Welcome to Episode 27 of "Triggers and Spiritual Medicine" with your host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. In this episode, we explore the ongoing Israel and Gaza-Palestine conflicts, offering personal insights and strategies for addressing challenging subjects. As we embrace the spirit of Family Court Awareness Month in November, let's come together to foster understanding and awareness.We'll also reveal three practical tips for moving through hard truths, helping you approach complex issues with empathy and understanding. Join us for a thoughtful and informative conversation on this critical global issue.ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 26 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for a fantastic regarding life after divorce with the inspirational coach and founder of the "Living Life After Divorce Summit", Kelly Bonanno.Join us in this lively conversation about life after divorce, our experiences, challenges, how to thrive despite whatever circumstances we encounter and the birthing of the Living Life After Divorce Summit to help folks navigate the intricate challenges of divorce. Whether you are just beginning the process, in the process, or long since divorce, this episode will provide you tips and helpful information on the process and the Summit that is offered.In the end, we share 3 action steps you can take today to live a healthier happier life after divorce.About Kelly:Kelly Bonanno is a Life & Wellness Coach, speaker and mom. With over a decade as a wellness educator, she helps people navigate divorce with confidence and become the best versions of themselves inside and out. Whether they’ve lost themselves in their marriage, they're fearful about their future, or nervous about dating, Kelly empowers them to move through the process with courage and powerfully transition to their new life. She also help business owners reduce sick days and burnout while increasing productivity, focus, and morale with her innovative wellness programs and workshops.Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/kellybonanno.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Operation Underground Railroad: https://ourrescue.org/  The Ventura County Rescue Mission: https://vcrescuemission.org/ Hello Divorce: https://hellodivorce.com/  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/ Alientation Industry: Alienation IndustryEpisode 23: One Mom's Battle on Post Separation Abuse, Reunification Camps, and The Parental Alientation Industry:  Buzzsprout ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 25 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for an eye-opening episode on the topic of one woman’s incredible journey “Moving Through Breast Implant Illness” with the incredibly powerful, Ellie Vixie.In this episode we talk about Ellie's experience of wanting implants at the age of 18 years old to having children years later and getting sick. Eillie shares her journey navigating the biased health care system, learning to trust the wisdom of her body that led to the root cause of her health issues. We talk about self-image, patriarchal cultural conditioning, body dysmorphia, to body wisdom and Ellie's reclamation of her life. She shares 3 tips folks to consider if you are thinking about breast implants and she shares more tips on what steps you can do now if you think you might have breast implant illness. ABOUT ELLIE:Ellie Vixie is a Breast Implant Illness (BII) survivor, an Energy Healer and Intuitive Wellness Coach and is passionate about educating other women, with and without implants, about BII. After 17 years with implants, and making excuses for her chronic health issues, it took learning about BII to take a look at what the effects of having implants was doing to her body. She focuses on empowering women who are dealing with the challenges of Breast Implant Illness (BII) through holistic healing approaches such as energy healing, nutrition, and self-care. Her aim is to provide them with the tools, support, and resources needed to navigate the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of their healing journey, ultimately helping them reclaim their wellness, self-confidence, and authentic beauty.RESOURCES:https://www.facebook.com/groups/Healingbreastimplantillness - Facebook Group with over 180K womenhttps://www.center4research.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Breast-Implant-Illnesses-Whats-the-Evidence.pdf - What’s the Evidencehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1744666X.2022.2010546 - Scientific evidencehttp://breastimplantinfo.org/https://explantcostarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Vague-Syndromes.pdfhttps://explantcostarica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ringmaster.pdfABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 24 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for an enlightening episode on the topic of one woman's incredible journey “From CEO of a NY Mental Hospital to Author of the Scriptural Guide to Overcoming 7 Mental Ailments” with the incredibly powerful, Precious (Yakira-Eden) Stepney.Precious is a native New Yorker who always dreamed to