What if some of your fears, patterns, or emotional reactions didn’t begin in this life?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore the idea that certain emotional experiences may feel bigger, deeper, or more persistent than we can easily explain. From recurring relationship patterns to unexplained fears, they discuss how people make meaning of these experiences — including perspectives rooted in past life concepts, karmic patterns, and personal growth.

The conversation also examines the difference between feeling “cursed” versus seeing challenges as opportunities for learning, and how shifting that perspective can impact healing, boundaries, and self-awareness.

Whether you approach this topic from a psychological lens, a spiritual perspective, or simple curiosity, this episode invites you to reflect on a powerful question:

Are your patterns something you’re stuck with — or something you can understand and change?