Mountain Mind Tricks Podcast
Welcome to the Mountain Mind Tricks Podcast, hosted by Thomas M. Wurm. Journey with me; I am a former wildland firefighter turned alternative mental health practitioner who guides you through the landscapes of meditation, quantum physics, qigong, Chinese medicine, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), hypnosis, and mental and emotional release techniques. In each episode, I delve into unconventional pathways to mental wellness, exploring practices that challenge traditional norms and open new doors to self-discovery. Through enlightening conversations and expert insights, I share my wisdom and invite you to embark on a transformative journey. Join Thomas M. Wurm on the Mountain Mind Tricks Podcast to unlock your mind’s hidden potential.
Episodes
Episodes
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Gestalts of Emotions and Mental and Emotional Release®
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the concepts of Gestalt and Mental and Emotional Release®. Gestalts are like folders in the unconscious mind that contain labeled emotional events. These events can range from small to significant, forming a timeline of emotional experiences. The root cause of emotions is often found in the first event of that emotion, which may have occurred early in life. Mental and Emotional Release® involves releasing the baggage associated with these gestalts and addressing the underlying problem. This approach can be effective in treating severe trauma and PTSD.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Emotional Release® and Gestalts03:15 The Unconscious Mind and Gestalts05:11 The Activation of Gestalts06:30 The Snow Science Analogy08:20 The Weak Layer in Psychology10:18 The Greater Problem11:45 The Power of Mental Emotional Release13:49 Soul Retrieval and Trauma16:17 Severe Cases and Holistic Approaches17:18 The Protective Aspect of Trauma20:31 Returning to the Body22:20 Soul Level Healing
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Qigong and Chinese Medicine
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses QiGong and Chinese medicine. Qi means life force energy, and Gong means work or movement. Qigong focuses on balancing the yin and yang aspects of the Tao. The practice involves coordinating breath with gentle movements to work the energy in the body. QiGong is connected to the meridians, which are pathways for the flow of energy in the body. Each major organ is related to an element and a meridian, and the movements in QiGong aim to balance the energy in the mind, body, and spirit. The practice also emphasizes the connection between emotions and organs to create longevity.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Qi Gong and Chinese Medicine01:55 The Concept of Qi and Meridians05:58 Emotions and Organs in Chinese Medicine07:50 The Importance of Breath and Energy09:44 The Connection Between Energy, Chemistry, Biology, and Psychology11:30 The Impact of Stress on the Body12:29 The Body as a Prism and Energy Healing14:12 Qigong Instructor Course and Healing Process15:55 Qigong for Healing17:06 Integration of Qigong with Other Healing Modalities
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
How I transitioned from Fire to Alterative Healing
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Summary
In this podcast episode, Thomas shares his journey of transformation and healing. He starts by discussing how skateboarding helped him cope with the pain of his parents' divorce. He then recounts a near-death experience that led him to explore spirituality and Eastern philosophy. Thomas describes his transition from being a wildland firefighter to becoming a practitioner of NLP and Mental and Emotional Release®. He highlights the power of breakthrough sessions and their profound impact on his clients. Thomas concludes by expressing his gratitude for his own healing journey and his commitment to serving others.
Chapters
01:41 Skateboarding as an Outlet04:20 Exploring Eastern Philosophy05:44 Awakening and Transformation08:02 Loss and Grief09:14 Meditation and Acupuncture10:08 Kundalini Awakening11:00 Taking Action and Building a Business13:36 NLP and the Hero's Journey17:24 Becoming a Warrior22:41 The Power of Breakthrough Sessions26:53 Healing and Transformation28:38 Conclusion and Invitation
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Forgiveness Gratitude and Love with Kevin Conley jr
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
I interview Kevin Conley Jr., @backcountryninjas, the author of Above the Ashes. The book, the man, the legend, graces us with his presence, and we go deep into his journey across the southern tier on his bike with his dog rocky. Kevin shares wisdom from his voyage of forgiveness, gratitude, and love.Kevin is an open book, and we talk in-depth about the night that he wanted to end it all and what changed his mind. Kevin shares the dark, the ugly, and the love he found on his journey. We discuss the synchronicities that followed him across the country, including a group of Apache natives singing him a sacred song at a truck stop. Then, of course, we talked about Rocky and how he was Kevin's anchor and support companion that made it all possible. Kevin speaks his truth and will inspire you to share your challenges with others too. The more we talk about mental health in wildland fire, the more lives we save from suicide. You need to listen to this episode if you are a wildland firefighter struggling with mental health this off-season.Listen to the episode, link in the bio, or find the Conscious Fire Culture podcast on all the apps. If you don't have a copy of the book yet, go to KevinTheAuthor.com and get your copy. or go to @backcountryninjas
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
The Mystic Danny Verdad
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
I interview a true mystic!
