Couch Sessions Podcast

Nat Dekine
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Couch Sessions Podcast is woven with real, raw, and inspiring personal stories. Each episode features a new voice—people from all walks of life—sharing their journeys through challenge, change, and ultimately, healing. From heartbreak to breakthrough, identity to transformation, this is a space where vulnerability meets resilience. Through open conversations, we explore what it means to be human, to hurt, to grow, and to keep going. Whether you’re on your own healing path or simply seeking connection, Couch Sessions Podcast reminds us that we are never alone in our stories.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 18: Beyond the Cards: A Conversation with Leonie Maritz

    What happens when psychology, intuition, ancient wisdom, and self-discovery meet? In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, I sit down with Leonie Maritz, founder of Zodiac Tarot, for a thoughtful conversation about her journey into the mystical and mental arts and the experiences that shaped the work she does today. Leonie is a certified Traditional Astrologer, Tarot Reader, Life Coach, and crystal consultant with a BA in Psychology and English. Through Zodiac Tarot, she combines her extensive training and lived experience to help others explore spiritual wellness, consciousness development, and personal empowerment. But our conversation goes beyond her credentials. We talk about how Leonie navigated the different chapters of her life and became the woman and practitioner she is today. We explore the intersections between psychology and spirituality, the importance of trusting our own inner knowing, and how tools such as Tarot, astrology, dream analysis, and crystals can become invitations to deeper self-awareness rather than simply ways of searching for answers outside ourselves. Leonie also shares pieces of the journey behind Zodiac Tarot, her passion for teaching, and what she has learned through years of studying both the psychological and mystical dimensions of the human experience. This is a conversation about curiosity, consciousness, intuition, growth, and allowing the different pieces of our lives to come together in ways we may not have originally imagined. And in true Couch Sessions fashion, we make space for the story behind the work. Deeper conversations. Real journeys. Stories that matter. Connect with Nat Dekine Email: couchsessionspodcast25@gmail.com If this episode resonates with you, please share your experience with us in the comments. And if you have been enjoying Couch Sessions Podcast, please subscribe and it share with others.

  2. Aug 6

    Episode 17: From Skeptic to Mystic

    From skeptic to mystic—what happens when an experience changes everything you thought you knew? In this thought-provoking episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, I sit down with Master Certified Life Coach and Shamanic Energy Healing Practitioner Heather Zimmerman to explore her remarkable journey from a career rooted in psychology and scientific materialism to becoming a spiritual channel, energy healer, and guide for those navigating profound spiritual awakening. Together, we discuss what it means to awaken to a new level of consciousness, how trauma and shadow work become gateways to healing, and why integrating spirituality with grounded psychological understanding is so important. Heather shares how her own life transformed through experiences she couldn't explain, ultimately leading her to help empaths, highly sensitive people, and awakening souls embrace their gifts while staying rooted in everyday life. Whether you're questioning your beliefs, experiencing your own spiritual awakening, or simply curious about the intersection of science, psychology, and spirituality, this conversation offers compassion, wisdom, and encouragement for wherever you are on your journey. In this episode, we explore: Heather's transformation from atheist and skeptic to spiritual practitionerSpiritual awakening and consciousness expansionTrauma healing and the importance of shadow workSupporting empaths and highly sensitive individualsBalancing mystical experiences with psychological understandingDeveloping intuition while remaining groundedWhat it truly means to live an awakened life If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may be navigating their own journey of healing and transformation. Connect with Nat Dekine Email: couchsessionspodcast25@gmail.com

