Discover + Heal + Grow🔭❤️‍🩹🌱 : A Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast

Join Joel Blackstock for an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Steven Vazquez, the inventor of Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), as he reveals the 25-year scientific journey that led to one of the most innovative breakthroughs in trauma treatment. From skeptical experimentation to treating cancer with eye movements, discover how specific wavelengths of light directly impact the brain's emotional centers. In this illuminating episode, Dr. Vazquez shares the fascinating evolution of ETT's four core technologies, the neuroscience behind why colors disappear during dissociation, and remarkable case studies including elimination of Parkinson's symptoms, instant resolution of 15-year chronic pain, and complete remission of colorectal cancer through targeted eye movement protocols. Key Topics Covered: Breakthrough Cases Discussed: Resources: www.etttraining.com Perfect for neuroscience enthusiasts, trauma therapists, EMDR/Brainspotting practitioners, and anyone seeking to understand the cutting-edge intersection of light, brain science, and emotional healing. #EmotionalTransformationTherapy #ETT #DrStevenVazquez #Neuroscience #TraumaTherapy #LightTherapy #BrainScience #EMDR #Brainspotting #Innovation #PTSD #ChronicPain #Dissociation #TherapyResearch

https://mjdenis.com/whoismjdenis Join Joel Blackstock as he sits down with MJ Denis, LPC, LMFT, and certified ETT trainer from Austin, Texas, for an eye-opening conversation about Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) - a groundbreaking approach that integrates light, color, and neuroscience to transform emotional healing. In this compelling episode, MJ shares her journey from skepticism to becoming one of the leading ETT trainers in the country, having conducted over 3,100 sessions. Discover how this evidence-based therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy and EMDR to create rapid, lasting change for trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and chronic pain. Key Topics Covered: Resources Mentioned: www.etttraining.com Perfect for mental health professionals, trauma survivors, and anyone interested in cutting-edge therapeutic approaches that bridge neuroscience and emotional healing. #EmotionalTransformationTherapy #ETT #TraumaTherapy #EMDR #BrainSpotting #Neuroscience #MentalHealthInnovation #LightTherapy #ColorTherapy #PTSD #AnxietyTreatment #DepressionTherapy #TherapistTraining #HolisticHealing

In this eye-opening episode of the Discover Heal Grow podcast, host Joel Blackstock sits down with healthcare policy expert Timothy Faust to demystify America's complex healthcare system. They explore how Medicaid expansion actually saves states money, why cutting healthcare funding costs more in the long run, and the real economics behind healthcare policy. Key topics covered: Perfect for healthcare workers, policy enthusiasts, and anyone trying to understand why American healthcare costs so much and how we can fix it. 🎧 Listen now to understand the economics of healthcare that politicians don't want you to know. Newsletter: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Health-Justice-Now-Single-Payer/dp/1612197167https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/580342/health-justice-now-by-timothy-faust/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/crulgehttps://x.com/crulgehttps://bsky.app/profile/crulge.urinal.clubhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/faust/ medicaid expansion economics, healthcare policy alabama, rural hospital closures, medical debt crisis, healthcare cost savings, preventative care ROI, insurance industry reform, medicare for all economics, healthcare bureaucracy waste, medical bankruptcy prevention, assertive community treatment, healthcare market failure, single payer benefits, medicaid work requirements, healthcare economic multiplier

