Who We Are & What We Need (Catherine Quiring)
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| 16 Sep 2024 | Self and Community Empowerment with Erin Cuneo | 01:04:16 | |
Today on the show, I’m joined by Erin Cueno, a friend and therapy client of mine. We discuss Erin’s journey navigating work and mental health, bringing intuitiveness and social engagement and connection to her role, and we touch on ADHD, grief and loss, societal expectations, playfulness, self-worth, polyvagal theory, imposter syndrome, and finding a community. Related Resources • Prentis Hemphill (mentioned by Catherine) • Touché Amoré (mentioned by Erin) Connect with Catherine • Substack Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | Empathic Activism with Joy Malek | 01:18:09 | |
Today on the show, I’m joined by Joy Malek, LMFT. We delve into the empathic experience of feeling the pain of the world. We grieve and process the heaviness of the world, carving out space for ourselves and our personal care. Joy describes the deep nuances of what we are collectively seeing and feeling, and some paths forward including personal and collective care. Since taping this podcast, I have been working on a community space for empathic care and activism. That community, Empathic Changemakers, is now live! Click on link below to join us! Joy and I had a long, enjoyable conversation. Part 2 will be out next Monday, so stay tuned. Connect with Joy Website: joymalek.com Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers Community • Substack Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | Recovering from Autistic Burnout with Dr. Alice Nicholls | 00:41:47 | |
Dr. Alice Nichols, an autistic clinical psychologist, shares her expertise on autistic burnout, its cycles, and the importance of self-compassion and community support in recovery. The discussion delves into the nuances of navigating stress, the role of neurodiversity, and practical strategies for creating sustainable living environments. Dr. Nichols emphasizes the significance of connection and compassion in managing the challenges faced by autistic individuals, while also addressing the differences between autistic and ADHD experiences. Resources
Connect with Dr. Alice: Website - Instagram Connect with Catherine: Website - Substack - Instagram Edited by Catherine Quiring Show Notes by Catherine Quiring and AI Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | From Legalism to Liberation with Frances Cutshaw | 00:57:17 | |
Today's Guest: Frances Cutshaw Frances is a DMin student focusing her work on spiritual resilience in the aftermath of shame and creating refuge spaces beyond religious structures. Frances is particularly and personally interested in the colorful ways women recover from the nonconsensual theologies that have victimized them for centuries across geopolitical landscapes. Summary: Frances Cutshaw and Catherine Quiring discuss their personal journeys of self-discovery and overcoming shame in the context of religion and spirituality. They explore the importance of giving oneself permission to experience the full range of human emotions and to move away from shame. They also discuss the role of leadership in creating spaces of acceptance and support, and the need for leaders to have the space to experience their own emotions and ask for what they need. The conversation touches on the work of Brené Brown and the concept of shame versus shalom in religious settings. The conversation explores the themes of shame, healing, and spirituality. Catherine Quiring discusses how shame plays out in the community and how many people come from a fundamentalist Christian background. She emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to be okay with being apart from the institutional church and exploring how Christianity was misrepresented. The conversation also touches on the topics of sovereignty, embodiment, and the wisdom of the body. Catherine shares her work with the Order of Hildegard, a community that supports spiritual leaders and fosters healing and growth. Takeaways: Giving oneself permission to experience the full range of human emotions is essential for personal growth and healing. Leaders need space to experience their own emotions and ask for what they need in order to create supportive and accepting environments. The work of Brené Brown, particularly her research on shame, can be instrumental in overcoming shame and embracing vulnerability. Religious institutions can perpetuate shame, and there is a need to deconstruct and move past religious shame to promote healing and acceptance. The Order of Hildegard, founded by Frances Cutshaw, aims to create a space for individuals to explore their spirituality and overcome shame, emphasizing agency and personal growth. Shame can be a significant issue for individuals who have a problematic relationship with Christianity, and it is important