The Spiritually Curious Therapist

Jodi Silverman, LCSW
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The Spiritually Curious Therapist is a podcast exploring the intersection of nervous system science, mental health, spirituality, and healing. Hosted by Jodi Silverman, LCSW, this show is for therapists, healers, and curious humans who sense that true healing happens below the level of insight alone. Through thoughtful conversations and solo reflections, we explore trauma, chronic pain and illness, altered states, regulation, meaning-making, and what it really takes to help the nervous system feel safe enough to change. This is a space for grounded mysticism, where evidence-based practice meets soul-level wisdom, and where healing is approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the body’s innate intelligence. Whether you’re a clinician expanding beyond talk therapy or someone on your own healing path, this podcast invites you to listen differently — to symptoms, to stories, and to what’s asking to be integrated.

  1. 5d ago

    Am I Safe Enough to Be Myself? Natasha Ramlall on Identity, Safety & the Nervous System

    What happens when the version of you that has always been capable, productive, responsible, and able to get things done suddenly can't keep going in the same way? My guest, Natasha Ramlall, calls this an identity rupture -that unsettling space between who you have been and who you are becoming. Natasha spent 25 years working with newcomers and refugees settling in Canada before eventually recognizing that the work she had once loved no longer felt the same. She followed the pull toward something new, but instead of immediately feeling energized by the change, she found herself exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to function in some of the ways that had always defined her. That experience led her to look more closely at the relationship between identity, the nervous system, embodiment, safety, and the patterns we develop to move through the world. In our conversation, we explore: What an identity rupture can look and feel likeWhen being highly capable and productive becomes part of our sense of safetyHow to recognize pushing, functional freeze, and moments of surrender in the bodyWhy slowing down can actually feel uncomfortable or unsafeThe guilt and shame that can arise when we aren't being productiveThe difference between something being unsafe and simply being unfamiliarWhy our nervous system may resist an identity that feels more authenticThe tension between attachment and authenticityResourcing and developing a felt sense of safetyLearning to experience emotions we may have once needed to suppressWhy being witnessed and accepted as our authentic selves can create a different experience of connectionAt one point in our conversation, I found myself expanding on the question we often associate with the nervous system: Am I safe? What if there's another question underneath it? Am I safe enough to be fully myself? For those of us who have learned to find safety through being productive, helpful, responsible, agreeable, or the person everyone else can depend on, that can be a much bigger question than it initially appears. This conversation is an invitation to get curious about the identities we've built, what they may have done for us, and what can happen when we begin listening to the parts of ourselves that are asking for something different. Connect with Natasha Ramlall Visit Natasha's website to learn more about her work and access the free resourcing practice mentioned in the episode. https://www.humanistcoaching.ca/ If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Spiritually Curious Therapist and share the episode with someone who might be navigating a transition of their own. Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  2. Aug 10

    The Way Out Is In: Crystal Clear on Somatics, Tantra & Nervous System Healing

    What if healing isn't about thinking your way through your past... What if it's about learning to listen to your body? In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with somatic bodywork practitioner Crystal Clear for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and the profound wisdom our bodies hold. Crystal shares her own healing journey—from growing up in an abusive home and years of traditional talk therapy to discovering the transformative role of yoga, somatic practices, and trauma-informed bodywork. Along the way, we explore why so many of us become disconnected from our bodies, how those adaptations once helped us survive, and what it takes to gently reconnect. We also spend time unpacking the word tantra—a term that is often misunderstood. Rather than focusing on sexuality, Crystal describes tantra as a practice of presence, awareness, and learning to expand our capacity to be with all of our human experience. In this episode, we explore: How early life experiences shape our nervous systemThe difference between understanding our story and experiencing healing in the bodyWhy embodiment is an essential part of emotional healingWhat tantra really means—and why it's often misunderstoodEmotional literacy and learning to recognize what your body is communicatingSelf-abandonment, boundaries, and creating safety from withinWhy healing happens in relationship and through attunementHow nervous system regulation expands our capacity for both joy and painThe connection between chronic stress, suppressed emotions, and physical symptomsWhy, sometimes, the way out is to go inOne of my favorite moments came when Crystal said: "The work isn't the work. I'm the work." That simple statement captures so much of what we explored together. Healing isn't about finding the perfect technique. It's about cultivating the presence, awareness, and capacity to meet ourselves honestly—and allowing that relationship with ourselves to become the foundation for everything else. Connect with Crystal Clear 🌿 Sensaura Sanctuary: https://sensuarasanctuary.com 📱 Follow Crystal on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensaura_sanctuary  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@crystal_tantra  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crystal-tantra.bsky.social  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crystal.clear.tantra  X: https://x.com/crystal_tantra  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-clear-a62a943a6 Sensaura Sanctuary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensauraSanctuary If this conversation resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who might be curious about the connection between the body, the nervous system, and healing. Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  3. Aug 3

