Perfectionism, Narcissistic Wounds & Plant Medicine: A Conversation on Transformation and Integration with Dr. Eva Benmeleh

Maddison sits down with Dr. Eva Benmeleh a clinical psychologist blending Western training with spiritual and energetic practices. Together we explore how her journey with perfectionism, parts work, spirituality, meditation, plant medicine/psychedelics and travel have continued to inform both her persona healing journey and transform how she supports and interacts with clients. What We Cover:  • Eva’s personal story: clinical training, postpartum depression, divorce and the turning point. • Why Western psychology can miss the energetic/subconscious pieces. • The PIE method: perceive the pattern, integrate the new material, embody the change. • Parts work and neutralising energetic charge (working with inner critics, protectors, perfectionist parts). • Psychedelics / plant medicine: powerful, visceral experiences and the importance of long-term integration. • Meditation and somatic practices as daily integration tools. • Narcissism, perfectionism, and relational dynamics: mirroring, co-creation and accountability. • Kabbalah, Hindu/Vedic parallels, and Eva’s pilgrimage to India spiritual practices that reawaken memory and belonging.Additional Resources:Grounded Membership (where you can access the higher self 6 week challenge)1:1 Hypnotherapy + Subconscious Coaching Containers Bloom: Group Container WaitlistThe Nervous System Reset Kit Connect with Maddison at Bloomin Within:• Instagram: @bloominwithin_ + @seedyoursubconscious_• TikTok: @bloominwithin_• Website: www.bloominwithin.com.au• Podcast: Seed Your SubconsciousConnect with Eva:• Instagram: @dr.evabenmeleh• Website: www.drevabenmeleh.com• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-benmeleh-132465aRate & Review:If this episode resonated, share it with someone you love and leave a review on Apple or Spotify - it helps this work reach more beautiful minds like yours.Disclaimer:This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy, nor is it a substitute for professional mental health, medical or therapeutic support. If you are experiencing significant distress, please seek support from a qualified professional in your area. Everything shared here is based on my personal experience, training and perspective take what resonates and leave the rest.Mental Health Support Services:• Australia: Lifeline – 13 11 14 (www.lifeline.org.au)• USA: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 (988lifeline.org)• UK: Samaritans – 116 123 (www.samaritans.org)• Canada: Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566 (www.talksuicide.ca)• International: Find a local helpline at www.findahelpline.com