to allow oneself time and permission to explore and heal from this shame. The journey of healing and spirituality involves moving away from shame and towards a sense of shalom, which includes liberation, non-binary thinking, and finding treasures within Christianity. Listening to and honoring the wisdom of the body is crucial for healing and discerning what feels safe and authentic. The Order of Hildegard provides a supportive community for spiritual leaders to explore their beliefs and grow in their understanding of themselves and their spirituality. Find Frances at: @cutshawfrances (IG) @FrancesCutshaw (fb) @orderofhildegard Frances@orderofhildegard.org https://www.orderofhildegard.org Show Notes written by AI and Catherine Quiring Editing and Logo by Catherine Quiring (I apologize for the rough edit. I'm working on a fix for it!) @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.com, cqcounseling.com | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Embracing Feminine Rage with Katie Couvillon | 00:54:01 | |
Join host Catherine Quiring, a licensed mental health counselor, and her guest Katie Couvillon, a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified coach, as they delve into the importance of honoring personal needs and fostering a needs-based society. The discussion explores self-trust, spiritual awareness, and the complex dynamics of addiction and recovery. They touch on inner healing, the significance of feminine energy, and the societal suppression of emotions like anger and rage. The conversation advocates for a balanced, collaborative approach to collective healing, stressing the reclamation of individual and communal dignity. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:08 Meet Katie Couvillon 02:14 Katie's Coaching Services 03:24 Exploring Sobriety and Recovery 06:45 Understanding Addictive Behaviors 09:36 Navigating Personal Needs and Self-Soothing 10:53 Facing Societal Expectations and Personal Advocacy 19:26 Feminine Rage and Societal Norms 25:14 The Importance of Anger and Grief 28:34 Exploring Inner Life and Agency 30:04 Activism and External Locus of Control 32:31 Materialism and Human Nature 34:35 Masculine and Feminine Energies 38:27 Social Hierarchies and Dignity 39:36 Neurodivergence and Social Norms 50:25 Healing and Integration 52:38 Conclusion and Reflection You can find Katie at: @thejourney_inward www.journeysober.com www.thejourneyinward.coach Show Notes by AI and Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | Survivor Wisdom with Sara Aird | 00:15:47 | |
Complex trauma leaves us with an incredibly ruptured relationship with ourselves, right? That’s why I’m SO excited to speak with Sara Aird, a complex trauma survivor, educator, and advocate. We discuss the single-most important factor in her own healing from complex trauma, the modalities that have been useful, the healing impact of being single-most important factor in her own healing from complex trauma, and the shift from post traumatic stress to post traumatic growth in practical, everyday terms. More about Sara: Sara is a complex trauma survivor, educator, and advocate. Through her Instagram platform @survivorwise, she shares resources and tools for trauma recovery in the context of her own healing story. Using her background in biology, education, writing, and trauma training, she breaks down complex trauma recovery into accessible and relatable packets of information offered in her Survivor Wise workbooks and courses. She has over five years of experience working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector with organizations dedicated to the prevention and healing of sexual abuse and other trauma. She is Level 1 NARM Informed Professional and has training in Internal Family Systems and Somatic Attachment. She brings her professional and lived experience into her Survivor Wise resources, where she empowers survivors to become the experts on their healing process. Her personal research and lived experience give Sara a compassionate perspective on the psychological and neurobiological impact of trauma, which makes her a valuable advocate for complex trauma recovery and survivors. Connect with Sara • Website: saraaird.com • Instagram: @survivorwise Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers Community • Substack Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Empowered Dating with Amanda Quinby | 01:04:31 | |