    The Power to Act: Maritza Schaefer on Spirituality, Magic & Personal Transformation

    What if power isn't about having control over others... What if it's simply the capacity to act? In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Maritza Schaefer, founder of Bruja School and creator of the Liberation Magic Method. Raised in Chile in a family of witches, Maritza offers a perspective on spirituality that invites us to look beyond stereotypes and consider magic as the practice of transforming our lives with intention. As our conversation unfolded, we found ourselves exploring questions that extend far beyond witchcraft. We talked about the relationship between spirituality and religion, the role of community in healing, how our mind, body, subconscious, nervous system, and spirit work together, and why so many of us forget the power we already have. One idea, in particular, stayed with me: Power is the capacity to act. It's a simple definition, but one that has the potential to change how we think about healing, agency, and creating meaningful change in our lives. In this episode, we explore: What it was like growing up in a family of witches in ChileWhy Maritza believes magic is "the craft of transforming reality"The difference between religion and a personal spiritual practiceWhat it means to reconnect with your own powerHow the conscious mind, subconscious, body, nervous system, and spirit influence changeWhy awareness opens the door to new possibilitiesThe importance of daily practice over quick fixesFinding your unique "medicine" and sharing it with the worldWhy healing is easier when we walk alongside othersWhether you're deeply spiritual, curious about consciousness, or simply interested in new ways of thinking about healing and transformation, this conversation offers an invitation to pause, reflect, and consider what becomes possible when we reconnect with ourselves. Connect with Maritza Schaefer 🌿 Bruja School: https://brujaschool.com Instagram: @maritza.a.schafer  Facebook: maritza.a.schafer  Youtube: @Maritza.Schafer  Substack: https://maritzaschafer.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might enjoy exploring the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and what it means to live with intention. Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  4. Jul 27

    From Growing Up "Too Much" to Finding the "Freedom to Be Me" with Lisa Richer

    What if you were never "too much"? For years, Lisa Richer believed the messages she heard growing up, that she was too emotional, too loud, too talkative, too sensitive. It wasn't until adulthood that she discovered she was neurodivergent, and with that understanding came something far more valuable than a diagnosis: permission to finally understand herself with compassion. In this deeply moving conversation, Lisa shares her journey from growing up undiagnosed to becoming a neurodiversity consultant who helps families, educators, professionals, and organizations create environments where people can thrive instead of simply survive. Together, we explore what happens when we stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and begin asking, "What is my nervous system trying to tell me?" Along the way, we discuss: Why hearing "you're too much" can shape a lifetime of self-doubtThe hidden cost of masking and people-pleasingGrowing up neurodivergent before anyone had the language for itHow elite gymnastics became both a refuge and a window into understanding her nervous systemThe surprising discovery of a visual processing difference decades laterWhy a diagnosis is information, not an identityHow curiosity creates connection while judgment creates shameThe importance of helping others understand how your brain worksRemembering who you were before you learned to hide parts of yourselfMoving from remembering… to returning… to reclaiming your authentic selfOne of my favorite moments came when Lisa shared the phrase that has become her personal mission: "Free to be me." Whether you're neurodivergent, love someone who is, or have ever questioned whether you were somehow "too much," this conversation offers hope, validation, and a powerful reminder that understanding ourselves is often the beginning of healing. Connect with Lisa Richer Website: https://journey2bloom.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaLazarRicher  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaricher/ Instagram: @journey2bloom Youtube: @journey2bloom 📖 Confident You: Raw Conversations, Real Stories of Courage, Healing, and Redefining Confidence (Lisa's chapter: Unbecoming to Become: Finding Clarity in the Chaos) Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  5. Jul 20

