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Heal Through PlayScarlett Moonbell - Finding Yourself through Improv and Laughing through Life's Challenges (S2: E12)I'm joined by my good friend and fellow improviser Scarlett Moonbell who (at the time of recording) was a TA for a few improv classes at the Hideout Theater in Austin. Scarlett is also transgender and neurodivergent; she credits much of her self-discovery in these aspects of life to doing improv, which she shares about in more depth during our conversation.
Thank you Scarlett for coming on the podcast -- I appreciate you a ton!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarlettmoonbell/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarlettmoonbell
2023-01-1750 minHeal Through PlayMollie Kirby - Healing and Playing Post Divorce, Improv as a Tool for Vulnerability, and the Power of Saying Yes (S2: 11)I have a chat with my friend and fellow Austinite comedian Mollie Kirby about her journey of healing and playing after her divorce, saying yes to life's offers even when it felt painful and impossible to do so, and choosing resilience in a chaotic world.
Mollie is one of the sweetest humans ever (and SO hilarious) so I hope y'all enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Thank you, Mollie!! You are a gem. 2023-01-0955 minHeal Through PlayTheodore Johnson - Playing with Ego, Limiting Beliefs, and Sales (S2: E10)I'm joined by master salesman (and also my BFF Laura's fiancé) Theodore Johnson in this episode as we chat about (and ridicule) ego attachments, limiting beliefs, lacking money stories, and the sales process. Much of this episode is banter with a few moments of wisdom sprinkled in, so I hope y'all enjoy us bull$hitting as much as I do. :)
Thank you Theo for coming on the pod! You a real one, G.
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...2023-01-081h 06Heal Through PlayBryan "Lubu" Roberts - Do the Creative Thing Even If You Suck at It (S2: E9)In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Lubu Roberts who has done comedy for 20+ years and credits it for giving his life more depth, meaning, and gratitude. Lubu spent most of his life assuming he would die young due to his cystic fibrosis. However, when he learned he could live much longer than expected, doing comedy became his way of not only improving his life but also processing the drastic shifts in his reality. We also do plenty of BSing in this episode because that's how we roll.
Thank you Lubu for being on...2023-01-071h 13Heal Through PlayLaura Michelle Gray - Playing in the Realm of Priestesshood, Love, Unity Consciousness and Ultimate Truth (S2: E8)In this episode, I'm joined by my best friend Laura Gray who plays in the realms of priestesshood, reiki, healing, channeling, light language, and so much more. We chat about our thoughts on Love being the ultimate truth that everyone on Earth is striving to embody and express. We also discuss boundaries, touch as a form of love, unity consciousness, God, and Lau's most recent mushroom trip.
Thank you to my beautiful amazing sexy gorgeous stunning incredible goddess bff for coming on the podcast -- I can't thank you enough for existing on this planet with me...2023-01-061h 07Heal Through PlayLinda Addis - Mysticism, Hail Mary Moments, Playing as a Woo Woo Witch B!tch (S2: E7)In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fellow mystic high priestess woo-woo woman Linda Addis. We chat about her journey of coming into the frequency of play as a woo-woo babe, her mystical journey into motherhood, our thoughts on indigo/light children, and her magical life manifestations.
It's always refreshing to chat with Linda because I feel she is one of the few women that I can genuinely connect with about all the madness, fun, and joy of being a psychic witch bitch -- it feels incredibly validating for me and I hope it...2023-01-041h 26Heal Through PlayJenna Love - Play in Dating and Relationships (S2: E6)In this episode, I'm joined by Dating Coach Jenna Love who shares a few tips on how couples and singles can bring more play into their lives. She also shares on her journey of stepping out of being a play facilitator into an embodiment of playfulness for herself, an inside scoop on what keeps her marriage fun, and her recommendations for anyone seeking to find love.