Online dating can sometimes feel demoralizing and overwhelming. In my conversation with Amanda Quinby, an online dating strategist with a PhD in clinical psychology. we discuss how you can transform it into one of playful empowerment. We discuss Amanda’s personal journey with online dating, the importance of self-compassion and authenticity, navigating intense connections and red flags, and expressing needs and wants and setting boundaries around those. More About Amanda Her passion is wanting to help women transform the online dating process in a way where they not only meet people who are really good fit for them, but they also feel good about themselves and feel like they’re seen and heard rather than feeling like they have to shrink themselves. • Get her free red flags checklist • Website: playfullyempowered.com • Instagram: @playfullyempowered Connect with Catherine • Substack Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Messy Healing with Sara Aird | 00:53:53 | |
Survivors hold so much wisdom for their own recovery process. When empowered to make their own choices and trust their own intuitive guidance, their healing process really opens up. But, building an empowered, healthy relationship with yourself as a trauma survivor can be really hard. In this continuation of my conversation with Sara Aird, a complex trauma survivor, educator, and advocate, we discuss how to learn to take care of yourself, the day-to-day nitty gritty of meeting your needs, how healthy behaviors can feel like threats to complex trauma survivors finding wholeness and a sense of self, and the most effective, ongoing, far-reaching, long-term effective tool in healing complex trauma – curiosity. More about Sara: Sara is a complex trauma survivor, educator, and advocate. Through her Instagram platform @survivorwise, she shares resources and tools for trauma recovery in the context of her own healing story. Using her background in biology, education, writing, and trauma training, she breaks down complex trauma recovery into accessible and relatable packets of information offered in her Survivor Wise workbooks and courses. She has over five years of experience working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector with organizations dedicated to the prevention and healing of sexual abuse and other trauma. She is Level 1 NARM Informed Professional and has training in Internal Family Systems and Somatic Attachment. She brings her professional and lived experience into her Survivor Wise resources, where she empowers survivors to become the experts on their healing process. Her personal research and lived experience give Sara a compassionate perspective on the psychological and neurobiological impact of trauma, which makes her a valuable advocate for complex trauma recovery and survivors. Related resources: • Befriending the Body (mentioned by Sara) Connect with Sara • Website: saraaird.com • Instagram: @survivorwise Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers Community • Substack Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Inner Stillness with Max Komes | 00:38:28 | |
Episode: S3E7 Title: Inner Stillness with Max Komes Description In my conversation with Max Komes, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Registered Intern, we discuss how various Eastern practices can inform our personal growth inside and outside of psychotherapy. Max shares the three different ways of being with our thoughts: reflection, contemplation, and meditation, and how each is helpful. Max also teaches us about different layers of human existence, known as koshas. We explore the wound of disconnection we all experience, and we explore creative ways to heal, reconnect, and foster healthy interconnection and community. Resources Living Resistance by Kaitlin B. Curtice Connect with Max: Website - Instagram - Substack Connect with Catherine: Website - Substack - Instagram Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 01 Jun 2024 | Decolonization with Atiq Shomar | 00:33:09 | |
Today's guest, Atiq Shomar, LCSW (they/them) is an antiracist, feminist therapist who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Atiq and Catherine met in Maegan Megginson's business coaching group. I also participated in Atiq's anti-oppressive therapist course. It led to such a deeper, and more comprehensive, understanding of systemic oppression for me, and I value Atiq's insights so much. Such as their gentle reminder at the beginning of the episode to introduce them (and others) using their pronouns. In this podcast episode, Atiq shares their insights into who we are and what we need. We discuss the essentials of fostering self-trust, understanding human nature, and the importance of historical context in therapy. The conversation highlights the impact of hierarchical systems, the role of social media in connection, the complexities of family dynamics, and the necessity of connection in overcoming isolation. Catherine and Atiq also touch on decolonizing therapy and the challenges of practicing within current systems, including mental health, concluding with recommendations for transformative readings. Decolonizing Therapy by Jennifer Mullan Decolonizing Trauma Work by Renee Linklater My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem You can find out more about Atiq Shomar and their work here: https://www.liberationcounseling.com/atiq-shomar. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:55 Guest Introduction: Atiq Shomar 01:26 Discussing Anti-Oppression and Historical Frameworks 03:25 The Importance of Land Acknowledgment 05:23 Connection and Disconnection in Modern Society 13:24 Therapeutic Approaches and Listening Differently 25:51 Challenges in Therapy and Cultural Considerations 29:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions Show Notes by AI and Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Full Moon Meditation | 00:16:12 | |
