Boundless Body Podcast
By Dr. Brian Tierney
Discover often-overlooked experiences through profound insights that delve into the power of shared emotions, laughter, and the transformative nature of human existence.
This series promises to elevate your understanding of contemporary therapeutic practices and the intricate tapestry of human experiences.
🎯 The Boundless Body is a place to reflect on the simple and penetratingly complex question:
➡️ What can a body do?
53 of Clinical Wisdom: Proven Therapy That Works with Robert Weisz
What if the key to healing trauma isn't in the story you tell, but in the sensations you feel?
Dr. Brian Tierney talks with Robert Weiss, PhD—a retired psychologist with 52 years of clinical experience and the developer of Mindfulness-Based Somatic Emotional Processing (MBSEP).
Born in Lima to German Jewish Holocaust survivors, Weiss shares how his own early trauma shaped a career that evolved from behavioral training into Ericksonian hypnosis, EMDR, brainspotting, and finally MBSEP.
He explains why mindful attention to bodily sensations often heals more deeply than narrative or meaning-making, and how breath, resourcing, and therapeutic relationship can address dysregulation and fragmentation.
Through powerful case examples—intergenerational grief, workplace anger, childbirth loss, and even his own Parkinson's diagnosis—Weisz illuminates what it truly means to move into fear and transform through the body.
Highlights:
- How early trauma as a child of Holocaust survivors shaped Weiss's clinical path
- Why MBSEP focuses on sensation over storyUsing breath and "scene work" for regulation and resourcing
- How Ericksonian hypnosis built the foundation for relational safety
- Intergenerational trauma and the therapeutic use of numinous imagery
- Working with anger, shame, guilt, and mixed emotions
- Moving into fear as a practice—including Weiss's own journey with Parkinson's
- Ayahuasca, love as transformation, and the limits of "McMindfulness"
Guest: Robert Weiss, PhD
https://mbsep.com/about/robert-weisz-phd/https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Robert-Weisz/248111300
Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
www.somaticdoctor.com
We want to hear from YOU:
What resonated most with you—the intergenerational case example, working with anger, or Weiss's perspective on moving into fear with Parkinson's?
Let us know in the comments below.
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Hashtags:
#TraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #MBSEP #BoundlessBodyPodcast #RobertWeiss #Mindfulness #Hypnotherapy #EricksonianHypnosis #IntergenerationalTrauma #ParkinsonsAwareness #EmotionalProcessing #SomaticExperiencing #IFS #Brainspotting #EMDR
The Psychology of BORING SEX with Shashi Solluna: Expanding The Window of Pleasure
🔥 BORING SEX IS A WARNING SIGN
How to Expand Your Window of Pleasure
"I used to lie there wondering when it would be over."
That’s not a confession. That’s a call to awakening.
Most people think bad sex is a technique problem. It’s not. It’s a tolerance problem—your nervous system simply cannot hold that much pleasure yet.
In this episode of the Boundless Body Podcast, Dr. Brian Tierney sits down with Shashi Solluna—Oxford-trained psychologist turned international Tantra teacher—to reveal why boring sex is actually a spiritual signal, and how to systematically expand your capacity for embodied ecstasy.
- ✅ Why "just relax" is terrible advice for trauma survivors—and what to do instead
- ✅ The difference between goal-driven sex (exhausting) and nourishing yin sex (restorative)
- ✅ How a decade-long tantric partnership transformed Shashi from celibate seeker to pleasure teacher
- ✅ Why your pelvic floor holds the key to both trauma and transcendence
- ✅ The "pendulation" method: moving between contraction and expansion without dissociation
- ✅ How anger and grief are not obstacles to passion—they are its raw fuel
- ✅ A simple self-pleasure practice (perineum + breath) that rewires full-body orgasmic potential
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Sashi Solluna:
- B.A. in Experimental Psychology, Oxford University
- Trained in Osho active meditations (embodiment, catharsis, therapy)
- Certified in Mantak Chia’s Daoist sexual arts (including dark-room retreats)
- Lineage-holder in classical Indian tantra yoga
- Founder of LiveTantra.com – one of the world’s largest online Tantra platforms
- Author of Tantra Made Easy
- Coming soon: films Sex to Spirit + Tantra Unveiled
"You can't learn this out of a book. You have to feel it in your bones."
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The Circle of Light practice (erotic innocence reboot)
The Perineum + Breath Reset (from 55:43)
- Place gentle awareness on the perineum (between genitals and anus)
- Breathe softly into that space—no forcing
- Allow micro-movements: a slight lift on the inhale, release on the exhale
- Notice if pleasure arises, or numbness, or both. Stay curious.
- Do this for 3 minutes alone, then bring into partnered touch.
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"Pleasure is a capacity, not a goal. You build it the same way you build a muscle—slowly, with repetition, and without shame."
- 🌐 Shashi’s platform: LiveTantra.com
- 📖 Book: Tantra Made Easy
- 🎬 Upcoming films: Sex to Spirit + Tantra Unveiled
- 🎧 Subscribe to Boundless Body Podcast
This episode contains mature conversations about sexuality, trauma, and the nervous system. Listener discretion is advised—and welcomed.
🎧 Listen now if you’ve ever wondered:
“Is this really all sex is supposed to feel like?”
Spoiler: It’s not.
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HASHTAGS
#BoundlessBodyPodcast #ShashiSolluna #Tantra #SacredSexuality #ConsciousRelationship #PleasureEducation #TraumaInformed #WindowOfTolerance #NervousSystemRegulation #SomaticHealing #Pendulation #DissociationRecovery #PleasureActivism #EmbodiedSex #FullBodyOrgasm #SlowSex #YinSex #EroticInnocence #PerineumCare #TantraMadeEasy #LiveTantra #Osho #MantakChia #SexToSpirit #SpiritualSexuality #TantricLove #ShameHealing #ShadowWork #SexualHealing #EmotionalSafety #Catharsis #BoringSex #NotYourMothersTantra #MindBlowingLovemaking #SexEdButMakeItSpiritual #HealYourSexLife #TraumaTherapy #SexTherapist #SomaticExperiencing #RelationshipCoach #PelvicHealth #WomensHealth #MensWork
E X P A N D I N G The Window of PLEASURE: E44 Trailer
How to Expand Your Window of Pleasure
"I used to lie there wondering when it would be over."
That’s not a confession.
That’s a call to awakening.
Most people think bad sex is a technique problem.
It’s not.
It’s a tolerance problem—your nervous system simply cannot hold that much pleasure yet.
Dr. Brian Tierney sits down with Shashi Solluna—Oxford-trained psychologist turned international Tantra teacher—to reveal why boring sex is actually a spiritual signal, and how to systematically expand your capacity for embodied ecstasy.
This is episode in itself is a FULL BODY ORGASM
#BoundlessBodyPodcast #ShashiSolluna #Tantra #SacredSexuality #ConsciousRelationship #PleasureEducation #TraumaInformed #WindowOfTolerance #NervousSystemRegulation #SomaticHealing #Pendulation #DissociationRecovery #PleasureActivism #EmbodiedSex #FullBodyOrgasm #SlowSex #YinSex #EroticInnocence #PerineumCare #TantraMadeEasy #LiveTantra #Osho #MantakChia #SexToSpirit #SpiritualSexuality #TantricLove #ShameHealing #ShadowWork #SexualHealing #EmotionalSafety #Catharsis #BoringSex #NotYourMothersTantra #MindBlowingLovemaking #SexEdButMakeItSpiritual #HealYourSexLife #TraumaTherapy #SexTherapist #SomaticExperiencing #RelationshipCoach #PelvicHealth #WomensHealth #MensWork
BIOENERGETICS: Origin & Future with Diana Guest
"Before the body remembers, the mind only theorizes. But when the body speaks—through eyes that won't meet, jaws that won't release, breath that won't descend—that's where bioenergetics begins."
Dr. Brian Tierney connects with Diana Guest—certified bioenergetic therapist, international trainer, and living bridge to the roots of somatic psychotherapy—for a masterclass on Bioenergetic Analysis.
Together they trace the lineage from Wilhelm Reich to Alexander Lowen to the present moment, exploring how character structure lives in the body's seven segments:
👁️ Eyes
👄 Jaw
🫁 Throat
❤️ Chest
🌬️ Diaphragm
🫀 Pelvis
Diana defines bioenergetics as a holistic, somatic, relational psychotherapy—one that treats the body not as metaphor, but as history made visible.
🧬 What Bioenergetics Actually Is
A living lineage from Reich and Lowen, distinct from New Age appropriation
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👁️ The Eyes
How we charge, discharge, and reveal character through the first body segment
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💑 Couples Work
Eye contact interventions that bypass narrative and land in the body
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🤲 Touch Literacy
Consent, ethics, and the therapeutic power of skilled, safe touch
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👄 The Mouth, Jaw, and Voice
Biting, sucking, rooting—the unfinished business of the oral stage
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🗺️ The Character Map
Schizoid, oral, borderline, narcissistic, masochistic, rigid: where we hold and why
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🌬️ The Diaphragm
The breath breakthrough that changes everything
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🫀 Pelvis and Sexuality
The "sexual cornerstones" that shape intimacy and expression
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🌍 Grounding
Not as metaphor, but as felt relationship with the earth beneath us
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🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
somaticdoctor.com
🧑🏫 Guest: Diana Guest
dianaguest.com
📚 Diana's Books:
Becoming Grounded and more
Amazon Link
🔔 Follow for more conversations at the intersection of body, psyche, and soul
#Bioenergetics #SomaticTherapy #BodyPsychotherapy #DrBrianTierney #DianaGuest #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem #Grounding #TheBodyKeepsTheScore #WilhelmReich #AlexanderLowen #BoundlessBody
Epistemological Homeland: The Future of Education & Therapy
What if everything we think we know about education and therapy is wrong? Christopher Daradics makes the case for a radical reset, drawing on insights from some of history's most brilliant minds.#Pedagogy #LearningTheory #MixedReality #Play #Innovation #Christopherdaradics #ResonanceBuilding #XR #Education #Philosophy #Deleuze #GregoryBateson #Wayfinding #Podcast #HigherEd #ExperientialLearning #EugeneOregon
Wayfinding in Education with Christopher Daradics
Why do the most profound learning experiences often feel like getting lost in a good game?
