PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND

Diyana Dimitrova
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This isn’t a podcast that tells you what to believe. It’s a space for honest conversations about mental health, personal growth, spirituality, human nature, and life itself. 🧠 We believe growth comes through reflection, experience, healing, and meaningful conversations. Sometimes growth isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking better questions. Every conversation leaves room for curiosity, reflection, and different perspectives. Our hope is that these conversations inspire you to grow, reflect, and feel a little less alone. Above all, this is a space to return to: safe and human.

  1. Oct 3

    Psychiatry, Ayahuasca, Spirituality & the Mystery of Consciousness with Simon Ruffell

    What happens when modern psychiatry meets ancient Amazonian medicine? Can science explain experiences that people describe as spiritual? Can plant medicine play a role in healing? And what might be missing from Western psychiatry? These are some of the questions I explore with Dr. Simon Ruffell, a medical doctor and psychiatrist with a background in research psychology and a PhD focused on Amazonian ayahuasca. He has also studied traditional plant medicine and curanderismo in the Amazon rainforest. But before we begin, I want to make one thing very clear. This conversation is not intended to tell you whether or not plant medicine is right for you. I haven’t personally walked that path, so I’m approaching this conversation with curiosity, while also having genuine questions around safety, preparation, and integration — all areas that Simon emphasizes as being truly important to the process. So, as always, I encourage you to listen critically, stay curious, ask questions, and make your own informed choices. My intention is simply to offer a different perspective and perhaps raise some questions worth exploring. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:03 What is Western psychiatry missing? 00:04:48 Antidepressants: are we treating the root cause? 00:07:02 Why are so many people struggling with mental health today? 00:12:08 Can mental health problems come from past lives? 00:15:04 Curanderismo: what can traditional healing teach us? 00:16:39 Simon’s personal experience with ayahuasca. 00:19:17 How do you let go of control with plant medicine? 00:23:45 Are we giving our power away to plant medicine? 00:25:46 Who is really doing the healing: the plant or us? 00:28:00 Can plant medicine be too much, too soon for some nervous systems? 00:31:33 Trauma integration vs. retraumatization. 00:34:48 How to prepare for plant medicine and integrate the experience. 00:41:49 Good and demonic forces: what exists in the spiritual world? 00:45:06 What is an entity attached to a person? 00:48:35 Can science explain the spiritual world? 00:52:01 Mental illness or spiritual ability? Where is the line? 00:55:21 Does Simon believe in God? 00:56:56 Do demonic energies come from God? 00:58:02 What has life taught Simon? 🙏✨ Producing each episode takes a lot of time, energy, and resources, and any support is deeply appreciated. If you feel called to support us and help create more meaningful conversations like these, you can donate here. 🙏✨: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... ✦ Learn more about dr. Simon Ruffell → https://www.drsimonruffell.com ✦ dr. Simon's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sgdruffell?... ✦ Host's instagram → https://www.instagram.com/diyana__dim... ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️

    Psychiatry, Ayahuasca, Spirituality & the Mystery of Consciousness with Simon Ruffell

  2. Sep 7

    Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Has Forgotten | Trauma & Nervous System Healing | Mahshid Hager

