Psychology & the Soul

Psychology & the Soul is a live-streamed podcast exploring the evolving relationship between mental health, conscious awareness, and spiritual insight. What happens when psychology and spirituality stop competing — and start collaborating? Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri and Licensed Psychotherapist and Intuitive Medium Kellee White , this show bridges evidence-based psychology with grounded spiritual insight. Together, they create thoughtful conversations around trauma recovery, somatic healing, relationship dynamics, grief, identity shifts, and conscious personal growth. If you’re interested in: • Trauma and nervous system healing • Attachment theory and emotional wounds • Somatic and mind-body healing • Mental health and spiritual integration • Conscious relationships and resilience • Awakening, intuition, and psychological development This is n

Psychology & the Soul is a health podcast hosted by Kellee White, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kellee White hosts Psychology & the Soul, a health show with 28 episodes published.

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  The Mind Behind the Fear

  Sep 29, 20261h 5m

  How Your Subconscious Shapes Anxiety, Confidence & the Life You Believe You Can Have Why do we sometimes know exactly what we want...and still feel unable to move toward it? Why can we know we're capable, yet still hear an inner voice saying: "You're going to fail." Why can fear feel completely real even when nothing has actually happened yet? On this episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, are joined by special guest Bill Cinque, consulting hypnotist and longtime music-industry professional, for a fascinating conversation about fear, subconscious patterns, confidence, hypnosis, and the mind. Bill spent more than four decades in the music industry and performed on some of the biggest stages in the world. Today, he helps people work with fear, stress, self-doubt, stage fright, and anticipatory anxiety through hypnosis. Together, Kellee, Dr. Shirley, and Bill explore the psychology behind fear and ask difficult questions like: · Why does fear feel true even when the danger hasn't happened? · What is the subconscious actually doing? · Can someone be hypnotized against their will? · Can hypnosis make someone reveal secrets? · Can hypnosis erase memories? · Is hypnosis really different from positive thinking? · Why do highly successful people still struggle with self-doubt? · Can fear of success be just as powerful as fear of failure? · Can beliefs we've carried for decades actually change? · How do we know the difference between intuition and anxiety? Dr. Shirley breaks down the psychology of automatic responses, avoidance, anticipatory anxiety, self-doubt, and neuroplasticity. Bill explains what hypnosis really is—and what it isn't—including the myths around mind control, memory, suggestion, and personal agency. And Kellee brings in the spiritual perspective: When the noise of fear becomes quieter...what becomes easier to hear? Your intuition? Your purpose? Your creativity? Your own voice? The episode also includes a short, non-clinical guided focus and confidence experience led by Bill, followed by both a psychological and hypnosis-based explanation of what just happened. Because maybe the goal isn't to become someone who never experiences fear. Maybe the goal is to understand: Fear can come with you...but it doesn't get to drive. Join us for this thought-provoking episode of Psychology & the Soul™. September 29 | 5:00 PM PDT Watch live on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. #PsychologyAndTheSoul #Hypnosis #Anxiety #Fear #Confidence #SubconsciousMind #SelfDoubt #StageFright #MentalHealth #Spirituality #PersonalGrowth

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  Are You Taking Care of Your Brain? | Aging, Memory & Cognitive Health

  Sep 22, 20261h 2m

  We take care of our bodies—but are we doing enough to take care of our brains? As we live longer, questions about memory, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive decline are becoming increasingly important for individuals and families. But what is actually a normal part of aging? When should changes in memory concern us? And perhaps most importantly: What can we do today to support the health of our brains for the future? Join Kellee White, LMFT and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD for a fascinating episode of Psychology & the Soul™ exploring aging, memory, creativity, neuroplasticity, and protecting cognitive health throughout life. In This Episode, We'll Explore: • Dementia and Alzheimer's disease • Normal aging versus cognitive decline • Brain fitness and neuroplasticity • Creativity and keeping the brain engaged • Nutrition, sleep, and exercise for brain health • Lifestyle factors that can affect memory and cognition • Early warning signs and when to seek professional help • Prevention and risk-reduction strategies • Maintaining cognitive health throughout life • Supporting loved ones experiencing cognitive decline Questions We're Asking: •Is memory loss an inevitable part of aging? •What habits are helping—or hurting—your brain every day? •Can the risk of dementia be reduced or its onset delayed? •What role can creativity and lifelong learning play in keeping our brains engaged? •Are we paying as much attention to brain health as we do physical health? •What are the earliest signs that something may be wrong? •How can we better support loved ones experiencing cognitive decline? •What does current science tell us about protecting the aging brain? This conversation isn't meant to create more fear around aging. It's about understanding what happens to our brains as we grow older—and recognizing that there are aspects of cognitive health we can actively support throughout our lives. While no single habit can guarantee the prevention of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, research continues to identify modifiable factors associated with cognitive health and dementia risk. And taking care of your brain isn't only about preserving memory. It's about continuing to learn. Create. Connect. Move. Stay curious. Challenge yourself. And remain engaged with life. Your brain has been with you for every moment of your life. Maybe it's time we started taking care of it with the same intention we give the rest of our body. Join Us LIVE Tuesday, September 22 5:00 PM PDT Watch Psychology & the Soul™ LIVE on: Facebook • YouTube • Instagram Visit psychologyandthesoul.com to learn more about Psychology & the Soul™, upcoming conversations, classes, and private sessions. If someone you love is thinking about aging, memory, or brain health, share this episode with them. And tell us in the comments: What are you doing today to take care of your brain? #PsychologyAndTheSoul #BrainHealth #CognitiveHealth #HealthyAging #Memory #Dementia #Alzheimers #Neuroplasticity #BrainFitness #HealthyBrain #AgingWell #MentalHealth #Psychology

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  What Happens When Nobody Needs You Anymore?