be an advocate. She saw herself as someone whose clients could relate to and identify with while also serving as a model. At the time she did not realize how much of a role model she could play.She talks about how she started out her career in the juvenile justice system working with at risk youth which allowed her to do some statistical analysis and quality management in a psychiatric hospital. She then went on to work in corrections to forensic psychiatric hospital. Over 20 plus years, she rose up to become the CEO of a major state funded mental hospital in New York as a younger melanin dominant woman.Then C0VlD began and that changed everything. She realized how important it was to BE more authentic and to give of herself more. She retired from her position at the hospital at the age of 44 and the steps that led her to write her book began. This is her story.Precious shares 3 actionable steps listeners can do today.  READ FULL EXCERPT HEREABOUT PRECIOUS (Yakira-Eden) STEPNEYPrecious (Yakira-Eden) Stepney is an active mother of two, an enthusiastic member of ANU Life Global Ministries, a facilitator of the Alpha Woman Now experience on YouTube, a True Health Live podcast co-host, and founder of Sacred Lotus Blossom rites of passage program. She’s spent the past 20+ years of her professional career as a mental health administrator and recently stepped away from the role of Chief Executive Officer of a large state-operated psychiatric hospital. Throughout her career as a mental health administrator, she has worked alongside clinicians assisting those experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, and trauma.Yakira-Eden now functions as a healthcare consultant and leadership development advocate. As a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt nowadays you can find her coaching and supporting clients through everyday life challenges using scripture lessons, somatic movement, meditation, Lean methodology, and personnel management techniques to empower the overcomer within.In 2021 under the direction of ANU Life Global Ministries Chief Jegna, she was charged to use her experience and zeal for biblical studies to author ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 23 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for deep, enlightening, raw podcast episode on the topic of “A One Mom's Battle: Post Separation Abuse, Parental Alienation & Reunification Camps” with the incredibly powerful, Tina Swithin.Society believes that there are laws to protect victims of domestic violence from abuse. However, when victims, especially women, are faced with custody against abusers in family courts, laws seem to NOT apply in many cases.Tina highlights the "FOR PROFIT" industry of the family court system that many times operates like a business. We as citizens believe, the system is supposed to operate in the best interests of the children, until we or someone we know goes into this "industrial complex".In this episode, Tina shares her lifelong journey in the family courts system first as a child and later in divorcing a narcissist.Tina goes on to share how she harnessed the medicine and power of her voice to create change through her social media platform, writing, publishing her books, and her courses.In the end, Tina shares 3 actionable steps to be a change & how to create change.For full written summary of this episode, click here.ABOUT Tina Swithin:Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom’s Battle & the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina Swithin continues to champion children’s rights through her family court advocacy.Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post separation abuse and narcissistic abuse. Tina is remarried & resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband & two daughters. One Mom's Battle WebsiteTo learn more about Laura, her work, social justice work, books, social media, website, etc, click here.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Families for justice as HealingNational Family Violence Law CenterNational Safe Parents OrganizationDr. RamaniJane Doe IncABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 22 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on the topic of “Sexy But Psycho: How the Patriarchy Uses Their Trauma Against Them” with the incredibly powerful, Dr. Jessica Taylor.Honestly after interviewing Dr. Jess, I've never met someone so akin to my life's work and what my soul came here to accomplish.For those who do not know Dr. Jess ... I can't highly recommend her and her work enough. This episode is life changing. I rarely endorse anyone for good reasons. So when I do, there's a good reason and I'd stake my reputation on it.This talk is deep, direct, and powerful while addressing the elephant in the room that affect women impacted by violence and abuse, healing, and justice while offering 3 actionable steps folks can do today.About Dr Jessica TaylorDr. Jess Taylor is a leading expert Forensic psychologist who has worked extensively with PD in SA, DV, CSA and sex trafficking cases in the UK.She is also the Director of Victim Focus, and has authored multiple international best-selling books