In this episode, Brian sits down with Christopher Icks, a philosopher, applied linguist, and experiential learning designer, to explore why "play" isn't just for kids—it’s a vital engine for deep, transformative learning. From his work at the University of Oregon's CASTLES to his stewardship of Eugene’s eclectic Resonance Building, Christopher reveals how we can design spaces and experiences that foster genuine connection, wayfinding, and what he calls "vital surplus."
They dive into the tension between rigid institutional metrics and the messy, beautiful reality of how we actually learn. Get ready to question the classroom circle, embrace a little vertigo, and discover why a "Bring Your Own Puppet Party" might just be the future of professional development.
- 🏛️ The Resonance Building: A deep dive into this unique hybrid space (healing arts + community workshops) and its three pillars: Somatic Attunement, Mind-Body Integration, and Co-creation. How play became the "engine" that keeps the space open and alive.
- 🔄 Theory vs. Practice: The challenge of translating post-structuralist ideas (Deleuze, Guattari) and affect-oriented pragmatics into projects that are legible to grant committees and institutions stuck in conventional metrics.
- 🧭 Cartesian Subjectivity & The Grid: Christopher explains how Descartes' grid created a "view from nowhere" that still shapes our institutions, identities, and how we measure learning—often to our detriment.
- 🌀 The Power of Vertigo: Referencing Roger Caillois, they discuss vertigo as a critical form of play that disrupts our "compulsive centering" and opens us up to new possibilities.
- 📚 Bateson's Levels of Learning (0–3): A brilliant breakdown using examples from throwing a rock to skeet shooting, illustrating why trying to create systemic change (Level III) using Level I metrics (like KPIs) creates double binds and pathological gaming of the system.
- 🎭 Liberating Structures & Mixed Reality: Christopher shares his work on 'Escape from Bia Oxia,' an XR experience used for Fulbright orientations that teaches cultural pragmatics through an escape-room format.
- 💩 Crass Metaphors & Creativity: A discussion on the role of "excrement" and "nutriment" in language and creation, drawing from philosophical and artistic traditions like Fluxus and John Cage.
"Play repeatedly emerges as the 'engine' that keeps spaces open and resists closure or 'capture.'"
What's a time you felt completely "lost" in a learning experience—and came out the other side transformed? Tell us in the comments!
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Guest: Christopher Daradics
- Work & Projects:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/daradic
- The Resonance Building: https://resonancebuilding.com/about-1
- Mixed Reality & Liberating Structures (EUGLSS): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23997277?source_impression_id=p3_1771428102_P3jjH8PWJ3kTrbxZ
- https://www.instagram.com/swagadics/?hl=en
Host: Brian Tierney
- www.somaticdoctor.com
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HASHTAGS
#Pedagogy #LearningTheory #MixedReality #Play #Innovation #ChristopherIcks #ResonanceBuilding #XR #Education #Philosophy #Deleuze #GregoryBateson #Wayfinding #Podcast #HigherEd #ExperientialLearning #EugeneOregon
A Trained Killer Called To Heal: The Incredible TRUE Story of Dr. Michael Shea
This is one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard.
Dr. Michael J. Shea is the true definition of a pioneer, teacher, mentor, and sage.
If his work touches your heart, please help it reach others:
👍 Like | 🔄 Share | ✅ Subscribe | 💬 Comment
Full Episode Link:
#PodcastNote #MustListen #HeartCentered #Pioneer #Wisdom #DrMichaelJShea #PodcastDiscovery #LifeChangingStories
From PTSD to PIONEER with Dr. Michael Shea
Forget everything you think you know about healing.
This isn't just about therapy; it's a journey to the very origins of consciousness, where trauma meets transcendence, and sorrow becomes the seed of boundless compassion.
Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of the Boundless Body Podcast, where we explore Healing from Conception to Cosmos.
🕊️We’re joined by the legendary Dr. Michael Shea, a pioneering voice in somatic psychology, craniosacral therapy, and pre- & perinatal psychology. We’re unraveling the deep imprints of our earliest experiences, the sacred bridge between fascia and metabolism, and why laughter might be the most profound ignition system for healing.
Get ready for a conversation that connects Navajo wisdom to embryology, and prolonged exposure therapy to the divinity found in our own bodies.
Key Topics 🗝️
🌀 From Wound to Wisdom: Michael’s personal journey through trauma and into the heart of somatic healing.
👣 The Earliest Imprints: How pre- & perinatal experiences shape our consciousness, and why the birth process is our first great story.
🤲 The Compassionate Hand: Integrating craniosacral biodynamics, Navajo traditions, and the crucial role of slowness and stillness.
🔥 Metabolism & Metaphor: Why the trauma resolution community must address the gut, fascia, and our metabolic health to truly heal.
😂 The Ignition of Humor: How laughter and embodiment help us walk between worlds, reclaim our bodies, and touch our own divinity."
This conversation didn't just touch the mind—it spoke to the soul of healing."
What’s one moment from your own life where compassion, humor, or a somatic practice shifted your healing?
Slide into our DMs and tell us your story. 🔥
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Connect with Dr. Michael Shea
https://www.ourbirthjourney.com/michael-shea
https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/author/michael-j-shea-ph-d/
Connect with Dr. Brian Tierney
www.somaticdoctor.com
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Hashtags ✨
#boundlessbodypodcast #SomaticPsychology #TraumaHealing #Compassion #CraniosacralTherapy #PreNatalPsychology #Embodiment #Consciousness #Spirituality #Biodynamics #HealingJourney #MichaelShea #PodcastFinale
Through the EYE of the Serpent
Forget everything you think you know about snakes.
This isn't a nature lesson; it's a key to unlocking the deepest codes of human culture, from our oldest creation myths to the terrifying future of AI.
#BoundlessBody #ThroughTheEyeOfTheSerpent #SnakeTalk #Podcast #Mythology #Culture #Symbolism #AncientWisdom #Serpent #Folklore #Spirituality #IndigenousKnowledge #AIethics #DigitalAge #NeoPaganism #CreationMyths #TysonYunkaporta #MeganKelleher
Through the EYE of the Serpent with Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher
Forget everything you think you know about snakes. This isn't a nature lesson; it's a key to unlocking the deepest codes of human culture, from our oldest creation myths to the terrifying future of AI.
Welcome to a slithering episode of Boundless Body, where we gaze Through the Eye of the Serpent! 🐍
We're joined by the brilliant co-authors of 'Snake Talk', Tyson Yunkaporta and Megan Kelleher.
We’re unraveling the serpent's secret role in everything from Celtic lore and Aboriginal wisdom to the digital age's biggest ethical dilemmas. Get ready for a global adventure that connects ancient symbols to modern spirituality.
Key Topics:
🐍 The Serpent's Dual Nature
Creation & Destruction: How one symbol embodies both life-giving and chaotic force.
🌍 Cultural Conquests & Connections
Colonization's damage and the surprising ties between Irish and Indigenous Australian traditions.
⚡ Modern Myths & Digital Serpents
From viral memes to AI ethics (Roko's Basilisk), exploring today's new-age monsters.
🌀 Reclaiming Ancient Wisdom
Why neo-paganism is rising and how we can reconnect with spiritual roots for a grounded future.
"This conversation rewired our brains!"What's the most powerful 'serpent' myth from your own life or heritage?
Slide into our DMs and tell us what resonated! 🔥
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:58 Exploring World Snake Mythologies
02:55 Celtic and Irish Serpent Lore
03:52 Neo-Paganism and Spiritual Retreats
05:15 Russian Shamanism and Esoteric Fascism
06:56 Cultural Power in Diaspora
07:52 The Shea Gig and Sacred Imagery
10:12 Irish and Aboriginal Language Connections
12:53 Colonization and Cultural Rootlessness
19:22 Maori Serpent Mythology
22:06 The Viral Meme Coin Incident
26:29 Spiritual Harm and Data Sovereignty
33:30 Roko's Basilisk and AI Ethics
47:59 Viking Serpent Myths
49:49 Exploring Viking Stories and the Lindworm Legend
51:58 The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Teenagers
52:50 Digital Realm and Social Anxiety
54:50 Psychological Layers and Cultural Parallels
55:54 The Serpent in Various Cultures
58:12 Influence of Social Media and Audience Capture
01:03:08 Venus Rituals and Astro-Archeology
01:17:54 The Role of Serpents in Creation Myths
01:20:45 The Importance of Law and Reconciliation
01:32:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Hashtags
#BoundlessBody #ThroughTheEyeOfTheSerpent #SnakeTalk #Podcast #Mythology #Culture #Symbolism #AncientWisdom #Serpent #Folklore #Spirituality #IndigenousKnowledge #AIethics #DigitalAge #NeoPaganism #CreationMyths #TysonYunkaporta #MeganKelleher
Rewriting Your Epigenetic Code
We are more than just our DNA.
Epigenetics reveals that our genes can be turned "on" or "off" by the experiences of our ancestors—their traumas, their resilience, even their unspoken stories. This inherited emotional blueprint shapes our lives in profound ways, influencing our anxieties, our relationships, and our sense of self.
But this code is not our destiny.
Ancestral psychotherapy provides the key to rewriting this inherited story. By compassionately engaging with the wounds of our lineage, we can transform these silent echoes from burdens into sources of strength. This is the journey of healing not just yourself, but of reclaiming your entire lineage's potential for wholeness.
Ep39 EPIGENETICS: Rewrite Your Story with Keren Goldenberg
#Epigenetics #AncestralHealing #InheritedTrauma #GenerationalHealing #RewriteYourStory #AncestralPsychotherapy #HealingTheLineage #BeyondDNA #EmotionalBlueprint #TransgenerationalTrauma #HealingJourney #Resilience #UnspokenStories #ReclaimYourWholeness #DestinyVsDNA
EPIGENETICS: Rewrite Your Story with Keren Goldenberg
What if the story you’ve been told about yourself is written in invisible ink passed down through generations? ✍️
We unravel this mystery with Karen Goldenberg, as we explore the hidden forces of intergenerational trauma and the revolutionary science of epigenetics.
Discover how your ancestors' unresolved wounds and resilience shape your mental health, perfectionism, and complex PTSD today.
This isn't just self-help—it's lineage healing.
🌟 Key Highlights
🧬 Epigenetics Unlocked: How your family's past literally alters your genes.
👁️ The Family Shadow: Unmasking envy, scapegoating, and the pressure to be perfect.
