Psychology & the Soul

Kellee White
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Psychology & the Soul is a live-streamed podcast exploring the evolving relationship between mental health, conscious awareness, and spiritual insight. What happens when psychology and spirituality stop competing — and start collaborating? Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri and Licensed Psychotherapist and Intuitive Medium Kellee White, this show bridges evidence-based psychology with grounded spiritual insight. Together, they create thoughtful conversations around trauma recovery, somatic healing, relationship dynamics, grief, identity shifts, and conscious personal growth. If you’re interested in: • Trauma and nervous system healing • Attachment theory and emotional wounds • Somatic and mind-body healing • Mental health and spiritual integration • Conscious relationships and resilience • Awakening, intuition, and psychological development This is not a debate. It’s a dialogue. Psychology & the Soul offers professional insight, practical tools, and expansive dialogue that honors both science and spirituality. Each episode blends clinical frameworks with lived spiritual experience, helping listeners better understand how the brain, body, and soul interact in the healing process. Through expert guests, real-world applications, and accessible language, the show creates space for integration rather than division. You’ll gain: • Psychological frameworks explained clearly • Spiritual concepts explored responsibly • Practical tools for emotional regulation and growth • Conversations that honor both science and intuition Whether you’re a therapist, healer, coach, student of psychology, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this podcast offers grounded guidance for understanding trauma, relationships, emotional regulation, and conscious awareness. New episodes stream weekly on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

  1. 4d ago

    Are You Taking Care of Your Brain? | Aging, Memory & Cognitive Health

    We take care of our bodies—but are we doing enough to take care of our brains? As we live longer, questions about memory, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive decline are becoming increasingly important for individuals and families. But what is actually a normal part of aging? When should changes in memory concern us? And perhaps most importantly: What can we do today to support the health of our brains for the future? Join Kellee White, LMFT and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD for a fascinating episode of Psychology & the Soul™ exploring aging, memory, creativity, neuroplasticity, and protecting cognitive health throughout life. In This Episode, We'll Explore: • Dementia and Alzheimer's disease • Normal aging versus cognitive decline • Brain fitness and neuroplasticity • Creativity and keeping the brain engaged • Nutrition, sleep, and exercise for brain health • Lifestyle factors that can affect memory and cognition • Early warning signs and when to seek professional help • Prevention and risk-reduction strategies • Maintaining cognitive health throughout life • Supporting loved ones experiencing cognitive decline Questions We're Asking: •Is memory loss an inevitable part of aging? •What habits are helping—or hurting—your brain every day? •Can the risk of dementia be reduced or its onset delayed? •What role can creativity and lifelong learning play in keeping our brains engaged? •Are we paying as much attention to brain health as we do physical health? •What are the earliest signs that something may be wrong? •How can we better support loved ones experiencing cognitive decline? •What does current science tell us about protecting the aging brain? This conversation isn't meant to create more fear around aging. It's about understanding what happens to our brains as we grow older—and recognizing that there are aspects of cognitive health we can actively support throughout our lives. While no single habit can guarantee the prevention of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, research continues to identify modifiable factors associated with cognitive health and dementia risk. And taking care of your brain isn't only about preserving memory. It's about continuing to learn. Create. Connect. Move. Stay curious. Challenge yourself. And remain engaged with life. Your brain has been with you for every moment of your life. Maybe it's time we started taking care of it with the same intention we give the rest of our body. Join Us LIVE Tuesday, September 22 5:00 PM PDT Watch Psychology & the Soul™ LIVE on: Facebook • YouTube • Instagram Visit psychologyandthesoul.com to learn more about Psychology & the Soul™, upcoming conversations, classes, and private sessions. If someone you love is thinking about aging, memory, or brain health, share this episode with them. And tell us in the comments: What are you doing today to take care of your brain? #PsychologyAndTheSoul #BrainHealth #CognitiveHealth #HealthyAging #Memory #Dementia #Alzheimers #Neuroplasticity #BrainFitness #HealthyBrain #AgingWell #MentalHealth #Psychology

  2. Sep 16

    What Happens When Nobody Needs You Anymore?

