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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

5.08 Healing from Sexual Abuse: An Interview with Dr. Lisha Antiqua

Dr. Lisha Antiqua is a trauma transformer who has been featured on ABC, NBC, and FOX and awarded as one of America's Premier Experts in self-care. She has dedicated her life to helping people regain their power and joy, and end generational patterns, through self-awareness and self-love. Today, Dr. Lisha addresses healing from sexual assault and childhood trauma. She works with private clients, group classes and students through her program and on-line university. Links : Contact Dr. Lisha Dr. L...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 8 min

5.07 Love Placements: Your Venus and Ascendant, Part Two of Astrology

Today we are talking about the placement of Venus, and your ascendant and how that translates into romance. This episode will address who you fall in love with, who falls in love with you, and what is the best gift to get for your beloved based on their Venus sign. Links : Astro Cafe Astrology (Free Birth Chart) Crazy Heart Memorial Part One of our Astrology (Ep. 5.02) Astrology Chart (Free) The Houses (Summarized) Domicile vs Exaltation vs Detriment vs Fall Ascendants on Celebrities Advertising...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 3 min

5.06 Being Grown Up [Part 4 of 4 of The Growing Up Series]

This is the fourth and final episode of our series on Growing Up. What are the subtle nuances that allow repair and mature connection in relationships ? What does it means to grow up? Where do we struggle to be mature? We will look at behaviors and mental habits that reflect both a mature and immature way of approaching the world. Also discussed : attachment styles, parental forgiveness, and the drama triangle. Links & Resources: Marisa Peer’s Releasing Grudges Hypnosis (Code THANKYOU gets $...

Jan 17, 20231 hr 15 min

5.05 Repairs in Relationship [Part 3 of 4 in our Growing Up Series]

Its a first for us! Anna and Kristina welcome back for the second time, somatic educator, Jay Fields. Jay is a leading expert in intimacy, self-growth, and hacking the autonomic nervous system. In this episode you will learn about recovery and repair in a relationship. Fundamentally, how can we be grown up about disagreements with our loved ones. This episode is not to be missed. Links: Episode 4.04 Jay’s Website Internal Family Systems Linked In Courses Yours Truly 12-Week Course Advertising In...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 1 min

5.04 This is Parenting: An Interview with Gabriel Hannans [Part 2 of 4 in our Growing Up Series]

This episode is the second in our four part series on Growing Up. This series dives into the nuances of self-growth and emotional maturity. Today we interview Gabriel "Gabe" Hannans, The Indomitable Black Man on TikTok. Gabe is a beloved behavioral therapist and author of the book, " This is Parenting!" Discover in this interview what kind of parenting you experienced as a child. How does this style of parenting show up in your daily inner dialogue? What subtle shifts can you make to help heal y...

Dec 20, 202255 minSeason 5Ep. 4

5.03 Have I Grown Up? [Part 1 of 4 in Growing Up series]

This week we begin our four part series on Growing Up. What comes next after shadow work? After healing the inner child, how can we embrace the subtle nuances of being a responsible adult? What does it mean to “grow up?” We will look at behaviors that have become commonplace in our culture but speak to an antiquated immature way of approaching the world. Also discussed today: The Peter Pan Syndrome, snooping, and psychopaths. Links : Dan Savage on Snooping Hilarious Tiktok Maslow’s Hierarchy of ...

Dec 06, 202259 min

5.02 Mercury & Mars : Part One of Astrology

Have you ever wondered what all the fuss was about Mercury in retrograde? Today we are going to break it down for you. You will learn what your Mercury placement means specifically to you, and what to expect when this planet goes retrograde. We will also discuss your Mars placement, what it means, and how it challenges you when it goes retrograde. You will want to know your Mercury and Mars placement before listening to this episode. You can find that here . Also discussed : preparing for Mars a...

