Episode 24 : Healing and Revealing yourself in Motherhood: How to Fuse Traditional Therapy and Ancient Healing Practices with Parashakti Alexandra

Welcome to the 24th episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This GUEST episode is with Parashakti Alexandra Spergel, a mother and sacred space holder supporting women through life transitions and rites of passage. We discuss the transformative power of pain, the importance of community support, and the role of therapy and ancient healing practices in personal growth. Alexandra shares her experiences with OCD, trauma, and the significance of creativity during pregnancy. Our conversation also touches on the concept of matrescence, the challenges of postpartum life, and the profound changes that motherhood brings to one's identity and sense of self.

 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Alexandra's Journey

03:28 Embracing Spirituality and Motherhood

06:11 The Role of Pain in Spiritual Awakening

08:35 Therapy and Spiritual Practices: A Dual Approach

11:25 Navigating OCD: A Personal Story

14:14 The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health

16:53 Finding Connection Through Shared Experiences

18:39 Navigating Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions

22:11 Understanding Matrescence and Identity Transformation

25:57 Creative Preparation for Motherhood

29:34 Facing Fears and Setting Boundaries in Birth

33:07 Spiritual Connections and Intuition in Motherhood

37:38 The Bigger Picture of Parenthood

 

Parashakti Alexandra is a sacred space holder and devoted mother who fuses yoga, ancient wisdom, plant medicine, and ceremonies to support women through life transitions and rites of passage. She hosts yoga classes, leads teacher trainings, and curates retreats around the world. Her holistic, naturalist approach to living has deeply informed her journey into conscious motherhood—from conception and pregnancy to birth and raising her son. 

 

Website: https://www.alexandraspergel.com/

Instagram handle: @parashakti.alexandra

 

I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another episode! Until then, be gentle with yourself!

 

Dr. Natalia Rappa is a holistic psychologist. Her private practice focuses on working with adolescents and adults in transitional life phases dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. She holds a doctoral degree in school/clinical psychology from Hofstra University. She has specialized  training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). In addition, she pursued further training in EMDR, a evidenced based treatment for trauma.  She integrates these different approaches to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. The belief at the core of her work is that our mind and bodies want to heal and have an innate wisdom to do so. With a non-judgmental environment, strong therapeutic rapport, and supportive coping techniques, clients are able to access this wisdom within them. 

 

Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    

Check out my website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com

Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com