    What Breaks Us Open: Colleen Clifford on Grief, Addiction, and Finding Meaning After Loss

    We often think healing begins when the crisis is over. But what if that's actually when the real work begins? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Colleen Clifford, author, health coach, commercial fisherwoman, and alcohol-free advocate, to explore the hidden survival patterns that shape our lives and the courage it takes to face them with honesty and compassion. Colleen shares her deeply personal story of binge drinking, the devastating loss of her husband to alcohol-related suicide, and the complicated journey through grief, guilt, and healing that followed. Together, we explore not only how alcohol affects our brains and our relationships, but also what happens to the nervous system after prolonged stress, trauma, and loss. One of the moments that stayed with me most was Colleen's realization that it wasn't during the crisis that she unraveled, it was after everything had settled. Once the distractions were gone and survival mode came to an end, she found herself face-to-face with the emotions she had been carrying all along. In this episode, we explore: • The difference between binge drinking and alcohol dependence and why many people don't recognize the signs • The impact of alcohol on judgment, memory, and decision-making • Loving someone struggling with depression and alcohol use • Navigating the heartbreak of suicide loss and the guilt that often follows • The nervous system's shift from survival into collapse after prolonged stress • Why we so often cope by staying busy, and what happens when life finally becomes quiet • Self-forgiveness, resilience, and rebuilding trust with ourselves • The importance of talking openly about suicide, mental health, and asking for help Throughout our conversation, Colleen reminds us that healing doesn't happen through shame. It happens through curiosity, compassion, and the willingness to tell the truth about our lives. Whether you've struggled with alcohol yourself, loved someone who has, experienced profound grief, or simply recognize yourself in the tendency to stay busy to avoid your pain, I hope this conversation reminds you that healing begins not by judging ourselves—but by understanding ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text 988 in the U.S.) • Mental Health First Aid • Kevin Hines' advocacy work on suicide prevention Connect with Colleen Clifford Website: LifeBeyondTheBinge.com                 Purepotential.health Book: Life Beyond the Binge: A Commercial Fisherwoman's Journey Home Instagram: Purepotential.health  Facebook: Purepotential health If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear this conversation. Talking openly about grief, addiction, and mental health helps reduce shame, and reminds us that none of us have to navigate life's hardest moments alone. Until next time, stay curious. Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  6. Jul 13

    Remembering Who We Are: Wren Morrow on Nature, Shame, and the Freedom of Coming Home to Yourself

    What if healing isn't about becoming someone new? What if it's about remembering who you've been all along? In this deeply reflective conversation, I sit down with Wren Morrow.  Wren is an outdoor boudoir and erotic adventure photographer whose work extends far beyond photography. Through immersive experiences in nature, Wren invites individuals and couples to reconnect with their bodies, release shame, and experience themselves with fresh eyes. As our conversation unfolds, we move far beyond cameras and photographs. Together, we explore the lasting impact of purity culture, the courage it takes to leave behind an identity that no longer fits, the wisdom of the nervous system, and the remarkable way nature reflects us back to ourselves without judgment. One of my favorite insights from this episode is the idea that photographs aren't the healing, they're reminders. They become keys that unlock the memory of an experience in which we felt fully alive, fully embodied, and completely ourselves. In this episode, we explore: • Leaving purity culture and reclaiming personal freedom • The courage to walk away from an identity that no longer fits • Why nature is such a powerful regulator of the nervous system • How shame begins to unravel in the natural world • The relationship between embodiment, photography, and healing • Predictive processing and the stories we tell ourselves about our bodies • Why asking better questions can shift long-held beliefs • The difference between seeing ourselves through shame and seeing ourselves through curiosity • Photography as a corrective experience for the nervous system • Remembering who we are beneath the expectations, stories, and conditioning we've carried Whether you're a therapist, a helping professional, or someone on your own healing journey, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the part of yourself that has always been there. Connect with Wren: Website: www.wrenmorrow.com Instagram: @_wrenmorrow Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  7. Jul 6

