Getting Out of the Way: Jessica Maitri on Trauma, Intuition, and the 3 AM Download That Changed Everything

Many of us can explain our patterns, understand our trauma, and tell the story of what happened—yet still find ourselves feeling stuck.In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with Jessica Maitri, LCSW, brainspotting consultant, certified yoga therapist, breathwork practitioner, intuitive energy healer, and creator of the Yothera Method, to explore what happens when healing moves beyond insight and into embodiment.Jessica shares her journey from therapist burnout to developing an innovative approach that integrates yoga therapy, somatic awareness, intuition, and brainspotting. Together, we explore why healing isn't simply about understanding our experiences intellectually, but about creating new experiences within the body and nervous system.We also dive into the role of permission, choice, movement, and attunement in trauma recovery, and discuss how practitioners can support deeper transformation by learning to let go of the agenda and trust the healing process.In this conversation, we discuss:• Jessica's journey from traditional talk therapy to embodied healing work• Why therapist burnout can be an invitation to deeper alignment• The principles of yoga therapy and how it differs from a traditional yoga class• How brainspotting and yoga therapy complement one another• The importance of nervous system regulation in trauma healing• Why choice and permission are essential ingredients for healing trauma• The connection between embodiment, intuition, and transformation• How the Yothera Method was born during a period of deep creative inspiration• The difference between understanding our stories and living a new one• Why healing often requires us to get out of our own wayWhether you're a therapist, helping professional, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of what becomes possible when we stop trying to think our way through healing and begin listening to the wisdom of the body.Connect with Jessica:Website: www.yothera.comEmail: [email protected]: @yothera_methodYothera Method Facilitator Training 26 CE's: (Self-study or Live cohort): https://www.yothera.com/ymft-spProfessional Mentorships and Brainspotting Consultation:https://www.yothera.com/mentorship/professionalshttps://www.yothera.com/brainspottingShare what resonated for youThank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!Until next time.  Stay Curious.You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW atwww.therachihealing.comwww.journeywithkindredsouls.comFollow me on Socials:TikTok @spiritcurioustherapistInstagram @therachihealingFacebook @TheraChi HealingStay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter hereAre you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?Join our facebook group atwww.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforcliniciansAre you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast