One Quiet Voice

By Dr. Amra Stafford

I'm a clinical psychologist and natural intuitive -- spirituality and psychology are how I make sense of the world! My goal with this podcast is to empower people to hear their own quiet voices and pu... more

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

One Quiet Voice episodes:

April 10, 2025 What Acceptance Is - And How It Heals
This episode explores the ideas of acceptance and healing -- what they actually are and how to cultivate them in your life. Plus, I introduce a new segment called Fistfuls of Joy!
In this episode, I reference The Book of Runes by Ralph Blum.
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it and share it with others.
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering is provided by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
The intro theme song is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾
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19min
February 25, 2025 A Million Quiet Voices
This episode explores self care and how to have a voice amidst the dramatic changes happening in the world right now.
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This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering is provided by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
The intro theme song is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾
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13min
November 12, 2024 How To Create Safety (Hint: The Anxiety "Flowchart In Your Mind" Is Not It!)
What is true safety and how do we create it? It's a question I'm hearing a lot lately. In this episode, I'll discuss my views on what safety actually means when life can feels uncertain, unpredictable, and even dangerous.
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it!

This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾

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14min
October 30, 2024 Us vs. Zombies: Why We Seek Out Fear at Halloween
On this episode of One Quiet Voice, we'll consider the psychology behind why we seek out spooky and scary experiences during Halloween.
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Halloween around the world: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/this-is-what-halloween-looks-like-around-the-world
Fet Gede: https://visithaiti.com/festivals-events/fet-gede-haitian-day-of-the-dead/
Oxytocin and fear: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141113110014.htm#google_vignette
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾

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10min
October 22, 2024 Energy Medicine for Anxiety
On this episode of One Quiet Voice, we'll talk about energy medicine and how it might help anxiety, looking specifically at flower essences, making tea into energy medicine, and earthing/grounding (including a special grounding exercise!)
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The definition of homeopathy referenced in this episode can be found on the Boiron website: https://www.boironusa.com/trainings/about-homeopathy/
Information about Dr. Edward Bach, the creation of flower essences, and Bach's 38 original remedies can be found at:
https://www.bachcentre.com/en/about-us/history/dr-bach/
https://www.bachcentre.com/en/remedies/the-38-remedies/quick-reference-guide/
For information on Asia Suler, her classes, book, and flower essences, see her website: asiasuler.com
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾

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24min
October 15, 2024 Growing Through Dark Nights of the Soul
This episode looks at the purpose of Dark Nights of the Soul -- and how to move through them -- drawing from the work of spiritual teacher, Jamie Sams, and my psychotherapy practice.
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it!
Books and resources by Jamie Sams in Goodreads and on Amazon. (Jamie Sams' website no longer appears to be working following her passing.)
Eckhart on Dark Nights of the Soul
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾

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19min
October 08, 2024 The Power of the Do Over
This is a "Soapbox Psychology" episode on the power of calling "Do over!" -- for adults!
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it!
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾
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19min
October 01, 2024 Seeding Civility (Bring Your Own Chair!)
In this episode, I discuss how (and why) I'm finding ways to feel empowered, take care of myself, and sow seeds of civility among differences right before a divisive national election in the U.S.
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it!
More on vulnerability and the rest of Brené Brown's work can be found at: https://brenebrown.com/
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Paula Garb, Ph.D.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾
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18min
September 24, 2024 The Election Ad Formula
In this episode, I lay out how political TV ads work on our minds and nervous systems, and how to protect yourself while still staying informed.
Politifact can be found at: https://www.politifact.com/
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it!
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound 🐾
...more
19min
September 17, 2024How My 'Failure' Changed The World: The Power of Sensitivity, Writing, and Synchronicity
In this episode, I discuss synchronicity, or "meaningful coincidence," and how much you matter, even if you don't know it! I read from my essay, "How My 'Failure' Changed The World: The Power of Sensitivity, Writing, and Synchronicity."
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a positive review so others can find it!
Some resources for depression:
The 988 Lifeline is “a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.” Simply dial 988 from any phone.
As a psychologist, I obviously believe in the power of psychotherapy! You can read my article on how to find therapist for additional resources and considerations.
NAMI “works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.”
This podcast is not a replacement for actual psychotherapy. It is intended to inspire and entertain. If you need help for depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else, see my article, "How To Choose A Therapist" for guidance. If you are in crisis, the new national, mental health emergency telephone number is 988.
My website is dramrastafford.com.
Audio-engineering by Chris Graber: diyecoguy.com
Theme music is "Sweet Home" by Alfredo Serta.
This episode has been approved by Astrid The Greyhound.
...more
20min

FAQs about One Quiet Voice:

How many episodes does One Quiet Voice have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.