About the Guest:
Rana Khalaf is a psychodynamic psychotherapist, a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Grounded in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles, Rana’s approach aims to explore and uncover the subjective internal conflicts of each individual, often residing beneath conscious awareness.
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About the Guest:
Mahita El Bacha Urieta is a licensed therapist and a coach, a registered member of the British Association for Counsellers and Psychotherapists. Mahita’s approach is based on psychosynthesis psychology Mahita offers psychotherapeutic counselling as well as life coaching sessions. Visit our website: https://brightshift.co/
On this episode, we discuss the broader definition of trauma and how EMDR therapy can help address many psychological challenges, including but not limited to trauma. Additionally, Dr. Katy Jackson provides a comprehensive guide on how EMDR therapy works.
Our guest Dr. Katy Jackson is a senior member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), (HCPC),(BACP) and EMDR Association of UK with over 20 years’ clinical experience.
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On this episode, we have discussed some of the most common challenges of Middle Eastern clients in psychotherapy. Our guest-Nawar Sourij-is a psychotherapist with vast experience working in many countries in the Middle East and beyond with people from various backgrounds.
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On this episode, we have talked about archetypes, myths, and depth psychology. We have also explored the pivotal roles of Ecopsychology & Terrapsychology on our wellbeing. One way to find our archetypes is through reading myths and stories. The myths of all cultures are a precious source of wisdom and inspiration.
Through reading myths, one can come across stories and patterns similar to ones’ own life.
This discovery can lead us to understand and if we choose to; transform our stories.
This is an episode that gets us excited to discover our personal myth and if needed, rewrite it in our own way.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Craig Chalquist is a professor, author, deep educator, a loreologist, a storyteller and consultant who writes and teaches at the intersection of psyche, story, and imagination, with one foot in the academy and the other in the world.
Throughout his career as a former university professor, he has designed and launched more than forty psychology, philosophy, mythology, and ecotherapy courses for graduate and undergraduate students.
He has a Ph.D. in depth psychology and has also practiced as a "Marriage and Family Therapist" for nine years.
He is the founder of the world’s first ecotherapy certificate program, and has written many books about different topics including, Ecotherapy, myths, alchemy, depth psychology, spirituality and Terrapsychology.
On this episode Leila talks to Mahita El Bacha Urieta a therapist and a coach about “Psychosynthesis”. Psychosynthesis is known as psychology of hope and a psychology with a soul. Psychosynthesis is a unique and progressive approach to psychology. And is perhaps one of the deepest and most resourceful approaches in psychology.
In psychosynthesis individuals with psychological challenges are not viewed as flawed or broken and are not referred to as “patients” but are rather considered as individuals who are filled with infinite potentials and opportunities for transformation.
About the Guest:
Mahita El Bacha Urieta is a therapist and a coach, a registered member of the British Association for Counsellers and Psychotherapists. Mahita’s approach is based on psychosynthesis psychology which includes elements from Psychodynamics, CBT, Somatic experiencing, and mindfulness among many others.
Mahita has a wide and extensive range of expertise and works with individuals with a variety of challenges. Having lived in many different countries around the world she is also familiar with and accustomed to various cultures and traditions, and speaks several languages including English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
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This episode helps us gain a deeper understanding of Narcissism, and its roots.
Narcissist people are often heavily shamed and bashed in the mainstream media, however this conversation invites us to develop a slightly different outlook on narcissism. Narcissism is often the result of certain kinds of challenges rooted in childhood and like all the other psychological issues, it requires understanding, healing and empathy more than shame.
We will be looking at this concept on an individual level, as a personality trait and a personality disorder, how it can manifest in relationships, what personality types are more attracted to narcissists and who we become within a relationship with narcissistic people.
We will also be looking at how narcissism as a personality trait, can manifest in society and its impacts on the collective level.
About the Guest:
Katarina K Valentini is a licensed, qualified integrative-relational psychotherapist, psychotherapist trainer, a life coach, and a yoga and meditation teacher. She specializes in narcissistic and borderline disorders but is also qualified to work with clients experiencing other psychological problems. She is the author of a book on narcissism called: "My Narcissist and I. How to Find Happiness."
