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This Spiritual Fix

Kristina Wiltsee & Anna Stromquistwww.thisspiritualfix.com

What meditation works for you? What is it like to do tantra? How do you best communicate with a loved one? Kristina Wiltsee & Anna Stromquist are two best friends on a quest to try all things spiritual in order to attain enlightenment -- or just stay sane while juggling a lot on their plates. Their internationally recognized podcast hits close to home for many people who are struggling for peace amidst the pain of trauma, emotional wounds, and neurodivergent brains. As we uncover deeper layers of ourselves, they teach, with humor, that there is nothing to fix - just more of us to love.

Season Themes:

Season 1: The Primal Wounds (Abandonment, Rejection, Betrayal, Injustice, & Humiliation)

Season 2: The Drama Triangle (The Inner & Outer Persecutor, Rescuer, and Victim)

Season 3: First Chakra (Relationships & Sexuality & The Mother Wound)

Season 4: Second Chakra (Integration of the Multidimensional Self & The Father Wound)

Season 5: Third Chakra (Growing Up and the Money Wound)

Season 6: Fourth Chakra (Primal Wounds Revisited, Villains & Karma Yoga)

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Episodes

1.21 Loving the Wounded : Your Guide to Relating to a Loved One with a Primal Wound [Part 8 of 8 in the Primal Wounds Series]

In this final episode of our eight part series on the Primal Wounds, our cohosts explore what its like to be in a relationship with someone with a primal wound (essentially everyone). In this episode you will hear a quick summary of each wound, its mask, and learn how the different wounds show up in relationships. What can you do to improve compassion, communication, support, and harmony with these people? This episode is about how wisdom, insight, and communication hacks can help us love imperf...

May 18, 202148 min

1.20 - Insight and Awareness: The Art of Dissolving Your Pain [Part 7 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

In this penultimate episode of our eight part series on the Primal Wounds, our cohosts explore the power of insight. Have you ever experienced the radical dissolution of your pain through introspection or awareness? In this episode you will learn how the different types of insight can revolutionize your life: i) immediate "aha moment" insight, ii) gradual awareness insight, and iii) retrospective (gosh I guess I've changed) insight. Learn different methods and hacks to accelerate your self-disco...

May 11, 202141 min

1.19 - The Betrayal Wound: Recognizing and Loving The Controller [Part 6 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

In this sixth episode in our eight part series on the Primal Wounds, Kristina leads this conversation, exploring the wound of Betrayal. Have you ever experienced the emotional assault of feeling betrayed? In this episode you will learn how to recognize the ways in which the betrayal wound shows up in your every day life. Anna and Kristina explore how controlling behavior is the coping mechanism to protect oneself from this wound. And, they explore tools and experiences that helped them forgive a...

May 04, 20211 hr 19 min

1.18 - The Humiliation Wound: Recognizing and Loving The Masochist [Part 5 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

In this fifth episode in our eight part series on the Primal Wounds, our cohosts explore the primal wound of Humiliation. Have you ever experienced the feelings of shame and unworthiness wrapped up in the pain of humiliation? In this episode you will learn how to recognize the ways in which the humiliation wound shows up in your every day life. Anna and Kristina explore how masochistic behavior (self-suffering) is the coping mechanism to protect oneself from this wound. And, they explore tools a...

Apr 27, 20211 hr 5 min

Bonus #4 This Spiritual Fix - Guided Meditation: Transforming Your Reality with Forgiveness / Ho'oponopono

A guided meditation takes you to an auditorium where memories or people come onto the stage. Anna will guide you to forgive these memories, people, events, or circumstances. Use the ancient Hawaiian art of ho’oponopono and the power of true forgiveness to dissolve your pain and open up new possibilities. We highly encourage you to listen to Episode 14 before doing this meditation. Do you have a question? Ask us at this.spiritual.fix@gmail.com Common sense precaution: Do not listen to this audio ...

Apr 22, 202124 min

1.17 - The Injustice Wound: Recognizing and Loving The Critic [Part 4 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

Welcome to our fourth episode in our eight part series on the Primal Wounds. Anna leads this conversation, navigating the the third wound, the wound of Injustice. Have you ever experienced the rage and indignation of injustice? Do you find the people who don’t agree with you, “beneath you?” Have you ever wanted to even the scales or take revenge? In this episode you will learn how to recognize the ways in which the injustice wound shows up in your every day life. Kris and Anna explore how “rigid...

Apr 20, 202141 min

1.16 - The Rejection Wound: Recognizing and Loving The Fugitive [Part 3 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

In this third episode of our eight part series, Kristina explores the primal wound of Rejection. Have you ever experienced the sadness of feeling rejected? Have you ever rejected someone before they had the chance to reject you? In this informative episode you will learn how to recognize the ways in which the rejection wound shows up in your every day life. Our hosts discuss how “fugitive” behavior is the coping mechanism to protect oneself from this wound. Fleeing commitment, and avoiding facin...