including:"Why Women Are Blamed For Everything""Sexy But Psycho: How the Patriarchy Uses Women's Trauma Against Them"and her latest "The Trauma Impact Manual".She has made appearances on British television, including BBC Two documentary "Womanhood", and in the true crime documentary "My Lover, My Killer".During the PhD, Jessica explored emerging perspectives and critical approaches to understanding victim blaming. She also studied advanced psychometric theory and created the BOWSVA Scale (a validated psychometric which has the ability to measure victim blaming attitudes of women subjected to sexual violence and abuse).Jessica had a vision for an independent organization that could challenge, change and influence millions of people to understand that victim blaming, misogyny and pathologization was embedded into every system in the world, and so in April 2017, she launched VictimFocus.In April 2020, Jessica released ‘Why Women Are Blamed For Everything’ self-publishing in paperback. With no publisher, agent or publicist, the book caused an international conversation and celebrity endorsements resulting in 10,000 copies sold in the first six weeks. In March 2022, 'Sexy But Psycho' was released and went straight to Sunday Times Best Seller, entering at #5 in the national non-fiction book chart.ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 21 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on “From Chaos to Power: Empowering People To Make A Difference in These Times" with Brighid Murphy.Brighid brings over 20 years experience as a solid rooted healer and activist into this deep rich conversation about real issues facing most folks today and how to navigate these challenging revolutionary times, we are in. In the end Brighid shares 3 tips on what you can do today to show up better in the world you want create and see.ABOUT BRIGHID:Brighid Murphy is a leading expert in transformational healing, a shamanic practitioner and teacher, and a healing catalyst. She's a mentor and empowerment teacher for spiritual seekers and holistic healers. Brighid created the Sacred Listening Method, facilities The Healers Collective, in-depth group immersions, and 1:1 healing experiences. She's passionate about ceremonial healing through community and advocates for marginalized identities within the contemporary spiritual and wellness industries. Links:https://www.instagram.com/brighidmurphyhealing/https://www.youtube.com/BrighidMurphyHealinghttps://www.facebook.com/BrighidMurphyHealing/https://www.tiktok.com/@brighidmurphywww.brighidmurphy.comAdditional Resources:NAMI/MA/GLBTQ ResourcesMassachusetts Transgender Resource MapStanding Rock Families for Justice as HealingABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 20 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on “Seeking Clarity Through the Labyrinth, A Daughter's Journey Through Alzheimer's" with author, business owner, labryinth walker and facilitator Jessica Stokes.Jessica brings her personal experience as a caregiver and professional experience as a labyrinth walker and facilitator into this conversation about a topic that affects so many families with the debilitating disease of dementia. We share some hard truths, the spiritual medicine through such a difficult disease, some laughs, stories, and three tips to help guide you on this path.ABOUT Jessica Goldmuntz Stokes Jessica Goldmuntz Stokes is an entrepreneur at heart. She co-owns a successful cleaning business in the Denver Metro area. She believes strongly in supporting all people on their journeys, wherever they are. Always seeking her own growth and truth, she teaches and performs belly dance, and practices Therapeutic Touch and Reiki. She is a daughter, a mom, a wife, a friend, and a caregiver. She has navigated multiple family members with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. She is an avid labyrinth-walker, a Trained Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator, and a published author. She provides Labyrinth workshops for anyone experiencing loss.Seeking Clarity in the Labyrinth, A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer's is the story of my family’s way of supporting and eventually losing loved ones to Alzheimer’s. At times, it was like walking the path inside a labyrinth, we got turned around, and even lost. Yet it is also a story of how we found our way out of loss and confusion. I hope this story helps others find solace and peace. My wish for the reader is that this book will give them a sliver of strength, perhaps some clarity, and tools for healing.facebook.com/JessicaStokesAuthor instagram.com/jessicastokes_author linkedin.com/in/jessica-stokes-author-675239259 www.jessicastokesauthor.comwww.alz.org, www.veriditas.org, www.alzauthors.com ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 19 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on “Rethinking Our Space: Resizing For Bigger Living" with author & multi-vocational woman, Judy Granlee Gates. Judy brings a different lens to the conversation about how we live in our homes and helps us to reframe how we view our space after 34 years in the residential construction industry. She helps us to create more space by rethinking how we relate to our space and re-sizing.  Please visit our website to learn more about JUDYYouTube linksADDITIONAL RESOURCESABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

