In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, Nat sits down with ⁠Courtney Buckley⁠, Reiki Master Teacher, intuitive guide, channeler, space-holder, and new author of the memoir The Art of Remembering: A Soul Journey Back to What Was Never Lost.

At the heart of Courtney’s story is a powerful truth: healing isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about remembering who you were before the world taught you to forget.

Through her own experiences with grief, motherhood, neurodivergence, self-discovery, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, Courtney began the journey of uncovering the parts of herself that had been buried beneath survival, self-doubt, expectations, and conditioning.

Together, we explore what it means to find your way back to yourself. We talk about neurodivergence, nervous system healing, energy work, intuition, identity, spiritual awakening, and the process of unlearning the stories that can disconnect us from who we truly are.

Courtney also shares how these experiences became the foundation for The Art of Remembering and why remembering, not reinventing has become such an important part of both her personal journey and the healing work she offers others.

This conversation is an invitation to look beneath everything you’ve been taught you should be and ask a deeper question:

What if the person you’ve been searching for was never actually lost?

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In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, I sit down with Leonie Maritz, founder of Zodiac Tarot, for a thoughtful conversation about her journey into the mystical and mental arts and the experiences that shaped the work she does today.

Leonie is a certified Traditional Astrologer, Tarot Reader, Life Coach, and crystal consultant with a BA in Psychology and English. Through Zodiac Tarot, she combines her extensive training and lived experience to help others explore spiritual wellness, consciousness development, and personal empowerment.

But our conversation goes beyond her credentials.

We talk about how Leonie navigated the different chapters of her life and became the woman and practitioner she is today. We explore the intersections between psychology and spirituality, the importance of trusting our own inner knowing, and how tools such as Tarot, astrology, dream analysis, and crystals can become invitations to deeper self-awareness rather than simply ways of searching for answers outside ourselves.

Leonie also shares pieces of the journey behind Zodiac Tarot, her passion for teaching, and what she has learned through years of studying both the psychological and mystical dimensions of the human experience.

This is a conversation about curiosity, consciousness, intuition, growth, and allowing the different pieces of our lives to come together in ways we may not have originally imagined.

And in true Couch Sessions fashion, we make space for the story behind the work.

Deeper conversations. Real journeys. Stories that matter.

Couch Sessions Podcast is moving to New York City! September will bring a new energy to the show, and we will be going live right here on Substack. Be sure to stay connected and join the conversation.

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In this thought-provoking episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, I sit down with Master Certified Life Coach and Shamanic Energy Healing Practitioner ⁠Heather Zimmerman⁠ to explore her remarkable journey from a career rooted in psychology and scientific materialism to becoming a spiritual channel, energy healer, and guide for those navigating profound spiritual awakening.

Together, we discuss what it means to awaken to a new level of consciousness, how trauma and shadow work become gateways to healing, and why integrating spirituality with grounded psychological understanding is so important. Heather shares how her own life transformed through experiences she couldn’t explain, ultimately leading her to help empaths, highly sensitive people, and awakening souls embrace their gifts while staying rooted in everyday life.

Whether you’re questioning your beliefs, experiencing your own spiritual awakening, or simply curious about the intersection of science, psychology, and spirituality, this conversation offers compassion, wisdom, and encouragement for wherever you are on your journey.

In this episode, we explore:

• Heather’s transformation from atheist and skeptic to spiritual practitioner

• Spiritual awakening and consciousness expansion

• Trauma healing and the importance of shadow work

• Supporting empaths and highly sensitive individuals

• Balancing mystical experiences with psychological understanding

• Developing intuition while remaining grounded

• What it truly means to live an awakened life

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What if your greatest breakdown is actually the beginning of your awakening? In this powerful episode of Couch Sessions, I sit down with Debjit Kundu of ⁠ @wizardconsciousness ⁠for an honest conversation about the spiritual awakening journey and what it truly means to walk through the Dark Night of the Soul.

