Spiritual Awakening or Psychosis? A Psychologist Explains | Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison
DEC 15, 202550 MIN
Spiritual Awakening or Psychosis? A Psychologist Explains | Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison
DEC 15, 202550 MIN
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<p>NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER MONDAY</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Un/Do and support its mission by visiting https://linktr.ee/undomindset.</p><p><br /></p><p>On social media, use #UndoUnplugged or DM us @undounpluggedpod on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/undounpluggedpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u>Instagram</u></a></p><p><br /></p><p>For more information on Daren Norris and Flying Pig Psychotherapy, visit<a href="https://flyingpigpsychotherapy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>flyingpigpsychotherapy.com</u></a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br /></p><p>In this profound episode, <strong>Erin</strong> and <strong>Daren</strong> sit down with <strong>Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison</strong>, a clinical psychologist who bridges conventional trauma treatment with soul-level healing after her brother's tragic death led her to near-death literature.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>What We Uncovered:</strong><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>🚨 <strong>The feel test:</strong> How to distinguish spiritual transformation from delusion—"I get completely calm and buoyant" vs. forced messages with ego involvement</p><p>💡 <strong>Dissociative schizophrenia exists:</strong> Dr. Harrison's co-author Shana doesn't fit traditional DID or schizophrenia—she's both, and possibly a "walking spirit."</p><p>🔥 <strong>The inner self-helper phenomenon:</strong> In extreme DID cases, sometimes an otherworldly part emerges that feels transcendent and brings peace to therapy sessions😢 <strong>Compassion as cognitive intervention:</strong> Why saying "Hi, nice outfit!" to someone catatonic can create reconnection—we all neuro-regulate each other<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Actionable Strategies:</strong><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>✅ For Mental Health Professionals: </strong>How to hold space for spiritual experiences without dismissing them as pathology (and without abandoning clinical assessment).</p><p>✅ <strong>For People with Mystical Experiences:</strong> How to honor your transformation without fearing judgment—and finding practitioners who understand the difference.</p><p>✅ <strong>For Anyone Who Knows Someone "Different":</strong> Stop teaching kids to "not say something mean," which becomes "ignore them entirely"—acknowledgment is powerful.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 The Human Connection: Moments of Vulnerability</p><p>02:51 From Conventional to Holistic Healing: A Journey</p><p>05:52 Understanding Trauma: The Intersection of Experience and Healing</p><p>08:58 The Role of Spirituality in Trauma Recovery</p><p>12:12 Navigating Mental Health: The Spectrum of Experiences</p><p>14:58 Community and Connection: The Power of Shared Experiences</p><p>17:46 Distinguishing Between Psychosis and Spiritual Awakening</p><p>20:53 Generational Trauma: The Legacy We Carry</p><p>25:24 Understanding Emotions in Therapy</p><p>30:07 Merging Psychology and Spirituality</p><p>34:54 The Role of Intention in Healing</p><p>39:09 Compassion and Connection in Mental Health</p><p>45:10 Educating for Empathy and Understanding</p><p>48:27 Redefining Societal Norms on Mental Health</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with Dr. Harrison:</strong><br /></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://soulwisesolutions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u>Soulwise Solutions</u></a></p><p><strong>Social Media: @soulwiseteam - </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/soulwiseteam" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/soulwiseteam/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kirsten-viola-harrison-20928839/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a> </p>