People who engage with Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), a type of music therapy,  are called "travelers" because the process takes them on a powerful journey through their own psyche. GIM is one of the modalities today's guest, Jennifer Worthen, uses in her counseling practice. Music is one of the first ways she awakened to the healing power of non-ordinary states of consciousness. Jen has also apprenticed in indigenous spiritual healing traditions and has been traveling on her own spiritual journey her entire life. Jen holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from Radford University, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Carolina University. She’s a Music Therapist and a Fellow with the Association of Music and Imagery. Jen has been working passionately in the healing arts in some capacity for over 20 years. She currently operates a small private practice where she weaves together her various interests, training, and experiences to bring emotional and spiritual healing to others.During this conversation, Jen shares a bit about her personal journey. She explains what GIM is and what to expect from a session. She mentions her experience with plant medicines such as san pedro and ayahuasca.Mentioned in this episode:Association for Music & ImageryPachelbel Canon--the piece of music Jen remembered from Adina's GIM session.Fur Elise--the piece of music that was in Adina's grandmother's music boxVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."Are you someone who gets lost in daydream? Were you the type of child who enjoyed imagination play? Would you get lost in worlds of your own creation? Do you prefer the realm of fantasy to reality?If so, you have a powerful natural ability to tune into the expressions of your soul.In this episode, Adina emphasizes the value of imagination and offers some suggestions for how it can be used for expanded self awareness and psycho-spiritual healing.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

How often do you remember your dreams?  What are your dreams like? Have you ever wondered what your dreaming mind is communicating or what dreams even are?In this episode,  Adina chats with Dr. Zack Kampf, a Jungian social worker and psychotherapist, who explores dreams with his clients to better understand subconscious messages offered by the psyche.Listen in to find out more about how to make sense of your dreams and how to access a deeper level of wisdom that exists beyond the ego.Media Mentioned in this Episode:Existential KinkOrion and the DarkZachary Kampf, MSW, LCSW, PhD, is a musician and Jungian psychotherapist in private practice with Resilient Mind Counseling in Asheville, North Carolina. He received his doctorate in Jungian and Archetypal Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2022. His research interests include the mind-body problem, archetypal cosmology, and the rhythms of the collective psyche as expressed in film and pop culture.www.zackkampf.comPsychology TodayVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Do you wish you had a superpower? Are you highly sensitive? Have you ever heard voices or sounds that you knew weren’t there? Or felt the energy in a room suddenly and dramatically change for no apparent reason? Have you ever dreamt something that later came true, or have you ever had an intuitive alert about someone that ended up being warranted? Perhaps you’ve simply felt a profound sense of knowing or like you are being guided through life. All of this relates to the sixth sense, or the sense of knowing experienced beyond the five common senses.Highly sensitive people have a natural proclivity for these sorts of things but anyone can work on developing their intuition for heightened awareness.In this episode, Adina talks about her experience with this and invites listeners to make the effort to expand consciousness along with her. Will you join in?Mentioned in this episode:Stranger With My Face Astral Projection: The Ultimate Guide for BeginnersVoluntary out-of-body experience: an fMRI studyVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

