The Psychology Behind Astrology with Carmen Turner Schott | 85

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 85Guesting Carmen Turner SchottIn this episode of The Grateful Podcast, I sit down with Carmen Turner Schott, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and professional astrologer who has worked for over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force. Together, we explore the intersection of astrology and psychology, challenging assumptions and expanding perspectives.Initially skeptical, I came into this conversation with questions—and I left with new insight into how astrology might serve as a tool for self-awareness, healing, and transformation.We dive into:•How Carmen bridges ancient astrology with modern trauma therapy•The surprising origins of astrology in medicine and religion•Why full birth charts go deeper than horoscopes or memes•Real stories of healing, intuition, and transformation•Ethical concerns and scientific research in astrology•Whether astrology can complement or surpass traditional therapy•The role of free will vs. destiny in astrological interpretationIf you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just curious—this conversation will challenge you to look at astrology in a whole new light.⸻Find Carmen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmen_turner_schott_author/Website: https://carmenturnerschott.com/bio/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@CarmenTurnerSchott⁩  Chapters:00:00 Skepticism and Curiosity about Astrology02:56 Personal Experiences and the Journey into Astrology05:53 Astrology as a Tool for Self-Awareness09:17 The Science and History of Astrology12:37 Astrology's Role in Religion and Culture15:30 Skepticism and Confirmation Bias in Astrology18:21 Balancing Astrology with a Military Career21:59 Transitioning to a Full-Time Astrologer30:01 Astrology and Personal Journey31:44 Astrology as a Therapeutic Tool36:06 Research and Ethics in Astrology37:33 Bridging Astrology and Psychology46:19 Astrology: Understanding and Responsibility📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Spotify/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Subscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.