EP 68 – Interweaving Eastern Philosophies with Madhur-Nain Webster

How does couples therapy work and what techniques are available? How can we interweave Eastern philosophies into psychotherapy and mental health? What strategies can help to calm the nervous system, emotionally self-regulate and optimize brain functioning? Learn about the fascinating interplay between Eastern philosophies, traditional techniques, Energy Psychology, nutrition and other holistic approaches in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with licensed marriage and family therapist Madhur-Nain Webster. You will hear about how you can do powerful inner work, apply self-calming techniques, and employ many other useful strategies for the betterment of your own wellbeing and relationships. In this episode: Madhur-Nain’s story Interweaving Eastern philosophies Shakti and bhakti The perspective of the mind RLT Therapy Couples Therapy Communication Wheel Calming strategies and emotional self-regulation Fight, flight, freeze and fix response Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Richard C. Schwartz Somatic work Creating connection and compassion EMDR Sleep Dr. Gabor Maté Brainspotting Meditation and the brain Chanting Amino Acid Therapy Sleep aids Molecular psychiatrists Inner parts Resources mentioned in this episode: Madhur-Nain’s website: https://www.madhurnain.com/ Book: https://www.madhurnain.com/books/the-... Soul-Self Workshop: https://www.madhurnain.com/soul-self/... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madhurnain/ The Mood Cure by Julia Ross: https://www.juliarosscures.com/mood-c... The Diet Cure by Julia Ross: https://www.juliarosscures.com/diet-c... The Anxiety Food Solution by Trudy Scott: https://www.everywomanover29.com/blog... About Madhur-Nain: “Madhur-Nain Webster is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the integration of eastern and western philosophies for mental health. For over 20 years, she has empowered clients to connect with themselves and others through mindfulness and psychotherapy interventions. She applies her profound understanding of the importance of open communication at her successful private practice in Napa, California. Her first book, The Stressless Brain (2018), makes a scientific argument for the positive influence meditation has on the psyche; she is currently working on her second book. In addition to releasing over 60 meditation singles, Madhur-Nain maintains international outreach by appearing on podcasts and holding meditation workshops.” “We tend to be attracted to and fall in love with our unfinished business.” – Madhur-Nain Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kalei...)