12. Mediumship: How to Know If You’re Really Connecting With Spirit

16. The Archetype Wheel: Discover Your Soul Blueprint

📺 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus?sub_confirmation=1] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2bWo7CWS0Lv8oFB4svtar9] “I love talking about rewiring your belief systems because, you know, your beliefs create your choices and your choices, you create your actions, and your actions create your reality,” says Kirsty Pratt—holistic coach, Ninja Warrior, and former Catholic schoolgirl—on this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World. Kirsty’s journey from being shaped by the rigid expectations of her upbringing to consciously liberating herself from inherited patterns is just the beginning. A longtime collaborator with Paul Chek, Kirsty unpacks how her intuition flourishes in nature, why the “visionary” archetype defines her approach to life, and how struggles with people-pleasing and burnout became springboards for authentic growth. She reveals what it takes to honor boundaries, live from intuition, and shed the limiting beliefs we rarely realize we carry. Tune in for an inspiring deep dive into self-mastery, archetypes, and the powerful intersection of creativity, discipline, and spiritual liberation—a roadmap for anyone seeking sovereignty in a modern world. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Unlock your self-mastery and growth by exploring your archetypes and bringing conscious awareness to your patterns—here are five actionable takeaways to start your journey: 1. Identify and work with one archetype each month, using the archetype wheel as a blueprint for personal growth and self-reflection 2. Pay special attention to your “survival archetypes” (prostitute, victim, saboteur, and child archetypes), as these reveal areas with the greatest potential for healing and transformation. 3. Practice saying “no” and setting clear boundaries in your communication and relationships to honor your authentic needs and avoid people-pleasing patterns. 4. Balance active seeking and productivity with rest and integration, especially when you notice signs of burnout—use nature as a tool to recenter and restore yourself. 5. Open yourself to receiving support—from others and the universe—instead of trying to do everything alone; asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Take action today: Choose one takeaway, implement it for a week, and notice what shifts in your mindset and life. MEMORABLE QUOTES > "I love talking about rewiring your belief systems because your beliefs create your choices, your choices create your actions, and your actions create your reality." > "When I went through my quarter life crisis and really started spending time with myself and learning to love aspects of myself that I really hated, I realized how needed alone time is in my world, because without it, I am just out of balance." > "I've gotten really familiar with what is a healthy balance between doing the seeking, the learning, and the experiencing versus the resting. It's about enjoying the journey, reminding myself that there's not just a destination." CONNECT WITH KIRSTI Website - https://www.nextgenerationsfitness.com/ [https://www.nextgenerationsfitness.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirsti.pratt.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/kirsti.pratt.coaching/] RESOURCES MENTIONED The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - https://amzn.to/3QHbCeB [https://amzn.to/3QHbCeB] The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu - https://amzn.to/43XhJ1w [https://amzn.to/43XhJ1w] CONNECT WITH GREG Website - https://www.healing4d.com/ [https://www.healing4d.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ [https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/] 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co [https://fullcast.co] Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ [https://www.thepodosphere.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm] Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm]