https://www.waltersorrellsblades.com/https://www.tactixarmory.com/https://sorrelstool.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLxJCuQZ4hStBfs8TCnT9Q From Novelist to Master Swordsmith: In this captivating episode of Chap Therapy Collective: Discover Here, Grow, host Joel Blackstock welcomes Walter Sorrells, a master bladesmith whose extraordinary journey from bestselling mystery novelist to renowned Japanese sword maker offers profound insights into creativity, craftsmanship, and personal transformation. Walter Sorrells has spent over 25 years perfecting the ancient art of Japanese bladesmithing. After writing more than 30 mystery and suspense novels (including an Edgar Award winner), Walter made the bold decision to pursue his passion for sword making full-time. Today, he's one of America's most respected makers of Japanese-inspired blades and has built a massive following through his educational YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. In This Episode, We Explore: The fascinating technical world of Japanese sword construction, from traditional tamahagane steel smelting to the intricate process of clay tempering that creates the legendary hamon (temper line). Walter shares how he evolved from purely commission work to developing his Tactix Armory production line and incorporating modern CNC machining into his craft. The psychological and philosophical dimensions of martial arts training, including how Walter's 20 years in karate and Japanese sword arts shaped his approach to both life and metalwork. We dive deep into the concept of "killing the opponent on the inside" and how constraints and limitations often drive the greatest innovations. The business realities of being a working artist, from dealing with difficult custom clients to finding your authentic voice in the marketplace. Walter's insights on genre, focus, and the importance of making "chairs not art" offer valuable lessons for any creative professional. The intersection of ancient techniques and modern technology, as Walter discusses his journey into CNC machining and how he balances traditional hand-forging with contemporary production methods. About Walter Sorrells: Walter holds a 3rd degree black belt in karate and has trained extensively in Japanese sword arts including Shinendo. His blades are fully functional works of art, crafted using traditional clay hardening techniques and often featuring folded steel construction reminiscent of historical Japanese swords. Through his YouTube channel, instructional videos, and tools business, Walter has become one of the most influential educators in the modern bladesmithing community. Key Takeaways: Whether you're interested in metalworking, martial arts, Japanese culture, or the broader questions of artistic development and career transformation, this conversation offers something valuable. Walter's story demonstrates that it's never too late to completely reinvent yourself while honoring the skills and wisdom you've already developed. Connect with Walter Sorrells: Website: waltersorrellsblades.com Production Knives: tactixarmory.com YouTube: Search "Walter Sorrells" for hundreds of knife-making tutorials Patreon: patreon.com/WalterSorrells About Chap Therapy Collective: Hosted by therapist and writer Joel Blackstock, Chap Therapy Collective explores the intersection of creativity, psychology, and personal growth through conversations with artists, craftspeople, and innovators. The show's motto "Discover Here, Grow" reflects our belief that growth happens through engagement with meaningful work and authentic relationships. Subscribe for new episodes every week, and visit our website for show notes, additional resources, and Joel's writing on creativity and personal development. Episode Length: 59 minutes Release Date: [Insert Date] Season/Episode: [Insert Info] #Bladesmithing #JapaneseSwords #KnifeMaking #MartialArts #Craftsmanship #CreativeJourney #ArtisanLife #Metallurgy...

Buy the Book! https://hatandbeard.com/products/american-sugargristle-by-toby-huss What if the secret to understanding America was hidden in gas station graffiti? Why does actor Toby Huss photograph truck stops instead of sunsets? And how did abstract painting help him process MDMA therapy sessions? In this mind-expanding episode, beloved character actor Toby Huss (John Bosworth in "Halt and Catch Fire," Cotton Hill/Kahn in "King of the Hill") takes us on a journey through his photography book "American Sugargristle" and reveals how finding beauty in overlooked places can transform both art and consciousness. You'll discover: ✓ The "connective tissue" that unites America beyond political divisions (hint: it's in plain sight) ✓ Why cynicism is the enemy of authentic art (and how to avoid it) ✓ The surprising connection between his abstract paintings and trauma processing ✓ How playing salesmen taught him that performance can be authentic ✓ Why he insisted on specific cowboy boots for Bosworth (and what that teaches about intuition) ✓ The profound humanity in truck stop graffiti and strip mall aesthetics ✓ His approach to voicing Dale Gribble after Johnny Hardwick's passing ✓ Why technical photography skills mean nothing without story ✓ How to train your eye to find beauty anywhere (even Palmdale) ✓ The unexpected spiritual dimensions of documenting mundane America Toby drops wisdom bombs about: Why every actor needs to trust their character intuition over directors The danger of the "safari mentality" when photographing America How different creative mediums access different truths Why he photographs the "impression" places leave, not just the places The democracy of anonymous expression (yes, including dick graffiti) Plus: Learn about his upcoming films "Americana" and "Weapons," and why a Native American ghost shirt might be the perfect metaphor for his artistic vision. Perfect for: Artists seeking authentic vision, photographers tired of Instagram aesthetics, actors wanting to deepen their craft, anyone processing trauma through creativity, fans of Halt and Catch Fire, King of the Hill enthusiasts, and people curious about the real America beyond media narratives. ⚠️ Content note: Frank discussion of trauma, therapeutic psychedelics, and the artistic process. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Cold open - Testing audio with an actor who records everything [03:52] "American Sugargristle" - What the hell does that mean? [06:22] Visual DNA: Decoding America's aesthetic language [07:32] Lyn Shelton memories and creative cross-pollination [10:00] When your writing sounds like a fever dream (compliment) [11:39] The universal language of dick graffiti (seriously) [14:10] "Are you a pervert?" - Getting detained for photography [17:31] Photographing ghosts: Capturing a place's impression [18:19] "Where They Grow Headstones" - Perfect titles take time [20:09] Why cynicism kills art (and wonder) [22:32] Finding humanity across the political divide [24:03] Truck stops as temples: Spirituality in mundane places [27:37] From disgust to beauty: The Palmdale transformation [28:33] F*ck your expensive camera (story matters more) [29:19] That time he roasted sunset photography [31:46] Iowa barns and the death of cliché [33:29] Your book feels like a Wim Wenders film [35:02] The performative truth of John Bosworth [36:34] When the salesman mask IS the real face [40:19] Becoming Dale Gribble (with respect to Johnny) [45:37] Stage vs. film vs. voice: Different mediums, different magic [46:40] Plot twist: Those squiggly paintings were trauma all along [48:20] MDMA therapy meets abstract art [52:46] How trauma blocks intuition (and art unblocks it) [56:45] Brain spotting and carnival barkers [59:21] "Americana" and "Weapons" - Coming this August Guest Bio: Toby Huss has built a career finding depth in seemingly simple characters. From Artie (The Strongest Man in the World) on Nickelodeon's "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" to Cotton Hill and Kahn on...

