Epi 24: “The Magic of Earth: Grounding, Growth, and Sacred Reciprocity | Part 1 of the Elements Series”

On The Rebel Clinicians Podcast continues its 4-part series on the Elements with Part 1: Earth--an exploration of grounding, belonging, and the sacred relationship between body, spirit, and the land we stand on.

In this thoughtful and personal conversation, hosts Alex Runolfson and John Cottrell reflect on how the element of Earth shows up in clinical work, yoga, spirituality, and everyday life. From planting seeds of intention to honoring ancient traditions, they share personal stories, rituals, and practices that draw on Earth as a powerful force of nourishment, transformation, and stability.

Alex recounts a life-changing Earth burial ceremony rooted in the Dagara tradition, while John shares his yoga-based grounding techniques and insights into the Hindu goddess Kali as a fierce yet compassionate force of renewal. Together, they explore how clinicians and healers can weave Earth energy into their spaces and sessions--through physical rituals, symbolic gestures, or simply tending to a plant on the windowsill.

This episode also includes a guided Earth meditation to help you transform stuck energy and reconnect to what supports you.

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Epi 23: “The Rebel Clinician Archetypes: Discover Your Unique Healing Style”

In this week's episode of The Rebel Clinicians Podcast, airing May 19, co-hosts Alex Runolfson and John Cottrell are pulling back the curtain on the powerful world of archetypes--those timeless patterns of behavior, personality, and purpose that show up in both our personal lives and professional practices. From Carl Jung's classic 12 archetypes to The Rebel Clinician's own expanded framework, Alex and John unpack how these themes can help therapists, healers, and coaches better understand themselves and their clients.

You'll meet the Rebel, Shaman, Alchemist, Creator, Mystic, and more--each one offering unique strengths, challenges, and approaches to healing. Whether you're guiding someone through trauma, launching a creative project, or stepping into leadership, there's an archetype to support your journey.

Alex shares how these identities shape his work as a trauma therapist and visionary, while John reflects on his path as a yoga teacher, caregiver, and creator. Together, they explore how recognizing your core archetype--and the ones that lie in the background--can transform the way you show up in your work, relationships, and inner life.

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Epi 24: “The Magic of Earth: Grounding, Growth, and Sacred Reciprocity | Part 1 of the Elements Series”

The Rebel Clinicians Podcast continues its 4-part series on the Elements with Part 1: Earth--an exploration of grounding, belonging, and the sacred relationship between body, spirit, and the land we stand on.

In this thoughtful and personal conversation, hosts Alex Runolfson and John Cottrell reflect on how the element of Earth shows up in clinical work, yoga, spirituality, and everyday life. From planting seeds of intention to honoring ancient traditions, they share personal stories, rituals, and practices that draw on Earth as a powerful force of nourishment, transformation, and stability.

Alex recounts a life-changing Earth burial ceremony rooted in the Dagara tradition, while John shares his yoga-based grounding techniques and insights into the Hindu goddess Kali as a fierce yet compassionate force of renewal. Together, they explore how clinicians and healers can weave Earth energy into their spaces and sessions--through physical rituals, symbolic gestures, or simply tending to a plant on the windowsill.

This episode also includes a guided Earth meditation to help you transform stuck energy and reconnect to what supports you.

New to the podcast? Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to catch new episodes every Monday.

Returning listener? Download this week's episode and take a moment to ground yourself with us.

Epi 22: “Yoga Nidra: With Guest Scott Moore”

In this illuminating episode of The Rebel Clinicians, Alex and John are joined by renowned yoga teacher, author, and mentor Scott Moore for a rich conversation about Yoga Nidra, the practice he calls “Waking Up with the Yoga of Sleep.”

Scott demystifies Yoga Nidra, explaining it as a powerful tool for healing, rest, and personal transformation. The discussion explores how this meditative state—found between waking and dreaming—can help clinicians, therapists, and healers reconnect with themselves, regulate emotions, and access deeper states of awareness and clarity.