15. Healing In Community. Going Beyond Individual Therapy with IFS.

📺 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus?sub_confirmation=1] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2bWo7CWS0Lv8oFB4svtar9] “We can't take people places we haven't gone ourselves,” says trauma therapist Chris Burris, who joins Mental Health in a Modern World to reveal why most of what we call ‘mental illness’ is actually the psyche’s adaptive strategy for survival—and why only true self-healing can allow us to guide others. Over his 35 years of clinical experience, Chris has witnessed the rise of “multiplicity of mind” as a liberating paradigm: understanding that our psyche is made of parts working both for and against us, many born from trauma and shaped by the need to protect. In this episode, Chris demystifies the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, explains how our internal critics often adopt the voices of past authorities and perpetrators, and explores why befriending—rather than battling—these wounded parts is the key to freedom. He shares stories of transformation, the importance of community healing, and how elders and true initiation are missing medicines in our fractured world. Chris also opens up about his journey with plant medicine, shamanic studies, and the necessity for both humility and holistic teamwork in therapy. Tune in to learn why healing is not a solo mission, how therapists must examine their own wounds, and what it really means to reclaim mental health in a world that desperately needs reconnection—to self, to others, and to something greater than ourselves. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Unlock deeper healing in your life with these actionable insights from the episode: 1. Befriend all your parts, even the critical or self-sabotaging ones, by approaching them with curiosity and compassion rather than resistance or judgment. 2. Prioritize holistic health—address both mind and body imbalances and collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team when seeking mental health support. 3. Regularly engage in self-reflection and personal healing work, especially if you are a healer or helper, as you cannot guide others beyond where you’ve gone yourself. 4. Actively seek out or create intentional healing communities or circles to experience support, belonging, and collective transformation. 5. Clarify your gifts and purpose, and find ways to serve your community, transitioning from “me” focus to “we” focus through acts of service and connection. Take one bold step today: Choose a takeaway above and bring it into your own life or healing journey. MEMORABLE QUOTES > "We can't take people places we haven't gone ourselves. If we haven’t rescued or unburdened our own parents that we're disconnected with, it's really hard to know how to help others do that themselves." > "Being healthy in a messed up world isn't the most ideal circumstance. There's a quote I love: it's no sign of health to be adapted to a sick world." > "A true elder is asking: How am I serving my community? What are my deliverables to that? If you don't have people who mirror that and actually live it, then there's no example of what we’re supposed to mature into." CONNECT WITH CHRIS Website - http://burriscounseling.com [http://burriscounseling.com] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/burris.counseling/ [https://www.instagram.com/burris.counseling/] RESOURCES MENTIONED Creating Healing Circles: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups - https://amzn.to/4vOVYwA [https://amzn.to/4vOVYwA] IFS (Internal Family Systems) - https://ifs-institute.com/ [https://ifs-institute.com/] MAPS: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - https://maps.org/ [https://maps.org/] CONNECT WITH GREG Website - https://www.healing4d.com/ [https://www.healing4d.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ [https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/] 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co [https://fullcast.co] Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ [https://www.thepodosphere.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm] Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm]

14. Healing the Inner Critic: Why Positive Thinking Isn’t Enough

📺 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus?sub_confirmation=1] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2bWo7CWS0Lv8oFB4svtar9] “The inner critic is not an enemy. The inner critic has good intentions. The inner critic is a benevolent protector,” says Greg Schmaus, holistic health practitioner and integrative mental health coach, on this episode of Mental Health in a Modern World. After personally overcoming severe anxiety and OCD, Greg Schmaus has dedicated the last decade to guiding thousands through healing by combining lifestyle coaching, psycho-emotional work, mindfulness, and archetypal practices. Today, Greg Schmaus breaks down the origins of the inner critic, revealing how this often-misunderstood internal voice is not something we’re born with, but a protector part we inherit in response to early criticism or shame—usually from parents or authority figures. He exposes the limitations and potential harm of common self-help advice that urges us to “eliminate” or “replace” the inner critic with positive thinking, arguing instead for a revolutionary approach: befriending and understanding the inner critic’s protective role. In this episode, Greg Schmaus shares a powerful meditative practice to relate to your inner critic with compassion, explains the neuroscience and psychology behind parts work, and explores how modern life’s overwhelming flow of information fuels cycles of not-enoughness and self-sabotage. You'll walk away with concrete tools to begin unblending from your inner critic and forging a healthier, more spacious relationship with yourself. Tune in to Mental Health in a Modern World for a transformative perspective on the root cause of your inner dialogue—and discover how true healing begins by turning toward, not away from, your most critical parts. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Unlock new freedom from your inner critic—here are five powerful steps you can use starting today: 1. Recognize that your inner critic is a protector, not an enemy—approach it with curiosity instead of resistance. 2. Pause and practice "unblend and befriend": create space between yourself and the critical voice, then get to know its positive intentions. 3. Identify the core wound or belief your inner critic is trying to protect (such as shame, humiliation, or not-enoughness). 4. Write out your self-critical contract: clearly state the agreement, behavior, benefit, and cost driving your inner dialogue. 5. Balance your information consumption with mindful integration to prevent your inner critic from growing louder—apply what you learn rather than just accumulating more knowledge. Start implementing one step today and witness the shift inside yourself—your healing begins with action. MEMORABLE QUOTES > "The inner critic is not an enemy. The inner critic has good intentions. The inner critic is a benevolent protector." > "No child is ever born with an inner critic. All judgments and all criticisms are borrowed and inherited." > "In parts work, what's called unblend and befriend. Unblend means we separate ourselves from the part; befriending means it's not the enemy—it's a part that we see in a benevolent way." RESOURCES MENTIONED Family Constellation Work (as taught by Sarah Peyton) - https://sarahpeyton.com/ [https://sarahpeyton.com/] CONNECT WITH GREG Website - https://www.healing4d.com/ [https://www.healing4d.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ [https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/] 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co [https://fullcast.co] Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ [https://www.thepodosphere.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm] Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm]

