028: Mental Health, Autism & the ONENESS We Truly Are with Psychiatrist Dr. Melinda Edwards

All Things SOUL - living authentically, healing and thriving through trauma and life’s challenges

Join us on a journey with Dr. Melinda Edwards as we explore the intricate tapestry of the soul's purpose, trauma, and the power of healing. Dr. Edwards, a physician and mother with a rich background that spans from a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala to the practice of psychiatry, shares her quest for spiritual truths and the awakening catalyzed by her daughter, Psyche. Listen in as we discuss the role of spirituality in healing journeys, the insights from her upcoming book "Psyche and Spirit," and the transformative impact of embracing our deepest struggles.

We navigate through the maze of emotions, the therapeutic value of presence, and the realization that our greatest challenges can pave the way to profound self-discovery. We discuss the relationship between mental health, psychiatry, and the controversial use of medication within spiritual circles.

We then look at the beauty within the world of autism, the mission of the nonprofit Living Darshan, and the mystical insights from spiritual teachings that transcend religious boundaries. Listen, connect, and be inspired as we weave together tales of love, purpose, and the divine within us all.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Psychiatric medication and its place in spiritual communities.

• The transformative experience of parenting a child with autism and the founding of Living Darshan, a nonprofit aimed at reshaping autism perception.

• The interconnection between spirituality and mental health and how cultural differences can influence the interpretation of psychiatric symptoms.

• The vision for a residential and retreat community for adults with autism.

• Universal themes of oneness and interconnectedness found in spiritual teachings and quantum physics.

Resources from this Episode

• Melinda’s Website: https://www.melindaedwardsmd.com/

• Darshan’s Website: https://livingdarshan.org/

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingdarshan/

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