This is an empowering deep episode addressing:What's taught. Why we stayAttempted murder in front of a childHow family, courts, & society rallied to help abuser in prison & NOT her & childrenImpact on childrenWhy to publish the ERAImpacts of Andrew Tate, Amber Heard, Ana WalsheHow to support survivorsHarms by therapistsJudge giving attempted murderer 50/50 custodyPolice refusing to remove guns from homeVolunteering in a dv shelter - Meeting women & gathering in communityUnpacking trauma & conditionsCreating programs, groups, conferences for womenABOUT LISA:Lisa Jo Jimenez is the founder & CEO of The SheisMe Conference & Creative Life Happy Soul. Lisa is an art therapist, empowerment coach, professional artist & lightworker.Her mission: To help women uncover their gifts, believe in themselves & live the life they were meant to live. No excuses. No apologies.It is Lisa's life's work as a healer, creator & transformational coach, to help all women that she attracts to realize their magic, to stand strong in themselves & to live their most authentic and abundant life.Her work in creating the SheisMe Conference expands her role in women's empowerment & her platform gives women around the world the opportunity to teach, empower & inspire w/ the goal of making sure no woman ever feel alone.www.sheismeconference.comwww.creativelifehappysoul.com RESOUCES:#988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in USANational Domestic Violence Hotline or call 800.799.SAFE (7233)National Alliance on Mental IllnessSecrets To HealingBystander Effect on Teen Influences & Sexual ViolenceHow The Burning Times of Witches Influence White Women Culture Today From The Eyes of A Breast Cancer SurvivorABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 17 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. In this episode, we decided to do an energy forecast for the 2023 year with three key takeaways in the end.2022 in ReviewWhat did we learn & how are we moving forward2023 Numerology2023 EnergiesTarot Card EnergiesPower of Crow/Raven MagicThree in numerology"0" in numerologySurrender the EgoPlus 3 Key takeawaysABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 16 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on “A Multicultural Guide to Unf**k Yourself Back To Self"  with Frank "Arjava" Petter, Author of 15 books, International Reiki Historian, Spiritual Teacher, and Vice Representative of The Jikiden Reiki Institute, Kyoto, Japan.Arjava shares his story growing up in Germany. How he grew up with Buddhism in his life & homeopathy with the understanding that healing is innate in us all. Weaved in this journey, is Arjava's natural gift of writing and a mode of healing and guiding others.He shares how leaving his home country during civil unrest as a teenager changed his life when he left to "rescue" his brother from a "cult" in India only to find his path. Here is where his life changed forever.Arjava shares how he lived with Osho for 6 years in India to discovering Reiki. His NOT so good initial experience with Reiki to how his "soul gets tickled" that changed his life. His journey into finding a teacher "suitable" to teach him Reiki in Japan to now living on a beautiful island in Greece.Being a spiritual teacher who traveled the world to the pandemic shutdown that put him out of work and his journey back to self through writing where he published 5 books during the pandemic.In this episode, Arjava shares THREE tips to lessen the pain and transform back to self.ABOUT ARJAVA: You may visit his website to learn more at www.FrankArjavaPetter.comRESOUCES:#988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in USANAMI: National Alliance on Mental IllnessThe Secrets To HealingJikiden Reiki Institute, Kyoto, JapanABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

A must listen episode regarding a local incident w/ guest, Ukumbwa Sauti.  This conversation is to open a conversation about a topic that is typically silenced & how we, as a society, as a culture, have normalized certain unhealthy behaviors that can have detrimental consequences.Let's change this narrative, shall we???In this episode, we talk about thecommunity backlashsubtleties of mixed message signalingbystander impactsystemic issues create blind spots that can appear funny“NOT intentional sexualization of teenage boys” (as someone in the local community put it) – & the gateway to unintentional grooming practices by predators & rapists that blur healthy boundaries & potential put our children in harm's way.Important stats per (NSVRC)1:3 female & 1:4 male victims experienced rape for the 1st time between 11 & 17yo1:4 undergraduate women experienced sexual assault at 33 major universitiesIn this episode we offer 5 things we can do NOW to begin that shift & BE a part of the solution.More Information & Additional Resources can be found HERE.ABOUT UKUMBWA:Ukumbwa Sauti, M.Ed. is an educator, facilitator, speaker & consultant. His areas of work include his Men’s