learn its myriad therapeutic applications, and even be guided through a peaceful and calming experience of this dynamic method for changing frozen perceptions and core beliefs.

In this episode:

Dr. Lammers story
A model based on four assumptions
The power of words
Logosynthesis
The field
The meaning of the word Logosynthesis
Mental health and trauma
The story or experience
Frozen energy
Accessing and resolving pain
Trauma therapy for veterans
The matrix
Core beliefs
Talk therapy
Learning Logosynthesis
An experience of Logosynthesis

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Logosynthesis Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/logosynthesis
Website: www.logosynthesis.net
International Association: https://www.logosynthesis.international
Videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuv5yoDbntXGCzC5pd2gy1Q/featured
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K4K2XDV/ref=nosim?tag=ias-21
Logosynthesis programs: www.logosynthesis.net/online
Dr. Larry Nims: https://www.besetfreefast.com

About Dr. Lammers:

Dr. Willem Lammers, TSTA, is a psychologist, psychotherapist, and coach for individuals and organizations. For many years he has led ias, a leading training institute in the field of work-related counseling in Switzerland.

Since the beginning of his professional development, Willem has worked at the boundaries of body, mind, and spirit. He is trained in bioenergetics, transactional analysis, gestalt therapy, hypnotherapy, NLP, EMDR, and energy psychology. He is an experienced lecturer and trainer.

In 2005 he discovered the principles of Logosynthesis and since he has dedicated his time, experience, knowledge, and energy to develop and spread this beautiful model. He is the author of 10 books.

“Words can move energy.” – Dr. Willem

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 26 – Healing with Family Constellations with Lynn Ervin

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:04:39 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/EoeoWvkLyhs

What is the role of the family and ancestors in trauma healing?

What is a Family Constellation and how does it work?

How much healing is possible with this type of energy work?

There are so many fascinating new frontiers of energetic healing to discover on the latest episode of the Kaleidoscope of Possibilities Podcast. This time Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by psychotherapist, bodyworker, musician, educator, and Family Constellations facilitator, Lynn Ervin.

They discuss the infinite creative and healing possibilities available when we work with the unseen world, unearth family trauma, acknowledge ancestors, and engage with Family Constellations.

Tune in to discover the amazing gift of opening the door to this information, energy, and awareness.

In this episode:

Lynn’s crossroads
Discovering bodywork
Shamanic traditions
Bert Hellinger and the Zulu tribe
Ancestral work
Family Constellations
The Orders of Love
Trauma treatment
Family history and origins
Healing
The role of acknowledgment
Family Constellation facilitation
Representatives
Online Constellations
Systemic Constellations

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Lynn’s Website: https://lynnervin.com
Bert Hellinger & Family Constellations: https://www.hellinger.com/en/family-constellation/goo
Sarah Payton website: https://sarahpeyton.com
Your Resonant Self: https://www.yourresonantself.com
Constellations you can attend online:

Katherine Revoir: https://richerliving.org/family-constellations/

Michelle Masters: https://michellemastersnlp.com/family-constellations/

About Lynn:

Lynn Ervin is a Northern California-based psychotherapist who brings four decades of personal and professional growth and experience informed by her unique perspective as a mixed-race woman, musician, bodyworker, and educator. Lynn holds a BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree in Social Work from San Jose State University.

Lynn’s work is grounded in the belief that when experiencing trauma (either your own or ancestral), and feeling overwhelmed by painful emotions, self-doubt, and anxiety, we often develop coping skills that don’t get to the root of, or resolve our symptoms, but instead, actually perpetuate and bury the issue. This keeps us stuck in the same inherited narrative, behavior, and patterns of family trauma, abuse, and addiction that prevent the healing needed to move forward in our lives with compassion.

Lynn’s approach is steeped in the study of Transgenerational Trauma, Attachment Theory, Family Systems, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and Nonviolent Communication. She weaves trauma-informed somatic approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, and Family Constellations, while drawing on the wisdom of several indigenous culture’s earth-based traditions, including German psychologist Bert Hellinger’s Family Constellation work, which is an adaptation from the Zulu people of South Africa. Lynn is also a Mesa holder in the cross cultural Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Lineage of Don Oscar Miro Quesada, as well as a stick diviner and shrine keeper in the lineage of the Dagara people of West Africa.

Often, connections aren’t seen unless we look deeply into the symptom and the family history and ask the right questions. A skilled Family Facilitator can help you to connect the dots. Lynn understands how to help her clients move towards a felt sense of belonging and self-compassion by teaching them how to make sense of the trauma stored in their bodies and the origins of their suffering.

“It is very powerful and it gets to the root of the trauma, that could be ancestral.”

– Lynn

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 25 – Hearing Voices – Psychosis or Something Else? with Brittany Quagan

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:42:39 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/rqqSwMb4yFg

What would it be like if we didn’t judge our clients for their experiences?

What if hearing voices is far more common than we recognize?

What is the Yale COPE Project and what is its target?

Tune in to find these potent discoveries and more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by licensed clinical therapist, co-director of the Yale COPE Project, psychic and medium Brittany Quagan, M.S., LPC.

You will hear how we can empower our clients with a different possibility when they are hearing voices and learn that there is so much more available to us to when we work with these perceptual experiences, instead of against them.

In this episode:

Brittany’s powerful story and experiences of hearing voices
Western paradigms versus traditional cultures
The mediums of Lily Dale
Voice hearers
Taking the control and power back
Fear, stigmas, and sanity
Exploration
The role of trauma
Shameful thoughts
Challenging beliefs and thoughts
Empowering people
Empathic gifts
Learning to work with experiences
The Cope Project (Control Over Perceptual Experiences)
Creating a scale to measure control of experiences
Hopes for the project
The role of medication
Resources for the mental health professional

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Email: Quagan@yale.edu
Cope project: https://www.spirit.research.yale.edu
Lily Dale: https://www.lilydaleassembly.org
Hearing Voices Movement: https://www.hearing-voices.org
The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS): http://www.isps.org

About Brittany:

Brittany Quagan, M.S., LPC is a licensed clinical therapist, co-director of the Yale COPE Project, associate clinic coordinator of the PRIME Clinic, and psychic/medium. As a person with lived experience with hearing and feeling things that others typically don’t and experiencing her own struggles with mental illness, Brittany works to help others on their journey to healing and empowerment.

“Millions and millions of people hear voices…I hear voices and my voices have never, ever, ever been a problem for me.” – Brittany

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 24 – Mental Illness or Entity Awareness? with Julia Sotas Mattis

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:34:52 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/YqBGV4DgyYM

What gift is entity awareness?

What if your weirdness is something wonderful?

How can engaging with entities be healing for you, them, and the world?

You won’t want to miss this totally amazing episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Julia Sotas Mattis, Access Consciousness® Certified Facilitator, Talk to the Entities™ and Right Voice For You Facilitator.

