The Check-In With Podcast

The Check-In With Podcast

The Check-in with Podcast is solely dedicated to bringing more awareness to mental health/mental wellbeing and will be having conversations with individuals within: The Mental Health Sector Leadership/Entrepreneurs The Creative Sector & many more... From emerging voices to seasoned experts, sharing their journeys through insightful discussions Join the journey, let's grow together.

  1. Jul 31

    Episode 109 Featuring Empathy Grove

    Beyond the Story: How Psychedelics Expand Consciousness "Healing is not about being broken." - Empathy Grove Summary Join us as we explore the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy with experts Dr. Amy Keltchner and Jessica L. Corp. Discover how traditional healing methods evolve into profound emotional and spiritual breakthroughs through ketamine, psilocybin, and other psychedelics, emphasising the importance of integration, safety, and the non-judgmental space for healing. Join us as Amy and Jessica from Empathy Grove share their profound insights on preparing for altered states, the emotional truths that surface during these experiences, and the importance of ongoing self-care and spiritual practice. Discover how they create safe spaces for transformation and the difference between healing and coping. Keywords psychedelic therapy, ketamine, integration, emotional healing, spirituality, mental health, trauma, self-awareness, neuroplastiscity, holistic healing altered states, ketamine therapy, emotional healing, spiritual practice, self-care, transformation, mental health, psychedelic therapy, integration, mindfulness. Key Topics The evolution from traditional to psychedelic-assisted healing. The role of spirituality and connection in healing. The importance of safety, trust, and regulation in therapy. How integration transforms psychedelic experiences into lasting change. The different roles of psychedelics like ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA Preparation for altered states. Emotional truths during psychedelic sessions. The difference between healing and coping. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Empathy Grove and Its Founders 02:42 The Shift from Traditional Healing to Psychedelic Therapy 05:11 Understanding Spirituality in Healing 08:09 The Importance of Connection in Therapy 10:32 The Trap of Identity and Limiting Beliefs 13:38 Navigating the Challenges of Healing 16:27 Misconceptions About Ketamine-Assisted Therapy 19:00 The Role of Psychedelics in Reorganising Self-Perception 32:31 The Importance of Integration in Therapy 38:03 Understanding Readiness for Ketamine Therapy 45:59 Emotional Truths and Patterns in Altered States 55:52 Preparing for Ketamine Sessions 01:03:15 Building Bridges Between Experiences and Daily Life 01:03:41 Understanding Addiction and Therapy 01:06:36 Healing vs. Coping: A Deeper Exploration 01:09:43 Navigating Life's Challenges and Acceptance 01:12:52 Fun and Games: Getting to Know the Guests 01:22:43 Advice for the Younger and Future Self To get in touch with the Ladies from Empathy Grove please use the following: https://empathygrove.com/

  2. Jul 24

    Episode 107 Featuring Bridget Badoe McQuick

    Title Honouring Your Multi‑Passionate Nature: Creativity, Curiosity & The Courage to Begin Again   Are you stuck trying to choose just one thing when everything lights you up? Society tells multi-passionate people to pick a lane, commit, specialise. But the more you try to squeeze yourself into a single box, the more restless, unfulfilled and creatively stuck you become. The ideas pile up. The projects stall. And the voice in your head starts calling you flaky, scattered, undisciplined. In this episode, creative practitioner, storyteller and facilitator Bridget Badoe McQuick aka Lady Esi  unpacks what it means to own being multi-passionate and embrace it as a creative superpower you were born with. Bridget shares how curiosity fuels creativity and explores how to stop sabotaging your gifts, manage your energy like a master gardener, and use the "one thing" method to make real progress without burning out. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting to do it all, this conversation is your permission slip.  She founded The Storytelling Lab as a home for her multi‑passionate creativity  an ecosystem for voice, story and embodied expression. Its flagship project, Wisdom of the Village, grew from her Master’s research into family and community storytelling. Connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram to explore her work and current projects.   Linkedin Bridget Badoe McQuick https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbmcquick/ Instagram @askladyesi  https://www.instagram.com/askladyesi?igsh=Y3BwOXV5ZjY3bXNq Linktree https://linktr.ee/thestorytellinglab

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The Check-in with Podcast is solely dedicated to bringing more awareness to mental health/mental wellbeing and will be having conversations with individuals within: The Mental Health Sector Leadership/Entrepreneurs The Creative Sector & many more... From emerging voices to seasoned experts, sharing their journeys through insightful discussions Join the journey, let's grow together.