Nov 22, 202259 min

5.01 The Third Chakra and Bhakti Yoga

This podcast is a serial and today we open the new season with a discussion of all things related to the third chakra, the theme of Season Five. What is the third chakra? Today’s episode is an invitation for you to join us in exploring and healing the third chakra. This season will be about personal power, growing up, and selfless devotion. Thank you for being part of this community! Also discussed today : Hocus Pocus, our change in episode frequency, favorite episodes from season four. the smal...

Nov 08, 202251 min

Bonus #22 Hauntings : A Halloween Special

Happy Halloween! We couldn't resist giving you a Halloween bonus during our time-off between seasons. In this episode we are talking about entity attachments and possession - how to tell if you or someone you love is being haunted. Also discussed today: geology, paranormal activity, and then ten most haunted cities in the United States. p.s. We magically bound this episode to ensure no residual effects of the topics mentioned. Links : Last Year's Halloween Special Geology Article #1 Geology Arti...

Oct 31, 202258 min

Between the Season Update

This week we are taking a short break between seasons. Enjoy a lighthearted conversation between seasons. Today we discuss our favorite and most challenging episodes in season four, and give some teasers for season five. the small man builds cages for everyone he knows. While the sage, who has to duck his head when the moon is low, keeps dropping keys all night long for the beautiful rowdy prisoners. - hafiz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

Oct 25, 202227 sec

Bonus #21 Bridge to Connection : A Conversation with Hannah, an Animal Medium

Enjoy a lighthearted conversation between seasons. On this episode we interview Hannah from Bridge to Connection. Hannah is an animal medium who is a voice to those who have no [human] voice. She translates messages from your pets that are here, and from those who have passed. Links : Bridge to Connection TikTok Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 11, 202248 min

4.21 Healing Trauma : Part Five of the Trauma Series and our Series Finale

In this final episode of our five part series, our cohosts talk about how we can heal our trauma in the mental, physical, emotional, and soul level. Learn about new research and techniques for trauma healing, as well as ancient practices. In this episode we are addressing “light-based” and "dark-based" practices. Light practices are those techniques for trauma healing that serves to raise your vibration, or enhance your mental or physical strength to address your traumatic memories and responses...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 15 min

4.20 Trauma Healing: Part Four of the Trauma Series

In this fourth episode of our five part series, our cohosts talk about how we can heal our trauma in the mental, physical, emotional, and soul level. Learn about new research and techniques for trauma healing, as well as ancient practices. In this episode we are addressing “Light-based” practices, that is trauma healing that serves to raise your vibration, or enhance your mental or physical strength to address your traumatic memories and responses. If you are experiencing an abusive relationship...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 4 min

4.19 Fight, Flight, & Freeze: Part Three of the Trauma Series

In this third episode of a (now) five part series, our cohosts talk about how the mind, body, and soul react to stress, trauma, and abuse. Looking at the nervous system, we discuss why we react the way we do and what it means. Today we look at the fight, flight, and freeze response. In this episode you will learn how to identify when your nervous system is dysregulated, and what and how it happens. Fawn : Trauma Bonding (see previous episode) Flight Response : Avoidance Fight Response : Reactive...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 3 min

4.18 Trauma Bonding: Part Two of the Trauma Series

In this second episode of a (now) five part series, our cohosts talk about how the mind, body, and soul react to stress, trauma, and abuse. Looking at the nervous system, we discuss why we react the way we do and what it means. Today we look at the fawn response, which in its more complex form is trauma bonding. In this episode you will learn how to identify the victim and abuser, and see why we stay in toxic relationships. Fawn : Trauma Bonding Flight Response : Avoidance Fight Response : React...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 9 min

4.17 Trauma: Part One of the Trauma Series

In this first episode of a (now) five part series, our cohosts lay the foundation for working through trauma. Explored today: what trauma looks like, what it feels like, and what it does to our quality of life. Also discussed today: grey rape, multidimensional selves (parallel lives), cognitive dissonance, and more. Links Reality Transurfing The Body Keeps the Score Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 06, 20221 hr 5 min

Bonus #20 Best Friends: Ask me Anything

This week we are taking a short break while Anna recovers from COVID-19. This means we are airing a bonus episode which doesn’t follow the thematic content of Season 4. Anna and Kristina check in with each other to discuss: current life challenges, Daith piercings, trauma bonding, and play “ask me anything” with our listeners. Anna’s Book List for Her 20 Year Old Self: No Bad Parts , By Dr Richard Schwartz Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gray Mars and Venus On a Date by John Gray...