Together, we explore how life’s deepest losses, uncertainty, grief, and moments of unraveling often become the birthplace of profound healing, self-discovery, and spiritual transformation.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ What the Dark Night of the Soul really is

✨ Why awakening often begins with discomfort and loss

✨ Letting go of old identities and belief systems

✨ Trusting your intuition during seasons of uncertainty

✨ Finding meaning, purpose, and peace through the healing process

✨ Embracing your authentic self beyond fear and expectations

Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or you’re navigating a season that feels heavy and uncertain, this conversation is a reminder that you are not broken, you are becoming. Sometimes the soul must journey through darkness before it remembers its own light.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:

Have you experienced a spiritual awakening or a Dark Night of the Soul? Share your experience in the comments below. If this conversation encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who may need this message today.

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I moved to the south in 2006 not knowing what I was fully getting myself into as with any new place you move to. I just knew that I needed to get out of Michigan because so many doors were closing. Businesses that had been open for many years had to close their doors because the automotive industry in Detroit was tanking. And this was the lifeline for so many companies within that state of Michigan. At the time the company I worked for let me go and a few short months later ended up going bankrupt. So, I took the opportunity to move down to Greenville, South Carolina with arms wide open to all the possibilities that would await me. I was 26 years old at the time and wanted to establish myself more independently with some distance particularly from family at that time. It was important to me that I begin to create the life that I wanted and desired.

Once I made the move the first thing I fell in love with was the weather. No more winters! I didn’t have to worry about leaving an hour earlier for work to brush off the snow on top of my vehicle. No more Triple Fat Goose winter coats! I could finally get rid of all of that. The winters were mild and bearable compared to being in Michigan. There were many lessons I would learn over the course of my time in the state of South Carolina. Many of the experiences taught me about myself and what it truly meant to live authentically. Some of those experiences came with a price that was painful, but as I look back, I realize it has allowed me to step into who I am today.

My wife and I will be leaving for New York mid-August. She has been accepted into Union Theological Seminary in the Upper Manhattan area of the city. This is a diverse school that is progressive and houses individuals from all of the world that come to focuses on a variety of faith beliefs like Buddhism, Islamic Studies, Christianity and more. When we visited in back February for the student visitor day it felt like home in my body. It was a place that offered a broader range of interested that could be respected, learned and housed in the same place. All while building and strengthening community within the campus walls. And learning to take it into the world to make it a better place through love, acceptance and social justice.

As I have navigated through my deconstruction from mainstream Christianity, I have wrestled with some deep introspective questions about faith and belief. Particularly around the character of Jesus Christ. For most of that journey I have pondered about if Jesus was the only way into enlightenment and consciousness. This has become a deep wrestling within me that has brought me to a place of entertaining that this is not the only way. It is one of many ways into higher consciousness. I have also often wondered that if the Christ was to return now would he lovingly tell people, “How you are personifying me to the world is not what I meant”. “This is not what I meant about love”.

In embarking on this new journey side-by-side with my wife I know there will be questions that I have wrestled with that will get answers. And there are some questions that will remain a mystery. In all of this I have come to realize that being in a place where different faiths and beliefs can exist under one roof there will be healing that I will experience personally. I have always imagined being exposed to a place like this but questioned that it truly existed up until recently. I can see that there is another awakening coming for me in the way of liberating theology. Much to ponder and look forward to all at the same time.

I look forward to sharing more about my journey while living in New York City and being within the community at Union Theological Seminary. I hope that you will stick around and come along with me as this new chapter begins and evolves.

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Couch Sessions Podcast will also be shifting to New York in August. Stay tuned for more details of what is coming in Season 2! Check out Episode 16 with of Wizard Consciousness.

In this deeply authentic episode of Couch Sessions, Nat Dekine welcomes Reiki Master and Akashic Records Practitioner Elizabeth Powell for a powerful conversation about spiritual discernment, Divine Feminine wisdom, and learning to trust the quiet voice of Spirit above the noise of external validation.

