May 6, 2019
In 2003, I walked into The University of Santa Monica to embark on the journey of receiving a masters in spiritual psychology. As a mom with two little girls at home, I was riddled with guilt as I left one weekend a month, venturing out of mommy mode into ALL ABOUT ME. At the time, I really didn’t know what to expect. The only certainty I felt was that my life would change forever; and it most definitely did. Where to begin…
One weekend a month, we were taught a skill and then applied it in trio format experientially with 220 other like-minded soul tribe members. We dove deep into our studies, completely reprogramming ourselves and dismantling how we viewed the world. Our belief systems and everything we were raised to believe would be called into question. Like many, the typical goal line in life was the only way I knew how to navigate. We’re raised to believe that obtaining the college degree, the house, the kids, the perfect marriage, having the ability to travel, feeding the ego, and denying our souls genuine happiness is the only formula for happiness and success. I wholeheartedly lived by the shallowness of this mindset until Ron and Mary Hulnick showed up in my life. The pioneers and founders of USM, the soul centered approach to living, changed by perception of myself entirely. I had yet to discover that I was a spiritual being having a human experience until I stepped foot in this program and my world was flipped upside down. Or rather, right side up. Finally, I was seeing everything through a different lens, and manufacturing a life dictated only by my own rules. For the first time, I was allowing my heart mind to be the ruler of my domain and my soul the compass to guide the way. It was the biggest gift I had ever given myself and I am so excited to share the woman-- who forever changed my life-- with you. She was my spiritual mentor, someone I admire so much, with qualities that I knew would one day would become a part of me as I navigated my way as a spiritual being having a human experience. Everything I knew up until this moment was simply a compilation of others’ projections of me. I can honestly admit that I never knew who I truly was. My sense of self was in shambles, my purpose was clouded, and I wasn’t aware of how to be fully present in my body without the tools and skills USM provided to teach me to live from my heart mind. This was the beginning of my life’s work to love myself like I’ve never been loved, to know myself like I’ve never known how, and to build friendships with portions of myself that I often used to run from. As I began to integrate and live from this place, I understood the meaning of gratitude in all its grace. My heart overflowed with emotion as I walked up the stairs to Mary’s office to discuss how to stay in our loving, be loyal to our souls, and find purpose and meaning in our lives. This conversation will leave your heart wanting more and your soul speaking to you. Please give yourself the gift of this talk as we share the journey into waking up from the past, evolving into YOU, and knowing that there is another perspective to life. What an honor to share this being of light Dr. Mary Hulnick!
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Educational background: Doctor of Philosophy – Iowa State University, Ames, 1971. Master of Science in Counseling & Guidance – Iowa State University, 1968. Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Psychology, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 1966
Licenses: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California
Fields of specialization: Spiritual Psychology; Consciousness Counseling; Couples’ Counseling; Soul-Centered Education; Nurturing the Divine Feminine; Honoring the Calling of One’s Heart
Dr. Mary R. Hulnick is recognized as a pioneer and worldwide leader in the field of Spiritual Psychology. Together with University President Dr. H. Ronald Hulnick, she serves as USM’s Founding Faculty and Co-Director, designing the University’s extraordinary curriculum and facilitating Programs in Spiritual Psychology where the hallmarks of the educational process are characterized as experiential, engaging, relevant, meaningful, supportive, inspiring, practical, nurturing, and, ultimately, transformational. USM graduates share that being with Mary and Ron in the classroom is, without exception, one of the most transformative, Loving, and memorable experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime.
In her current role as Executive Vice President, Mary provides leadership of staff and faculty, strategic and creative direction, and executive oversight to the many departments of the University. She also has an active role in the University’s Executive Team.
In 2011, she and Ron co-authored Loyalty to Your Soul: The Heart of Spiritual Psychology, published by Hay House and available in 12 countries and 8 languages and recently released as an audiobook read by the authors on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes. With the launch of USM’s Online Program, Ron and Mary continued to share the teachings of Spiritual Psychology beyond the classroom to the world, with two innovative, interactive courses—An Introduction to Spiritual Psychology and Loyalty to Your Soul®–Foundations. Then in 2014, Mary wrote 33 Days of Awakening, an online experience enjoyed by over 20,000 participants in 128 countries. This highly successful course inspired Mary & Ron’s latest book, Remembering the Light Within: A Course in Soul-Centered Living, was published by Hay House in 2017.
Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California, Mary has maintained a private practice for more than 30 years, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She holds both a Ph.D. and an M.S. degree in Counseling and Guidance from Iowa State University and is a member of Psi Chi, a national honorary Psychology fraternity, and Sigma Tau Delta, a national honorary English fraternity. Mary is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and a member of the American Psychological Association.
Gina and Mary talk about:
- The divine feminine
- Living from a loving place
- Seeing the living essence in everyone
- Everybody has a gift and purpose
- Heart / Soul centered listening
- Learning to listen from your heart
- Ego vs soul = mind vs heart = think vs feel
- Victim consciousness
- Self honesty
- Life is more than the finish line
- A soul having a human experience
Ways to dig deeper
- Programs in Spiritual Psychology | Life Coaching & Leadership ...
- Loyalty To Your Soul: The Heart of Spiritual Psychology
- “Loyalty To Your Soul” summer workshop
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