I am adding this meditation to our podcast episodes. It is a tiny taste of our live moon sessions in Empathic Changemakers. (We picked the full moon and new moon as two natural points in the month to reflect, release, and reclaim.) Our next live session will be October 2 at 10am CT for a time of new possibilities with the new moon. In today's session, we squeeze out our "sponge" after absorbing so much around us as empathic beings. We release what no longer serves us, and explore what we most desire. Astrology knowledge informed by Rakai'el, the Chani app, and the Pattern app. Connect with Catherine Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | We Can Rest | 00:11:08 | |
Oh, the audacity to be well rested, to rest without guilt! We get to reclaim rest as a part of listening to ourselves, living an embodied existence (rather than from our heads), caring for our needs (rather than bypassing or talking ourselves out of them), and resisting capitalism's attempt to use us up and burn us out. Check out Tricia Hersey's Nap Ministry and her book Rest is Resistance. The Order-Disorder-Reorder framework is found in Richard Rohr's book The Wisdom Pattern. Explore types of rest you can reclaim: "How to Get the Rest You Desperately Need" by Catherine Quiring Get update of new episodes and share your thoughts! @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com Show Notes by Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring | |||
| 30 May 2024 | Spiritual Practices with Andrew Lang | 01:01:12 | |
Andrew Lang and I discuss spiritual practices that bring self-knowing, build on self-trust, and lead to connection and embodiment. Some of the related topics we cover include:
culture around sexual assault - how do we approach that?
Carl Jung and Shadow work in spiritual practices:
You can learn more about Andrew and connect with him at andrewglang.com Show Notes by Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Unbundling Spirituality with Zach Helton | 00:51:17 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of Who We Are & What We Need Podcast! My guest today is Zachary Helton: Author | Spiritual Care Provider | Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life | We discuss: * how to not confuse the form with the deeper transformational work of spirituality * how facing his anxiety and doing the deeper work has had profound effects on his well-being * how exploring and creating stories can be a place of healing and well-being A quote from Zach's website about who he is and what he does to meet our collective needs: " I work to remind us to listen to our inner-knowing and remember what we really are, because when we do that, love, joy, peace, and justice are natural by-products." (zhelton.com) You can find Zach at: IG: @zachary_helton TikTok: @zhelton2 Facebook: @ZachHelton2 Edited by: Javon Winston Cover art: Catherine Quiring | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | Self-Care = Collective Care with Sarah Allison | 00:50:32 | |
Sarah Allison, Tea Chaplain, is my guest today. Sarah is going to be our "internet auntie" for the Empathic Changemakers (formerly Collective Care) community space we are creating. You can join us starting today! In this episode we discuss protecting your spirit, healthy boundaries, disability and ableism, social models and medical models of ableism, neurodivergence (autism in particular), disability (fibromyalgia in particular), imposter syndrome around labels, meeting soul and somatic needs, and self-care as a vital part of collective care and vice versa. Resources Related to the Podcast • Collective Care Community Space Connect with Sarah Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers (formerly Collective Care) • Substack Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Creating Secure Relationships with Paige Bond | 00:59:11 | |