Is your therapist accidentally making your dissociation worse? Why does ketamine - a dissociative drug - keep getting prescribed for dissociative disorders? And what if everything we think we know about treating trauma is backwards? https://gettherapybirmingham.com/understanding-dissociation-trauma-and-addiction-insights-from-adam-obrien-and-the-wounded-healer-institute/ https://youtu.be/6SxxhB10G8U In this eye-opening episode, trauma specialist Adam O'Brien (founder of the Wounded Healer Institute) reveals why the body IS the psychological unconscious and how dissociation connects directly to our natural opioid and cannabinoid systems. You'll discover: ✓ Why it takes YEARS to diagnose dissociative disorders (and why that's insane) ✓ The hidden link between dissociation and addiction that most therapists miss ✓ How "skilled dissociation" can actually be protective (and when it becomes problematic) ✓ Why Brainspotting accesses preverbal trauma that talk therapy can't touch ✓ The 3 "missing addictions" society rewards: perfectionism, altruism, and ambition ✓ How to work with non-verbal parts of yourself that hold trauma ✓ Why "checking out" actually means you're "checking in" somewhere else ✓ The real reason some therapies (CBT, ABA) might induce dissociation Adam drops truth bombs about: Plus: Learn about the Wounded Healer Institute's revolutionary peer-support model that values lived experience alongside professional training. Perfect for: therapists, anyone with complex PTSD/DID, trauma survivors, addiction counselors, and people failed by traditional therapy. ⚠️ Content note: Frank discussion of trauma, dissociation, and mental health system failures. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Cold open - "The body is the psychological unconscious" [01:05] The dissociation-addiction connection no one talks about [02:38] What is the Wounded Healer Institute? [06:08] "Your lived experience matters more than their data" [15:27] Preverbal trauma: Why talk therapy isn't enough [19:14] Your body IS your unconscious mind [29:39] Brainspotting: The therapy that changes everything [41:25] Plot twist: Dissociation is checking IN, not out [42:24] The ketamine scandal no one's discussing [44:16] How to talk to parts that don't use words [53:49] Time doesn't exist in trauma (literally) [1:03:24] The addictions we celebrate (that are killing us) [1:06:37] Building the healing community we actually need Guest Bio: Adam O'Brien is a researcher, Brainspotting expert, and founder of the Wounded Healer Institute. Specializing in the transdiagnostic nature of dissociation and addiction, Adam challenges the biomedical model with integrated approaches combining neurofeedback, somatic therapy, and lived experience. Their groundbreaking work reframes dissociation as a navigable healing journey rather than a life sentence. Resources Mentioned:

The ancient wisdom that keeps coming back because it's true Athens, 399 BCE. Socrates holds the cup of hemlock, about to die for something that can't be proven - only known. The daimonion. The inner voice. The shamanic function that guides from beyond rational thought. 2,400 years later, we call it the unconscious. Or intuition. Or the default mode network. Same truth, different words: There's something in us that knows, and everything depends on whether we listen. This final episode reveals the perennial philosophy underlying all effective therapy. The wisdom that every culture discovers, then forgets, then rediscovers when the forgetting becomesunbearable. https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-weird-history-of-psychotherapy-part-5-the-perennial-philosophy/ You'll learn: From Socrates' inner voice to Jung's active imagination to modern parts work, the same insights keep emerging. Not because they're trendy, but because they're true. True like the sunrise. True like the need for love. True like the mystery we can never fully grasp but must learn to dance with. 📚 RELEVANT BLOG ARTICLES FROM TAPROOT THERAPY: On Intuition vs Trauma (Featured in Episode): Brain-Based Therapies for Trauma: Understanding Internal Family Systems (Parts Work): Parts-Based Therapy Explained: NARM Therapy for Developmental Trauma: Body-Brain Connection in Trauma Healing: BREAKTHROUGH: Why 73% of Therapy Fails & The 5 Hidden Treatments That Actually Work | Depression as Superpower URGENT: If traditional therapy isn't working, this episode could save years of your life. Discover why depression & anxiety might be evolutionary gifts, not mental illness. 🚨 WARNING: This challenges everything you've been told about mental health treatment. 🔥 WHAT 127,000+ TRAUMA SURVIVORS DISCOVERED: ❌ WHAT'S FAILING: ✅ WHAT'S ACTUALLY WORKING: ⏰ TIMESTAMPS - SAVE FOR LATER: 0:00 🔥 CRISIS ALERT: Why Your Therapy Isn't Working 1:58 The Connection Crisis - Chaplin's Warning About Modern Isolation 5:39 Ancient Wisdom Test - Socrates' Inner Voice vs Modern Psychiatry 7:03 BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH: Depression as Evolutionary Advantage 9:42 ADHD Revelation - Hunter-Gatherer Survival Skills in Modern World 12:16 The Missing Piece - Why Every Culture Needs Warriors AND Shamans 17:24 EXPOSED: How Evidence-Based Practice Became Pharmaceutical Marketing 22:45 Memory Revolution - Why Different Trauma Needs Different Treatment 25:13 CBT Reality Check - When It Works vs When It Fails 28:05 Genius Case Studies - Milton Erickson's Intuitive Breakthroughs 35:47 Metaphor vs Reality - How Your Brain Actually Heals 38:12 FUTURE REVEALED - The Next Generation of Integrative Therapy 🧠 LIFE-CHANGING QUESTIONS ANSWERED: 🔍 "Why have I tried 5 therapists and nothing works?" 🔍 "Is my depression actually protecting me from something worse?" 🔍 "Why do I feel worse after CBT sessions?" 🔍 "How can anxiety be an evolutionary advantage?" 🔍 "What's the difference between trauma responses and intuition?" 🔍 "Why do some people need medication while others need meaning?" 🔍 "How does my body hold memories my mind can't access?" ⚡ BREAKTHROUGH SCIENCE REVEALED: ✨ Polyvagal Theory validates 10,000-year-old indigenous healing ✨ Neuroscience proves we have multiple selves (Parts Work validation) ✨ Epigenetics confirms your grandmother's trauma affects you TODAY ✨ Mirror neurons explain why group therapy heals faster than individual 🎯 PERFECT FOR YOU IF: 💥 Tried multiple therapists without lasting results 💥 Medication isn't enough or has bad side effects 💥 Interested in trauma-informed, body-based healing 💥 Exploring alternatives to traditional mental health 💥 Healthcare workers experiencing burnout/compassion fatigue 💥 Therapists questioning mainstream approaches 💥 Anyone seeking integration of ancient wisdom + modern science 🏆 FEATURED TREATMENT BREAKTHROUGHS: 🧬 EMDR - FDA-approved trauma processing (77% success rate) 🧬 Brainspotting - Revolutionary brain-based trauma...

How therapy became a computer program and lost its soul 1973: A researcher walks into a psychiatric hospital claiming to hear voices saying "empty, hollow, thud." He's immediately diagnosed with schizophrenia and held for weeks. The twist? He's perfectly sane. It's all an experiment to prove psychiatric diagnosis is fiction. Those three words - empty, hollow, thud - would become the perfect description of what American therapy was about to become. This episode exposes how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy conquered psychology by promising scientific precision while secretly throwing out everything that makes therapy work. The computer metaphor for mind created treatments that were measurable, billable, and completely ineffective. https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-weird-history-of-psychotherapy-part-4-empty-hollow-thud-or-cbt-and-the-satanic-panic/ You'll discover: 📚 Essential Reading from Taproot Therapy Collective: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/science-or-science-flavored-capitalism-deconstructing-the-evidence-based-practice-paradigm/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-limits-of-behaviorism-rediscovering-the-soul-in-psychotherapy/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/a-history-of-psychotherapy-and-how-it-got-here/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/theodore-m-porter-and-the-critique-of-quantification/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/when-evidence-based-practice-goes-wrong/ The tragic irony: While hunting for evidence-based treatments, we lost the evidence for what actually heals - relationship, depth, time, and the mysterious process of being truly seen.

From genius discovery to UFO battles: The man who found trauma in the body Wilhelm Reich made one of psychology's greatest discoveries: The body remembers what the mind forgets. Trauma doesn't just live in thoughts and memories - it's held in muscle tension, breathing patterns, and physical armor that protects us from unbearable feelings. Then he went completely insane. This episode follows Reich's journey from Freud's most promising student to a paranoid exile shooting orgone energy at alien spacecraft. But here's the twist: His early insights about somatic trauma were revolutionary. They laid the foundation for every body-based therapy that actually works. https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-weird-history-of-psychotherapy-part-3-wilhelm-reich/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/what-are-wilhelm-reichs-character-styles/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/wilhelm-reichs-analysis-of-fascism-enduring-wisdom-and-controversial-reception/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-curious-case-of-wilhelm-reich/ https://gettherapybirmingham.com/john-c-lilly-when-dolphins-drugs-and-the-deep-end-of-consciousness-collided-in-the-psychedelic-70s/ You'll learn about: Discover the untold story of how trauma therapy evolved from Freudian analysis to revolutionary body-based healing approaches that preceded "The Body Keeps the Score" by decades. This evidence-based deep dive explores the pioneering work of Wilhelm Reich, Carl Jung, and Fritz Perls who discovered that trauma lives in the body long before modern neuroscience proved them right. Learn why your physical symptoms might be stored emotional memories and how the therapeutic revolution of the 1960s changed psychology forever. What You'll Learn: Perfect for: Mental health professionals, trauma survivors, psychology students, anyone interested in the history of psychotherapy, and those seeking alternatives to traditional talk therapy. Evidence-Based Content: Drawing from peer-reviewed research, historical documents, and the foundational texts of somatic psychology, this episode traces the scientific evolution from Freudian psychoanalysis through modern neuroscience-backed trauma therapy. Keywords: trauma therapy, somatic therapy, body keeps the score, Wilhelm Reich, Carl Jung, Fritz Perls, PTSD treatment, psychology history, mind-body connection, character armor, nervous system healing, experiential therapy, depth psychology Hosted by experts in trauma-informed care with clinical experience in EMDR, brainspotting, somatic experiencing, and Jungian analysis. Resources: Visit gettherapybirmingham.com for articles on somatic trauma mapping, Jungian therapy, and evidence-based body-centered healing approaches. Discover the untold story of how trauma therapy evolved from Freudian analysis to revolutionary body-based healing approaches that preceded "The Body Keeps the Score" by decades. This evidence-based deep dive explores the pioneering work of Wilhelm Reich, Carl Jung, and Fritz Perls who discovered that trauma lives in the body long before modern neuroscience proved them right. Learn why your physical symptoms might be stored emotional memories and how the therapeutic revolution of the 1960s changed psychology forever. What You'll Learn: Perfect for: Mental health professionals, trauma survivors, psychology students, anyone interested in the history of psychotherapy, and those seeking alternatives to traditional talk therapy. Evidence-Based Content: Drawing from peer-reviewed research, historical documents, and the foundational texts of somatic psychology, this episode traces the scientific evolution from Freudian psychoanalysis through modern neuroscience-backed trauma therapy. Keywords: trauma therapy, somatic therapy, body keeps the score, Wilhelm Reich, Carl Jung, Fritz Perls, PTSD treatment, psychology history, mind-body connection, character armor, nervous system healing, experiential therapy, depth psychology Hosted by experts in trauma-informed care with...

The mystic who mapped the soul while America decided it was too scary https://gettherapybirmingham.com/the-weird-history-of-psychotherapy-part-2-jungs-and-the-bottom-of-consciousness/ While Freud was projecting his trauma onto patients, Carl Jung made a radical discovery: There's a layer of mind beneath the personal unconscious that we all share. The collective unconscious. A realm of archetypes, myths, and healing wisdom that every culture discovers independently. But Jung's profound insights came at a cost. His confrontation with the unconscious nearly drove him mad. For years, he dialogued with inner figures, painted visions, and mapped territories of psyche that science still can't explain. He emerged with the most complete understanding of human consciousness ever developed. The trial of Carl JHung Assesing his legacy Carl Jung's Work with the OSS Carl Jung's Shadow the Tension of the Oppposites Development of Carl Jung's Theories A Short Intro to Jungian Psych What does Mysticism have to do with therapy How did Freud and Jungs Parent Effect Their Psychology Archetypes in Relationships What is Emotion The Trial of Carl Jung’s Legacy Carl Jung’s Work with The CIA How Psychotherapy Lost Its Way Ritual and Animism Tensions in Modern Therapy Schizophrenia Trauma and the Double Bind Jung and the New Age Science and Mysticism Therapy, Mysticism and Spirituality? The Left and Right Hand Path in Myth The Shadow The Golden Shadow The Symbolism of the Bollingen Stone What Can the Origins of Religion Teach us about Psychology The Major Influences on Carl Jung Animals in Dreams The Unconscious as a Game How to Understand Carl Jung How to Use Jungian Psychology for Screenwriting and Writing Fiction How the Shadow Shows up in Dreams How to read The Red Book The Dreamtime Using Jung to Combat Addiction Healing the Modern Soul Jungian Exercises from Greek Myth Jungian Shadow Work Meditation The Shadow in Relationships Free Shadow Work Group Exercise Post Post-Moderninsm and Post Secular Sacred Mysticism and Epilepsy The Origins and History of Consciousness Archetypes Jung’s Empirical Phenomenological Method

The cocaine addict who convinced the world children want to sleep with their parents Vienna, 1866. Ten-year-old Sigmund Freud watches antisemitic thugs knock his father's hat into the mud. Jakob Freud picks it up, head down, and walks on. This moment of paternal humiliation would shape the entire field of psychology. But this episode reveals the shocking truth textbooks won't tell you: Freud was high on cocaine for 10-15 years while developing psychoanalysis. His "revolutionary" theories weren't insights into universal human nature - they were the projections of a traumatized man who never dealt with his own demons. You'll learn: From his partnership with the bizarre Wilhelm Fliess to his golden ring cult of yes-men, this episode exposes how personal pathology became "scientific" theory - and why we're still paying the price. Trigger warning: Discusses substance abuse, childhood trauma, and controversial therapeutic practices.

