Therapy Meets Soul

Dr. Dena Galinato

Welcome to Therapy Meets Soul, the podcast where psychology meets deeper healing. Hosted by Dr. Dena, a licensed clinical psychologist. Each week, we'll explore trauma, attachment, nervous system regulation, relationships, boundaries, self worth, and emotional healing through the lens of both clinical psychology and holistic wellness. Whether you're in therapy, curious about healing, or simply ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, you belong here.

Episodes

  1. Jun 8

    EP 1 -Why Therapy Alone Sometimes Isn’t Enough

    Therapy taught you awareness, so why are you still stuck? You’ve done the therapy. You understand your childhood. You can name your triggers, attachment style and trauma responses so why do you still feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, disconnected or stuck in the same patterns? In this episode of Therapy Meets Soul, Dr. Dena breaks down the uncomfortable truth nobody talks about enough: insight alone does not heal the nervous system. Dr. Dena explains why traditional talk therapy can sometimes leave people intellectually self aware but still living in survival mode because trauma isn’t just stored in the mind, it’s stored in the body. We explores the gap between clinical psychology and holistic healing, and why true transformation requires both. You’ll learn how your nervous system shapes your emotions, relationships, stress responses and daily patterns and why healing has to move beyond just “understanding yourself.” In this episode we cover: Why self awareness alone doesn’t create emotional healingThe difference between insight and nervous system transformationHow trauma lives in the bodySympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system statesWhy chronic stress keeps people emotionally stuckSomatic healing and mind body connectionHow attachment wounds and trauma responses shape daily lifePractical tools for nervous system regulationWhy holistic healing and therapy work best togetherMoving beyond symptom reduction into self actualizationThe importance of community, consistency and embodied healingLearn more about Dr. Dena’s therapy and holistic wellness offerings through Liv Empowered Psychological Services and her wellness studio in Temecula. Website: www.liv-empowered.com TikTok: @liv.empowered IG: @livempowerdpsychservices Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LivEmpoweredPsychServices Schedule a class at my studio:https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/liv_empowered_psychological_services Email: therapymeetssoulpodcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone navigating their healing journey and leave a review to help more people find the show. Podcast DisclaimerThe information shared on this podcast is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, psychological, legal, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Listening to this podcast, viewing related content, or engaging with any materials associated with this podcast does not establish a therapist-client, physician-patient, or any other professional relationship between you and the host, guests, or affiliated organizations.While topics related to mental health, wellness, personal growth, and healing may be discussed, listeners are encouraged to seek the guidance of a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances. If you believe you may benefit from therapy, counseling, medical care, or crisis support, please consult an appropriately licensed provider.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, have thoughts of harming yourself or others, or are facing any emergency situation, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. In the United States, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate support.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and well-being, and that the host, guests, and affiliated organizations are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of information presented on this podcast.

    20 min
  2. Jun 8

    EP 2- Your Nervous System Has a Type: Breaking Trauma Patterns in Dating

    If every relationship starts differently but somehow ends the same this episode is going to hit home. In this episode of Therapy Meets Soul, Dr. Dena breaks down why so many people repeat the same relationship patterns over and over again even when they consciously want something healthier. Dr. Dena explores how childhood trauma, attachment wounds, inconsistent caregiving, emotional neglect, and chaotic relationship dynamics shape who we become attracted to in adulthood. She explains why intensity is often mistaken for intimacy, why “chemistry” can sometimes just be nervous system activation and how unresolved emotional wounds quietly drive relationship choices behind the scenes. In this episode we cover: Why your nervous system chooses familiarity over safetyThe connection between childhood trauma and adult relationshipsAttachment styles and relationship patternsWhy emotionally chaotic relationships can feel addictiveThe difference between chemistry and nervous system activationHow people pleasing destroys authentic connectionIntermittent reinforcement and trauma bondingWhy abandonment wounds repeat in relationshipsEmotional triggers and self awarenessDating slower and recognizing red flagsListening to your body in relationshipsHow to stop recreating survival based loveConnect with Dr Dena Learn more about Dr. Dena’s therapy and holistic wellness offerings through Liv Empowered Psychological Services and her wellness studio in Temecula. Website: www.liv-empowered.com TikTok: @liv.empowered IG: @livempowerdpsychservices Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LivEmpoweredPsychServices Schedule a class at my studio:https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/liv_empowered_psychological_services Email: therapymeetssoulpodcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone navigating their healing journey and leave a review to help more people find the show. Podcast DisclaimerThe information shared on this podcast is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, psychological, legal, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Listening to this podcast, viewing related content, or engaging with any materials associated with this podcast does not establish a therapist-client, physician-patient, or any other professional relationship between you and the host, guests, or affiliated organizations.While topics related to mental health, wellness, personal growth, and healing may be discussed, listeners are encouraged to seek the guidance of a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances. If you believe you may benefit from therapy, counseling, medical care, or crisis support, please consult an appropriately licensed provider.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, have thoughts of harming yourself or others, or are facing any emergency situation, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. In the United States, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate support.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and well-being, and that the host, guests, and affiliated organizations are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of information presented on this podcast.

