Losing Memory, Finding Meaning: A Journey Beyond Identity and Consciousness with Jessica Taylor

Spirit & Healing - 34 Years in a Therapy Room and a Lifetime on the Road Home with Phyllis E. Leavitt

There is a quieter thread that connects psychological healing and spiritual awakening, and most of us walk both paths without realising they are the same path. On Aura Room, Nazish sits with Phyllis E. Leavitt, a psychotherapist of 34 years and author of The Road Home Series, for a tender, deeply grounded conversation about what it means to come home to yourself. Phyllis shares the moment she realised her hunger for divine love was also a hunger to be loved by people, the messages she began receiving from a divine source that always pointed back to the very wounds psychology heals, and why every person's pain ultimately traces back to an injury to love and safe belonging. If you are carrying old pain, feel far from yourself, or wondering whether real healing is even possible for you, this conversation reaches you gently exactly where you are. ABOUT THE GUEST: Phyllis E. Leavitt, MA, is a psychotherapist with over 34 years of experience treating children, families, couples, and individuals through abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the long sacred work of healing. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University and co-directed the Parents United family sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe before transitioning to full-time private practice. Now retired and focused on writing and speaking, she is the author of The Road Home Series, including A Light in the Darkness (Book One), Into the Fire (Book Two), and her most recent book America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis. She lives with her husband in Taos, New Mexico. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Every person's pain ultimately traces back to an injury to love and safe belonging. The stories differ, but the wound is the same. * We are not broken, we are wounded. Coping mechanisms that look like flaws are usually the ways a younger version of us found to survive what we could not understand. * Psychology and spirituality are not separate paths. The work of healing wounds and the work of opening to divine source eventually meet, gently, in the same room. * Divine guidance does not judge or punish. The messages Phyllis received always came through love, asking what her soul came here to transform. * Listen to your own inner knowing. Most of us were taught to listen to authority or dogma, not to the deep knowing that has been quietly speaking inside us the whole time. * Do what you love. Whatever connects you to love, gardening, art, music, animals, arranging flowers, has the potential to heal you because love is the medicine. * We are here to be of service to one another. Real healing was never a solo journey to a private Nirvana, it was always meant to be shared. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: * Website: phyllisleavitt.com [https://phyllisleavitt.com] * LinkedIn: Phyllis Leavitt [https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/] * Books (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, all major booksellers):A Light in the Darkness (Book One of The Road Home Series) * Into the Fire (Book Two of The Road Home Series) * America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis * Active on: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.leavitt], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/phyllis_e_leavitt/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdxqvDK9N421AZ5TTxqUgQ] EPISODE CHAPTERS: [00:00] Welcome to Aura Room — slowing down for the deeper layers [02:30] Phyllis's realization — wanting divine love and human love at the same time [06:30] How psychology and spirituality braided back together for her [10:30] The biggest misconception about healing and where it actually begins [14:30] The core wound — every story leads back to love and safe belonging [18:00] Listening within — trusting your own inner knowing without dogma [22:00] The dark room and the moments of divine love that visited her [26:00] A closing word — what your soul has been quietly working with all along (timestamps approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? 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Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #AuraRoom #SpiritualHealing #PsychotherapyAndSpirit #InnerWork #DivineGuidance #HealingJourney #PhyllisLeavitt #AmericaInTherapy #TheRoadHomeSeries #ChildhoodHealing #FamilyDynamics #SoulPurpose #SafeBelonging #ListenWithin #AwakeningJourney

Soul Recovery and the 9-Step Path to Healing and Awakening with Rev Rachel Harrison

