Expanding Consciousness

by Michael Wally and Nikolas Haag

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How to connect to your higher self & escape the matrix. Two software engineers deconstruct together what they learned about spirituality, non-duality and the human experience. We explore to sharpen our awareness, make life more enjoyable, be little kinder, become more authentic, less reactive, more present & ultimately expand our consciousness. For Feedback & Inquiries: [email protected]

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April 12, 2025

Healing with Horses: Trauma Recovery Through Equine Therapy with Carmen Theobald | Ep. 57

Our guest's links:<a href="https://horsesensenorth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Carmen's Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/horsesensenorth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Carmen's Instagram</a> In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Carmen Theobald, a coach, farrier, and equine therapy facilitator, who shares her extraordinary journey from a trauma surviver to healing and thriving through her deep connection with horses. Carmen explains how equine therapy supports trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, and emotional authenticity. We explore the science behind coherence, heart frequency, and real-time biofeedback from horses, and learn how horses can mirror our emotional states—teaching us how to be grounded, present, and connected. From deeply moving personal stories to practical insights on trauma, embodiment, and interspecies healing, this conversation opens up a whole new world of what it means to heal through relationship—with ourselves, others, and the natural world. Timestamps: • 00:00 – Intro: Meet Carmen Theobald and the Power of Equine Therapy • 01:23 – Carmen’s Story: Trauma, Survival, and a Turning Point • 04:23 – Leaving Everything Behind: Volunteering on a Horse Farm • 06:23 – Learning Relationship Through Horses: Strength and Vulnerability • 08:23 – The Science: Heart Frequencies, Nervous System Regulation, and Biofeedback • 10:23 – Coherence, HeartMath, and the Role of Energetic Fields • 13:23 – Horses as Partners in Healing, Not Tools • 15:23 – Ancient Relationships with Horses and a Call for Reconnection • 17:23 – Do All Horses Do This Work? Trauma, Safety, and Healing for Horses Too • 20:23 – Consent and Choice: Why Some Horses Volunteer for Therapy • 22:23 – Grace’s Story: A Former Police Horse’s Healing Journey • 29:23 – Working with First Responders: Trauma, Sanctuary, and Trust • 33:23 – Parallels Between Human and Horse Healing Techniques • 36:23 – Boundaries and Compassion: Holding Power and Softness Together • 40:23 – The Language of the Nervous System: Our Shared Mother Tongue • 43:23 – Bottom-Up Healing: Embodied Change and Presence Over Storytelling • 45:23 – Horses as Mirrors: Real-Time Feedback and Authenticity • 48:23 – A Client Story: Incongruence, Breath, and Nervous System Repair • 51:23 – Dealing with Fear of Horses: Is There a Message in the Resistance? • 54:23 – How to Choose the Right Equine Therapy Environment • 57:23 – Carmen’s Offerings and Where to Find Her

April 2, 2025

Client-Centered Therapy by Carl Rogers: Why Being Seen Heals | Ep. 56

In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of Carl Rogers, the father of client-centered therapy. What makes his approach so revolutionary is its simplicity: authentic presence, unconditional positive regard, and deep empathy. But behind this simplicity lies a profound healing power. We talk about our personal experiences as both therapist and client with this style, how it enables emotional processing, self-acceptance, and transformation, and why Rogers’ view on authenticity might be one of the most important contributions to modern psychology. We also discuss the impact of childhood conditioning, how repressed emotions shape our lives, and how genuine human connection can be more healing than any advice. Whether you’re studying psychology, exploring your own healing path, or just curious about how to show up more authentically in your relationships—this one is for you. Timestamps: • 00:00:00 – Intro: Why Carl Rogers and Client-Centered Therapy Still Matter • 00:01:23 – What Is Client-Centered Therapy? • 00:02:23 – The Philosophy Behind It: Unconditional Positive Regard & Congruence • 00:04:23 – The Therapist’s Role: Authenticity, Empathy, and Acceptance • 00:06:23 – Why Authentic Presence Can Be So Healing • 00:08:23 – The Relationship Between Childhood Conditioning and Inauthenticity • 00:10:23 – How Rogers’ Minimalistic Approach Enables Deep Transformation • 00:13:23 – Inner Wisdom: Letting Clients Lead Their Own Healing • 00:15:23 – Practicing Client-Centered Listening in Daily Life • 00:17:23 – Seeing People as Their Highest Selves: An Experiment in Perception • 00:19:23 – Challenges in Practicing Non-Directive Therapy • 00:22:23 – Authenticity Requires Vulnerability: Can You Face Your Emotions? • 00:24:23 – The Power of Feeling Repressed Emotions Fully • 00:27:23 – Where Emotional Blocks Come From and How They Form • 00:29:23 – Reclaiming Joy and Reconnecting with Your Inner Child • 00:31:23 – Carl Rogers’ Radical Views on Education and Group Learning • 00:34:23 – Trusting the Intelligence of the Group: A Humanistic Alternative • 00:36:23 – How Rogers Challenged the Psychiatric Mainstream • 00:38:23 – Pairing Science with Empathy: Rogers’ Unique Legacy • 00:41:23 – Shining a Light on the Problem of Inauthenticity • 00:43:23 – Bonus Preview: Nonviolent Communication and Next Episode Teaser • 00:47:23 – Listener Prompt: Have You Experienced Human-Centered Therapy?

March 24, 2025

PSIP Deep Dive 2: Unlocking Trauma Through the Nervous System | Ep. 55

In this follow-up episode on Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP), we explore how trauma gets stored in the nervous system—and what it takes to release it. From car accidents to childhood wounds, many people unknowingly carry unresolved trauma that keeps them stuck in patterns of fear, dissociation, or numbness. We take a closer look at the defense cascade, the therapeutic role of cannabis, and how PSIP creates space for deeply vulnerable states to emerge and be processed. We also discuss the challenges of breaking through protective blocks, the potential of democratizing trauma healing tools, and the vital importance of embodiment, awareness, and relationship in therapy. If you’re curious about how deep trauma work actually functions—or if you’ve ever wondered why some therapeutic methods fall short—this episode is packed with insights. Timestamps: • 00:00:00 – Introduction: Revisiting PSIP and Trauma Work • 00:02:23 – Mapping the Nervous System: The Defense Cascade Explained • 00:04:23 – Case Study: A Car Accident and Unresolved Activation • 00:06:23 – Why Calming Techniques Aren’t Always the Answer • 00:08:23 – Allowing Activation to Complete: The Key to Healing • 00:10:23 – How PSIP Compares to CBT and Exposure Therapy • 00:12:23 – The Role of Cannabis in Trauma Processing • 00:15:23 – Creating a Safe Container for Vulnerability • 00:18:23 – Why Cannabis Alone Doesn’t Trigger Trauma Release • 00:20:23 – Therapist Presence and Intention as Catalysts • 00:23:23 – Trust, Safety, and the Therapist–Client Relationship • 00:26:23 – Why Facilitators Need Lived Experience • 00:29:23 – Training Requirements in Psychedelic Therapy Models • 00:33:23 – Can We Democratize Trauma Healing? • 00:36:23 – Solo Models and the Challenge of Accessibility • 00:39:23 – Navigating Expanded States Without a Therapist • 00:42:23 – Mapping Trauma Healing Across Individuals • 00:44:23 – States of Consciousness and the Default Mode Network • 00:47:23 – How Trauma Narrows Awareness and Experience • 00:50:23 – The Energy Cost of Suppressing Trauma • 00:53:23 – Conclusion: From Emergency Mode to Awareness

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