📱 Ancient Drama, Modern World: How these patterns show up in social media and daily life.
💪 Ancestral Resilience: Practical steps to tap into your lineage's innate strength and heal.
We want to hear from you!
Where do you see your family's history playing out in your own life?
Share your story in the comments! 💬
🎙️ Keren Goldenberg
📧 keren@sunraypsychotherapy.com
📲 https://www.instagram.com/keren.k.goldenberg
🎙️ Dr. Brian Tierney
🌐 www.somaticdoctor.com
📧somaticdoctor@gmail.com
⏲️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Guest Bio
01:10 Discovering Intergenerational Trauma
02:59 Complex Trauma in Clients
05:08 Epigenetics and Trauma
13:40 Research on Soviet Antisemitism
25:46 Personal Reflections on Trauma
35:43 Cultural and Collective Unconscious
49:54 The Roots of Envy and Idealization
52:06 Social Media and Unrealistic Ideals
55:56 The Taboo of Envy and Being Envied
59:42 Scapegoating and Historical Context
01:03:54 Archetypal Framework of Conflict
01:14:45 Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
01:18:39 Connecting with Ancestors Through Activities
01:29:01 The Power of Vulnerability and Resilience
01:30:55 Conclusion and Contact Information
Hashtags
#Epigenetics #IntergenerationalTrauma #HealingTrauma #MentalHealthPodcast #ComplexPTSD #AncestralHealing #FamilyPatterns #Psychotherapy #TraumaInformed #MentalWellness #BreakTheCycle #Perfectionism #BoundlessBodyPodcast #TherapyTalk #HolisticHealth #Resilience #SelfDevelopment #Psychology #InheritedTrauma #Scapegoating #FamilyDynamics #CulturalTrauma #CollectiveHealing
The Interoceptive Loop: How to Break and Remake Your Body's Patterns
Cedric Bertelli breaks down EmRes and how it functions in any real-life scenario.More about this radically breakthrough treatment in Episode 38: The Body as a Time Machie
OR go to: www.cedricbertelli.com
#cedricbertelli #EmRes #psychotherapy #interoception
Your Brain Constantly Predicts (The Future)
Cedric Bertelli shares neuroscience, philosophy, and future predictions that the body makes every day.
He shares the KEY 🗝️ to update our predictions of the future!
More in Episode 38: The Body as a Time Machine
The Body is a Time Machine with Cedric Bertelli
What if your body is a time machine for your emotions?
Join us for a conversation with Cedric Bertelli of the Emotional Health Institute.
We explore the powerful somatic M-RES methodology and the science of emotional processing.
Key Insights 💡
🧠 Predictive Processing: How your brain constantly anticipates emotional responses based on past experiences.
⚡️ The Role of Intensity: Why feeling an emotion fully is the fastest way through it.
⏳ The Body as a Time Machine: How we hold past trauma in our present-day sensations.
🤝 Beyond Talk Therapy: The power of somatic practices to resolve fragmentation and regulate the nervous system.
⚖️ Ethics in Therapy: Navigating power dynamics and moving beyond "policing" language in healing spaces.
💡 The Impact Question: A simple but profound tool to uncover the root of fear and trauma.
Cedric’s unique perspective—forged through personal struggle and a rich family history of resilience—offers a new roadmap for anyone seeking to understand the deep connection between their body and their emotional health.
"The brain constantly predicts." - Cedric Bertelli
🎙️ Guest: Cedric Bertelli
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
⌛ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Health and Healing
07:00 Resilience and the Influence of Nature
11:01 Somatic Therapy: The Body's Role in Healing
19:31 Predictive Processing: How Emotions are Constructed
29:18 Interoception: The Key to Emotional Awareness
34:27 Understanding the Stimulus and Sensations
38:19 The Importance of Attention and Presence
40:03 Emotional Resolution and Congruence
42:05 Philosophical Foundations of Emotional Work
44:01 Fragmentation and Trauma Responses
45:40 Teaching Emotional Resolution to Children
47:59 Animal Emotions and Human Parallels
49:49 Navigating Emotional Waves and Trance States
51:38 The Science of Sensory Experience
53:18 Addiction, Prediction, and the Brain
55:15 The Body as a Time Machine
57:20 The Body Without Organs and Immanence
59:03 Transcendence vs. Immanence in Human Experience
01:04:41 The Interconnectedness of Isolation and Anxiety
01:05:24 Flesh of the World: A Philosophical Exploration
01:07:06 Foucault and Micro Fascism in Social Dynamics
01:08:08 The Body as a Social Construct
01:09:12 Interoception and the Dynamics of Policing
01:11:04 The Power Dynamics in Therapeutic Practices
01:12:54 Breaking Down Barriers in Therapeutic Spaces
01:14:22 The Subconscious and the Body Without Organs
01:15:22 The Cosmos Within: Clinical Implications
01:16:39 Radical Practices for Transformation
01:18:45 Facing Fears: The Impact Question
01:21:57 Healing from Past Trauma
01:24:25 Innovative Spaces for Human Connection
01:26:36 Connecting with Cedric's Work
Hashtags ✨
#Emotional Health #Healing Arts #Trauma, Somatic Therapy #M-RES #Predictive Processing #Emotional Resolution #Resilience #Anxiety #Intensity #trance #therapy #addiction #predictive brain #body without organs #interconnectedness #Foucault #impact questions
What is NSM? Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness Explained
"Real transformation requires a vessel strong enough to contain it"
✨ Why Listen to This Episode with Dr. Fleet Maull?
🧠 Neurophysiological Stability – Learn how to create an inner structure for deep spiritual work without crashing.
🚫 Avoid Spiritual Bypassing – Discover why many get stuck—and how to move through instead of around your blocks.
⚡ Hold & Harness Energy – Stop leaking post-retreat highs (goodbye, self-sabotage!).
🌀 Trauma as Untangling – Let healing unfold organically—no forcing, just allowing.
💎 Live at a Higher Vibration – Build a "quantum body" to sustain awakening in daily life.
"The deeper you go, the stronger your vessel will be"
#SpiritualTransformation #Meditation #Psychology #TraumaHealing #EnergyMastery #MindBodySpirit #ConsciousLiving #DeepWork #SelfMastery
Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness
🧠 Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM): Bridging ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience for rapid healing.
In Episode 37 Dr. Fleet Maull teaches you how to HOLD energy in the body, transform your life, and create a "spiritual body" that can heal itself!
#NeuroSomaticMindfulness #SpiritualBody #TraumaRecovery #MindBodyHealing #FleetMaull #SomaticTherapy #ConsciousnessPodcast #MeditationScience #EnergyHealing #SelfTransformation
Neuro-Somatic Trauma Healing with Dr. Fleet Maull
"What if your greatest suffering became your greatest gift?
Dr. Fleet Maull takes us on an extraordinary journey—from a troubled youth and a 14-year prison sentence to becoming a renowned meditation teacher, social entrepreneur, and pioneer in neuro-somatic mindfulness.
Discover how he turned his darkest moments into a life dedicated to healing, resilience, and profound personal growth.
Episode Highlights 💡
🚀 From Chaos to Clarity: Dr. Maull’s turbulent early years, counterculture exploration, and spiritual awakening.
⚖️ Behind Bars, Beyond Limits: How prison became his unexpected path to transformation.
💔 Serving the Dying: The profound lessons learned from founding a prison hospice program.
🧠 Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM): Bridging ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience for rapid healing.
🔥 Emotional Alchemy: The power of rage, grief, and deep somatic work in personal evolution.
🌿 Psychedelics & Healing: Insights into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
✨ Embodied Awakening: Cultivating interoceptive awareness and a "spiritual body."
🥹 Dr. Fleet Maull’s story proves that even in the darkest places, light can emerge—if we’re willing to do the work.
🥁 Ready to transform your own life?
💬 Comment on how you FEEL after watching this episode.
🎙️ Guest: Dr. Fleet Maull
https://www.heartmind.co/?r_done=1
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
https://somaticdoctor.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:17 Dr. Fleet Ma's Background and Achievements
04:05 Early Life and Influences
04:58 Journey into Buddhism and Counterculture
12:44 Smuggling and Legal Troubles
18:31 Life in Prison and Transformation
23:30 Prison Hospice Program
31:02 The Event and Deep Transformational Work
36:29 Reflections on Transformation and Healing
43:53 Embracing Emotional Energies
44:42 The Pendulum Swing in Somatics
45:52 Trauma Awareness and Resilience4
6:23 Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
50:36 Rage and Grief Work
53:55 Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM)
56:43 Embodiment and Interoceptive Awareness
01:03:03 Developing a Spiritual Body
01:21:06 Summits and Future Work
🔎 Keywords
#Transformation #Mindfulness #PrisonReform #HealingTrauma #Buddhism #Neuroscience #SomaticHealing #Resilience #PsychedelicTherapy #SpiritualAwakening
Ape-Shit for Biology: Human Motivation Trailer
Loretta Breuning helps us understand biological human behaviorism in Episode 36
✅ Humans are wired for hierarchies — not equality by default
✅ Serotonin links status, mood, and cooperation
✅ Early social experiences shape our long-term behavior
✅ Challenging myths about early human societies matters
✅ Emotions are biological strategies, not mysteries
#humanbiology #lorettabreuning #dr. Brian Tierney #biology #psychology #humanbehaviour #boundlessbodypodcast
Ape-Shit for Biology: Human Motivation with Loretta Breuning
🧠 Why We’re Not Wired for Happiness
If you've ever wondered why happiness seems fleeting — and why competition, cooperation, and even scapegoating show up across both playgrounds and primate troops — this episode is your deep dive into the biology of behavior.
Episode 36 with Dr. B Tierney and Loretta Breuning unravels the layers of biological behaviorism, offering an eye-opening look at how serotonin, social hierarchies, and early brain development shape the way we think, feel, and act.
🔬 Core Topics To Explore
🧬 Understanding Biological Behaviorism- How hormones like serotonin drive social status and emotional regulation- Why happiness is not the default state in animals — including humans
🐒 Animal Behavior & Human Psychology- The surprising parallels between animal hierarchies and modern social dynamics- How play behavior reveals dominance, submission, and survival strategy
👶 Childhood Development & Brain Wiring- How early experiences literally wire the brain- The impact of modern parenting and birth practices on development
⚖️ Cooperation, Competition & Scapegoating- Why both cooperation and conflict are natural strategies in social species- The roots of scapegoating — and why it persists in human groups
🧠 The Limbic System and Emotional Mastery- The role of the limbic system in managing trauma, aggression, and resilience- How understanding our inner animal can unlock emotional intelligence🎙️ You’ve just scratched the surface of what makes us tick.
