Best Rachael Spyker Podcasts (2025)

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Breathing Into Belonging: A Guided Meditation 26:32

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7d ago26:32

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This is a guided meditation to help you return to your body, your breath, and your being. Gently. Honestly. With reverence. There’s a place inside you that knows how to come home. Not through effort. Not through fixing. But through breath. Through sensation. Through presence. This meditation is an invitation to meet yourself in that place. Together…

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What the Body Carries: Descent as Ceremony with Dr. Ido Cohen 1:22:42

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Dr. Ido Cohen is back! He joins Rachael for a deep and nuanced conversation about the emotional and relational work of digesting trauma. Together, they explore the space between personal experience and collective pain, and what it takes to create environments where truth, grief, and transformation can unfold. This episode moves through themes of em…

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The Mother Within: Grief, Chaos, and the Path to Secure Belonging (Mackenzie Amara) 1:29:28

1M ago1:29:28

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In this episode, I sit down with Mackenzie Amara for a rich and reverent conversation about the mother wound—how it lives in our bodies, our culture, and our ancestral lines. We explore grief as a spiritual excavator, the path to existential secure attachment, and what it means to surrender to love even when loss is inevitable. Mackenzie brings the…

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Metabolizing Truth: From Dissociation to Sensual Aliveness (Marisa Radha Weppner) 59:54

2M ago59:54

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In this conversation, Radha and Rachael explore the themes of transformation, self-awareness, and the importance of personal responsibility in navigating both individual and collective challenges. They discuss the role of relationships in self-discovery, the significance of open-mindedness, and the impact of the nervous system on our ability to fee…

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When the House Burns Down: On Integration & the Relational Psyche (Dr. Ido Cohen) 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

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Season 5 opens with one of the most compelling minds in the field of psychedelic integration: Dr. Ido Cohen—clinical psychologist, founder of The Integration Circle, and someone who brings rare clarity, warmth, and rigour to the transformational path. In this conversation, Rachael and Ido trace the arc from personal rupture to collective insight—be…

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6. Treehouse Project | BONUS episode: A Guided Encounter with Earth & Body 46:14

2M ago46:14

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A guided somatic journey into your body and into the body of the Earth. In this bonus episode from the Treehouse Project, Rachael shares a short, potent commentary on the origins of this guided meditation—created during a time of deep personal and political upheaval. Originally made to regulate her own nervous system while navigating a wave of coll…

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The Commodification of the Sacred: Psychedelics, Activism, & the Feminine Reclamation (Marisa Radha Weppner) 1:22:48

3M ago1:22:48

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What happens when spiritual awakening meets a collapsing world? In this pivotal episode, Rachael sits down with psychedelic therapist and spiritual activist Marisa Radha Weppner for a soul-deep conversation on truth, discernment, and sacred responsibility. Together, they name what many are afraid to: the commodification of psychedelics, the seducti…

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Myth as Medicine: Animism, Psychedelics, & Cultural Repair (Simon Yugler) 44:05

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In this episode of Deconstruction, I’m joined by Simon Yugler—depth psychotherapist, psychedelic guide, and author of Psychedelics and the Soul: A Mythic Guide to Psychedelic Healing, Depth Psychology, and Cultural Repair. Together, we spiral into the terrain of mythopoetics as a lens for meaning-making in times of upheaval and unknowing. We explor…

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5. Treehouse Project | Finale: Guided Inner Child Meditation 35:01

3M ago35:01

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This final meditation in the Treehouse Project is a tender homecoming! Created as a sanctuary for the moments when big emotions rise—when you recognize the feeling isn’t just about now, but something from long ago. This is a guided journey into the safe forest within you, where your inner child awaits your presence. Here, you’re invited to tend gen…

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4. Treehouse Project | Fear Becoming Courage: Sitting with Sensations Meditation 20:56

4M ago20:56

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The Fourth episode of the Treehouse Project, this guided meditation invites you into the depths of your own body, where sensations hold stories and fear is simply courage waiting to unfold. Born from a deeply attuned therapeutic relationship, this meditation was originally created for someone who had spent years building resilience, learning to mee…

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3. Treehouse Project | The First Meditation 31:27

4M ago31:27

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This meditation was the first one I recorded for the Treehouse Project! Though I almost did not release it. I avoided listening to it. But when I finally sat down to listen, I saw something I had not expected. I saw nervousness. I saw nervousness, but I also saw courage. I was stepping into something unknown, offering something deeply personal. And…

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2. Treehouse Project | A Guided Meditation & Story for Sleep * 37:47