Aug 30, 202253 min

4.16 Being Wild: An Interview with our Shaman, Robbie Houcek [Part II]

Robbie is back on the show. Enjoy hearing two best friends interview their mentor: Robbie Houcek. Robbie is an Apache-initiated shaman from New Mexico who has served as a beloved friend, healer, inspiration, and teacher to our co-hosts. In this episode these three women discuss what it means to be a Wild and how to harness the powers of archetypes, commitments, and community to enhance power, healing, and joy. Links: Contact Robbie or RH@robbiehoucek.com Robbie's Website First Interview on TSF T...

Aug 23, 202257 min

4.15 The Father Wound - Part Three [The Fifth & Sixth Dimension]

Please enjoy this final episode in our three part series on the Father Wound. Today we discuss tackling this wound on the fifth and sixth dimensions of reality. Also discussed today: serial murderers, narcissists, manifestations, and more. Links: Leanne Rose’s E-mail [Channel for the Galayla Collective] Blackbird [on AppleTV] Oprah Interviews Pedophiles Statistics on Serial Murderers [US Department of Justice] Serial Murders [Study.com] Serial Murderer Facts [CNN] Higher Love [Kygo & Whitney...

Aug 16, 20221 hr 10 min

4.14 The Father Wound - Part Two [How it Looks In the Third Dimension]

In this second part of The Father Wound series, Kristina and Anna discuss how the Father Wound shows up in our day to day lives. Last week we discussed how the Father Wound feels in the emotional body, today we discuss how it looks in the physical and mental bodies. Also discussed today: Roe vs Wade, domestic violence, narcissist abuse, and Wendy Byrde. Links: Shitty Boys Meet Greatest Father Ever [Reddit/PettyRevenge] Satyen Raja Abortion Legalities Statistics on Violence Against Women [The UN]...

Aug 09, 202259 min

4.13 The Father Wound - Part 1 [Access & Awareness]

In this episode, Kristina and Anna discuss the personal and spiritual Father Wound. The Father archetype provides the child with identity, value, and power. When the Father denies his gifts, the wound shows up as a betrayal and misguidance (self-rejection & self-sabotage). This is an important conversation to digest, for anyone who has felt betrayed or misguided by their personal father, or the Judeo-Christian religions. Beloved listener, please note, that this episode is an example of the s...

Aug 02, 202252 min

4.12 AITA "Am I the A*shole?" Exploring Boundaries with Guest Co-host Stephanie Joplin of the Luxury Dropout Podcast

If you are on the journey of self-discovery, you may find yourself asking, "am I the asshole?" When are your feelings and reactions a by-product of your shadows and wounds? When are your feelings and reactions a sign to make boundaries? This episode features Stephanie Joplin, host of the Luxury Dropout Podcast. Stephanie is featured as a co-host, today, and not an interviewee. Also discussed in this episode: The Addams Family, The Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine, Ddating, and non-negotiable...

Jul 26, 202253 min

4.11 Near Death : What Near Death Experiences & Out of Body Experiences Reveal About Life on Earth

Today on This Spiritual Fix , we are talking about near-death experiences or NDEs. Anna gives an overview of the history and characteristics of NDEs, as well as her own near-drowning experience. Kristina interviews Joyce Anastasia. Joyce Anastasia is a renown author and intuit who has come close to dying three times. Joyce offers unique intuitive advisory readings for people. As Anna and Kristina can attest, her perspective and readings are powerful, moving, and accurate. Links: Joyce Anastasia ...

