Is every intense connection a “twin flame”… or just really loud chemistry? In this episode of The Karuna Life Podcast, Gina Kitzmiller sits down with Catherine Hinkle to unpack the twin flame phenomenon—what it is (and isn’t), how it differs from a soul mate bond, and why this archetype can be both a catalyst and a challenge.

We explore the “why” behind twin flames (growth, mirror work, karmic cleanup), the common pitfalls (spiritualized obsession, breadcrumbing, runner–chaser loops), and how to spot red flags. For practitioners, we offer grounded guidance on ethics and how to offer support rather than demand outcomes. For seekers, we share ways to recover your center, rebuild nervous-system safety, and remember the point: your life, your sovereignty, your soul.

We cover:

• Twin Flames vs. Soul Mates: frameworks, overlap, and key distinctions
• The “why”: mirrors, lessons, timing, and unhealthy patterns
• Practitioner cautions: avoiding prediction traps, marketing ploys, and dependency
• Self-support: boundaries, embodiment, resourcing, and calling in healthy love

Perfect for anyone curious about twin flames, disentangling from an unhealthy dynamic, or supporting clients with clarity and compassion—minus the hype.

Guest Bio — Catherine Hinkle

Catherine Hinkle is an Air Force veteran and OSU-trained Family Nurse Practitioner who blends integrative medicine with intuitive healing. Her personal wellness journey—including a 100-lb transformation—inspires her whole-person approach. Catherine is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach/Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Counselor, Practical Reiki Master/Instructor, and a 200-hour Mindful Resilience Yoga Teacher with the Veterans Yoga Project. Learn more about her work: infinitesoulflame.com • Instagram/Facebook: @infinitesoulflame

Find Gina Kitzmiller & The Karuna Life®

• Website: www.TheKarunaLife.com
• Instagram: @thekarunalife
• Mentorship & Sessions: www.TheKarunaLife.com/mentorship
• Trimatri Reiki™ Training: www.trimatrihealing.com
• Book: Soul Walk: The Unexpected Gifts of Grief and Connection to Those in Spirit — Amazon

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