    Empty Nests, Retirement & Identity Loss What happens when the children grow up, the career ends, the caregiving chapter closes...and suddenly, nobody needs you the way they once did? For decades, many of us build our identities around being the parent, provider, professional, caregiver, fixer, or person everyone can count on. But when those roles change, an unexpected question can surface: “If nobody needs me anymore...do I still matter?” On this episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, explore empty nests, retirement, identity loss, midlife awakening, grief, purpose, and the incredible possibility of reinvention. What if this chapter isn't about becoming irrelevant—but becoming free? What if midlife isn't a crisis, but an awakening? What if your purpose hasn't disappeared—it has simply changed? And what if the best part of your life isn't behind you? Maybe one version of you has completed its assignment. Now comes the exciting question: “What is still asking to be lived through me?” It’s time to rediscover yourself, become curious again, try something new, and turn your life up. Because this isn't the waiting room. This is your life. And the best part may be the part you haven't lived yet. Psychology & the Soul™ September 15 | 5:00 PM PDT Facebook | YouTube | Instagram #PsychologyAndTheSoul #EmptyNest #Retirement #Midlife #Reinvention #Purpose #Identity #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Spirituality

  3. Sep 9

    The Loneliness Epidemic

    Why We’ve Never Been More Connected and More Alone We have more ways to communicate than ever before. We text. We post. We comment. We send reels. We live in group chats. We can reach hundreds of people without ever leaving the house. So why are so many people still saying: “I feel alone.” In this episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, take a deep look at the loneliness epidemic and the growing gap between being constantly connected and feeling truly known. Together, they explore the psychology and spirituality behind loneliness, adult friendship loss, declining community, social media, emotional intimacy, and the very human need to belong. In this conversation, we ask: Why are so many people lonely despite being constantly connected? Can social media create the illusion of connection without real intimacy? Why does making and maintaining friendships become harder in adulthood? What happens when you feel lonely inside a marriage or relationship? What happened to community? Can loneliness become a cycle that makes connection even harder? Are we waiting for community instead of helping create it? What are we really longing for when we say, “I’m lonely”? How do we begin rebuilding meaningful connection? Dr. Shirley explains why loneliness isn’t simply about being physically alone, how chronic disconnection can affect the way we interpret social situations, and why meaningful relationships require emotional safety, reciprocity, vulnerability, and repeated contact. Kellee brings in the deeper spiritual questions around belonging, authenticity, and what it means to be truly seen. Because sometimes loneliness isn’t the absence of people. It’s the absence of being known. And maybe the opposite of loneliness isn’t being surrounded by people. Maybe it’s knowing there is somewhere... your absence would be noticed. Join us for this powerful conversation about friendship, intimacy, community, belonging, and how we begin finding our way back to one another. Psychology & the Soul™ September 8 | 5:00 PM PDT Facebook | YouTube | Instagram #PsychologyAndTheSoul #Loneliness #LonelinessEpidemic #MentalHealth #Connection #Friendship #Community #SocialMedia #Relationships #Belonging #EmotionalHealth #Spirituality