You will hear the vulnerable and empowering story of Julia’s teenage experience with a family member’s death, the onset of mental illness symptoms and the discovery of the tools that allowed her to gain her awareness, freedom and ultimately herself.

You may just find pieces of you, that you have never been able to access before, in this enlightening conversation.

In this episode:

How Julia came to this work
Mental health symptoms emerge
How Julia found a way out of depression
Discovering Access Consciousness®
Empowering people
Being psychic
Who does this belong to?
Light and heavy tool
What happens when we die
Paranoia, anxiety and awareness
Communicating and healing entities
Family history of mental illness
Entities and mental disorders
Talk to the Entities™
Shannon O’Hara
Entities with anxiety
The gift of entity intelligence
Embracing weirdness

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://www.juliasotas.com
Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en
Talk to the Entities: https://www.talktotheentities.com
Shannon O’Hara: https://www.shannon-ohara.com

About Julia:

Julia Sotas is a Certified Facilitator of Access Consciousness®, Talk to the Entities™ and, Right Voice for You.

She helps with the creation of Access Consciousness events as a global event creator hosting classes for the founders around the world.

Julia travels facilitating her own workshops on consciousness in Tokyo, Budapest, New Zealand Italy and France.

Julia holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg, Canada.

You can find her Podcast on iTunes at “A Different Reality.”

“There is such a joy in opening that door and communicating with the spirit world.” – Julia

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 23 – What Does it Mean to Be #Unharmable? with TJ Woodward and Jeremy Miller

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:31:23 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/rvjbwNKjQ04

How can we help people access their own inner wisdom?

What is the unharmed, unharmable self?

How can we create the space and energy to invite the greatest possibilities for healing?

Discover this vital and timely information and so much more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by TJ Woodward and Jeremy Miller of Conscious Recovery.

In this fun and dynamic conversation, they unwind traditional thinking, celebrate holistic and empowering possibilities with addiction, trauma, and mental health treatment and discuss the powerful new movement, #unharmable.

You will be inspired with different possibilities for yourself, your clients, and for a greater world.

In this episode:

How TJ & Jeremy came to this work
Limitations in standard mental health and addiction treatment
Holistic approaches
The four rooms
The body and healing
Accessing our inner wisdom
Creating the space and energy for healing
Core negative beliefs and their origins
Connecting with our true nature
Empowerment
Energetic awareness
Doing our own healing work
Unharmed and #unharmable
Inherent perfection
Jeremy’s school story and false beliefs
Spiritual disconnection
The two-fold path
Conscious Recovery
The future of this movement

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: https://unharmable.com
Conscious Recovery Website: https://consciousrecovery.com
TJ’s website: https://www.tjwoodward.com
Conscious Recovery Book: https://consciousrecovery.com/store/
Conscious Recovery Workbook and other books by TJ Woodward & Dr. Adriana Popescu - https://consciousrecovery.com/store/
Unharmable Course: https://unharmable.mykajabi.com
Conscious Recovery for clinicians: https://www.wholehearted.org/title/conscious-recovery-for-professionals/
Conscious Recovery for individuals: https://www.wholehearted.org/title/the-conscious-recovery-experience/

About TJ Woodward:

He is 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, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm. He was also given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith and is 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 books Conscious Being: Awakening to your True Nature and Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction.

About Jeremy:

Jeremy Miller has been working in the addiction treatment field for over 12 years in a variety of capacities, including counselor, group facilitator, marketing expert and business development. He is currently the chief marketing officer of Conscious Recovery.

“That place exists within all of us, and that place is unharmed, no harm has come to that place and it is unharmable.” – Jeremy

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 22 – Energy Psychology Using Light and Color with Manohar Croke

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:11:15 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/jQh_RuhdJBc

How do light and color frequencies affect our wellbeing?

What is Esogetic Colorpuncture™ and what is a session like?

How is the use of light and color different than other meridian based therapies?

Tune in to discover these exciting revelations and more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Energy Psychology Using Light and Color author Manohar Croke, M.A., Dipl ECP.

They discuss the fascinating use of light and color to contribute to our mental health, bodies, spirit and creativity. You will hear about the many applications of the Esogetic Colorpuncture technique and how to incorporate the information of light and color into your life and addiction, trauma and psychotherapy work.

In this episode:

Manohar’s introduction to Colorpuncture
Peter Mandel
Esogetic described
Kirlian photographs
Colorpuncture
Working with this technology
Light tools
Difference from other modalities
Frequencies of light and color
Energy and information
Colors, light, and our wellbeing
A typical treatment
Trauma and ancestral trauma
Origins of energetic imprinting, life script
Colorpuncture in therapy and addiction treatment
Systems for clients to use on their own
Crystals and oil
Dreams and dream-work
Colorpuncture as an adjunct therapy
Colors in life

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Guest website: https://colorpuncture.org
Book – Energy Psychology Using Light & Color: https://colorpuncture.org/product/new-book-energy-psychology-using-light-and-color/
Classes & Events: https://colorpuncture.org/events/
Peter Mandel: https://colorpuncture.org/about/peter-mandel/

About Manohar:

Manohar Croke, MA, Diplomate ECP, is the author of the book entitled: Energy Psychology Using Light and Color: Opening Bodymind Pathways to Relieve Traumatic Stress and Enhance Psychological Well-Being with Esogetic Colorpuncture. She directs the U.S. Esogetic Colorpuncture Institute and has taught this body-mind method of color acu-light therapy to alternative healers and psychotherapists nationwide for over 26 years.

Manohar has also maintained a private practice since 1992 and currently practices in Boulder, CO. She has a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and is trained in Trauma Resolution Therapy, as well as a system of spiritual inquiry called the Diamondlogos Approach, in which different color frequencies are associated with different aspects of Being. As a Colorado Unlicensed Psychotherapist and Certified Life Coach, she combines counseling and coaching with the power of light and color to assist her clients in whole person healing, nervous system regulation and realigning with their soul path information.

“All kinds of really unusual and interesting memories and feelings come to the surface really easily when you use light and color.” – Manohar

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 21 – What is Access Consciousness®? with Dr. Dain Heer

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:04:20 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/m87jrazYjYE

What inspiration can we be to a greater possibility?

How can we empower people to know what they know?

What can Access Consciousness® tools contribute to mental health and wellbeing?

Tune into a fun and phenomenal episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by author, speaker, facilitator of change and co-creator of Access Consciousness, Dr. Dain Heer.

You will hear about how dynamically the Access Consciousness tools can impact people’s lives, experience the joy of possibilities, and walk away with some amazing ways to create more ease and freedom for you and your clients.