Work Initiative, Conscious Consent, anti-patriarchy, anti-racism, environmental issues, Indigenous spirituality & media studies.He's taught cultural media studies engaging issues of race, sex & gender oppression, class, colonialism, modernity & technology. He has presented in academic, spiritual/cultural & community venues & taught classes on consent, sexual & intimate safety in sex-positive conferences & organizations for more than 15 yrs.Ukumbwa currently runs an initiative called Men’s Work, engaging men & others in the process of interrogating & dismantling patriarchal privilege & power, toxic masculinity, misogyny & homophobia.Facebook Men’s Work InitiativeWebsiteABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 15 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on "Writing and/or Publishing Your Story As Healing & Impact " with Sierra Melcher, Founder of Red Thread Publishing.Sierra shares her story of being silenced and how writing was her medicine that led her to create the all women run publishing company, Red Thread Publishing.  Sierra shares the common struggles that trigger adverse responses when writing a book and how to move through the flows. She also shares 3 actionable tips folks can do NOW whether one is looking to write as a form of healing practice or whether to write as an author.ABOUT SIERRA:Best-selling author, international speaker & educator, Sierra Melcher is founder of Red Thread Publishing LLC. She leads an all-female publishing company, with a mission to support 10,000 women to become successful published authors & thought-leaders. Offering world-class coaching & courses that focus on community, collaboration, and a uniquely feminine approach at every stage of the author process.Sierra has a Master’s degree in education, has spoken & taught around the world. Originally from the United States, Sierra lives in Medellin, Colombia with her young daughter.linktr.ee/redthreadpublishing Instagram: www.instagram.com/redthreadbooksRed Thread Writer's Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/redthreadwriters Blog: redthreadbooks.mykajabi.com/blog/bookschangetheworldRESOURCES:First-Time Female Author Anthology the artist's way by Julia Cameron- morning pages practice. https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/ Lisa lister author https://www.lisalister.com/ Access Red Thread's free resource vault 24+ trainings & writing/publishing tools. redthreadbooks.mykajabi.com/resourcesCheck out other episodes at Triggers & Spiritual Medicine (buzzsprout.com)ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 14 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on "Surviving & Thriving After Coercive Control & Post Separation Abuse" with Erika Hull, Abuse Survivor, Life Management Consultant, Author, & Co-Founder of The CornHer Office.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sometimes after we leave an abusive relationship, the abuse does not stop. Erika talks about her journey through a repeated history of abuse including coercive control, Family court issues and post-separation abuse that led her to healing and reclaiming her power back.We each share 3 tips on what survivors can do NOW despite the actions of their abusers and offer additional resources including both of NEW books coming out October 2022 that are complementary to each other.ABOUT ERIKA:Erika Shalene Hull is a Life Management Consultant, Author and Co-Founder of The CornHer Office. After spending over 10 years, primarily as a Financial Development Director for a world-wide non-profit organization, Erika sought to lessen the gap between the challenges of working and parenthood, by leaving corporate America and becoming a full-time entrepreneur. With having to overcome numerous traumas during this time, including abuse, suicide of oldest child, and the day-to-day hardship of a crippling genetic disorder, she is courageously passionate about helping others rise above their own personal obstacles. From minimizing daily burdens, creating manageability and building confidence, through The CornHer Office, Erika provides methods, tools and resources delivering the life fulfillment clients seek, intending to impact women’s lives for the BETTER. When she’s not taking on life’s challenges, she’s v'logging, road trippin’ or drinking a cup of coffee with her husband and five children in Ohio.Website: www.thecornheroffice.com     Book website: www.butthatsnotme.comContact information: erika@thecornheroffice.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES:DomesticShelters.org: Educational information, hotline, and searchable database of programs and services near you.Love Is Respect (National Dating Abuse Hotline): Offers young people a chance to chat online, call, or text with advocates. www.loveisrespect.orgNational Domestic Abuse Hotline (800-799-7233): 24/7 hotline with access to service providers and shelters across the UnitABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