Together, they explore the healing power of Reiki, the insight available through the Akashic Records, and what it means to embody your authentic spiritual path with integrity and courage.

The conversation also shines a light on an often-unspoken reality within spiritual and healing communities: competition, comparison, exclusivity, and “mean girl” dynamics that can exist even in spaces dedicated to healing.

Healing communities are made up of human beings, and wherever humans gather, ego can sometimes overshadow love. We discuss how to recognize these unhealthy dynamics without becoming cynical, how to maintain healthy boundaries, and why true spiritual maturity is reflected through humility, compassion, collaboration, and authenticity and not status or popularity.

We also explore how Spirit sometimes asks us to lovingly release relationships, friendships, teachers, or communities that no longer support our growth. These endings aren’t always failures; often, they’re sacred invitations into deeper alignment.

Whether you’re experiencing a spiritual awakening, questioning where you belong, or learning to trust your intuition more deeply, this conversation offers encouragement to stay rooted in your own truth.

Because authentic spirituality isn’t about fitting into a circle.

It’s about becoming whole.

Connect with Elizabeth: ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠,⁠ Spiritual Sovereign Sister Podcast⁠

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In this episode of Couch Sessions Podcast, I sit down with my book editor, Marla Taviano, for an honest conversation about the writing journey, the editing process, and what it means to share your story with the world. Together, we explore the vulnerability of memoir writing, the importance of preserving a writer’s authentic voice, and the courage it takes to put your truth on the page. We also discuss details from Nat’s newly released memoir What Happens in the Cocoon.

Whether you’re a writer, an aspiring author, or someone navigating your own personal journey of self-discovery, this conversation offers insight into the transformative power of storytelling. We discuss the challenges, breakthroughs, and moments of clarity that emerge when we allow ourselves to be seen through our words.

Join us as we explore how writing can become a pathway to healing, connection, and finding your voice.

Connect with ⁠Marla ⁠and also ⁠@whitegirllearning⁠

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For most of my life home was always something that outside of myself. I was always taught that home was in the religious doctrine I was raised in. It was the magazines and bible reading assignments that I had to study and prepare for each week. It meant being at church every time the doors opened. Calling someone for advice or for prayer when I was navigating through something. I had been taught that everything “home” was within the pages of the bible, the tracts, the publications, the prayer meetings, the revivals, the healing rooms. The idea of “home” being within me was far from anything that I learned.

Home for me is being with myself. Turning my attention inward to hear my thoughts but also to listen to my intuition. Listening to the Divine within for guidance and answers to my questions. Home for me is getting still. Home for me is deep introspection. Home is hearing the whisper of surrender within. Home is within me.

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How many of us are deeply acquainted with the light that we carry? Are we aware of the powerful candlelit flame that illuminates every room that we enter. Do we understand the warmth and comfort we bring to the room? Do we like the candle flame understand that the light that we carry brings hope and clarity to others. Every time I strike a match or click the lighter for a flame and simply just gaze at its existence it reminds me of the light and the power I carry. What about you?

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For years I have wanted to attend the World Vitiligo Conference. And this year I will have the opportunity to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina and be in community with others that navigate some of the same challenges that I do as people living with vitiligo. It has only been in the past few years that I have got very comfortable in my own skin.

For much of my childhood and adult life I struggled with how my skin was discolored. I felt that I didn’t need to leave my home without makeup and navigated some internal shame because you could see the vitiligo on my hands. So much so that I would hide them.

Navigating through this I even went so far as to question if I should continue to work as a licensed cosmetologist for fear of judgement of others. You see, for a long time the vitiligo was used as a weapon towards me because I looked different than the way “society” says.

I took some intentional time to sit with all of these emotions and began to realize that this was one of many things to try and get me to think less of myself. I took an intentional year off from wearing makeup some years back. It was liberating and it gave me the courage to show up as myself.

