In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing and the RISE Intuitive Healing Arts Center. Tammy shares her powerful story of being adopted at five days old, the lifelong impact of her primal wound, and how energy healing opened the doorway to deep transformation as it touched places that traditional talk therapy could not.

Together, we explore:

• The hidden wounds of adoption and intergenerational trauma.
• Why traditional “mindset work” can’t fully resolve survival responses.
• The transformative potential of Theta Healing, Silent Counseling, and other spirit-led practices.
• How therapists and healers can prevent burnout by learning to regulate their own systems.
• The role of intuition as a precision clinical tool for therapists and practitioners.
• The power of presence, playfulness, and holding life’s challenges lightly.

Tammy also previews her upcoming presentation at the 2025 IFS Institute Conference on integrating Theta Healing with IFS, and she offers listeners a free gift to begin practicing nervous system regulation today.

Learn more and connect with Tammy at towandawellbeing.com

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You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at
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www.journeywithkindredsouls.com

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In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Dr. Nadine Macaluso (“Dr. Nae”)—therapist, author, and survivor—to explore the complex reality of trauma bonds and the pathways to healing. Drawing on her personal story and professional expertise in somatic psychotherapy, Dr. Nae reveals how trauma bonds erode identity, how spirituality and surrender open the door to freedom, and why holistic practices like vagal toning, meditation, and ritual support nervous system repair.

Together, we discuss:

• The hidden power dynamics and intermittent reinforcement at the heart of trauma bonds.
• How survivors can reconnect with their authentic selves through body-based and spiritual practices.
• The role of surrender, meaning-making, and community in the healing process.
• Practical tools—from vagus nerve toning to ritual practices—that support nervous system regulation.
• Why resilience cannot be built in isolation and the importance of safe, supportive community.

This conversation is a must-listen for therapists, healers, and anyone seeking holistic pathways out of relational trauma and toward liberation of the soul.

You can find Dr. Nae at the following socials:

Instagram: @therealdrnadine
TikTok: @drnaelmft
Facebook: @drnaelmft
X: @therealdrnadine
Pinterest: @DrNadineMacaluso
Linkedin: Dr. Nadine (Dr. Nae) Macaluso
Youtube: @TheRealDrNadine

Website: https://drnae.com/

Learn more about the Survthriver community here

Purchase Dr. Nae's book, Run Like Hell

Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!

You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at
www.therachihealing.com
www.journeywithkindredsouls.com

Follow me on Socials:

TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist

Instagram @holistichearthealing

Facebook @TheraChi Healing

Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?
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Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share? Reach out to be considered for the podcast
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In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with the inspiring LeNaya Smith Crawford, licensed therapist, holistic educator, business mentor, sound healer, and founder of the Holistic Therapist Academy.

LeNaya shares her journey of weaving together clinical expertise, ancestral wisdom, and somatic/spiritual practices to create a truly holistic approach to mental health. From navigating the pressure of “staying in your lane” to reclaiming authenticity in the therapy room, she offers both practical insights and soulful reminders for therapists and healers.

Together, we explore:

• Why authenticity is non-negotiable in healing work
• How to ethically and confidently integrate holistic modalities into clinical practice
• The impact of colonization and code-switching on self-expression and burnout
• Trauma-informed facilitation and the importance of autonomy and safety
• The role of community healing alongside individual therapy
• The vision behind the Holistic Therapist Academy and the upcoming Holistic Therapist Conference

Whether you’re a therapist, healer, or seeker, this conversation will expand your perspective on what it means to show up fully—and walk into every room like you were sent there.

Connect with LeNaya Smith Crawford:

• Holistic Therapist Academy Info Session: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-academy-info-session
• LeNaya’s General Website: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/
• Holistic Therapist Conference 2025: https://lenaya-crawford.mykajabi.com/holistic-therapist-conference-2025
• The Healers’ Bali Retreat: https://www.lenayasmithcrawford.com/thehealersretreat

Follow LeNaya on Socials

TikTok @lenayascrawford,

Instagram @lenayascrawford

Thank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!

You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW at
www.therachihealing.com
www.journeywithkindredsouls.com

Follow me on Socials:

TikTok @spiritcurioustherapist

Instagram @holistichearthealing

Facebook @TheraChi Healing

Are you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?
Join our facebook group at
www.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforclinicians

Are you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share? Reach out to be considered for the podcast
thespirituallycurioustherapist@gmail.com