Why You Feel Disconnected

All trauma is spiritual trauma. It severs the impulse to reach for wonder, connection, and meaning—the very essence of our soul. In this episode, Dr. Hillary McBride, a leading voice on embodiment and spiritual trauma, redefines how we understand healing. We explore the holes trauma leaves in our souls, why the body is the portal back to our spirituality, and a simple yet profound practice (heart rate sensing) that can unlock your intuition and reconnect you to yourself. This is a conversation about the space between life and death, and the path back to who you really are.00:00 The Core Wound: Trauma as a Spiritual Severing03:36 What is the "Space Between" Life and Death?05:18 The Many Deaths We Live Before We Die08:19 How Spiritual Trauma is Diagnosed in the Therapy Room13:19 Defining Spirituality vs. Religion16:27 Spiritual Trauma: Severing the Drive for Wonder19:47 Why Spirituality is the Antidote to Trauma23:28 The Risk of Spiritual Bypassing and a Grounded Path Back26:09 Rehabilitating Therapy to Heal the Soul30:34 A Case Study in Spiritual Flourishing44:20 How to Embody: Interoception and Heart Rate Sensing51:23 Where to Find Dr. Hillary McBrideLEARN MORE ABOUT HILLARY·        Website: [HillaryLMcBride.com](http://www.hillaryl McBride.com)·        Instagram: @hillaryleanamcbride·        Books: The Wisdom of Your Body, Practices for Embodied Living, Holy HurtJOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grief hit me like a tidal wave, even with all my knowledge of the spirit world. This week, I’m talking with Samantha Rose, a ghostwriter for a famous medium, who lost her mother to suicide. She shares how she used her professional skills to reconnect with her mom through dreams and automatic writing, finding a way to forgive her and, ultimately, herself. This is a powerful conversation about the masks we wear, the courage to ask for help, and the profound realization that love doesn't end when a life does. 00:00 – A Ghostwriter's Sudden Loss 04:11 – The Phone Call That Changed Everything 08:47 – Grieving a Suicide: The Unanswered Questions 13:52 – From Ghostwriter to Connecting with Spirits 18:20 – Finding Answers Through Writing 24:31 – Giving Up My Own Ghost 26:46 – Understanding Her Mother's Pain 33:09 – The Dream Dialogue: Letting Go 37:50 – Keeping Their Memory Alive 42:15 – Co-Writing a Book Across the Veil 44:14 – We All Have Access to Loved Ones 46:45 – Life After Giving Up the Ghost LEARN MORE ABOUT SAMANTHA ROSEhttps://www.amazon.com/Books-Samantha-Rose-Rebecca-Rosen/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASamantha%2BRose%2BRebecca%2BRosen  JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are waiting for the universe to explain why something painful happened, stop. You will never get that answer. Today, Caroline Myss and I get into why your insistence on an explanation is blocking your healing, how lying to yourself erodes your intuition, and what it really means to have faith (it’s not religion). This is a masterclass in spiritual adulthood.00:00 Why Caroline Myss Rethought Everything02:59 The Accidental Birth of the Medical Intuitive08:27 The Gift of Quiet & Incubating Your Gifts12:48 Intuition: The Senses of the Soul17:42 Faith vs. Trust: Why You Need Both24:40 The Real Question: When Did You Start Lying?30:29 The Spiritual Crisis of a Lawless World35:26 The "Two Minutes" Rule for Storytelling39:50 The Epidemic of Entitlement43:20 How to Pray (When You're Not Religious)51:39 Co-Creation: Asking for What Actually Matters56:11 How to Be a Light in a Dark World  Learn More About Caroline MyssWebsite: Myss.comPebbles at the Well Series: Available on her official website.JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you afraid you're shrinking instead of growing? My conversation today with Ron Pevny will completely change how you see your later years. We’ve been taught to fight aging, but indigenous cultures knew that becoming an elder is a spiritual pinnacle we must prepare for. Ron reveals the difference between just getting older and stepping into the fullness of who you were always meant to be. 00:00 The Lost Art of Conscious Aging03:17 Defining the Shift from Midlife to Elderhood06:14 What is the True Elder Archetype?09:25 How Western Society Lost Its Elders13:15 The Impact of