Awakening rarely arrives the way we imagine it. Not a single thunderclap of clarity, more often a quiet, slow unweaving of the patterns that have run our lives without our permission. On Aura Room, Rev Rachel Harrison joins Shreya to share what awakening actually feels like, what makes it possible, and how anyone can begin the path. Raised Tibetan Buddhist, shaped by years in 12-step recovery, and now the voice behind the Recover Your Soul podcast with over a million downloads, Rachel speaks with rare honesty about addiction as a soul wound, the quieter forms of control most of us live inside, and the nine-step Soul Recovery Process she built from her own becoming. If something in you has been quietly asking to come home, this episode is the doorway. ABOUT THE GUEST: Rev Rachel Harrison is a spiritual teacher, coach, metaphysical minister, and host of the Recover Your Soul podcast, a top 1% global show with over a million downloads. She is the creator of the Recover Your Soul™ process, a nine-step spiritual path for healing from addiction, codependency, control, and people pleasing. Her memoir Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Journey of Healing from Addiction, Codependency, and People-Pleasing is available now on Amazon. Rachel lives in Colorado and continues to teach, write, and guide others home to themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Awakening is rarely a single moment. It is the slow unraveling of beliefs, patterns, and stories that have shaped how we love and how we hide. * For many, addiction is not really about the substance. It is a soul wound, a broken heart, a way of trying to be okay in a world that overwhelmed us. * What we call control is often a search for safety we already carry within. Putting our power outside ourselves keeps us stuck. * Codependency is not always intensity. Sometimes it is the quiet belief that if everyone around us is okay, then we can be okay too. * The Soul Recovery Process begins with a single decision, the willingness to see yourself differently. Once that decision is made, the path reveals itself. * Whether life is blissful or breaking, the experience has value. Awakening is being fully present with who you are, especially when it is hard. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: * Website: recoveryoursoul.net [https://www.recoveryoursoul.net] * Book on Amazon: Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Journey of Healing from Addiction, Codependency, and People-Pleasing [https://www.amazon.com/Recover-Your-Soul-Codependency-People-Pleasing/dp/1968960058] * Podcast: Recover Your Soul (available on Apple, Spotify, and all major platforms) * Instagram: @recoveryoursoulpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/recoveryoursoulpodcast/] * YouTube: Recover Your Soul Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp4HHuMSxNeOSyEo3WViQH9ggAF9w7Xal] EPISODE CHAPTERS: [00:00] Welcome to Aura Room — tuning into what is felt, not just spoken [02:30] Rachel's awakening in February 2018 and the soul beneath the substance [06:45] Raised Tibetan Buddhist — falling into humanness and the broken heart [10:30] Why awakening is rarely a thunderclap, and what unfolds instead [14:15] Costa Rica, the ocean, and the gift of presence in the difficult moments [18:00] Control, codependency, and the safety we keep searching for outside [22:30] Rachel's mother, the house that burned, and the practice of impermanence [26:00] The 9-Step Soul Recovery Process — from decision to shining your light [30:00] A closing word — your soul knows the way home, even when your mind does not (timestamps approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ [https://www.podhub.club/] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows [https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows] 🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest [https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #AuraRoom #SoulRecovery #RecoverYourSoul #SpiritualAwakening #Codependency #PeoplePleasing #ControlAddiction #MetaphysicalTeachings #TibetanBuddhism #InnerWisdom #HigherPower #ConsciousLiving #HealingJourney #LettingGoControl #SpiritualGrowth #NewThought

Awakening Through Uncertainty and the Evolution of Human Consciousness with Christina Samycia

What if the confusion, exhaustion, and emotional unrest so many people feel today are signs of awakening rather than breakdown? On Aura Room, spiritual and holistic psychologist Christina Samycia explores humanity’s collective shift in consciousness. This episode is for anyone questioning old systems, searching for deeper meaning, or trying to find peace during uncertain times. Christina shares insights on inner healing, emotional triggers, victim consciousness, nature connection, and why personal transformation matters in collective change. ABOUT THE GUEST: Christina Samycia is a spiritual and holistic psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience. She is the author of Evolving Consciousness and The Journey of Discovering Inner Peace and offers retreats near Mount Shasta. EPISODE CHAPTERS: * 00:00 – Technology struggles and warm introduction * 03:10 – Christina’s awakening during 2020 * 08:25 – What collective consciousness really means * 13:40 – Victim consciousness and personal sovereignty * 18:05 – Why upheaval can be part of healing * 22:12 – Inner peace, triggers, and emotional healing * 27:05 – Trusting your intuition during uncertain times KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Growth often begins through discomfort and questioning * Healing yourself contributes to collective healing * Nature can help regulate emotional overwhelm * Emotional triggers can reveal unresolved inner patterns * Conscious living starts with self-awareness and sovereignty HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Website: Christina Samycia Official Website [https://christinasamyciapsyd.com/] Learn more about and purchase her books as well as find information regarding the presentations, her quarterly retreats and guided tours of the sacred sites at Mt. Shasta. 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ [https://www.podhub.club/] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows [https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows] 🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest [https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. > > #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #Consciousness #SpiritualGrowth #InnerPeace #MentalWellness #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #CollectiveHealing #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #Awakening #HolisticHealth #HumanConnection #PurposeDrivenLife

