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In this episode, Jennifer Nurick is joined by co-facilitators Kristy Ismay and Irina Gladushchenko to explore the inspiration and intention behind Divine Radiance: The Path of Light Retreat — a profound spiritual journey to southern India, set in the radiant energy of the Sri Shakti Narayani Sri Puram Temple.

Together, they share their personal experiences of spiritual awakening in India, what makes this retreat so unique, and how stepping away from everyday life can help you reconnect to peace, devotion, and inner light.

This episode is an invitation to remember the power of sacred space, spiritual community, and the healing energy that emerges when you say “yes” to retreat.



What You’ll Learn

The deeper purpose and spiritual lineage behind Divine Radiance: The Path of Light Retreat

What makes this experience different from other retreats

Daily rhythms of the retreat and the energy of the Sri Puram Temple complex

How mantra, puja, and Vedic practices support energetic cleansing and alignment

The transformation that unfolds when you step into a sacred environment with intention

How retreat helps you reconnect with joy, purpose, and divine presence



Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome and story of how Divine Radiance began
05:12 – What first drew each facilitator to Amma and the Sri Puram Temple
10:38 – Personal stories of transformation and devotion in India
16:45 – Why this retreat was created and what makes it unique
22:04 – A day in the life at Divine Radiance: The Path of Light
27:33 – Supporting participants who are new to spiritual travel
33:21 – Transformation, healing, and creative renewal
38:40 – The community we co-create on retreat
42:18 – What to do if you feel called but nervous
46:00 – Each facilitator’s deepest hope for participants
49:00 – How to join the retreat

Facilitators

Jennifer Nurick
Psychotherapist, energy healer, and Director of the International Energetic Healing Association (IEHA). Jennifer has led international retreats for over a decade and integrates Western psychotherapy, trauma healing, and ancient spiritual traditions to guide others on the path to wholeness and connection.

Kristy Ismay
A heart-centred energy healer and Global Accreditations Manager for the IEHA. Kristy brings warmth, humour, and a nurturing presence to her work, blending professional teaching with intuitive healing and a deep love of community.

Irina Gladushchenko
Leadership and Management Trainer, Co-Lead Teacher of the Energetic Health Faculty at Nature Care College, and Director of the IEHA. Irina combines grounded wisdom with spiritual insight to help others awaken their inner light.



Learn More & Join Us

If your heart feels called to this journey, we invite you to explore Divine Radiance: The Path of Light Retreat — an immersive experience of devotion, love, and spiritual awakening in India.

✨ Find out more and make a booking:
https://sites.google.com/view/divine-serenity-retreats/home



Work With Jennifer:

Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S.

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Episode Overview:
In this episode, Jen addresses a listener’s question about the anxious-avoidant dynamic in relationships, specifically regarding how disagreements tend to escalate quickly between them and their partner. Jen explores the underlying attachment styles at play, offering practical advice on how couples can break free from this exhausting cycle and communicate more effectively despite their nervous system reactions.

Key Takeaways:

The anxious-avoidant dynamic is a common issue in relationships and can be understood through attachment theory.

One partner may feel a need to get closer during conflict (anxious), while the other shuts down to cope (avoidant).

Understanding this dynamic is the first step towards healing. Creating pauses and giving each other space to regulate your nervous system can help break the cycle.

Jen outlines a few strategies to manage your nervous system in the heat of the moment, including grounding techniques and gentle movements to interrupt the freeze state.

Reframing the conflict by naming the cycle and seeing it as a shared experience can lead to more compassion and connection.

Jen’s Response:
Jen dives into the listener’s experience, explaining how both anxious and avoidant attachment behaviors stem from a deep desire for safety and connection, albeit in different ways. She encourages listeners to pause in the middle of conflict, use a “safe word” to de-escalate, and regulate their nervous systems before continuing the conversation. She also suggests reflecting on the cycle together outside of the argument, creating space for both partners to recognize their emotional triggers and meet each other with understanding.

Actionable Steps for Breaking the Cycle:

Create Pauses During Conflict: Use a pre-agreed "safe word" (like "Abacus") to signal when a break is needed.