Apr 13, 202141 min

1.15 - The Abandonment Wound: Recognizing and Loving The Codependent [Part 2 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

In this second episode of a eight part series, Anna takes us on a journey to explore the primal wound of Abandonment. Have you ever experienced the pain of feeling abandoned? In this fascinating episode you will learn how to recognize the ways in which the abandonment wound shows up in your every day life. Anna and Kristina discuss how codependent behavior is the coping mechanism to protect oneself from this wound. Poor boundaries, and a need to make oneself indispensable are the hallmark featur...

Apr 06, 202147 min

1.14 -True Forgiveness and Ho'oponopono: The Art of Collapsing Dimensions [Part 1 of 8 of the Primal Wounds Series]

Kristina and Anna, together, lead this episode about how forgiveness not only sets you free from the burden of suffering, but collapses the story that keeps you stuck. Kristina discusses “True Forgiveness” from A Course in Miracle, as taught by Gary Renard. Anna discusses Ho'oponono as taught by Dr. Hew Lin. If you want to learn the art of collapsing dimensions, which opens the door to new possibilities, you won’t want to miss this episode. This is the first of an eight part series on the Primal...

Mar 30, 202146 min

1.13 - “The Way of The Peaceful Warrior” Changed My Life

Kristina leads episode where she shares the main principles of “The Way of The Peaceful Warrior,” a book that claims to change lives. In this book report she discusses how this book did indeed change her life, and how it could change yours. Visit the episode website for links and a PDF download. www.thisspiritualfix.com/podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 23, 202147 min

1.12 - Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Part Two

In this two part series, Anna continues her discussion of Neurolinguistic Programming essentials. Learn who is the narrator of your life, what motivates you, and if you internalize or externalize the opinions of others. This episode will help you understand and connect better with others in your professional and personal lives. Learn to be more flexible with your patterns. Note: Part one is Episode 8. However, this episode can stand alone. Check out the show notes for links and a free PDF downlo...

Mar 16, 202137 min

Bonus #3: Guided Meditation for Kids: The Enchanted Forest (Enhancing Academic Confidence & Self-Love)

A guided meditation for your child. This meditation takes your child on a journey to an enchanted forest where s/he will discover a treasure box filled with four fairy treasure gifts. The first three gifts will help to enhance your child’s confidence in reading, math, and concentration. The fourth gift is a reminder of self-love and worthiness. Common sense precaution : do not listen to this meditation while driving or operating machinery. Ages : 4 - 12 years old. Do you have a question ? Ask us...

Mar 10, 202116 min

1.11 - Embrace Your Inner Witch: The Best Divination Tool For You

Learn from a psychic the crafts of their trade. Kristina gives the basics on divination: Tarot cards, oracle cards, crystal balls, I Ching, runes, and more. Expand your intuition in this fascinating episode. Visit our show notes for links and a free PDF download: www.thisspiritualfix.com/podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 09, 202148 min

1.10 - Super Sweet Soulmate Love: Exploring Deal-Makers and Deal-Breakers

Are you looking for your soulmate partner ? Are you already committed and wonder how to enhance your compatibility ? Anna leads this episode answering the question, '“what makes a couple compatible?” Are you too picky? Are you not picky enough? This episode address love languages, primal wounds, deal-makers, and deal-breakers. How to understand when, in relationship, you are operating from your w hole (sense of wholeness) verses your h ole (wounded small self). Learn how to make a thorough “rela...

Mar 02, 202144 min

1.09 - The Culture of Spirituality: How the Changing World Changes You

Kristina takes us on a journey to understand the major shifts in spiritual culture spanning this century and how these changes have impacted our own personal journeys. She discusses the pros and cons of the shifts in the New Age (1970s - 2010s) and the Now Age (2010s to present). Topics covered include: shadow work, manifestation, psychedelic drugs, and meditation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this informative dialogue. Check out our show notes for links and a free PDF: www.thisspiritualfix.com/po...

Feb 23, 202135 min

Bonus #2: Q&A Our Teacher S.N. Goenka

A few of our listeners asked, who are our Spiritual Teachers? Tune in to hear us give a brief biography of our most influential teacher, S.N. Goenka. S.N. Goenka is a Vipassana teacher, and student of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, of the Theravada lineage of Buddhism. Do you have a question? Ask us at this.spiritual.fix@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 18, 202116 min

1.08 - Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Part 1: Understanding NLP Will Make You a Better Partner, Clinician, Parent, Friend, and Colleague

In this episode, Anna discusses the five primary interests: people, place, information, thing, and activity. Our two hosts explain what an understanding of these patterns can do to help you expand in flexibility and efficiency, making your personal and professional life flow better. Episode eight will help you recognize your mental processing strengths and weaknesses and determine where you might be stuck. Understanding Primary Interests will enhance your ability to connect with others and forgi...