In this episode Adina chats with Ideation Coach and Consultant, Tye Glover.  Tye is the founder of Think Different Nation and the creator of Neuro Creative Programming. During their talk, Tye described a method of problem solving that engages mindfulness and teaches how to notice perceptions and welcome new perspectives.If you're curious about creating new ways to address challenges,  if you struggle with self worth or realizing your potential, if you'd like to explore ways to overcome creative blocks or if you simply love to learn, you'll enjoy hearing about Tye's method.Think Different Nation introduces a fresh perspective on discovering one's Competitive Advantage through the methodology of Thinking In Scale and Relaxing. Unlike conventional entrepreneurial coaching focused on positive thinking and faith, Tye's approach delves deeper into uncovering innate strengths and tendencies.Tye's journey began at age 5 with a pivotal test, the significance of which became apparent a decade later. Despite achieving success in various Fortune 100 companies and receiving accolades for his innovative ideas, he struggled with feelings of impostor syndrome until he recognized his natural inclination for ideation and creation—the "Instinctive Advantage." This innate ability, often dismissed as a disorder, became his superpower. By honing his tendency for persistent focus and fixation, Tye transformed perceived disorder into order, paving the way for hissuccess.In the words of Steve Jobs, "You can't connect the dots by looking forward." NCP provides insights into this process, helping individuals consciously and subconsciously extract meaningful details from their experiences to fuel their ideas.Tye's website: Think Different NationInstagram: Think Different NationVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Do you believe in past lives? What about parallel lives? In this episode, Adina chats with Creative Intuitive Karen LaCamera about the soul's journey through multiple experiences, across various timelines. They discuss intuition and creativity, energy frequencies, the Akashic Records, soul family and more.  Listen and be open to what you discover...Karen is a creative designer and messenger of intuitive information. She presents the messages and information that she receives through various creative means, which includes: Mandalas, Akashic Records/Timelines, and Graphic Design. It is one of Karen’s passions to help people access the deepest parts of themselves so that they can remember who they truly are and return to their own Zero Point state of being. It is another great passion of Karen’s to connect people by intuitively bringing those together who are meant to reconnect to their soul families in this lifetime.  A few of Karen’s gifts, tools, and modalities:  - Akashic Records Reader, Teacher, & Mentor- Usui Reiki Master & Holy Fire/World Peace Reiki Master- Graphic Designer (20+ years)- Creator of MandalasKaren is a mom of 2, dog mom, avid reader, information rabbit-hole junkie, and a perpetual student. She loves snarky humor and most of all, she loves to laugh.Connect with Karen via:WebsiteInstagramFacebookVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Welcome back to Blue Hour! In this first episode of Season 3, Adina shares what you can expect from the show for the next couple of months. She reflects on what she's learned since she started her counseling career and discusses some areas of interest that have inspired this season's episodes.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

In this final episode of season two, Adina reflects on ego identification and offers a few simple strategies to remain open to a broader sense of self. She also gives a glimpse into what to expect in season three, which begins on April 2.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Are you an over thinker? Have you felt emotionally stuck despite lots of therapy or analytical exploration of your life? Thinking will only take you so far.  Understanding how your body carries stress and wisdom is so helpful for healing and moving forward.In this episode, Adina talks with Sara Baicich. Sara is an Art Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.  She weaves together artistic and somatic practices to guide clients through emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and trauma resolution. Her practices are grounded in knowledge of the nervous system and the ways humans naturally respond to threat, stress, and trauma. Sara was a therapeutic group facilitator for 14 years and is now in private practice in Asheville, North Carolina.To find out more about Sara, visit her website at inward-arts.comResources mentioned in this episode:Somatic Experiencing InternationalDynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience (DARe)NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)Generative SomaticsHakomi Mindful Somatic PsychotherapyArt is a Spiritual Path by Pat B. AllenVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Time sure is strange. One moment you're chugging Zimas behind the local Blockbuster, the next you're visiting the chiropractor because you injured yourself sleeping.  Aging is a real test for the ego. In this episode, Adina talks about the challenges of middle age and offers some suggestions for coming to terms with getting older.Books mentioned:Love, God & Neurons: Memoir of A Scientist Who Found Himself by Getting Lost by Abhijit NaskarThe Dangerous Old Crone by Clarissa Pinkola Estés*Correction: Sensory Deprivation Floating was discussed in episode 16 (not 15)Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Ever heard of Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST)? What about sensory deprivation floating?In this episode, Adina chats with Corey Costanzo about this unique treatment. Corey is a somatic therapist, massage therapist, and yoga teacher. He also owns Stillpoint Wellness in Asheville, a facility that offers saltwater floatation (sensory deprivaton).Listen to find out what it's like to float, how floating has helped Corey as well as Adina and how it could help you. Fine out more about Stillpoint Wellness here.Watch Adina's Instagram video referenced in the show here.Corey Costanzo MA, LCAS, LMBT, SEP,  has practiced counseling and somatic therapy since 2005 as a bodyworker, psychotherapist, addictions counselor and yoga teacher. From 2003-2008 he lived, studied and worked on staff at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA.  While there he dove deeply into the direct experience of learning and practicing gestalt awareness, cranial sacral therapy, Esalen® massage and many different methods of bodywork, somatic psychology and sound healing.  He created the weekly Didgeridoo Meditation at the hot springs at Esalen, a popular offering that ran weekly for 10 years.  His love and passion around supporting others is clear.  As an active volunteer in the local community he offers a weekly restorative yoga and didgeridoo class every Friday at Asheville Community Yoga and a weekly mindfulness and sound meditation class for incarcerated men at the Buncombe County Detention Center.  He also co-owns Still Point Wellness, a top rated wellness spa specializing in unique mind/body modalities in Asheville NC.  On the weekends you’ll find him enjoying family time, dancing, and caretaking the family hobby farm in Asheville, NC.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