She works in a private practice where she provides therapies and counseling to individuals, couples and groups, and organizes personal development workshops and training as well.
In her work, she integrates traditional psychotherapy techniques with other techniques and methods such as Brainspotting, EMDR, and Mindfulness. As an integrative-relational therapist she focuses on the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client, and tailors the therapeutic approach to each individual.
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This is an episode that encourages us to look further beyond physicality and matter. And explore the different ways that this universe is trying to not just communicate but guide us.
We have all experienced some form of synchronicity or meaningful coincidences. What do they mean? and what is their significance in our lives?
Our guest Dr. Cynthia Cavalli is a dream and synchronicity coach and transformation consultant based in California. Dr. Cynthia Cavalli was an aerospace engineer for over 25 years. Deeply passionate about inner development, Dr. Cynthia has developed a unique approach which integrates Jungian psychology, complexity science, shamanism, and mythology.
Interestingly she comes from a solid background in science and she somehow ended up discovering a path which science has not been able to fully explain yet. She has published papers and book chapters on organizational and personal transformation and has conducted workshops and presentations at conferences internationally.
She also participates as a board member for several non-profit agencies serving underrepresented communities.
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Since ancient times, humanity has always been puzzled by the mystery of dreams, and their meanings. If one learns how to interpret their dreams, they can be valuable sources of guidance and inspiration. Not only are dreams a portal to our psychological state, but they can also be a tool that we can utilize towards our spiritual growth.
Listen to this episode to find out how Carl Jung- the famous psychiatrist and psychoanalyst- viewed dreams. And learn more about the possibilities and ways to find the meaning behind your dreams.
An episode that calls for the exploration of various ways that the higher Self uses to contact and guide us.
About the Guest:
Marcus West is a Jungian analyst and a psychotherapist who has been working in the field of mental wellbeing for over 35 years. He has recently completed his term of office as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Analytical Psychology, which is one of the foremost international Jungian Journals.
Marcus has taught and lectured widely, focusing particularly on topics such as alchemy, spiritual experience, dreams, narcissism and early relational trauma. He has published a number of papers, and three books – on identity, narcissism, and dreams. His most recent book, entitled Into the ‘Darkest Places’, is on early relational trauma. He currently works in private practice in the south coast of UK and online.
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On this episode, we looked at the different ways that trauma can show up in our relationships, and how our childhood home environment plays a critical role in different aspects of our relationships; from selecting certain partners, to our friendships and our relationships at work.
We have also discussed vulnerability and trauma, different potential ways to treat trauma as well as the factors that create resilience in us in challenging times.
A truly thought-provoking episode that invites you to view your relationships in a different light.
Joining Leila on this episode is:
Nawar Sourij, an outstanding integrative psychotherapist, relationship expert, trauma therapist and speaker.
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This is an episode that invites us to rethink how we define our selves, and challenge our assumptions about our sense of identity.
We have looked at the concept of identity based on the teachings of the great philosopher and spiritual teacher- Jiddu Krishnamurti. His teachings are deeply transformative and revolutionary on a both spiritual and psychological level.
Joining Leila on this episode are:
Dr. Radhika Herzberger-a writer, an educationist and a scholar with her major educational engagement in humanistic studies based on the relevance of Krishnamurti’s teachings- and Mr. Kamal Thacker-the center incharge of the Jiddu Krishnamurti’s study center in Kolkata.
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What does it means to be a psychologically-minded person and why it matters to view the world from a psychological perspective ?
Let’s hear from Dr Michael Karson, a clinical psychologist, professor of clinical and forensic psychology at the university of Denver as well as the author of 6 books.
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Brightshift.co is a digital platform offering online therapy, workshops and meditation sessions to both individuals & businesses.
We aim to facilitate transformation, healing and the expansion of consciousness.
On this podcast join Leila Estifaie Quinn the founder of Bright Shift to explore different topics in psychology, philosophy, spirituality and more.
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