The Spiritually Curious Therapist
The Spiritually Curious Therapist is a podcast exploring the intersection of nervous system science, mental health, spirituality, and healing.
Hosted by Jodi Silverman, LCSW, this show is for therapists, healers, and curious humans who sense that true healing happens below the level of insight alone. Through thoughtful conversations and solo reflections, we explore trauma, chronic pain and illness, altered states, regulation, meaning-making, and what it really takes to help the nervous system feel safe enough to change.
This is a space for grounded mysticism, where evidence-based practice meets soul-level wisdom, and where healing is approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect for the body’s innate intelligence.
Whether you’re a clinician expanding beyond talk therapy or someone on your own healing path, this podcast invites you to listen differently — to symptoms, to stories, and to what’s asking to be integrated.
The Spiritually Curious Therapist
Grounded Mysticism & Neuroplastic Healing: Trance, Safety, and the Nervous System with Juliana Sloane
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In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I am joined by Juliana Sloane, a Buddhist teacher, hypnotherapist, and depth-oriented healer who blends ancient wisdom traditions with modern neuroscience and client-centered neuroplasticity.
Together, we explore how altered states of consciousness, including hypnosis, shamanic journey work, and meditation, can support deep healing without overwhelming the nervous system. This conversation bridges spirituality, trauma-informed care, and practical nervous system regulation, offering a grounded alternative to “more intense” healing experiences.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why altered states can support healing beyond talk therapy
- The nervous system’s role in safety, fear, and symptom persistence
- How hypnosis and shamanic journey work differ from (and complement) psychedelic experiences
- Why bite-sized, paced healing matters for integration
- How trance states support neuroplasticity and regulation
- Working with chronic pain, chronic illness, and life-altering diagnoses through relationship—not resistance
- The idea of “practical mysticism”: staying embodied while engaging expansive consciousness
- How to choose the right modality based on safety, capacity, and readiness
This episode is especially meaningful for therapists, healers, and spiritually curious humans who feel they’ve “done the work” but sense there is something deeper calling—without wanting to overwhelm their system in the process.Juliana also offers online meditation classes, in-person teaching throughout the Southwest, and seasonal retreats for those seeking deeper immersion.
If healing feels overwhelming, this conversation is a reminder that safety—not intensity—is what allows transformation to last. You don’t have to force change; your nervous system already knows the way when it feels supported.
🌿 Learn more about Juliana’s work:
Website: https://julianasloane.com
Upcoming Women's Retreat: https://offgridretreats.org/events/april2026deeprest
Instagram: instagram.com/julianasloane
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