In this episode of 'Who We Are and What We Need,' licensed mental health counselor Catherine Quiring hosts an insightful conversation about human nature, relationships, and meeting needs. Joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Paige Bond, who specializes in helping people-pleasers navigate non-momogamy. They discuss a range of topics including differentiation, emotional safety, polyamory, and the importance of understanding and expressing personal needs within relationships. They delve into the complexities of human connections, emphasizing the need for emotional corrective experiences, vulnerability, and creating a secure partnership. Throughout the discussion, they highlight practical strategies for nurturing relationships and navigating challenges, making it an enlightening listen for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of love and connection. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:54 Meet Paige Bond 01:58 Paige's Journey with Relationships 04:01 Understanding Love and Relationships 11:41 The Concept of Differentiation 16:20 Challenges in Relationships 24:40 Polyamory and Relationship Dynamics 28:52 Challenges in Monogamous Relationships 29:27 The Benefits of Non-Monogamy 30:17 Historical Context of Non-Monogamy 30:52 Patriarchy and Relationship Structures 34:11 Personal Experiences with Non-Monogamy 37:22 Exploring Sexuality and Identity 39:03 The Importance of Communication and Boundaries 49:17 Navigating Family Dynamics in Non-Monogamy 54:00 Final Thoughts and Resources You can find Paige Bond at: www.paigebond.com And her podcast Stubborn love here: www.paigebond.com/stubbornlovepodcast My guest episodes on Stubborn Love are published 6/2023: www.paigebond.com/stubbornlovepodcast/embrace-desires-rekindle-relationships and 1/2023: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2J7O5pqPcAJ5SqSNKu4hc4 Show Notes by AI and Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Blending Practical Life and Spirituality with Jenna Richardson | 00:56:52 | |
In my conversation with Jenna Richardson, a full-time psychotherapist and part-time witch, we discuss the blending of practical life and spirituality. We discuss astrology, archetypes, seasons & cycles, writing, shamanism, blending Eastern and Western philosophies and the indigenous and the contemporary, and how Jenna’s recently been centered around art, nature, and magic. Resources Connect with Jenna: Website - Instagram 19:48: Jenna reads a piece of their writing Connect with Catherine:Website -Substack -Instagram Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | Meeting our Sensory Needs with Amber Watson Landau | 00:48:43 | |
Today on the show, I’m joined by Amber Watson Landau, owner and lead speech therapist of Let’s Get Talking LLC. We discuss Amber’s unique approach to therapy, her experience leading social skills groups, the sensory system and sensory strategies, Amber’s personal journey with ADHD, the importance of setting boundaries and self-care, and finding educational resources and community so that you can see yourself for who you are. This fall, Amber is expected to launch All Seasons, a membership community aimed at connecting parents in the same, beautifully chaotic season of life. Resources Related to the Podcast Connect with Amber Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers (formerly Collective Care) • Substack Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Reclaiming our Inherent Worth with Emy Tafelski | 00:42:08 | |
In this conversation, Catherine Quiring interviews Emy Tafelski, a licensed therapist turned transformational coach, about the importance of authenticity and worthiness. They discuss the societal factors that impact women's sense of worthiness, including family messaging, patriarchy, and trauma. Emy shares her own healing journey and how it led her to guide others in breaking free from societal expectations and embracing their authentic selves. They also explore grieving, restoring self-worth, and reclaiming lost parts of the soul as a part of transformative growth. Emy's work is focused on helping individuals heal and find wholeness through soul weaving. Emy is running her Rebel Roots program again, so save your spot now! The start date is July 17. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.emytafelski.com/rebel-roots Sound Bites
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:17 The Importance of Worthiness 13:03 Trauma as a Soul Wound 28:02 Authenticity and Creating Change 40:01 Personal Healing Journeys Connect with Emy Tafelski: emytafelski.com @emytafelski Sign up for Emy's email list and The Soulful Spark Challenge: https://emytafelski.ck.page/spark (Summary created by AI and Catherine Quiring) Editing and Logo by Catherine Quiring (I apologize for the rough edit. I'm working on a fix for it!) catherinequiring.com, cqcounseling.com @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Success-Based to Needs-Honoring | 00:29:56 | |
Living by what supports inner and collective care, rather than external demands and expectations. Creating communities, societies, and systems that honor needs and create well-being. Toward Psychologies of Liberation by Mary Watkins & Helene Shulman Healing beliefs about ourselves a la EMDR Blackfoot Siksika Care-based society Your Body is a Revolution by Tara Teng Lost childhood messages - from Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Ruso & Ross Hudson Show Notes by Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | Navigating Relationships during Deconstruction with Katherine Spearing | 00:35:45 | |