  4. Aug 26

    Surviving Narcissism: Why We Stay, Why We Leave & How We Heal

    Why is it so hard to leave someone who hurts you? If you've ever questioned your own reality, felt emotionally trapped, or wondered why intelligent, capable people stay in toxic relationships, this episode is for you. Narcissistic relationships are often misunderstood. They rarely begin with cruelty—they begin with connection, affection, attention, and hope. Over time, manipulation, gaslighting, emotional dependency, and trauma bonding can slowly erode confidence, identity, and self-trust. In this powerful episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, separate psychological truth from social media myths while exploring what narcissistic abuse really looks like—and, more importantly, how healing begins. In This Episode, We Explore: • Trauma bonds and emotional manipulation • Covert versus overt narcissism • Gaslighting and reality distortion • Love bombing and idealization cycles • Why leaving can feel impossible • Loss of identity in toxic relationships • Rebuilding self-trust and confidence • Recovery after emotional abuse • Creating healthy relationships after narcissistic abuse Thought-Provoking Questions • How do you know if you're being manipulated? • Why do narcissistic relationships feel impossible to leave? • Can emotional abuse be harder to recognize than physical abuse? • How do you stop doubting yourself after years of gaslighting? • What does true healing actually look like? As awareness of narcissism has grown, so has confusion. Not every difficult person is a narcissist, and not every unhealthy relationship follows the same pattern. This episode provides a balanced, compassionate, and evidence-informed conversation that helps viewers recognize manipulation, understand trauma bonds, and begin rebuilding a healthy sense of self. Healing doesn't begin the moment you leave. It begins the moment you start believing your own experience again. Join Us LIVE 📅 Tuesday, August 25 🕔 5:00 PM PDT Watch LIVE on: Facebook YouTube Instagram Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Psychology & the Soul™. Connect With Us 🌐 https://psychologyandthesoul.com Interested in working with Kellee White or Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri? Visit our website to learn more about private sessions, upcoming events, and additional educational resources. If this episode speaks to you: 👍 Like this video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 📤 Share this episode with someone who may need it 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exploring psychology, emotional healing, relationships, neuroscience, and soulful living. #PsychologyAndTheSoul #Narcissism #NarcissisticAbuse #Gaslighting #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #Recovery #Relationships #SelfWorth #Therapy #Psychology #Boundaries #EmotionalHealing Explore the podcast

  5. Aug 19

    Parental Rejection: The Hidden Wound That Lasts a Lifetime

    What happens when the person who was supposed to love and protect you becomes the source of your deepest rejection? Parental rejection can create wounds that follow us long into adulthood. It may appear as emotional distance, criticism, conditional love, abandonment, estrangement, favoritism, neglect, or the painful feeling that you were never fully accepted for who you are. Those experiences can shape how we see ourselves, what we tolerate in relationships, how desperately we seek approval, and whether we believe we are worthy of love. In this powerful episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, explore the lasting psychological and emotional impact of parental rejection—and how healing can begin even when the relationship never changes. In This Episode, We Explore: • Estrangement and family disconnection • Emotional neglect and parental rejection • Conditional versus unconditional love • Adult children, boundaries, and emotional safety • Shame, guilt, and damaged self-worth • Why adults continue seeking parental approval • Grieving the parent you needed but never had • Healing family wounds without reconciliation • Reclaiming your identity, voice, and personal worth Thought-Provoking Questions: • Can rejection from a parent ever fully heal? • Why do some adults spend their lives trying to earn parental love? • What happens when family becomes emotionally unsafe? • Can forgiveness exist without reconciliation? • How do you stop defining yourself through a parent’s inability to love you well? Parental rejection creates some of the deepest wounds people carry because it often becomes intertwined with identity. A child rarely thinks, “My parent is emotionally limited.” Instead, the child often believes, “Something must be wrong with me.” That belief can follow us into adulthood—shaping relationships, confidence, achievement, boundaries, and the way we receive love. But healing is possible. Healing may not require reconciliation. It may begin with grieving what you did not receive, recognizing that their limitations were never proof of your unworthiness, and learning to become a safe and loving presence for yourself. Join Us LIVE Tuesday, August 18 5:00 PM PDT Watch on: • Facebook • YouTube • Instagram Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Psychology & the Soul™. Connect With Us Visit psychologyandthesoul.com to learn more about Kellee White and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri or to book a private session. If this conversation resonates with you: • Like this video • Share your experience in the comments • Send this episode to someone who may need it • Subscribe for more conversations about psychology, healing, relationships, and soulful transformation #PsychologyAndTheSoul #ParentalRejection #FamilyEstrangement #EmotionalNeglect #ChildhoodTrauma #FamilyWounds #SelfWorth #Boundaries #InnerChildHealing #MentalHealth #Therapy #EmotionalHealing

