Best Relational Neuroscience Podcasts (2025)

In this episode I host a dialogue between Dr Caroline van Damme and Lama Justin von Bujdoss.Dr Caroline Van Damme is an adult psychiatrist and family and systemic psychotherapist specialising in chronic psychotic disorders, and co-teacher of Buddhist guru and Sowa Rigpa doctor Nida Chenagtsang. Lama Justin von Bujdoss is an American Buddhist teache…

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287. How horses teach us to reset after a fumble? 6:05

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In moments of failure or frustration, horses don’t dwell, they reset, realign, and move forward. Through their calm, present-centered mindset, they show us how to handle life’s missteps with grace and grit. This video explores Equine Resilience Lessons that mirror our own emotional journey. From Horses Overcoming Mistakes to Life Lessons from Horse…

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123 Why We Gather: The Neuroscience Behind Corporate Worship (with Dr. Joshua Cockanye) 45:42

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Is corporate worship just the transfer of information? Or to whip up our emotions into a frenzy? Or does corporate worship do something else? In this episode, host Geoff Holsclaw engages with Reverend Dr. Joshua Cockayne about corporate worship, joint attention in spiritual formation, and perspectives from developmental psychology, attachment theor…

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122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd) 37:59

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Have you felt overwhelmed and flattened by the sheer amount of noise and distraction in your home, your schedule, and your brain? In our fast-paced culture, is it possible to set up our families and children to thrive? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff welcomes Sarah Boyd, writer, child development expert, and founder of R…

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Special: Understanding Sexualized Play in Therapy with Dr. Jodi Mullen 48:24

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One of the most highly requested topics in play therapy is finally here—understanding sexualized play in the playroom. In this deeply insightful episode, Lisa Dion is joined by Dr. Jodi Mullen, a leading expert in play therapy and child trauma, to explore what it means when sexualized play emerges in sessions. 🔹 How to trust your felt sense as a cl…

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Ep314: Me & My Gurus - Ani Pema 1:09:02

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In this episode I am joined by Ani Pema, an American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist religion and former swami in the Siddha Yoga organisation.Ani Pema recalls her childhood in Boise Idaho, her high flying career in fashion working for Vogue magazine, and how dissatisfaction with the American dream set her on a spiritual search.Ani Pema details her six…

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286. Reclaim Calm: Polyvagal Tools for Healing | Gloria Lybecker 15:28

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In this episode of The Healing You Method Podcast, Gloria Lybecker explores Polyvagal Theory explained in simple, powerful terms, helping you deepen your understanding of your nervous system and how it affects your emotions, stress, and healing journey. Learn how awakening the vagus nerve for wellbeing can support mental health, ease anxiety, and u…

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121 Evolving Narcissism, Attacks on Empathy, and Raising Up Resilient Churches (with Dr. Chuck DeGroat) 44:06

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Is society producing more narcissists, or producing more people susceptible to abuse by narcissists? How has narcissism evolved in our internet age? In this episode, we explore the evolving nature of narcissism in the internet age and its impact on church communities. We discuss the shift from authority-based to algorithm-based influence, the rise …

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285. How to be more productive? | Gloria Lybecker | The Healing You Method Podcast 7:48

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Have you ever felt the urge to do more? To be better? but you just can’t. You are physically not able to reach your full potential that you know you have Let’s learn some habits of highly productive people, that help in overcoming procrastination to reach your true potential. The habit of healing . Productivity hacks, time management, focus boost t…

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Marichka with Daughters of Donbas and Elena with Tango in Wellfleet 30:05

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Send us a text Ukrainian-born singer Marichka Marczyk reports on her interviews with families who were in Russian camps. Just back from being embedded with a battalion in Kiev and Donbas, she shares her recent experience there, as well as her new single from her music project educating people about the abduction of 20,000 Ukrainian children. Medica…

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120 The FISH Model: Beyond Modern Impasses to Spiritual and Emotional Health (with Dr. Marcus Warner) 39:10

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What are the limitations of our modern approaches to discipleship and spiritual formation? How do our neural pathways connect to our spiritual pathways? Does brain-wiring connect to spiritual warfare? And how does this all connect to our identity in Christ? In this episode of the Attach To God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw delves into the intersecti…

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195. When the Body Remembers: Psychosensory Healing, Play Therapy & the Wisdom Within with Kim Barthel 42:26

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She’s back—and the energy in the room just elevated. In one of the most moving and illuminating episodes to date, Lisa Dion reunites with internationally renowned occupational therapist, author, and teacher Kim Barthel—one of the most beloved guests in the podcast’s history. Together, they take us deep into the world of psycho-sensory interventions…