Along the way the Divine put people in my path to speak life into the internal work that I was already doing to embrace my vitiligo. I remember a wonderful nurse at a hospital visit complimenting me saying “I love your gift wrapping, it is so beautiful.” That stuck with me! Today, I no longer choose to wear makeup because I feel like I have to. But because I choose to!

I can see now how this was a catalyst to embracing my sexuality. For some of us in the LGBTQIA+ community we were given permission from a young age to be ourselves from our parents and even loved ones. For others, not so much. We spent time suppressing our sexuality because of how we were raised and how our families and even friends would respond. And for some, this still happens to this day.

I am no stranger to how homophobia can exist anywhere but for me personally it has been extremely challenging in the region I currently live in. Not only being a Queer woman but also being a black woman. There have been experiences that I have had in the last five years that have been eye-opening. More on that in a future newsletter.

Pride Month for me is the recognition of so many that came before me to fight and even lose their lives in order for me to experience the freedoms that I have as a lesbian. It is a celebration of creativity, love, and the joy of embracing the authenticity of who we are within the queer community. We are here and we have been here a long time, and we are not going away or shrinking ourselves to make others more comfortable.

I hope that Vitiligo Awareness Month and Pride Month creates a window into the lives of those in either of these communities. We are here and love always wins!

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I recently published a memoir that discusses this part of my journey. If you enjoyed this article and would like to more visit What Happens in the Cocoon. There you will find a link to my book as well as the other offerings that are available.

We also explore what it really means to regulate the nervous system in everyday life and why rest is not a luxury, but a necessary part of healing and sustainability. Keshia introduces her By Design Calm Collection, a set of therapist-centered tools created to support nervous system regulation and help people return to a felt sense of safety and calm.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, become more aware of what your mind and body are carrying, and explore practical, compassionate tools for regulation and restoration.

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I was grateful to receive the text from my daughter on Mother’s Day wishing me the best day and telling how much she loves me and how thankful she is for me. But all of a sudden yesterday I was overtaken by deep grief. It hit me out of nowhere. Here I felt all week that I was going to be stronger this year and be able to navigate through the emotions differently. I was wrong. It was like a tsunami wave that begin to build under the surface gaining more and more momentum. Finally, I could see the tall wave coming towards me with speed and crashing into me on the shoreline. I was overtaken with heartache and pain. I stood in the shower, and the water just ran over my body as I cupped my face into my hands and allowed the grief and the tears to overtake me. I was crippled by it and not even able to wash my body.

Not only was a grieving my unborn children but I was also grieving my mother who transitioned 11 years ago. I could hear her voice in the midst of my tears in the shower. I didn’t get to say goodbye to her in this life, but I know she comes to check in on me from time to time through the red cardinal that sit in the tree and watches me from my kitchen window. I took comfort in knowing that. From time to time, I will feel the presence of my unborn children near me. I am the mother of 8 girls and 1 boy. This includes the daughter that I have currently in this life. I had the chromosomes of my unborn children tested to find out who they were.

The grief can come when we least expect it. I believe it’s the emotions and the body awakening you to something still present. Not in the way of shame but a loving reminder of how much you love your loved ones on the other side. But also, to allow you the opportunity to simply just have a good cry and remember what you miss. I recalled memories of my mom that brought me joy. And I remembered what it was like to hold my belly and talk to the child I was carrying. Such a beautiful gift of remembrance. Unexpected but truly welcomed. Thank you universe for the reminder.

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I am happy to announce the release of my memoir What Happens in the Cocoon! If this article resonates with you and you would like to learn more about my journey, I invite you to order your signed copy here. Connect with me on other social media platforms as well as follow Couch Sessions Podcast here.

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Kirtika shares her journey from identifying as deeply introverted to slowly, and then boldly, embracing her inner fire and presence following the unexpected transition of her former husband. Together, we explore how life’s most disruptive moments can become gateways into deeper authenticity, courage, and self-expression.