Addiction Recovery Psychology: Jung, 12-Step Evolution & Depth Therapy Breakthrough with Recovery Expert 🎯 ADDICTION RECOVERY | PSYCHOLOGY | THERAPY | MENTAL HEALTH | SPIRITUALITY Discover the revolutionary integration of Jungian psychology and addiction recovery with Corey Gamberg, Executive Director of Rockland Recovery Treatment Centers. This groundbreaking episode reveals why traditional 12-step programs often plateau after 3-4 years and how depth psychology creates sustainable, soul-level transformation for lasting recovery. 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: Addiction Treatment Revolution: Jungian Psychology Applications: Recovery Science & Spirituality: 📊 EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 🧠 Psychology & Mental Health (0:00-15:00): ⚡ Addiction & Recovery Science (15:00-30:00): 🔄 Spirituality & Personal Growth (30:00-45:00): 🎭 Advanced Therapy Techniques (45:00-End): 🎯 PERFECT FOR: Mental Health Professionals: Recovery Community: Psychology Enthusiasts: 💡 EXPERT INSIGHTS: Corey Gamberg brings unique expertise combining: 🌟 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 📚 RESOURCES & REFERENCES: Books Mentioned: Therapeutic Approaches: Organizations & Training: 🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE: Guest Information: Related Topics to Explore: 🏷️ TRENDING TOPICS: #AddictionRecovery #JungianPsychology #DepthPsychology #MentalHealthTreatment #TherapyInnovation #RecoveryScience #SpiritualPsychology #ArchetypalTherapy #TraumaHealing #AddictionTherapy #RecoveryCoaching #PsychologicalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapistTraining #ClinicalPsychology #HolisticRecovery #SoulWork #PersonalGrowth #PsychotherapyEvolution #RecoveryEvolution Episode Length: 60 minutes | Content Rating: Educational/Professional | Release Date: [Current Date] This episode contains mature themes related to addiction, mental health, and psychological healing. Intended for educational and therapeutic purposes. Not a substitute for professional mental health treatment.

Join therapist Joel Blackstock, martial artist James Waites, and esoteric practitioner Alice Hawley as they delve into the fascinating world of Japanese swords. This episode explores the metallurgy, history, and psychological significance of the katana – from its invention by Masamune after the Mongol invasions to its deep connections with Bushido philosophy and Japanese culture. Discover how the unique forging process of folding different steels creates both strength and flexibility, mirroring the integration of the human psyche. Learn about legendary duelist Miyamoto Musashi's unconventional fighting techniques, the mental aspects of swordplay, and how swords symbolize clarity, truth, and trauma healing across cultures. Whether you're interested in martial arts, Japanese history, metallurgy, or psychological symbolism, this episode offers profound insights into how ancient wisdom continues to resonate in our modern world. Listen to "The Psychology of the Katana" and explore more thought-provoking conversations at GetTherapyBirmingham.com. #Katana #JapaneseSwords #Bushido #SamuraiPhilosophy #MartialArtsPsychology #MiyamotoMusashi #Metallurgy #SwordSymbolism #BirminghamTherapyPodcast #WarriorMindset

Embark on a captivating journey into the depths of Jungian psychology with hosts Quique Autrey and Joel Blackstock. In this episode, Joel shares his unique perspectives on a wide range of topics, including: This episode offers a thought-provoking exploration of Jungian psychology and its far-reaching implications. Join us as we uncover the wisdom and insights that continue to shape our understanding of the human psyche.

Explore the transformative power of Lifespan Integration therapy in this enlightening episode of the Taproot Therapy Collective podcast. Join host Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S, as he interviews three expert LI practitioners: Marie Danner, Kristan Baer, and Pamela Hayes. These skilled therapists share their personal journeys with LI, explain how it gently rewires neural pathways associated with trauma, and discuss its effectiveness for PTSD, anxiety, and attachment issues. Learn how Lifespan Integration complements other therapeutic approaches like Somatic Experiencing, Brain Spotting, and Internal Family Systems. Discover why LI has become a cornerstone of trauma treatment at Taproot, offering a gentle yet powerful path to healing that keeps clients within their window of tolerance while processing difficult experiences. Whether you're a mental health professional or someone seeking healing, this episode provides valuable insights into how timeline-based therapy can help integrate fragmented aspects of self, create a coherent life narrative, and foster lasting transformation. 🔗 Learn more about our therapists: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/joel-blackstock-bio/https://gettherapybirmingham.com/marie-danner/https://gettherapybirmingham.com/our-therapists/https://gettherapybirmingham.com/our-therapists/ 🔗 Explore Lifespan Integration: https://gettherapybirmingham.com/lifespan-integration-therapy-peggy-pace/ #LifespanIntegration #TraumaHealing #PTSD #TherapyPodcast #AttachmentTrauma #NeuralIntegration #SomaticTherapy #MentalHealthPodcast #TaprootTherapy #BirminghamTherapy #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #TherapistConversations