This episode is so special because this may be Danny's one and only appearance.
I interview our sacrament practitioner Danny Verdad. We talk about his upbringing in traditional ways on the mountain in a small village in central Mexico. The benefits of retreat for wildland firefighters and why you should or shouldn't come. Danny speaks about how the retreat is not about changing or losing your identity but helping your soul remember the truth about love.
We explore deep philosophical questions and different perspectives of humanity. And every time I speak to Danny, I learn something new and see him for what he is. A true mystic that has changed my life in so many beautiful ways.
Don't miss this episode. Listening to Danny speak is always a blessing.
LINKS
www.wildlandwellnessfoundation.com
www.mountainmindtricks.com
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Destiny DeHaven: The Pattern Breaker and BS Detector
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Today we have Destiny DeHaven, a pattern breaker, professional bull shit detector, speaker and SRT (subconscious response therapy), and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner.
We dive into what NLP is and how neurons fire. We discuss how you can rewire a neurological pattern and how it can benefit you. We talk about how to utilize emotions like anger and recognize how they can hurt or help you. Understand how your “bullshit” can hold trauma in your body and how the energy from emotions is held in your body after an event that may have been traumatic. Destiny runs Anne through an incredible example of her SRT process and we work through tough emotions live! Follow along in the process and see if you can move through a situation in your life.
Contact Destiny if you’re interested in moving past your bullshit excuses that are in the way of your future and if you’re interested in any of her techniques!
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/destinyst
https://www.instagram.com/yourmagicaldestiny/
https://www.mountainmindtricks.com/
https://www.wildlandwellnessfoundation.com/
https://themapsinstitute.com/
https://www.mountainmindtricks.com/mudwater
https://www.mountainmindtricks.com/essential-oils
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Weathering First Responder Relationships with Cheri Timko
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Today, Thomas and Anne are joined by Cheri Timko, a Couples Coach, Couples Psychotherapist, and Gottman Certified Therapist. She provides 1:1 coaching as well as 1:2 coaching and psychotherapy for people located in West Virginia. She discusses using relationship habits to build relationships, transition rituals that de-escalate the comings and goings in the relationship, and communication tools that lead to problem-solving. Cheri also tells us how to safeguard your relationship while also having a great career.
Cheri drops the best information to build a relationship’s core techniques and concepts that you can use TODAY in your relationship to stay connected, diffuse tension, solve arguments, understand love languages, and build communication. If you’re in a relationship or want to be in a healthy relationship, this episode is for you!
Cheri has also developed a FREE workbook specifically created with the wildland firefighter in mind. It will give you the tools you need to manage the stress that the job creates with time away, understanding needs, and communication that can occur around your job. It’s listed on her website in the first link below.
Links:
Synergy Coaching with Cheri Timko: www.cheritimko.com https://www.facebook.com/synergycouplescoaching/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-timko-44559b211/
https://www.instagram.com/synergy.couples/
Date Night Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/datenightcommunity
Thursday May 12, 2022
Wildland Firefighter Mental Health with Close the Gap Wellness
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Join Thomas, Anne, and Dani Shedden as we discuss what it takes to be healthy in wildland fire.
Dani explores the CISM, CBT therapy, and why mental health is physical too. We talk about gut health, PT, bodywork, acupuncture, and meditation. We discuss the grief process and why acceptance and surrender can create powerful healing. We go deep into why building your team of supporters is so important.
"Yeah, and you know there's no real answer or timeframe of how someone's gonna handle grief or how it's gonna impact them, and what I will say is when we go through something traumatic or we have a loss and we're grieving that. As clinicians, the biggest thing that we do is listen and support and understand the grief cycle. There's no real order in how we grieve. I think that some losses we have we will feel for our whole lives. It's how we handle that loss and how we allow ourselves some space to grieve and then how we seek treatment."
~Dani Shedden~
LINKS:
CLOSE THE GAP WELLNESS
CLOSE THE GAP WELLNESS INSTAGRAM