E404– "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Katie Turner, a Registered Psychologist, speaker, founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc., and the author of F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity. Katie believes in a holistic approach to healing. She has studied a wide range of Western psychological approaches and Eastern healing techniques. Katie is passionate about helping her clients heal fro...
E404– "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Katie Turner, a Registered Psychologist, speaker, founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc., and the author of F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity. Katie believes in a holistic approach to healing. She has studied a wide range of Western psychological approaches and Eastern healing techniques. Katie is passionate about helping her clients heal from the past, find more peace in the present, and create their best possible future. Her mission is to bring together the science of psychology with the practice of spirituality. She offers consultation services, sessions, workshops, and resources for organizations and modern-day spiritual seekers. You can take the FREE Quiz to Discover your Dominant Intuitive Superpower at www.katieturnerpsychology.com
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Summary
Dr. and Katie Turner discussed the differences between spiritual and mental health experiences, with Katie emphasizing the importance of discernment and the potential for mental health concerns to be misdiagnosed as spiritual awakenings. Development of intuitive abilities and the importance of approaching spirituality as a creative project rather than a competitive sport. The importance of developing intuition through regular practice and reflection. She explains that intuition is often experienced as subtle sensory information beyond rational thought, possibly connected to quantum physics and neuroscience. Katie emphasizes the need to distinguish between genuine intuitive insights and ego-driven desires or subconscious manipulations. She suggests starting with low-stakes situations, identifying one's dominant intuitive sensory gateway, and maintaining openness and healthy skepticism. Katie also emphasizes the importance of addressing past traumas and belief systems that may hinder the reception of clear, intuitive information. She recommends working with certified trauma processing professionals to release emotional blockages and enhance intuitive abilities. Katie discussed the concept of toxic spirituality, which she defined as a spectrum of behaviors and beliefs that can be damaging to individuals. She mentioned that it can range from well-meaning but ungrounded communities to more extreme forms of manipulation and exploitation. Katie emphasized the importance of understanding trauma and mental health when dealing with spiritual awakening and the need for a nuanced approach. The potential for unregulated spiritual spaces to be exploited by emotionally immature or toxic individuals. Dr. emphasized the importance of self-responsibility and safety in these experiences. They also mentioned the growing interest in psychedelics and their potential therapeutic use, leading to more discussions about reaching spirituality.
Katie and Dr. discussed the potential benefits and risks of spiritual experiences, particularly those involving psychedelics or shamanic rituals. They emphasized the importance of finding a safe and supportive environment for such experiences, as well as the need for proper training and mentorship. They also cautioned against the dangers of seeking quick fixes or shortcuts in spiritual growth and stressed the importance of integrating spiritual experiences into daily life. They agreed that spiritual experiences are more common than people realize but often go unspoken.
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