What insight hit you the hardest — the truth about happiness, or how early development shapes the adult mind?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.
💬 We want to hear from the curious, the skeptical, and the self-aware.
🎙️Guest: Loretta Breuning
Home page - The Inner Mammal Institute
🎙️Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
✨ Keywords and Hashtags
#TheScienceOfHappiness#LorettaBreuning#BrianTierneyPhD#InnerMammalInstitute#TheScienceOfHappiness#BiologicalBehaviorism#HappinessScience#EmotionalIntelligence#EarlyBrainDevelopment#NeuroscienceExplained#SerotoninAndStatus#EvolutionaryPsychology#NeurochemicalWiring#SocialHierarchy#AnimalToHumanBehavior#MammalBrainInsights#CooperationAndConflict#ScapegoatMechanism#GroupDynamics#SelfAwarenessJourney#RewireForHappiness#CuriousMindsUnite
Neuroplasticity in Trauma Healing with Zina Ortiz
"Trauma isn’t just a story—it’s stored in your body.
But so is the power to heal." ❤️🔥
🎙️Join Dr. B Tierney and trauma therapist Zina Ortiz for a raw, revelatory conversation on psychotherapy, trauma resolution, and somatic healing.
❤️🩹From complex trauma to psychedelic-assisted therapy, they explore how emotions, neuroplasticity, and even swearing can unlock deep healing.
Episode Highlights 💡
"The Body Never Lies" – How sensorimotor psychotherapy and body awareness rewrite trauma.
"Psychedelics & Cannabis in Therapy" – Ketamine, cannabis, and the neuroscience of breakthrough healing.
"Thwarted Impulses & Resistance" – Why your body’s blocked rage/grief might be the key to freedom.
"The Taboo of Swearing" – How F-bombs in therapy can shatter shame and reclaim power.
"Freud Was Wrong (But Also Right)" – Reimagining dreams, imagination, and EMDR in modern trauma work.
Key Takeaways 🗝️
"Healing is non-linear—and that’s okay."
"Your brain can change at any age." (Neuroplasticity wins!)
"Therapy isn’t ‘safe’—it’s necessary discomfort."
"The magic sauce? The therapist-client relationship."
Chapters to Skip To
00:00 – Why interdisciplinary therapy works better.
20:13 – How trauma lives in your posture, pain, and PAG brain region.
48:11 – Thwarted impulses (aka "Why you freeze when angry").
01:11:34 – Swearing as medicine (yes, really).
01:30:58 – The "good, bad, and ugly" of psychedelics.
P.S. If you’ve ever felt "stuck" in therapy—this episode is your permission slip to rage, cuss, and heal out loud.
🎧 Listen now—then tell us
💬 What’s YOUR body trying to say?
⬇️ Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway or tag a friend who needs this conversation. 🔁
#TraumaHealing #PsychotherapyUncensored #SomaticTherapy #PsychedelicScience #MentalHealthRevolution
Neuroplasticity in Trauma Healing
Neuroplasticity wins! 🏆"Your brain can change at any age." 🧠
🎙️ Join Dr. Brian Tierney and trauma therapist Zina Ortiz for a raw, revelatory conversation on psychotherapy, trauma resolution, and somatic healing.
❤️🩹 From complex trauma to psychedelic-assisted therapy, they explore how emotions, neuroplasticity, and even swearing can unlock deep healing.
The King Archetype in Today's Society
What if everything you've been taught about masculine leadership is actually keeping you isolated and disconnected?
In this special "live on location" episode, Dr. B Tierney and his guests shatter the myths around the King archetype, revealing why modern men are struggling with leadership, connection, and authentic power.
Discover how vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the secret weapon of truly influential leaders.
Key Topics Explored:
🔥 The King Archetype Decoded - Why traditional masculine leadership models are failing in today's world💪
Vulnerability as Strength - How opening up creates deeper connections and more effective leadership👑
Blessing vs. Compliments - The profound difference between surface-level praise and soul-deep acknowledgment📱
Technology's Isolation Trap - How digital connection is destroying real intimacy and brotherhood🌟
The Wild Other - Embracing the untamed aspects of your nature for authentic self-expression
🔗 Building Brotherhood - Creating the connections modern men desperately need for growth and healing
📢 This isn't just another masculinity podcast episode—this is a roadmap to reclaiming authentic power in a world that's forgotten what real leadership looks like.
What's your experience with vulnerability in leadership? 💬
Drop a comment below and share your story—your insight might be exactly what another listener needs to hear today
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney:
https://somaticdoctor.com/
🎙️ Guest: Blake Chalfant
https://www.instagram.com/blake.chalfant/
https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Way-Book-Discovery-Finding/dp/B0D2PNBYDS
🎙️ Guest: David Henry Richanbackhttps://davidhenryrichanbach.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-henry-richanbach-63433233
Hashtags
#transformativelearning #psychology #yourthoughts #masculinity #archetypes #podcast
The King Archetype
What if everything you've been taught about masculine leadership is actually keeping you isolated and disconnected?
In this special "live on location" episode, Dr. B Tierney and his guests shatter the myths around the King archetype, revealing why modern men are struggling with leadership, connection, and authentic power. 💪🏼
From the boardroom to the brotherhood, discover how vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the secret weapon of truly influential leaders.
#archetypes #boundlessbody #psychology #sacredmasculine #leadership #brotherhood #vulnerability #Dr.BrianTierney
The Journey of Self-Expression with Bradly McDevitt
🎭 Unlock the transformative power of self-expression in this theatrically rich episode with Bradley McDevitt!
This episode navigates the rich intersection of theater, vulnerability, and leadership, uncovering how embracing absurdity can lead to profound personal growth.
Episode Highlights 💡
🎉 Theater to Coaching: Discover how Bradley's journey in theater shaped his understanding of self-expression and leadership.
🤡 Clowning as Connection: Explore how clowning serves as a powerful tool for vulnerability and building connections.
🙃 Healing Through Absurdity: Learn about the liberating effects of absurdity in performance and its healing potential.
🚪 Liminal Spaces: Understand how these transformative spaces allow for transcendence and personal evolution.
😯 Vulnerability in Leadership: Delve into why embracing vulnerability is essential for fostering creativity in leadership.
🦊 The Trickster Archetype: Discuss the role of this archetype in authenticity and the complexities of identity.
📢 We want to hear from you!
💬 What does self-expression mean to you?
↘️ Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s continue this journey of discovery together!
🎙️ Guest: Bradley McDevitt
Bradley McDevitt : Coaching With Presence
Bradley McDevitt (@bradleydenismcdevitt) • Instagram photos and videos
Bradley McDevitt, ACC - Leadership Coach - Center for Creative Leadership | LinkedIn
🎙️ The Quotidian Podcast (with Brian and Bradley)
https://rss.com/podcasts/thequotidian/1971454/
🎙️Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
Hashtags ✨
#Theater #Leadership #Vulnerability #SelfExpression #PersonalGrowth #Coaching #LiminalSpaces #Absurdity #Healing #Clowning #Connection #TricksterArchetype #Authenticity #Creativity #Transformation #Podcast
Secrets of Sexual Healing with Dominique D'vita
From Soulgasms to Sex Magic-Dominique will awaken your G Spot!
Explore the profound connections between sexuality, spirituality, and self-love, unraveling the complexities of societal taboos and the power of embodiment.
Episode Highlights 💡
🧘🏼♀️ The Importance of Embodiment: Discover how being present in your body enhances pleasure and intimacy.
🚫 Navigating Taboos: Hear personal stories that challenge societal norms around sexuality and nudity.
🫦 Soulgasms: Learn about these transformative experiences and their role in self-discovery.
⚡ Kundalini and Biological Energy: Understand the energy currents that drive our sexual experiences.
🥰 Self-Pleasure as Healing: Explore how self-love practices can open the heart and facilitate emotional release.
🧬 The Role of Sound: Uncover how sound can enhance intimacy and discharge energy.
💗 Sex Magic and Manifestation: Delve into the ethical considerations and creative potential of harnessing sexual energy.
👂🏼 We want to hear from you! What does sexual healing mean to you?
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation as we reclaim our power and embrace our authentic selves!
🎙️ Guest: Dominique D'vita
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
Hashtags ✨#Soulgasms #SexMagic #Sexuality #Spirituality #SelfLove #Embodiment #Pleasure #Intimacy #Taboos #Nudity #SelfDiscovery #Kundalini #EnergyHealing #SelfPleasure #Healing #HeartOpening #EmotionalRelease #SoundHealing #Manifestation #Ethics #SexualEnergy #SexualHealing
The Secrets of Sexual Healing
Explore the profound connections between sexuality, spirituality, and self-love, unraveling the complexities of societal taboos and the power of embodiment.
Episode Highlights 💡
🧘♀️ The Importance of Embodiment: Discover how being present in your body enhances pleasure and intimacy.
🚫 Navigating Taboos: Hear personal stories that challenge societal norms around sexuality and nudity.
💖 Soulgasms: Learn about these transformative experiences and their role in self-discovery.
⚡ Kundalini and Biological Energy: Understand the energy currents that drive our sexual experiences.
💞 Self-Pleasure as Healing: Explore how self-love practices can open the heart and facilitate emotional release.
🎶 The Role of Sound: Uncover how sound can enhance intimacy and discharge energy.
✨ Sex Magic and Manifestation: Delve into the ethical considerations and creative potential of harnessing sexual energy.
💬 We want to hear from you! What does sexual healing mean to you?➡️ Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation as we reclaim our power and embrace our authentic selves!
