In this special episode, I welcome my dad, Dr. Michael Kwiker, back to the podcast for a heartfelt conversation on homeopathy and mental health. As a Doctor of Osteopathy practicing in Sacramento, California, my dad brings decades of clinical experience and a deeply intuitive approach to healing. Together, we explore homeopathy as a gentle, non-invasive […]

In this episode, I sit with a volunteer whose internalized obligation keeps pulling her away from embodied peace. As we drop into the moment together, we begin to notice how the subtle weight of “shoulds”—what she should say, how she should show up, what she should be feeling—creates a kind of background noise that keeps […]

In transpersonal counseling, mystical experiences and intuitive insight are not only welcomed, they are honored as sacred pathways to healing. In this episode, Harmony sits down with psychic, breathwork trainer, musician, bodyworker, and dear friend Colleen Buckman to explore how we can cultivate intuitive clarity by tuning into the wisdom of the body. Together, they […]

In this powerful live demonstration, I sit down with a volunteer to explore a vivid, unsettling dream using the gestalt approach to dreamwork. Rather than interpreting or analyzing, we invite the dream to come alive in the here-and-now, allowing spontaneous embodiment and present-moment awareness to reveal the subconscious messages woven within. As the volunteer steps […]

In this bonus episode of The Awakened Therapist Podcast, I share about the often-unspoken dimension of healing: subtle energy. While most of us were trained to focus on cognition, behavior, or even somatic awareness, subtle energy is woven through every therapeutic encounter. It is the felt sense of presence, the unspoken resonance between therapist and […]

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Harmony Kwiker is joined by her husband, Christopher Arnold—founder of Care Deeply Consulting and a leadership coach who helps transform hardworking managers into high-performance leaders with heart. Together, they explore the foundations of meaningful relationships—both at home and in the workplace. With vulnerability and mutual respect, Harmony and […]

True healing in psychotherapy is made possible by a client’s connection to their innate spirituality. This isn’t about the right technique or the most accurate analysis—it’s about supporting clients in returning to the truth of who they are. In this episode, I share why spirituality in psychotherapy is not a “topic” to be discussed, but […]

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Peter and Harmony dive into the transformative impact that authentic relating and circling have had on their personal and professional lives. Peter reflects on his early skepticism and how hosting a circling training in his home unexpectedly opened the door to a profound sense of connection and belonging. Harmony […]

In this episode, Harmony explores the often-frustrating dynamic of working with clients who possess deep awareness of their patterns but struggle to create lasting change. She highlights a common clinical challenge: when insight is present, yet movement toward resolution is stalled—particularly when the origins of the pattern trace back to preverbal or early developmental experiences. […]