There are complexities and emotional challenges when deconstructing faith and navigating friendships. In my conversation with Katherine Spearing, a spiritual abuse and religious trauma recovery specialist, and author, we delve into personal experiences and insights on maintaining self-worth within evolving belief systems, addressing spiritual abuse, and the journey towards healthier, more mutually-respectful relationships. Related Resources • Consent/Closeness Matrix (mentioned by Catherine) • Acupressure Rings and Bracelets (mentioned by Katherine. Catherine now has some and uses them regularly, as well as shares them with clients during sessions.) Connect with Katherine Spearing: • Check out Katherine’s website: katherinespearing.com • Connect with Katherine on Instagram: @katherinespearing Connect with Catherine Quiring: • Substack Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | Enneagram Wisdom with Caryn Berley | 01:16:28 | |
In my conversation with Caryn Berley, an Enneagram coach, we discuss the power of the Enneagram on your journey to healing. We delve into the basics of the Enneagram types, triads, and centers of intelligence, somatic work, and integrating the enneagram into your healing journey. About Today’s Guest: Caryn Berley is an Enneagram teacher, coach, and healer who holds hope, inspires insight, and wields wisdom in service of your inner knowing. She believes in the power of welcoming, exploring, and embracing the inherent intelligence of all parts of ourselves. Through deep relationship, compassionate curiosity, and the framework of the Enneagram, Caryn honors, nurtures, and gently guides her clients through the process of encountering their shadows, being with the tension of life’s paradoxes, and becoming responsive stewards of the ever-emerging present. Caryn holds a Masters in Social Work and is a Certified Narrative Enneagram Teacher, Somatic Enneagram™ Facilitator, and Awaken Your Life Master Coach. She co-hosts the Enneagram Typecast and The Somatic Enneagram Podcast. You can learn more about Caryn and her work and find free Enneagram resources at carynberley.com/links Resources:
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Bohemian well-being with Maggie Evans | 00:36:35 | |
In this conversation, Catherine Quiring and Therapy for Bohemians creator, Maggie Evans, discuss the importance of creating space and finding rest in their lives. They explore the concept of quiet and how it relates to their need for solitude and creativity. They also touch on neurodivergence and how it influences their self-care practices. Maggie shares her experience as a single parent and an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of having supportive relationships and connections. They also discuss the role of astrology and nature in finding grounding and hopefulness. Takeaways:
Resources: Returning Home to Our Bodies by Abigail Rose Clarke The Pattern (astrology app) Jenara Nerenberg: Divergent Mind Elaine Aron: The Highly-Sensitive Person (caveat: Elaine Aron has some helpful things to say here, but some of her comments have been called out as disrespectful to the neurodiverse community) "The Neurodivergent Princess and the Pea" Connect with Maggie: @therapyforbohemians (Summary created by AI and Catherine Quiring) Editing and Logo by Catherine Quiring (I apologize for the rough edit. I'm working on a fix for it!) catherinequiring.com, cqcounseling.com @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Intuitive Wisdom with Asia Suler | 01:01:28 | |
Episode: S3E6 Intuitive Wisdom with Asia Suler Description In my conversation with writer, healer, and Earth intuitive Asia Suler, we explore her book Mirrors in the Earth and her journey of motherhood as a sensitive person. Asia shares some of her primary connections to the more-than-human world. We discuss astrology, shamanism, ancestral healing, and dance. Asia gives a few hints about an upcoming book and her new podcast! Asia gives us permission to give our attention back to ourselves and care for ourselves. Resources Mirrors in the Earth by Asia Suler Mothering Depth - Asia’s Substack Remember Why You Are Here - Asia’s Podcast Quotes “Longing for our caregivers to embody the divine mother and father is entirely natural. But it’s also unrealistic…If you can see your parents as regular-sized human beings, with all their beauty and imperfections, you can support your own healing, relieve them from godlike expectations, and move toward a more healthy, reciprocal, and realistic relationship.” - Daniel Foor, p.123-124 Ancestral Medicine Connect with Asia: Website - Instagram - Substack - Podcast Connect with Catherine: Website - Substack - Instagram Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Emotional Integration with Katie Couvillon | 01:02:47 | |
