Psyche Magic

On this episode, Tranyce Bryant and I discuss her dreams involving themes of self-discovery, sustainable activism and leadership. We talk about what it takes to engage within a community in meaningful ways over time, and the necessary self-care involved. In the intro, I tie in themes of the practice of creativity as being vital to both authentic self expression and ongoing social justice practices. Enjoy!

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Follow Tranyce's work: 

Let's Talk Gardening 

Tru Talks Podcast 

Saturday Park Adventure 

Root Nashville tree-planting initiative 

Season 2 of Psyche Magic is here!! Our first guest is Robert DeSalvo, LCSW - Psychotherapist and co-founder of the Nashville Psychedelic Center. Together we discuss the future of psychedelic medicine as part of the landscape of evidence-based Psychotherapy, and how these medicines help to connect us to the unconscious and integrate the material we find there. Robert shares a dream that echoes his commitment to this aspect of the field, and we share some personal stories of how these medicines have helped each of us in our own journeys. I also announce our Patreon(!!) and share a song I co-wrote with Biz Colletti (who some of you may remember from Episode 3!) Enjoy!

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Select research studies:

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Patient Demographics, Clinical Data and Outcomes in Three Large Practices Administering Ketamine with Psychotherapy

Long-Term Follow-Up Outcomes of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment of PTSD: A Longitudinal Pooled Analysis of Six Phase 2 Trials

Efficacy and safety of Psilocybin-assisted treatment for major depressive disorder: Prospective 12-month follow-up

Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Psyche Magic! This episode features my dear friend and fellow Psychotherapist, Nat Roth. We discuss different layers of the symbol of water in dreams: how this element has shown up for each of us in our dream lives, and the myriad messages it may carry. We also discuss IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy, or parts work), especially The Inner Child, as well as our own personal journeys with cultivating and tending the spark of creativity in our adult lives. Nat reads us a lovely original poem, and I do a brief ritual in the intro to call in and work with the element of water. We will be back after a rest this summer with Season 2 in September! 

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Psyche Magic Playlist (Spotify)

Want to share a dream with me? Feel free to leave me a 1:00 voicemail using this link. Your dream may be featured on a future episode!

This is a guided meditation for releasing fear, originally included in episode 7, but posted as a separate bonus episode per listener feedback. Enjoy!

My guest for episode 15 is Evidential Psychic Medium Heather Visnesky! Heather and I discuss each of our journeys with Mediumship, and the aspects that set Evidential Mediumship apart. We talk about her early mediumistic dreams and common shared dream themes, including a mysterious circular mall/hotel complex. We also discuss the importance of cultivating mindfulness practices for mental health. I do an intro in tribute to one of my favorite High School teachers who has since passed away, Señor Griffith, and make some exciting announcements about season 2 of the podcast. Enjoy!

Follow Heather's work and various projects here

Instagram: @psyche_magic

Website: www.psychemagicpodcast.com

Psyche Magic Playlist (Spotify)

Want to share a dream with me? Feel free to leave me a 1:00 voicemail using this link. Your dream may be featured on a future episode!

This exercise will help you experiment with Carl Jung’s concept of Active Imagination. This is shadow work at its finest! Active Imagination is the conscious intention to engage the unconscious in waking life by focusing on some image from the psyche and letting it have a life of it’s own. This is a fun one that's worth playing around with a bit. Enjoy!

Just in time for Spring: Episode 14 of Psyche Magic features Sara Schuster of Fox and Elder! Sara is a homesteader, herb gardener, and community herbalist. We discuss her dreams with themes of resilience, self-sufficiency, and seeking truth and beauty as powerful acts of resistance. She also introduces us to the symbolism of one of her favorite animal familiars: the fox. Sara offers us some useful tips on herbs to support mental and emotional health, and I do a mid-episode segment on herbs that can facilitate dreamwork practices. Enjoy!

The Mystical Core of Organized Religion by David Steindl-Rast

The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Follow Sara's work and various projects here

Instagram: @psyche_magic

Website: www.psychemagicpodcast.com

Psyche Magic Playlist (Spotify)

Want to share a dream with me? Feel free to leave me a 1:00 voicemail using this link. Your dream may be featured on a future episode!

This is a guided meditation to get back into the body, originally included in episode 6, but posted as a separate bonus episode per listener feedback. Enjoy!

In this solo episode, I discuss The Wizard of Oz as the ultimate dream sequence and a feminist example of the Hero’s Journey in contemporary mythology. I also explore aspects of the film’s cultural legacy: from its groundbreaking treatment of the archetype of the witch, to the eventual adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked. Enjoy!

Instagram: @psyche_magic

Website: www.psychemagicpodcast.com

Psyche Magic Playlist (Spotify)

Want to share a dream with me? Feel free to leave me a 1:00 voicemail using this link. Your dream may be featured on a future episode!

In this bonus minisode, I'll guide you through a technique for "incubating" a certain question or problem to be worked on overnight in your dreams. Let me know if you try it out! Enjoy!