Spiritual Psychology With Renee Mckenna

Our demons are our fears, dysfunctions and unresolved emotional issues. Our allies are our honesty, willingness and openmindedness as well as the wealth of human and spiritual help that is always available to us. Our allies grant us the courage and hope to be able to face our demons and perhaps even transform them, as garbage is transformed into compost under the right conditions. Renee talks about her demons of body image and food addiction and how our suffering points to the places we most need to grow and heal.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self with these 15 transformative pro

Myths, great stories and the characters in them are like instruction manuals for personal growth. The story of Snow White provides a powerful template for the healthy marriage of our intellect (The Prince) and our intuition (The Princess,) or the unhealthy relationship of judgement and self-criticism (The Evil Queen) with our own authentic self. Renee retells this classic Western fairytale and offers some practical and provocative insight in how the archetypal characters of Prince, Princess and Evil Queen are actually different parts of ourself. Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self with

It's easy to confuse neediness with love. Optimally, love is what we bring to a relationship and what we share within it. As adults it is empowering to be a whole person first, to fulfill our own needs rather than entering relationship hoping to be fulfilled. This doesn't mean that we don't give and receive from others. It means that we do better when we turn to the larger stream of life to fulfill us. It takes a village to support each of us and overdependence upon one person to fill our needs is a recipe for suffering. Rupert Spira on Freedom and Love Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritualpsychology/message

The Divine Feminine connects us with important resources for fulfillment, growth and healing that are often under valued by our culture.  We all have masculine and feminine principles within us that work together to create a healthy, balanced person. Frequently we over value the masculine currents of intellect, power and material prosperity at the expense of the feminine currents of creativity, connection and emotional maturity.   The Sacred Feminine is easily accessible through the many Goddesses and aspects of divinity in female form throughout the world's great religions. Join us for an overview of the many faces of the Divine Feminine and discover what She has to offer you in your life.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.  If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!  Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. --- Send in a

Multiple Intelligence Theory points out the many ways we can be smart in our lives besides reading, writing and math. Some are gifted at dance or sports. Musical intelligence, social awareness, even contemplation and self awareness can be valuable skill sets if viewed from this perspective.  We all have many ways we are talented or intelligent, though we may not recognize them.  Acknowledging and appreciating our own unique configuration of intelligence is important and affirming. Knowing where we are highly developed and where we are underdeveloped can give us helpful perspective and provide new resources for personal growth and transformation we hadn't known were there.  Here are some of the ways we can be smart:  -Linguistic Intelligence: verbal skills, good with words, reading and writing  -Logical Intelligence: problem solving, mechanical skills, science and math  -Physical/kinesthetic Intelligence: dancing, athletics, motor skills, driving, physical labor  -Emotional

I'll try anything once, but I won't do a 7 day water fast again. Though I went in openminded and without expectations, my 7 day water fast was still surprising. It was a powerful experience and I'm still unpacking the take aways. Fasting is an ancient practice with modern appeal for longevity and health. But fasting can clear more than just your digestive system. Retreating from regular life and making room spiritually, emotionally and energetically by not eating, provides a profound opportunity for growth, clarity and awareness of beliefs and issues that may go unnoticed in ordinary life.  Find out more about fasting from in the links below: Fasting recommendations from USC School of Gerontology National Institute On Aging Fasting and Calorie Restriction Check out my funny, 10-minute video about our Death Valley water fast: Renee & Thor's 7-Day Water Fast Adventure Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, an

Confrontation can be compassionate and empowering. Renee offers a simple formula for healthy confrontation which is effective and transformative. There are times to let things go and times to confront intentional negativity and harm. Learning to discern when to speak up and when to move on is part of our personal growth work.  The golden rule found in most spiritual and religious traditions directs us to treat others and we want to be treated. We also need to learn to treat ourselves with the same justice, love and conviction that we give to those we care for. Healthy confrontation is an important tool for our grown up tool box. Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiritualpsychology/message

