In this powerful episode of The Enlighten DXB Podcast, Erika Masako Welch sits down with Janelle Houston—a Craniosacral Therapist and Energy Healer based in Dubai—to unpack the often-invisible layers of energetic health, nervous system regulation, and trauma healing.

Together, they explore the science and soul of energy work, how craniosacral therapy supports emotional release, and why we carry energetic clutter in our fields—often without realizing it. Janelle shares how energy healing affects children differently from adults, the spiritual dimensions of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and how life’s big chapters—like the teen years and midlife crisis—can be portals for reconnection or disconnection from Source.

If you’ve ever wondered how energy medicine works, how trauma lives in the body, or how to reclaim your nervous system’s balance—this conversation is for you.

Guest Bio:
Janelle's journey to healing began with a childhood dream of helping others. From studying psychology to becoming a Pilates teacher and delving into practices like Reiki, Theta healing, and Cranial Sacral Therapy, she found her calling in assisting individuals of all ages in releasing trauma and finding peace in their bodies, minds and spirits.

Janelle's passion for helping children shines through, as she believes in nurturing them today to create a brighter tomorrow. With love and passion, Janelle invites you to join her in nurturing the roots of hope and creating a ripple effect of transformation across the globe.

Topics Covered:

• What is energy healing and craniosacral therapy?
• How unprocessed trauma causes nervous system dysregulation
• ADHD, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm through the lens of energy work
• Energy fields in children vs. adults
• Why midlife crisis is really a call back to self
• The spiritual science of healing and returning to inner alignment

Connect with Janelle:
Instagram: @_janellehouston
Website: https://www.treeofhope.org.uk

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Special Shout out to our two soundtracks:

• "Shadow" - Jungle Meets Desert (EP) by Janax Pacha, Fadi Rifaai, Louay Al Awam, Sandu
• "Gold Tiger" - for Yoga

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In this soul-deep episode of The Enlighten DXB Podcast, Erika Masako Welch is joined by transformational guide, psychotherapist, and ISTA faculty member Laura Deva to explore the healing path of descension — a journey into the underworld of the self, where true power and sovereignty are reclaimed.

Laura shares her courageous personal story: from facing cancer and working in the criminal justice system, to her formative experiences within the sex industry. Along the way, she discovered profound truths about sexuality, money, and power — and how these forces shape our identity, relationships, and capacity to live fully.

Together, they unpack the role of shadow work, archetypal embodiment, and mystery schools in spiritual and psychological transformation. This conversation is a guidepost for anyone seeking to integrate their light and dark, reclaim suppressed parts of self, and walk the mystical path with grounded presence.

Guest Bio:
Laura Deva is a transformational guide, psychotherapist, and ISTA faculty member devoted to awakening embodied sovereignty and soulful power. With over 15 years of global experience, she weaves deep psychology, sacred sexuality, trauma alchemy, and ancient temple arts into potent spaces of healing and rebirth. Trained in clinical and criminal psychology, and rooted in tantric and shamanic lineages, Laura holds a fierce yet tender container for radical transformation. Whether through her private practice in Geneva or international workshops and rites of passage, she leads seekers home to their bodies, their truth, and their divine essence.

Connect with Laura:
Website: www.lauradeva.com
Instagram: @laura_deva_love

Join One of Laura’s upcoming retreats:
Shamanic Womb Journey in Samothraki (September 2025 / women only)
Living from the Mystery Retreat in Germany (November 2025)

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=== CONNECT WITH THE ENLIGHTEN DXB PODCAST COMMUNITY ===

Check out all the shownotes, bios, and background information at:
Website: www.EnlightenDXB.com
Instagram: @EnlightenDXB

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RAC9aX
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3KSb5Qz
Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3RAIS4s

Special Shout out to our two soundtracks:

• "Shadow" - Jungle Meets Desert (EP) by Janax Pacha, Fadi Rifaai, Louay Al Awam, Sandu
• "Gold Tiger" - for Yoga

If you're in and around Dubai (UAE) - and would like to sign-up for one of our in-person retreats in Dubai or beyond, we recommend signing up to our email newsletter. Keep abreast of the most cutting edge retreats on offer for Spiritual Warriors here, and everywhere: www.EnlightenDXB.com

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The information contained within this video is for informational purposes only. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video.

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Get comfy, for this extra special (meaning: extra long and extra deep) episode with Rita Hraiz (recorded at the end of 2024). We dive into the question: How do we deepen into our spiritual practice and connection, and come into alignment with our solar plexus and heart, based on ageless esoteric wisdom? When tragedy and atrocities strike, such as the wars scarring humanity in our present day, how do we strike the balance between being a vessel of love and spiritual enlightenment, and an actor on this material plane trying to do what is “right”?

We dive into everything from ageless wisdom, esoteric psychology, kundalini awakenings and its various stages, and the various traditional spiritual texts that hold some sacred keys to sacred portals. Rita also speaks about a coming Golden Age on the precipice - a great awakening to realize Shambala - a collective shift of all of humanity into a more enlightened state that we are all walking towards. Don’t miss the beautiful meditation at the end, where Rita invokes Vajra Heruka (also often referred to as Vajrahrīḥa), a powerful deity in Vajrayana Buddhism that works to remove obstacles, destroy ignorance and ego and cut through delusion.

Guest Bio:
Rita Hraiz is a spiritual visionary, sacred artist, and modern mystic devoted to awakening the divine feminine and guiding souls back to their truth. As a lifelong student of Ageless Wisdom and a keeper of the Shambhala flame, Rita weaves ancient teachings with modern consciousness to help others embody love, purpose, and radiant presence. Through her transformational work in color alchemy, soul mentorship, and conscious fashion, she empowers seekers to walk the path of beauty, integrity, and inner liberation. Rita is not just a teacher—she’s a mirror, a catalyst, and a voice for the rising light of a new humanity.

Connect with Rita:

Website: www.ritahraiz.com
Instagram: @rita_hraiz

Send us a text

=== CONNECT WITH THE ENLIGHTEN DXB PODCAST COMMUNITY ===

Check out all the shownotes, bios, and background information at:
Website: www.EnlightenDXB.com
Instagram: @EnlightenDXB

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RAC9aX
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3KSb5Qz
Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3RAIS4s

Special Shout out to our two soundtracks:

• "Shadow" - Jungle Meets Desert (EP) by Janax Pacha, Fadi Rifaai, Louay Al Awam, Sandu
• "Gold Tiger" - for Yoga

If you're in and around Dubai (UAE) - and would like to sign-up for one of our in-person retreats in Dubai or beyond, we recommend signing up to our email newsletter. Keep abreast of the most cutting edge retreats on offer for Spiritual Warriors here, and everywhere: www.EnlightenDXB.com

VIDEO DISCLAIMER
The information contained within this video is for informational purposes only. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video.

Copyright EnlightenDXB 2025 - All Rights Reserved.