In this episode:

Dr. Dain’s story of change
Access Consciousness®
Access Bars®
The Clearing Statement®
ESB – Energetic Synthesis of Being
The energetic basis of mental health issues
Sensitive people and awareness
People with stress, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts
Who does this belong to?®
Wrongness as a strongness
Cutting off your awareness
Empowering our clients
Definition of consciousness
Perfectionism
Access tools and mental illness
Asking questions
Interesting point of view
Going against our knowing
Finding the lie

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Dain Heer website: https://drdainheer.com
Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/
The Clearing Statement: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/theclearingstatement
Dreaming Big, Creating Bigger, a free class with Dr. Dain: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/class-catalog/telecallseries/access-telecall-series/dreaming-big-creating-bigger---free-webinar-with-dr.-dain-heer/#?PageSize=10&SortBy=startDate&Descending=false&CurrentPageNumber=1&ClassTitles=411605&OccurrenceTypes=TeleSeries&PublishedStatus=Published&DisplayOnlyStreamedClasses=false&DisplayOnlyPopClasses=false
Access Bars: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/bars
ESB: https://drdainheer.com/energetic-synthesis-of-being/
Tour of Consciousness: https://www.youtube.com/user/drdainheer
X-Men Movies: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120903/

About Dr. Heer:

Dr. Dain Heer is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and facilitator of consciousness and change. For over 20 years, he has been inviting people to embrace their true greatness—people from every culture, country, age, and social strata of society.

In his talks and workshops, he uses a unique set of tools and provides step-by-step energetic processes to get people out of the answers, conclusions, and judgments that are keeping them stuck in a cycle of no choice and no change – leading them into the moments of awe that have the power to change anything.

Originally trained as a chiropractor, he has a completely different approach to healing by facilitating people to tap into and recognize their own abilities and knowing… always reminding them that they don’t have to look outside of themselves for what it is they are seeking, to live without apology, with total presence, no longer needing to hide their differences and unique capacities from the world.

Today Dain is acknowledged worldwide for his unique perspectives on consciousness and personal transformation, which is unlike anything else out there. He is the co-creator of Access Consciousness, along with the founder, Gary Douglas, and also known for his unique energetic transformation process, called The Energetic Synthesis of Being (ESB).

“A lot of Access is about showing you the gift in these things that you somehow thought were a curse…What if everything that you have been taught is a wrongness of you, is actually a strongness?” – Dr. Dain

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

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https://adriana-popescu.mykajabi.com/self-sabotage

EP 20 – What is Psychological Reversal? with Dr. Adriana Popescu

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:15:07 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/1nKEEMWAKnI

Would you like to join Dr. Popescu for a deep dive into this topic?

March 24 @ 12 PM PST is an exciting event:

What is a psychological reversal?

What is really stopping us from having everything we desire?

What techniques are available to change self-sabotage?

This episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities is an exciting one. Your host, Dr. Adriana Popescu, clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, empowerment coach, presents the fascinating and enlightening topic of psychological reversal.

Dr. Popescu explores the origins of psychological reversal, the energetic roots of self-sabotage and she also shares numerous techniques and modalities to heal and transform these destructive patterns.

Tune in to be inspired to truly create a life of infinite possibilities.

In this episode:

Psychological reversal
Energetic congruence
Knowing what your ask is
Programming
Targets
Applied kinesiology and muscle testing
Lie detector tests
O-ring self-test
Subconscious mind
Inner saboteurs
Energy psychology and tapping
EFT
Be Set Free Fast™
NET
Releasing psychological reversal
Financial success
Addressing limiting energies
Surround the dragon
Other lifetimes
Getting energetically congruent

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Adriana Popescu website: https://adrianapopescu.org
Psychological Reversal class: https://adriana-popescu.mykajabi.com/Psychological%20Reversal
TJ Woodward: https://kaleidoscopeofpossibilities.podbean.com/e/kaleidoscope-podcast-ep-5-tj-woodward/
What The Bleep Do We Know?: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0399877/
The Secret: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0846789/
Dr. Roger Callahan: http://www.rogercallahan.com/callahan.php
Dr. Larry Nims: https://kaleidoscopeofpossibilities.podbean.com/e/ep-18-–-be-set-free-fast™-with-dr-larry-nims/
Be Set Free Fast™: https://www.besetfreefast.com/what-is-be-set-free-fast
Dr. Walker: https://kaleidoscopeofpossibilities.podbean.com/e/ep-9-–-what-is-net-with-dr-scott-walker/
Gary Douglas: https://garymdouglas.com
Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com
Videos of Dr. Adriana from Casalborgone: https://youtu.be/0_905Nu14Zg
Castello Di Casalborgone: https://www.castellodicasalborgone.com

“A judgment is usually at the root of a psychological reversal.” – Dr. Adriana

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 19 – Kundalini Energy Awakening with Debora Cohen

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:19:56 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/PKVlZU0E_d0

What are the chakras?

What can we discover about Kundalini energy and its role in transformation?

How can awakening Kundalini better serve the planet and all creation?

Explore these topics and more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with coach, author, speaker, and energy health practitioner Debora Cohen.

They discuss the magic, mystery and possibilities of the chakras and Kundalini energy’s power to awaken and transform.

There is also a dynamic meditation that you will want to listen to over and over.

In this episode:

Debra’s story and inspiration to do this work
Chakras and the chakra system
Connection to the body
Kundalini energy
Aura system
Energy imbalances and mental health
Trauma healing
Kundalini awakening
Transformation
Kundalini awakening and mental health
How Debora works with clients
Goddess invocation meditation
Feeling grounded

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Debora’s website: https://training.coach
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kundalini-Empowering-Mind-Body-Heart/dp/1504375122/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kundalini%3A+Empowering+the+mind+body+soul&qid=1593577096&sr=8-1
Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP): https://www.energypsych.org
Certified Energy Health Practitioner Certificate: https://www.energypsych.org/page/CEPCertProgram

About Debora:

Debora is a yoga, fitness, meditation and medical qigong instructor. She developed an online chakra/kundalini training program called Kundalini Awakening Transformation Therapy (KATT), and is the author of Kundalini: Empowering the Mind, Body, Heart and Soul.

With doctorate level education in clinical transpersonal psychology, her modalities include: CEP, TFT, EFT, meridian and chakra-based therapies, Master-Instructor Integrated Energy Therapist (IET), Soul Detective, Reiki, and Energy Medicine.

Debora's private practice offers innovative energy-based, transformational coaching that has been shown to help release the energetic impact of stressful life events. She emphasizes human potential’s ability towards performance, health, happiness, creativity, success and fulfillment.

“Like a symphony [the chakras] are all playing this beautiful sound and they all want to show this beautiful light, and it is beautiful when it is all in harmony.” – Debora

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 18 – Be Set Free Fast™ with Dr. Larry Nims

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:43:33 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/mnanVvkToqw

What is (Be Set Free Fast) BSFF ?

How can we use BSFF to access the subconscious sources of psychological distress?

How quickly and easily can we have freedom from limiting beliefs, doubt, toxic emotions, fears and addictive behaviors?

Tune into another highly enlightening episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, in which Dr. Adriana talks with psychologist and author Dr. Larry Nims about his innovative technique, Be Set Free Fast.

In this delightful conversation you will hear how BSFF was developed, learn about how it is used, discover remarkable success stories and find possibilities for greater freedom.