We break from our normal podcasting schedule to bring you a SPECIAL episode on Triggers & Spiritual Medicine with the incredible astrologer Hilary Harley to help us address the cosmic aspects to what may be amplifying "stuff" right now.We talk about the 6 planets that are currently in retrograde and how they may be amplifying certain aspects in your life, the upcoming election energies, and other worldly events as well as how to navigate these times energetically by offering 3 tips you can do NOW.About Hilary:In 2002, Hilary founded Harley Holistic Healing to align clients with their fullest potential. She is a practicing astrologer integrating both Reiki and the Akashic records into her client sessions. Hilary began her astrological studies with Dietrech Pessin, and continued training with Monique Pommier and Dorothy Oja. She received her Reiki Master certification in January 2016 and Akashic Records certification in February 2018.Following the publication of her novel, "Ring of Truth" in 2008, Hilary has written the astrology column for SPIN Magazine and the Otis Observer. Her podcast “Mystical Messages” features her astrology forecasts and interviews with innovating energy practitioners, available through Google, Apple and Spotify. She has presented lectures for local, national and international Reiki and astrology conferences and forums. Hilary offers an “Astrology 101” course via her website: www.hilaryharley.com.Hilary received her BFA and MLA from Southern Methodist University. She is a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research, a professional organization for astrologers. Hilary's monthly astrology blog is free to all via her website: www.hilaryharley.com, her Facebook pages: harley holistic healing, Hilary Harley astrology.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.Suicide Prevention Hotline The 988 Lifeline is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click below to learn more about 988National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead ABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 12 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph. Join us for amazing podcast episode on “Addressing the Mindset and Roots to Clutter” with Declutter Expert, Krystal HolmIn this episode we dig in the roots that causes clutter. Like why is it so hard for some of us to declutter?  Why do we sometimes run away or avoid decluttering? Why does decluttering create such a state of overwhelm? Why is history of unresolved trauma linked to clutter?We talk about how the mind affects our external environments and why addressing the internal clutter, can help with the external. We talk about the blocks, attachments to things, causes, and offer tips on how to move past it so you can free yourself from the clutter that is robbing you of your freedom.LINKS: Free Gift: http://www.declutteryourmindset.comKrystal's Website: http://www.krystalholm.comBook a Call with Krystal: http://www.PeaceandProsperityAlignment.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://www.challengingdisorganization.org/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reduce-your-clutter-help-the-world-declutter-offers-a-unique-platform-to-donate-gently-used-items-and-benefit-the-global-standard-of-living-1-at-a-time-301220107.htmlhttps://dengarden.com/cleaning/Clear-Your-Clutter-and-Donate-to-CharityFor more information on this project, social justice work, books, interviews, or other offerings: https://linktr.ee/HealingWithSpiritABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Join us for a fun amazing podcast episode on Reinventing Yourself After Cancer w/ Actor, Producer & Renaissance Man - Eli Hans.Eli shares his journey from growing up in a conservative home as a "gay boy" to a life of constant go go go to losing his partner to suicide to being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with a 10% survival rate to 7yrs remission, to falling in love, to the importance of incorporating your intuition into your healing, to the pandemic ... to what it took & the journey within in writing his journey of unpacking & healing his life in a rich authentic deep funny musical play that audiences are raving about - "Out of the Blue"BE SURE TO FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE FOR FUTURE EPISODESAND SHARE – ENGAGE to help us with visibilityABOUT ELI: Eli is a true Renaissance man; an actor, writer, artist, producer, director, singer, and recently, a composer. Eli has reinvented his career many times, from producer and director of TV commercials and large-scale corporate events to interior designer, and now a life and creativity coach. He has always dreamed of being on Broadway, and after surviving a dire cancer diagnosis, he decided to create an autobiographical musical called Out of The Blue, an inspiring story of hope and resilience in which he plays 25 characters. He recently had a sold-out run of his World Premiere in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and a successful U.S. Premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Theater festival.LINKS: http://www.OutofTheBlueShow.com https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/7446https://www.sublimeguys.com/a resources page on Eli's Out of The Blue site related to themes of the show, in case audience members need support with : cancer, LGBT issues, suicide