Through storytelling and humor, Scott shares his personal journey with Yoga Nidra, including an emotional breakthrough that reshaped his life and healing practice. He explains how the practice invites you to shed ego-driven identities and access your inner teacher, allowing more presence, connection, and authenticity in your work and life.

This episode is filled with practical insights, spiritual wisdom, and gentle reminders that healing can be restful, and that our magic lies in our presence.

Tune in now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to discover how Yoga Nidra can become a powerful part of your rebel toolkit. Episode Airs on May 5th.

Epi 21: “The Crystal Connection: With Guest Danette Forward”

In this week's episode of The Rebel Clinicians, Alex and John are joined by Danette Forward, a compassionate healer, intuitive clinician, and dedicated mental health worker currently living in Maui, Hawai'i. Danette opens up about her current work providing frontline emotional and therapeutic support to individuals and families impacted by the devastating Lahaina fires of August 2023.

As someone who arrived in the community as an outsider, Danette speaks candidly about the challenges of building trust and rapport in a deeply traumatized and tight-knit population. With humility, empathy, and a commitment to asking permission before offering help, Danette was able to connect deeply with the people she serves.

As the conversation unfolds, Danette shares how her intuitive gifts began to play a more visible role in her healing work--specifically her unique connection to crystals. She describes how she receives messages through these stones, offering personalized insights to clients when they're ready to receive them. Her story is a powerful reminder of the intersection between clinical work and intuitive healing, and how clinicians can honor both science and soul in their practice.

For fellow rebel clinicians navigating their own healing path, Danette offers an inspiring look at what it means to show up authentically, build trust through presence, and let your unique gifts support the people you're meant to serve.

Epi 20: “Sacred Reciprocity”

In this powerful episode of The Rebel Clinicians, Alex and John tackle a topic that's often loaded for healers and therapists: money. What does it mean to be paid for sacred work? How do we reconcile our desire to help others with the need to receive compensation?

Together, your hosts examine the emotional and energetic blocks--especially around worth and value--that can hold practitioners back from allowing abundance into their lives. Alex introduces the concept of "sacred reciprocity," offering a reframe that positions the healer-client relationship as an energetic exchange, rather than a simple transaction.

With honesty and vulnerability, both John and Alex share personal stories about their own evolving relationships with money and what it's taken to align their spiritual and professional paths.

This conversation invites listeners to explore their own beliefs around money and consider: What would it look like if you received compensation as a sacred reflection of the work you give to the world?

Epi 19: “Treating the Healing Arts as a Sacred Practice”

In this week's episode of The Rebel Clinicians, Alex and John explore what it means to approach your healing work as a sacred practice rather than simply going through the motions. They unpack the difference between "dialing it in" and "doing Divine work", challenging listeners to reflect on their own approach to therapy, healing, and personal growth.

Through personal stories and experiences, Alex and John share how they came to recognize their work as a true calling--why they can confidently say, "This is the work I am supposed to be doing." They also offer practical insights on how you, too, can assess whether your healing practice aligns with your purpose and deeper spiritual path.

This episode was an eye-opening journey for both hosts, and they invite you to join them in asking: Are you doing Divine and sacred work?

Epi 18: “The Magic Within: Spells, Rituals, and Transformation”

In this spellbinding episode of The Rebel Clinicians, Alex and John explore the fascinating world of magic and spell-casting--not the Hollywood fantasy version, but the real-life power of intention, ritual, and transformation. They unpack the myths surrounding witches and wizards, separating fiction from the tangible ways magic manifests in daily life, therapy, and healing practices.

Through compelling examples, they reveal how spells--whether through words, symbols, or action--can be used to create meaningful shifts in both professional and personal settings. What are the key elements of a spell? How do you harness your own unique magic as a healer, therapist, or seeker? This episode invites you to recognize and reclaim the powerful energies you already possess.