    It's Okay to Want: Trauma, Embodiment, and Reclaiming Desire with Laura Khoudari

    What if healing isn't about fixing yourself? What if it's about learning how to listen? In this deeply thoughtful conversation, I sit down with trauma-informed wellness expert, author, and educator Laura Khoudari to explore the intersection of trauma, strength training, embodiment, self-trust, and desire. Laura shares her personal journey from experiencing PTSD to developing a trauma-informed approach to strength training that helps people reconnect with their bodies, build nervous system capacity, and cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves. As our conversation unfolds, we move beyond exercise and into something much bigger: ✨ How we learn to feel our feelings without becoming overwhelmed ✨ Why nervous system regulation is a practice, not a destination ✨ The role of boundaries, agency, and self-trust in healing ✨ What strength training can teach us about staying present under stress ✨ How eating disorder recovery opened the door to exploring desire ✨ Why so many of us know what we don't want—but struggle to identify what we do want ✨ The powerful shift from controlling the body to being in relationship with it One of my favorite moments in the conversation is Laura's insight that healing often begins with something deceptively simple: "It's okay to want." Whether we're talking about food, relationships, movement, creativity, or life itself, learning to reconnect with our desires may be one of the most profound acts of healing available to us. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and explore what becomes possible when we learn the language of our own bodies. About Laura Khoudari Laura Khoudari is a trauma-informed wellness educator, writer, and author of Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time. Her work explores the intersection of trauma, embodiment, strength training, eating disorder recovery, desire, and self-relationship. Connect with Laura Website: laurakhoudari.com Substack: The Desk and Stove Book: Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

  8. Jun 29

    The Human Side of Healing: Why Medicine Needs More Than Answers with Georgia Tetlow, MD,ABOIM, ABPMR, FMCP-M

    Dr. Georgia Tetlow, MD, ABOIM, ABPMR, FMCP-M is the Founder & CEO of Philadelphia Integrative Medicine, an Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Clinician Mentor and Bravewell Fellow of Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Tetlow, knew long before medical school that she wanted to practice medicine differently. In this thoughtful and deeply human conversation, we explore what it means to care for the whole person, not just their symptoms. Dr. Tetlow shares her journey from yoga teacher to physician, the intentional inner work that helped her stay connected to her values throughout traditional medical training, and why nervous system support is often the missing ingredient in healing. Together, we discuss the importance of practitioner self-care, emotional boundaries, therapeutic relationships, and the role of human connection in an increasingly technological healthcare landscape. Whether you're a healthcare professional, therapist, healer, or someone navigating your own health journey, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing doesn't happen through information alone, it happens through relationship, regulation, and being truly seen. In This Episode We Explore:  Dr. Tetlow's path from yoga to integrative and functional medicine  Staying connected to your values within conventional systems  Why healing requires more than symptom management  The role of nervous system regulation in lasting change  Supporting healthcare practitioners from the inside out  Self-care as a clinical responsibility, not a luxury  Boundaries, relationships, and the art of patient care  The future of medicine in the age of AI  Why human connection remains one of the most powerful healing tools we have Ways to get in touch with Dr. Tetlow: Website: https://philly-im.com/ Facebook: PhilaIntegrativeMedicine Instagram: phillyintegrativemedicine X: GeorgiaTetlowMD YouTube: georgiatetlowmd-philly-im LinkedIn: philadelphia-integrative-medicine Share what resonated for you Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners! Until next time.  Stay Curious. You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at www.therachihealing.com www.journeywithkindredsouls.com Follow me on Socials: TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist Instagram @therachihealing Facebook @TheraChi Healing Stay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter here Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy? Join our facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast

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The Spiritually Curious Therapist is a podcast exploring the intersection of nervous system science, mental health, spirituality, and healing. Hosted by Jodi Silverman, LCSW, this show is for therapists, healers, and curious humans who sense that true healing happens below the level of insight alone. Through thoughtful conversations and solo reflections, we explore trauma, chronic pain and illness, altered states, regulation, meaning-making, and what it really takes to help the nervous system feel safe enough to change. This is a space for grounded mysticism, where evidence-based practice meets soul-level wisdom, and where healing is approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the body’s innate intelligence. Whether you’re a clinician expanding beyond talk therapy or someone on your own healing path, this podcast invites you to listen differently — to symptoms, to stories, and to what’s asking to be integrated.

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  • Creator
    Jodi Silverman, LCSW
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
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