The Spiritually Curious Therapist

Jodi Silverman, LCSW

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

    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

    48 min
  2. 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

    53 min
  3. Jun 22

    The Nature of Reality: Mystical Experiences, God Consciousness & the Search for Meaning with Michael Monk

    What happens when an experience is so profound that it changes the way you understand reality itself? In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Michael Monk, spiritual teacher, healer, and founder of the Avatar Energy Mastery Institute. Michael shares a series of extraordinary experiences that began with what he describes as a direct communication from God and led him on a decades-long exploration of consciousness, healing, spirituality, and human potential.  Together, we explore mystical experiences, God consciousness, energy healing, out-of-body experiences, personal transformation, and the challenges of integrating extraordinary spiritual experiences into everyday life. Whether you find yourself deeply resonating with Michael's perspective, questioning it, or simply feeling curious, this conversation invites us to explore one of humanity's oldest questions: What is possible when we move beyond our ordinary understanding of ourselves and reality? In This Episode We Explore:  Michael's early spiritual experiences and awakening  The role of faith and direct spiritual experience  Different understandings of God consciousness  Mystical and out-of-body experiences  Energy healing and human potential  The relationship between spirituality and self-empowerment  Discernment on the spiritual path  Integrating extraordinary experiences into everyday life  Curiosity, consciousness, and the mystery of being humanWant to know more about Michael?   Website: www.michaelmonk.bio Facebook: Michael Monk Youtube: Michael Monk Avatar Tik Tok: @michaelmonkavatar 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

    51 min
  4. Jun 17

    Getting Out of the Way: Jessica Maitri on Trauma, Intuition, and the 3 AM Download That Changed Everything

    Many of us can explain our patterns, understand our trauma, and tell the story of what happened—yet still find ourselves feeling stuck. In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Jessica Maitri, LCSW, brainspotting consultant, certified yoga therapist, breathwork practitioner, intuitive energy healer, and creator of the Yothera Method, to explore what happens when healing moves beyond insight and into embodiment. Jessica shares her journey from therapist burnout to developing an innovative approach that integrates yoga therapy, somatic awareness, intuition, and brainspotting. Together, we explore why healing isn't simply about understanding our experiences intellectually, but about creating new experiences within the body and nervous system. We also dive into the role of permission, choice, movement, and attunement in trauma recovery, and discuss how practitioners can support deeper transformation by learning to let go of the agenda and trust the healing process. In this conversation, we discuss: • Jessica's journey from traditional talk therapy to embodied healing work • Why therapist burnout can be an invitation to deeper alignment • The principles of yoga therapy and how it differs from a traditional yoga class • How brainspotting and yoga therapy complement one another • The importance of nervous system regulation in trauma healing • Why choice and permission are essential ingredients for healing trauma • The connection between embodiment, intuition, and transformation • How the Yothera Method was born during a period of deep creative inspiration • The difference between understanding our stories and living a new one • Why healing often requires us to get out of our own way Whether you're a therapist, helping professional, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of what becomes possible when we stop trying to think our way through healing and begin listening to the wisdom of the body. Connect with Jessica: Website: www.yothera.com Email: hello@yothera.com instagram: @yothera_method Yothera Method Facilitator Training 26 CE's: (Self-study or Live cohort):  https://www.yothera.com/ymft-sp Professional Mentorships and Brainspotting Consultation: https://www.yothera.com/mentorship/professionals https://www.yothera.com/brainspotting 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

    38 min
  5. Jun 8

    When the Pain Won't Go Away: Understanding Neuroplastic Symptoms, Fear, and Nervous System Healing with Georgia Thelen

    What if chronic pain isn't always a sign that something is broken? In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with certified nutritionist, hypnotist, energy healer, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy coach Georgia Thelen to explore the growing field of mind-body healing and neuroplastic symptoms. After developing long COVID and a host of chronic symptoms herself, Georgia found her way beyond diagnoses, medications, and endless medical appointments into a deeper understanding of the nervous system's role in chronic pain and illness. Together, we discuss how fear, stress, hypervigilance, and nervous system dysregulation can contribute to persistent symptoms, and how healing may begin when we learn to relate to those symptoms differently. Whether you're living with chronic pain, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the connection between the brain, body, and emotions, this conversation offers both insight and hope. In This Episode: Georgia's personal journey through long COVID and chronic painWhat neuroplastic symptoms are and how they developThe connection between fear, stress, and persistent painWhy nervous system regulation matters for healingHow Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) worksUnderstanding the fear-pain cycleThe difference between acute and chronic painWhy symptoms can persist long after an injury has healedThe role of somatic tracking and safety reappraisalHow emotions, stress, and unresolved experiences may influence physical symptomsWhy healing often requires curiosity rather than fearResources Mentioned: Dr. John SarnoAlan Gordon and The Way OutPain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)Boulder Back Pain StudyConnect with Georgia Thelen: www.healyourchronicpain.org Instagram - @goodmoodnutritionist Facebook- @ Peachy Keen Wellness and Nutrition 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

    45 min
  6. Jun 1

    What If It Isn't Yours? Intuition, Conditioning, and Coming Home to Yourself with Gwyneth Flack