Thank you Jenna for coming on the pod!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennalove2you/
Website: https://www.conscioussinglesevents.com/
...2022-12-3154 minHeal Through PlayDr. Steven Shwartz - The 5 Ps, Plorking, and Bioharmonic Technologies (S2: E5)In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Vibe, the inventor and founder of the Vibe Bed. We talk about his journey of founding his company Bioharmonic Technologies, play working (plorking), the five Ps (play, peace, pu$$y/peni$, profit, and plorking), and the science behind the process of ascension.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenschwartz/
Website: https://drschwartz360.com/
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This interview was particularly delightful because we've discussed Dr. Drinko's work on this podcast a few times in season 1, so connecting with him personally and dropping in deeper was a gift.
Thank you so much Clay for having this conversation with me and sharing your wisdom!
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Instagram...2022-12-3049 minHeal Through PlayLindsey Means - Human Design and the All-Intelligent Body (S2: E3)In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Lindsey Means who is a human design expert and an all-around extraordinary being! We chat about somatic decision-making, trusting your body as the all-intelligent vehicle it is, human design, and of course, PLAY!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseymeans_/
Website: https://lindseymeans.podia.com/learnmore
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Apply to be featured on Heal Through Play: https://forms.gle/s49hd3tA2QSpn4Cy62022-12-2959 minHeal Through PlayLiza Dovgish - Heal Through Play Season 2 Trailer!Merry Christmas, y'all! I thought I would do a fun little 12 days of Christmas vibe and post the 12 episodes of HTP season 2 in the span of... the 12 days following Xmas. Soooo, surprise!
In this episode, I share a little bit about where I am in my journey as a Financial Strategist, surrendering to the flow of life, and finding play in all of it.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations/
Website: https://www.jamesmccrae.com/
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Apply t...2022-12-271h 00Heal Through PlayChamp Parinya - The Art of Memes, The Great Awakening Map, Jester Archetype, Consumerism vs Creating, and Meditation (S2: E1)Champ and I discuss memes as a tool for awakening, the mindset of consuming content vs creating, the Great Awakening Map, and so much more.
If you aren't already familiar with Champ through his Instagram (@5D_ Awakening_Consciousness), then you've undoubtedly seen his Great Awakening Map floating around conscious circles on the internet. Champ created the Great Awakening Map in 2018 at the end of his 10-year career as a successful visual artist in Los Angeles, CA. Nowadays, he is a devotee of Dzogchen, living full-time at a meditation center in Thailand, while blessing the internet with his wisdom and mastery v...2022-12-261h 10Heal Through PlayRina Trevi - Playfulness & Vulnerability through Tantra, Shabari, Yoni Massage (S1: E12)Vulnerability Coach Rina Trevi comes on the podcast to talk about how playfulness shows up in her work as she practices tantra, shabari, yoni massages, and other methods of eliciting intimacy and vulnerability. Rina shares her experience stepping out of her old life working in the corporate world of finance into the role of a dominatrix until she finally settled into the conscious vulnerability practices she facilitates for her clients today.
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Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com
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Heal Through PlayKaci Beeler - Creating Art through Play, Going with the Divine Flow, and Exploring Archetypes & Identity through Improv (S1: E11)Kaci Beeler, one of my favorite improvisers based in Austin, came on the podcast to chat about her healing journey as an artist, improviser, and actor.
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TikTok: @kacibeeler
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Website: https://www.kacibeeler.com/
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Heal Through PlayMadison Auerbach - Alchemy, Healing, and Play in Painting with Artist in Red (S1: E10)The Artist in Red (Madison Auerbach) comes on the podcast to talk about her creative process as a painter, how painting has helped her heal from anger and addiction, and why she loves being an artist.
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Instagram: @artist_in_red_
Twitter: @artist_in_red_
Website: https://society6.com/madisonauerbach
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Heal Through PlayToni Nagy - Dance and Movement Therapy, Play in Polyamory, Societal Norms as Restrictions on Expression, and Healing through Art (S1: E8)Toni Nagy, everyone's favorite movin' and goovin' TikToker, came on the podcast to chat about her journey with creativity and self-expression. I first found Toni on TikTok through her movement videos in which she discussed current events in the world through a dance flow. It was incredibly refreshing to see someone take such a lighthearted approach when discussing heavy topics, and her 280K+ TikTok followers agree!
