Psychology and Spirituality

US Spiritist Federation

The Psychology and Spirituality weekly podcasts are based on the works by Joanna de Angelis and offer a safe space to confront, compare, correlate, and expand spirituality concepts from a psychological lens, bringing insights, actionable tips, and real-world advice to help you lead a better life.

  1. JAN 18

    Ep 151 - Fear, Love, and the Silent Hero Within

    Courage isn’t born in battle — it’s born in silence.It’s the decision to forgive, to keep loving, to try again.Joanna de Ângelis says courage is love in movement — the divine force that transforms fear into light.Educate your soul for courage, and you’ll never walk in darkness again. In this new episode, we explore Joanna de Ângelis' work on education, connecting her teachings with neuroscience, where we understand that courage happens when love quiets fear.Joanna de Ângelis says courage is faith in action. Together, both teach us to transform instinct into light.Together, we reflect on how true courage is born — through faith, self-discovery, and the decision to love despite adversity.References: · Existential Conflicts - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self Discovery - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell Inspirations: • In The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell presents the concept of the Hero’s Journey. Campbell outlines the monomyth structure, describing the universal pattern many myths, legends, and stories follow, including stages like the Call to Adventure, Trials, Transformation, and Return. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

    52 min
  2. JAN 18

    Ep 150 - The River of Self_ Navigating the Journey of Inner Growth

    Welcome to today’s episode, where Rafael Rezende and Marcia Trajano explore the profound journey of human existence, as described by Joanna de Angelis. Imagine your life as a river, starting as a humble stream, winding its way toward the vast ocean of self-realization. Along the way, we encounter tributaries—our experiences, challenges, and moments of growth—that help us navigate obstacles and develop resilience.We’ll dive deep into how struggles, losses, and the pursuit of love and self-awareness are essential for our individuation process, where each of us can evolve spiritually and morally. Join us as we explore the idea that our journey, full of falls and rises, is not just about surviving but thriving—through love, inner struggles, and a commitment to our own growth. How can we, like the river, continue flowing toward our highest potential, integrating the lessons of our past and moving toward divine integration? Tune in to discover how your own path reflects this powerful transformation.References & Inspirations: • Evolution in Two Worlds - André Luiz| Francisco Cândido Xavier and Waldo Vieira • In the Greater World - André Luiz| Francisco Cândido Xavier • Plenitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell • The Psychology of Gratitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Secret by Rhonda Byrne • Thought and Life - Emmanuel | Francisco Cândido Xavier • When Bad Things Happen to Good People - Harold S. Kushner Currently Available in Portuguese: • Amor, Imbatível Amor - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Em Busca da Verdade – Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira FrancoThis episode is presented by:Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.brUnited States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.usInternational Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.comAME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

    53 min
  3. JAN 18

    Ep 149 - Emotional Security and Spiritual Growth in the Family

    In this new episode of Psychology and Spirituality, Marcia Trajano and Yuri Castro discuss how Emotional Security and Spiritual Growth in the Family.Joanna describes the family as the first cell of society and the initial school of moral education.She teaches that habits, emotions, and values acquired at home shape not only individual destinies but also collective harmony. Some of her key messages on the topic includes: · The family must be guided by affection and balanced discipline. · The mother’s emotional presence creates the foundation of emotional security and the joy of living. · Trust, openness, and dialogue preserve harmony and prevent moral illness in the home. · Every family member — even the difficult one — plays a role in spiritual growth. · The family environment reflects the spiritual progress of its members and directly influences social peace.References: · Existential Conflicts - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Plenitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self Discovery - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Spirits' Book - Allan KardecThis episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

    52 min
  4. JAN 18

    Ep 148 - Beyond Words_ Autism, Love, and the Spiritual Evolution

    Joanna de Ângelis points out that love in the home is like light spreading to society. When we nurture understanding within our family constellation, we also elevate our children spiritually and morally, preparing them to face the world with confidence.Join Marcia Trajano and Rafael Rezende as they explore Joanna de Ângelis’ profound insights on how challenges in the home. And that includes teaching respect for all life, patience in communication, and moral responsibility. These lessons are especially meaningful for children who perceive and process the world differently, as is the case with autism.Tune in to learn how to turn family challenges into opportunities for harmony, understanding, and spiritual evolution.Listen now and start cultivating peace at homeReferences: · Between Heaven and Earth - André Luiz | Francisco Cândido Xavier · Existential Conflicts - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Family Constellation - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • In the Greater World - André Luiz | Francisco Cândido Xavier • Plenitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Planetary Transition - Manoel Philomeno de Miranda | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Self Discovery - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec • The Spirits' Book - Allan KardecThis episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br

    48 min

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The Psychology and Spirituality weekly podcasts are based on the works by Joanna de Angelis and offer a safe space to confront, compare, correlate, and expand spirituality concepts from a psychological lens, bringing insights, actionable tips, and real-world advice to help you lead a better life.