S2E8| Mediumship, Tarot & Trauma-Informed Therapy: Paula Benhaddad's Journey

S2E8| Mediumship, Tarot & Trauma-Informed Therapy: Paula Benhaddad's Journey

Get ready to be inspired. This episode is a story of transformation, intuition, and deep healing. Psychotherapist and Medium Paula Ben Haddad joins The Woo-Woo Therapist Podcast to share her journey through psychic mediumship development, earth-based practices, and becoming a mental health professional. It's a rich conversation about weaving spirituality andtherapy together to deepen how we heal and how we understand ourselves. Are you craving a deeper connection? Do you feel the pull to blend the healing arts with your own spiritual gifts? This episode goes straight into radical authenticity, where psychic mediumship, mental health, and nature meet,and what that meeting point can teach us about our inner and outer worlds. Meet Paula Benhaddad: Paula Benhaddad has been working with tarot and developing her intuition for more than 35 years, starting with vivid dreams and a natural sensitivity that sparked a lifelong path into psychic medium development. She trained as a medium at the White Feather Psychic Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, and went on to study with Gordon Smith, and she still deepens her practice today within a long-standing development group in Fife, Scotland. Tarot remains a reflective, soulful part of her life, Alongside her spiritual work, Paula is also a psychotherapist and a Counsellor Member of COSCA (Counsellingand Psychotherapy in Scotland), a separate and grounded role that shapes the calm, compassionate presenceshe brings to this conversation. In this episode: * Paula's journey from vivid dreams in her twenties to becoming a working medium and psychotherapist. * Why attending group development circles and sitting in the power mediations helps grow your psychic mediumship skills. * Why personal therapy for therapists matters, and how trauma-informed, spiritually-integrated care starts from within. * Tarot and intuition as mirrors for your soul's journey and personal growth. * How eco-therapy and outdoor practice bring a grounded, holistic layer to spiritual and psychotherapy work. Connect with Paula Benhaddad: Website: Clearheartcounselling.co.uk [https://clearheartcounselling.co.uk/] Join the Conversation: If you're a therapist who is also witchy, an energy practitioner, professional tarot reader, astrologer, medium, or healer integrating psychology and spirituality, I'd love to connect with you. Interested in being a guest on The Woo-Woo Therapist Podcast? Reach out: hello@kathleenstark.co [hello@kathleenstark.co] Connect with Kathleen Stark: Instagram: @woo_woo_therapist [https://www.instagram.com/woo_woo_therapist/] YouTube: The Woo-Woo Therapist Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUBZAWlo1cQ&t=10s] Website: kathleenstark.co [https://www.kathleenstark.co/] Thank You for Listening: If this episode resonated with you, I'd be grateful if you left a review or shared it with someone who might needto hear it. Every review, every share, and every conversation helps this community grow and reminds someoneelse that they don't have to choose between the practical and the magical. Until next time, stay curious, trust your intuition, and remember that your healing journey is uniquely your own.Take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and keep showing up for yourself. I'll meet you back here soon. Blessed Be💜 Kathleen Stark | The Woo-Woo Therapist Disclaimer: The content and conversations shared on this podcast are offered for educational purposes, self-reflection, and community connection. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or professional advice, and listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Please take what resonates and leave the rest.