Sex, intimacy, love and desire are the engines that drive relationship and drive us crazy. We can have sex without intimacy and intimacy without sex, but many of us seek a blend of both. There are lots of reasons people have sex and many ways to express intimacy. Having open and loving, passionate and interesting connections can be as challenging as it is fulfilling. Navigating our own sexuality and ability to be close, honest and vulnerable with others is a lifetime adventure.  Deeply exploring sex and intimacy provide infinite opportunities for growth, maturity and positive change regardless of our personal preferences, orientations or experiences. For more information about love and intimacy, check out these links: The Five Love Languages  Recovering Couples Anonymous Spiritual Psychology combines the ancient healing and wisdom traditions of Shamanism and Buddhist philosophy with the best of Western psychology to create a powerful medicine for the mind, body and spirit. If you'd like to learn more how Sp

The Divine Feminine has many faces. In Christianity the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen are powerful figures. We can look at them as archetypes of madonna and whore or we can look at them as real women with important stories to tell and as role models for feminine strength and compassion.  Renee talks about rejecting the female role models in her life as weak and uninteresting. Many women model themselves after men when searching for success and self determination, but the true strength of the Divine Feminine has much to teach us about a different kind of strength and resilience.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awa

Non-duality is the experience of the one-ness of all things. There is a ground of being underlying the duality of the material world. Duality is the pairs of opposites; day and night, love and hate, fire and water, peace and fear that create the dynamic tension of the everchanging and impermanent physical realm. Most major religions and many spiritual traditions point to non-duality as a path of peace.   There are many modern teachers of non-duality that share their insight and wisdom to raise our consciousness that we might transcend duality and find this peace ourselves. Renee gives an overview of this profound concept and shares some teachings about non-duality she has gathered along the way.  Check out these powerful spiritual masters, organizations and teachings for more info on non-duality:  Eckert Tolle - The Power Of Now  Adyashanti  Mooji  Rupert Spira  Paramahansa Yogananda The Self Realization Fellowship  The Law Of One  Rate, Review & Su

Equanimity is loving detachment. This powerful, peaceful practice is one of the Four Immeasurables, Buddhist principles for healthy boundaries and happy relationships. The other three "Immeasurables" are loving-kindness, compassion and joy. These attitudes work as a unit and teach us how to show up in with our best intentions and let go of the results. With equanimity as our guide, we learn that having good boundaries is about knowing what is our responsibility and what is the responsibility of others to manage.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self with these 15 transformative proc

Trauma can absolutely be healed. In Spiritual Psychology, trauma is caused by the splitting or shattering of the self in an attempt to manage an overwhelming event or long term distress and not go crazy. From this perspective, trauma is actually a brilliant coping mechanism. Like a breaker switch trips to keep the house from burning down when there is an energy overload, the psyche can be reset and restored to power using the soul retrieval process. Change is difficult and there is a natural healing process that calls us to grow and evolve if we can submit ourselves to it in a healthy way. The natural grief process can apply to all life changes. The problem is that it is easy to get stuck and we may need help to move through difficulty and heal properly. The good news is that help is available if we are willing to receive it. Click here to access the Inner Journey To Transform Trauma Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with fi

From a karmic perspective, our birth circumstances are not a coincidence. Whether you believe in reincarnation or not, it can be empowering to consider that we might have been drawn to our family of origin as a template to show us where we need to evolve and heal on a soul level. When we can take responsibility for our life, we can move from a place of helplessness to hope. It is our decisions, choices and responses that determine the quality of our life rather that the situations from which we come. Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self with these 15 transformative processes of Spiritual

The Golden Shadow holds our hidden gifts, repressed creativity and withheld courage. Where our dark shadow may be our suppressed wild and destructive urge; our golden shadow can be a profound source of deep wisdom, guidance and empowerment. Renee talks about the unexpected changes her own golden shadow facilitated in her life and how you can connect with this inner resource for yourself.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self with these 15 transformative processes of Spiritual Psychology. Spiritual Psychology combines the ancient healing and wisdom traditions of Shamanism and Buddhis