Jul 19, 20221 hr 24 min

4.10 Every Body Workout: Understanding your true energetic footprint

In this episode, Kristina covers the six bodies, as revealed to her for the past five years. Enjoy this reflective conversation between friends discussing the challenges and rewards of keeping integrity within our physical, emotional and mental bodies. Kristina explains how the six bodies can work together to promote harmony, health, and more "productive" execution of life experiences. Links : At Home Ketamine Treatments The Six Bodies (PDF) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Jul 12, 202259 min

4.09 The Six Different Hungers : A Review of WildFit by Eric Edmeades

Do you struggle with eating healthier? Have you ever wondered if changing your diet could improve a chronic condition? In today's episode Anna gives a review of the 90 day course, WildFit , taught by Eric Edmeades, a nutritional expert who has spent time eating and foraging with matriarchal cultures. Today, Anna discusses the six different hungers, as taught in the WildFit course, and how understanding these hungers can help you make better decisions and take control over your health and vitalit...

Jul 05, 202245 min

4.08 The Art of War : Are You Your Greatest Enemy?

The Art of War is a two thousand year old treatise on war, written By Sun Tzu in China in the 6th Century BCE. As a timeless reference point for military strategy and planning, it is not limited to politics alone. We can use the knowledge from this timeless classic to triumph over our greatest enemies. In today's episode, Kristina leads, and she examines how one may use The Art of War to confront one’s own illusions and delusions on the spiritual path. The episode includes an examination of the ...

Jun 28, 202253 min

4.07 Being Real: A Conversation about Matriarchal Spirituality with Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown is an author, director, and spiritual rebel who sheds light on the very real and destructive consequences of spiritual bypass. He demands that we recognize how striving to ascend can keep us from being grounded in our beautiful and raw humanity. This interview has shifted so much in Anna & Kristina’s lives. We hope listening to it shifts yours. Links: Jeff Brown’s Website Books by Jeff Brown Jeff Brown on Instagram Karmageddon , an award-winning documentary Apologies to the Divine...

Jun 21, 202257 min

4.06 Internal Family Systems Revisited: What We've Learned Since We First Discovered This Technique

In today’s episode Anna and Kristina revisit Internal Family Systems work, but with a deeper appreciation and understanding for how deep this shadow work process can be. Anna discusses how IFS seems to have cured her PMDD, and Kristina discusses how IFS keeps her emotionally regulated throughout the day. If you love shadow work, this episode is not to be missed. Links : No Bad Parts , By Dr Richard Schwartz Motherwound Masterclass IFS Episode Putting Yourself into Alpha Pendulums for Dowsing Mus...

Jun 14, 202243 min

4.05 Apathy vs Detachment vs Denial vs Masking : How to Recognize What You Do and Why You Do It

There are healthy and unhealthy ways we detach ourselves from reality. In this episode two spiritual seekers discuss pathological and enlightening ways we step away from the challenges of life. What do you do? Why do you do it? If you have a question for us, email this.spiritual.fix@gmail.com. "Nothing is neither good or bad, but stuck is stuck." - Author Unknown Links: Spiritual Bypassing Apathy vs Detachment Highly Sensitive Person's Test Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Jun 07, 202259 min

4.04 Hacking the Autonomic Nervous System: A Conversation with Jay Fields

Anna and Kristina are graced today with the presence of Jay Fields, a leading expert in intimacy and self-growth through hacking the autonomic nervous system. In this episode you will learn the fundamentals of a regulated and dysregulated nervous system. Most importantly you will learn the tools you need to become unstuck when you find yourself trapped in fight, flight, fawn, or freeze responses. This episode is not to be missed. Links: Jay’s Website Internal Family Systems Linked In Courses You...

May 31, 202259 min
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