We also speak about the evolving nature of relationships as we grow into new versions of ourselves, and how to navigate connection when identity is no longer static. At the heart of our conversation is the wisdom of the “full body yes” that intuitive, somatic knowing that guides us toward aligned paths, even when they don’t always make logical sense.

This episode is an invitation to listen inward, trust your body, and honor the evolution that is asking to unfold within you.

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Rebecca McNeill, a self-described “non-coach,” creates spaces where women can be radically honest with themselves especially in the moments that feel overwhelming, messy, or difficult to hold. Her work is deeply rooted in her own lived experience of unraveling people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the deeper layers of self-abandonment beneath them.

Rather than offering strategies to “fix” these patterns, Rebecca invites a different approach, one centered on staying. Staying with discomfort. Staying connected to the body. Staying present with what is, instead of rushing to change it.

Through the lens of her journey as an artist, she shares what it means to continue creating even in the face of insecurity and self-doubt. To show up. To be seen. To allow the process to be imperfect and still worthy.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The roots of perfectionism and people-pleasing

• How self-abandonment shows up in everyday life

• Building the capacity to be with yourself in discomfort

• Reconnecting with the body as a place of truth and guidance

• Approaching life with an artist’s perspective beyond right and wrong

Rebecca’s presence is grounded, relational, and deeply human. She meets people not as problems to solve, but as whole beings capable of creating something new from exactly where they are.

This episode is an invitation to soften, to get honest, and to begin meeting yourself with a deeper sense of trust, presence, and self-devotion.

Connect with Rebecca McNeill here on Substack and find her on social media!

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I have been in a bit of a funk lately. Seems just a few short weeks ago I felt this great momentum of getting shit done. Business marketing, social media posts and videos, networking, and so much more. The last few weeks I have just felt a bit drained and unmotivated. It has been a feeling centered around heaviness and a bit of exhaustion. Putting it plainly, I am really tired!

Every time I go to try and do something to promote my business or simply just to write something down, I start to feel unmotivated. It has truly been a weird thing to navigate through. I began to question why I keep even trying to do anything? Is it even worth continuing? I had a surge of business and business inquiries a few weeks back and it put me on quite a dopamine boost of excitement. Finally, I was thinking! I have been planting seeds and receiving little droplets of hope here and there. Now it’s finally beginning to take off.

That dopamine high came to a halt after about a week because things went silent again. No more notifications of people visiting my website. No more emails inquiries for more information. No more text message referrals. Silence! As an entrepreneur that has owned multiple businesses, I understand that there is a time of business booming and then hardly doing anything. Depending on your focus it can become discouraging. You can get fixated on the scarcity of what’s happening, or you can allow the momentum of the fact that people are interested in the work you do and what you offer encourage you. Recently, I had a new friend challenge my perspective on this. I was so focused on the fact that 60+ people visited my website in March but not a soul booked a session. They challenged me to focus on the fact that all of those people took an interest in what I was doing and got curious enough to investigate it further. They told me these could become potential clients down the road.

At first, it was hard for me to swallow that. After so time of sitting with it I realized that they were absolutely correct in how my perspective needed to shift. I am still working on this. The doubt, the fear, and the questions still come through every day and try to get me to see the lack instead of the abundance. Another close friend encouraged me that what I am navigating is totally normal. And the question of why I continue to do it is a window into a deeper perspective. They told me that the question would continue to come up again and again. Every time that it does, I will discover a deeper layer of myself and my essence which will keep driving me forward. They challenged me to accept it and the emotions and allow it to do what it needs to do within me.