Sensitivity is a superpower when we know how to manage it. We all have many extra senses that are generally considered intuition or instinct. Because our culture doesn't recognize experience that isn't testable in a lab, these other ways of knowing are usually unrecognized and underdeveloped. Renee talks about the risks of being unconscious about these sensitivities and the many advantages of using and cultivating these extra skills for the benefits of ourselves and others.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self with these 15 transformative processes of Spiritual Psychology. Spiritua

Dissolving depression, letting go of grief and surrender to the circadian rhythms of the universe are important for growth and health. Sacrifice on a transpersonal level is more about releasing what no longer serves us than it is about virgins being devoured by Minotaurs. However, ancient myths have much to teach us about the wisdom of sacrifice, of "feeding the gods."   When we try to cheat the cyclical dynamics of birth, sustenance and death, that we are all subject to on this plane of existence, monstrous forms may arise and proliferate.  Renee talks about dissolving her own seasonal depression and looks at the myth of Theseus, The Minotaur and the Labyrinth and how we can avoid creating monsters in our own lives when we try to hold on to things that have passed their time. Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the ep

We all prostitute ourselves. When we trade our integrity and inner truth for money, security, power or attention, that is our inner prostitute. Prostitution in this transpersonal sense has more to do with selling our worth and values than it does with selling sex. In fact for some, like the late Shannon Williams, being a whore may even be an empowering act of self expression and civil disobedience.  The prostitute, the victim, the wounded child and the saboteur are four shadow archetypes we all share. Archetypes are universal, inborn models of behaviors, or roles we play that influence human behavior. The concept of archetypes was introduced by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, who suggested that these universal forms were aspects of innate human knowledge passed down from our ancestors or existing as configurations of consciousness in the transpersonal realm. The motives that drive these powerful dynamics provide important information about where we need to grow and heal.  Carolyn Myss - Sacred Co

Spiritual bypass is when we use spirituality as a way to avoid our own unresolved emotional suffering or personal growth work. 3d and 5d are new terms for evolving consciousness out of the realm of duality and into the higher planes of non-duality and unified experience. Evolution is imperative but it is both easy and dangerous to evade or deny our own shadow when seeking the light. As long as we have a body, we have work to do and the path to enlightenment can bring us through sketchy territory if we are not constantly embracing our humanity.  Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the wisdom of your authentic self w

Shamanism is one of the most ancient practices for self knowledge, transformation and healing. The power and wisdom of non-ordinary reality are available to all of us through the simple spiritual practice of the Shamanic journey. Many find it helpful to journey with ayahuasca, peyote or other hallucinogenics. Renee talks about core Shamanism, cultural appropriation and shares her own bumpy path to becoming a Shamanista. You will find a guided introduction to the Shamanic journey below. Foundation For Shamanic Studies Guided Introduction For A Shamanic Journey To The Lower World Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. If you like this podcast click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Support Spiritual Psychology on Patreon. Renee's book, workbook and guided audio series "Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power And Healing." is now available on Amazon and Kindle. Awaken the w

The Lover archetype can be constructive and deeply healing or destructive and abusive. Masculine lover energy dictates much of our sensual experience of the world, going way beyond sex and relationship. We all carry masculine and feminine within us. We all have dominant and submissive or active and receptive properties. There is much to be learned from the kink community in how to work with dom/sub power dynamics in a healthy, conscious way, whether we plan to explore the world of kinky sexuality or not. Our mature and immature expression of lover energy, in romance, with family/friends and at work is often a mirror for our internal relationship with ourselves.   If you want to learn more about kink or healthy masculine archetypes:  Erobay: The Kink Community Calendar for Events and Education in The Bay Area  "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine" by Robert Moore  and Douglas Gillette  "Warrior, Magician, Lover, King: A Guide To Th