When the Body Speaks: Decoding Symptoms Through Mind, Body, and Energy with Denise Schonwald

In this episode, I sit down with Denise Schonwald, a nurse, mental health counselor, and author whose work bridges physical health, emotional healing, and spiritual awareness.We start with Denise’s journey, from 20 years as a critical care nurse to stepping into mental health, and how she began noticing something that would shape her entire approach: physical symptoms and emotional patterns are not separate.They tell a story together.From there, we explore the connection between mind, body, and energy, and what happens when we ignore the signals our system is constantly giving us.  We explore the chakra system, the mind-body connection, how unprocessed emotions show up as physical symptoms, and why your inner knowing is not the same thing as your anxious mind. If you've ever wondered whether that stomach issue, back pain, or fatigue might be connected to something deeper, this conversation is for you. We talked about:How Denise went from ICU nurse to holistic mental health counselorWhy a psychiatrist who was also a shaman changed the direction of her careerHow unprocessed emotions show up in specific areas of the body through the chakra systemThe difference between the fearful mind and the quiet inner knowingWhy the language we use about our problems actually affects our nervous systemDenise's work bridges physical health, emotional healing, and spiritual awareness, and she has a gift for seeing how the body communicates what the mind has not yet processed.Learn more about Denise and her books at  deniseschonwald.com. She is offering a free book to any listener who reaches out and mentions The Spiritually Curious Therapist podcast.You can also find Denise on her socialshttps://www.facebook.com/deniseschonwaldllc https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-schonwald https://www.instagram.com/deniseschonwald https://www.youtube.com/@deniseschonwald/videos Share what resonated for youShare 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