    Episode 17: From Skeptic to Mystic

  3. Jul 23

    Episode 16: From Dark Night to Divine Light

    From the Dark Night Comes the Light | Spiritual Awakening & the Dark Night of the Soul What if your greatest breakdown is actually the beginning of your awakening? In this powerful episode of Couch Sessions, I sit down with Debjit Kundu of  @wizardconsciousness  for an honest conversation about the spiritual awakening journey and what it truly means to walk through the Dark Night of the Soul. Together, we explore how life's deepest losses, uncertainty, grief, and moments of unraveling often become the birthplace of profound healing, self-discovery, and spiritual transformation. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ What the Dark Night of the Soul really is ✨ Why awakening often begins with discomfort and loss ✨ Letting go of old identities and belief systems ✨ Trusting your intuition during seasons of uncertainty ✨ Finding meaning, purpose, and peace through the healing process ✨ Embracing your authentic self beyond fear and expectations Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or you're navigating a season that feels heavy and uncertain, this conversation is a reminder that you are not broken, you are becoming. Sometimes the soul must journey through darkness before it remembers its own light. 💬 We'd love to hear from you: Have you experienced a spiritual awakening or a Dark Night of the Soul? Share your experience in the comments below. If this conversation encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who may need this message today. Connect with Debjit Kundu of Wizard Consciousness on Threads, Instagram, and visit his website www.wizardconsciousness.com. Connect with Nat Dekine & Oasis Journey LLC ✨ Energy Healing • Reiki • Sound Healing • Meditation • Spiritual Coaching 📖 What Happens in the Cocoon: A Memoir Available wherever books are sold. 🌐 Website: www.oasisjourneyllc.com 📱 Follow Oasis Journey for more conversations on healing, spirituality, and authentic living. #SpiritualAwakening #DarkNightOfTheSoul #HealingJourney #SpiritualGrowth #ConsciousLiving #SelfDiscovery #Transformation #EnergyHealing #Reiki #Meditation #SoulHealing #Authenticity #Podcast #CouchSessions #OasisJourney #NatDekine #DebjitKundu

  4. Jul 9

    Episode 15: When Spirit Changes Your Relationships | Akashic Records, Reiki & Divine Feminine Wisdom

    How do you know when Spirit is inviting you to grow beyond a relationship, community, or season of your life? In this deeply authentic episode of Couch Sessions, Nat Dekine welcomes Reiki Master and Akashic Records Practitioner Elizabeth Powell for a powerful conversation about spiritual discernment, Divine Feminine wisdom, and learning to trust the quiet voice of Spirit above the noise of external validation. Together, they explore the healing power of Reiki, the insight available through the Akashic Records, and what it means to embody your authentic spiritual path with integrity and courage. The conversation also shines a light on an often-unspoken reality within spiritual and healing communities: competition, comparison, exclusivity, and "mean girl" dynamics that can exist even in spaces dedicated to healing. Healing communities are made up of human beings, and wherever humans gather, ego can sometimes overshadow love. We discuss how to recognize these unhealthy dynamics without becoming cynical, how to maintain healthy boundaries, and why true spiritual maturity is reflected through humility, compassion, collaboration, and authenticity and not status or popularity. We also explore how Spirit sometimes asks us to lovingly release relationships, friendships, teachers, or communities that no longer support our growth. These endings aren't always failures; often, they're sacred invitations into deeper alignment. Whether you're experiencing a spiritual awakening, questioning where you belong, or learning to trust your intuition more deeply, this conversation offers encouragement to stay rooted in your own truth. Because authentic spirituality isn't about fitting into a circle. It's about becoming whole. Connect with Elizabeth: Facebook, Instagram, Spiritual Sovereign Sister Podcast Connect with Nat Dekine Email: couchsessionspodcast25@gmail.com If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to Like, Subscribe, and Share. Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations about healing, spirituality, and living authentically.

