Rebel Clinicians Podcast
The Rebel Clinicians Podcast is your home for daring conversations and innovative insights designed to transform the world of mental health and holistic healing. Hosted by seasoned therapists and healers who refuse to be confined by the traditional therapy model, each episode explores the intersection of spirituality, ancient wisdom, and modern therapy. Whether you’re a therapist, social worker, energy healer, or simply someone seeking deeper healing and personal growth, we’re here to inspire, challenge, and guide you on your path.
In each episode, we dive into powerful topics like integrating psychedelics and indigenous wisdom, breaking free from the constraints of “the couch,” financial freedom, and building an authentic practice that reflects your unique magic. We’ll share stories of clinicians who are thriving by being true to themselves, and we’ll reveal practical tools for expanding your practice beyond boundaries while nurturing your soul. From financial strategies and marketing tips to shamanic practices and spiritual journeys, this podcast brings together everything you need to become an empowered and revolutionary healer.
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Rebel Clinicians Podcast
S: 02 Epi 02: “The Four-Leggeds: Grounded Medicine for Clinicians”
S: 02 Epi 02: “The Four-Leggeds: Grounded Medicine for Clinicians”
Hosts: Alex Runolfson & John Cottrell
In this week’s Rebel Clinicians Podcast, Alex and John continue their series on spirit animals with a focus on the Four-Leggeds—dog, bear, cat, squirrel, and elephant. These grounded, earth-connected allies hold timeless wisdom that can reshape the way clinicians and healers approach their work.
John shares how Dog—his loyal Golden Retriever power animal—teaches guardianship, joy, and everyday presence. Alex reflects on his enduring connection to Bear, a protector and healer who embodies strength, boundaries, and playfulness. Together, they explore the surprising medicine of Squirrel (resourcefulness and playful preparation), the mystery and sensuality of Cat, and the compassionate leadership of Elephant, tied to ancestral memory and the energy of Ganesh.
Listeners will discover how Four-Leggeds can inspire new perspectives on healing: reframing pathology into natural rhythm, embodying animal postures for somatic release, and recognizing personal medicine through spirit animal archetypes.
✨ Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or simply curious about spiritual tools for healing, this episode offers grounding, inspiration, and practical guidance you can apply in your own journey.
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