Losing Memory, Finding Meaning: A Journey Beyond Identity and Consciousness with Jessica Taylor

In this episode of Aura Room, hosted by Archita, we sit with Jessica Taylor, whose life changed after a severe brain injury erased her memories, identity, and understanding of reality. This conversation is for anyone questioning identity, purpose, or the nature of consciousness. Jessica shares how, in losing everything, she discovered a deeper connection to spirituality, energy, and what she calls “universal consciousness.” This episode invites you to explore healing, awareness, and what it means to truly evolve beyond the self. About the Guest: Jessica Taylor experienced a life-altering brain injury that erased her memory and reshaped her understanding of life. She later spent years studying spirituality, theology, and consciousness, and authored books on her experiences. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Losing identity after brain injury 04:20 Living between two realities 08:15 The “third eye” experience 13:40 Rediscovering knowledge through study 18:10 Spirituality vs organized belief systems 22:30 Consciousness, energy, and human connection 27:10 Raising awareness and inner frequency Key Takeaways: * Identity is not fixed; it can be rebuilt from awareness * Emotional states shape inner growth and perception * Curiosity can guide healing when memory fails * Spiritual inquiry can offer meaning in chaos * Compassion and gratitude elevate inner resilience How to Connect With the Guest: Website: http://jessicaetaylor.org/ [http://jessicaetaylor.org/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-elizabeth-taylor-a98b8a16/] | Twitter [https://x.com/JessicaETaylor1] 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ [https://www.podhub.club/] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows [https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows] 🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest [https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. > > #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthmatters #spiritualgrowth #selfawareness #healingjourney #consciousness #innerpeace #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #emotionalwellbeing #selfdiscovery #spiritualawakening #resilience #humanconnection

What Is the Medicine in This? Reframing Pain Into Purpose with Kerri Hummingbird

In this episode of Aura Room, hosted by Archita, we sit with Kerri Hummingbird to explore a deeper way of understanding pain, patterns, and healing. This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly searching for meaning beneath their struggles. You’ll walk away with a gentler, more empowering perspective on healing—not as something to fix, but something to meet, understand, and integrate. About the Guest: Kerri Hummingbird is a medicine woman, mentor, and founder of Inner Medicine Training. She is also a bestselling author and host of the Soul Nectar Show, guiding people toward self-awareness and inner healing for over 30 years. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – The question that changes everything 02:30 – Kerri’s breaking point and inner shift 07:15 – Why traditional healing didn’t feel complete 12:40 – Redefining “medicine” beyond pills 18:10 – Repeating patterns and soul curriculum 24:20 – Practical tools for emotional release 28:00 – A gentle message for the listener Key Takeaways: * Healing begins when you stop asking “why me” and start asking “what is this teaching me” * Not all medicine is physical—life experiences themselves can heal * Repeating patterns often point to deeper inner lessons * Self-witnessing is a powerful emotional release tool * Validation of your own feelings accelerates healing How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://kerrihummingbird.com [https://kerrihummingbird.com] Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or p 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik] 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. > Refer a Guest > Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ [https://www.podhub.club/] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows [https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows] 🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest [https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthmatters #healingjourney #innerhealing #selfawareness #emotionalwellness #personalgrowth #mindfulness #spiritualgrowth #selfreflection #healingtools #resilience #innerpeace #podcastlife