S2E7|The Power of Astrology, Sex & Releasing Shame with Shamelessly Sexy Jackie

Are you ready to ignite your authentic self, shed shame, and truly understand the divine connection between sexuality, spirituality, and your birth chart? Jackie Golob, known as Shamelessly Sexy Jackie, joins me for a conversation that blows the lid off shame around sex, astrology, and spirituality. A former certified sex therapist turned holistic astrologer, Jackie shares her own journey from clinical practice into astrology as a tool for healing sexual trauma and reclaiming pleasure. We talk about how your birth chart can reveal the roots of sexual shame, why so many women (and men) hide parts of themselves to feel accepted, and what it actually looks like to release shame and step into intimacy without apology. Jackie breaks down how astrology and spirituality work together as a path to sexual healing, self-discovery, and owning your full, authentic self. If you're ready to heal your relationship with intimacy, understand your birth chart on a deeper level, and break free from the shame that's been running the show, this episode is for you. In this episode: * How Jackie went from certified sex therapist to holistic astrologer * Using your birth chart as a tool for sexual healing and self-discovery * Releasing spiritual shame around sex and sexuality * Reclaiming pleasure and intimacy without apology * Breaking free from societal conditioning around sex and shame Connect with Jackie Golob: Website: ⁠https://stayshameless.com/ [https://stayshameless.com/] Instagram: ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lesleyanneburke/]shamelesslysexyjackie [https://www.instagram.com/shamelesslysexyjackie/] YouTube: Shameless Psychic Jackie [https://www.youtube.com/@shamelesslysexyjackie] Join the conversation: If you're a therapist, witch, energy practitioner, professional tarot reader, astrologer, medium, or healer integrating psychology and spirituality, I'd love to connect with you. Interested in being a guest on The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast? Please reach out to:⁠⁠ hello@kathleenstark.co⁠⁠ [ hello@kathleenstark.co] To connect with Kathleen Stark: Instagram: ⁠⁠woo_woo therapist ⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/woo_woo_therapist/] YouTube: ⁠⁠The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWooWooTherapistPodcast] Website: ⁠⁠https://www.kathleenstark.co/⁠⁠ [https://www.kathleenstark.co/] Thank You for Listening: If this episode resonated with you, I'd be grateful if you left a review or shared it with someone who might need to hear it. Every review, every share, and every conversation helps this community grow and reminds others that they don't have to choose between the practical and the magical. Until next time, stay curious, trust your intuition, and remember that your healing journey is uniquely your own. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and keep showing up for yourself. I'll meet you back here soon. Blessed be. 💜 Kathleen Stark | The Woo Woo Therapist Disclaimer: The content and conversations shared on this podcast are offered for educational purposes, self-reflection, and community connection. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or professional advice, and listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Please take what resonates and leave the rest.

S2E6| The Healing Power of Art, Symbolism & Shadow Work with Leslie Burke

What if creativity isn't just something we do, but a pathway to healing? In this episode of The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Lesley Burke, LPC, ATR-BC, to explore the connection between art therapy, symbolism, shadow work, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation. Lesley shares how Hurricane Katrina unexpectedly changed the course of her life, leading her from being a professional artist to becoming a licensed therapist and board-certified art therapist who helps others use creativity as a tool for healing. We also discuss her experience participating in MAPS psychedelic-assisted therapy research and training, and how that work expanded her understanding of trauma, creativity, and the healing process. Whether you're a therapist, artist, or simply curious about your own creative process, this conversation invites you to see creativity as more than self-expression. It can become a powerful tool for self-awareness, reflection, and transformation.Key Takeaways * Creativity can become a gentle pathway for healing when words are difficult to find. * Symbolism often reveals emotions, beliefs, and parts of ourselves that are ready to be seen. * Shadow work invites us to approach ourselves with curiosity rather than judgment. * Healing can happen through both conversation and creative expression. * Supporting the nervous system creates more space for creativity, resilience, and self-awareness. * You don't have to be an artist to experience the healing power of creating. The process itself is where transformation often begins. Connect with Lesley Burke, LPC, ATR-BC Learn more about Lesley's work as a licensed professional counselor, board-certified art therapist, and visionary artist. Website: www.lesleyanneburke.com [https://www.lesleyanneburke.com] Instagram: @lesleyanneburke [https://www.instagram.com/lesleyanneburke/] Join the conversation: If you're a therapist, witch, energy practitioner, professional tarot reader, astrologer, medium, or healer integrating psychology and spirituality, I'd love to connect with you. Interested in being a guest on The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast? Please reach out to:⁠ hello@kathleenstark.co⁠ [ hello@kathleenstark.co] To connect with Kathleen Stark: Instagram: ⁠woo_woo therapist ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/woo_woo_therapist/] YouTube: ⁠The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWooWooTherapistPodcast] Website: ⁠https://www.kathleenstark.co/⁠ [https://www.kathleenstark.co/] Thank You for Listening: If this episode resonated with you, I'd be grateful if you left a review or shared it with someone who might need to hear it. Every review, every share, and every conversation helps this community grow and reminds others that they don't have to choose between the practical and the magical. Until next time, stay curious, trust your intuition, and remember that your healing journey is uniquely your own. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and keep showing up for yourself. I'll meet you back here soon. Blessed be. 💜 Disclaimer: The content and conversations shared on this podcast are offered for educational purposes, self-reflection, and community connection. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or professional advice, and listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Please take what resonates and leave the rest.