    What if the parts of ourselves we struggle with most are actually the parts that once learned how to keep us safe? Our guest today is Mahshid Hager, a Somatic Experiencing Therapist (SE) trained in the approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine. She is a faculty member of Somatic Experiencing International, teaching across the United States and internationally, and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. In this conversation, we explore trauma, the nervous system, and what it really means to heal.We talk about how unresolved trauma can continue to shape our everyday lives, influencing what we perceive as danger, how we respond to stress, and even the relationships and patterns we find ourselves repeating.We also explore anger and emotional suppression, anxiety and depression, survival responses, and the body’s role in emotional healing, including what it actually means to feel and release an emotion through the body.And ultimately, we ask a deeper question: What does healing really look like when we stop trying to fix ourselves and begin learning to feel safe, connected, and present? 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 Why has it become so difficult to be here and now, fully present? 00:04:22 How do we lose access to the here and now? Mahshid retells a story 00:05:32 The state of doing and our uncomfortable emotions 00:06:58 Who is Mahshid Hager? The difficult personal story that led her to Somatic Experiencing Therapy 00:16:38 What is the autonomic nervous system? 00:19:57 What happens in the nervous system when trauma occurs? 00:24:20 Can unresolved trauma make us feel in danger even when we are completely safe? 00:24:57 Unresolved trauma and triggers. Why do they affect us so strongly? 00:26:35 How can unresolved trauma lead to more trauma? 00:29:08 Are we drawn to people who “match” our wounds? 00:31:03 What would the world look like if we all healed our traumas? 00:34:49 What is anger trying to tell us? 00:38:33 What happens when we chronically suppress anger? 00:40:13 How do we know when uncomfortable emotions are ready to be released? 00:42:23 Healing and the need for a mutually empathic witness 00:46:10 When reaching out for help feels unsafe 00:48:24 What if everything feels dark and we can’t access any positive resources? 00:51:33 What healing is not 00:52:36 Does God or a higher intelligence have a place in Mahshid’s life? What science can’t explain 00:55:55 What has life taught Mahshid so far? ✦ Learn more about Mahshid → https://mahshidhager.com ✦ Mahshid’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mahshid_hag... ✦ Host's instagram → https://www.instagram.com/diyana__dim... ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️

    Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Has Forgotten | Trauma & Nervous System Healing | Mahshid Hager

  3. 01/12/2025

    "It takes COMMITMENT to bring forth your TRUE SELF" with Gay Hendricks

    #podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 13, season 1 Happy New Year, everyone! We’re stepping into the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac. The Snake symbolizes transformation, renewal, and personal growth. This year encourages us to release old baggage and embark on a journey of embracing the new, taking bold steps toward a better future. What better time to have as our guest someone who teaches us how to take a big leap in life—just like the title of one of his bestselling books, The Big Leap! Today’s guest is Gay Hendricks. He is a renowned psychologist, the author of numerous books (many of which have become bestsellers), and holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University. He is also a professor in Counseling Psychology with decades of experience in personal growth and transformation. Let’s take a leap of faith and elevate our personal development to the next level with the insights of Gay Hendricks. 01:15 What is the Upper Limit Problem about? 05:23 Why do self-sabotage? 7:13 How can we change unconscious beliefs, especially the ones that are deeply engrained in our brains? 14:38 How do we put new programs into our brain? 19:00 Does change require effort, or something else? 20:39 How can we overcome fears, including the fear of death? 25:05 How can we address the parts of ourselves connected to self-sabotaging behavior? 27:02 How does Gay connect fear of death for creativity? 29:45 Disloyalty and Abandonment towards others prevents us from growing 31:07 A personal story about Gay overcoming the fear of abandonment toward his ex-wife and his mother 37:15 The belief that more success brings a bigger burden prevents us from growing. 42:43 The crime of outshining others: Why do we fear it? 45:08 Why do we find it difficult to get into the Zone of Genius? 46:13 The game that I play with every guest __________ Follow Gay Hendricks On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hendricks.gay?igsh=d2VzOWxtb2F3MjZ3 Hendrick's Institute website: https://hendricks.com/ Follow me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift_the_m... Follow the Podcast: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective... __________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana

    "It takes COMMITMENT to bring forth your TRUE SELF" with Gay Hendricks

  4. 12/07/2024

    Psychologist "Follow your HEART but take your HEAD with.Core values are must have in a relationship"

