Navigating Spiritual Awakening and Trauma Healing

Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this episode of “Healthy Mind, Healthy Life,” host Avik welcomes Katie Turner, a registered psychologist and author of “Fck Toxic Spirituality.” Katie shares her journey from skepticism to embracing spirituality and intuition in her practice. She discusses the challenges of integrating traditional psychological approaches with spiritual practices and highlights the importance of evidence-based training. Katie emphasizes the need to recognize red flags in spiritual communities and the potential harm of popularized spiritual beliefs. She also explores the impact of trauma and the importance of maintaining integrity while navigating spiritual awakenings. The conversation delves into the complexities of spiritual experiences and the need for professional guidance to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure safe and effective healing.