Dr. Nims also guides us through a sample of the BSFF technique so that you can walk away with your own personal experience of change.

In this episode:

Dr. Nims’ story
Energy Psychology
Dr. Roger Callahan and the Five Minute Phobia Cure
The development of Be Set Free Fast
Be Set Free Fast acronym
Success with a patient with fear of flying
Getting rid of fears
Using cues
Automatic reactions and programs in the subconscious mind
Muscle testing
Fast and immediate results
Dr. Adriana’s dissertation
Scientific process
Happiness and reduced reactivity
The stoppers protocol
A sample experience of BSFF
Releasing blame, shame and doubt

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Larry Nims’ website: https://www.besetfreefast.com
Be Set Free Fast Store: https://www.besetfreefast.com/apps/webstore/products/show/7160392
DVD Set: https://www.besetfreefast.com/apps/webstore/products/show/7160465
Sessions: https://www.besetfreefast.com/apps/webstore/products/show/7160506
Dr. Callahan: http://www.rogercallahan.com/callahan.php
Five Minute Phobia Cure: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142961.Five_Minute_Phobia_Cure

About Dr. Nims:

Dr. Larry Nims has invested more than 56 years of his lifetime career as a psychologist, psychotherapist, college professor, worldwide consultant, speaker, trainer, personal coach and author. Larry’s additional professional training was in the fields of Gestalt Therapy, Neuro-linguistic Programming and Energy Psychology.

Because of his disappointment with the limitations of traditional psychotherapy methodology and effectiveness, he developed a unique and innovative treatment method that he named Be Set Free Fast™ or BSFF. The key to this powerful technique is the instant elimination of the causal source of all psychological problems, i.e. subconscious programs that trigger maladaptive psychological and psychical reactions.

His book Be Set Free Fast A Revolutionary New Way to Eliminate Your Discomforts has been sold throughout the world and used extensively in seminars in the US and other countries as has his DVD training set, Be Set Free Fast: The Lifetime Work of Dr. Larry Nims.

Larry has been honored and acclaimed by professional organizations throughout the world for his invaluable contributions to the field of psychotherapy. At a youthful 86 years of age, Larry is still conducting webinars and individual counseling sessions via telephone, Skype and Zoom.

“You can eliminate the whole darn issue, and all of the manifestations of it, with one use of the cue, which is pretty amazing.” – Dr. Larry

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 17 – The Bengston Energy Healing Method® with Dr. William Bengston

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:32:17 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/7JaFDV-mBLk

Can healing be taught?

What are clinical studies revealing about The Bengston Energy Healing Method?

How can healing effects extend beyond the session, client and healer?

Tune into this super exciting episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities that will open your mind and your being to the infinite possibilities for energy healing and more.

Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined this time by author, speaker and healing pioneer and researcher Dr. William F. Bengston, creator of The Bengston Energy Healing Method.

You will find a wealth of knowledge, fascinating research, promising discoveries, and keen insights.

In this episode:

Dr. Bengston’s fork in the road story
The Bengston Energy Healing Method®
Believers
Anomalous healing
The Boggle Effect
Curing the incurable – Cancer studies with mice
The experience of those who have been cured
The geek in the lab
Training people in the technique
Discoveries with mental health
Alzheimer’s, diabetes, Parkinson’s, warts
Resonant Bonding Phenomenon
Connections, collective effect, group phenomenon
The art of clinical application
Scaling and replicating the healing

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Bengston’s website: https://bengstonresearch.com
Dr. Bengston’s book The Energy Cure: https://www.soundstrue.com/products/the-energy-cure
Lynne McTaggart: https://lynnemctaggart.com

About Dr. Bengston:

Dr. William F. Bengston is a professor of statistics and research methods at St. Josephs College in New York. He is the President of the Society for Scientific Exploration, an international group of scientists who study anomalies. Dr. Bengston has been doing research into anomalous healing for over 35 years and has numerous academic publications. His memoir The Energy Cure is published by Sounds True Publishers. He has also lectured widely in the United States, Canada and Europe. Dr. Bengston’s research has produced the first successful cures of cancers in mice by energy healing techniques that he helped to develop. His current work involves the attempt to reverse engineer healing and reproduce healing without the healer.

“Healing happens as an autonomic response to need.” – Dr. Bengston

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About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/

You can also follow her on social media:

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Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 16 – Empowering with Energy Psychology with Dr. Lori Chortkoff Hops

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:35:05 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/2UAXcx0mC2g

What is truly possible with energy psychology to work with the mind, body, and spirit?

How can we more easily navigate the twists and turns between our essence and the matrix?

What role can developing our intuition play in creating greater happiness and success?

The latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities is a treasure trove of knowledge and discoveries about energy psychology and the realm of possibilities for clients and practitioners.

Dr. Adriana Popescu and Dr. Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP and President-Elect of ACEP (The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology) discuss a fascinating array of topics including the origins of Energy Psychology, healing with Logosynthesis, and the power of intuition. You will not want to miss this enlightening and empowering conversation.

In this episode:

Lori’s journey, inspired by her grandmother
Knowing and getting into trouble with knowledge
Discovering ACEP
The energy psychology seed story
Meridians and psychological and emotional freedom
EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques
Scientific studies with powerful results
Knowing what is possible
Is energy psychology for you?
Logosynthesis – bringing together energy by using words
Sentences and retrieving energy from frozen moments
Releasing what is not yours
Bringing back your energy from your reactions
Our essence and the matrix
Intuition explored
Using your own natural abilities
Chakras
The benefits of developing your own internal GPS
Empowerment

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Hops’ website: www.drlorihops.com
ACEP: https://www.energypsych.org
ACEP Research: https://www.energypsych.org/page/Research_Landing
ACEP Resources: https://www.energypsych.org/page/Consumers
A Tip A Day For Wellness: https://www.facebook.com/lori.hops
The Tapping Solution: https://www.thetappingsolution.com
Logosynthesis: https://www.logosynthesis.net
Discover Logogsynthesis book: https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Logosynthesis®-Healing-Development-Logosynthesis/dp/B08K4K2XDV/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=logosynthesis&qid=1603490163&sr=8-2
The Matrix Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093

About Dr. Hops:

Dr. Lori Chortkoff Hops, PhD, DCEP, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, certified Reiki Master and certified in Logosynthesis. She is the President-elect of ACEP, The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP). She obtained her degrees from UC Santa Barbara and the University of Houston in Texas. She practices therapy online in Southern California in Westlake Village. She also teaches classes online for developing intuition.

“Don’t poo-poo the woo-woo.” – Dr. Hops

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About your host:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 15 – The Power of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Veronika Gold

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:54:21 -0800

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/My0FPwqFFvs

How can altered states of consciousness be helpful in psychotherapy?

What can ketamine and MDMA contribute to healing?

What are therapeutic sessions of these medicines like?