    #podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 12, season 1 Hello, guys, In this episode of "Perspective of the Mind", I will meet you with a woman who has a special place in my heart - dr. Karin Anderson Abrell. Dr. Karin holds a master's degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate in developmental psychology. We delved into topics such as core values, the difference between falling in love and true love, the importance of self-respect, and how to identify and maintain healthy relationships. Dr. Karin discusses the triangular theory of love, the significance of time and shared values in relationships, and provides insights on rebuilding trust after it has been broken. The Episode also touches on the role of pheromones, attachment styles, vulnerability, and how to keep the spark alive in long-term relationships. Dr. Karin and I wrapped up by emphasizing the importance of hope and empathy in love and life. ✨ 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:28 Meet Dr. Karin 02:16 Understanding True Love 08:41 The Importance of Self-Love in a relationship 14:53 Identifying Core Values in a relationship 26:57 Soulmates and Relationships 29:40 Expanding the Notion of Soulmates 30:24 Dr. Karin Personal Experiences with Relationships and calling off her marriage 31:45 The Role of Pheromones in Attraction. Why are we attracted to a specific person? 33:48 Attachment Styles and Their Impact 37:23 The Importance of Vulnerability 40:15 Rebuilding Trust in Relationships after it has been broken 47:45 Maintaining the Spark in Long-Term Relationships 51:31 Final Thoughts and the "game" that I play with every person __________ Follow Dr. Karin On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.karin?igsh=MTNzdHhtdGUwYjJpbg== Karin's website: https://www.loveandlifemedia.com/ Follow me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift_the_mind?igsh=bHZqeWtwNDR3Mjh0 Follow the Podcast: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective_of_the_mind_?igsh=YXgyZTc1NXo0bndz __________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana

    Psychologist "Follow your HEART but take your HEAD with.Core values are must have in a relationship"

  5. 11/18/2024

    "Take a pill. Make the pain go away. There is a price we pay for that." with Uria Tsur

    #podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 11, season 1 🔔 I would really appreciate it, guys, if you subscribe to the Channel and give a like to the Episode. In return, I promise to keep bringing inspiring people and conversation to your attention. 🙏 Today I will introduce to you Uria Tsur - an Inspirational Artist, Leader of Vocal Freedom Workshops world wide and a Lead singer of Orot Band. 💫 This summer, during one of the toughest periods of my life, I met someone extraordinary: Uria Tsur. Looking back, it’s clear that my intuition guided me to a retreat I never would have considered before. I had never participated in such events, but something inside me told me to take the leap. That decision changed a lot. Uria created a safe space for me and others to be fully ourselves—vulnerable, honest, and free. In our conversation during the episode, we explored so many profound topics. Uria shared his wisdom on processing and releasing pain. He explained how he personally deals with negative emotions and judgment, offering insights that felt deeply practical yet profoundly spiritual. One of the biggest themes we delved into was trust—trusting life and trusting people. For those of us who have experienced betrayal, abuse, or trauma, feeling safe in the world can seem impossible. We also spoke about God, the Universe, and the intense polarity we see in the world today. Why does such duality exist? How can we navigate a world that feels so divided? A particularly moving moment was when Uria sang a song I love. He also explained the power of intuitive singing and how our voices can help us access the unconscious parts of ourselves—places where pain, healing, and transformation reside. This conversation was more than just a dialogue. It was a reminder of the beauty and depth of the human spirit. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me. Key moments from the Episode: 1:33 My personal story about facing difficult time and my intuition leading me to Uria's retreat 3:50 Why is there a part of ourselves that is a container of pain? 5:04 If we are on this Earth, then it is sure that we will experience pain. 7:27 What does Uria do to release and process the pain and negative emotions when he is going through tough time? 12:21 What does Uria provoke within people during the retreats, so that they can release the pain and be vulnerable and authentic? 15:42 Judgements. How to hold space for the others without judging them? 20:56 Judgements towards the others are parts of ourselves that we have not accepted fully. 24:56 Does God/Higher Intelligence exist? 25:58 If God/ Higher Intelligence exists, then why do we experience so much darkness on this planet? 30:26 Do we create our reality or is it already "written in the stars"? 36:50 How can we trust again life and people if we have been through a lot? 41:42 Urias response to the previous question almost half an year ago. 42:54 What is the connection between singing and spirituality/the deepest parts of ourselves? 46:54 What changes dose Uria typically see in people from the beginning to an end of a vocal retreat? 49:33 What kind of people/energies Uria accept in his personal life? 52:32 Uria singing a beautiful song for us 58:57 The game I play with each guest __________ Follow Uria: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uriatsur?igsh=MXg5NGZkdWlrdzRjZQ== Uria's website: www.uriatsur.com Follow me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift_the_m... Follow the Podcast: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective... __________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana

    "Take a pill. Make the pain go away. There is a price we pay for that." with Uria Tsur

  6. 11/02/2024

    "A healthy relationship leads to us having a better life" with Damien Bohler

    #podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 10, season 1 🔔 I would really appreciate it, guys, if follow the podcast and give a 5-star review. In return, I promise to keep bringing inspiring people and conversation to your attention. 🙏 The guest of today's Episode is Damien Bohler who has postgraduate studies in Counseling and Psychotherapy and has been teaching relational and transformational work for more than 13 years. He uses different models in his work like: neurobiology, somatic therapy, attachment theory, masculine-feminine polarity, integral theory, developmental psychology, Human Design, Gene Keys and authentic relating. The conversation touched topics as: unhealthy and toxic love dynamics, trauma bond, codependency, love addiction, nervous system dysregulation in connection to love, bounadries, etc. Key moment of the Episode: 1:28 Why do so many people struggle to create healthy love relationships? 6:20 What is the difference between a problem in a relationship that can be worked on and a dealbreaker? 8:25 What a role does the nervous system regulation play in creating love relationships? 12:40 How is trauma bond in adult life created? 14:35 How can we make an assessment by ourselves if we are in a toxic/unhealthy love dynamic? 18:28 What can people who are in active love addiction do? (if they realise that they are in an unhealthy dynamic, but they still say: "I love him/her") 21:56 How long does the recovery from love addiction take? 23:03 Why do some people find healthy and peaceful relationships boring? 26:19 Recovery process of love addiction. 28:18 Codependency. Where is the healthy boundary between being in a relationship that requires sharing and not losing yourself and your own personality? 33:48 Boundaries within a relationship. How can we know that the boundaries we set are reasonable boundaries? Boundaries in connection to the abandonment issues. 42:34 Why do so many people on the planet choose to be single nowadays? 47:41 The game I play with every guest. __________ Follow Damien: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolverelating?igsh=MWQ3eDVwbWU2ZnFucg== Work with Damien: https://evolverelating.myflodesk.com/linkinbio Follow me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift_the_m... Website: https://diyanatherapy.com/ Follow the Podcast: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective... __________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana

    "A healthy relationship leads to us having a better life" with Damien Bohler

  7. 08/09/2024

    I spent 30k dollars trying to get diagnosis when actually it was stress causing that| Katie Maycock