  5. Jun 23

    Episode 14: Visible, Beautiful, and Unstoppable: A Vitiligo Awareness Month Conversation with Tiffany Devon Williams

    In honor of Vitiligo Awareness Month, I sit down with Tiffany Devon Williams for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about living with vitiligo. Tiffany shares her personal journey from diagnosis through the rapid and aggressive loss of pigmentation that transformed her appearance and challenged her sense of identity. With honesty and vulnerability, she discusses the emotional impact of vitiligo, the process of self-acceptance, and how she learned to embrace the skin she's in. Our conversation also explores Tiffany's passion for advocacy and community-building through the creation of the Southern Connections Vitiligo Support Group, a space where individuals living with vitiligo can find connection, encouragement, education, and belonging. We also discuss the significance of World Vitiligo Day on June 25th and the importance of raising awareness, challenging stigma, and celebrating visibility. Tiffany shares details about the upcoming World Vitiligo Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, where individuals from around the world will gather to learn, connect, and support one another. Whether you live with vitiligo, know someone who does, or simply want to better understand the power of self-acceptance and community, this episode is an inspiring reminder that our differences are not flaws. They are part of what makes us uniquely beautiful. Join us for a conversation about resilience, representation, healing, and the courage to be seen. Connect with Tiffany Devon Williams and @DreamBigLG Connect with Nat Dekine Email: couchsessionspodcast25@gmail.com Be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

  6. Jun 18

    Episode 13: Writing, Editing, and Finding Your Voice with Marla Taviano

    Every story has layers. There is the story we tell, and then there is the story beneath the story, the deeper truth waiting to be uncovered. In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, I sit down with my book editor, Marla Taviano, for an honest conversation about the writing journey, the editing process, and what it means to share your story with the world. Together, we explore the vulnerability of memoir writing, the importance of preserving a writer's authentic voice, and the courage it takes to put your truth on the page. We also discuss details from Nat's newly released memoir What Happens in the Cocoon. Whether you're a writer, an aspiring author, or someone navigating your own personal journey of self-discovery, this conversation offers insight into the transformative power of storytelling. We discuss the challenges, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that emerge when we allow ourselves to be seen through our words. Join us as we explore how writing can become a pathway to healing, connection, and finding your voice. Connect with Marla and also @whitegirllearning Connect with Nat Dekine Email: couchsessionspodcast25@gmail.com Be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

  7. May 14

    Episode 12: Your Nervous System Is Speaking

    In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode, I’m joined by special guest Keshia Ginn, LCSW, for a grounded and eye-opening conversation on mental health, nervous system regulation, and the importance of true rest. Keshia shares important mental health awareness statistics and speaks to the unique challenges and disparities faced within Black and Brown and other marginalized communities when it comes to access, support, and healing. We also explore what it really means to regulate the nervous system in everyday life and why rest is not a luxury, but a necessary part of healing and sustainability. Keshia introduces her By Design Calm Collection, a set of therapist-centered tools created to support nervous system regulation and help people return to a felt sense of safety and calm. This episode is an invitation to slow down, become more aware of what your mind and body are carrying, and explore practical, compassionate tools for regulation and restoration. Connect with Keisha Ginn LMSW:  Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Shop By Design Calm Collection Email: couchsessionspodcast25gmail.com Be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

  8. May 8

    Episode 11: What Happpens in the Cocoon

    In this special episode, I’m opening up about the journey behind my memoir — the healing, transformation, and life experiences that inspired me to write it. I’ll also be sharing details about my upcoming book signing event on May 17th, where we’ll gather for connection, conversation, and celebration. Tune in to learn where you can purchase your copy and be part of this meaningful new chapter. Purchase Memoir Connect with Nat Dekine Email: couchsessionspodcast25@gmail.com Be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share. Your listener support is vital for the development and growth of this podcast.

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Couch Sessions Podcast is woven with real, raw, and inspiring personal stories. Each episode features a new voice—people from all walks of life—sharing their journeys through challenge, change, and ultimately, healing. From heartbreak to breakthrough, identity to transformation, this is a space where vulnerability meets resilience. Through open conversations, we explore what it means to be human, to hurt, to grow, and to keep going. Whether you’re on your own healing path or simply seeking connection, Couch Sessions Podcast reminds us that we are never alone in our stories.

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  • Creator
    Nat Dekine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nat Dekine
  • Show Website
    Couch Sessions Podcast