4M ago37:47

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This is the second episode of the Treehouse Project, a series of six guided meditations designed to root people into their bodies, to restore the relationship between Self and Body, Us and Land. This project unfolds as an interactive multimedia art exhibit. It moves between meditation, storytelling, and direct action, This guided meditation was des…

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1. Treehouse Project | What to Remember When Waking: A Guided Morning Meditation 27:32

4M ago27:32

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This is the first episode of the The Treehouse Project | A Living Exhibition of Consciousness! The Treehouse project is a series of six guided meditations designed to root people into their bodies, to restore the relationship between Self and Body, Us and Land. I recorded these meditations in a treehouse surrounded by the living, breathing Jungle. …

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Why We Prayed to the Wi-Fi: A Heretical Act of Reverence 28:39

4M ago28:39

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What if the experiences you have shape not only who you are but how you experience reality? In this episode of Deconstruction, Rachael and Alice explore how tuning into your body can help you break free from unconscious programming, expand your awareness, and rebuild practices that feel true to you. Beginning with a spontaneous prayer to the Wi-Fi—…

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Meeting Yourself Here: A Meditation to Connect with What Is Alive Within 13:19

5M ago13:19

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This meditation is an invitation to be in active relationship with your body—to notice what is present, turn toward it with care, and allow space for energy to move. Rather than forcing change, this practice supports you in creating internal safety, attuning to your body’s wisdom, and witnessing yourself with love. With each breath, you are met exa…

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The Sky as Mirror: Archetypal Currents, Liberation, and the Messages of This Moment 25:41

5M ago25:41

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In this episode of Deconstruction, Alice and Rae bring a message of hope, capturing the energetic signature of the times inspired by the recent planetary parade on 01/25/25. Through a depth psychology lens, they explore themes of cosmic alignment, love, and liberation—examining the rise of the sacred feminine, the evolving dance of anima and animus…

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A Love Letter to our Elder: Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés 29:32

5M ago29:32

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In this unique and one-of-a-kind episode, Alice and Rae celebrate the life and teachings of their elder and muse, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, on her birthday! Reflecting on the profound ways her wisdom has shaped their lives and work, they dive into themes of prayer, shadow work, storytelling, and the transformative power of creativity and communit…

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You Belong Here: Inviting Aliveness into Connection 24:03

5M ago24:03

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Welcome to a new season of Deconstruction! In this episode, Alice & Rae step into a new chapter together as co-hosts, expanding the podcast into a deeper exploration of authenticity, belonging, and the transformative power of connection. Through reflective dialogue, they explore what it means to feel truly alive in relationship—with ourselves, each…

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Profiting from Pain: Unveiling The Mental Health Industrial Complex (Dr. Danna Bodenheimer) 1:02:27

11M ago1:02:27

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In this episode, Rachael Spyker and Dr. Danna Bodenheimer dive into the concept of the mental health industrial complex, a term that encapsulates the various industries profiting from people's suffering in the mental health field. They examine how insurance companies, treatment facilities, and other entities often prioritize profit over the well-be…

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Somatic & Relational Psychedelic Therapy: A New Era in Mental Health (Saj Razvi) 1:30:01

12M ago1:30:01

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In this conversation with Saj Razvi, Director of Psychedelic Somatic Institute, we explore Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). PSIP is a somatic trauma therapy addressing mental health concerns in psychedelic states, focusing on relational wounding and self-correction. It involves regressing to early developmental stages to heal…

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Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (Tamar Pearl & Jen Olson) 1:05:51

1y ago1:05:51

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In this conversation, Rachael, Jen, and Tamar discuss their experience training to do Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP). PSIP is a therapeutic approach that combines psychedelic substances with somatic (body-focused) techniques and interactive psychotherapy to facilitate deep emotional and psychological healing. They explore th…

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Attuned Retreats (Alice Buckley) 1:09:58

1y ago1:09:58

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In this conversation, Rachael and Alice discuss the power of creating safe containers for healing and transformation. They share their experiences of running retreats and the importance of attunement, presence, and compassion in creating a safe space. They explore the impact of relational healing and the need for safe family structures. They also d…

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Overcoming Stigma in Sex Addiction Therapy (Davis Wiggs) 48:33

1y ago48:33

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In this conversation, Davis Wiggs, a sex addiction therapist, discusses his approach to therapy and the importance of building trust and breaking barriers with clients. He emphasizes the need to work from the bottom up, addressing underlying wounds and trauma before focusing on specific addictions. Davis highlights the role of curiosity and connect…

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Beyond the Veil: Exploring Tarot and Dream Realms (Vickie Grayson) 1:08:08

1+ y ago1:08:08

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In this conversation Rachael speaks with Vickie Grayson as they discuss her passion about tarot and dreams. She discusses her early fascination with dreams and the support she received from her mother. Vickie also recounts a visitation dream she had after her grandfather passed away. She then explains how she got interested in tarot and how it help…