🎙️ Guest: Dominique D'vitahttps://dominiquedvita.wixsite.com/dvita
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierneyhttps://somaticdoctor.com/
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sexual Healing and Soulgasms03:09 The Importance of Embodiment in Sexuality06:02 Navigating Taboo: Personal Stories and Spirituality09:07 The Journey into Tantra and Self-Discovery11:56 Experiencing the First Soulgasm14:55 The Dynamics of Masculine and Feminine Energy17:54 Understanding Biological Energy and Kundalini21:02 Bridging Science and Ancient Traditions24:08 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Sexuality27:06 The Process of Dearmoring and Healing29:58 Body Image and Societal Pressures32:52 The Role of Self-Pleasure in Healing36:09 The Bizarre Nature of Human Conditioning39:24 The Impact of Societal Norms on Sexuality42:58 Understanding Sexual Energy and Responsibility46:54 The Journey to Mastery in Sexual Practices51:39 The Balance of Containment and Expression56:18 Navigating Rigid Personality Patterns in Sexuality01:10:49 The Pelvis: The Final Frontier of Emotional Release01:14:54 The Dance of Energy: Upward and Downward Currents01:18:43 Sound as a Tool for Expression and Discharge01:21:25 The Intersection of Sex, Magic, and Manifestation01:27:20 The Power of Sexual Energy in Manifestation01:35:36 Reclaiming the Power of the Womb and Sexuality
Hashtags#SexualHealing #Spirituality #SelfLove #Embodiment #Taboo #Soulgasm #KundaliniEnergy #Tantra #SelfPleasure #HealingJourney #SoundHealing #SexMagic #Manifestation #ConsciousSexuality #Intimacy #SomaticHealing #EnergyWork #WombPower #AuthenticSelf #DrBrianTierney #DominiqueDvita
The Aetheric Imagination
The Aetheric Imagination: Bridging Worlds
Unlock the mysteries of consciousness as we explore Aetheric Imagination, revealing its profound connections to nature, death, renewal, and the trickster archetype! 🌌✨
The Aetheric Imagination: Bridging Worlds with Matthew David Segall
Unlock the mysteries of consciousness as we explore Aetheric Imagination, revealing its profound connections to nature, death, renewal, and the trickster archetype!
Brian and Matt take you on a sonic journey through the realms of philosophy and creativity. They discuss how Aetheric Imagination serves as a vital bridge between rationality and the cosmos.
Here are the highlights you won’t want to miss:
💡 Transformative Power: Discover how imagination connects human consciousness with the universe in unexpected ways.
💡 Life and Death: Reframe your understanding of death—not as an end, but as a crucial transition for renewal.
💡 The Trickster Archetype: Dive into the complexities of good and evil through the lens of the trickster and what it teaches us about ourselves.
💡 Embracing Madness: Explore how madness can be an essential aspect of creativity and intelligence, challenging conventional norms.
💡 Navigating Chaos: Uncover the significance of rituals in managing life’s complexities and finding balance in chaos.
Join us as we reveal how imagination shapes our relationship with nature and allows us to reinvent ourselves in each moment.
👂🏼We want to hear from you!
Share your thoughts on Aetheric Imagination and its impact on your life in the comments or on social media using the hashtag #AethericImagination.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create content that resonates with you.
🎙️Guest: Matthew David Segall
https://footnotes2plato.com/about-me/
https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Threshold-Imagination-Post-Kantian-Philosophy/dp/1947544489
https://revelore.press/product/crossing-the-threshold/
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
Hashtags ✨
#AethericImagination #Consciousness #Philosophy #Nature #DeathAndRenewal #TricksterArchetype #Cosmos #Imagination #Creativity #Transformation #LifeAndDeath #Renewal #Madness #Intelligence #Chaos #Rituals #Balance #Universe #Reinvention #Podcast
Transformative Learning in the Age of AI
How do we truly learn and adapt in an era where AI processes information faster than ever? 🤖🔥
In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the psychology of transformative learning, exploring how neuroscience, trauma, and identity shape human growth beyond traditional knowledge acquisition. 🧠✨
🔹 Neuroscience of Learning – Why AI can’t replicate deep transformation 🧬
🔹 Embodiment & Trauma – How past experiences shape perception and cognition 💥
🔹 Microfascism & Identity – The hidden forces policing thought & behavior 🕵️♂️
🔹 The Trickster Archetype – Creativity, disruption, and the psychology of taboo 🎭
🔹 Language as a Cultural Virus – How words program our reality 🗣️💡
🔹 Comedy & Madness – The power of humor in processing collective trauma 🎤🌀
🤔 Can psychological flexibility help us break free from rigid identities?
💚 How does collective trauma shape our cultural narratives?
🎭 And can the trickster consciousness be both liberating and dangerous? 🌍💭Which concept challenged or inspired you the most? 👇🎧
🎙️ Guest: Aftab Omarhttps://www.aftabomer.org/
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierneywww.somaticdoctor.com
📅 FREE Consultation ➡️ Homepage - Somatic Doctor Integrative therapies, Brian Tierney Ph.D., RCST, Licensed Psychologist. Somatic Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Work, Mentoring and TeachingHashtags ✨#AIvsHumanLearning #TransformativeLearning #Neuroscience #PsychologyPodcast #Embodiment #TraumaInformed #IdentityPolitics #TricksterArchetype #LanguagePsychology #CulturalTrauma #ComedyAndHealing #PsychologicalFlexibility #CollectiveTrauma #DrBrianTierney #AftabOmar #DeepLearning #SomaticPsychology #Consciousness #FutureOfLearning #DisruptiveThinking
Transformative Learning in the Age of AI with Aftab Omer
How do we truly learn and adapt in an era where AI processes information faster than ever?
🎞️ In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the psychology of transformative learning, exploring how neuroscience, trauma, and identity shape human growth beyond traditional knowledge acquisition.
🧬 Neuroscience of Learning – Why AI can’t replicate deep transformation
💥 Embodiment & Trauma – How past experiences shape perception and cognition.
🧩 Microfascism & Identity – The hidden forces policing thought & behavior.
🎭 The Trickster Archetype – Creativity, disruption, and the psychology of taboo.
🦠 Language as a Cultural Virus – How words program our reality.
😤 Comedy & Madness – The power of humor in processing collective trauma.
Can psychological flexibility help us break free from rigid identities?
How does collective trauma shape our cultural narratives?
And can the trickster consciousness be both liberating and dangerous?
▶️ Hit play now & drop a comment!
🗨️ Which concept challenged or inspired you the most?
🎙️ Guest: Aftab Omer
Aftab Omer | President, Meridian University
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
💚 FREE Consultation:
Hashtags ✨#TransformativeLearning #AI #Neuroscience #Trauma #Identity #Psychology #HumanGrowth #Embodiment #Microfascism #TricksterArchetype #Language #Linguistics #Culture #Comedy #Madness #PsychologicalFlexibility #CollectiveTrauma #Creativity #Disruption #Taboo #Consciousness #DeepLearning #Knowledge #Adaptation
Why Traditional Therapy Isn't Working with Mariya Javed-Payne
"Mariya Javed-Payne takes us on a deep dive into one of the most unconventional and neuroscience-backed healing modalities—brainspotting.
As someone who battled severe addiction and exhausted traditional therapeutic approaches, she experienced a profound breakthrough through this somatic-based intervention, ultimately leading to her full recovery and a commitment to guiding others on their healing journeys."
Journey into the world of brainspotting therapy , where the cerebellum plays a key role in emotional processing , and humor becomes an unexpected tool in trauma healing.
Dive into the depths of collective grief , explore marginalized healing practices, and uncover the powerful intersection of medicine and therapy.
Key Highlights 💡
🧠 Brainspotting therapy: A powerful tool for trauma resolution and addiction.
🧠 The cerebellum: The unsung hero of emotional processing.
🤣 Humor: A surprising but essential part of trauma therapy.
☺️ Collective Grief: Understanding and healing together.
💚 Cultural Contexts: The importance of diverse perspectives in healing.
💊 Medicine & Therapy: Exploring the intersection and the role of psychedelics.
➡️ Ready to unlock your own healing potential? Tune in now!
💭What are your thoughts on this EMDR alternative therapy?
🤔 Drop us your comments below
🎙️ Guest: Mariya Javed-Payne
Website: www.awakenconsultingservices.com
Facebook: (6) Facebook
Instagram: Awaken Consulting Services (@awakenconsultingservices) • Instagram photos and videos
YouTube: Awaken Consulting Services - YouTube
Events with Mariya:
➡️ www.awakenconsultingservices.com/trainings (Brainspotting Trainings and Retreats)
➡️ www.awakened-roots.com/events (Breathwork Workshops)
➡️ www.awakened-roots.com/reiki-trainings (Reiki Level 1 and 2 Training)
🎙️ Host: Dr. Brian Tierney
Free Consultation: Contact - Somatic Doctor Integrative therapies, Brian Tierney Ph.D., RCST, Licensed Psychologist. Somatic Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Work, Mentoring and Teaching
Hashtags ✨
#brainspotting #trauma therapy #somatic psychotherapy #cultural healing #humor in therapy #collective grief #addiction recovery #psychedelics #cerebellum #mental health
The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary with Dr. Ron Siegel
Is the secret to fulfillment hidden in the ordinary?
What if the chase for the extraordinary is actually holding us back?
In this episode, Dr. Ron Siegel and Dr. B Tierney explore the psychology of idealization, identity, masculinity, and self-acceptance, diving deep into how mindfulness and compassion reshape our understanding of healing, relationships, and meaning.
💡 The trap of idealization—why putting others (or yourself) on a pedestal leads to suffering
💡 Masculinity, narcissism, and the pressure to be “special” in a world that rewards ego
💡 Cults, belief systems, and why we cling to identities that might not serve us
💡Buddhism’s counterintuitive approach to suffering, forgiveness, and true peace
💡The science of humor—why laughter is an untapped superpower for healing
💡Chronic pain and the mind-body connection—how our thoughts shape our physical state
This conversation will challenge what you think you know about self-worth, healing, and meaning.
Are you ready to see the extraordinary in the ordinary?
🎙️GUEST: Dr. Ron Siegel
Dr. Ron Siegel's Programs, Writings, Resources
🎙️HOST: Dr. Brian Tierney
Dr. Siegel's Latest Book: The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary: Finding Happiness Right Where You Are
Why do we constantly evaluate ourselves—and often come up short?
In The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary, Dr. Ron Siegel explores how our obsession with self-worth, comparison, and the need to feel “special” fuels stress, anxiety, and discontent.