Welcome to latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, in which Dr. Adriana talks with Veronika Gold, MFT of Polaris Insight Center in San Francisco. They discuss Ketamine and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, supporting clients with spiritual emergence, depression, OCD, trauma, and PTSD and offering a different path to healing. Don’t miss this fascinating and enlightening discussion of what is truly possible with these medicines.

In this episode:

Veronika’s story
Stan Grof’s pioneering work
Psychedelics
Holotropic Breathwork
Expanded or non-ordinary states of consciousness
Therapeutic value of altered states
Ketamine therapy
MDMA clinical trials
Emergence phenomenon
What comes up with a ketamine experience?
Challenging experiences and healing potential
Spiritual Emergence
Trauma, MDMA, and healing
A beautiful way of supporting and healing traumatic experiences
A typical therapeutic MDMA session
Integration process
Trial results and future possibilities

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Veronika’s websites: www.polarisinsight.com and https://www.veronikagold.com/
Esalen: https://www.esalen.org
Stanislav Grof, MD, PhD: http://www.stangrof.com
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS): https://maps.org/

About Veronika:

Veronika Gold is a co-founder, CEO, therapist, trainer and consultant at Polaris Insight Center, a San Francisco based clinic providing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. She is a sub-investigator and co-therapist in the MAPS Clinical Program for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD. Veronika received her MA in Clinical Psychology from the Charles University in Prague, and her MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is a certified EMDR therapist and training facilitator, Organic Intelligence Expert, and Realization Process Teacher.

“These medicines can be really helpful and they have potential for consciousness exploration.” – Veronika

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:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

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

EP 14 – Healing From The Body Level Up with Amy St. Hilaire

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:31:40 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/_fYjl5SYtHc

What if we communicated with the body in ways it can understand?

How can we ask questions to get at what is true and what needs to be healed?

What else can show up in your life, when you heal what isn’t working for you?

Tune in to discover these revelations and more in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities. In this highly enlightening conversation, Dr. Adriana Popescu and Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist and Transformational Life & Health Coach Amy St. Hilaire discuss employing the body’s deep wisdom and using “pain” to access and heal traumas large and small.

Amy provides us with a wealth of information and examples of how to engage the body and its knowing to change what isn’t working, essentially “Healing From The Body Level Up.”

There is also a pertinent, vulnerable and powerful discussion of using Energy Psychology tools during these highly stressful Covid times to have more awareness, ease, and productivity.

As Amy says, “We have the technology, let’s heal this.”

In this episode:

The mess becomes the message
Amy’s story
Healing fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and fatigue
Tapping to calm the body and mind
Enneagram
Calming tools
Energy Psychology
Clarity and presence
Bodies want to feel well
Communicating with the body
Healing From The Body Level Up (HBLU)
Muscle testing, asking the body yes/no questions
Getting the deepest wisdom online
Healing what doesn’t serve you
Trauma imprinting
The linchpins
Stress relief in Covid times
Dopamine and the pandemic

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Amy’s Website: https://www.amysthilaire.com
Mind_Body Healing University: https://mindbodyhealinguniversity.vipmembervault.com/
Enneagram: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
Tapping: https://eftuniverse.com

About Amy:

Amy St. Hilaire is dedicated to getting radiant souls BACK INTO THEIR FULL POWER. Through the use of Mind+Body Neurotools, her work upgrades brains to be wired for happiness and success.

Amy has her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She has been helping people reclaim their innate healing power for the past 22 years as a Mindset Transformation Coach and a holistic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist using proven Energy Psychology methods that go far beyond talk therapy.

Amy is the Founder of Mind Body Healing University which is dedicated to putting healing into people’s own hands with simple tools lay people and healers of any kind can use anytime, anywhere.

Amy wants people to know we are not here to suffer, but to enjoy the fullness of life and make a contribution no matter what we have lived through...all of which we can do when we have the right tools and the right support.

“You clear out the stuff you don’t need, you can just be and do and act more who you want to be and be that radiant soul you want to be.” - Amy

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:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

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.

EP 13 – Bliss Brain with Dr. Dawson Church

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:09:05 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/e4T0WpQ94q4

Bliss Brain

How can misery inspire action and lead to happiness?

What if we can create our internal and external realities…by thought alone?

What will allow you to find the bliss you have been looking for?

You won’t want to miss this truly exciting episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with celebrated guest Dr. Dawson Church.

An award-winning science writer, best-selling author, neuroscience researcher and creator of EFT Universe, Dr. Church touches the lives of millions with his work in Energy Psychology. They discuss Dawson’s own journey from unhappiness to joy, his fascinating books, groundbreaking research, meditations and more.

You can also hear about Dawson’s latest work, Bliss Brain, and the states of extraordinary happiness and bliss that are possible for everyone.

Tune in for a truly beautiful, inspiring, and laughter-filled conversation.

In this episode:

From misery to happiness
Our thoughts create our reality
Energy Psychology
Negative thinking/positive thinking and the brain
Alzheimer’s studies correlating negative thinking and beta-amyloid plaques
Stress, negative thinking, negative emotions
Elevated spiritual beings, absolute bliss, and brain studies
What is Bliss Brain?
The awakened mind
EcoMeditation
Your body’s bliss biochemistry and brain waves
Trauma healing
EFT/tapping
The emotion control circuit
Discovering your potential
The pandemic of compassion

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dawson’s Website: https://dawsonchurch.com
Bliss Brain: https://blissbrain.com/
EFT Universe: https://eftuniverse.com
EcoMeditation: https://ecomeditation.com
Pandemic of Compassion: https://www.eftuniverse.com/blogs/the-pandemic-of-compassion
Tapping Place: https://live.eftuniverse.com/
Tapping Manual: https://www.eftuniverse.com/eft-related-press-releases/your-free-gift-from-dawson

About Dr. Church:

Dawson Church, PhD, is an award-winning science writer with three best-selling books to his credit. The Genie in Your Genes (YourGeniusGene.com) was the first book to demonstrate that emotions drive gene expression. Mind to Matter, (MindToMatter.com) showed that the brain creates much of what we think of as “objective reality.” Bliss Brain (BlissBrain.com) demonstrates that peak mental states rapidly remodel the brain for happiness. He has conducted dozens of clinical trials, and founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare (NIIH.org) to promote groundbreaking new treatments. He shares how to apply the breakthroughs of energy psychology to health and personal performance through EFT Universe (EFTUniverse.com), one of the largest alternative medicine sites on the web.

“Our thoughts are literally creating our realities, inside of our bodies and outside of our bodies.” – Dr. Church

About your host:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3946573298768436

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA

Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities

EP 12 – Energy Healing 101 with Jean Border

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:43:50 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/TFv4laSjX5I

Energy Healing 101

How is your body trying to get your attention?

What is really behind conditions such as depression, illness, or migraines?

What is possible beyond pills and protocols?