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Mirrors of the Soul: Authentic Relationships and Political Compassion (Alice Buckley) 1:07:39

1+ y ago1:07:39

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In this conversation, Alice and Rachael discuss the importance of embracing difficult emotions and developing a relationship with them. They explore the power of gratitude for emotions and how it can lead to healing and transformation. They also delve into the significance of authentic mirroring in relationships and the role it plays in personal gr…

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Unlocking Transformation: The Healing Power of AEDP (Zara Neukom) 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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In today's episode, Rachael speaks with Zara Neukom as they engage in a captivating conversation exploring the transformative modality of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). Zara shares her personal journey to AEDP and how it has become her clinical home, offering insights into its depathologizing framework and emphasis on the in…

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Somatic Experiencing Part II 48:45

2y ago48:45

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In this episode, I finish my talk with the master somatic practitioner and my dear friend, Tanya Wishlove. Here, she talks about the ways our bodies are hardwired for our benefit and survival. She shares how through SE practices, we can move through stuck processes looping in our system releasing them: coming home to ourselves.…

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Somatic Experiencing Part I 38:07

2y ago38:07

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In this episode, I talk with the master somatic practitioner and my dear friend, Tanya Wishlove. Tanya has been practising SE for over 15 years. She has studied trauma-informed somatic practice for over 5 years, and is currently in the 3rd year of a 4-year training program that further addresses the power of the body and nervous system to transform…

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Relational Healing II 50:04

2y ago50:04

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In this episode, I finish my talk with the brilliant entrepreneur Ryan Langford. We talk about somatic experiencing, the healing power of touch, curiosity, and wonder. Content Warning: Suicide and Abuse. https://kelownatraumatherapy.com https://www.hopeguide.com/story https://www.alchemycounselling.ca…

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Relational Healing Part I 48:14

2y ago48:14

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In this episode, I talk with the brilliant entrepreneur Ryan Langford. We discuss the idea of "what is wounded in relationship only heals in relationship" which is a core component of the therapeutic modality I use: Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). We also cover topics around embodiment, witnessing, and collective healing. Con…

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Season II 22:17

2+ y ago22:17

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Welcome back! It feels so good to be back in this space after a couple years off. This episode speaks the the 'why' beneath the purpose of this podcast and lets you know what you can expect for the season ahead. Check out Beyond the Wound., the religious trauma summit I will be co-hosting. https://www.beyondthewound.com/My practice's websitehttps:/…

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Deconstruction Part I. 1:12:20

4y ago1:12:20

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I am back after a bit of a break! This week's episode, my partner Jon interviewed me. I hope you enjoy getting to know me a little better. This episode focuses on my research, psychological conceptualization, and my therapeutic modalities. Part II focuses more on my own journey, my career moving forward, and the reasoning behind the name "Deconstru…

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The Decolonized Christian 1:12:44

4+ y ago1:12:44

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The Decolonized Christian is an Instagram handle that seeks to educate people, from an anticolonial perspective, on the (often overlooked) colonial history of Christianity. The page also amplifies post-colonial voices. It is a platform that provides resources to help people, particularly Christians, to begin the journey of decolonizing their minds …

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You Are Collective 1:04:08

4+ y ago1:04:08

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You Are Collective is an Okanagan-based, mental health social enterprise. They focus on creating empowering apparel, supportive resources and content, and collaborating with community partners to keep the conversation going around mental health and illness. You Are Collective donates a minimum of 10% of each item purchased from a collection, revenu…

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A Thought is a Thought 53:00

4+ y ago53:00

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This episode I got to sit down and chat with the author of the book "A Thought is A Thought" Nikki Hedstrom. Nikki is a first-time author from Vancouver, Canada with a passion for helping people and creating change. She has been working in the advertising industry for the past 15 years, creating immersive brand experiences, using interactive displa…

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Should We Anthropomorphize God? 51:11

4+ y ago51:11

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TW: We discuss Intimate partner violence and sexual abuse.In this episode, I got to learn from the incredible Chris Wilson. Chris is an Interfaith Minister, a community organizer, physically disabled EDS warrior, a nonbinary and queer activist, and neurodivergent extraordinare! They are currently completing their second Masters degree with this the…

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Self-Conscious vs Self-Aware 1:18:02

4+ y ago1:18:02

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In this episode of the Deconstruction podcast, I got the immense privilege of talking with Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten. Yönten is an American-born Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition who has been practising for over 26 years. Yöngten has trained under amazing teachers like Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering. She has taught all over the world, inclu…