In this episode, Rachael Spyker and Dr. Danna Bodenheimer dive into the concept of the mental health industrial complex, a term that encapsulates the various industries profiting from people's suffering in the mental health field. They examine how insurance companies, treatment facilities, and other entities often prioritize profit over the well-be…

In this conversation with Saj Razvi, Director of Psychedelic Somatic Institute, we explore Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). PSIP is a somatic trauma therapy addressing mental health concerns in psychedelic states, focusing on relational wounding and self-correction. It involves regressing to early developmental stages to heal…

In this conversation, Rachael, Jen, and Tamar discuss their experience training to do Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). PSIP is a therapeutic approach that combines psychedelic substances with somatic (body-focused) techniques and interactive psychotherapy to facilitate deep emotional and psychological healing. They explore th…

In this conversation, Rachael and Alice discuss the power of creating safe containers for healing and transformation. They share their experiences of running retreats and the importance of attunement, presence, and compassion in creating a safe space. They explore the impact of relational healing and the need for safe family structures. They also d…

In this conversation, Davis Wiggs, a sex addiction therapist, discusses his approach to therapy and the importance of building trust and breaking barriers with clients. He emphasizes the need to work from the bottom up, addressing underlying wounds and trauma before focusing on specific addictions. Davis highlights the role of curiosity and connect…

In this conversation Rachael speaks with Vickie Grayson as they discuss her passion about tarot and dreams. She discusses her early fascination with dreams and the support she received from her mother. Vickie also recounts a visitation dream she had after her grandfather passed away. She then explains how she got interested in tarot and how it help…

In this conversation, Alice and Rachael discuss the importance of embracing difficult emotions and developing a relationship with them. They explore the power of gratitude for emotions and how it can lead to healing and transformation. They also delve into the significance of authentic mirroring in relationships and the role it plays in personal gr…

In today's episode, Rachael speaks with Zara Neukom as they engage in a captivating conversation exploring the transformative modality of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). Zara shares her personal journey to AEDP and how it has become her clinical home, offering insights into its depathologizing framework and emphasis on the in…

In this episode, I finish my talk with the master somatic practitioner and my dear friend, Tanya Wishlove. Here, she talks about the ways our bodies are hardwired for our benefit and survival. She shares how through SE practices, we can move through stuck processes looping in our system releasing them: coming home to ourselves.…

In this episode, I talk with the master somatic practitioner and my dear friend, Tanya Wishlove. Tanya has been practising SE for over 15 years. She has studied trauma-informed somatic practice for over 5 years, and is currently in the 3rd year of a 4-year training program that further addresses the power of the body and nervous system to transform…

In this episode, I finish my talk with the brilliant entrepreneur Ryan Langford. We talk about somatic experiencing, the healing power of touch, curiosity, and wonder. Content Warning: Suicide and Abuse. https://kelownatraumatherapy.com https://www.hopeguide.com/story https://www.alchemycounselling.ca…

In this episode, I talk with the brilliant entrepreneur Ryan Langford. We discuss the idea of "what is wounded in relationship only heals in relationship" which is a core component of the therapeutic modality I use: Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). We also cover topics around embodiment, witnessing, and collective healing. Con…

Welcome back! It feels so good to be back in this space after a couple years off. This episode speaks the the 'why' beneath the purpose of this podcast and lets you know what you can expect for the season ahead. Check out Beyond the Wound., the religious trauma summit I will be co-hosting. https://www.beyondthewound.com/My practice's websitehttps:/…

I am back after a bit of a break! This week's episode, my partner Jon interviewed me. I hope you enjoy getting to know me a little better. This episode focuses on my research, psychological conceptualization, and my therapeutic modalities. Part II focuses more on my own journey, my career moving forward, and the reasoning behind the name "Deconstru…

The Decolonized Christian is an Instagram handle that seeks to educate people, from an anticolonial perspective, on the (often overlooked) colonial history of Christianity. The page also amplifies post-colonial voices. It is a platform that provides resources to help people, particularly Christians, to begin the journey of decolonizing their minds …

You Are Collective is an Okanagan-based, mental health social enterprise. They focus on creating empowering apparel, supportive resources and content, and collaborating with community partners to keep the conversation going around mental health and illness. You Are Collective donates a minimum of 10% of each item purchased from a collection, revenu…

This episode I got to sit down and chat with the author of the book "A Thought is A Thought" Nikki Hedstrom. Nikki is a first-time author from Vancouver, Canada with a passion for helping people and creating change. She has been working in the advertising industry for the past 15 years, creating immersive brand experiences, using interactive displa…

TW: We discuss Intimate partner violence and sexual abuse.In this episode, I got to learn from the incredible Chris Wilson. Chris is an Interfaith Minister, a community organizer, physically disabled EDS warrior, a nonbinary and queer activist, and neurodivergent extraordinare! They are currently completing their second Masters degree with this the…

In this episode of the Deconstruction podcast, I got the immense privilege of talking with Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten. Yönten is an American-born Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition who has been practising for over 26 years. Yöngten has trained under amazing teachers like Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering. She has taught all over the world, inclu…