In this episode of 'Who We Are and What We Need,' host Catherine Quiring, a licensed mental health counselor, continues her insightful conversation with guest Katie Couvillon, a licensed mental health counselor and board certified coach. They delve into understanding emotions, particularly anger, through the lens of Jungian analysis. The discussion emphasizes integrating one's shadow side, maintaining dignity and connection in relationships, and the balance between individual autonomy and collective care. They also explore the suppression of feminine energy, societal impact on gender roles, and the need for a rise of feminine qualities. Throughout, the conversation advocates for self-trust, emotional intelligence, and creating space for all parts of oneself to facilitate personal and collective healing. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:00 Continuing the Conversation with Katie Couvillon 02:51 Understanding Yin and Yang 03:42 Boundaries and Connection 04:59 Reclaiming Feminine Energy 05:24 The Witch Archetype and Spirituality 07:46 Jungian Psychology and Shadow Work 10:13 The Role of Anger in Healing 27:47 Practical Steps for Embracing Anger 31:53 Navigating Deep Work and Friendships 32:22 The Importance of Uncomfortable Conversations 33:01 Managing Anger and Resentment 35:45 Reclaiming the Feminine and Inner Life 36:27 Embracing Full Self-Expression 43:52 Navigating Global and Personal Pain 49:46 The Role of Spirituality and Self-Care 56:28 Therapy, Coaching, and Self-Trust 01:01:02 Conclusion and Contact Information You can find Katie Couvillon at: www.journeysober.com and www.thejourneyinward.coach Show Notes by AI and Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | Authenticity with Lindsey Lockett | 01:14:37 | |
In this conversation with Lindsey, a trauma educator and nervous system coach, we discuss her journey from a background of fundamentalist evangelical Christianity and complex trauma to becoming an advocate for authenticity and self-expression. We touch on complex PTSD, neurodivergence, autism, and the importance of living authentically. Want to join me for a neurodiversity workshop? MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm CT (9:30-11am PT/12:30-2pm ET) Location: Zoom Join me to explore your flavor of neurodiversity in a fun, playful way. Uncover new layers of self-understanding, self-expression, and self-care. You leave this workshop with a workbook full of how your neurodiversity shows up for you. This workbook is for your own self-reflection and self-care. It is also to share with loved ones, if you’ve been looking for a way to explain your neurodiversity to them. Participants will get a free pdf of the workbook. Or you can get an advance copy in my shop or on Amazon: Define Your Neurodivergence Workbook. >>>get your ticket<<< Related Resources
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Exploring Neurodivergence with Megan Griffith | 00:51:25 | |
In this conversation with Megan, a life coach for autistic, ADHD, auDHD, and neurocurious individuals, we discuss her journey of discovering her autistic and ADHD identities and explore the topic of neurodivergence as a whole. We touch on self-diagnosis and professional diagnosis, the identities included under the term neurodivergent, executive dysfunction, self-sovereignty, and neurodivergent communities. As mentioned in the episode, I’m hosting a Neurodiversity Workshop on Monday, January 27 from 11:30am CT to 1:00pm CT via Zoom. You can find all of the details below! Neurodivergent workshop hosted by Catherine MONDAY, JANUARY 27 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm CT (9:30-11am PT/12:30-2pm ET) Location: Zoom Join me to explore your flavor of neurodiversity in a fun, playful way. Uncover new layers of self-understanding, self-expression, and self-care. You leave this workshop with a workbook full of how your neurodiversity shows up for you. This workbook is for your own self-reflection and self-care. It is also to share with loved ones, if you’ve been looking for a way to explain your neurodiversity to them. Participants will get a free pdf of the workbook. Or you can get an advance copy in my shop or on Amazon: Define Your Neurodivergence Workbook. Related Resources
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| 05 Apr 2025 | Meeting Autistic Needs with Dr. Alice Nicholls | 00:28:42 | |
In this conversation, Dr. Alice Nicholls discusses the shame often associated with neurodivergent needs. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and understanding one's own needs while navigating societal expectations. Our discussion delves into the power of connection and compassion in healing. We also touch on what to do with the question, “how are you?” Resources Connect with Dr. Alice: Website - Instagram Connect with Catherine: Website - Substack - Instagram Edited by Catherine Quiring Show Notes by Catherine Quiring and AI Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Inner Aliveness with Joy Malek | 00:25:45 | |