Feb 16, 202147 min

Bonus #1: Does Manifesting / Law of Attraction Contradict Radical Acceptance?

A few of our listeners asked us, “doesn’t manifesting (Law of Attraction) contradict radical acceptance?” If you were paying close attention, it does seem that the message of Episode 6 (manifesting your dream partner) goes against the message of Episode 1 (accepting reality as it is). Tune in to hear Anna and Kristina answer this fascinating question according to their understanding of the 3rd & 5th Dimension. Have a question? We want to hear it! this.spiritual.fix@gmail.com Advertising Inqu...

Feb 11, 202111 min

1.07- Losing Too Much, Too Soon: Childhood Grief / Parental Loss by Death, Divorce, Adoption, Abandonment, Separation

One of the Four Noble Truths of Gautama the Buddha is that suffering is experienced by all-- whether through birth, sickness, old age, or death. In this episode, we discuss childhood suffering, specifically the loss of a loved one or parent through death, divorce, adoption, abandonment or separation. Do you carry deep grief in your heart ? Kristina leads the conversation, where she discusses her insights from a Motherless Daughters Seminar. She shares her personal story with loss, developmental ...

Feb 09, 202155 min

1.06 - Making The Amazing Familiar to Manifest Your Dream Lover with Special Guest Sophia Spallino

Sophia Spallino, entrepreneur and business mentor, graces Anna and Kristina with her presence in this first guest episode. According to her, the secret to manifesting what you want is to believe you are worthy to receive your heart’s desires. A modern day Pygmalion (the Greek fable of the sculptor who brings his perfect wife to life from statue-form), she gifts this podcast with enthusiasm, magic, and concrete tools that she uses with her clients to enhance their sense of worthiness. We talk abo...

Feb 02, 202147 min

1.05 - How Not To Murder Your Partner in a Pandemic

Would you like to know how to survive a pandemic without committing murder? In what ways does your partner sabotage communication ? Have you ever felt that your partner is not really hearing you? What are your communication strengths and weaknesses? How do you sabotage communication in your relationship? How can you communicate better? Is it possible the solution is not in the what but the how ? Anna and Kristina answer these questions in this week's podcast, in order to keep you from being the ...

Jan 26, 202142 min

1.04 - Mind Your Meditation: Exploring The Best Meditation Techniques for You

Do you want to meditate but don’t know how? With all the different types out there how do you know which is the best fit for you? Kristina and Anna discuss different meditation techniques, and how they differ according to your personal needs, your mind-set, and where you are on the path to self-discovery. Check out the episode website for links, and a PDF guide to help you determine the best meditation for your personality / needs / life situation. www.thisspiritualfix.com/podcast Advertising In...

Jan 19, 202140 min

1.03 - The Monk of My Dreams Part II : Humility, Acceptance, Gratitude

In this episode, Anna talks about her second visitation from the dreamy monk, who teaches her how to let go of self-hate (self-resistance) and the art of receiving grace. Kristina discusses ho'opponnopono - the practice of radical forgiveness, humility, and acceptance. Visit the episode website for links and a PDF download to the Empty Chalice Meditation. www.thisspiritualfix.com/podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jan 19, 202135 min

1.02 - Panic in the Pandemic: How Health Anxiety Overtook Me and How I Fought Back

How much do you trust your own body? What if you fundamentally believe your body can betray you? Can you trust life? Kristina leads this episode, discussing allopathic (modern), complementary, and alternative medicine to address mental illness. Anna shares her experience with PMDD (premenstrual dysmorphic disorder). Kristina brings deeper insight to Hypochondria, Body Betrayal, and the Shadow Chakras. Visit the episode website for links and a PDF download to a corresponding meditation. www.thiss...

Jan 19, 202142 min

1.01 - The Monk of My Dreams

Can water be your drug of choice? What happened to you during the Great Conjunction? What if you were getting a vision of a monk telling you to accept the world, to get rid of resistance? What if a monk appeared and told you that acceptance is the opposite of hate and that it is possible to experience joy in the midst of anger? Anna leads our first episode as she explores a vision she experienced during a hollotropic shamanic breathing session when a monk visited her, and blessed her with some b...

Jan 19, 202138 min

1.00 Join us for the debut of This Spiritual Fix Podcast

Join us for the debut of a new podcast about the tools and hacks for leading a spiritual life as a householder - kids, jobs, partners, chaos, and a bit of stillness that sits in the middle of the caramel-filled center of life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 18, 20211 min
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