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Conversations on Psychology, Healing & the Human Experience

I love having conversations that explore the places where psychology, spirituality, embodiment, and everyday human experiences meet. Below you'll find podcasts, interviews, and conversations where I share insights on healing, trauma, highly sensitive people, intuition, spiritual awakening, burnout, relationships, and navigating personal growth with integrity.

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    Interview with Sun Life - What does it mean to invest in yourself?

    Explore nine meaningful ways to invest in yourself, deepen self-understanding, support personal growth, and create a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.

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    Toxic Spirituality, Integrity in Coaching, and Reconnecting with Intuition: A Conversation with Psychologist Katie Turner

    In this episode, Katie Turner joins Zenzi Nadja to share her perspectives on ethics and integrity in the coaching and mental health field, toxic spirituality, and the integration of Western psychology with Eastern and holistic approaches to healing.

  • Navigating the Spiritual World with Integrity

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    Real Men Feel: Ep. 328, Navigating Spiritual Awakenings: Avoiding Red Flags with Katie Turner

    Katie Turner joins Andy Grant on Real Men Feel to discuss the integration of psychology and spirituality, navigating spiritual awakenings with discernment, and the role of lived experience and intuition in personal growth.

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    Radiant Resilience - Real Conversations with Guest Katie Turner - Toxic Spirituality Unpacked with Tawny Palm

    Katie Turner joins Tawny Palm to explore toxic spirituality, spiritual bypassing, and the intersection of psychology and spirituality, sharing insights on healing trauma, protecting your energy, and supporting empaths, cycle breakers, and highly sensitive people through a more grounded approach to personal growth.

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    Intuition Unplugged: for Conscious Parenting with Katie Turner

    Katie Turner joins Carrie Lingenfelter, M.A, to explore the connection between parenting and intuition, sharing her personal journey of awakening her intuitive wisdom and integrating it into a holistic approach to making grounded parenting decisions amidst societal pressures and expectations.

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    Spiritual Awakening or Mental Health Concern? With Katie Turner

    Today I chat with Katie Turner, a therapist who specializes in spiritual awakenings about how to help spot the differences between a spiritual awakening and a mental health concern. This is an important topic that isn't addressed very often in the spiritual community and I think it's important to have an open conversation about it.

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    Katie Turner Interview - How Can Combining Psychology and Spirituality Transform Healing?

    Join us as we explore the journey of Katie Turner—a Registered Psychologist who merges psychology with spirituality. Discover how this transformative approach aids healing beyond conventional methods!

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    Ethics & Intuition: Navigating Your Spiritual Healing Journey with Katie Turner

    In this insightful episode of The Intuitive Revolution, host Alicia Farricielli sits down with Katie Turner to explore the profound world of spiritual healing, the role of intuition in personal growth, and the ethical considerations essential to healing practices. Alicia and Katie dive into the significance of finding the right tools and practitioners who align with each individual’s unique journey.

    Katie shares her perspectives on the value of professional training, ethical responsibility, and self-awareness in healing. Together, they discuss why love, intuition, and authenticity are the true foundations of effective healing practices.

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    Podcast with Sensitive In Nature

    How can highly sensitive people navigate spiritual awakening in a chaotic world? What is the process of differentiating between personal and external energies as an HSP? Why is your sensitivity a superpower of potential spiritual awakening and healing? 

    In this podcast episode, I speak about navigating a spiritual awakening as a highly sensitive person with psychologist Katie Turner. 

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    Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health and Spiritual Awakening

    Join us for a transformative conversation with Katie Turner, a registered psychologist and author, as she shares her unique journey from Western psychology to exploring Eastern spirituality. Katie recounts her eye-opening experiences in India and Nepal that sparked her spiritual awakening and how these experiences have influenced her life and work.

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    Web Wondering with Katie

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    Listen to Katie Live on Postcards to the Universe with Melisa, Creating the Life you Crave radio show live.