13. The Warrior Archetype: What the Modern Man Misses About True Strength

📺 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus?sub_confirmation=1] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2bWo7CWS0Lv8oFB4svtar9] “The medicine’s always with you. Until you realize it for yourself, it doesn’t matter who tells you that or how many times you drink ayahuasca,” says Kyle Kingsbury, former UFC fighter turned holistic health coach, on Mental Health in a Modern World. Kingsbury shares how his journey from the physical violence and discipline of professional fighting evolved into a lifelong quest for presence, self-mastery, and ultimately spiritual awakening. He peels back the layers of the “warrior” archetype, describing how true strength lies not just in discipline but in knowing what’s worth fighting for—and balancing that drive with the softer power of the lover archetype. In this episode, Kingsbury details his transformation through martial arts, plant medicines, and deep spiritual practice, questioning the Western pursuit of constant addition—more hacks, more knowledge, more intensity—as a substitute for genuine self-understanding. From the dangers of awakening that outpaces integration to the pitfalls of spiritual ego and the necessity of real community and connection with nature, Kingsbury brings raw honesty and powerful lived experience to the table. Tune in to Mental Health in a Modern World to hear why Kingsbury believes we can’t “add” our way to healing, why the strongest among us are often the most attuned to vulnerability and connection, and what we’re missing about real rites of passage, self-acceptance, and the wisdom found in simply slowing down. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS This episode delivers practical wisdom for living with depth, purpose, and balance—here are five actionable steps to transform your life today: 1. Commit to Integration, Not Just Insight: After any powerful experience—whether plant medicine, therapy, or learning—focus on actively integrating the lessons into your daily life to create real, lasting change. 2. Master Your Shadow Through Self-Inventory: Regularly review your behaviors and patterns, especially those shaped by the warrior and other archetypes, to expose and work with your personal shadow. 3. Prioritize Community and Authentic Connection: Seek out and cultivate genuine relationships and participate in groups or circles that offer support, challenge, and authentic witnessing. 4. Balance Consumption With Contemplation: Slow down your rate of consuming information, create regular pockets of stillness and reflection, and trust when you feel the urge to pause or let go. 5. Reconnect With the Natural World: Develop a direct relationship with nature—whether through farming, sourcing your food locally, or simply spending mindful time outside. MEMORABLE QUOTES > "The warrior faces life frontally. It doesn’t avoid challenge. When I was a kid, my parents would fight, I would shut down and freeze. But in school, when things got tough, I would stand up and fight. There’s a big distinction between crumbling and confronting life head-on." > "When your rate of awakening outpaces the pace of integration, the potential downside is you lose your mind. That’s probably the biggest one, and that’s the worst one by far. There’s nothing as bad as that; I’m not even sure death is as bad as losing the mind." > "The medicine’s always with you, and until you realize it for yourself, it doesn’t matter who tells you that or how many times you drink ayahuasca. It takes you actually having access to that point to recognize it. People can tell you over and over that you’re going to be successful or have all this going for you, but until you understand it for yourself, it’s meaningless." CONNECT WITH KYLE Website - https://www.kingsbu.com/ [https://www.kingsbu.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylekingsbu/ [https://www.instagram.com/kylekingsbu/] RESOURCES MENTIONED King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette - https://amzn.to/4epm17G [https://amzn.to/4epm17G] Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal - https://amzn.to/4uR23c5 [https://amzn.to/4uR23c5] Gene Keys by Richard Rudd - https://amzn.to/4frFJki [ https://amzn.to/4frFJki] How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! by Paul Chek - https://amzn.to/4uQYItt [https://amzn.to/4uQYItt] CONNECT WITH GREG Website - https://www.healing4d.com/ [https://www.healing4d.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ [https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/] 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co [https://fullcast.co] Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ [https://www.thepodosphere.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm] Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm]