What struggles have you faced in your romantic relationships?  What are the love songs, movies, poetry or art that have resonated for you? How has culture affected your how you love?  In this episode, Adina explores how your ego may be interfering with your fulfillment. This is an exploration of the expectations and motivations that impact how we experience romantic love. Cultural conditioning and norms, life experience, and brain science all play a part in our personal love stories.Listen in to identify a more practical and effective pathway to living "happily ever after" besides waiting for a prince (or princess) to come rescue you.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Listen in on Adina's conversation with Dr. Josh Bringle. Josh is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. He's worked in Geropsychology, Hospice and Palliative Care, doing Consult and Liaison work, in an Emergency Department, and more recently doing ketamine assisted psychotherapy. He has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers since 2010. In 2023 he completed a year long certificate program in Psychedelic Therapy and Research with the California Institute for Integral Studies, and he's completed other education related to psychedelics via Psychedelics Today and the Pearl Psychedelic Institute.In this episode you'll learn what this therapy is, what it helps with, what to expect and how to access it.Resources mentioned in this episode:How to Change Your Mind by Michael PollanMultidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic StudiesVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

How well do you communicate? Chances are there's room for improvement. Sadly, most of us never learn essential communication skills, and our relationships suffer as a result. In this episode, Adina talks about how ego can interfere with communication and connection, and she offers some suggestions for developing better relational skills.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Attachment ProjectAttached by Amir Levine and Rachel HellerPolysecure by Jessica FernNonviolent CommunicationVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

What is the Enneagram? How can it help you? How do you know if your type is accurate? What are some things to be cautious of when applying the Enneagram?These are a few of the questions Adina explores with  Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Enneagram Coach, Hanna Woody.Resources mentioned during the show include:Information about the Enneagram and Type Descriptions How To Know Your Enneagram Type is RightHanna's InstagramBeatrice ChestnutUranio PaesEnneagram 2.0 PodcastVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

In this episode, Adina offers an overview  of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also describes a bit about how she uses these in her practice. Listen in and maybe you'll discover some of your parts.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

How well do you understand yourself? A key factor in this is understanding your ego. In this episode, Adina offers some definition of ego and explores a creative method for reviewing your life experiences and recognizing how those have defined you.Sit down and write out your responses to the following questions:Recall a time when you left a familiar place or situation to embark on something new and unknown. What led up to this change? How were you feeling about it at the time?What problem or challenge did you face after you began this new journey? How was your experience different from what you expected? How confident were you in your ability to handle things?What insecurities flared up for you? What did you need to learn or develop in order to persevere? Who were your allies, guides or mentors? How did they help you? Who were your antagonists? How did you deal with them?What personal strengths did you develop or become aware of? What weaknesses did you need to address? What was lost on the journey? What was gained? How did this experience transform you? What gifts or blessings have you carried forward from it?If you identify yourself as the main character of the story, how would you describe that character?Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

In this final episode of Season 1, Adina explores the impact our names and bodies have on our identities and personal origin stories. What does your name say about you? How comfortable are you in your own skin? These are a couple of the questions you're invited to reflect on through this episode.The book mentioned in this episode is The Undervalued Self by Elaine Aron.Season 2 starts January 2, 2024!Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on InstagramVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

Where did you grow up? Was it a warm and comfortable place? Did you feel connected to the city or land? Physical environment affects us more than we sometimes realize. In this episode, Adina explores the impact of place --home--on personal stories. Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on InstagramVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram

What role did money play in your life as a kid? How did it affect your caregivers? How did it affect your relationships? What did money teach you about yourself or the world? Money and socioeconomic status have a huge impact on origin stories. Much of which must be unlearned. Join Adina as she explores this topic and her own journey with financial anxiety. Stay tuned after the episode to enjoy a relaxing guided visualization that will help you ease financial anxiety.Visit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on InstagramVisit Adina's website to find out more about her workFollow Fire Bird Creative on Instagram