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    Science Meets Spirit: Katie Turner's Guide to Awakening and Toxic spirituality

    In this episode, we sit down with Registered Psychologist and author Katie Turner for a refreshingly real conversation about the intersection of science and spirituality. Katie shares insights from her book Fck Toxic Spirituality*, a bold and empowering guide for anyone navigating the spiritual path while trying to avoid the fluff, red flags, and bypassing. We talk about the shift from skepticism to spiritual awakening, the limitations of traditional mental health systems, and how to embrace intuition without losing critical thinking. Whether you're a seeker, a skeptic, or somewhere in between—this one will resonate.

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    How to develop your intuition and balance it with the rational mind, with psychologist Katie Turner.

    Have you ever wondered if your intuition could be a powerful guide in your life decisions?

    In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of intuition with Katie Turner, a psychologist who seamlessly blends the science of psychology with holistic and spiritual practices. Whether you’re curious about enhancing your intuitive gifts or seeking healing from past traumas, Katie’s insights offer a fresh perspective on integrating intuition into everyday life.

    1. Discover practical steps to develop and trust your intuition, even if you’re just starting out.

    2. Learn how balancing rational thinking with intuitive knowing can lead to more authentic and fulfilling life choices.

    3. Hear Katie’s transformative journey from a purely scientific approach to embracing spiritual awakenings, offering hope and guidance for your own path.

    Tune into this episode to uncover the secrets of enhancing your intuition and aligning with your true purpose. Listen now and start your journey towards a more intuitive and empowered life!

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    Balancing Psychology and Spirituality: Insights with Katie Turner • Awaken Your Soul's Journey • Angela Clement

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    Spiritual Awakening Signs: The Dangers No One Talks About The Journeying Soul Podcast

    Are you feeling lost, confused, or even harmed by your spiritual journey and the signs you're experiencing a spiritual awakening? This in-depth video with author, medium, and psychologist Katie Turner, delves into the often-unspoken dark sides that accompany spiritual awakening signs and explores the phenomenon of "toxic spirituality" and offering guidance on how to navigate its pitfalls

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    Navigating Your Message with Integrity: A Conversation with Katie Turner

    Entrepreneurs aim to serve and share insights, yet unhealed traumas can sometimes distort their messages, unintentionally causing harm. In this episode, I speak with Katie Turner, a registered psychologist and author of  F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity, who shares her holistic approach to healing and guidance on aligning our messages with integrity. Tune in for an in-depth conversation about self-awareness, cultural influences, and communicating authentically.

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    The Next Chapter with Charlie with Katie Turner: Intuition and Spirituality

    Our guest today is Katie Turner—A Registered Psychologist with a private practice in Alberta, Canada. Katie is a highly sensitive person and empath.

    One of her specializations is working with others who also have these gifts. Katie incorporates a spiritual and intuitive lens along with more traditional psychological approaches in her practice.

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    Exploring the connection between psychology and spirituality (ft. Katie Turner)

    Delve into the fascinating realm where psychology and spirituality intersect. This thought-provoking exploration examines the intricate connections between the human mind and the spiritual dimension. From the role of mindfulness in spiritual growth to the psychological benefits of spiritual practices, we'll delve into professional insights. Join us on a journey to uncover the profound implications of this powerful connection and how it can transform our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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    Katie Turner: Finding Contentment and Peace

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    The Psychology Behind Your Spirituality with Katie Turner | 62

    The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner Episode 62 Guesting Katie Turner

    What if your gut feelings were more than just feelings? 🎧 In this mind-opening episode of The Grateful Podcast, host Jack Wagoner sits down with psychologist and intuitive guide Katie Turner to explore the science and spirituality behind intuition, fulfillment, burnout, and spiritual awakening. Katie breaks down: • How intuition works (and how to develop it) • The clash between Western mental health and ancient wisdom • The dark side of hustle culture and toxic spirituality • What neuroscience says about spiritual connection • Why most high achievers still feel stuck 🎓 Jack and Katie go deep on quantum physics, self-development, and living a truly fulfilled life — not just a productive one.

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    Breaking the Cycle: Redefining Family Patterns for a Better Future with Katie Turner, Registered Psychologist

    In this episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary welcomes registered psychologist and author Katie Turner for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to be a cycle breaker

    Blending science with spirituality. Katie offers compassionate insights into how generational patterns- whether emotional, behavioral or spiritual shape our identities and relationships. With deep empathy and clinical expertise, she illuminates the healing path through emotional maturity, energetic boundaries, and the strength found in chosen family

    Together, they dive into the complex layers of breaking cycles rooted in trauma, addiction, gender roles. and outdated belief systems. This conversation is especially meaningful for those who feel alone in their healing journey or who are questioning how to redefine inherited legacies.

    If you've ever felt the weight of your family history or wondered how to reclaim your truth, this episode offers validation, clarity, and the empowering reminder that transformation starts within.

    Key Takeaways:

    * A Breaking generational cycles starts with awareness-recognizing the emotional behavioral or spiritual patterns we inherited

    * Cycle breaking is not about blaming family, but about doing better with what we know now.

    * Emotional maturity- like self-reflection, accountability, and regulation- is essential for true transformation.

    * Addiction and dysfunction in families may require strong boundaries, even if it means going low or no contact

    * Healing doesn't require the other person to be present or alive -closure is an internal process.

    * Chosen family and supportive communities can offer the connection and safety that biological.

    * Spiritual and energetic practices can help release ancestral trauma, especially for highly sensitive individuals

    * Forgiveness is a byproduct of deep healing - not a goal to be rushed or forced.


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    Katie Turner ~ The Dark Side of Self-Improvement & Spirituality

    A fascinating peek behind the curtain with an experienced Psychologist.

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    Navigating Our Spiritual Path Toward A Better Life Podcast

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    The Intimacy Inquiry - Blending Western Psychology with Eastern Spiritual Healing: A Journey with Katie Turner

    Blending Western Psychology with Eastern Spiritual Healing: A Journey with Katie Turner

    Katie Turner, a psychologist based in Calgary, discusses her path from a traditional psychology background to integrating eastern healing techniques in her practice. Turner shares insights from her personal journey, including an extended stay in India and Nepal that served as her spiritual awakening.

    She also addresses the challenges of navigating spiritual practices while maintaining evidence-based psychological methods. Her holistic approach supports highly sensitive individuals, empaths, and those seeking profound transformation.

    The discussion also ventures into topics like intuitive abilities, the impact of social media, and the importance of boundaries and self-awareness in achieving mental well-being.

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    Katie Turner on F*ck Toxic Spirituality: How to Heal, Stay Grounded, and Trust Your Inner Truth

    Katie Turner—registered psychologist, intuitive guide, and author of Fck Toxic Spirituality*—joins the CJ Moneyway Show to dive deep into the hidden dangers of modern spiritual practices. From spiritual bypassing and toxic positivity to red flags in the spiritual community, Katie delivers raw insights and actionable tools for healing with integrity.

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    Developing Your Intuitive Mind with Katie Turner

    Mindful You Podcast, hosted by Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan sits down with psychologist and spiritual healer, Katie Turner, for a fascinating conversation that bridges the worlds of science and spirituality. Katie shares her personal journey from a strictly rational, scientific approach to psychology into a deeper exploration of intuitive wisdom and spiritual awakening—including her life-changing travels to India.

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    Spiritual Integrity with Willow Healing Matters

    Katie Turner is a Registered Psychologist, speaker and the founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc. and the author of F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity.

    Katie believes in a holistic approach to healing. Her mission is to bring together the science of psychology to the practice of spirituality. She offers consultation, sessions, workshops and resources for organizations and modern-day spiritual seekers.

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    Inner Truth Healing

    F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Bringing together the science of psychology with the practice of spirituality with Katie Turner. In today’s episode, Sarah sits down and chats with Katie Turner about all things intuitive, science, and psychology.


    Katie Turner is a Registered Psychologist, speaker and the founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc. and the author of F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity. Katie believes in a holistic approach to healing. She has studied various Western psychological approaches and Eastern healing techniques. Katie is passionate about helping her clients to heal the past, find more peace in the present, and create their best possible future. Her mission is to bring together the science of psychology with the practice of spirituality. She offers consultation services, sessions, workshops, and resources for organizations and modern-day spiritual seekers. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with her daughter and rescue dog. When she is not holding space in her practice or working on her latest project, you can find her exploring the Rocky Mountains or on her yoga mat.