However, Toni's journey as an artist, dancer, and creator started way before her TikToks went viral -- she has been a comedian for many years and has completed a variety of...2022-06-171h 04
Heal Through PlayJuliana Kunz - Crossovers between Therapy and Improv (S1: E7)My good friend Julie (who is also an incredible therapist) came on the podcast to chat all about play therapy, the impact play has on parents and children, and the connections improv has to therapy.
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Heal Through PlayElizabeth Wurm - Emotional Embodiment through Improv and the Enneagram (S1: E6)Enneagram and acting coach Elizabeth Wurm shares her story of healing self-worth wounds, people-pleasing tendencies, and stepping into vulnerability through performing improv and learning about the enneagram.
She also shares the importance of play and relaxation as it relates to the healing process and overall wellbeing.
Connect with Elizabeth:
Website: https://www.notjustenneacoach.com/
Get 20% off individual enneagram sessions with discount code "Heal Through Play."
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Heal Through PlayTim Larabee - Building Connection & Collaboration in Autistic/Neurodivergent Individuals through Play and Healing Physical & Mental Trauma through Improv (S1: E5)Tim Larabee comes on the podcast to share how improv saved his life after being hit by a car that left him with a traumatic brain injury and partial paralysis.
My favorite part about this story is when Tim mentions his friends playing improv games with him while he was in the hospital recovering from his injuries and a nurse said she had never seen anyone recover the way Tim did from the kind of injuries he endured.
Improv is magic y'all!!! IT IS ALCHEMY. ✨
Tim also talks about the healing aspects of impr...2022-05-131h 10
Heal Through PlayGemma Parmar - Play in Yoga & Movement, Healing in Meditation, and Tantric Sensuality (S1: E4)Spiritual Mindset Coach, Yoga Facilitator, and Tantrica Gemma Parmar tells the story of her spiritual healing journey; alchemizing her anger through yoga as it relates to anxiety, depression, and addiction; and her ideas on play needing to be experienced in the body.
She also touches on the element of play present in tantra and "finding the profound in the mundane," becoming more conscious as you progress on your healing journey, and different modalities she uses to connect to her playfulness.
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Instagram: @liberateyourenergy
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Heal Through PlayBJ Lange - Applied Improv for Wounded Warriors to Build Resiliency, Healing Mental Health through Cancer Diagnoses, and Breaking Toxic Patterns of Being (S1: E3)Actor, comedian, and TV host BJ Lange comes on the podcast to tell us about his story of being medically discharged from the Air Force and healing his mental health through two cancer diagnoses; his experience leading the Improv Comedy Healing Arts Program for the Air Force's Wounded Warrior Program to build resiliency; and the miraculous shifts he has seen in the warriors and their caretakers as they partake in applied improv classes.
I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with BJ for this episode and I am so incredibly grateful he connected with me to do this interview -- it...2022-05-021h 00
Heal Through PlayRebecca Boatman - Quantum Transformation & Timeline Hopping through "Out in the World Challenges" and Creating Freedom through Heart-Centered Healing (S1: E2)Dating Coach and all-around light of a human being Rebecca Boatman and I sat down to chat about how she became more heart-centered and playful through her healing journey. Rebecca shares her experience leading her signature "Out in the World Challenges" that incorporate play and improv to create life-changing breakthroughs for people. These challenges break old patterns and limiting beliefs to invite in new ways of being that create space for immense transformation and personal growth.
She also dove into her recent experience being invited as a facilitator at a Fit for Service event alongside Aubrey Marcus...2022-04-2254 min
Heal Through PlayLiza Dovgish - Introducing Heal Through Play Podcast (S1: E1)Well, this first episode has it all! Witchy sh*t, foot fetishes, dark night of the soul, master spiritual teachings, and improv comedy theory. What more could you want??
In this trailer and introductory episode of the Heal Through Play podcast, I (Liza Dovgish) introduce myself and the work that I do as an Alchemist and a Coach, tell the story of how the idea for this podcast came about, and explain the intention of this podcast as it relates to your journey of healing through play.