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Ep313: Modern Spirit Worker - Mary Shutan 3 1:41:03

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In this episode I am once again joined by Mary Shutan: author, occultist, and spiritual teacher. Mary explains her activities as a modern spirit worker, reveals how to form and maintain working relationships with spirits, details the difference between spirit pacts and contracts, and warns about the unintended consequences of making deals with unkn…

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119 Finding Miracles Between Doubt and Joy (with singer-songwriter Andy Squyres) 47:04

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In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw chats with singer-songwriter and poet Andy Squyres about his faith journey, his time in Santa Cruz, and reconciling disappointment with hope. They discuss his creative process, dealing with grief and deconstruction, and the significance of embracing both doctrinal depth and authen…

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Special: The 3 Types of Relationships in Play Therapy with Parents & Caregivers 27:36

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What makes working with parents and caregivers feel smooth—or challenging—in play therapy? In this insightful episode, Lisa Dion explores three distinct types of relationships that shape our interactions with parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process. Understanding these dynamics can transform your approach, helping you create deeper, more …

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All Our Relations: Art of the Wampanoag Nation 29:52

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Send us a text In this podcast visual artists Penny Gamble-Williams and Jennifer Staples of Bowen's Arrow and storyteller/musician Mwalim Daphunkee Professor talk about the landmark gallery exhibition, All Our Relations: Art of the Wampanoag Nation happening now through June 29th at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. The exhibition is co-curated by Ma…

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Ep312: Disciple of Wu Dang - Johan Hausen 1:38:45

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In this episode I am joined by Johan Hausen, Taoist teacher, translator, Chinese medicine practitioner, and founder of Purple Cloud Press.Johan shares his life story from years of competitive Tae Kwon Do, through his travels and travails in China in search of a master, and to his eventual training and discipleship in the Wu Dang mountains.Johan ref…

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284. How survival shapes emotions | Gloria Lybecker | The Healing You Method Podcast 7:31

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We are wired to survive. But survival in society often means surrendering parts of ourselves. The instinct to belong runs deep, so deep that we trade authenticity for approval, expression for acceptance. In a world shaped by silent expectations, the tension between conformity and individuality becomes a quiet battle within. The psychology of fear a…

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118 Beyond Discipleship: The Future of Spiritual Formation (with Kyle Strobel) 38:16

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What exactly is spiritual formation? Is it similar or different than discipleship? And who is having this conversation about spiritual formation anyway? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosted by Geoff Holsclaw and produced by Embodied Faith, the focus is on spiritual formation—what it is, how it compares to discipleship, and its fu…

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194. Introducing Family Constellation Work: A Systemic Lens for Play Therapists 44:00

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🎙️ She’s back! In her fourth appearance, Lisa welcomes the deeply loved and returning guest Mili Sarmiento Shoemaker—bilingual therapist, teacher, and Certified Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisor and Trainer—to introduce a brand-new topic to the podcast: Family Constellation Work. Rooted in systemic and ancestral wisdom, this conversation explores …

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Awe, Wonder, & Saving a Goat 45:35

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In this episode, journey with Kristin through magical synchronicities as she unexpectedly rescues a trapped goat. Discover how life improves when you dare to heal yourself, teach your brain to notice everyday magic, and show your body how to navigate life from awe and wonder. 0:00 - Saving a Goat Stuck in a Fense 14:44 - Parallel Reality 21:42 - Re…

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Ep311: Neuroscience of Yogic Death Practice - Dr Tawni Tidwell, Dr Michael Sheehy, Julian Schott 1:52:15

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This trialogue continues a series of discussion exploring the latest interdisciplinary research into tantric completion stage practices such as yogas of dream, sleep, and death.Dr Tawni Tidwell is a biocultural anthropologist and doctor of traditional Tibetan medicine. Dr Michael Sheehy is the Director of Research at the Contemplative Sciences Cent…

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283. Unraveling Thought Patterns | Gloria Lybecker | The Healing You Method Podcast 7:09

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Welcome to another episode of The Healing You Method Podcast with Gloria Lybecker, where we dive deep into the psychology of thinking patterns and explore how your mind creates and sometimes traps you in mental loops. In this episode, Gail and I dive deeper into the world of mind mapping techniques, we understand the pattern of perceptions and deco…

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5 Films at the Provincetown Film Festival 28:45

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Send us a text Director Kahane Corn Cooperman and producer Innbo Shim talk about their film, Creede USA, about the impact of a theater on a small conversative mountain town that saw its boom when it was established for mining in the late 1800s. Filmmaker Kim A. Snyder tells the story of book banning and witch hunt of librarians in Texas and Florida…

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117 Finding Emotional Health While Helping Other: or, Healing Leadership Trauma (with Sheila and Nicholas Rowe) 51:27

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In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, we explore the often overlooked emotional struggles faced by leaders. Our guests are Nicholas and Sheila Wise Rowe. Nicholas Rowe is the Haslin Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. And Sheila Wise Row is a seasoned counselor and author (and previous podcast guest)…

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Special: Reflective & Relational Play Therapy Supervision: A Deep Dive with Lisa Dion & Guests 37:33

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What makes play therapy supervision truly effective? In this first-ever Lessons from the Playroom episode on supervision, Lisa Dion is joined by Polly Douglass, Kim Buller, and Khris Rolfe—three extraordinary play therapists and top supervisors at the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Together, they explore the power of reflective and relational s…

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Steve James Interviewed on the Gabi Koyenov Podcast 1:24:19

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I was recently interviewed by ⁨@gabikoyenov⁩ about a wide range of topics for his podcast. ...Gabi's shownotes:In this enlightening episode, I'm joined by Steve James, known as Guru Viking, who delves into his unique life experiences and the genesis of his intriguing persona. Steve shares insights from living on a boat, his personal religious explo…

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Ep310: 10 Unanswered Questions - Dhammarato 1:28:41

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In this episode, I am once again joined by Dhammarato: a lineage teacher in the Thai Buddhist tradition. Dhammarato critiques Western and Asian Buddhist forms, including the Mahasi method, and addresses misconceptions about stream entry.Dhammarato comments on The Shorter Discourse to Mālunkyāputta, explains why the Buddha refused to teach on certai…

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Validation of L-type calcium channel blocker amlodipine as a novel ADHD treatment through cross-species analysis, drug-target Mendelian randomization, and clinical evidence from medical records 9:41

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common condition that, for a lot of people, is difficult to treat. The drugs that exist have a number of adverse side effects, and about 25 percent of patients don’t respond to existing drugs. And so a team of researchers in Iceland, led by Karl Karlsson, professor of biomolecular engineering …

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Theater and History Converge with Teacher Emerald Walker at Undesirable Elements 24:53

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Send us a text Emerald Trinket Walker discusses teaching history through music, movement and performance. Her program Undesirable Elements at Global Kids has performed at many locations including Columbia University, Council on Foreign Relations, Lincoln Center Institute, Apollo Theater, Sarah Lawrence College, Schomburg Center for Research in Blac…

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116 Neurodiversity and Attachment: Bridging the Gap (with Barbara Grant) 41:21

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Does neurodiversity impact relational attachments? What does secure and insecure attachment look like for those who aren’t neurotypical? In this episode of the Attachment to God podcast, hosts Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw are joined by Barbara Grant, a specialist in autism and neurodiverse couples coaching. They talk about how neurodiversity impacts rela…

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193. Unleashing your Creativity: A Conversation with Mama Owls Minis 46:36

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In this heartfelt and most inspiring episode, Lisa sits down with Catherine and Alicia Denham—the visionary clinical duo behind Mama Owls Minis, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisors with over 40 years of combined experience. Together, they explore the messy, meaningful, and magical journey of creativity in play…

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115 Anchored in Love: The Center of the Apostle Paul's Theology (with Dr. Nijay Gupta) 52:07

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Scholars of the Apostle Paul have long debated the so-called center of Paul’s theology, focusing on themes like justification by faith, reconciliation, union with Christ, and the apocalyptic triumph of God in Christ. But what if love really is the heart of the gospel that he preached? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, we welcome Nija…

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Ep309: My Radical Life - Lopon Yudron Wangmo 2 1:20:20

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In this episode, I am once again joined by Lopon Yudron Wangmo, American teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and author of several books including her recent “Clearing the Way to Awakening”.Lopon Yudron Wangmo shares the story of her life, her childhood with a spiritualist mother, anecdotes of childhood psychic explorations in automatic writing and other t…

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282. Fears, Control and Reaction | Gloria Lybecker | The Healing You Method Podcast 12:13

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Why does fear seem to run the show—and how do we take the power back? Welcome to another episode of The Healing You Method Podcast. In this episode, Gail and I talk about overcoming fear techniques. We learn how fear controls and psychology of fear response. More often than not, People’s life looks easier from afar, but what we are not able to see …