    14 min
  3. Jun 8

    Ep 3- Why happy wife, happy life f*cks men up

    What if one of the most normalized relationship sayings is actually creating emotional disconnection, resentment, and unhealthy relationship dynamics? In this episode of Therapy Meets Soul, Dr. Dena breaks down why “happy wife, happy life” sounds harmless but often teaches men to suppress their emotions, abandon their needs and prioritize peace over honesty, while women are left feeling emotionally alone and disconnected in their relationships. In this episode we cover: Why “happy wife, happy life” creates imbalance in relationshipsHow men are conditioned to suppress vulnerability and emotional needsWhy emotional suppression often turns into resentmentThe emotional shutdown patterns Dr. Dena sees in therapyHow resentment can show up in menWhy women often feel lonely or emotionally unsafe in disconnected relationshipsThe difference between performative partnership and authentic intimacyNervous system survival patterns in relationshipsWhy sacrificing yourself is not the same as loveEmotional safety, vulnerability and shared emotional responsibilityCreating healthier, more secure relationship dynamicsWhy “happy spouse, happy house” is a healthier relationship modelConnect with Dr Dena Learn more about Dr. Dena’s therapy and holistic wellness offerings through Liv Empowered Psychological Services and her wellness studio in Temecula. Website: www.liv-empowered.com TikTok: @liv.empowered IG: @livempowerdpsychservices Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LivEmpoweredPsychServices Schedule a class at my studio:https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/liv_empowered_psychological_services Email: therapymeetssoulpodcast@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone navigating their healing journey and leave a review to help more people find the show. Podcast DisclaimerThe information shared on this podcast is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, psychological, legal, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Listening to this podcast, viewing related content, or engaging with any materials associated with this podcast does not establish a therapist-client, physician-patient, or any other professional relationship between you and the host, guests, or affiliated organizations.While topics related to mental health, wellness, personal growth, and healing may be discussed, listeners are encouraged to seek the guidance of a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances. If you believe you may benefit from therapy, counseling, medical care, or crisis support, please consult an appropriately licensed provider.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, have thoughts of harming yourself or others, or are facing any emergency situation, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. In the United States, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate support.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and well-being, and that the host, guests, and affiliated organizations are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of information presented on this podcast.

    14 min
  4. Jun 5

    Welcome to Therapy Meets Soul

    Welcome to Therapy Meets Soul, the podcast where psychology meets deeper healing. I'm Dr. Dena, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Liv Empowered Psychological Services. This is the space for people who are self aware but still feel stuck. The people who understand their patterns, know where their wounds come from, and yet still find themselves overwhelmed, triggered, disconnected, or repeating the same cycles. Real transformation happens when the mind, body, and soul are all part of the process. Each week, we'll explore trauma, attachment, nervous system regulation, relationships, boundaries, self worth and emotional healing through the lens of both clinical psychology and holistic wellness. We will have honest conversations, give practical tools and deeper insights to help you move beyond survival mode, reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change in your life. Whether you're in therapy, curious about healing, or simply ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, you belong here. Because awareness is powerful but transformation is the goal. Podcast DisclaimerThe information shared on this podcast is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, psychological, legal, or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Listening to this podcast, viewing related content, or engaging with any materials associated with this podcast does not establish a therapist-client, physician-patient, or any other professional relationship between you and the host, guests, or affiliated organizations.While topics related to mental health, wellness, personal growth, and healing may be discussed, listeners are encouraged to seek the guidance of a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances. If you believe you may benefit from therapy, counseling, medical care, or crisis support, please consult an appropriately licensed provider.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, have thoughts of harming yourself or others, or are facing any emergency situation, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. In the United States, you can also contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate support.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and well-being, and that the host, guests, and affiliated organizations are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of information presented on this podcast.

    2 min

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Welcome to Therapy Meets Soul, the podcast where psychology meets deeper healing. Hosted by Dr. Dena, a licensed clinical psychologist. Each week, we'll explore trauma, attachment, nervous system regulation, relationships, boundaries, self worth, and emotional healing through the lens of both clinical psychology and holistic wellness. Whether you're in therapy, curious about healing, or simply ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, you belong here.