Care for Your Nervous System: Practice grounding exercises such as feeling your feet on the floor, using calming scents, or small intentional movements.

Reframe the Cycle: Discuss your patterns when you’re calm, acknowledging both partners' triggers and reactions.

Communicate from a Place of Safety: Share needs like reassurance or time to reflect on the argument in a compassionate way.

Resources Mentioned:

Free Relationship Cycle Worksheet: Track Negative Cycles Workbook – A downloadable resource to help couples map their communication patterns and break the cycle.

Jen's Weekly Class: Weekly Masterclass on love, attachment, and trauma healing – Join Jen live every Monday at 7:30 AM (Australia) or Sunday at 5:30 PM (Eastern Time, US) for in-depth discussions on healing attachment patterns.

Work With Jennifer:

Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S.

Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health

Connect With Psychotherapy Central:

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💬 Loved this episode? Please leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear: You are more loved than you know.

Have a Question for Jen? DM your burning relationship or healing questions on Instagram — no question is too big or small!

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who’s learning to listen to their body again.

Until next time — keep listening, keep healing.

With warmth,
Jen 🌻

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In this deeply moving episode of Psychotherapy Central, I speak with Paul King and Craig McMahon about their personal experiences of spiritual awakening, connection with the afterlife, and how grief can open a path to purpose.

Paul shares the story of how a reading with a psychic medium changed his life, leading to the creation of Awaken—a spiritually-minded festival in Sydney bringing together energy healers, mediums, and seekers. Craig, a film producer known for Life to Afterlife, talks about his calling to create spiritually uplifting media after working in mainstream Hollywood.

Together, we explore:

The moment Paul knew there was life after death

How Craig’s loss led to connection with angels and spirit guides

Why synchronicity is a form of spiritual communication

How grief can open us to deeper spiritual awareness

What it means to awaken to your soul’s path

Whether you're navigating loss, exploring consciousness, or seeking a spiritual community—this episode offers warmth, insight, and hope.

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Work With Jennifer:

Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S.

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In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I take you inside one of the most powerful somatic tools I’ve ever encountered: Focusing, developed by philosopher and psychologist Eugene Gendlin.

If you’ve ever had a tightness in your chest, a lump in your throat, or a gut feeling that held more than words—you’ve already touched the edge of the felt sense. Focusing helps you go deeper.

Together, we’ll explore:

What the felt sense really is (and what it’s not)

The six simple steps of Focusing

Why Focusing is so effective in trauma healing

How to build a new, safe relationship with your body

Common questions people ask when starting this practice

Whether you’re a therapist or on your own healing journey, this episode gives you both insight and practice. I’ve also created a free guided audio to help you try Focusing for yourself (details below).

📥 Download the guided audio:
www.psychotherapycentral.health/anxious-attachment

📘 Want to go deeper?
Explore my book Heal Your Anxious Attachment for more on accessing and expressing the emotional truths inside.

💬 If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone you love or leave a review—it helps others find the show and begin their own healing journey.

With warmth,
Jen 🌻



Work With Jennifer:

Jennifer Nurick works one on one and with couples using Somatic practices, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S.

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In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, I’m diving into the deeply transformative process of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT)—one of the most effective, evidence-based approaches to relationship healing.

Whether you're feeling stuck in repetitive arguments, disconnected from your partner, or simply longing for deeper emotional intimacy, EFCT offers a roadmap. I’ll walk you through the three stages of this powerful therapy model and explore how we can move from disconnection and reactivity to vulnerability and reconnection.

You’ll learn:

What EFCT is and why it works

The pursue–withdraw cycle and how it keeps couples stuck

How to transform protest into vulnerability

The role of attachment needs in conflict

How EFCT supports long-term relational healing

If you’re a therapist, in a relationship, or simply curious about deep emotional healing, this episode is for you.

📖 Referenced in this episode:
My book, Heal Your Anxious Attachment
Past podcast episodes on Internal Family Systems (Episodes 5–11)

Work With Jennifer:

Jennifer Nurick works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster secure attachment and healthier relationships. Sessions are available during Australian daytime hours, suitable for evening sessions in the U.S.

Book your session: psychotherapycentral.health

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Jen 🌻