Today on the show, Joy Malek, LMFT, and I continue our conversation. We explore what liberates us socially and personally, especially for those of us who live in our inner worlds. We discuss personality typologies that speak to our inner experience, such as Jungian personality typology and the Enneagram. We weave the understanding of our inner experience with larger community systems through frameworks such as Internal Family Systems. We explore the “spinal cord” of linked systems. Catherine shares some aspects of how her personality and energy work. How she finds breathing space that exhales into liberation and care. We explore various gifts of introverts, empaths, and intuitive folx. Connect with Joy Website: joymalek.com Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers Community • Substack Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | Deep Knowing with Tammy Chow | 01:12:17 | |
S3E4 Deep Knowing with Tammy Chow In my conversation with Tammy Chow, a somatic-experiencing and attachment-repatterning practitioner, we discuss Tammy’s healing journey and practice, their ‘awakening the wild woman’ program, the 5 channels of knowing, the role of archetypes in healing, and more. Resources Connect with Tammy:Website -Instagram Connect with Catherine: Website - Substack - Instagram Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Whimsical Witchiness with Kandi Zeller | 00:50:30 | |
Today on the show, I’m joined by Kandi Zeller, a writer and editor at the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and justice. We celebrate wonder and whimsy. We explore how freedom to be our authentic selves increases our access to wonder, ourselves, soul-space, magic and presence. We discuss masking and the gifts of neurodivergence. We discuss how we would like society to transition from one way of being as the norm, to communication about who we are and what we need being the norm. We cover how disability can be due to trauma as well as physical health issues. Disability for Kandi reflects that she lives in a body that is not welcome or well-treated in our society. Exploring things that brough Kandi joy and wonder led her down the path to witchcraft. Kandi discusses her interpretation of tarot and its connection to our intuition. For Kandi, being a witch represents her connection to radical autonomy, rooted in feminism and nature. We discuss systemic barriers to meeting needs. Kandi recommends moving from us versus them to us versus problem to address them. Quotes “The love that holds up the universe” - Julian of Norwich “Today I am worthy of all that I need” - Kandi Zeller Connect with Kandi Substack: All the Threads Book: Disabled Witchcraft: 90 Rituals for Limited Spoon Practitioners Connect with Catherine • Empathic Changemakers Community • Substack Edited by Catherine Quiring Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | Self-Advocacy with Mehgan Cash | 00:26:18 | |
In my conversation with Mehgan Cash, a Pensacola pet sitter, we discuss her experiences with anxiety, self-advocacy, and how learning about the Enneagram changed her life. Connect with Catherine Edited by Jasmine Skye Smith Logo by Catherine Quiring | |||
| 28 May 2024 | A Story of Self-Trust | 00:15:09 | |
I want you to know that self-trust is possible. That knowing your inherent worth is possible. That self-love and enjoying your own company is possible. You can recover from people-pleasing. You can enjoy a life of self-trust. I appreciate my friend Rosie sharing her story of developing self-trust and self-acceptance in this episode. I hope it inspires you and brings you hope. Show Notes by Catherine Quiring Editing by: Somnath Basumatary Logo by: Catherine Quiring @catherinequiring (IG) @cqcounseling (fb) catherinequiring.substack.com | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Welcome | 00:00:59 | |
Come explore with me - who we are, and what we need to thrive. When we approach the inner physics of human nature with curiosity and compassion, we find it. We will explore what a needs-based (rather than authority-based) life and society could look like perspectives, voices, and ways of knowing that have been left out for too long. Join me to collectively challenge worldviews and systems that feed off of, and perpetuate, trauma. Some episodes I will be flying solo, and other episodes, I will be hosting guests. I will be drawing from such frameworks as Internal Family Systems & Liberation Psychology, as well as the frameworks and viewpoints guests bring in to share with us. Get update of new episodes and share your thoughts: Substack, @catherinequiring & @who_we_are_pod Logo by Catherine Quiring Editing by Somnath Basumatary | |||