    #podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 9, season 1 🔔 I would really appreciate it, guys, if you give 5 stars to the Podcast. Please, take a few seconds to do that now. In return, I promise to keep bringing inspiring people and conversation to your attention. 🙏The guest of today’s Episode is Katie Maycock. She is specialised in stress and burnout area. Katie works with MDs, CEOs and founders, helping them to navigate stress and avoid burnout. She is a speaker, the founder of Get Your Sh*t Together and also worked as a nutritionist in the past.Key moment of the Episode:1:28 What is the stress level of Katie at the moment of recording the Episode?3:15 Katie's story of being burnt out twice (being close to third time a few times) and dealing with unhealthy work environment.10:31 Why do we have different thresholds of stress and what determines that?14:15 What are the symptoms that we disregard before burnout?21:15 Does excitement bring stress and what is healthy excitement?23:59 Do we live in hustle culture that does not appreciate rest?26:36 How long did take Katie to recover from burnout? What actually did she do to get healthy again?30:34 How can we distinguish the healthy stress from unhealthy stress? How can we know that we are above our threshold?39:36 Are there certain professions that are more likely statistically to burn out?41:09 What is the real cause of stress: the overload with work or the perception of the work that needs to be done (i.e. am I doing enough, can I get better, am I going to get recognition)?47:28 How can people, who do not like their work, do not have much to do, but they need to handle the work for a certain period of time, manage their level of stress?52:25 What are the practical strategies for managing stress?55:57 What is life-work balance?__________ Follow Katie:On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourshittogether.io?igsh=MWszYzFhbjltM3Brdg==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiemaycockGYSTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZ4W2JDqPujNt359ZVnW9Q?sub_confirmation=1Follow me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift_the_mind?igsh=bHZqeWtwNDR3Mjh0Website: https://diyanatherapy.com/Follow the Podcast: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective_of_the_mind_?igsh=YXgyZTc1NXo0bndz__________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana

    I spent 30k dollars trying to get diagnosis when actually it was stress causing that| Katie Maycock

  8. 06/15/2024

    The chaos in the world of love nowadays has a purpose| guest: the psychologist Esther Sarphatie

    #podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 8, season 1 🔔 Can I ask you for a favour? Please follow the podcast and give 5 star review. It will really help the podcast to grow and bring you more inspiring conversations. 🙏 The guest of today’s Episode is Esther Sarphatie. She has a BS in psychology and coach people how to date consciously and build relationships in the modern world. Esther gave valuable advice about relationships especially when it comes to the realm of the today’s modern world. Both women and men can take a lot from the conversation. Key moments: ✨Esther's personal story ✨What men should know about women and what women should know about men when it comes to dating ✨Dating apps ✨Matchmaking services ✨Does the traditional finding of love (in person, randomly) exist nowadays? ✨Should people search for love or love finds them? ✨What happens when people are desperately out searching for love? ✨Is there a "right" way for falling in love? ✨Are we heading into a good direction as a society having mixed up the traditional roles of men and women in a relationship? ✨Can couples be really satisfied if they mutually "agree" for the man to play more of a feminine role and the woman more of a masculine role? ✨Why is there a chaos in the world of love? ✨Why don't men "chase" women nowadays? ✨Love bombing and ghosting. Why do people cause that to the others? ✨How our attachment styles impact our relationships? How can avoidant and anxious types cope with their trauma response and get the love they really desire? ✨Why do people get constantly bored after spending years with someone? What is the boredom about? ✨Why are there more and more open and polygamous relationships? Is it a way for people to escape their own shadows or is it something else? ✨Discussing some of Esther's social media posts that evoke big emotional responses ✨The "game" that I play with every guess: Quickly finish the sentence. Here are the links for the matchmaking services that Esther offered during the Episode. Someone may decide to use them: https://macbeth-matchmaking.com/europ... https://lemarcthomas.com/ https://www.laura-hamilton.com/ __________ Follow Esther: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esthersarph... On TikTok: tiktok.com/@sarphatieesther On Facebook:   / sarphatieestherlove   Follow me: On Instagram:   / shift_the_m.  . Website: https://diyanatherapy.com/ Follow the Podcast: on Instagram:   / perspective.  . __________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana

    The chaos in the world of love nowadays has a purpose| guest: the psychologist Esther Sarphatie
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This isn’t a podcast that tells you what to believe. It’s a space for honest conversations about mental health, personal growth, spirituality, human nature, and life itself. 🧠 We believe growth comes through reflection, experience, healing, and meaningful conversations. Sometimes growth isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking better questions. Every conversation leaves room for curiosity, reflection, and different perspectives. Our hope is that these conversations inspire you to grow, reflect, and feel a little less alone. Above all, this is a space to return to: safe and human.

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  • Creator
    Diyana Dimitrova
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
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