  6. Aug 12

    Daddy Issues: Healing the Father Wound & Reclaiming Your Self-Worth

    How much of your life has been shaped by a relationship you rarely talk about? For many people, the relationship with their father—or the absence of one—continues to influence confidence, relationships, self-worth, achievement, and emotional well-being long into adulthood. Whether your father was physically absent, emotionally unavailable, overly critical, or simply unable to give you what you needed, those early experiences often leave invisible patterns that continue to shape your life today. In this deeply moving episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, explore one of the most overlooked topics in psychology and healing: the father wound. Together, we'll discuss: Emotional absence versus physical absence Father wounds and lifelong self-worth Approval seeking and validation patterns How fathers influence dating and relationship choices Achievement, perfectionism, and the need to prove yourself Trust, safety, and healthy masculine energy Father-child attachment and emotional development Healing the father wound as an adult Thought-Provoking Questions We Explore Are you still trying to earn love from someone who never gave it? How much of your life has been spent proving your worth? Can your relationship with your father still be shaping your relationships today? What happens when the person who was supposed to protect you couldn't? Is it possible to heal a wound that was never acknowledged? This conversation is for both men and women. Because father wounds don't simply affect our childhood—they influence how we love, who we trust, how we lead, how we parent, and whether we believe we are worthy of love without having to earn it. Healing begins when we understand the story beneath the behavior.  📅 Join Us LIVE Every Tuesday 🕔 5:00 PM PDT 📍 Facebook 📍 YouTube 📍 Instagram Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Psychology & the Soul™.  Connect With Us 🌐 Website: https://psychologyandthesoul.com Interested in working with Kellee White or Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri? Visit our website to learn more about our services and schedule a session. If this episode resonates with you: 👍 Like this video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 📤 Share this episode with someone who may need to hear it 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exploring the intersection of psychology, emotional healing, relationships, neuroscience, and soulful living. #PsychologyAndTheSoul #FatherWound #DaddyIssues #MentalHealth #Healing #AttachmentTheory #Relationships #ChildhoodTrauma #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #Psychology #InnerChild #TraumaRecovery #Therapy #SpiritualHealing

  7. Aug 5

    Why Do Smart People Stay in Bad Relationships? The Psychology Behind Unhealthy Love

    Why do intelligent, successful, emotionally aware people stay in relationships they know are hurting them? If you've ever looked at someone and thought, "Why don't they just leave?" or if you've asked yourself that very question—you are not alone. In this powerful episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, explore the complex psychology behind unhealthy relationships and why love, trauma, and attachment can override logic. Because staying isn't about intelligence. It's about psychology. Together, we'll discuss: Why smart people ignore red flags Attachment styles and relationship patterns Trauma bonding and intermittent reinforcement Emotional dependency and fear of abandonment Hope addiction and waiting for someone to change Why logic often loses to emotion The psychology of staying versus leaving Rebuilding self-trust after unhealthy relationships How to begin breaking free from destructive relationship patterns Thought-Provoking Questions We Explore: Why do smart people ignore what they know is true? Can love become an addiction? Are you in love with the person... or their potential? Why does leaving sometimes feel harder than staying? What does healing actually look like after an unhealthy relationship? Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, supporting someone who is, or want to better understand the psychology behind these patterns, this conversation offers practical insight, compassion, and hope. Healing begins when we stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What happened to me?"  📅 Join Us LIVE Every Tuesday 🕔 5:00 PM PDT 📍 Facebook  YouTube   Instagram Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of  Psychology & the Soul™ Connect With Us 🌐 Website: https://psychologyandthesoul.com If you'd like to work with Kellee White or Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, visit our website to learn more and schedule a session. --- If this episode resonated with you: 👍 Like this video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 📤 Share it with someone who may need to hear this message 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of psychology, healing, and soulful living. #PsychologyAndTheSoul #Relationships #TraumaBond #AttachmentStyles #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorth #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth #Psychology #HealthyRelationships #HealingJourney

