Today I sit down with grief coach and author Shelby Forsythia to explore how grief—far from being an enemy—becomes our most profound teacher. Shelby shares her raw journey of losing her mother at 21, the ‘four years of hell’ that reshaped her life, and how a stolen wallet unlocked her path to becoming a ‘student of grief.’ Together, we unpack the myths of ‘moving on,’ the power of tiny grief mantras, and how synchronicities (like palindromes!) connect us to loved ones beyond the veil. If you’ve ever felt ‘stuck’ in loss or wondered how joy and sorrow coexist, this conversation is your roadmap. Join us as we honor grief not as an end, but as a sacred beginning

00:00 Shelby’s Grief Journey Intro

03:30 "Four Years of Hell" Losses

06:33 Mother’s Cancer & Hospice

08:24 Facing Mortality

11:59 Ignoring Grief

14:06 Stolen Wallet Breakthrough

17:30 Debunking Grief Myths

21:48 Becoming Grief Coach

26:33 Grief Beyond Death

28:24 Joyful Events as Grief

33:17 Grief Growth Journaling

38:51 Library of Reminders

42:06 Palindromes as Signs

Shelby Forsythia

·         shelbyforsythia.com (Free grief resources, podcasts, courses) 13

·        Books: Your Grief, Your Way; Permission to Grieve

·        Podcast: Grief Grower 

·        Course: Life After Loss Academy 

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Today’s conversation with former Clinton/Gore speechwriter Tom Rosshirt left me speechless. In his book Chasing Peace, Tom reveals how crippling anxiety and 'complicated grief' nearly destroyed him—until neuroplasticity and spirituality rewired his brain. We explore fear as the root of physical illness, dissolving self-image traps, and why embracing ALL feelings is the essence of true peace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in perfectionism, avoidance, or unexplained symptoms, this episode is your roadmap to freedom. Plus: My course for therapists on spiritually informed therapy opens soon! Join us as we bridge science and soul.

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00:00 Tom Rosshirt & Book Intro 

00:54 Health Crisis Begins 

04:02 Failed Avoidance Strategy 

06:27 Devastating Brain Scans 

08:21 Fear = Illness Root 

09:07 Neuroplasticity Discovery 

12:37 Self-Image Trap Exposed 

15:46 Presidential Pressure Cooker 

21:48 Breakdown to Breakthrough 

28:31 Spirituality & Ego Release 

33:40 New Success Metrics 

39:15 Dignity Index Launch 

44:33 Bill Maher Case Study 

54:57 Final Takeaways 

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Exploring the emerging field of grief therapy with Dr. Tom Nehmy, a clinical psychologist specializing in Induced After Death Communication (IADC). We dive into how IADC uses EMDR techniques to help clients process sadness and facilitate after death communications, offering new pathways for healing. Tom shares his personal journey, the clinical research supporting IADC, and what differentiates genuine after death communications from imagination. We also touch on the role of intuition in therapy, the impact of spiritual experiences on grief recovery, and the growing need for spiritually-informed clinical practices. Head to the podcast page for episode notes, Dr. Nehmy’s resources, and further reading on IADC.

0:00 - Amy introduces Dr. Tom and IADC therapy

2:34 - Tom Niemi’s personal journey with grieving and after death communications

10:41 - Amy and Tom explain EMDR and its use in trauma therapy

18:20 - Dr. Nehmy details the IADC therapy process and origins

23:07 - What qualifies as an after death communication (ADC)

34:06 - Research and effectiveness of IADC for grief

45:45 - Acceptance, commonalities with NDEs

DR. TOM NEHMY

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This week’s conversation with filmmaker Stephen Berkley left me in awe. His documentary Life with Ghosts reveals how his mother’s crippling grief transformed when she began communicating with spirits. We explore automatic writing, induced after-death communication therapy (IADC), and why therapists MUST listen to clients’ spiritual experiences. As a psychologist and medium, I’m passionate about bridging science and spirituality—especially for those drowning in loss. If you’ve ever felt a loved one’s presence or questioned the afterlife, this episode is your validation. Plus: I’m launching a course for clinicians on spiritually informed therapy! Join me as we tear down the walls between grief and grace.

00:00 Film "Life with Ghosts": Grief & the Afterlife 

00:54 Podcast Intro & Stephen Berkley Welcome 

02:03 Stephen's Mother: Complicated Grief Crisis 

04:04 Ethel’s Automatic Writing Revelation 

06:09 Skepticism vs. Spiritual Connection 

12:37 Grief Counselor’s Dismissal of ADC 

15:46 Scientific Backing: Dr. Dewi Rees Study 

21:48 Induced After-Death Communication

28:31 Stephen’s Personal Spirit Communication Practices 

33:40 Mainstreaming ADC: Research & Resistance 

39:15 Therapists & Spiritual Openness

41:48 Film Impact & PBS Release 

44:33 Where to Watch & Closing 

TEPHEN BERKLEY

·        Watch Life with Ghosts: lifewithghosts.com

·        www.grief2growth.com 

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In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Nolan—tarot therapist and intuitive guide—to explore how tarot can complement psychotherapy. We discuss using ancient archetypes for shadow work, navigating ethical dilemmas, and why therapists are turning to tools like tarot to help clients heal. Whether you’re curious about blending intuition with psychology or want fresh approaches for stuck clients, this conversation offers practical insights you won’t find in textbooks.