Tune in to discover this and more in this highly inspiring episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, in which Dr. Adriana speaks with Jean Border, an intuitive, Holistic Healer, passionate coach, and mentor for other healers. You’ll hear about Jean’s personal journey and how it led to her own work with energy healing. There is also a powerful demonstration of Jean’s muscle testing work with which you can follow along and create change for your own body.

In this episode:

Jean’s powerful personal experience of healing migraines
The Body Code and The Emotion Code
The body’s cry for help
Muscle testing, intuition, and asking questions
Talking to the subconscious
Clearing and resolving trauma
Getting energetically congruent
Ancestral issues
Energy shower
Intuition
Listening to your body
Muscle testing exercise

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jean’s website: www.JeanBorder.com
Healing for dogs: www.EnergyHealingForDogs.com
Energy Healing 101 book: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Healing-101-Personal-Power-ebook/dp/B07KFPRN6C/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1600828373&sr=8-1
Email: Jean@JeanBorder.com
YouTube: https://youtu.be/pxjzzOv0RP0

About Jean:

Jean Border is an intuitive, a Holistic Healer, a passionate coach, and a mentor for other healers. She incorporates various healing modalities such as The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and Emotional Freedom Technique (or Tapping) to help her clients shed emotional baggage that might be negatively impacting their outlook, health, or emotional state. She is the author of the new book series Energy Healing 101 available on Amazon.

“Every person has to be treated as a person and not looked upon as a protocol.” – Jean

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EP 11 – Therapy Outside the Box with Chris Hancock

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 20:24:20 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/da-eUyJxtK4

Therapy Outside the Box

How can clients be supported through extraordinary experiences?

What is possible to create alignment and change beyond simply talking about problems?

What if we are all connected energetically and how can we use that in therapy?

What outside the box solutions are available?

Welcome to another exciting episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, where Dr. Adriana talks with Chris Hancock, LCSW, ACHMP, about Therapy Outside the Box. They explore Chris’s own personal journey and how this has informed his work with clients, therapy practice and development of his own modality. You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation, promising insights and uplifting information. There is also a demonstration of Chris’ own Subconscious Heal & Release® technique.

In this episode:

Chris’s story
Therapy Outside the Box
Darkness experiences/Dark night of the soul
Spiritually Transformative Experiences
Higher energies, mediumship, guidance
The spiritual science of the spoken word
Ask & Receive
Subconscious Heal & Release®
An experience of Subconscious Heal & Release
Trauma, limiting beliefs, and possibility
Muscle testing and more
We are all connected energetically
Support for extraordinary experiences
Integrative Counseling

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Chris’s website: https://www.therapyoutsidethebox.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyoutsidethebox/
ACISTE: https://aciste.org
ACEP: https://www.energypsych.org
Ask & Receive: https://askandreceive.org

About Chris:

Chris Hancock, LCSW, ACMHP is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist and creator of Subconscious Heal & Release®. He helps awakening souls rapidly clear subconsciously-held baggage, integrate spiritual experiences, heal, and evolve through modern therapy. More information about Chris can be found at: therapyoutsidethebox.com or on Instagram at @therapyoutsidethebox.

“This is a complement, an accelerated way to achieve that alignment, that just talking about the problem cannot do.” – Chris

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EP 10 – Crazy or Wise? with Phil Borges

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:45:24 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/q2WeFfLdkiw

Crazy or Wise?

In this entertaining and insightful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana talks with Phil Borges – producer, photographer, filmmaker, journalist, and visionary who has spent over 30 years documenting indigenous and tribal cultures around the world – about his groundbreaking film CRAZYWISE. This is a sanguine and powerful discussion about mental illness and spiritual awakening that is not to be missed.

In this episode:

Phil Borges, introduction, background and career
The film CRAZYWISE
Naming the film
Psychosis and spiritual awakening
Mental health crisis as a growth experience
Healers, shamans, and visionaries
Suggestibility and sensitivity
Wrongness, feeling alone, suicide, paranoid states
The role of medication
The Recovery Movement
Film screenings and messages of hope
Brain Mapping & Default Mode Network
Unity, oneness, extraordinary states of consciousness

Resources mentioned in this episode:

CRAZYWISE film: https://crazywisefilm.com/
Resource page: https://crazywisefilm.com/resources/
Phil Borges Website: http://www.philborges.com/
Phil's TED talks: https://youtu.be/9_KSYu1Tqx8

About Phil:

For nearly thirty years Phil Borges has been documenting indigenous and tribal cultures, striving to create an understanding of the challenges they face. His work is exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and his award winning books have been published in five languages.

Phil’s Documentary, CRAZYWISE reveals a paradigm shift that’s changing the way Western culture defines and treats “mental illness.” The film highlights a survivor-led movement demanding more choices from a mental health care system in crisis.

Phil has hosted television documentaries on indigenous cultures for Discovery and National Geographic channels. He regularly lectures at universities and conferences worldwide and has spoken at multiple TED events.

“Are you looking at this as a potential growth experience or are you looking at this as pathology?” - Phil

About your host:

Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, 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/ 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 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793

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EP 9 – What is NET? with Dr. Scott Walker

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:27:50 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/XPfwXAyAZd4

What is Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)?

How was it developed?

How can NET address stress and trauma and facilitate healing?

What is truly possible to unlock the root of trauma from the body and mind?

You won’t want to miss this most engaging episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, in which Dr. Adriana speaks with Dr. Scott Walker – chiropractor, speaker, and developer of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). This powerful yet elegant and simple modality, which has brought freedom and healing to so many, is the subject of compelling research and has even been featured on network television. You’ll learn how Neuro emotional Technique was developed, hear amazing stories of change, and even experience a demonstration of how to use the FAST technique on yourself.

In this episode:

How Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) was developed
Dr. Deb Walker
Dr. Adriana & NET
Powerful stories of healing
Traumatizing events and locked-in trauma
The role of emotions
Discovering the root and releasing it
Stress and the limbic system
Research projects
FAST Technique demonstrated
Neuro Emotional Technique on Grey’s Anatomy

Resources mentioned in this episode:

NET: https://www.netmindbody.com
One Foundation: http://www.onefoundation.org/
Research: http://www.onefoundation.org/current-research-1-1
FAST: https://firstaidstresstool.com
NET on Grey’s Anatomy: https://g.co/kgs/XioXXK
Dr. Walker on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzq9Lls5ocQj-MKU2GnCXA

About Dr. Walker:

Dr. Scott Walker graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1965. After many years of a successful practice, he started developing the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) in the mid-1980s. Dr. Walker began teaching NET Seminars in 1988 and later, in 1994, created unique homeopathic NET Remedies products to support the NET process.

Dr. Walker is a dynamic and motivating speaker. He is frequently requested to speak at national professional meetings, and his articles on NET have been published in a number of professional journals. As the Founder of The ONE (Our Net Effect) Research Foundation, a nonprofit multi-disciplinary health education, research, and service organization, he is actively supporting research exploring the effectiveness and various applications of NET.