As I ponder both of their words and allow myself to just sit with the emotions it gives me clarity on the question. Why do I keep doing this? And the answer is simple. Because it brings me great joy to offer assistance to people navigating challenging things. These are things that were brought to me in order to help heal my body, mind, and emotions. Who wouldn’t want to share that with the world? Who wouldn’t take the opportunity to learn about healing yourself through Reiki, sound, and breath work? Coming to the answer really opened up an internal dialogue with myself that made me excited about what I get to do as well as being a business owner all over again.

I am learning to truly embrace times like this because there is always inner work that goes deeper. This is all part of being human while also allowing the divinity within to guide you to greater discovery and higher consciousness. It is an invitation into a greater soul check.

Is there something that you are passionate about that you sometimes begin to question whether or not you should continue? If so, how do you navigate the emotions and give yourself grace to keep going? I would love to know.

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In this episode, I’m joined by the phenomenal Tammaka Staley — a spoken word artivist, sex educator, and healing justice practitioner ✨🌈.

Together, we share a raw and unfiltered conversation on healing, navigating sexuality, and resisting systemic oppression.

🎙️ With deep honesty and vulnerability, Tammaka reminds us that healing isn’t just personal — it’s collective, cultural, and revolutionary.

Pull up a seat — this session is about truth-telling, resilience, and reclaiming wholeness.

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Nat also reflects on her evolution into the healing arts, including her work as a Reiki Master/Teacher and Sound Healing Practitioner, and how these practices have supported her transformation.

She closes the episode by sharing what’s ahead for the podcast in 2026, along with a glimpse into her life over the past several months—embracing a new chapter of love, marriage, and intentional presence with her wife.

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There’s been a deep, raw energy rising within me lately. I feel myself becoming more unfiltered, more honest. For a long time, I’ve shown up as someone who values authenticity but in a recent moment of stillness, I realized I can go even deeper with that.

My wife gently pointed out that I was still editing myself around a close friend from a different culture. I had never heard them use a cuss word, and because of that, I felt like I needed to hold parts of myself back in their presence. It made me recognize that there are still moments where I code-switch or make myself smaller just to fit in.

I don’t want to show up as anything less than my full self. And I say that with love and compassion for who I’ve been, without giving power to the voices from my past that try to shame or silence me. Those voices don’t get to lead anymore. They can get the fuck on!

Realizing this has opened up an ongoing internal dialogue about how I truly show up in the world. I’m not saying it’s healthy to walk into every space with guns blazing, completely disregarding the energy around you. There’s still a need for awareness, for respect, for attunement. But what I am saying is that showing up raw and authentic relieves so much internal pressure and it naturally draws in the people we’re meant to connect with and build community alongside.

Sometimes that authenticity looks like simply being honest about what you’re going through the challenges, the uncomfortable moments, the realness of it all. Other times, it shows up as a “give no fucks” kind of energy. Either way, it’s about giving yourself permission to be fully expressed, without shrinking or filtering who you are to fit expectations. It’s about no longer allowing societal norms to have a louder voice than your truth especially when it comes to vulnerability and being real.

I’ve come to understand that parts of my childhood and religious upbringing taught me to present as polished, even when I was struggling deeply beneath the surface. I learned to show up as if I had everything together, no matter what was actually happening inside. And that is an exhausting way to live. It places so much strain on the nervous system. Looking back, I can see how much I was people-pleasing—so much so that it began to impact my health.

On this journey of liberation, I’m learning that the lessons Spirit brings aren’t here to harm me, but to expand my awareness and deepen my clarity. They invite every part of my divinity forward to be seen, to be expressed fully in this life. This isn’t something that can be rushed. It requires time, intention, practice, and above all, permission from myself to love both my humanity and my divinity.

Even putting these words to paper feels like a release. A soft but powerful permission to show up fully as who I am. To hold both fear and courage at the same time and let them illuminate the path forward. From this place, I’ve made a commitment to live unapologetically, rooted in truth, and fully expressed.

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This song has been such a powerful mantra for me lately. I hope that you find encouragement in the lyrics. Wild Things-Alessia Cara

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