    How do we know what is truly ours? Our thoughts. Our fears. Our beliefs. Our reactions. In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with transformational teacher, intuitive development guide, and author Gwyneth Flack to explore the role intuition plays in helping us reconnect with ourselves beneath the noise of conditioning, expectation, and fear. Gwyneth shares stories from her childhood, including a near-death experience that shaped her understanding of consciousness, her early awareness of the deeper layers of people beyond their outward appearance, and how she learned to distinguish her own feelings from the emotions she was absorbing from others. Together, we explore: What intuition actually is—and what it isn'tThe difference between intuition and anxietyWhy highly sensitive people often carry emotions that don't belong to themHow conditioning can disconnect us from our inner knowingThe importance of embodiment in spiritual growthGrounding practices that help us access intuition more clearlyThe relationship between presence, awareness, and healingWhy learning to ask "Is this mine?" can be transformationalThroughout the conversation, we examine the connection between intuition, self-awareness, and living a more aligned life. Whether you're a therapist, healer, highly sensitive person, or simply someone curious about the relationship between mind, body, and spirit, this episode offers an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the wisdom that may already be within you. About Gwyneth Flack Gwyneth Flack is a transformational teacher, soul-body alignment guide, and author of Limitless: Transform Your Life with Intuition and Creativity. Since 2007, she has helped thousands of people develop their intuitive abilities, strengthen self-trust, and create more authentic and fulfilling lives through private sessions, courses, and retreats. Connect with Gwyneth Website: gwynethflack.com Book: Limitless: Transform Your Life with Intuition  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwynethrflack/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554714303930 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

    54 min
  7. May 25

    From Ego to Embodiment: Spiritual Bodybuilding, Identity & the Search for Self with Nahum Vizakis

    In this follow-up conversation, Nahum Vizakis returns to The Spiritually Curious Therapist to go deeper into the philosophy behind his book, The Biohacker’s Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding. If you missed part one (released April 20), I highly recommend going back and listening first. In that episode we explored Nahum’s story and the experiences that shaped his path. This time, we move into the deeper questions: What happens when the pursuit of strength is driven by pain? Where is the line between discipline and self-abandonment? And what changes when the body shifts from something we control… to something we listen to?Nahum shares his journey from competitive bodybuilding, military life, and performance enhancement into bodywork, somatic experiences, spirituality, and what he now calls spiritual bodybuilding—not building muscles, but building consciousness, embodiment, and self-mastery.  We explore: ✨ Ego versus embodiment in fitness culture  ✨ Bodybuilding as a hero’s journey  ✨ Identity, external validation, and the search for worth  ✨ Performance-enhancing drugs and their physical, emotional, and developmental impacts  ✨ Masculinity, body image, and social media pressures on young men  ✨ Somatic release, stored emotion, and the body as messenger  ✨ Learning to move from intellectual understanding into lived experience  ✨ Nervous system regulation and the importance of slowing down  ✨ Acceptance, self-mastery, and the path back to the heart  ✨ Why Nahum believes “spiritual bodybuilding” is really about mastering body, mind, and consciousness  This episode also touches on something I care deeply about in my own work: How we widen our capacity to be with discomfort, move toward fear instead of away from it, and learn to listen to what the body has been trying to say all along. Whether you come from the world of fitness, trauma healing, nervous system work, spirituality, or simply being human… there is something here. Links & Resources 📖 The Biohacker’s Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding – Nahum Vizakis 🌐 Nahum’s website and socials: IG: Spiritual_Bodybuilder  Youtube: Spiritual Bodybuilder  Tiktok: Spiritual Bodybuilder Website: www.optimizinghuman.com 🎙️ Missed Part One? Go back to the episode released April 20 where we explore Nahum’s story and the experiences that shaped this work.  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

    1 hr
  8. May 13

    When Movement Becomes Healing: Trauma-Informed Embodiment with Emily Young, LCSW-C

    In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Emily Young, a trauma-informed personal trainer, somatic therapist, and founder of The Embodied Trainer, for a conversation about movement, embodiment, trauma, and the nervous system. This conversation explores something that feels increasingly important to me: the idea that healing cannot happen through the mind alone. Emily shares her own journey of integrating the worlds of therapy and personal training after experiencing burnout, chronic pain, and a growing realization that many people are deeply disconnected from their bodies, even while actively exercising them. Together, we talk about: what it actually means to be embodiedthe relationship between trauma and movementnervous system-informed fitnesschronic stress, chronic pain, and overtrainingwhy “pushing harder” can disconnect us further from ourselvesmind-muscle connection and interoceptionmovement as relationship rather than punishmentco-regulation, safety, and sustainable healinghow slowing down can actually expand capacityEmily also shares insights from her newly released book, Trauma-Informed Bodywork, co-authored with Chelsea Haverly, which explores trauma-responsive approaches to movement and body-based healing practices. One of the things I appreciated most about this conversation was the reminder that our bodies are not obstacles to overcome and that they are constantly communicating with us. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, disconnection from your body, chronic symptoms, or a complicated relationship with exercise and performance, I think this episode will resonate deeply. You can connect with Emily at: TheEmbodiedTrainer.comInstagram: @theembodiedtrainerAnd if this conversation speaks to you, Emily encourages listeners to consider purchasing Trauma-Informed Bodywork through a local independent bookstore whenever possible. As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of these conversations exploring the intersection of nervous system healing, embodiment, spirituality, and human experience. 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

    47 min
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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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