Episode Description
Lyndsay Soprano sits down with spiritual counsellor, energy healer, and author Chris Wasko for a heartfelt conversation about trauma, narcissistic abuse, old souls, and the lifelong journey of healing. Together, they explore how childhood experiences shape our nervous systems, why so many survivors remain stuck in survival mode, and what it means to reconnect with the truest version of yourself.
Chris shares her own story of growing up in a narcissistic family, the path that led her to spiritual healing, and how inner child work, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness can help us move from simply surviving to truly living.
This episode is compassionate, deeply validating, and a reminder that healing happens one layer at a time—and that even after profound pain, peace is still possible.
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction and episode overview
(03:23) Chris Wasko's background and expertise
(04:07) Traumatic upbringing and narcissism spectrum
(06:30) Recognizing narcissism in family and its effects
(08:23) Healing abilities emerging through trauma work
(09:23) Covert vs overt narcissism explained
(12:14) Connection between narcissism and old souls
(13:29) Understanding the old soul and Spicy Old Souls test
(14:55) Healing old souls and vibrational energy
(17:57) Impact of pain on nervous system and trauma response
(22:32) Healing ripple effects and collective consciousness
(24:49) Regulating the nervous system for trauma recovery
(29:21) The wayfinder archetype and exploration energy
(33:02) Personal insights on movement and safety
(41:01) The significance of safe spaces and inner chaos
(41:38) Introduction to the book An Old Soul's Journey
Find Chris Wasko Online Here:
Website: chriswasko.com
Facebook: @chriswaskomedium
YouTube: @energyhealingwithChris
Book: An Old Soul’s Journey
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Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
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Chris shares her own story of growing up in a narcissistic family, the path that led her to spiritual healing, and how inner child work, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness can help us move from simply surviving to truly living.
This episode is compassionate, deeply validating, and a reminder that healing happens one layer at a time—and that even after profound pain, peace is still possible.
Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction and episode overview
(03:23) Chris Wasko's background and expertise
(04:07) Traumatic upbringing and narcissism spectrum
(06:30) Recognizing narcissism in family and its effects
(08:23) Healing abilities emerging through trauma work
(09:23) Covert vs overt narcissism explained
(12:14) Connection between narcissism and old souls
(13:29) Understanding the old soul and Spicy Old Souls test
(14:55) Healing old souls and vibrational energy
(17:57) Impact of pain on nervous system and trauma response
(22:32) Healing ripple effects and collective consciousness
(24:49) Regulating the nervous system for trauma recovery
(29:21) The wayfinder archetype and exploration energy
(33:02) Personal insights on movement and safety
(41:01) The significance of safe spaces and inner chaos
(41:38) Introduction to the book An Old Soul's Journey
Find Chris Wasko Online Here:
Website: chriswasko.com
Facebook: @chriswaskomedium
YouTube: @energyhealingwithChris
Book: An Old Soul’s Journey
Find Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:
Website: givingpainpurpose.com
Instagram: @givingpainpurpose
Facebook: The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: @givingpainpurpose
Shop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.com
Subscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!
Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
++
Want to be a guest on Giving Pain Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here:
Be a Guest on The Show