00:00 - Introduction: Tarot’s Role in Modern Therapy

02:40 - Michelle’s Journey as a Tarot Therapist

06:33 - Tarot 101: History, Structure & Archetypes

11:05 - Intuition vs. Prediction: How Tarot Works

15:46 - Case Study: Marriage Struggles & Self-Worth

21:48 - Ethical Boundaries: Tarot vs. Psychotherapy

27:24 - Free Will & Empowerment in Client Sessions

31:48 - The “Spiritual Knot” & Shadow Work

38:19 - Channeling the Soul: Tarot as a Meditative Tool

44:16 - Case Study Breakdown: Commitment to Happiness

46:00 - Tarot’s Collective Connection to the Divine

51:12 - How Therapists Can Collaborate with Tarot

54:00 - Closing: Resources & Michelle’s Work

Michelle Nolan

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Today I sit down with Kelly Meehan, the renowned "Womb Whisperer," to explore the sacred journey of spirit babies—souls preparing to enter the physical world. We delve into pre-birth communication, the mysteries of conception, and how grief, loss, and spiritual awakening intertwine with parenthood. Kelly shares insights into why some souls choose specific families, how they heal ancestral traumas, and the power of listening to these unseen connections. This episode will leave you awestruck by the divine choreography of life’s beginnings.

00:00 Intro

01:09 Who’s Kelly Meehan

04:26 Birth Trauma

07:19 At what point spirit of the baby comes to the body

10:07 What info does Kelly receive?

14:13 Going into the near future

18:08 Spirit baby energy

22:20 Birth and death – two sides of the same coin

26:52 Medicalization of life

30:23 Deeper kind of collective

33:53 New Earth Children

49:15 Sense of acceptance & pregnancy

50:25 Kelly’s work & Outro

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·        Book: Notes from a Spirit Baby Medium 

·        IG: @spiritbabymedium

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In this deeply personal ghost story, I share a listener’s extraordinary journey of communicating with her unborn children through dreams, signs, and telepathic messages—a testament to the unseen bonds between spirit and life. From premonitions of her daughter’s name to divine synchronicities involving songs, boats, and even a car Bluetooth connection, this episode unravels how love transcends dimensions. If you’ve ever wondered how spirits guide us before they arrive Earthside—or how the universe conspires to affirm our deepest hopes—this hauntingly beautiful tale will leave you in awe of life’s mystical choreography.

00:00 - Podcast Intro: Ghost Story Theme

00:22 - Submit Your Ghost Stories (dr.amyrobbins.com)

01:27 - Prayer Circle Miracle in Portland, Maine

02:56 - First Dream: Baby Telepathy & Red Plaid Blanket

04:16 - Land Development Symbolism & Town Meetings

05:24 - Gender Revelation Dream: “Piper Girl”

06:47 - Daughter Piper’s Birth (1/1/2020)

07:20 - Second Pregnancy: “I’m Ready, Mommy”

08:00 - Song “Grace” Synchronicity on Spotify

09:02 - Boat Named “Grace” Divine Confirmation

10:03 - Car Bluetooth Connects to Deceased “Tyler”

11:20 - Past Life Regression: “There May Be Two”

12:40 - Closing: Share Your Ghost Story

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Today, I’m joined by Jonathan Prendergast, a psychotherapist and spiritual teacher whose journey bridges psychology and mysticism. Jonathan’s new book, A Guide to Embodied Spirituality: Your Deepest Ground, reveals how to anchor divine awareness in your body, heal lifelong conditioning, and reclaim self-trust. We dive into his 50-year journey—from early mystical experiences to studying with Jean Klein—and why the ‘ground’ of our being is the foundation of true freedom. If you’re ready to move beyond spiritual bypassing and embody your essence, hit play. 

00:00 Introduction

03:15 Jonathan’s Early Mystical Experiences (Hypnogogic States)

08:30 TM Meditation & Awakening Expansive Awareness

15:10 Meeting Jean Klein

21:48 The Role of Self-Trust vs. Doubt

28:20 Grounding: The Key to Spiritual Maturity

34:00 Trauma, Safety, & the Pelvic Bowl’s Spiritual Significance

40:10 Jung’s Mysticism

45:00 Embodiment: From Transcendent States to Daily Life

48:30 Honesty & Vulnerability as Spiritual Practice

50:00 Closing

LEARN MORE ABOUT JONATHAN PRENDERGAST

📖 Books: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality | The Deep Heart

🌐 Website: listeningfromsilence.com

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In this episode, I sit down with Dina Gachman to explore her experience of profound loss after the deaths of her mother and sister. We discuss how grief reshaped her life and inspired her memoir, "So Sorry for Your Loss." Dina shares the realities of grieving two very different losses—one anticipated, one sudden—and how rituals, family connections, spirituality, and even food played a role in her healing journey. We also talk about cultural differences around death, the comfort of shared memories, and ways to support others through mourning. Join us as we navigate the challenges of grief, the questions it raises, and the importance of community and self-compassion. Visit our podcast page for resources, Dina’s work, and more on integrating loss into everyday life.

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0:00 – Welcoming Dina: Introducing Grief, Loss, and Intuition

1:45 – Dina’s Journey into Grief Writing

4:13 – Comparing Anticipated Versus Sudden Loss

8:02 – Navigating Returning Waves of Grief

10:28 – Managing Anniversaries and Grief Avalanches

13:53 – Finding Meaning in Rituals and Everyday Connections

17:10 – The Comfort and Connection of Food During Grief

23:23 – Collective Family Grief and Changing Relationships

25:06 – Spirituality, Synchronicity, and Signs from Loved Ones

33:26 – “So Sorry for Your Loss”

37:00 – Dina’s Continuing Work and Closing Reflections

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