The Dr. Sylvia K Show
The Dr. Sylvia K Show is where mindfulness meets brain science with a dash of spirituality. This podcast is all about igniting the fire of possibility and self-awareness so that true change and healing can happen. Dr. Sylvia K is a Ph.D. level therapist with a zest for well-being and discovering your inner spark. She's worked with all kinds of clients from celebrities to your next door neighbor - women, men, and teens who have spent a lot of time feeling anxious, lonely, and stuck. Dr. Sylvia's mission is to show each listener what’s truly possible. If you’re r...
The Radical Hope of Spectacular Failure with Kristen McGuiness- NYT bestselling editor + author. Founder of @risewriters, Co-founder of @rowhousepub
In this intimate episode, we delve into the intricate world of storytelling, guided by the insightful and multi-talented Kristen McGuiness. From her early days at Shakespeare & Co. in New York to becoming a revered author, editor, and publisher, Kristen's journey is a testament to the power of narrative in our lives.
The Power of Story:
Kristen shares her deep-seated passion for storytelling, tracing it back to her childhood love for books and the profound impact they've had on her life's trajectory. Her work at Storyboxing and Rise Books, providing content, coaching, and courses, reflects...
Facing your Fears: Learn to live with discomfort and become comfortable with the uncertainty of life with Madina Alam, LMHC
Are you or someone you know struggling with OCD or anxiety?
In this episode, I sit down with Madina Alam, M.A., LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and certified yoga instructor, who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety.
Madina is also the Director of Operations at NOCD, a company dedicated to treating individuals with OCD using exposure response prevention (ERP), a research-backed type of treatment.
Madina shares her expertise on how to effectively treat OCD and anxiety, including:
Rites of Passage and Honoring the Self with Luna Battalia
It's been a roller coaster of emotions for me since I've last posted a podcast episode.
When they say "Life happens," it’s no joke- there's been a lot of life and death that has happened in my world.
From moving homes and offices in Miami of 2022, to suddenly loosing my mother-in-law in February of 2023, to then moving continents from the US to Switzerland with my family in July of 2023- let’s say it’s been a whirlwind for me. Hence the huge hiatus from my podcast.
But no more delays. I’m back and rea...
Embracing Sensitivity as a Superpower
Being a sensitive person can feel like both a strength and a weakness at times.
Dr. Elaine Aron, a clinical psychologist and expert on high-sensitivity defines high sensitivity’s characteristics as a more elaborate depth of processing, easy overstimulation, emotional responsiveness, acute awareness of stimulations, and empathy.
In this episode, I speak with Mitali Sankhe- a college professor at Mumbai University and a self-professed sensitive being.
Mitali deconstructs" being a sensitive" and ways to best manage it.
In th...
Grow Thru the Mother Wound with Guest Kristen D. Boice, LMFT
Meet Kristen D. Boice, a psychotherapist who has spent the last 18+ helping people build or rebuild healthy relationships, make life transitions, navigate grief, and deal with the hard stuff life throws at us.
Kristen is all about helping you process the past, accept yourself, and live more fully (and joyfully) in who you are—because sometimes that’s the hardest thing of all to do.
Think about it. Many of us are so layered up with conditioning around who we think we should be, or the people we want t...
Permission to Play with Guest Dr. Lisa Kramer
In this week’s episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show, we want to talk to you about healing through creativity and the power of giving yourself permission to play.
Meet Lisa A. Kramer, MFA, Ph.D, theatre artist, educator, author, and activist. She is woman of many creative talents and wisdom that she graciously shares with us. In this episode, you will hear Dr. Kramer talk about the magic of exploring creativity beyond our limited belief systems and how to push "the box" waayyyyy out.
"Creativity and playing are all about story telling," says Dr...
How Water & Nature Can Be Your Greatest Teacher with Author Jayshree Patel
Water can teach us a lot about change and transformation- something we often resist as humans.
Speaking with the talented Author and Founder of Ripple Press, LLC, Jayshree L Patel gave me so much insight on how water and nature can truly be one of our greatest teachers.
If you have ever felt "lost" or "stuck" on your journey, this is a must listen episode.
Jayshree will inspire and remind you that wherever you are on your path-you can utilize water and nature to "trust" the process.
About the Guest and...
How to Stop Chasing and Start Being with Guest Valentina Yaman
It's seems like the majority of us have fallen right back into our patterns of "busy-ness" or chasing something.
Some of us are chasing our dreams, our future selves, or even the idea of a partner that can somehow fill the void of "not enough-ness." The idea that we are not enough, creates a deep sense of wounding within our psyche.
What is the cure for this endless cycle of chasing and not enough-ness mentality? Our guest Valentina Yaman, shares her curative approach to helping others discover a path of awakening, integration and embodiment.
