In this profound and illuminating episode of Roots + Rebirth, Terri welcomes Dr. Amy Robbins, a clinical psychologist, spiritual intuitive, and host of the acclaimed podcast Life, Death, and the Space Between. What begins as a conversation about intuition and mediumship quickly expands into a soul-level exploration of grief, alignment, spiritual awakening, and the unseen guidance that walks with us through life's darkest and brightest moments. Amy shares how the unexpected death of her aunt cracked open her intuitive gifts, how messages from loved ones across the veil shaped her purpose, and why she believes we are living through a spiritual crisis disguised as a mental health crisis. Together, they explore: How intuitive messages from the other side first appeared in Amy's life The difference between intuition, mediumship, and soul communication Why grief can be a portal to purpose, healing, and connection The "lily pads" that show up when you are aligned with your soul How spirituality and psychology can coexist in clinical practice Why therapists must learn to hold spiritual experiences without pathologizing them What it means to trust your inner knowing even when life feels out of control Whether you are a therapist, a seeker, someone navigating loss, or someone longing for deeper meaning, this episode is a reminder that our intuition is always speaking—and our loved ones are always closer than we think. 🔥 Key Moments [0:00] Terri's welcome and the divine timing around this conversation [1:41] Terri shares her grandmother's transition + the veil thinning [2:39] Amy's Chicago roots and growing up in a materialist, science-driven family [4:11] The sudden loss of her aunt at 48 and how it changed everything [7:16] Anxiety, misalignment, and the job that was "soul crushing" [9:13] Leaving corporate life and rediscovering meaning in psychology [12:00] Amy's first visits from her aunt across the veil [14:43] Messages validated by her family + recognizing undeniable signs [16:10] Gifts reemerging through patients + searching for a trusted mentor [18:50] How intuition works + how to tell a visit from a dream [21:20] Integrating spirituality quietly into clinical work [25:12] Why Amy believes we're in a spiritual crisis, not a mental health crisis [28:01] What happens when you ignore your intuition vs. when you follow it [31:49] "Lily pads" as soul breadcrumbs guiding your life path [35:03] Terri's own intuitive experience on her wedding day [36:57] How therapists can responsibly integrate spiritual experiences [40:06] Parenting, projection, and raising spiritually aware children [43:01] Amy's advice for people who think they may be intuitive [47:04] How to find a trustworthy, ethical teacher [47:44] Amy's retreat, courses, and the book she is calling in 💡 Takeaways & Inspiration ✨ Grief can open the door to our deepest spiritual gifts ✨ Intuition is your soul speaking—trust it before you outsource it ✨ Alignment creates momentum, and misalignment creates anxiety ✨ Loved ones often communicate through subtle, unmistakable signs ✨ A spiritual crisis often looks like depression, burnout, or confusion ✨ Your soul is patient, but it will always call you back to yourself ✨ Healing happens at the intersection of psychology and spirit 🔗 Resources + Mentions 🎙️ Amy's Podcast: Life, Death, and the Space Between 📚 Mentioned: Sylvia Browne's early mediumship writings 🌿 Healing modalities: Intuition training, spiritual integration in therapy 🧘♀️ Upcoming Retreat: Austin-based mind-body-soul immersion 💫 Connect with Amy: @dramyrobbins 🌐 Website + Courses: dramyrobbins.com 📝 Terri's Blog: MovementMakerCollective.com 🌿 Connect with Terri: @TerriBroussardWilliams 🙏 Final Note from Terri "Amy's story reminded me that intuition is not magical thinking—it is soul language. When we slow down enough to listen, we realize we are supported, guided, and loved far beyond what our physical eyes can see. Trust the whispers. Trust the timing. Trust the light."
