The New Dimensions Café

Sunny Strasburg, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and trainer. She is trained in Internal Family Systems and is an EMDR-certified trauma specialist. Her practice includes an integration of psychotherapy, art, archetypal psychology, and psychedelic-assisted healing. Strasburg is a graduate of the Certification for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She offers Ketamine Assisted Therapy and retreats and co-leads trainings with Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., the originator of Internal Family Systems. She is the author of The Theradelic Approach: Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychedelics for Healing (Sunny Strasburg, LMFT 2023)Interview Date: 06/26/24      Tags: Sunny Strasburg, psychotherapy, art therapy, psychedelics, mental health, trauma healing, group therapy, MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, hero's journey, archetypal psychology, PANTHER METHOD, Psychology, Health & Healing, Arts & Creativity

Valerie Andrews is a writer, editor, and seminar leader specializing in Jungian psychology and the inner life of home. She’s a graduate of the Guild for Spiritual Guidance and the editor of the digital magazine Reinventing Home: Culture, Creativity, Character. She’s also a contributor to many journals and magazines and was the host of the PBS documentary featuring Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul. She is the author and editor of A Passion for This Earth (Harper Collins 1994)and Sanctuary: The Inner Life of Home (Editor) (Chiron Publications 2024)Interview Date: 7/19/2024     Tags: Valerie Andrews, sanctuary, refuge, memory, abused women, safe home, unsafe home, deep listening, Joe Brainard, Community, Personal Transformation, Psychology, Death & Dying

Michael Meade, a renowned storyteller and mythology scholar, dives deep into the gifts of the soul and the power of community healing. He shares inspiring tales that highlight how individual contributions can lead to collective blessings, especially in youth empowerment. Meade discusses the importance of recognizing inner genius and transformative experiences for personal growth. He emphasizes the significance of mythology in understanding the human experience, encouraging listeners to tap into their unique talents for a better world.

Meredith Heller is a poet, singer-songwriter, avid nature lover, and educator with degrees in writing and education. She leads writing workshops online and in person. She also teaches in schools, juvenile detention centers, women’s prisons, and wellness retreats. She is the author of Write a Poem, Save Your Life: A Guide for Teens, Teachers, and Writers of All Ages (New World Publishers 2021) and Writing by Heart: A Poetry Path to Healing and Self-Discovery (New World Library 2024)Interview Date: 6/14/2024    Tags: Meredith Heller, storytelling, inner listening, writing as an alchemical process, kintsugi, resilience, personal wounds, shame, shaming, we are unique vessels, our story matters, storytelling, fertile darkness, Health & Healing, Personal Transformation, Writing

In this engaging episode, Michelle Segar, an award-winning researcher and health coach from the University of Michigan, shares her insights on sustainable self-care. She discusses the POP principle, which encourages mindful decision-making to enhance health. Segar highlights how to navigate barriers to joyful self-care, emphasizing compassion and flexibility. She also presents the 'joy choice' concept, promoting manageable wellness routines. Listeners will learn how simple, enjoyable changes can lead to lasting transformations in both personal health and environmental well-being.

Diana McLain Smith, PhD has worked with families, organizations, communities, and in some of America’s most iconic businesses and entrepreneurial nonprofits. She has developed an approach that converts debilitating intergroup conflict into constructive outcomes. This work is known as Leading through Relationships (LTR™). She’s a former partner at the Monitor Group and former chief executive partner at New Profit. Her approach is to educate practitioners to develop the skill for engaging and fact-based dialogues, learning from different perspectives, and partnering across boundaries. Her books include Divide or Conquer: How Great Teams Turn Conflict Into Strength (Portfolio 2008), The Elephant in the Room: How Relationships Make or Break the Success of Leaders and Organizations (Jossey-Bass 2011) and Remaking The Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together To Build A Better Future For All (Ballast Books 2024) Interview Date: 7/5/2024  Tags: Diana McLain Smith, friendship, George Washington crossing the Delaware, secret dialogues about abortion, dialogue, broadening our perspectives, Braver Angels, Media, Social Change/Politics

Guy Finley, founder of the Life of Learning Foundation and author of over 45 books on self-realization, discusses transformative insights about love and relationships. He emphasizes the power of choosing love over conflict, advocating awareness and the release of grievances to deepen connections. Finley explores how past heartbreaks can cloud new relationships and encourages self-reflection to break cycles of pain and blame. His practical advice offers pathways for personal growth and deeper emotional connections.

Sarah Anne Shockley is an award-winning filmmaker and a Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner. She has studied with shamans from various cultures around the world and has lived with the debilitating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome for more than 10 years. She has been a columnist for Pain News Network and is a regular contributor to The Mighty, a 1.5 million-member online community for those living with chronic illness. Because her condition was unresponsive to existing traditional or alternative therapies, she developed a unique method of pain management and pain reduction not reliant on pharmaceuticals or medical intervention. She is the author of: The Pain Companion: Everyday Wisdom for Living with and Moving Beyond Chronic Pain (New World Library 2018)Tags: Sarah Anne Shockley, TOS, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, chronic pain, acute pain, acute debilitation, grief, emotional pain, telling the story of your pain, the timetable of pain, treating pain as enemy, writing letter to pain, Health & Healing, writing, psychology 

Jonathan Robinson, a seasoned psychotherapist and celebrated author, shares his insights on improving communication in relationships. He discusses the common pitfalls of blame and highlights the power of empathy and understanding. Practical techniques to enhance intimacy and connection, such as asking deeper questions, are introduced. Robinson also critiques the limitations of modern technology, emphasizing the need for direct emotional expression. He advocates for appreciation and gratitude as keys to fostering more loving and supportive relationships.

Jacob Israel Liberman is a pioneer in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness. He has developed numerous light and vision therapy instruments, including the first FDA-cleared medical device to significantly improve visual performance. He earned a doctorate in the field of optometry and a Ph.D. in Vision Science. He is the Past President of the College of Syntonic Optometry and the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM). He is the author of Light: Medicine of The Future: How We Can Use It to Heal Ourselves NOW (Bear & Company 1990). Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight (Harmony Books 1995). Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living (New World Library 2018)Tags: Jacob Liberman, Bible, information, wisdom, NDE, spiritual guidance, tsunami, Talmud, light, Science, Spirituality