Tarot Psych

By Dr. Laura Robu

Tarot as a psychological tool for self-exploration and personal transformation. Hosted by Laura Robu, PsyD, licensed psychologist.

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How many episodes does Tarot Psych have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Tarot Psych episodes:

February 24, 20266. The Hermit: The Power of Healthy Solitude
On this episode:
Traditional meaning of the Hermit card: the solitary traveler, the seeker of wisdom, and the symbol of inner work.
Solitude vs. loneliness and why solitude can feel threatening in our modern, hyper-connected world.
What healthy solitude looks like in real life, grounded in psychology and research.
How solitude can be used as a tool for resilience.
Practical tips and takeaways for embracing the wisdom of The Hermit and applying it to daily life.
References:
"Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone" by Heather Hansen, Netta Weinstein, and Thuy-vy T. Nguyen (2024)

***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
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10min
February 17, 20265. The Fool: Growth Mindset for Everyday Resilience
On this episode:
The Fool card as a symbol of psychological resilience and a Growth Mindset.
A clear primer on psychologist Carol Dweck’s mindset theory and why beliefs about ability matter for motivation, learning, and resilience.
The importance of adopting a growth mindset and contrasting it with a fixed mindset.
How Dr. Laura is embracing the energy of The Fool in her personal life.
Practical prompts and suggestions for your Tarot practice to cultivate a growth-oriented approach to challenges and setbacks.

References:
Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.

Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S. (2020). Mindsets that promote resilience: When students believe that hard work and strategies can help them improve. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 14(4), e12476. DOI:10.1080/00461520.2012.722805

***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
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15min
February 10, 20264. The Lovers: 22 Pillars of Psychological Resilience in Tarot
On this episode:
Psychological Resilience
The role of relationships and social supports in building and maintaining Psychological Resilience
What The Lovers teaches about resilience: social buffering, co-regulation, and safe connection
Key concepts: co-regulation, secure attachment, meaning-making, and agency in seeking support
Practical takeaways: build a reliable social safety net, create shared meaning rituals, and use internal and external resources to stay regulated

***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
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11min
February 03, 20263. Practical Ways to Cultivate Safety & Connection in Your Tarot Practice
On this episode:
How to check in with yourself to tell if you’re activated and in need of safety and connection in your Tarot practice
Five evidence-based, trauma-informed practices to use in your Tarot readings when you’re feeling activated
The importance of down-regulating arousal, establishing predictable safety signals, and prioritizing mindfulness

***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
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13min
January 27, 20262. Safety First: How Fear Dilutes Tarot’s Medicine
On today’s episode:
The importance of cultivating safety in your Tarot readings and why fear dilutes the medicine of the cards.
Why “scary” cards (Death, The Tower, The Devil—or even certain suits like Swords) can trigger real fear, even when we know they aren’t “bad” cards.
How Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges; Deb Dana) explains fear responses: the nervous system constantly scans for threat, and trauma can make that “threat detector” extra sensitive.
What happens in fight-or-flight: the brain shifts from growth and insight to survival, compromising reflection, emotional processing, and learning.
The 7 key brain functions that often drop in survival mode (executive function, decision-making, flexibility, language, learning, emotional regulation, self-reflection)—and how that impacts Tarot readings.
“Fear dilutes the medicine of the cards:” Anxiety can turn Tarot into rumination or reassurance-seeking instead of a tool for healing.
Why cultivating Safety (a felt sense of “I’m okay right now”) and Connection (attuned presence/social engagement) is essential for therapeutic Tarot.

***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
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Spanish Hopeline: "TEXTO ESPERANZA" TO APOYA (839-863)
...more
13min
January 20, 20261. Principles of Using Tarot as a Psychological Tool
The 4 P’s of using tarot as a psychological tool
What we cover:
Principle 1: Tarot is Non-Predictive — reflects inner landscapes, not fixed futures.
Principle 2: Tarot is Non-Prescriptive — sustains autonomy; cards inform, not command.
Principle 3: Tarot is Personal — meaning arises from your unique relationship with the cards.
Principle 4: Tarot is About Perspective — reveals your perceptions, beliefs, and patterns.
Key takeaways:
Use tarot to reflect, explore, and grow — not to foretell.
Build a personal, value-aligned, action-oriented practice.
Bring awareness to your perspective and how it shapes readings.
***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
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14min
January 20, 20260. Tarot 101 and the Psychology of Meaning
On this episode:
What a standard Tarot deck looks like
The Major Arcana and the big arcs of life
The four suits of the Minor Arcana
Numerology in Tarot
Tarot as a tool for meaning-making
5 practical tips for getting comfortable with your first deck

***Please keep in mind that the information shared on this podcast is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, or as a substitute for medical, psychological, or spiritual care. Always consult with your healthcare providers for personalized support.***
~~~
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11min
January 18, 2026Trailer: Tarot Psych
First episode drops on January 20, 2026. Follow and subscribe now -- it would help me out a lot :)

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Welcome to Tarot Psych — a show about using tarot as a psychological tool for self-exploration and personal transformation. I’m Dr. Laura, a trauma therapist, licensed psychologist, and creator of the Nourished Heart Oracle Deck. My mission is to make therapeutic concepts accessible through the practice of tarot.
Each episode, I’ll share a non-predictive, non-prescriptive approach to tarot as well as practical insights to help you explore your inner world. We’ll dive into topics like:
Principles of tarot as a psychological tool—how this differs from traditional uses of tarot
Using tarot for self-actualization and individuation
Overlaps between tarot and therapies like depth psychology, IFS, DBT, and more
Using tarot cards for grounding and resource-building
The first episode drops on Tuesday, January 20, 2026!
Join me on this journey of self-discovery— your inner wisdom is waiting to be unlocked.
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2min
December 15, 2025 Tarot Psych is Returning in 2026!
A new season of Tarot Psych is on the horizon! Follow and subscribe to stay tuned.

Can't wait to share Season 2 with you in the new year!

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1min
February 21, 2025 S1 Ep 6. Synchronicity in Your Tarot Practice
What is synchronicity and how can it show up in Tarot?

Works referenced on this episode:

"Decoding Jung's Metaphysics: The Archetypal Semantics of an Experiential Universe" by Bernardo Kastrup

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15min

FAQs about Tarot Psych:

How many episodes does Tarot Psych have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.