Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
Unlocking Potential: The Intersection of Mental Health & Spirituality
Unlocking Potential: The Intersection of Mental Health & Spirituality
Unlocking Potential: The Intersection of Mental Health & Spirituality
Thursday 25th September 2025
Explore how spirituality enhances mental health with Valeria Teles and Keith Kurlander's insightful conversation.
47 minutes
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Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Spiritual beliefs can enhance resilience and connection.
- Integrating spirituality into mental health care deepens treatment.
- Fear often arises from known experiences rather than the unknown.
- Trauma psychology offers insights into healing processes.
- Holistic approaches can transform mental health care.
"Healing is always possible. We can do a little better as a species and we need to."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Dive into the intriguing conversation between Valeria Teles and Keith Kurlander as they discuss the fascinating intersection of mental health and spirituality. Keith, co-founder of The Integrative Psychiatry Institute, shares his journey from a near-suicide experience at 19 to becoming a successful psychotherapist and educator. He brings over 20 years of experience in integrative mental health and psychedelic therapy, offering unique insights into how spirituality can enhance psychological well-being.
The episode is a thoughtful exploration of how spiritual beliefs and practices can serve as sources of meaning, resilience, and connection for many people. Keith explains that integrating spirituality into mental health care can deepen treatment and help unlock personal potential. He emphasises the importance of understanding both mental and spiritual experiences, suggesting that while the spiritual experience is more fundamental, the mental sphere involves our cognitive capacity to relate to our emotions and others.
This rich dialogue also touches on the idea that fear often stems from known experiences, rather than the unknown, offering listeners a fresh perspective on handling fear and trauma. With light-hearted banter and profound reflections, Valeria and Keith explore how recognising the spiritual component in mental health can lead to a more fulfilling life. Keith's insights into trauma psychology and the role of spirituality in healing provide valuable takeaways for anyone interested in holistic health approaches.
Whether you're a clinician, caregiver, or simply curious about mental health, this episode offers a compelling look at how integrating spirituality can transform lives. Are you ready to unlock your potential?