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    Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine and Katie Turner - F*ck Toxic Spirituality

    Dr. and Katie Turner discussed the differences between spiritual and mental health experiences, with Katie emphasizing the importance of discernment and the potential for mental health concerns to be misdiagnosed as spiritual awakenings. Development of intuitive abilities and the importance of approaching spirituality as a creative project rather than a competitive sport. The importance of developing intuition through regular practice and reflection. She explains that intuition is often experienced as subtle sensory information beyond rational thought, possibly connected to quantum physics and neuroscience. Katie emphasizes the need to distinguish between genuine intuitive insights and ego-driven desires or subconscious manipulations. She suggests starting with low-stakes situations, identifying one's dominant intuitive sensory gateway, and maintaining openness and healthy skepticism. Katie also emphasizes the importance of addressing past traumas and belief systems that may hinder the reception of clear, intuitive information. She recommends working with certified trauma processing professionals to release emotional blockages and enhance intuitive abilities. Katie discussed the concept of toxic spirituality, which she defined as a spectrum of behaviors and beliefs that can be damaging to individuals. She mentioned that it can range from well-meaning but ungrounded communities to more extreme forms of manipulation and exploitation. Katie emphasized the importance of understanding trauma and mental health when dealing with spiritual awakening and the need for a nuanced approach. The potential for unregulated spiritual spaces to be exploited by emotionally immature or toxic individuals. Dr. emphasized the importance of self-responsibility and safety in these experiences. They also mentioned the growing interest in psychedelics and their potential therapeutic use, leading to more discussions about reaching spirituality.

    Katie and Dr. discussed the potential benefits and risks of spiritual experiences, particularly those involving psychedelics or shamanic rituals. They emphasized the importance of finding a safe and supportive environment for such experiences, as well as the need for proper training and mentorship. They also cautioned against the dangers of seeking quick fixes or shortcuts in spiritual growth and stressed the importance of integrating spiritual experiences into daily life. They agreed that spiritual experiences are more common than people realize but often go unspoken.

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    Awakening The Soul: Psychology Meets Spirituality

    Merging Psychology and Spirituality: A Deep Dive with Katie Turner | Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea Lynn In this episode of 'Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea Lynn,' join host Andrea Lynn as she explores the intersection of psychology and spirituality with guest Katie Turner. This compelling conversation tackles how traditional psychology often overlooks spiritual experiences and how integrating both fields can lead to profound healing and personal transformation. From Katie’s journey from skeptic to spiritual psychologist, to the importance of recognizing intuitive abilities, this episode dives deep into topics like toxic positivity, diagnosing spiritual awakenings, and the balance between planning and manifestation. Whether you're struggling with unexplained emotional distress or interested in how spirituality can coexist with mental health, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical tools for true holistic healing.

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    Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast With Katie Turner: Holistic Depth Psychologist

    Spiritual beings in a Human Nervous System: What does that mean for us?

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    Healthy Mind, Healthy Life:

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

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    Therapy, Spirituality & Being Sensitive

    In this episode, Justine sits down with Katie Turner—an advocate for deep feeling and self awareness—to talk about what it really means to be a sensitive human in a loud, often dismissive world. They unpack the differences between traditional therapy and spiritual alternatives, share personal insights on navigating mental health in both the U.S. and Canada, and get real about the damaging effects of toxic positivity. If you've ever felt "too much" or questioned what healing is supposed to look like, this conversation is for you.

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    Exploring Toxic Spirituality Podcast

    In this conversation, Katie Turner explores the concept of toxic spirituality, the journey of spiritual awakening, and the importance of integrating psychological practices with spiritual beliefs. They discuss the challenges of navigating trauma, the complexities of burnout, and the necessity of setting boundaries for mental health. The dialogue emphasizes the role of intuition in personal growth and the need for accessible mental health resources. Katie shares her insights on empathy, sensitivity, and the collective healing process, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing both individual and societal issues.

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    Intuit disciplinary explorations with Katie Turner

    Psychology joins spirituality as we recognize in A Course In Miracles as well. What does it mean to listen to insights from within? Are we all at one? When is it safe to open up? How does trust develop? Why is it important to explore things from many perspectives and combine spiritual experience with psychology? These questions and many more are looked at in depth in this conversation. May your joy grow and grow and grow!!!

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