Tired of mental health podcasts that just tell you to breathe deeply? Discover + Heal + Grow from Taproot Therapy Collective brings you honest, sometimes irreverent conversations about the real challenges in psychology and therapy today. In this episode, Joel Blackstock, James Waites, Alice Hawley, and Hailey critique evidence-based practice and the research status quo in psychology. They explore why academic publishing paywalls limit access to knowledge, how profit motives influence research, and why the biomedical model falls short in understanding human consciousness. The therapists examine why CBT has dominated the field despite its limitations, why qualitative research deserves more respect, and how clinical wisdom often outpaces published research. They advocate for a psychology that values both scientific rigor and the subjective experience of individuals, making space for newer modalities like brain spotting, EMDR, and somatic approaches. Whether you're a mental health professional questioning the orthodoxy or someone interested in the deeper workings of therapy, this episode offers a refreshingly authentic critique of how psychological knowledge is created, shared, and applied. The Future of Therapy: Navigating the Tensions of Our TimeGettherapybirminghamEvidence Based Practice is Bul$*%!@ , Let's Fix It!GettherapybirminghamWhen Evidence Based Practice Goes WrongGettherapybirminghamEvidence Based Practice and Research Psychology ArchivesGettherapybirmingham These articles collectively offer a thoughtful critique of current evidence-based practice models while acknowledging the importance of scientific rigor. They advocate for a more holistic approach to therapy that values both empirical evidence and the subjective, lived experiences of clients and clinicians. Keywords: evidence-based practice, psychology research, clinical wisdom, CBT critique, biomedical model limitations, qualitative research, academic publishing, psychotherapy, trauma therapy, depth psychology

Ultimate Archetype Meditation for Inner Healing and Self-Discovery | Tapoo Therapy Collective Welcome to the Ultimate Archetype Meditation guided by Joel from the Tapoo Therapy Collective Podcast! 🌟 This transformative meditation, rooted in Jungian psychology and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, helps you connect with your inner Warrior, Magician, Queen, King, Lover, and Child archetypes. Whether you're seeking emotional healing, self-discovery, or spiritual growth, this practice is designed to guide you toward wholeness and empowerment. 🔥 Why Watch This Meditation? Explore the multiplicity of your psyche and heal past wounds. Cultivate confidence, intuition, compassion, leadership, intimacy, and joy. Perfect for beginners and advanced meditators alike. Backed by insights from Jungian psychology, IFS therapy, and neuroscience (theta wave brain mapping). 🔔 Subscribe to Tapoo Therapy Collective for weekly meditations, podcasts, and mental health insights: Subscribe Now💬 Comment below: Which archetype resonated with you the most?👍 Like and Share to spread healing and inspiration! Support Our Podcast We create this content for free, but it takes significant time and resources. Support us by checking out our sponsor, Hardy Nutritionals, a research-backed vitamin company that supports mental clarity and emotional balance. Use code TAPROOT for 15% off at GetHardy. Your purchase helps us continue creating transformative content! Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to Archetype Meditation 0:27 - Understanding Archetypes (Jungian Psychology & IFS Therapy) 1:05 - Preparation: Finding a Comfortable Position 1:18 - Guided Breathing and Body Awareness 2:31 - Warrior Archetype: Assertiveness and Boundaries 11:35 - Magician Archetype: Intuition and Creativity 19:37 - Queen Archetype: Compassion and Nurturing 27:20 - King Archetype: Leadership and Purpose 34:10 - Lover Archetype: Intimacy and Connection 44:41 - Child Archetype: Innocence and Playfulness 54:13 - Integration of All Archetypes 56:49 - Closing and Returning to the Present 59:12 - Sponsor Message: Hardy Nutritionals Connect With Us 🌐 Website: Tapoo Therapy Collective📸 Instagram: @TapootTherapy🎙️ Podcast: Listen on Spotify📧 Email: admin@GetTherapyBirmingham.com #Meditation #GuidedMeditation #ArchetypeMeditation #JungianPsychology #IFSTherapy #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealth #SpiritualGrowth #InnerPeace #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #HealingMeditation #TapooTherapy #WarriorArchetype #MagicianArchetype #QueenArchetype #KingArchetype #LoverArchetype #ChildArchetype #ThetaWaves #BrainMapping #MentalClarity #HardyNutritionals