hotline, etc. https://www.outoftheblueshow.com/resourcesABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Join us for a fun amazing podcast episode on Reinventing Yourself After Cancer w/ Actor, Producer & Renaissance Man - Eli Hans.Eli shares his journey from growing up in a conservative home as a "gay boy" to a life of constant go go go to losing his partner to suicide to being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer with a 10% survival rate to 7yrs remission, to falling in love, to the importance of incorporating your intuition into your healing, to the pandemic ... to what it took & the journey within in writing his journey of unpacking & healing his life in a rich authentic deep funny musical play that audiences are raving about - "Out of the Blue"BE SURE TO FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE FOR FUTURE EPISODESAND SHARE – ENGAGE to help us with visibilityABOUT ELI: Eli is a true Renaissance man; an actor, writer, artist, producer, director, singer, and recently, a composer. Eli has reinvented his career many times, from producer and director of TV commercials and large-scale corporate events to interior designer, and now a life and creativity coach. He has always dreamed of being on Broadway, and after surviving a dire cancer diagnosis, he decided to create an autobiographical musical called Out of The Blue, an inspiring story of hope and resilience in which he plays 25 characters. He recently had a sold-out run of his World Premiere in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and a successful U.S. Premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Theater festival.LINKS: http://www.OutofTheBlueShow.com https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/7446https://www.sublimeguys.com/Resources page on Eli's Out of The Blue site related to themes of the show, in case audience members need support with : cancer, LGBT issues, suicide hotline, etc. https://www.outoftheblueshow.com/resourcesTO learn more about Laura and Triggers & Spiritual Medicine: Laura Healing With Spirit | LinktreeABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit

Welcome to Episode 10 of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine podcast with host, Laura Bonetzky-Joseph and Trauma Informed Reiki Teacher, Michaela DaystarTOPIC: Trauma Informed ReikiStruggling with what is reiki or how to find a trauma informed reiki practitioner or teacher?  Want to know how to become a trauma informed reiki practitioner or teacher? You are not going to want to miss this very deep conversational episode where we share our combined experiences and unintentional harms that can be avoided. In the end, we will share 3 things you can do to become a more trauma informed. - or those who receive reiki & for those who practice or teach reiki.Click here to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Become a Patreon and support this project: https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpiritABOUT Michaela Daystar:Michaela Daystar founded HeartScapes after 11 years of helping university students increase their capacity for social justice. At the intersection of self-reflection, spiritual practice, and social action, she teaches the system of Reiki as a pathway to understanding, healing, and expressing our true self, and adapts trauma-informed principles for Reiki practitioners. Michaela continues her studies of Reiki with the International House of Reiki and holds a master’s degree in Social Justice Leadership.http://www.heartscapesinsight.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 1) The Wisdom of Trauma by Dr. Gabor Mate: https://thewisdomoftrauma.com2) How The Burning Times of Witches Influence White Women Culture Today https://youtu.be/8EtUM-rjrfE3) LinkTREE links for website, resources, social media, books, and more.  https://linktr.ee/HealingWithSpirit4) Reiki Can Do No Harm or Can It? https://laurahealingwithspirit.com/reiki-can-do-no-harm-or-can-it/5) #TimesUp Reiki: https://laurahealingwithspirit.com/timesup-healers-reiki-practitioners-plus-12-tips-on-finding-a-qualified-reiki-practitioner/6) 12 Tips and 10 Questions to Ask a Reiki Practitioner and/or Teacher When Healing Trauma https://laurahealingwithspirit.cABOUT TRIGGERS & SPIRITUAL MEDICINE PODCAST: Real talk. Let's address the elephant in the room to the growing "sickness" in our society, address root issues and provide sustainable solutions. We hope by addressing the intersectionality and connect the dots like a web of many of society’s challenges, we can help others understand the trauma infection that impacts all areas of life – addiction, domestic violence, racism, homelessness, sexual abuse, chronic health issues, cancer, environmental issues, climate change and more. In this NEW collaborative program, we hope by highlighting these infected areas and what they share in common, a new perspective of solutions, healing, and resolutions can be birthed. Each episode addresses a certain trigger while offering the spiritual medicine with at least 3 tips or actionable steps our listeners can take and implement. Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter to support our social justice initiatives https://www.patreon.com/HealingWithSpirit