Dr. Walker is married to Dr. Deb Walker, and they have 2 sons (Scotty Blue & Oliver Scott) and 2 grandchildren (Dylan & Athena).

“The labels that we put on things are not always helpful.” – Dr. Walker

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EP 8 – What is Pragmatic Psychology? with Susanna Mittermaier

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:03:14 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/siwnw44P9ME

What is Pragmatic Psychology?

What is pragmatic psychology?

How does this approach open a different possibility?

How can being different create a future?

In this exciting episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana is joined by psychologist and author Mag. Susanna Mittermaier. Tune in for a fascinating discussion of what is actually possible for clients and practitioners when they are empowered to know what they know, do what works, and use awareness and question.

In this episode:

Empowering people
Asking questions
Tunnel vision with diagnosis
Anxiety and depression
Sensitivity
The treasure of awareness
Healing others
Difference as a resource
Wrongness as a strongness
The power of questions

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Pragmatic Psychology Website: https://pragmaticpsychology.com
Susanna’s Website: https://www.susannamittermaier.com/de/
Pragmatic Psychology Book: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/shop-catalog/book/practical-tools-for-being-crazy-happy/?a_aid=arp&a_bid=b6942ca1
Who is Henry?: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/shop-catalog/book/who-is-henry/?a_aid=arp&a_bid=0a1b8d2f
Fairytale Family: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/shop-catalog/book/fairytale-family/?a_aid=arp&a_bid=64a7ad88
Podcast: Pragmatic Psychology: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dyRLlw5LhjtjuI6nfg94D

About Susanna:

Susanna Mittermeier inspires the world to discover talents and possibilities that are hiding beneath what appear to be weaknesses. She is the founder of the revolutionary new approach of Pragmatic Psychology, an active worldwide speaker, an international bestselling author in twelve countries with her new book: Pragmatic Psychology – Tools for Being Crazy Happy – and founder of the Pragmatic Psychology Centre in Vienna.

She offers classes, keynote speeches, and lectures. The people who come to these courses are doctors, teachers, parents, therapists, ward sisters, social workers, people with different diagnoses, people who think there’s something wrong with them, and would like to find out how they can use their difference to their advantage, and everyone who chooses to empower people to know what they know.

She shows the world that depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism and every other diagnosis we think of as mental illness are actually capacities, which are often not recognised, and which can be transformed into new possibilities – as part of a life that is way greater than you could have imagined.

“There is a superpower behind everyone one of these diagnoses.” – Susanna

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EP 7 – What is Shamanic Healing? with Julie Oreson Perkins

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:40:34 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/c7_CBsPgvVU

What is Shamanic Healing?

Have you ever been curious about shamanism?

How does the shaman work with nature and the earth?

What gift is shamanic healing and journeys to those with trauma,

depression, mental illness, anxiety and more?

Join Dr. Adriana Popescu for this very exciting and unique episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities as she talks with Julie Oreson Perkins, a shaman, healer, and coach who gives us a fascinating introduction to Shamanism and Shamanic Healing & Practices.

In this episode:

Julie’s journey of awakening
Shamanism and shamanic trance
Connection to nature and communion with earth
Shamanic journeys explained
Birth of a healer: The treasure of a healing crisis
A shaman’s view of mental illness
Energy management and sovereignty
Compassionate de-possession
Soul retrieval
Healing beyond the mind

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Julie's website - www.JulieOPerkins.com
What A Shaman Sees In A Mental Institution article - https://www.wakingtimes.com/2014/08/22/shaman-sees-mental-hospital/
Documentary Crazywise - https://crazywisefilm.com/
Why Shamanism Now Podcast - https://whyshamanismnow.com
Encyclopedia of Shamanism - https://www.amazon.com/Shamanism-Encyclopedia-Beliefs-Practices-Culture/dp/1576076458/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=encyclopedia+of+shamanism&qid=1589998069&sr=8-3
Shift Network – Shamanic Programs - https://theshiftnetwork.com
Betsy Berkstrom – Passionate De-Possession - http://betsybergstrom.com

About Julie:

Thousands have benefitted from Julie O’s “conversations of change” as a coach, teacher, motivational speaker, radio show host, international best-selling author, energy worker/healer, breast cancer sur-thriver and shamanic practitioner.

“Shamanism is a direct revelation practice...We know this works.” – Julie

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EP 6 – Addressing Depression & Anxiety: Energy Therapies, Microbiome, Lifestyle, Epigenetics with Dr. Anne Merkel

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:01:21 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/lpnzpK6JBFI

Addressing Depression & Anxiety: Energy Therapies, Microbiome, Lifestyle, Epigenetics

Our bodies are miraculous organisms constantly giving us awareness and information about what we can clear and change.

How do we actually get at the root cause of illness and disease in the body?

What keys are epigenetics, microbiome, food, water, and environment to our health and wellbeing?

What immediate steps can we take to help our bodies have more ease?

Tune in for a dynamic conversation with Dr. Anne Merkel, Ph.D., ND, a “whole person practitioner,” who specializes in energetic and naturopathic approaches to health and healing.

You will not want to miss Dr. Merkel’s simple and powerful “quick fixes” to get started on a path of naturopathic health and happiness for body and mind.

In this episode:

Dr. Merkel’s background & healing journey
Helping people find root causes
Functional medicine explained
Epigenetics
Keeping genes working
Each person is unique
Microbiome
Food sensitivities
Dr. Merkel’s quick fixes to get started

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Merkel's websites -

Visit these websites for the complimentary 20-minute consultation sessions mentioned by Dr. Merkel in this episode.

Dr. Merkel’s Books - https://arielagroup.com/publications-amazon/
“Four Key Books” Dr. Merkel mentions:
- The Biology of Belief – Bruce Lipton
- The Genie in Your Genes – Dawson Church
- Dirty Genes – Ben Lynch
- Regenerate – Sayer Ji

About Dr. Merkel:

Dr. Anne Merkel has offered energy therapy to clients worldwide for over 35 years, incorporating NET (Neuro Emotional Technique), EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Energy Remedies, Acupuncture, Kinesiology – now with Classical Naturopathy, to treat chronic health and emotional issues in a “Whole Person” approach.

Her natural medicine practice specializes in functional medicine approaches for autoimmune, cancer, dementia, trauma, and more. She addresses depression and anxiety on a regular basis among other stresses induced by emotional, chemical, environmental, nutritional, and epigenetic influences.

“If I can heal myself, everybody should have hope that they can get beyond it.”

– Dr. Merkel

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EP 5 – The Gift of Spiritually Transformative Experiences with Dr. Katrina Michelle

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:26:07 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/XTw7iFpKFxo

The Gift of Spiritually Transformative Experiences

Who are we and what are we actually capable of?

What is the gift of transcendent experiences?

What is often missing from traditional psychological approaches?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana is joined by Dr. Katrina Michelle, a psychologist and filmmaker, whose own journey and spiritual awakening profoundly changed her life and inspires her personally and professionally.