Through mindfulness practices, self-compassion techniques, and practical exercises, this book helps readers:
Shift from self-evaluation to genuine self-acceptance Find happiness in everyday, ordinary moments Cultivate deeper, more fulfilling connections Overcome stress, shame, and the pressure to be “extraordinary”
If you’ve ever felt not good enough, unseen, or trapped in comparison, this book offers a transformative path to lasting happiness—right where you are.
Hashtags ✨#TheOrdinaryGift #Mindfulness #SelfAcceptance #MentalHealth #PsychologyPodcast #Buddhism #MindBodyConnection #HumorHeals #Masculinity #Compassion #DrBrianTierney #DrRonSiegel #FindingHappiness #MentalWellness #LettingGo #Identity #MeaningMaking #ChronicPain #ExtraordinaryOrdinary #SelfCompassion
Healing Through Electromagnetic Fields with Dr. Jack Tuszynski
What if the secrets of consciousness lie within the energy dynamics of our cells?
🤔In this mind-expanding episode, we dive into the fascinating world of biophysics with Dr. Jack Tuszynski, a pioneering computational biophysicist.
From the microscopic dance of mitochondria and microtubules to the mind-bending potential of quantum entanglement in evolution, we explore the profound connections between energy, biology, and consciousness.
💡Mitochondria & Biophotons – How cellular powerhouses generate energy and light.
✨ Microtubules & Consciousness – Their role in cellular transport, structure, and even cognition.
🧲 Energy Medicine – The potential of electromagnetic fields in healing and health.
⚛️ Quantum Biology – The strange intersection of quantum mechanics and living organisms.
🤯 The Science of Consciousness – How energy dynamics may shape awareness and cognition.
Prepare to have your mind blown as we explore the frontiers of quantum life sciences! 🚀
🎙️ Guest: Dr. Jack Tuszynski🔗 Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Tu...
🎙️Host: Dr. Brian Tierney 📩
📌 Memorable Quotes:
🧬 "Cancer cells are a broken symmetry state."
⚡ "The energy demands of the human body are about 100 watts."
🧠 "The brain consumes 25% of the energy."
🔬 "The connection between energy and consciousness is profound."
💬 What are your thoughts on the connection between energy and consciousness? Drop a comment below! ⬇️
Hashtags
#Biophysics# QuantumBiology #Consciousness #EnergyMedicine #Mitochondria #Microtubules #Bioenergetics #Neuroscience #QuantumPhysics #Healing #ElectromagneticFields #SciencePodcast
Inner Child Healing with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn: Renown clinician reveals what hospital hide
What if 'play' held the key to unlocking mental and emotional healing? 🤔
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of play, identity, and mental health with renowned clinician and author Dr. Ross Ellenhorn.
Why Listen to This Episode?
✅ This episode offers a fresh perspective on well-being, exploring everything from the importance of rites of passage for young men to innovative approaches to psychosis.
✅ We examine how language shapes our identities, the concept of the "docile body," and the transformative potential of community integration. 🤝
What You'll Learn 📝
🩵 Play vs. Fun: The crucial distinction between play and fun, and its impact on healing. 🎭
🩵Trauma Discourse: How trauma discourse can sometimes hinder recovery. ⚠️
🩵 Language & Identity: The role of language in shaping identity and the importance of a flexible self. 🌱
🩵 Rites of Passage: Why rites of passage are essential, particularly for young men.
🩵 Psychosis: Dr. Ellenhorn's innovative approach to understanding and supporting individuals experiencing psychosis.
🩵 Community Integration: The transformative power of community integration in mental health recovery.
Ready to rethink your understanding of mental health?
🎧 Don't miss this insightful conversation with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn.
🔔 Subscribe now for more thought-provoking episodes on mental health and well-being.
Dr. Ross Ellenhorn Links:Ross Ellenhorn | Ellenhorn(20+) Facebook(5) Ellenhorn (@EllenhornPACT) / X
Dr. Ross's Books:
📘 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-we-change-ross-ellenhorn?variant=40491094114338
📘 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/purple-crayons-ross-ellenhorn?variant=40128124846114
Dr. Brian Tierney:
https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/
✨Hashtags✨
#healingjourney #healing #trauma #traumahealing #psychology #somatichealing #psychotherapy #holistichealing #DrRossEllenhorn #transformationaltherapy #emobdiedphilosophy
Healing Trauma & Addiction with Ibogaine – Zahra Adloo
"Step into the world of healing as clinical psychotherapist Zahra Adloo unveils her transformative journey through trauma, addiction, and the life-changing potential of Ibogaine’s plant medicine." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Zahra Adloo, a clinical psychotherapist and trauma specialist, to explore the transformative potential of Ibogaine—a powerful plant medicine used to heal trauma and addiction.
Zahra courageously shares her personal journey of overcoming body dysmorphic disorder, a toxic relationship, and the pivotal moment she turned to alternative healing methods.
Drawing from her unique perspective as both a clinician and a patient, Zahra takes us deep into the world of Ibogaine. She discusses how it resets neurochemistry, its healing effects on trauma and addiction, and the importance of a trusted, qualified practitioner in the process.
Zahra also touches on the cultural significance of Ibogaine use, the intersection of yoga philosophy and mental health, and the hidden challenges within the psychedelic community.
Key Takeaways:
🌿 Ibogaine’s Transformative Potential: Learn how this powerful plant medicine can reset neurochemistry and heal trauma.
🤝 Vulnerability and Support Systems: Why vulnerability and a strong support network are essential for recovery.
🔍 Vet Your Practitioner: Key questions to ask when selecting a safe, qualified practitioner for Ibogaine treatment.
🧠 Personal Experience and Advocacy: Zahra’s journey shows why lived experience is crucial in advocating for alternative healing methods.
⚖️ Hidden Challenges in the Psychedelic Community: Exploring narcissism, re-traumatization, and the complexities of navigating the psychedelic space.
🧘♀️ Yoga Philosophy and Healing: The intersection of yoga practices and plant medicine in supporting mental health and recovery.
Highlights:
💡 Ibogaine as a Revolutionary Treatment: Discover how this plant medicine can treat trauma and addiction.
🌍 Cultural Sensitivity and Safety: The importance of understanding cultural contexts in plant medicine use.
💬 Building Trust in the Therapeutic Relationship: Why fostering trust is key to healing.
✨ Unlocking Emotional Resilience with Psychedelics: Using psychedelics like Ibogaine to create lasting emotional clarity and healing.
🎧 Join us as Zahra Adloo sheds light on the potential of Ibogaine to transform lives. In this heartfelt conversation, she offers practical advice and personal insights that may inspire your own healing journey.
Don’t miss this episode packed with transformative stories and actionable tools for anyone seeking true recovery!
Zahra Aldoo
https://www.zahraadloo.com/meet-zahra/
https://www.instagram.com/zeeshirazi/
Bi-Tapp (Nervous System Regulators)
https://bi-tapp.com/
Dr. Brian Tierney
https://somaticdoctor.com/
Navigating Burnout with Jesseca Tighe - Expert on stress management
🌟 Welcome to Season 2! 🌟We’re launching this season with an inspiring reflection on growth and transformation. Let’s explore what’s worked, what needs to evolve, and how we can thrive together. 🚀✨Feeling overwhelmed by burnout or stress? You’re not alone. This episode dives deep into the incredible story of psychologist and leadership coach Jesseca Tighe.
From her struggles with healthcare burnout to empowering others with transformative tools, Jesseca’s journey will leave you inspired. 💡💥 Key Moments from Jesseca’s Story 💥🥺 During the pandemic, Jesseca worked tirelessly on call, sacrificing precious time with her son.😟 Seeking balance, she took a pay cut but continued to struggle.😲 When her health hit a breaking point, Jesseca made the brave choice to leave her job.☺️ Now, she helps others reclaim their lives, avoid burnout, and find purpose!❤️ Why This Episode Matters ❤️This episode is for anyone recovering emotionally or financially from the challenges of the pandemic. It’s especially powerful for healthcare workers, leaders, and those navigating burnout. 🌱What You’ll Learn:🌱 The hidden costs of burnout and compassion fatigue—and how to recognize the warning signs. 🩺🌱 How transpersonal psychology bridges science and spirituality for deeper, holistic healing.🌱 The life-changing benefits of a dopamine detox to reset your mind and body. 🧘♀️🌱 Simple yet effective self-care strategies tailored for leaders and healing professionals. 💡🌱 Insights into emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and cultivating a thriving workplace culture. 💼Study Notes from Jesseca’s Insights 📖📝 ICD-11 diagnosis for workplace burnout—explore the three types and what they mean.📝 The hidden impact of maladaptive childhood behaviors on your kids.📝 Uncover the hidden gift of stress and its role in personal growth.📝 Learn about spiritual bypassing and the importance of humility in healing.📝 Dive into transactional analysis maps to transform workplace and personal relationships.Why Listen?If you’re ready to shift from survival mode to thriving, this episode is packed with transformative strategies that blend self-care, emotional intelligence, and leadership coaching. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎧 Tune in now for Jesseca’s actionable insights and a fresh perspective on personal and professional growth. It’s a game-changer for anyone ready to lead with compassion and live with purpose. 🌱✨Jesseca Tighe:https://soulutionsforhealth.com/Bi-Tapp Nervous Regulation:https://bi-tapp.com/Dr. Brian Tierney:https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/
2 Surprising Answers To Human Suffering with Dr. Daniel Brenner
🎉 We saved the best for last!
As the finale of Season 1, this transformative episode with Dr. Daniel Brenner is packed with insights, breakthroughs, and game-changing ideas you won't want to miss. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🤗 Dr. Brenner, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, delves deep into the roots of human suffering and delivers two surprising answers that will leave you rethinking the way we approach mental health.
🫂 And if that doesn’t spark your curiosity, he also uncovers the story behind the world’s most widely used anesthetic—an essential medicine recognized by the World Health Organization and connected to the brain’s lateral habenula (aka the superego!).
🎞️ Editor’s Note: If you’re fascinated by neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, or the human mind, this episode is for you.
The chemistry between Dr. Tierney and Dr. Brenner made me hit replay—it’s that good.
Episode Highlights: 💡
🌱 Understanding the Default Mode Network: How it shapes self-referential thoughts and mental health.
🌱 Ketamine as a Rapid Antidepressant: Exploring its transformative effects on depression and identity.
🌱 TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): Breaking entrenched brain patterns to treat anxiety, OCD, and autism.
🌱 Clinging and Suffering: How attachment to identity fuels disappointment and pain.