  8. Jul 2

    Are We Addicted to Healing? The Hidden Problem with Modern Self-Help Culture

    What if healing has become another form of perfectionism? Why are so many people doing the work, reading the books, listening to the podcasts, attending the workshops, and spending years focused on self-growth... Yet still feeling disconnected, exhausted, anxious, and emotionally stuck? In this thought-provoking episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, explore one of the most important conversations happening in modern culture: Has healing become something we're performing instead of experiencing? Today, self-help is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Therapy language fills social media feeds. Trauma, triggers, boundaries, attachment styles, shadow work, nervous system regulation, and spiritual awakening have become part of everyday conversation. While increased awareness has helped countless people, it has also created new questions. Can we become so focused on healing that we forget how to live? Can self-awareness become self-obsession? Can healing become an identity rather than a process? Can spirituality become another performance? Together, Kellee and Dr. Shirley explore: ✨ What true healing actually means ✨ Trauma identity and performative vulnerability ✨ Why healing can become emotionally exhausting ✨ Social media therapy culture and psychological trends ✨ The pressure to constantly grow, evolve, and optimize yourself ✨ Toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing ✨ Emotional burnout from endless self-analysis ✨ Boundaries, resilience, and rebuilding trust in yourself ✨ The loneliness epidemic and the loss of genuine human connection ✨ Integration versus endless self-improvement Along the way, they tackle difficult questions many people are quietly asking: 🔥 Has self-help culture become psychologically unhealthy? 🔥 Are people becoming addicted to healing without actually healing? 🔥 Has trauma become social currency online? 🔥 Are we glamorizing emotional pain while avoiding true integration? 🔥 Why do so many people feel pressure to appear healed, awakened, or emotionally evolved? 🔥 Is modern life disconnecting us from community, intimacy, and belonging? Most importantly, this episode explores a powerful truth: Healing is not about becoming a better version of yourself. Healing is not about fixing yourself. Healing is not about achieving perfection. Healing is about remembering who you were before survival became your identity. Before fear shaped your decisions. Before performance replaced authenticity. Before you learned to believe something was wrong with you. Because awareness is not the destination. Integration is. And true healing doesn't create a new you. It brings you home to yourself. 🎙️ Psychology & the Soul™ With Kellee White, LMFT & Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD #PsychologyAndTheSoul #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionalHealth #SelfAwareness #Psychology #SelfHelp

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Psychology & the Soul is a live-streamed podcast exploring the evolving relationship between mental health, conscious awareness, and spiritual insight. What happens when psychology and spirituality stop competing — and start collaborating? Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri and Licensed Psychotherapist and Intuitive Medium Kellee White, this show bridges evidence-based psychology with grounded spiritual insight. Together, they create thoughtful conversations around trauma recovery, somatic healing, relationship dynamics, grief, identity shifts, and conscious personal growth. If you’re interested in: • Trauma and nervous system healing • Attachment theory and emotional wounds • Somatic and mind-body healing • Mental health and spiritual integration • Conscious relationships and resilience • Awakening, intuition, and psychological development This is not a debate. It’s a dialogue. Psychology & the Soul offers professional insight, practical tools, and expansive dialogue that honors both science and spirituality. Each episode blends clinical frameworks with lived spiritual experience, helping listeners better understand how the brain, body, and soul interact in the healing process. Through expert guests, real-world applications, and accessible language, the show creates space for integration rather than division. You’ll gain: • Psychological frameworks explained clearly • Spiritual concepts explored responsibly • Practical tools for emotional regulation and growth • Conversations that honor both science and intuition Whether you’re a therapist, healer, coach, student of psychology, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this podcast offers grounded guidance for understanding trauma, relationships, emotional regulation, and conscious awareness. New episodes stream weekly on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

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  • Creator
    Kellee White
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Psychology & the Soul
  • Show Website
    Psychology & the Soul

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