In this episode:

Dr. Katrina's journey
Transcendent experiences, near death, spiritual emergency
Limits of traditional psychology
What is transpersonal psychology?
Facilitating spiritual emergence
What is ACISTE?
Educating mental health professionals
When Lightning Strikes

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Katrina's website - http://www.thecuriousspirit.org
The American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE)
Crazywise documentary - https://crazywisefilm.com/

About Dr. Katrina:

Katrina Michelle, Ph.D., LCSW is a holistic psychotherapist and adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Social Services and The Institute for the Development of Human Arts. Informed by her doctoral research on spiritual emergence and her own transcendent experiences, she supports people in exploring, embracing, and integrating the multifaceted human experience.

Dr. Katrina currently serves as the executive director for The American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE), an organization that reflects her desire to evolve mainstream systems so they acknowledge, honor, and include the spiritual component of human development. As co-founder of Emergent Entertainment, a company on a mission to demystify awakening experiences through storytelling and art, Dr. Katrina is also producing her first documentary film, When Lightning Strikes: The Unsexy Side of Awakening.

“This idea of one-size-fits-all medicine is just not fair and it’s not helpful.” – Dr. Katrina

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EP 4 – Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction with TJ Woodward

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:25:10 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/NQIOxdtTOgo

Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction

What are the deep root causes of addiction?

How does trauma influence addictive behavior?

How can we move from addiction treatment to addiction healing?

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana chats with revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist TJ Woodward about The Conscious Recovery Method™.

Frustrated with the limitations of the traditional treatment system, and informed by his own journey, TJ developed a new and unique perspective on addiction recovery that integrates the spiritual in a holistic process of empowering the client.

“This is such a nutrient-dense conversation!” – Dr. Adriana Popescu

In this episode:

How Adriana & TJ met
Limitations in the current system with its focus on symptoms and labels
From addiction treatment to addiction healing
The Conscious Recovery Method™
3 deep root causes of addiction
Addiction as a “brilliant strategy”
Therapist burnout
The Four Rooms of Conscious Recovery
TJ's recovery journey
Trauma and addiction
Living in the question
Practicing spiritual principles

Resources mentioned in this episode:

TJ’s website: https://www.tjwoodward.com
Conscious Recovery Workbook and other books by TJ Woodward & Dr. Adriana Popescu - https://www.tjwoodward.com/read

About TJ:

He is the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method™, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction.

TJ is the author of the books Conscious Being: Awakening to your True Nature and Conscious Recovery: A Fresh Perspective on Addiction.

www.tjwoodward.com

“I don’t think we really change, unless we want to change.” – TJ

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EP 3 – A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism with Anne Maxwell, LCSW

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:24:51 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/l7nw9OOi6ug

A Different Take on Kids with ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism

What if there is nothing wrong with kids who have ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Autism?

What gifts, talents, and abilities do they have?

What is it like to empower them?

Join Dr. Adriana Popescu on this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities for a lively and informative discussion with Anne Maxwell, LCSW, RPT-S, a psychotherapist who specializes in working with kids who have been diagnosed with these labels.

This show offers invaluable tools, fascinating stories, awareness, and possibilities for kids, families, teachers, and mental health professionals.

In this episode:

How Anne’s background and experience allowed her to see these kids from a different perspective
Kids with ADD/ADHD, OCD, and Autism – What if their “disabilities” are actually abilities?
Questioning the diagnoses and the mental health system
Anne’s revolutionary book, Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree?
Kids, schools, and how to create new perspectives in the system
X-Men, superpowers, and abilities we all have
Empowering parents and kids
Anne’s classes and creations

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Anne’s website: annemaxwelllcsw.com/

Would You Teach a Fish to Climb a Tree? book

Access Consciousness®

About Anne:

Anne Maxwell, LCSW, RPT-S, has over 25 years of experience working with children who struggle with not fitting in, being labeled with “disorders,” and with being different. She has developed a unique and empowering approach to working with these kids, their families, and teachers. In addition to her clinical practice, Anne travels around the world teaching classes and speaking to parents, teachers, and psychotherapists who work with or on behalf of children.

“Behavior is a form of communication…so what are people saying?” – Anne

About your host:

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EP 2 – The Other Side of Bipolar with Lauren Polly

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:24:17 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/QVi4m4oy-kE

The Other Side of Bipolar

What is it like to be diagnosed as bipolar?

How does that shape your world and your choices?

In this episode Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with author Lauren Polly about her book The Other Side of Bipolar: Revealing Your Strengths to Move Beyond the Diagnosis.

What if there is hope, inspiration, and a different possibility? Join us as we discuss Lauren’s personal journey from a bipolar diagnosis to a happy, creative life, and what she discovered along the way.

In this episode:

Lauren’s story
A bipolar diagnosis, or something else?
What does a diagnosis create?
Lauren’s turning point
Holistic treatments
Empathic capacities vs. pathologies
Getting support along the way
The importance of taking care of you

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Lauren Polly’s website: LaurenPolly.com

The Other Side of Bipolar book

Lauren’s Lighten Up podcast

Access Consciousness®

About Lauren:

Lauren Polly is many things, a Certified Speech Language Pathologist who runs a hospital department; a Coach who empowers college students, individuals, and businesspeople; a gifted speaker and author. Chiefly what she is, is an inspiration: someone who stirs people to be more proactive, find their way, and make the proverbial lemonade out of what we’re handed.

“I’m actually a bigger thing than this label. And when I started to develop my sense of self that way, a whole new world opened up for me.” – Lauren

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EP 1 – Introduction

Sat, 30 May 2020 13:23:59 -0700

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/fXKrtk3PYDI

Introduction

What if "mental health" isn't everything we've been told?

What if there's more to it than just a “brain chemistry imbalance?”

What if what we consider a pathology is actually an ability and a possibility?

What if these are not permanent conditions but ones,

that with the proper interventions, can actually be changed?

Welcome to the Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, a podcast hosted by Dr. Adriana Popescu, a licensed psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, and empowerment coach. In each episode, Dr. Adriana examines what is beyond the traditional point of view of mental health diagnosis, care, and treatment. She speaks with leaders and visionaries in the fields of Energy Psychology, consciousness, healing, and empowerment about what is beyond what we have decided we know about mental illness.

She also explores the unique and fascinating stories of individuals, and those who care for them, who have used “alternative” treatments and paths to recovery. This show is a journey of discovering the possibilities of holistic care and treatment through a variety of lenses: from the spiritual to the shamanic, the naturopathic and beyond. Each conversation is designed to empower listeners to embrace their own awareness, gifts and capacities, and to create a greater world with them.

“I see everything as energy, and that everything is interconnected. So you can’t really treat the body without also treating the mind. And if you want to change something that isn’t working, a place where someone is stuck, you’ve got to shift the energies. And we can do that through a variety of modalities that are incredibly powerful.” – Dr. Adriana

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