  Sep 15, 202659 min

  Empty Nests, Retirement & Identity Loss What happens when the children grow up, the career ends, the caregiving chapter closes...and suddenly, nobody needs you the way they once did? For decades, many of us build our identities around being the parent, provider, professional, caregiver, fixer, or person everyone can count on. But when those roles change, an unexpected question can surface: “If nobody needs me anymore...do I still matter?” On this episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, explore empty nests, retirement, identity loss, midlife awakening, grief, purpose, and the incredible possibility of reinvention. What if this chapter isn't about becoming irrelevant—but becoming free? What if midlife isn't a crisis, but an awakening? What if your purpose hasn't disappeared—it has simply changed? And what if the best part of your life isn't behind you? Maybe one version of you has completed its assignment. Now comes the exciting question: “What is still asking to be lived through me?” It’s time to rediscover yourself, become curious again, try something new, and turn your life up. Because this isn't the waiting room. This is your life. And the best part may be the part you haven't lived yet. Psychology & the Soul™ September 15 | 5:00 PM PDT Facebook | YouTube | Instagram #PsychologyAndTheSoul #EmptyNest #Retirement #Midlife #Reinvention #Purpose #Identity #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Spirituality

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  The Loneliness Epidemic

  Sep 8, 202657 min

  Why We’ve Never Been More Connected and More Alone We have more ways to communicate than ever before. We text. We post. We comment. We send reels. We live in group chats. We can reach hundreds of people without ever leaving the house. So why are so many people still saying: “I feel alone.” In this episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, take a deep look at the loneliness epidemic and the growing gap between being constantly connected and feeling truly known. Together, they explore the psychology and spirituality behind loneliness, adult friendship loss, declining community, social media, emotional intimacy, and the very human need to belong. In this conversation, we ask: Why are so many people lonely despite being constantly connected? Can social media create the illusion of connection without real intimacy? Why does making and maintaining friendships become harder in adulthood? What happens when you feel lonely inside a marriage or relationship? What happened to community? Can loneliness become a cycle that makes connection even harder? Are we waiting for community instead of helping create it? What are we really longing for when we say, “I’m lonely”? How do we begin rebuilding meaningful connection? Dr. Shirley explains why loneliness isn’t simply about being physically alone, how chronic disconnection can affect the way we interpret social situations, and why meaningful relationships require emotional safety, reciprocity, vulnerability, and repeated contact. Kellee brings in the deeper spiritual questions around belonging, authenticity, and what it means to be truly seen. Because sometimes loneliness isn’t the absence of people. It’s the absence of being known. And maybe the opposite of loneliness isn’t being surrounded by people. Maybe it’s knowing there is somewhere... your absence would be noticed. Join us for this powerful conversation about friendship, intimacy, community, belonging, and how we begin finding our way back to one another. Psychology & the Soul™ September 8 | 5:00 PM PDT Facebook | YouTube | Instagram #PsychologyAndTheSoul #Loneliness #LonelinessEpidemic #MentalHealth #Connection #Friendship #Community #SocialMedia #Relationships #Belonging #EmotionalHealth #Spirituality

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  Surviving Narcissism: Why We Stay, Why We Leave & How We Heal

  Aug 25, 20261h 1m

  Why is it so hard to leave someone who hurts you? If you've ever questioned your own reality, felt emotionally trapped, or wondered why intelligent, capable people stay in toxic relationships, this episode is for you. Narcissistic relationships are often misunderstood. They rarely begin with cruelty—they begin with connection, affection, attention, and hope. Over time, manipulation, gaslighting, emotional dependency, and trauma bonding can slowly erode confidence, identity, and self-trust. In this powerful episode of Psychology & the Soul™, Kellee White, LMFT, and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, PhD, separate psychological truth from social media myths while exploring what narcissistic abuse really looks like—and, more importantly, how healing begins. In This Episode, We Explore: • Trauma bonds and emotional manipulation • Covert versus overt narcissism • Gaslighting and reality distortion • Love bombing and idealization cycles • Why leaving can feel impossible • Loss of identity in toxic relationships • Rebuilding self-trust and confidence • Recovery after emotional abuse • Creating healthy relationships after narcissistic abuse Thought-Provoking Questions • How do you know if you're being manipulated? • Why do narcissistic relationships feel impossible to leave? • Can emotional abuse be harder to recognize than physical abuse? • How do you stop doubting yourself after years of gaslighting? • What does true healing actually look like? As awareness of narcissism has grown, so has confusion. Not every difficult person is a narcissist, and not every unhealthy relationship follows the same pattern. This episode provides a balanced, compassionate, and evidence-informed conversation that helps viewers recognize manipulation, understand trauma bonds, and begin rebuilding a healthy sense of self. Healing doesn't begin the moment you leave. It begins the moment you start believing your own experience again. Join Us LIVE Tuesday, August 25 5:00 PM PDT Watch LIVE on: Facebook YouTube Instagram Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Psychology & the Soul™. Connect With Us https://psychologyandthesoul.com Interested in working with Kellee White or Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri? Visit our website to learn more about private sessions, upcoming events, and additional educational resources. If this episode speaks to you: Like this video Share your thoughts in the comments Share this episode with someone who may need it Subscribe for more conversations exploring psychology, emotional healing, relationships, neuroscience, and soulful living. #PsychologyAndTheSoul #Narcissism #NarcissisticAbuse #Gaslighting #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #Recovery #Relationships #SelfWorth #Therapy #Psychology #Boundaries #EmotionalHealing Explore the podcast

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