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ASCENSION DIMENSIONASCENSION DIMENSION w/LIZA DOVGISHLaw of Attraction, Archetypal Polarity and the Conscious Community✨@junkDNA @lizadovgishhttps://bio.fm/contactjunkdna/https://bit.ly/2YF3KPzhttps://bit.ly/362MYdTContact@lizadovgish.com2021-09-091h 14
The Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastDeath To The Ego & How to Instantly Attract Your Manifestations | Ep. 14In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about the masculine and feminine imbalance in manifestation, and how to instantly bring your manifestations into reality through egoic death.
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Assholes by Aaron James2021-05-0244 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastWhitney Abke - The Divine Feminine Wound, Prayer Language, & Spiritual Truth | Ep. 13In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) chat with Intuitive Healer and Spiritual Coach Whitney Abke about her journey of growing up as the Pastor's daughter, experiencing light language from an early age, analyzing the double standards set for women in the Christian church, becoming an energy healer, and holding space for marginalized groups in our collective healing journey.
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...2021-04-251h 18The Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastSondra Hernandez - Ex Church Leader Talks Overcoming Sexual Abuse in The Church & Meeting God | Ep. 12In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) chat with ex church leader Sondra Hernandez about her journey meeting with God, losing her sight and ability to walk, healing through sexual abuse in the church and becoming a Spiritual Hacker and lightworker.
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Facebook2021-04-1858 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastChamp Parinya - 5D Awakening Consciousness, Dzogchen Meditation, & Psychedelic Teachers | Ep. 11In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) chat with special guest Champ Parinya (Yogi & Artist) to talk about his Christian upbringing, journey to discovering Tibetan Buddhism, creation of The Great Awakening map, psychedelics for enlightenment, and so much more.
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Facebook2021-04-111h 01The Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastAaron Abke - Christianity, Jesus Consciousness & New Age Spirituality | Ep. 10In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) meet with special guest Aaron Abke to talk about his Christian background as a Pastor's son, moving into 5D consciousness, the Jesus we don't know yet, aliens, and so much more.
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2021-04-0458 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastOrganized Religion vs New Age Spirituality | Ep. 9TW: Mentions of suicide.
In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about their views on the differences between organized religion and new age spirituality, specifically how one can follow a religion and still believe in new age spiritual concepts.
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2021-03-2850 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastGrounding vs Elevating Your Energy System | Ep. 8In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about what it means to ground your energy system and what it means to elevate, and why creating a balance between the two is so important.
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Facebook2021-03-2145 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastManifesting Money and Healthy Relationships | Ep. 7In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about what it means to develop a healthy relationship with money and love when manifesting.
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Facebook2021-03-1443 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastHow To "Protect Your Energy" Without Stunting Your Own Growth | Ep. 6In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about the dark side of protecting your energy, and how to positively influence people by shining your light.
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Facebook2021-03-0753 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastHow to Know God Within Yourself and Without | Ep. 5In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about how to understand the difference between God as a separate entity from one's self and the God-consciousness that exists within each of us.
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Facebook2021-02-2843 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastThe Path to Living as Your Most Authentic Self | Ep. 4In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about how to live as your most authentic self in the face of judgement, polarization and self discovery.
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Facebook2021-02-211h 07The Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastWhy Prayer and Faith Are Most Important to Manifestation | Ep. 3In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about how essential prayer and having faith in God are to successfully manifest the life of your dreams.
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Facebook2021-02-1446 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastWhat's REALLY Blocking Your Manifestations | Ep. 2In this episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) talk about different reasons your manifestations may not be coming true.
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Website Instagram Facebook2021-02-0736 minThe Spiritual Sanctuary PodcastIntroducing The Spiritual Sanctuary Podcast! | Ep. 1In this first episode, Liza Dovgish (Manifestation Mindset Coach) and Laura Michelle Gray (Intuitive Healer) begin the podcasting journey by discussing why we decided to create The Spiritual Sanctuary and our intention for our community.
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2021-01-3123 min
Shame Watch23: Barbie and the Diamond Castle with Elizaveta DovgishBarbie movies don't get enough love, but the animation needs to come with a warning. The ultra positive Liza joins us again to talk dismantling traditional Western narratives and the patriarchy. Also, boys.
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Also visit us on Youtube and donate to our Patreon!2019-04-1155 min