Notice What You Notice: Curiosity, the Goddess, and the Intelligence of the Heart with Cynthia Abulafia

In this deeply expansive and grounding conversation, I sit down with author, educator, and yoga therapist Cynthia Abulafia to explore what it truly means to come home to the heart.Cynthia’s work bridges sacred texts, embodiment practices, and the often-overlooked wisdom of the divine feminine. Her debut book, Embodying the Goddess: How to Awaken Curiosity and Reverence on the Spiritual Path, invites us to question the ways spirituality has been shaped by separation—and to rediscover a path rooted in wholeness, curiosity, and lived experience. Together, we explore: What non-duality actually means (beyond the buzzword)  Why many spiritual frameworks subtly reinforce a sense of separation and “not enoughness” The difference between being “triggered” vs. activated—and why language matters How curiosity becomes a healing force that allows us to slow down, feel, and integrate  The concept of “cleaning the instrument of the heart” as a living spiritual practice  How to recognize the difference between reverence and compulsion in our daily lives  The role of the body and the earth in reconnecting us to wholeness  Why so much of what we’re seeing right now—personally and collectively—is a breakdown of old paradigmsOne of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is Cynthia’s simple but powerful invitation:👉 “Notice what you notice.”Because when we begin there—without judgment, without rushing to fix—we open the door to something deeper: curiosity, presence, and ultimately, a return to the heart.This episode is for you if you’re: Feeling disconnected from yourself and craving a deeper sense of embodiment Curious about the intersection of spirituality, nervous system work, and healing Ready to shift from striving and fixing into listening, sensing, and allowingYou can find Cynthia's, Embodying the Goddess: How to Awaken Curiosity and Reverence on the Spiritual Path book hereConnect with CynthiaCynthiaAbulafia.com@embodyingthegoddessbook, @cynthiaabulafiayoga, (YouTube) Embodying the Goddess, (Substack) @embodyingthegoddessShare 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