Family Breakdown on Aging19:41 The Maori: A 12-Year Training to Become an Elder25:00 Why Aging Should Feel Exciting, Not Dreadful29:33 Beyond "Active Aging": The Real Gift of Elderhood31:50 Spirituality as the Essence of Conscious Aging35:12 Rites of Passage: Why We Need More Than a Party40:04 The "Space Between" and Preparing for Death44:19 Finding Support & Ron's Resources LEARN MORE ABOUT RON PEVNY:·        Website: [CenterforConsciousEldering.com]·        Book: Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I’m talking with Jon Rosemberg. He spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, closing massive deals, and achieving everything we’re told will make us happy. But his real wake-up call didn’t come in a boardroom—it happened on his basement floor, building Legos with his kids. In this powerful conversation, Jon breaks down the difference between success and true thriving, and shares the science-backed map to reclaim your agency, find meaning, and reconnect with what actually matters. 00:00 From Survival Mode to Thriving02:43 Jon's Family History of Survival04:37 Defining Success vs. Thriving06:58 The Lego Epiphany: A Wake-Up Call11:51 The Breadcrumbs Leading to Change14:59 The Spiral of Survival and Thriving18:25 The AIR Method: Awareness, Inquiry, Reframing23:59 Real-Life Example: Reframing Failure29:38 Defining Transcendence and Spirituality33:37 Clients and Kids as Spiritual Teachers37:15 Integrating Transcendent Experiences43:05 Small Steps to Start Thriving Today48:21 Where to Find Jon and His Book Learn more about Jon Rosemberg: Website: jonrosemberg.com Book: "A Guide to Thriving" LinkedIn: @JonRosembergJOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I always thought manifesting was about thinking, visualizing, and waiting. My talk with Colette Baron-Reid turned that idea on its head. She showed me that the ancient, physical act of drawing is the missing neurological link between a spiritual desire and tangible reality. We discuss why digital vision boards fall short, how she achieved everything on her boards only after letting go, and the simple doodling practice that rewires your brain to co-create with the universe. 00:00 Reclaiming Creative Power from Algorithms 02:46 Introducing Colette 03:27 Recovery & Early Vision Boards 09:44 Manifestation Only Works When You Let Go 13:53 Two Careers: Chasing Music vs. Receiving Intuitive Work 21:58 How the Universe Delivered Her Dream in a Different Form 25:03 Amy’s Community Offerings & Housekeeping 26:20 The Evolution: From Vision Boards to "Neuro Arts" 29:38 Why We Turn to Manifestation in Uncertain Times 31:28 The Missing Piece: Embodiment Through Drawing 33:49 The Neuroscience: How Your Brain Filters Reality 39:05 The Practice: Doodling Circles to Rewire Your Brain 43:05 Shapes & Symbols: The Language of the Primitive Mind 46:47 A Personal Test: Manifesting a Call from The New York Times 54:24 How to Connect & Learn More Learn More About ColetteBook: The Art of Manifesting: A Meditative Drawing Practice to Rewire Your Brain and Create Your Reality Website: colettebaronreid.com Free Resources: Downloads, Oracle Cards, and Classes available on her site. JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dreams have always felt like a locked door to me, a part of my inner world I couldn't quite access. My conversation with dream scientist Dr. Bonnie Buckner changed that. We explore how your sleeping brain is a creative powerhouse, how nightmares are actually trapped energy, and how she literally moved to France because of a dream. This is about listening to the most intimate conversation you have with yourself.00:00 Welcome: Creativity & The Power of Dreams01:43 Meet Dr. Bonnie Buckner: From Hollywood to Dream Science04:31 How Bonnie’s Dream Journey Began07:21 The "Mystery" of Prophetic and Visitation Dreams09:17 The Modern Creativity Crisis12:15 Dreams, Imagination, and Manifesting Your Life16:06 How to Start Remembering Your Dreams19:26 How a Dream Sent Bonnie to France26:23 Daydreams vs. Sleep Dreams30:15 Every Aspect of the Dream is You33:45 The Seven Kinds of Dreams (Nightmares, Clear Dreams & More)38:18 A Practical Example: Interpreting a "Clear Dream"42:09 How Many Dreams Do We Have?44:22 Using Lucid Dreaming to Solve Problems48:04 Dreams as a Spiritual Pathway51:36 Amy Shares & Bonnie Interprets a Personal Dream55:38 How to Connect with Bonnie & Learn More Learn More About Bonnie: Book: The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life Website: bonniebuckner.com Dream Institute: International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery (dreamwithiidi.com) Instagram: @bonniebuckner.com JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Bob McCauley, a pediatric palliative care doctor and Episcopal priest. We explore the profound space where medicine meets the soul, discussing how he supports families through unthinkable journeys, the unexpected ways these children heal him, and what his work teaches us all about courage, presence, and living a meaningful life. 00:00 Introduction: A Meaningful Coincidence 02:40 What is Pediatric Palliative Care? 06:48 How Pediatric Care Differs from Adult Care 09:20 The Affordable Care Act's Compassionate Shift 11:47 A Day in the Life: The Palliative Care Process 19:46 The Emotional Impact & "Selfishness" of the Work 23:44 How Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul 28:00 How This Work Transforms How You Live 33:47 The Story of Benjamin: A Case in Ethics & Faith 41:05 The Role of Faith and Doubt in Medicine 44:01 Spiritual Experiences at the End of Life 47:01 How to Find Help & Bob's Book Learn more about Bob:·        Book: Because I Knew You - available at local bookstores and online retailers·        Proceeds support pediatric palliative care at OHSU and Darkness to Light.·        Website: becauseiknewyou.com·        Resource for families: palliativedoctors.org JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I speak with pediatrician and author Tasha Faruqui, mother to a daughter in hospice. We navigate the raw landscape of anticipatory grief, the fusion of doctor and parent identities, and the profound spiritual awakenings that arise when parenting a child who is dying. Tasha’s story is a testament to finding joy amid immense sorrow and listening to the extraordinary spiritual insights of a child standing between worlds. 00:00 Introducing a Journey of Heartbreak and Spirit 02:58 Parenting a Child with a Rare Genetic Condition 05:03 The Dual Role of Physician and Mother 13:50 Navigating Palliative Care and Hospice 19:45 Living in the Space of Anticipatory Grief 23:27 Carrying Joy and Grief Simultaneously 30:52 A Family’s Evolving Spiritual Beliefs 36:39 Discovering Soul Contracts and Life Purpose 44:12 Spiritual Insights from Akashic Readings 49:28 Soraya’s Connection to Spirit and Angels 56:54 The Sacredness of a Child’s Spiritual Gifts 59:56 How to Connect and Find Support LEARN MORE ABOUT TASHA·        Book: Keep Your Head Up·        Instagram: @thefaruqui5·        Website: TashaFaruqui.com  JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we treating our anxiety all wrong? I sit down with channeler and author Elizabeth April, who’s lived with anxiety her entire life, to explore a radical new perspective. We talk about how anxiety isn't a symptom to suppress, but a crucial alarm system—your own "spidey sense." This conversation gets into the quantum nature of fear, why anxiety rates are exploding (hint: solar flares and energetic sensitivity), and the collective "rug pull" forecast for 2026. This isn't traditional mental health advice; it's about listening to the messages you've been conditioned to ignore. 00:00 Introducing a Radical View of Anxiety05:29 Elizabeth’s Journey: Why Write This Book09:12 Deciphering Anxiety's Elusive Layers11:39 Anxiety Through Time: Past, Present & Future18:09 The Quantum Shift: From Linear to Non-Linear Being20:47 Global Panic & The Great Energetic Awakening27:43 Empaths, Solar Flares & Energetic Alert Systems30:00 Anxiety vs. Intuition: The Essential Reframe34:43 Practical Tools: Awareness Alarms & Vibrational Navigation42:31 Where Psychology Stops, Spirituality Steps In46:44 The 2026 Forecast: Reprieve or Rug Pull? Elizabeth April:You can find Elizabeth’s work, including her book "Your Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety," on all major platforms. For her other content on consciousness and channeling, look for her on YouTube and social media by searching "Elizabeth April" JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt   Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.