🌱 Meditation and Flow States: Parallels between psychedelics, focus, and achieving mental clarity.
🌱 From Needing Love to Giving Love: The essential shift for lasting emotional healing.
"Therapy isn't just about fixing what's broken"—it’s about exploring who we are and discovering the potential to grow beyond old patterns."
Stay tuned until the end!
Dr. Brenner reveals how combining TMS, ketamine, and traditional psychotherapy is reshaping the future of mental health.
🎯 Bonus: Therapists, take note of these practical insights:
💡Egocentric delusions and their role in therapy
💡 Early intervention strategies for autism
💡 Using the task network of the brain to reduce symptoms
💡 Differences between older vs. newer antipsychotic medications
💡 Counter-projection: A masterful technique for skilled therapists
🎙️ Join us for this thought-provoking episode and reimagine what’s possible for the mind, self, and soul. Let’s end the season on a high note—tune in now!
Dr. Daniel Brenner:
https://www.danielabrennermd.com/#:~:text=6%20Bigelow%20Street,%20Cambridge,%20MA%2002139.
Cambridge Biotherapies:https://www.cambridgebiotherapies.com/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb+listing&utm_campaign=gmb
Bi-Tapp Nervous Regulators:
https://bi-tapp.com/
Dr. Brian Tierney:
https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/
Stop trying to RISE above it: Samantha Sweetwater on DARKNESS
🌿 How do humor, community, and the dark feminine guide us toward deeper healing? 💌 In this soul-stirring episode, healer and spiritual guide Samantha Sweetwater shares her transformative journey through heartbreak, darkness, and the profound interplay of transcendence and immanence. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💚 Through poetic reflections and grounded insights, Samantha invites us to explore the beauty and wisdom found in life’s most challenging moments. In conversation with Dr. Brian Tierney, Samantha dives into:
🖤 The delicate balance between transcendence and immanence in spirituality.🖤The vital intelligence of the dark feminine.🖤The hidden magic within life’s mundane and sacred moments.Episode Highlights 💡🌀 Humor in Healing: Exploring the role of humor in spirituality and its grounding influence in transformative practices.💔 Love and Complexity: Understanding the nuanced dynamics of love, relationships, and human connection.🌑 Embracing the Dark Feminine: Delving into the vital intelligence of the dark feminine and the transformative power of vital darkness.🔄 Transcendence & Immanence: Balancing spiritual transcendence with the grounded reality of immanence to find divinity within the world.🎭 The Magic of the Mundane: Recognizing magic as a refined attention to the everyday, unlocking deeper layers of presence.🌍 The Identity Virus: Addressing binary thinking, scapegoating, and the complexities of selfhood—no self, soul self, and human self.🤝 Creative Aggression & Justice: Advocating for restorative justice through creative confrontation and community healing.🌱 Trust and Vulnerability: Restoring innocence and building trust in the context of adult vulnerability and community repair.💃 The Transformative Power of Dance: Using dance and embodied movement as tools for healing, self-expression, and collective restoration.🌟 Imagination and Ritual: The role of ritual and imagination in navigating crises, fostering safe spaces, and cultivating resilience.✨ "Samantha’s reflections inspire a deeper connection with ourselves, our communities, and the divine mysteries of life."💗 Samantha Sweetwater:Website: https://www.samanthasweetwater.com/Ebook: https://www.samanthasweetwater.com/lifecodeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthasweetwater/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthasweetwater/💙 Dr. Brian Tierney:https://somaticdoctor.com/🧡 Bi-TAPP (nervous regulation tappers):https://bi-tapp.com/💰Brian10 ⬅️ Discount CODE
The DOULA of WORDS: Nkem Chukwumerije on Embodiement through writing
"From Grief to Creativity: Nkem Chukwumerije on Embodied Expression and Transformation" 🦋✨🎙️🎧 Join Nkem Chukwumerije—Teaching and Healing Artist, Soulful Doula, and Creative Entrepreneur—as she shares her inspiring journey of helping writers uncover deeper authenticity through trauma-informed, embodied practices.✍🏼 As the founder of Wellspringwords, Nkem guides individuals in connecting their mind, heart, and body to unlock their unique creative wisdom. 💚💚💚Episode Highlights 💡✨ Embodiment: A portal to creativity.✨ Cycle of Life: Birth, death, and the doula’s perspective.✨ Authentic Writing: From description to true self-expression.✨ Emotional Depth: Embracing rage, grief, and joy through poetry.✨ Breaking Barriers: Overcoming identity blocks to reclaim your voice.✨ Creative Flow: Creativity as a fluid, shape-shifting process."Nkem’s wisdom will inspire you to slow down, connect with your emotions, and embrace the healing magic of your authentic voice." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Nkem Chukwumerije links:https://www.bynkem.co/https://www.wellspringwords.love/https://www.bynkem.co/bookshttps://www.wellspringwords.love/intuitive-writing-for-self-discovery-landing-pagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nkemchukhttps://www.instagram.com/wellspringwords/
Bi-TAPP Nervous System Regulation:https://bi-tapp.com/Dr. Brian Tierney:https://somaticdoctor.com/
Revolutionizing Trauma Therapy with Cindy Jones
In this inspiring episode, trauma therapist Cindy Jones shares her journey of innovation, defying traditional psychotherapy norms to expand the boundaries of healing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Through her dedication to EMDR therapy and the development of Bi-TAPP, a groundbreaking wearable device, Cindy has transformed how therapists and patients worldwide address trauma, regulate the nervous system, and improve quality of life. 🥰
Cindy’s story reflects a deep commitment to pushing therapeutic boundaries while making healing tools more accessible to diverse populations. 🏆
Her work underscores the importance of blending structure with creativity to revolutionize trauma recovery practices. ⛓️💥
Episode Highlights 💡
✅ Bilateral Stimulation: How it regulates the nervous system and supports trauma recovery.
✅ Trauma and Addiction Recovery: Cindy’s innovative approaches to addressing complex cases.
✅ Autism Support: Exploring the role of tappers in creating calming, structured environments.
✅ Integration of Touch in Therapy: Enhancing connection and healing through sensory tools.
✅ Addressing Dissociation: Techniques to ground patients and foster safety in therapy.
✅ Therapeutic Innovation: Bridging disciplines to create tools that enhance learning, memory consolidation, and accessibility for all.
🎯This episode is a must-listen for therapists, caregivers, and anyone passionate about cutting-edge advancements in trauma therapy. ⬅️🎙️🎧
Cindy Jones Website:
Bi-TAPP Website:
Bi-Tapp | Bilateral stimulation tool for nervous system regulation
LinkedIn:
Cindy Jones - Co-Founder - Bi-Tapp | LinkedIn
Dr. Brian Tierney:
✨ Hashtags ✨#podcast #drbriantierney#TraumaTherapy #MentalHealthTools #BilateralStimulation #BiTAPP #HealingTrauma #SomaticTherapy #InnovativeTherapies #AddictionRecovery #AutismSupport #PTSDRecovery #TraumaHealing #TherapyTools #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapistResources #CuttingEdgeTherapy #TraumaRecovery #SomaticHealing #NeuroscienceInTherapy #TherapyInnovations #MentalHealthMatters #DissociationTreatment #AnxietyRelief #TherapistTips #CindyJones
Reviving Ancient Therapeutic Practices with Annalise Oatman
Exploring the "Witch Wound" with best selling author and psychotherapist Annalise Oatman unpacks this concept's cultural and historical roots and its impact on healing journeys. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Episode Highlights 💡🎯Illness as a Catalyst: Insights into Annalise's personal journey and how her illness experiences transformed her life path.🧙🏼♀️The Power of Women’s Groups: The Vital Role that Collective Healing and Support Play in Creating Radical, Transformative Spaces.🎴Archetypal Wisdom of Inanna: A dive into the myth of Inanna and its relevance to modern healing and self-empowerment.♑Scapegoating in Society: How societal dynamics of blame influence personal and communal healing.🎭Patriarchy’s Impact Across Genders: An examination of how patriarchal structures affect all genders and ways to move toward healing.🌕Lunar Psychology and Feminine Practices: The significance of lunar cycles and ancient feminine practices in therapeutic settings.♀️Therapeutic Representation of the Wild Feminine: How acknowledging the “wild feminine” contributes to a more holistic, individualized approach in therapy.🧠Epistemological Anarchism in Therapy: The importance of flexibility and open-mindedness in understanding human experiences.🧪Ancient Medicine and Psychedelics: Exploring respect for ancient practices and cautioning against the “cure-all” mentality in psychedelic healing.🧬Ancestral Support in Healing: The importance of family lineage and ancestral love in deepening and sustaining personal growth.➡️This episode offers profound insights for anyone interested in the intersections of therapy, ancestral wisdom, and holistic healing practices. 📝🙏 Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey! Let's continue to create memories together.🔔 Subscribe for More:If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to hit the like button, share it with your friends, and subscribe for more captivating emcee performances!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Annalise Oatman LINKS:Artist Website: https://www.annaliseoatman.com/Therapy Website: https://deeperwelltherapy.com/Heal Your Witch Wound Book:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59824756-heal-your-witch-woundInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/annalise_oatman/Dr. Brian Tierney:https://somaticdoctor.com/Bi-Tapp Nervous System Regulation:https://bi-tapp.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction to Annalise Oatman03:03 The Initiatory Illness and Healing Journey05:57 Exploring the Underworld: Inanna's Journey08:51 The Call to Work with Women12:12 The Role of the Daimon in Our Lives15:01 Scapegoating and Toxic Innocence17:48 Creating Radical Healing Spaces21:10 The Feminine Path of Descent23:56 The Womb and Tomb: A Paradoxical Container27:07 The Power of Women's Groups30:02 Resuscitating Imagination Through Connection35:07 The Impact of Patriarchy on All Genders39:13 Exploring Ancient Practices and Feminine Mystique42:02 Lunar Psychology and the Wild Feminine52:35 Bridging the Gap in Therapy58:05 Epistemological Anarchism in Therapy01:07:19 Exploring the Inter-Somatic Field in Therapy01:09:17 The Balance of Cognitive and Somatic Approaches01:11:20 Vulnerability and Confidence in Therapeutic Relationships01:12:05 The Mystery of Existence and Therapeutic Practice01:18:57 The Light and Shadow of the Psychedelic Community01:30:54 The Misconceptions of Psychedelics as Cure-Alls✨ Hashtags ✨#podcast #drbriantierney #annaliseoatman #ancienthealing #therapeuticpractices #annaliseoatman #holisticwellness #traditionalhealing #mindbodysoul #alternativemedicine #healingjourney #ancientwisdom #wellnesspodcast #emotionalhealing #naturalremedies #holistichealth #stressrelief #mindfulness #selfcare #healingtraditions #mentalwellness #spiritualhealing #balanceandharmony
Unlocking Focus in Existential Psychology with Dr. Greg Madison
👉🏽In this episode 🎙️Two Doctors bromance over psychotherapy 🤓Dr. Greg Madison, an existential psychologist teams up with Dr. Brian Tierney to invite listeners to approach themselves with:✅ Compassion, ✅ Curiosity, ✅ And an open mind. 🧠Dr. Madison takes us on a deep dive into focusing—an intuitive process of self-exploration and healing. 🫠Readers/Philosophers/Poets/Psychotherapists📖💥Will L💚VE the Book recommendations on this episode ✔️Highlights from Episode 18 ✨🪄Dr. Madison’s journey into psychology and focusing.🪄How institutional structures can influence healing practices.🪄Existential psychotherapy vs philosophy🪄Embracing and valuing all parts of oneself.🪄Grief as a bridge.🪄What is existentialism?🪄How art and literature help us make sense of the human experience.What is the “goosebumps response” that signifies connection and reverence for existence? 🙏 Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey! Let's continue to create memories together.