12. Mediumship: How to Know If You’re Really Connecting With Spirit

📺 Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus?sub_confirmation=1] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2bWo7CWS0Lv8oFB4svtar9] “Spirit’s always in charge… Life is just the lily pads to getting to where we’re going to go anyway,” says Dawn Paula, evidential medium and energy healer who joins Mental Health in a Modern World to unravel the mysteries of intuition, near-death experiences, and the deep connection between the physical and spiritual realms. Having encountered profound paranormal experiences since childhood and survived a life-changing near-death event in high school, Dawn Paula has spent her life seeking out others who share these boundary-expanding encounters—and now helps clients explore their own intuitive and psychic abilities. In this immersive, hope-filled episode, Dawn Paula reveals how “the spirit world isn’t out there—it’s right here,” sharing her journey from sports medicine into massage therapy, Reiki, and ultimately, mediumship. She explains why modern society dampens our innate sensitivity, how children’s energetic gifts are shaped (and often shut down) by trauma and cultural programming, and how the rise of technology is altering our consciousness and frequency. She and Greg also dive into the purpose of soul contracts, the nuances of free will, and why embracing both the dark and the light is essential to the human experience. Tune into Mental Health in a Modern World for an unforgettable conversation on spiritual awakening, evidential mediumship, and how to reclaim your sovereignty—and your joy—on this wild, multidimensional path. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Unlock your intuitive potential and embrace your spiritual path with these actionable steps: 1. Trust your intuition—reconnect with the innate sensitivity and knowingness you had as a child. 2. Nurture your physical body—maintain your health to raise your vibration and deepen spiritual connection. 3. Approach technology mindfully—limit overwhelming input to create space for subtle awareness and intuitive growth. 4. Embrace free will—recognize your power to shape your journey through conscious choice and self-empowerment. 5. Allow yourself to play—infuse your life with joy, curiosity, and lightness on your spiritual path. Take one step today to trust yourself more and live with greater presence! MEMORABLE QUOTES > "I believe that we are really spiritual beings having this earthly human experience. As children, we're open, we're just naturally intuitive, and then society starts to desensitize us from that knowingness." > "Our intuition is one of the hardest and greatest things that we can do in being connected to source and spirit. I think that's what really desensitizes children—teaching them to go against the grain and not to trust themselves." > "The gift is being in the human body and being able to experience it all, knowing that it's not the end all, be all." CONNECT WITH DAWN Website - https://www.dawnpaula.com/ [https://www.dawnpaula.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_dawnpaula_ [ https://www.instagram.com/_dawnpaula_] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DawnPaulaPsychicMedium [https://www.facebook.com/DawnPaulaPsychicMedium] RESOURCES MENTIONED Sacred Soul Society – https://www.dawnpaula.com/sacred-soul-society [https://www.dawnpaula.com/sacred-soul-society] Waze – https://www.waze.com/ [https://www.waze.com/] Poltergeist - https://amzn.to/3PqyiiU [https://amzn.to/3PqyiiU] CONNECT WITH GREG Website - https://www.healing4d.com/ [https://www.healing4d.com/] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/ [https://www.instagram.com/4d_healing/] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus [https://www.youtube.com/@gregschmaus] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-schmaus-22929589/] 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.co [https://fullcast.co] Discover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/ [https://www.thepodosphere.com/] Mentioned in this episode: Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm] Embark on The HTM Journey MHMW - HTM [https://mental-health-in-a-modern-world.captivate.fm/htm]