S2E5 | Embracing Spirit and Healing with Amber Thuston, LPCC

Prepare to be inspired by Amber Thuston, LPCC, founder of Healing with Amber, where grief therapy and spiritually integrated support come together to create space for deep healing and transformation. Amber's work blends evidence-based clinical care with psychospiritual practices, offering grief counseling, spiritual counseling, evidential mediumship, intuitive tarot guidance, and community education. Her practice is rooted in compassionate, culturally aware care, with a special focus on supporting BIPOC women navigating loss, life transitions, and the search for deeper meaning. In our conversation, Amber shares her personal journey through grief, the unfolding of her mediumship, and what it means to reclaim her authentic self while honoring both her clinical training and spiritual gifts. We explore the importance of ethics, discernment, community, and trusting your own inner wisdom as you walk a path that is both practical and deeply magical. Whether you're a therapist, a healer, or someone finding your way through loss and transformation, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn't ask us to choose between science and spirit—it invites us to honor both. Key Takeaways * Amber shares the prophetic experience surrounding her grandfather's passing and how it became the catalyst for embracing her gifts as a medium and healer. * Healing doesn't have to choose between evidence-based therapy and intuitive practice. Amber explores how integrating both creates space for deeper transformation. * Learn about Amber's psycho-spiritual grief model: Acknowledge, Embody, Reconnect, Integrate, and Transform—a compassionate framework for moving through loss. * From mediumship to therapy, Amber discusses why strong boundaries, mentorship, and humility are essential for anyone doing spiritual or healing work. * We explore questioning inherited beliefs, honoring ancestral wisdom, and creating a spiritual practice that feels authentic rather than performative. * Amber speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, self-trust, and embracing the dark night of the soul as an invitation to deeper self-love, community, and personal evolution. To connect with Amber Thuston, LPCC: Website: Healing With Amber [https://www.healingwithamber.co/] Substack: Healing With Amber on Substack [https://healingwithamberco.substack.com/] YouTube: Healing With Amber YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@healingwithamberco] Join the conversation: If you're a witchy or woo-woo therapist, energy practitioner, professional tarot card reader, astrologer, or medium who'd like to be a guest on the show, I'd love to connect with you. Please reach out to: hello@kathleenstark.co [ hello@kathleenstark.co] To connect with Kathleen Stark: Instagram: woo_woo therapist [https://www.instagram.com/woo_woo_therapist/] YouTube: The Woo Woo Therapist Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheWooWooTherapistPodcast] Website: https://www.kathleenstark.co/ [https://www.kathleenstark.co/] Thank you for being part of today's conversation. If something in this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to leave a review or share it with someone who might need to hear it. Every review, every share, and every conversation helps this community grow and reminds others that they don't have to choose between the practical and the magical. Until next time, stay curious, trust your intuition, and remember: your healing journey is uniquely your own. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't, and keep showing up for yourself. I'll meet you back here soon. Blessed be💜 Disclaimer: The content and conversations shared on this podcast are offered for educational purposes, self-reflection, and community connection. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or professional advice, and listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Please take what resonates and leave the rest.

S2E4 | Healing Beyond Words: Blending Clinical and Sound Healing with Connor Romanowsky

Connor Romanowsky, a dual-licensed psychotherapist and intuitive healer, shares her inspiring journey of blending clinical expertise with spiritual practices like tarot, astral projection, and energy work. If you've ever wondered how to ethically incorporate magic and intuition into therapy or healing, this conversation is a must-listen! In this episode: * The ethics of weaving tarot and spiritual tools into clinical practice * How somatic therapy unlocks trauma healing through the body * Connor's journey through generational trauma, religious wounds & spiritual awakening * Why safety and ethical practices are the foundation of holistic healing * Astral projection and meditation for trauma recovery * The role of intuition in breaking generational cycles Connect with Connor: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/somatichealingandwellnessnj [https://www.instagram.com/somatichealingandwellnessnj] Website: http://www.somatichealingandwellness.com/ [http://www.somatichealingandwellness.com/] Email: connor@somatichealingandwellness.com [connor@somatichealingandwellness.com] Join the Conversation: If you're a witchy or woo-woo therapist, energy practitioner, professional tarot reader, astrologer, or medium who'd like to be a guest on the show, I'd love to connect with you. Please reach out at: hello@kathleenstark.co [hello@kathleenstark.co] Connect With Kathleen: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/woo_woo_therapist/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/woo_woo_therapist/] Email: hello@kathleenstark.co [hello@kathleenstark.co] Website: ⁠https://www.kathleenstark.co/⁠ [https://www.kathleenstark.co/]