🔔 Subscribe for More: If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to hit the like button, share it with your friends, and subscribe for more captivating emcee performances!
-------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Greg Madison Links:https://www.gregmadison.net/about-greg/https://www.focusingtherapy.org/2024/02/08/new-podcast-video-the-living-process-with-dr-greg-madison/Dr. Brian Tierney:https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/Bi-Tapp Nervous System Regulation:https://bi-tapp.com/-----------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Greg Madison and Focusing03:08 The Journey to Focusing and Personal Experiences05:45 The Impact of Institutional Structures on Healing08:49 Virtue Signaling and Its Implications11:59 Existential Philosophy vs. Existential Psychotherapy14:57 Democracy and the Individual's Inner Community18:05 The Process of Focusing and Its Step20:49 The Concept of the Handle in Focusing24:08 Exploring Emotion and Felt Sense27:08 The Role of Imagery in Focusing29:47 Grief as a Fundamental Experience33:01 Public Grieving and Creative Expression36:08 The Goosebumps Response and Its Significance39:01 Working with the Body in Focusing41:52 The Importance of Openness and Acceptance44:59 The Role of Literature and Art in Understanding Human Experience47:56 The Dark Side of Existence and Acceptance50:54 Final Thoughts on Focusing and Self-Exploration
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Ep17 Part 2: Discover Psychedelics' Impact on Mental Health with Laila Contractor
Part 2: Psychedelics in Mental Health! 🍄➕🧠= 🤯
Dr. Laila Contractor and Dr. Brian Tierney are back, diving even deeper into the life-changing and transformative power of psychedelic therapies. 🤩
In this episode, they share incredible stories and insights about the use of:
🩵Psilocybin
💚Ibogaine
💛Ketamine
🧡MDMA
🤍Ayahuasca
❤️LSD
From trauma recovery to treating autism, and from children to adults, Part 2 of Episode 17 delivers a blend of cutting-edge scientific evidence, personal experiences, and expert perspectives on the profound benefits of these therapies. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Get ready to explore the next frontier of mental health treatment! 🎯
Dr. Laila Contractor: Laila Contractor, M.D | Psychiatrist in Irvine (lailacontractormd.com)
Dr. Brian Tierney: Contact - Somatic Doctor Integrative therapies, Brian Tierney Ph.D., RCST, Licensed Psychologist. Somatic Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Work, Mentoring and Teaching Bi-Tapp: Bi-Tapp | Bilateral stimulation tool for nervous system regulation
Ep17 Part 1: Discover Psychedelics' Impact on Mental Health with Laila Contractor
What happens when two doctors talk about DRUGS?
2 Doctors⚕️2 Mics🎙️
And a mind-expanding conversation about the breakthrough use of psychedelics in mental health treatment 🤩
Dr. Laila Contractor takes us on a journey through integrative psychiatry, sharing her personal experiences with initiatory illness and how psychedelics have reshaped the way we approach mental health care. 🥰
Together, Dr. Contractor and Dr. Brian Tierney dive into:
✅ The profound impact of trauma, especially in women and children.
✅ The nuances of autism spectrum disorders.
✅ How grief, neglect, and a little disbelief from adults can turn trauma into a lifelong headliner.
Golden Nuggets 💛
🧠 Psychedelics as a secret weapon for neuroplasticity and memory reconsolidation.
🧠 The potential of these therapies to revolutionize treatment for ADHD and autism.
Join us for a chat that's as enlightening as it is entertaining—because when two docs talk drugs, things get interesting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Laila Contractor
Laila Contractor, M.D | Psychiatrist in Irvine (lailacontractormd.com)
Laila F.M. Contractor, M.D. - Laila F.M. Contractor M.D., Inc. | LinkedIn
Bi-Tapp
Bi-Tapp | Bilateral stimulation tool for nervous system regulation
Dr. Brian Tierney
Ep16 Holistic Approaches in Personal Transformation with Nikki Heyder
Vibing without preaching 🪘
Wise with Playfulness 💚
Sensitive without losing Power 💪🏽
Nikki will open up your heart 🫀expand your mind 🧠 and connect you with insights that can transform your life. 😍
Holistic psychotherapist and yoga teacher Nikki Heyder discusses the "window of tolerance," sharing insights on how regulating the nervous system can expand our ability to cope with challenges. 💞 Episode Golden Nuggets: 💛
✅Curiosity
✅Compassion Inquiry
✅Good Enough (The Book 📖)
✅and Breaking Rigid Identities ⛓️💥
Tune in for the interplay between science and spirituality ☯️🎧 on Ep16 of The Boundless Body Podcast 🎙️
Nikki Heyder:
https://www.instagram.com/nikki.heyder/
Good Enough Book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Roadmap-Compassionate-Self-Acceptance/dp/9948742915/ Dr. Brian Tierney: https://somaticdoctor.com/contact/
Ep15 Unlocking Relationship Success with Becky Aste
In this episode, trauma-informed marriage coach and somatic practitioner Becky Aste spills the tea on how humor—and a little somatic magic—saved her marriage just in the nick of time. 🛎️ (Cue the "buzzer beater" moment!)
Becky and Brian also break down some juicy topics like the neurobiology of separation, why jealousy and envy are not the same (turns out, it's not just semantics), and how shame, anger, and grief can actually help us heal. 🥰
And if that wasn’t enough, they’ll dive into the "second arrow" of shame, how trauma likes to throw a party in our bodies, and why vulnerability is your secret weapon for reclaiming personal power. 💪🏼
Becky Aste: How I Took My Marriage From The Brink Of Divorce To Thriving Intimacy In 8 Weeks (idobreakthrough.com) Dr. Brian Tierney: Contact - Somatic Doctor Integrative therapies, Brian Tierney Ph.D., RCST, Licensed Psychologist. Somatic Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Work, Mentoring and Teaching
Ep14 Unmet Needs and the Desire for Escapism with Kristin Snowden
In this episode, Kristin Snowden, a licensed marriage and family therapist, explores her work with crisis couples, addiction recovery, intimacy disorders, and trauma treatment.
She shares insights from her experience at a recovery clinic and discusses her book, Life Anonymous. The conversation covers the 12-step model, the emotional dynamics in relationships, and the impact of betrayal trauma.
Kristin highlights how understanding emotions like resentment, jealousy, and manipulation can lead to healing and growth. Dr. Brian Tierney and Kristin Snowden discuss the importance of vulnerability, the barriers to emotional connection, and how men's groups can support emotional development.
The episode also addresses process addictions like pornography, gambling, and emotional cheating, emphasizing the need for emotional work and the challenges men face in embracing vulnerability.
Kristen Snowden: ABOUT | Kristin M Snowden (kristinsnowden.com)
Dr. Brian Tierney: Homepage - Somatic Doctor Integrative therapies, Brian Tierney Ph.D., RCST, Licensed Psychologist. Somatic Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Work, Mentoring and Teaching
Ep13 Nervous System Health for Trauma Resolution with Elisabeth Kristof
In this episode, Elizabeth Kristoff, an expert in nervous system health, shares her journey into somatic healing after experiencing severe nervous system issues.
She emphasizes the critical role of the nervous system in trauma resolution and behavior change, highlighting the importance of practical, embodied approaches like applied neurology, movement, sensory stimulus, and visual system rehabilitation.
Elizabeth and Brian discuss the foundational work necessary for trauma healing, the impact of stress on the visual system, and the connection between trauma, neurodivergence, and developmental issues.
They explore the power of shaking, vocalization, and the tingle response in trauma release, as well as the role of fascia, the diaphragm, and facial expressions in the healing process.
Throughout the conversation, they emphasize compassion, patience, and meeting individuals where they are on their healing journey.
Elisabeth Kristof:
Home » Brain-Based Wellness (brainbased-wellness.com) Neurology of Change (neurosomaticintelligence.com)
Dr. Brian Tierney:
EP12 The Intersection of Dance and Jungian Psychology with David Pressault
We welcome David Purcell, a Jungian analyst and former professional dancer, to discuss the fascinating intersection of dance and Jungian psychology.
David shares how his background in contemporary dance and a deep interest in mythology led him to Jung's work. He emphasizes the significance of imagination, feeling, and sensitivity in men's mental health.
The conversation highlights the importance of reconnecting fragmented aspects of the psyche and the role of dreams in this process.
David and Brian advocate for men to explore their interiority and attune to their bodies and feelings. They caution against the extremes of dominant and neutering masculinity, promoting instead a balanced and embodied approach to masculinity.
Join us for this insightful discussion on the complexities of men's mental health and the transformative power of Jungian psychology.
Homepage - Somatic Doctor Integrative therapies, Brian Tierney Ph.D., RCST, Licensed Psychologist. Somatic Therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Work, Mentoring and Teaching Brian Tierney (@boundlessbodypodcast) • Instagram photos and videos