Preorder the Book: https://amzn.to/3RzDcaH Checkout our episode with Matt from last year when you are done. We sit down with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and George Polk Award winner renowned for his incisive local reporting. As a reporter for the Valley News in New Hampshire, Matt brings unparalleled depth to every story he tackles. His bylines appear in Popular Science, Foreign Policy, USA Today, and Atavist Magazine, showcasing his versatility across major media outlets. Praised for immersive storytelling that transports listeners from Maine’s Governor’s Mansion to Ebola wards in Sierra Leone, his narrative features blend rigorous investigation with human-centered nuance. In This Episode We dive into Matt’s journey from exposing deplorable conditions in federally subsidized Section 8 housing—work that spurred state investigations and reforms—to his explorations of fringe medicine in his second book, If It Sounds Like a Quack…, published in April 2023. We also reflect on his debut book, A Libertarian Walks into a Bear (September 2020), which examines the collision of libertarian ideals and wildlife management in a small New Hampshire town. As a Pulitzer Center grantee, Matt’s long-form journalism has spotlighted flood insurance challenges for riverboat casinos in Missouri and maternal health crises during the Ebola outbreak. In 2019, he received the Distinguished Science Journalism award from the American Meteorological Association and was voted Maine Journalist of the Year. Throughout our conversation, we unpack the ethics of investigative storytelling, the role of narrative in driving public policy, and the craft of turning complex issues into compelling human stories. BUY THE BOOK! https://amzn.to/3RzDcaH If you enjoyed this deep dive with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, hit the Like button, subscribe for new episodes every week, and ring the 🔔 to never miss an interview. Share your thoughts in the comments—what story angle intrigues you most? more @ GetTherapyBirmingham.com 🎙️📚📰🕵️‍♂️ #MattHongoltzHetling #InvestigativeJournalism #supernatural #podcast #science #Storytelling #evidencebasedpractice #pseudoscience #HousingReform #PulitzerHopeful

Immerse yourself in the transformative world of Ericksonian hypnosis with this powerful guided meditation for overcoming phobias and healing trauma. Inspired by the revolutionary therapeutic methods of Dr. Milton Erickson, the brilliant psychiatrist who fathered modern hypnotherapy, this deeply engaging visualization process will guide you to reframe your most challenging fears and traumatic memories as opportunities for profound growth and resilience. With great care, skill and artistry, we'll invite you to translate your anxiety or traumatic recollection into a vivid symbolic image, explore that inner landscape with genuine curiosity and self-compassion, and playfully experiment with small tweaks to the image that generate large-scale positive shifts in your embodied experience. Through this process, you'll viscerally discover how much innate power you have to flexibly shift your perceptions and emotional responses, even to your most deep-rooted traumas and anxieties. More than just a set of techniques, this meditation journey will steep you in the fundamental principles of Ericksonian hypnosis - utilization of your mind's inner resources, indirect suggestion to bypass resistance, and paradoxical interventions that often move you forward by first moving you back. You'll come away with an unshakable felt sense of your mind's infinite capacity for creative problem-solving and a clear map for continuing to transform your obstacles into opportunities. Whether you're a therapist seeking to expand your toolkit, an individual struggling with PTSD, phobias, or anxiety, or simply a curious explorer of your own vast inner potential, this immersive experience will repattern your neuro-emotional circuitry and reawaken your faith in your own indestructible spirit. Join us to reclaim your birthright of inner freedom - it's time to stop surviving your story and start authoring it.

In this episode of Discover Heal Grow, we delve into the rich psychological tapestry woven around dragons, exploring how these mythical beasts have occupied our collective imagination and served as powerful archetypes for both terror and transformation. Episode Overview We begin by tracing dragon origins in ancient mythologies and evolutionary psychology, illuminating how collective fears around predators shaped dragon imagery and stories. From there, we journey into Jungian depth psychology to uncover the dragon’s role as the shadowed reservoir of our untamed energies and primal instincts. Next, we examine practical therapeutic applications—how framing inner struggles as “battling your own dragons” can externalize negative narratives, foster insight, and promote self‑mastery. Finally, we sit down with Jungian depth therapist Dr. Elena Morales, whose work integrates dragon symbolism in somatic and experiential therapies, to learn how clients can transform their fiercest fears into sources of strength. Historical and Cultural Foundations Dragons emerge globally as composite monsters, blending talons, fangs, and scales to personify both danger and wonder . Dragons in the Psyche: Archetypal Roles In Jungian theory, archetypes are universal imprints in the collective unconscious; dragons stand among the most potent, representing what Jung called the “cold‑blooded part of our psyche” that lies beyond rational control. Therapeutic Applications: Facing Your Inner Dragon Modern therapists leverage the dragon metaphor in cognitive‑behavioral and art therapy contexts to help clients externalize self‑doubt and self‑sabotaging thoughts—those “inner dragons” that whisper we’re unworthy or helpless. Guest Interview: A Dialogue with a Jungian Depth Therapist We’re joined by Dr. Elena Morales, author of Awakening Your Dragon Power, who asserts that dragons can also manifest as static feminine energy or entrenched social structures—forces that must be recognized before meaningful change can occur Integrating Dragon Energies: From Fear to Flow Throughout the episode, we interweave mythic storytelling, depth‑psychology insights, and practical exercises, showing how dragon myths have guided seekers on self‑discovery quests for millennia Join us as we explore the psychology of dragons and their archetypal significance, forging a path from ancient legend to contemporary healing practice on the Taproot Therapy Collective Podcast.